Welcome to the Bananas.org forums. You're currently viewing our message boards as a guest which gives you limited access to participate in discussions and access our other features such as our wiki and photo gallery. By joining our community, you'll have access to post topics, communicate privately with other members (PM), respond to polls, upload photos, and access many other special features. Registration is fast and simple, so please join our community today! If you have any problems with the registration process or your account login, please contact us. |
|
Register | Photo Gallery | Classifieds | Wiki | Chat | Map | Search | Today's Posts | Mark Forums Read |
Main Banana Discussion This is where we discuss our banana collections; tips on growing bananas, tips on harvesting bananas, sharing our banana photos and stories. |
Members currently in the chatroom: 0 | |
The most chatters online in one day was 17, 09-06-2009. No one is currently using the chat. |
Email this Page |
|
LinkBack | Thread Tools |
08-24-2007, 09:50 AM | #61 (permalink) |
Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2006
Posts: 220
BananaBucks
: 83,307
Feedback: 0 / 0%
Said "Thanks" 4 Times
Was
Thanked 39 Times in 28 Posts
Said "Welcome to Bananas" 0 Times
|
Re: Bananas.org Members Yard Photos
very nice.where are you located? I know this would not overwinter up in zone 6.
|
Sponsors |
08-24-2007, 10:13 AM | #62 (permalink) | |
Junior Member
Join Date: May 2006
Posts: 27
BananaBucks
: 5,441
Feedback: 0 / 0%
Said "Thanks" 0 Times
Was
Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post
Said "Welcome to Bananas" 0 Times
|
Re: Bananas.org Members Yard Photos
Quote:
http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v4...t=PB110137.jpg |
|
08-24-2007, 07:38 PM | #63 (permalink) |
Pseudostem Therapist
Location: Lake Park Fl.
Zone: 10
Name: Brian
Join Date: Oct 2006
Posts: 1,696
BananaBucks
: 277,323
Feedback: 0 / 0%
Said "Thanks" 452 Times
Was
Thanked 1,118 Times in 320 Posts
Said "Welcome to Bananas" 16 Times
|
Re: Bananas.org Members Yard Photos
Quote:
__________________
|
08-25-2007, 02:46 PM | #64 (permalink) |
Winter Sucks...
Location: Northern New Jersey
Zone: 6-7
Name: Joe
Join Date: May 2006
Posts: 290
BananaBucks
: 99,701
Feedback: 0 / 0%
Said "Thanks" 7 Times
Was
Thanked 15 Times in 13 Posts
Said "Welcome to Bananas" 0 Times
|
Re: Bananas.org Members Yard Photos
Now the cold and rain of the past week has past, I've been able to take a couple of pictures. Our new patio and rock wall is now completed. All bananas and others that I grow are potted, I've never yet put anything in the ground! Next year perhaps.
White Bird of Paradise, Enano Gigante, and probable Cavendish: Raja Puri and Maurelli. The sun makes the Maurelli truly glow! View of the patio from the backyard. Too many types to list here, I'll try and get some individual close up shots soon: Heliconia "Andromeda" in the foreground, Zebrina behind: Love everyone's pictures, hope you like mine! ~Joe Last edited by JoeS475 : 08-25-2007 at 04:25 PM. Reason: Added Picture |
Said thanks: |
08-25-2007, 03:09 PM | #65 (permalink) |
Member
Location: Fordoche, Louisiana
Zone: 9
Name: Isaac
Join Date: Aug 2007
Posts: 420
BananaBucks
: 158,260
Feedback: 15 / 100%
Said "Thanks" 71 Times
Was
Thanked 196 Times in 83 Posts
Said "Welcome to Bananas" 2 Times
|
Re: Bananas.org Members Yard Photos
Nice plants they look great . I just plated a White BOP and a couple of Maurelii. But mine are still small.
|
Sponsors |
08-25-2007, 03:21 PM | #66 (permalink) |
Winter Sucks...
Location: Northern New Jersey
Zone: 6-7
Name: Joe
Join Date: May 2006
Posts: 290
BananaBucks
: 99,701
Feedback: 0 / 0%
Said "Thanks" 7 Times
Was
Thanked 15 Times in 13 Posts
Said "Welcome to Bananas" 0 Times
|
Re: Bananas.org Members Yard Photos
The bird may take a while to grow for you, but the Maurelli should be quick - I got mine in the beginning of June in a 6" pot, probably an 8-9" plant. 2 1/2 months later it is about 7' to the top of the leaves (although that includes the pot). Good luck!
~Joe |
08-25-2007, 05:14 PM | #67 (permalink) |
Pseudostem Therapist
Location: Lake Park Fl.
