dwarf cavendish
 

can someone give me some pointers or tips on growing dc in connecticut.

in need of information (new at growing them). i am growing them in 6'' pots and they are kept above 60 degrees. please reply

Re: dwarf cavendish
 

Maybe try to grow them indoors with the LED grow lights.

Re: dwarf cavendish
 

well im getting a flourescent light for christmas so would that work too?

thank you for your help

Re: dwarf cavendish
 

what is better led or flourescent?

Re: dwarf cavendish care
 

what do i do with the dead skin under some leaves, do i peel it off or leave it alone?

please respond

Re: dwarf cavendish
 

I think the LED grow lights are better. I ordered some from here
led grow lights -Sunshine Systems : Home and also picked up the blue LED grow panel from ebay

Re: dwarf cavendish
 

Steven, there are as many different opinions on grow-light preferences, as there are types of grow lights. There are some good threads on this subject from all perspectives, and I am certain you will find the one that is correct for you there.

Simply search under the keywords: "grow lights"

As to the dead leaves, if they are just dry, you can trim them close to the pstem. If they are rotting, they should be peeled away from the pstem and cut off for your compost pile. Rot appears as moist, brown (coffee colored) tissue and should be removed to prevent its spread.

Re: dwarf cavendish
 

What zone are you? I keep mine under florescence...so bright light and I keep them on the dryer side for the winter months...Keep the mites off by wiping the leaves,top and bottom with a little warm soapy water,weekly and dont fertilize until the days get longer and brighter...then put them outside.
Nice tropical soil mix with perlite to keep it well drained...as far as fruiting...mine have yet to do that....hping this year....if anyone has any suggestions on getting them to fruit?????cheers.....

Re: dwarf cavendish
 

Move to the tropics! It's too short of a season where you live. lol

Re: dwarf cavendish
 

my zone is 6

Re: dwarf cavendish
 

and actually i am origanally from hawaii, but then i moved to connecticut so its still a little hard to adjust to this new climate

Re: dwarf cavendish
 

Hey, thanks for the bbucks, Steven.