OverWintering Ensete Maurelii

tophersmith · 10-08-2007, 01:09 PM

I have two large Ensete Maurelii, one in 13 feet tall. I seem to remember pictures of someone digging them up letting them dry for 3 days and then putting them in a cool dry place. Can anyone confrim or add to this?

Thanks in advance
Topher

natedogg1026 · 10-08-2007, 10:04 PM

Topher,
I take mine, dig em up, chop the leaves, wash off the roots, let em dry for a few days, and put em under my house.

sunsetsammy · 10-09-2007, 01:31 AM

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Originally Posted by natedogg1026

Topher,
I take mine, dig em up, chop the leaves, wash off the roots, let em dry for a few days, and put em under my house.

This post comes at a perfect time. I just dug up most of my ensete maurelli's today and I was really concerned that I was doing the wrong thing. It's good to hear that someone else is using this method. I sure hope it works. I'd hate to lose these plants they were my favorite this summer.

Anyone else use this method successfully with Ensete Maurelli's? What about musella lasiocarpa?

Sam

tophersmith · 10-09-2007, 07:37 AM

Gentlemen,

I just found the link I was looking for
http://forums.gardenweb.com/forums/l...127243788.html

I think that leaving the leaves on may help over the winter. Any thoughts?

the flying dutchman · 10-09-2007, 09:34 AM

Here is an other thread regarding this subject.

Time to put the bananas to sleep for the Winter

Ron

tophersmith · 10-09-2007, 09:47 AM

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Here is an other thread regarding this subject.

Time to put the bananas to sleep for the Winter

Ron,

Yes that looks good for Musa's but what about Ensete?

Kylie2x · 10-09-2007, 10:02 AM

Hey!!!
I have done the same as Natedog... They go under the house.. Temps stay 54*~56* yr round.. The only problem I had was the additional growth was blanched and had to be cut back.. but didn't have an adverse effect on the plant.. it is big and beautiful . The others that wintered over under the house really didn't put on much growth at all...Best of Luck!!!
Kylie

sunsetsammy · 10-09-2007, 11:02 PM

Thank you all very much. Very helpful indeed. Bananas.org rocks.

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