Valor_X & Backyard Banana Joe - Who can fruit a Praying Hands pup first? - Page 5

Akula · 07-24-2021, 09:42 AM

Congratulations! I knew the pumpkin fertilizer would be the key. Haha.

Backyard Banana Joe · 07-30-2021, 11:37 AM

Woohoo! The bloom is out! I peeked! I couldn’t help it! I saw only a couple fingers on the edge of the first hand... but they’re fused! She’s the real deal!!!!

Look at that color!

Valor_X · 07-31-2021, 09:44 AM

That's a beautiful flower!
Looks like the bunch won't be that high off the ground either

Backyard Banana Joe · 08-01-2021, 06:51 PM

A couple hands are out so I could get some pictures. It’s already a favorite with the local bee population

wstrickland1 · 08-01-2021, 07:10 PM

Absolutely incredible. I'm all cocky and am thinking mine will fruit next year. Lou spoiled me....

Backyard Banana Joe · 08-12-2021, 11:09 AM

Very impressed with the bunch. I am looking forward to trying them!

Akula · 08-12-2021, 11:27 AM

Beautiful! So neat and compact.

Valor_X · 08-12-2021, 11:45 AM

Agreed, that looks beautiful! Can't wait for mine to flower one day

Sundra · 08-12-2021, 05:35 PM

Whew I missed alot.

Both are looking awesome

And congrats 'nanner Joe

75north · 08-12-2021, 11:33 PM

Congrats BBJ!

Fantastic looking bunch!

ellenmarie · 08-13-2021, 10:24 AM

Wow! That is so cool.

smeash · 08-14-2021, 09:48 AM

Awesome looking bunch! Congrats!!

sirdoofus · 08-14-2021, 03:56 PM

[quote=Backyard Banana Joe;343664]A couple hands are out so I could get some pictures. It’s already a favorite with the local bee population

[quote]

I wonder what banana flower honey tastes like?

Sundra · 08-14-2021, 04:32 PM

[quote=sirdoofus;343991]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Backyard Banana Joe

A couple hands are out so I could get some pictures. It’s already a favorite with the local bee population

I wonder what banana flower honey tastes like?

You got me wondering the same thing now, lol.

Backyard Banana Joe · 08-14-2021, 04:42 PM

Banana "nectar" or "honey" actually tastes very good. Both male and female flowers have nectar. You have to fight the bees for it though. Riots over who has the right to the nectar can get rather fierce

sirdoofus · 08-14-2021, 04:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Backyard Banana Joe

That is a very cool pic, so orderly

JaredZone9a · 08-16-2021, 03:13 AM

So what was total time for flower??

Valor_X · 09-02-2021, 09:32 PM

Since it's the beginning of the month here's an update on mine. I'll also follow up next month.

The newest freshly opened surfboard is huge and actually slightly bigger than anything the taller Orinoco has put out so far.
How big can Praying Hand leaves get? Anything bigger than these 6 footers is going to blow my mind

It's main pup is becoming a monster and putting out it's own mini surfboards and getting in the way of the mother plant.
It's girth is already getting close to the mother plant as well.

Closeup of the main pup next to the mother plant

The other pup is also nice and fat

A wider shot showing
Blue Java, 1000 Fingers, Praying Hands, Orinoco

smeash · 09-03-2021, 11:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Valor_X

Since it's the beginning of the month here's an update on mine. I'll also follow up next month.

The newest freshly opened surfboard is huge and actually slightly bigger than anything the taller Orinoco has put out so far.
How big can Praying Hand leaves get? Anything bigger than these 6 footers is going to blow my mind

It's main pup is becoming a monster and putting out it's own mini surfboards and getting in the way of the mother plant.
It's girth is already getting close to the mother plant as well.

Closeup of the main pup next to the mother plant

The other pup is also nice and fat

A wider shot showing
Blue Java, 1000 Fingers, Praying Hands, Orinoco

Plant(s) look great! My praying hands is likely the most impressive grower in my collection. From TC to 9 or 10 ft overall in 2 months.. its a runner for sure.

Valor_X · 09-03-2021, 01:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smeash

Plant(s) look great! My praying hands is likely the most impressive grower in my collection. From TC to 9 or 10 ft overall in 2 months.. its a runner for sure.

Thanks! And yes that's for sure!
TC -> 10ft in 2 months is unreal

No doubt if I removed the pups from the mother plant mine would have blown up like that too.
But now I'm expecting at least 2 bunches next year lol

07-24-2021, 09:42 AM	#81 (permalink)
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07-30-2021, 11:37 AM	#82 (permalink)
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07-31-2021, 09:44 AM	#83 (permalink)
Valor_X Location: Texas Zone: 9A Join Date: Mar 2020 Posts: 701 BananaBucks : 79,307 Feedback: 1 / 67% Said "Thanks" 1,203 Times Was Thanked 1,275 Times in 489 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 44 Times	Re: Valor_X & Backyard Banana Joe - Who can fruit a Praying Hands pup first? That's a beautiful flower! Looks like the bunch won't be that high off the ground either __________________ Varieties I'm Growing From Corm/Pup Dwarf Cavendish ○ Super Dwarf Cavendish ○ Grand Nain ○ Niño ○ Manzano ○ Raja Puri ○ Tall Namwah ○ Blue Java ○ 1000 Fingers ○ Praying Hands ○ Orinoco ○ Variegated Florida ○ PR Red ○ California Gold ○ FHIA-03 Sweetheart Plantains Puerto Rican Dwarf Plantain ○ African Rhino Horn From TC Truly Tiny ○ Manzano ○ "Blue Java" ○ Dwarf Namwah ○ Thai Black ○ Veinte Cohol

