Mekong Giant
 

Anyone know anything about a Mekong Giant? I saw some on eBay and they look interesting, but I've never heard of them before.

Re: Mekong Giant
 

Brian sells those on ebay here is a link to it.
Musa 'Mekong Giant' 10 LIIVE PLANTS - Cold Hardy | eBay

Sounds like it may be good to grow. If I had room I would grow one.

Re: Mekong Giant
 

If I place and order from Brian this year I'll probably pick one up too... I am still looking for info elsewhere and haven't found it...

Re: Mekong Giant
 

I ordered one off ebay on a make offer price of $9.00 including shipping about 2 weeks ago. I received about an 9" tall plant in good condition and replanted in a small temporary container outside. So far it seems to be doing well.

Re: Mekong Giant
 

I think that it is one of versions Musa itinerans var.

Re: Mekong Giant
 

ive been interested in adding mekong/itinerans to my ever increasing
collection..
i see brians for sale..and couple more now selling them..
i always trust brians plants..couple others on ebay.. and those members
from bananas.org that have sold on ebay.. several of my ensetes,sabas
are going great from there..
? is the "mekong" a fast grower? anyone have any yrs of history with the
plant?
here in utah.. i have at most 5 1/2 months good outdoor warm growing
conditions.. so im limited in growing season..
thanks..

Re: Mekong Giant
 

It's a Musa itinerans variety, probably var. itinerans.

Frank

Re: Mekong Giant
 

id like to try itinerans.. looks like a great plant..
im sure ones on ebay are pretty small plants..
anyone know how fast itinerans grows??
anyone have any more mature itinerans for sale here???
hint ..hint.. LOL