Questions about transplanting pups

garek007 · 07-16-2021, 01:48 PM

Hi all,

I have a blue java tree that is doing really well. It has 4 pups, two of which are about waist high and I think it's time to remove one. I saw the sticky which was helpful, as well as watched a few videos. Seems pretty straightforward, but I do have some questions.

I'm in San Diego. Temps are currently getting up into the high 70s low 80s and the trees are getting A LOT of sun. There isn't really anything blocking them. They are doing well, growing fast and look very healthy. I've been watering almost daily, but I did slow down a bit in the past few days, thinking I probably don't need to water so much.

As far as removing pups, is there a particular time of day I should do it for best chance of survival? Also, one of the videos I saw mentioned IV Organics sunblock paint to help protect the plant from transpalant shock. What does everyone think about that product or a similar product?

wstrickland1 · 07-16-2021, 01:59 PM

So I'm a rookie and a rule breaker but I can tell you that at the end of April I cut off a 4' (pstem) pup and planted it directly in to a prepared hole and in that time its pushed out 7 leaves and it's already sending out pups. I'm pretty sure it's a namwah.

Not really advising, just sharing one hacks experience. I'm learning you can dote over them too much sometimes.

garek007 · 07-16-2021, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by wstrickland1

So I'm a rookie and a rule breaker but I can tell you that at the end of April I cut off a 4' (pstem) pup and planted it directly in to a prepared hole and in that time its pushed out 7 leaves and it's already sending out pups. I'm pretty sure it's a namwah.

Not really advising, just sharing one hacks experience. I'm learning you can dote over them too much sometimes.

Oh for sure. I am checking mine daily. It's all consuming. I need to remember they don't grow that fast.

wstrickland1 · 07-16-2021, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by garek007

Oh for sure. I am checking mine daily. It's all consuming. I need to remember they don't grow that fast.

It's a sickness for sure

Akula · 07-16-2021, 05:00 PM

Just make sure to try to make your initial cut as close to the Mother plant as possible. Don't worry about taking off a bit of the Mother's corm. Its no big deal if you're only removing a couple pups and the plant is not flowering. If you botch it up you will get more chances in the future. Good luck!

pitangadiego · 07-16-2021, 05:28 PM

Go for it.

Art_R · 07-17-2021, 03:40 PM

I don't think the time of day that you remove a pup will make any difference. As for IV Organics, I have seen some of their videos, but I've never used the product. Never saw a need for it. If I want to protect something from the sun I use 40% shade cloth.

LukeSkyWRX · 07-18-2021, 12:23 PM

You are fine, I have a rule of not cutting pups over 110F as it makes them stall and sometimes rot.

garek007 · 07-19-2021, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by pitangadiego

Go for it.

I did it! Seems a little stressed, but I think it's going to be OK. Thanks all!

07-16-2021, 01:48 PM	#1 (permalink)
garek007 Location: San Diego, CA Join Date: Oct 2020 Posts: 51 BananaBucks : 7,192 Feedback: 0 / 0% Said "Thanks" 17 Times Was Thanked 36 Times in 24 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 0 Times	Questions about transplanting pups Hi all, I have a blue java tree that is doing really well. It has 4 pups, two of which are about waist high and I think it's time to remove one. I saw the sticky which was helpful, as well as watched a few videos. Seems pretty straightforward, but I do have some questions. I'm in San Diego. Temps are currently getting up into the high 70s low 80s and the trees are getting A LOT of sun. There isn't really anything blocking them. They are doing well, growing fast and look very healthy. I've been watering almost daily, but I did slow down a bit in the past few days, thinking I probably don't need to water so much. As far as removing pups, is there a particular time of day I should do it for best chance of survival? Also, one of the videos I saw mentioned IV Organics sunblock paint to help protect the plant from transpalant shock. What does everyone think about that product or a similar product?

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07-16-2021, 05:00 PM	#5 (permalink)
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