Suggestions for new banana's
 

Since we're heading into fall I figured this would be a good time to start looking for small bananas to over winter and then put out in the spring.

Currently I only have the following and would like to expand to other types:
Basjoo (two dozen of these)
Velutina
Dwarf Cav (and possibly two Super Dwarfs, I honestly can't tell)

I've been looking and am interested in the Ornata and Musa 'Praying Hands' - I can over winter anything that's not hardy indoors (I heat my garage and use two 1000W halides all winter).

But I'm especially interested in larger bananas and nice foliage. Fruit isn't my main concern, though I certainly wouldn't mind it. I'm also not a huge fan of anything variegated in bananas or red leaves.

Can you all offer some suggestions?

Thanks,
John

Re: Suggestions for new banana's
 

Orinoco for sure. You might luck out with a Saba. Grow a pup indoors over the winter and plant a saba in the spring. You'll get over 10 feet of growth with H20 and sunshine!

Re: Suggestions for new banana's
 

Wow, definitely will add that to the list. Thanks

Re: Suggestions for new banana's
 

porkpi, is the Orinoco you mentioned the Dwarf Orinoco?

Re: Suggestions for new banana's
 

I have talked to quite a few folks from around Columbia who have success with them.
I have about the same luck with both.

Re: Suggestions for new banana's
 

Bordelon... nice splotches and lovely deep red undersides, and most of the indian species really; Sikkimensis, Nagensium, Cheesmanii, Mannii, Thomsonii etc. what about trying some Ensete's; Ventricosum and Maurelli

It should keep you busy for the coming winter tracking that lot down over there :ha::ha:

Re: Suggestions for new banana's
 

Helen's Hybrid would work well in your area