More surprises from cut p-stems

Kenzie_POM · 11-12-2005, 09:25 AM

Hello Ya'll

Christmas has come early and I need some help with an ID on the presents. I had to cut back several p-stems due to damage this summer. Three have now fruited. One, the first and most unexpected, is posted here in an earlier thread. Need some help with an ID please. I have always been under the impression that these were either basjoo or Saba. Please help me finally arrive at a conclusion. Here ya go. Any help would be GREATLY appreciated.

This is a fair distant shot:

Full shot a little closer

Close up of flowers

Closest Close up of flowers

Have a great weekend. And thank you for all your help!

Casa Del Gatos · 11-12-2005, 11:13 AM

Too cool!

pitangadiego · 11-12-2005, 09:56 PM

Compare the MALE flowers to pix at

http://forums.gardenweb.com/forums/l...182619653.html

If no match, send me the pix and I will try and match it with the pix I have.

I am convinced that that it the best way to match varieties.

AnnaJW · 11-19-2005, 12:57 PM

Those are awesome pictures!!!

scooterbug · 11-25-2005, 08:36 PM

What is a P-stem ?

I'm in my first year with bananas .

I am attempting my first overwintering in a cold storage room in the basement. So far , so good

TIA , Shirley

pitangadiego · 11-25-2005, 10:26 PM

P-stem is short for pseudostem, which refers to the trunk of the banana. It is called pseudo because it is not actually a stem, but a group of tightly packed leaf petioles that give the appearance of being a stem.

scooterbug · 11-25-2005, 11:06 PM

Oh Geeze !

Thanks, My tired old brain just didnt make the connection with 'pseudo stem'

Is my face red

? ? ?

Thanks again,
Shirley in Wisconsin , It's been snowing all day ..... grrrrrrrrrr

BTW, Your pictures are outstanding. What kind of camera do you use ?

Kenzie_POM · 11-25-2005, 11:15 PM

Hello Ya'll,
Hope you are well.
Shirley in Wisconsin - The camera is a Kodak EasyShare DX6490. I uploaded the pictures to photobucket.com and posted them here. I am glad you are enjoying them. I enjoy sharing them.
Pitangadiego - I will send you some picures. I have been unsuccessful in my bid to ID these.
Catch ya'll later.

11-12-2005, 09:25 AM	#1 (permalink)
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11-12-2005, 11:13 AM	#2 (permalink)
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11-25-2005, 10:26 PM	#6 (permalink)
pitangadiego Senior Member Location: San Diego, CA Find me on the map! Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 992 BananaBucks : 42,454 Feedback: 9 / 100% Said "Thanks" 1 Times Was Thanked 1,338 Times in 460 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 0 Times	Re: More surprises from cut p-stems P-stem is short for pseudostem, which refers to the trunk of the banana. It is called pseudo because it is not actually a stem, but a group of tightly packed leaf petioles that give the appearance of being a stem. __________________ Encanto Farms Nursery http://encantofarms.com We Be Bananas http://webebananas.com

11-25-2005, 11:06 PM	#7 (permalink)
scooterbug Garden Diva scooterbug's Photo Gallery Location: Tellico Plains, TN Find me on the map! Zone: 7 Name: Shirley Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 74 BananaBucks : 8,740 Feedback: 0 / 0% Said "Thanks" 37 Times Was Thanked 13 Times in 5 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 3 Times	Re: More surprises from cut p-stems Oh Geeze ! Thanks, My tired old brain just didnt make the connection with 'pseudo stem' Is my face red ? ? ? Thanks again, Shirley in Wisconsin , It's been snowing all day ..... grrrrrrrrrr BTW, Your pictures are outstanding. What kind of camera do you use ? __________________

11-25-2005, 11:15 PM	#8 (permalink)
Kenzie_POM Member Kenzie_POM's Photo Gallery Location: Mobile, Alabama Find me on the map! Zone: 8B-9 Name: Kenzie Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 246 BananaBucks : 19,662 Feedback: 0 / 0% Said "Thanks" 42 Times Was Thanked 60 Times in 31 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 17 Times	Re: More surprises from cut p-stems Hello Ya'll, Hope you are well. Shirley in Wisconsin - The camera is a Kodak EasyShare DX6490. I uploaded the pictures to photobucket.com and posted them here. I am glad you are enjoying them. I enjoy sharing them. Pitangadiego - I will send you some picures. I have been unsuccessful in my bid to ID these. Catch ya'll later. __________________ Cheers then~ Happy Growing Kenzie

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