Pot growing Musa Sikks

frankthetank · 06-26-2008, 11:04 AM

These were all seed grown last summer. They are really starting to throw out a lot of new leaves. I water them almost daily in this heat. I've got them mulched with grass clippings to help conserve some water. I really have to say i like the looks of the Sikks a lot more then the Basjoos. These actually have some color to them.

Don't be fooled by that baby. Its actually a robot.

mskitty38583 · 06-26-2008, 11:53 AM

what a cutie!!!!

.btw the nanas are cute too. nice job, they look very healthy. all grown from seed...wow your good.

hersirsmiley · 06-26-2008, 12:10 PM

lol, why would you want a baby robot? you'd be better off with a robot child who can help do work.

nice looking plants too.

frankthetank · 06-26-2008, 12:17 PM

Highly recommend growing from seed. I started mine in early spring last year and they started popping after a few weeks. For the price your getting a lot of plants.

No crying, no poopy diapers, takes naps all the time! Doesn't bit daddy's computer wires.

Bananaman88 · 06-26-2008, 12:25 PM

Frank,

Are those 'Red Tiger' sikkimensis? I tried growing some of them from seed and they never sprouted. Let me know if you decide to get rid of any...maybe we could do a trade.

nucci60 · 06-26-2008, 03:49 PM

Had two beautiful sikkis that perished last winter despite protection.My two lost the red color as they grew to about 8 feet. The were very strong growers and more attractive than basjoo. More 'bananalike' if that makes sense. The difference is, the basjoos are alive.lol

Chironex · 06-26-2008, 07:53 PM

Hope your Sikks don't get busted by the DEA!!! lol, just read the title of your thread and couldn't resist! Sorry.....

mskitty38583 · 06-26-2008, 11:11 PM

LOL! you are so funny

frankthetank · 06-26-2008, 11:45 PM

I have no idea what variety they are. I can post some closer pics and you can see if you can figure it out.

I do like the looks of them.

frankthetank · 06-27-2008, 11:51 AM

Up close view

I've heard they lose that red when they get bigger? I have no idea what kind of size i'll expect by sept...hopefully 6ft or so...

dablo93 · 06-27-2008, 12:28 PM

that's true, when they get bigger they'll lose some color.
they are growing faster then basjoos with warm weather.
post a pic in september, i'm excited about how large they will be at the end of this growing season

Raules · 06-27-2008, 11:09 PM

My Musa sikkimensis already practically has lost all claret color. To it this hour of 10 months. The new leaf has no any spot. On a photo it is visible.

Bananaman88 · 06-27-2008, 11:21 PM

They do look like the 'Red Tiger' sikkimensis to me. I thought they retained their color, but I'm not 100% sure. Any chance you'd part with one?

Randy4ut · 06-28-2008, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by bananaman88

They do look like the 'Red Tiger' sikkimensis to me. I thought they retained their color, but I'm not 100% sure. Any chance you'd part with one?

Or TWO!?!?! Nice looking sikkis, Frank... Always looking for a trade!!! Need to add to my sikki collection...

06-26-2008, 11:04 AM	#1 (permalink)
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hersirsmiley Edible Gardener Location: Ohio Zone: 6 Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 35 BananaBucks : 659 Feedback: 0 / 0% Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts Welcomes: 0	Re: Pot growing Musa Sikks lol, why would you want a baby robot? you'd be better off with a robot child who can help do work. nice looking plants too. __________________ "If the women don't find you handsome they should at least find you handy." -Red Green

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nucci60 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 183 BananaBucks : 3,000 Feedback: 0 / 0% Thanks: 0 Thanked 9 Times in 8 Posts Welcomes: 0	Re: Pot growing Musa Sikks Had two beautiful sikkis that perished last winter despite protection.My two lost the red color as they grew to about 8 feet. The were very strong growers and more attractive than basjoo. More 'bananalike' if that makes sense. The difference is, the basjoos are alive.lol

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frankthetank Member Location: La Crosse, WI Find me on the map! Zone: 4-5 Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 104 BananaBucks : 1,490 Feedback: 0 / 0% Thanks: 0 Thanked 15 Times in 8 Posts Welcomes: 0	Re: Pot growing Musa Sikks I have no idea what variety they are. I can post some closer pics and you can see if you can figure it out. I do like the looks of them.

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frankthetank Member Location: La Crosse, WI Find me on the map! Zone: 4-5 Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 104 BananaBucks : 1,490 Feedback: 0 / 0% Thanks: 0 Thanked 15 Times in 8 Posts Welcomes: 0	Re: Pot growing Musa Sikks Up close view I've heard they lose that red when they get bigger? I have no idea what kind of size i'll expect by sept...hopefully 6ft or so...

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dablo93 dablo93 's Photo Gallery Location: Randstad North Find me on the map! Zone: Z8b-Z9a, wet cold winters and mild summers Name: daen Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 840 BananaBucks : 5,551 Feedback: 0 / 0% Thanks: 105 Thanked 185 Times in 127 Posts Welcomes: 135	Re: Pot growing Musa Sikks that's true, when they get bigger they'll lose some color. they are growing faster then basjoos with warm weather. post a pic in september, i'm excited about how large they will be at the end of this growing season __________________ -=

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