08-01-2021, 06:51 PM	#84 (permalink)
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08-12-2021, 11:09 AM	#86 (permalink)
Backyard Banana Joe Location: Orlando FL Find me on the map! Zone: 9B Join Date: Jul 2019 Posts: 1,428 BananaBucks : 95,194 Feedback: 3 / 100% Said "Thanks" 6,976 Times Was Thanked 1,984 Times in 935 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 184 Times	Re: Valor_X & Backyard Banana Joe - Who can fruit a Praying Hands pup first? Very impressed with the bunch. I am looking forward to trying them!

08-12-2021, 11:27 AM	#87 (permalink)
Akula Location: Pensacola, Florida Find me on the map! Zone: Zone 9a Join Date: Jul 2017 Posts: 1,236 BananaBucks : 70,081 Feedback: 0 / 0% Said "Thanks" 2,540 Times Was Thanked 2,381 Times in 809 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 128 Times	Re: Valor_X & Backyard Banana Joe - Who can fruit a Praying Hands pup first? Beautiful! So neat and compact.

08-12-2021, 11:45 AM	#88 (permalink)
Valor_X Location: Texas Zone: 9A Join Date: Mar 2020 Posts: 701 BananaBucks : 79,307 Feedback: 1 / 67% Said "Thanks" 1,203 Times Was Thanked 1,275 Times in 489 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 44 Times	Re: Valor_X & Backyard Banana Joe - Who can fruit a Praying Hands pup first? Agreed, that looks beautiful! Can't wait for mine to flower one day __________________ Varieties I'm Growing From Corm/Pup Dwarf Cavendish ○ Super Dwarf Cavendish ○ Grand Nain ○ Niño ○ Manzano ○ Raja Puri ○ Tall Namwah ○ Blue Java ○ 1000 Fingers ○ Praying Hands ○ Orinoco ○ Variegated Florida ○ PR Red ○ California Gold ○ FHIA-03 Sweetheart Plantains Puerto Rican Dwarf Plantain ○ African Rhino Horn From TC Truly Tiny ○ Manzano ○ "Blue Java" ○ Dwarf Namwah ○ Thai Black ○ Veinte Cohol

08-12-2021, 05:35 PM	#89 (permalink)
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08-12-2021, 11:33 PM	#90 (permalink)
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08-14-2021, 04:42 PM	#95 (permalink)
Backyard Banana Joe Location: Orlando FL Find me on the map! Zone: 9B Join Date: Jul 2019 Posts: 1,428 BananaBucks : 95,194 Feedback: 3 / 100% Said "Thanks" 6,976 Times Was Thanked 1,984 Times in 935 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 184 Times	Re: Valor_X & Backyard Banana Joe - Who can fruit a Praying Hands pup first? Banana "nectar" or "honey" actually tastes very good. Both male and female flowers have nectar. You have to fight the bees for it though. Riots over who has the right to the nectar can get rather fierce

08-16-2021, 03:13 AM	#97 (permalink)
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09-02-2021, 09:32 PM	#98 (permalink)
Valor_X Location: Texas Zone: 9A Join Date: Mar 2020 Posts: 701 BananaBucks : 79,307 Feedback: 1 / 67% Said "Thanks" 1,203 Times Was Thanked 1,275 Times in 489 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 44 Times	Re: Valor_X & Backyard Banana Joe - Who can fruit a Praying Hands pup first? Since it's the beginning of the month here's an update on mine. I'll also follow up next month. The newest freshly opened surfboard is huge and actually slightly bigger than anything the taller Orinoco has put out so far. How big can Praying Hand leaves get? Anything bigger than these 6 footers is going to blow my mind It's main pup is becoming a monster and putting out it's own mini surfboards and getting in the way of the mother plant. It's girth is already getting close to the mother plant as well. Closeup of the main pup next to the mother plant The other pup is also nice and fat A wider shot showing Blue Java, 1000 Fingers, Praying Hands, Orinoco __________________ Varieties I'm Growing From Corm/Pup Dwarf Cavendish ○ Super Dwarf Cavendish ○ Grand Nain ○ Niño ○ Manzano ○ Raja Puri ○ Tall Namwah ○ Blue Java ○ 1000 Fingers ○ Praying Hands ○ Orinoco ○ Variegated Florida ○ PR Red ○ California Gold ○ FHIA-03 Sweetheart Plantains Puerto Rican Dwarf Plantain ○ African Rhino Horn From TC Truly Tiny ○ Manzano ○ "Blue Java" ○ Dwarf Namwah ○ Thai Black ○ Veinte Cohol

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