Zone: 10
Name: Brian
Join Date: Oct 2006
Posts: 1,696
BananaBucks
: 277,323
Feedback: 0 / 0%
Said "Thanks" 452 Times
Was
Thanked 1,118 Times in 320 Posts
Said "Welcome to Bananas" 16 Times
|
Re: Bananas.org Members Yard Photos
Tropical New Jersey, Awesome!
__________________
|
Said thanks: |
08-25-2007, 07:38 PM | #68 (permalink) |
Member
Location: Asheville NC
Zone: 7A
Name: Michael
Join Date: Jul 2007
Posts: 77
BananaBucks
: 5,746
Feedback: 0 / 0%
Said "Thanks" 6 Times
Was
Thanked 9 Times in 8 Posts
Said "Welcome to Bananas" 0 Times
|
Re: Bananas.org Members Yard Photos
Quote:
Very nice yard and pictures! In particular the Maurelli is awesome. |
08-26-2007, 08:28 AM | #69 (permalink) |
Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2006
Posts: 220
BananaBucks
: 83,307
Feedback: 0 / 0%
Said "Thanks" 4 Times
Was
Thanked 39 Times in 28 Posts
Said "Welcome to Bananas" 0 Times
|
Re: Bananas.org Members Yard Photos
Joe my Maurelii won't put out much vertical growth. It just keeps getting "fatter " at the base. It remains very squat. Are there different types?
|
08-26-2007, 09:36 AM | #70 (permalink) |
Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2006
Posts: 1,225
BananaBucks
: 113,464
Feedback: 23 / 100%
Said "Thanks" 313 Times
Was
Thanked 269 Times in 165 Posts
Said "Welcome to Bananas" 160 Times
|
Re: Bananas.org Members Yard Photos
My Maurelii was very tall last yr. but this yr it is short and fat.. Just like me...LOL
Kylie |
08-26-2007, 02:36 PM | #71 (permalink) |
Winter Sucks...
Location: Northern New Jersey
Zone: 6-7
Name: Joe
Join Date: May 2006
Posts: 290
BananaBucks
: 99,701
Feedback: 0 / 0%
Said "Thanks" 7 Times
Was
Thanked 15 Times in 13 Posts
Said "Welcome to Bananas" 0 Times
|
Re: Bananas.org Members Yard Photos
Thanks for the kind words guys!
I don't have any idea if there are different types of Maurelli, or if its simply individual genetics. This is the first and only one I've grown so far, and I'm very satisfied ($10.99). Not sure how I'll overwinter it yet, but most of my overwintered plants have taken far too long to grow at a decent speed, although 6 months indoors takes it's toll. My basjoos all either died or took forever to get started and are now still quite small. It almost makes sense to start with new plants each year. Hopefully next year, if it survives, the Maurelli will grow tall, not fat! For the record it is in Miracle Grow "Organic" mixed with extra perlite and peat moss, with a total of 2 feedings of Miracle Grow Tomato food (20-20-20) this summer. Miracle Grow "Organic" makes me think of McDonalds "Healthy" - somehow it doesn't add up!!! ~Joe |
08-26-2007, 04:57 PM | #72 (permalink) |
Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2006
Posts: 220
BananaBucks
: 83,307
Feedback: 0 / 0%
Said "Thanks" 4 Times
Was
Thanked 39 Times in 28 Posts
Said "Welcome to Bananas" 0 Times
|
Re: Bananas.org Members Yard Photos
Joe, any reason your basjoos are not in the ground? your much farther south than I am.
|
08-26-2007, 05:04 PM | #73 (permalink) |
Location: Rochester,UK
Name: Steve
Join Date: Jul 2007
Posts: 161
BananaBucks
: 22,322
Feedback: 3 / 100%
Said "Thanks" 22 Times
Was
Thanked 36 Times in 30 Posts
Said "Welcome to Bananas" 2 Times
|
Re: Bananas.org Members Yard Photos
Heres my Ensete Ventricosum 'Montbelliardii',
Very similar to Maurelli,except it grows more slender and has slightly more green on the leaves.And in my opinion a much nicer plant than Maurelli.It grows a lot quicker aswell.A truly fantastic plant.The one pictured I've had since May,when it arrived it was in a 9cm pot and had 4 leaves,so not much biggerthan a seedling. Steve |
Said thanks: |
08-27-2007, 07:51 AM | #74 (permalink) |
Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2006
Posts: 220
BananaBucks
: 83,307
Feedback: 0 / 0%
Said "Thanks" 4 Times
Was
Thanked 39 Times in 28 Posts
Said "Welcome to Bananas" 0 Times
|
Re: Bananas.org Members Yard Photos
very nice ensete. I don't know where they could be obtained in the U. S.. I did see this ensete once before but it was on a U. K. site.
|
08-27-2007, 09:58 AM | #75 (permalink) |
Location: Rochester,UK
Name: Steve
Join Date: Jul 2007
Posts: 161
BananaBucks
: 22,322
Feedback: 3 / 100%
Said "Thanks" 22 Times
Was
Thanked 36 Times in 30 Posts
Said "Welcome to Bananas" 2 Times
|
Re: Bananas.org Members Yard Photos
You could only get this Ensete from Kobakoba in the UK,now you can get it through amulree exotics too,and ebay.There was one on ebay last week,but the chances of the seller being able to ship to US is prtty slim I'd guess.
