how long to grow leaves

AJC · 06-29-2008, 09:14 PM

Hello, This is my first banana I purchased online and it came with no leaves or anything just a stump with roots. I potted it right away and have it in a greenhouse. Can anyone tell me how long before it gets leaves?

Greenie · 06-29-2008, 09:17 PM

AJC ,
Post a pic,that would help.....

Bananaman88 · 06-30-2008, 06:25 AM

Not to worry. That's how many companies ship to avoid damage and to be able to reduce shipping costs by sending it in a smaller package. Sounds like you got a corm, which is where the growing point is located. Keep a close eye on it in your greenhouse. Don't go too heavy on the water until you see some growth. Keep the soil just moist, not too wet, and you should begin to see growth within a week or two.

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AJC Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 1 BananaBucks : 121 Feedback: 0 / 0% Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Welcomes: 0	how long to grow leaves Hello, This is my first banana I purchased online and it came with no leaves or anything just a stump with roots. I potted it right away and have it in a greenhouse. Can anyone tell me how long before it gets leaves?

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Greenie Senior Member Greenie's Photo Gallery Location: Miami,FL. Find me on the map! Zone: 10 Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 640 BananaBucks : 4,593 Feedback: 0 / 0% Thanks: 0 Thanked 142 Times in 59 Posts Welcomes: 0	Re: how long to grow leaves AJC , Post a pic,that would help.....

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Bananaman88 Bananaculturist Bananaman88's Photo Gallery Location: Pearland, TX Find me on the map! Zone: 9 Name: Brent Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 1,024 BananaBucks : 7,320 Feedback: 15 / 100% Thanks: 99 Thanked 272 Times in 182 Posts Welcomes: 6	Re: how long to grow leaves Not to worry. That's how many companies ship to avoid damage and to be able to reduce shipping costs by sending it in a smaller package. Sounds like you got a corm, which is where the growing point is located. Keep a close eye on it in your greenhouse. Don't go too heavy on the water until you see some growth. Keep the soil just moist, not too wet, and you should begin to see growth within a week or two.

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