SDC--sun or shade?

Remi · 07-08-2006, 02:49 PM

I finally put my potted SDC banana outside. It's been a houseplant for around a year. I was going to put it in the sun, but noticed the tag on it said bright shade. So I put it under an umbrella. Can I gradually move it into the sun or should I keep it out of the direct sun?

And as long as you're reading (thanks!), the pseudostem on the thing is about 18" and it has a pup about half that. Should I remove the pup? It's a good-size pot but not a superpot!

Thanks!

edit: by the way, I'm z6, MI

PaulOdin · 07-08-2006, 03:14 PM

My SDCs are doing OK in direct Florida sunlight, so it shouldn't take too long to acclimate yours. Personally, I let each corm have 3 pseudostems, and remove others when they look big enough to plant on their own. Usually that is around 3', but probably 2' w/ SDCs.

Paul

pitangadiego · 07-09-2006, 12:32 AM

Full sun in San Diego has been fine. Butif it was a house plant, start with some partial shade and work up to full sun.

AnnaJW · 07-09-2006, 03:18 AM

My SDC is approximately 4 foot tall, and on the south side of our house close to the house. Temps here have been mid-nineties+ for awhile now and it is growing very well.

Rmplmnz · 07-09-2006, 11:52 AM

What is "SDC" ?

Thx,

Chris

momoese · 07-09-2006, 12:06 PM

SDC = Super Dwarf Cavendish

DC = Dwarf Cavendish

Rmplmnz · 07-09-2006, 12:11 PM

Thanks;-)

Remi · 07-09-2006, 12:15 PM

Thanks much! It already looks happier.

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