6 foot AeAe's for $49.99!!!!!!

Magilla Gorilla · 08-03-2009, 09:41 PM

Last week I stopped by Green Thumb Nursery and found these

They were potted in 5 gallon pots and marked $49.99

. My friend is standing next to the find of the century. The one I bought already had a pup! We didn't have room for anymore plants so we bought two. They had a third that I wished I could fit. I went back this morning with Harvey's name on the last one. Unfortunately they were out. (Sorry Harvey). I screwed up! I also purchased a Carica Papaya and a Musa High color mini.

I have three other AeAe's that are growing like weeds. The plants are almost as tall as the house. The largest has 4 pups. The new AeAe is planted in front of the house next to a Siam Ruby.

MediaHound · 08-03-2009, 09:48 PM

Scorrrrrrrrre!

buzzwinder · 08-03-2009, 09:56 PM

Definate SCORE, I don't really know what I would do if I came across that deal, probably score a ride to my cardiologist!!! Sweet Deal Congrats.

I'm Jealous

Vickie H. · 08-03-2009, 10:23 PM

You stole those bananas. Lucky you. And you live where you can plant them in the ground and leave them. I am not that lucky. I have to try to keep mine alive for the winter inside.

saltydad · 08-03-2009, 10:36 PM

Damn, sometimes mother luck just comes up and bites you right on the a**. Congrats!!!

BadPun · 08-03-2009, 10:41 PM

ROFLMAO

I found one at Green Thumb on Friday stashed away amongst the Hydrangeas and just about soiled myself when I saw the sale price attached to some green and white leaves. I guess I got the third one you'd left behind

The crazy thing is that these used to be priced at $149.99. I'd asked one of the sales persons if they thought they'd ever go on sale since all the other bananas were $32.99, very cheap by comparison... They said something about talk to Carl yada yada yada.

Needless to say I bought it

AV1611Corbin777 · 08-03-2009, 10:49 PM

Ha thats some funny stories congrats to both of you!

Magilla Gorilla · 08-04-2009, 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by BadPun

ROFLMAO

I found one at Green Thumb on Friday stashed away amongst the Hydrangeas and just about soiled myself when I saw the sale price attached to some green and white leaves. I guess I got the third one you'd left behind

The crazy thing is that these used to be priced at $149.99. I'd asked one of the sales persons if they thought they'd ever go on sale since all the other bananas were $32.99, very cheap by comparison... They said something about talk to Carl yada yada yada.

Needless to say I bought it

A totally amazing find! When I came around the corner and saw them I thought wow AeAe in a local nursery. And when I saw the price I didn't want to tell them they were crazy. You got number three (good for you). The pup on mine is big. Even the 5 gallon bucket has professional looking label with a description of the plant. I went down in my Corvette today thinking know one would have purchased the last one and I would stuff it in the car. This was a once in a life time event.

BadPun · 08-04-2009, 01:21 AM

Once in a lifetime, unless...

/rubs hands deviously

BullShark · 08-04-2009, 03:17 AM

I have come across a deal like that on a very rare occasion. I always wonder why it happens? Clerical error?

damaclese · 08-04-2009, 06:14 AM

you never know maybe they got a deal on them not every one sells them for 150$ US i know people often scoff at me for saying such things but it is true!

Bananaman88 · 08-04-2009, 06:22 AM

Nice find!

Bob · 08-04-2009, 06:46 AM

Good eye Andrew , congrats. We know where you'll be hanging around in the future.

Mark Hall · 08-04-2009, 07:26 AM

What a result Andrew. You could eBay one and triple your money

Magilla Gorilla · 08-04-2009, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Bob

Good eye Andrew , congrats. We know where you'll be hanging around in the future.

I had never been to that nursery before. I will definitely stop by Every Time I drive down south. Maybe it was a mistake or as Pauly said, maybe that was the price they wanted??? Either way I now have one more.

harveyc · 08-04-2009, 10:31 AM

Thanks for checking yesterday, Andrew, and congrats to you and to you as well, Andy. That would have been a back-up plant for me as I'm contemplating my smaller 4' Ae Ae in the ground but I may just keep that in a pot and move it into my greenhouse for the winter while my big monster deals with the winter outdoors.

I've heard that Ae Ae sold in Hawaii for as low as $10 before and from another source that they get snatched up for $50, but finding them that cheap in areas where they are scarce is a real find. Many nurseries are hurting badly due to the slow economy and I suspect they are discounting high-priced items so they don't need to move them up into larger pots and carry them in inventory even longer. Just my guess.

Cheers,

Harvey

justjoan · 08-04-2009, 10:32 AM

How cool is that, it is my goal to have one of those one day! Lucky you

BadPun · 08-04-2009, 11:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Magilla Gorilla

I had never been to that nursery before. I will definitely stop by Every Time I drive down south. Maybe it was a mistake or as Pauly said, maybe that was the price they wanted??? Either way I now have one more.

I live 5 minutes from that nursery and stop by on my way home from work or run over on the weekend at least once a week. I'll let you know if they get any additional AE AE in. Like I said before, these plants had been marked as $149.99 for a couple of months which is why I was incredulous at the fire sale prices

They also typically have Goldfinger, Red Iholene, Dwarf Red Jamaican, Williams, Manzano, Ice Cream, Dwarf Cavendish, Rajapuri, etc. that range from 3-8 feet.

Cheers-

Andy

Magilla Gorilla · 08-04-2009, 01:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BadPun

I live 5 minutes from that nursery and stop by on my way home from work or run over on the weekend at least once a week. I'll let you know if they get any additional AE AE in. Like I said before, these plants had been marked as $149.99 for a couple of months which is why I was incredulous at the fire sale prices

They also typically have Goldfinger, Red Iholene, Dwarf Red Jamaican, Williams, Manzano, Ice Cream, Dwarf Cavendish, Rajapuri, etc. that range from 3-8 feet.

Cheers-

Andy

Thanks Andy! I really appreciate it. Have you planted your's yet? The one I got is in full sun and the pup is growing nicely. My other AeAe'a are in partial sun with wind protection from the house. I am experimenting with this one to see which do better. I hope my 5 pups continue growing strong before winter comes.

BadPun · 08-04-2009, 01:40 PM

I haven't planted mine yet. I've been eyeing an area that gets some shade from an apple tree as I seem to remember that they burn in full sun... For now I repotted it in a larger pot until I figure out exactly where to put it and we're enjoying it on the back patio where it gets dappled sun in the morning and maye 2-3 hours of full sun in the afternoon.

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