Do banana suckers look like grass when they first come up? - Page 2

brycast! · 09-30-2009, 04:06 PM

the thing hat was growing next to it was just grass so i pulled it out.

Jananas Bananas · 09-30-2009, 04:44 PM

Thank you Bry. That sticky outie was where a leaf had been cut off. Your pstem looks healthy. It may be getting too much heat from the combination of the sun, the floor, and wall. You might try setting it on dirt and in partial shade for a while and see how the new leaves look. And give it lots of water especially if it is hot and dry where you are.

brycast! · 09-30-2009, 05:02 PM

Okay. Thanks for the advice and I'm gonna get to that... Hopefully it won't die on me... I live on the north side of California... Like 45 min away from San francisco...

LilRaverBoi · 09-30-2009, 05:10 PM

For future reference, I'd leave the leaves on (wow...that sounded funny, huh?) even if they are falling limp downward. They are still making food for the plant as long as they're still green so I leave all mine on till they turn brown/dry up. It might not look pretty, but it's probably slightly better for the plant. Looks like it'll come out of it just fine though with proper watering....pseudostem looks healthy still.

frog7994 · 09-30-2009, 05:47 PM

what is your location? How long has it been in the pot ?

brycast! · 09-30-2009, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by frog7994

what is your location? How long has it been in the pot ?

its bin in the pot for almost 2 and a half weeks...

frog7994 · 09-30-2009, 07:19 PM

I would keep it out of direct sun for 2 months and watch for new growth I put any new pups I get under my mago tree.

brycast! · 09-30-2009, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by frog7994

I would keep it out of direct sun for 2 months and watch for new growth I put any new pups I get under my mago tree.

Okay I'll move it some where where the sun won't be hitting it all the time. Then i'll post a pic of it so you guys can let me kno if it Is good there or not...

brycast! · 09-30-2009, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by LilRaverBoi

Looks like it'll come out of it just fine though with proper watering......

So how many times a day am I suppose to water and how much water? I don't wanna over water it or not giv it enough water... I'm watering it once a day in the a.m every other day... Is that good or do I need to giv it more water?

Abnshrek · 09-30-2009, 09:46 PM

pups come like crazy using rooting solution...

Blake09 · 09-30-2009, 09:51 PM

I just have to ask, what kind of banana plant is that?

The p-stem looks good, in a few weeks it should look better. Did you just get the plant?

brycast! · 09-30-2009, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Blake09

I just have to ask, what kind of banana plant is that?

The p-stem looks good, in a few weeks it should look better. Did you just get the plant?

i'm not even sure what kind it is... and yes i did just get the plant... like 2 1/2 weeks or maybe 3 weeks ago... and the plant looked great... but then the leafs started to dry up... maybe because of too much sun or idk... maybe very little water?

brycast! · 09-30-2009, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Abnshrek

pups come like crazy using rooting solution...

where Can I get this rooting solution? i would really like to put some on my plant!

LilRaverBoi · 09-30-2009, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by brycast!

So how many times a day am I suppose to water and how much water? I don't wanna over water it or not giv it enough water... I'm watering it once a day in the a.m every other day... Is that good or do I need to giv it more water?

Watering is never based on a regular schedule (for optimal purposes). Basically, wait till the soil is dry not only on the surface, but below the surface, then give it a decent soaking. Well-draining soil is recommended for bananas. That way, even if you give them a lot of water, it's never too much (as the excess will drain away). But once again, just wait till it's dry....then water. It's never a 'I water every _____ days' type of thing....check daily and water as necessary. Certain plants outside I DO water most days, but again...not a 'scheduled' thing....as necessary.

brycast! · 09-30-2009, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by LilRaverBoi

Watering is never based on a regular schedule (for optimal purposes). Basically, wait till the soil is dry not only on the surface, but below the surface, then give it a decent soaking. Well-draining soil is recommended for bananas. That way, even if you give them a lot of water, it's never too much (as the excess will drain away). But once again, just wait till it's dry....then water. It's never a 'I water every _____ days' type of thing....check daily and water as necessary. Certain plants outside I DO water most days, but again...not a 'scheduled' thing....as necessary.

ooh... okay! lol... so water when necessary.. got it.. so i should wait for the soil to be dry all the way or nearly all the way? lol sorry for all the questions. it's just that im new to this.. i really do appreciate it though, Thanx!

LilRaverBoi · 10-01-2009, 12:01 AM

Well, don't let it sit bone dry for a long duration. Basically use your judgment. If it's in a pot, you can tell by the weight how dry it is. If it's in the ground, you can either dig a little, or you can use Patty's method (dowel pushed in the soil to test moisture at deeper depths...works for pots great as well! (thanks Patty!!!)). It doesn't have to be TOTALLY dry...but decently dry. Just let it dry out (subjectively) before watering it again. There's no real scientific measurement (empirical/objective) for the level of dryness....but let it get pretty dry before watering again...that's the main idea.

brycast! · 10-01-2009, 12:10 AM

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Originally Posted by LilRaverBoi

Well, don't let it sit bone dry for a long duration. Basically use your judgment. If it's in a pot, you can tell by the weight how dry it is. If it's in the ground, you can either dig a little, or you can use Patty's method (dowel pushed in the soil to test moisture at deeper depths...works for pots great as well! (thanks Patty!!!)). It doesn't have to be TOTALLY dry...but decently dry. Just let it dry out (subjectively) before watering it again. There's no real scientific measurement (empirical/objective) for the level of dryness....but let it get pretty dry before watering again...that's the main idea.

oh okay... well it was in a pot but now its on the ground... im gonna post a pic of it tomorrow so u guys can chek out the new spot... see if its a good spot for it...

Abnshrek · 10-01-2009, 02:46 AM

I use Light Green rooting stimulator.. its @ Lowe's here and the PX

Abnshrek · 10-01-2009, 02:50 AM

Rooting stimulator in the liquid gallon form.. I used it on my Raja for a week a half and now it has three pups just like that.... I used it on my namwah for a month it had 6 pups.

brycast! · 10-01-2009, 03:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Abnshrek

Rooting stimulator in the liquid gallon form.. I used it on my Raja for a week a half and now it has three pups just like that.... I used it on my namwah for a month it had 6 pups.

Wow!!! That's a lot of pups!... I'm going to look for sum of that stuff. And hope to get sum pups soon!

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