Its a shame really as they're fantastic plants. I got a Ventricosum 'Hiniba' from the same place,which is just as nice,just not as much red. Steve |
Said thanks: |
08-27-2007, 01:12 PM | #76 (permalink) |
Mark
Location: Windsor u.k.
Name: Mark Hall
Join Date: Oct 2006
Posts: 616
BananaBucks
: 100,308
Feedback: 1 / 100%
Said "Thanks" 385 Times
Was
Thanked 282 Times in 123 Posts
Said "Welcome to Bananas" 15 Times
|
Re: Bananas.org Members Yard Photos
I like the look of the Hiniba steve. I think I will treat myself to one next time I am down that way. Are they the same price as the Montys ?
Getting slightly off topic..............I am always wondering what all the other members look like so maybe we need a thread with pictures of our selves so we can put faces to names
__________________
Time Flies like an Arrow.....Fruit flies like a Banana. |
Sponsors |
08-27-2007, 01:32 PM | #77 (permalink) |
Location: VA
Zone: 8a
Name: Taylor
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 2,084
BananaBucks
: 210,149
Feedback: 15 / 100%
Said "Thanks" 355 Times
Was
Thanked 662 Times in 334 Posts
Said "Welcome to Bananas" 283 Times
|
Re: Bananas.org Members Yard Photos
There was a thread of people pictures, but I can not locate it.
|
08-27-2007, 02:05 PM | #78 (permalink) |
Location: Rochester,UK
Name: Steve
Join Date: Jul 2007
Posts: 161
BananaBucks
: 22,322
Feedback: 3 / 100%
Said "Thanks" 22 Times
Was
Thanked 36 Times in 30 Posts
Said "Welcome to Bananas" 2 Times
|
Re: Bananas.org Members Yard Photos
Hi Mark,
I think they worked out the same price,maybe a bit less. cost me 12.50 for a large plant.I don't think there were any small ones left,but may be wrong. Hope you had a nice Holiday,bet the weather was better than what we had for the last fortnight,felt like October,very chilly,wet and very windy.As you've no doubt discovered,unless you've been very lucky and got away without any damage to your garden.I had a Sikki red tiger snap,and almost lost a Basjoo too,and a trashed Sabal:2687: Steve |
08-27-2007, 02:37 PM | #79 (permalink) |
Winter Sucks...
Location: Northern New Jersey
Zone: 6-7
Name: Joe
Join Date: May 2006
Posts: 290
BananaBucks
: 99,701
Feedback: 0 / 0%
Said "Thanks" 7 Times
Was
Thanked 15 Times in 13 Posts
Said "Welcome to Bananas" 0 Times
|
Re: Bananas.org Members Yard Photos
Nice looking Ensete!
Nucci60- The reason they aren't in the ground is because last fall and this summer we did some construction and landscaping. Now I need to locate a good spot for a permanent basjoo! The problem is this part of NJ, unlike what most people picture as the Tollbooth State, is very heavily wooded, and we have giant trees everywhere creating lots of shade. Finding a spot with full sun is tricky, and the best we have is square on the new patio! But I should try next spring- they didn't do well at all being stored in a warmish basement, only one survived and that is still small, taking a long time to recover! Probably be safer in the ground under 3 feet of snow! ~Joe |
08-27-2007, 07:07 PM | #80 (permalink) |
Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2006
Posts: 220
BananaBucks
: 83,307
Feedback: 0 / 0%
Said "Thanks" 4 Times
Was
Thanked 39 Times in 28 Posts
Said "Welcome to Bananas" 0 Times
|
Re: Bananas.org Members Yard Photos
Joe, i put two basjoos and two sikkis in the ground this year because the basjoos really withered in storage last winter.
|
Sponsors |
Email this Page |
Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 2 (0 members and 2 guests) | |
Thread Tools | |
|
Similar Threads | ||||
Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
Some photos of my bananas in Knoxville, TN | bigdog | Main Banana Discussion | 21 | 12-11-2006 09:28 AM |
Pictures of my yard | dcmoony | Main Banana Discussion | 7 | 10-02-2006 09:25 PM |
This Yard Official Member Of B.org | smalltubes | Bananas.org Site News | 1 | 03-31-2006 04:16 PM |
A tour of my winter yard | momoese | Main Banana Discussion | 27 | 03-30-2006 10:28 PM |
Any word from our southern members? | momoese | Main Banana Discussion | 13 | 09-05-2005 10:05 AM |