Musa siamensis~Thai Gold

Randy4ut · 02-24-2008, 01:45 PM

Okay, who can help me out?!?!?! I am in the market for a M. siamensis. If any of you have a pup that you could spare, please email or pm me. I will buy, trade or almost whatever is needed to get one to add to my collection. Thanks in advance for anyone that may be able to help...

bigdog · 02-24-2008, 04:42 PM

Stokes has them, Randy. Aloha Tropicals also has them, but it is more expensive.

Bananaman88 · 02-25-2008, 01:06 PM

Randy,

I might be able to help you out. I received one last year and it is already pupping. Mine should flower this year.

harveyc · 02-25-2008, 01:20 PM

Brent, I'd like to see some photos if you have some. It's been a while since I checked the wiki for this banana and guess I'll do that next.

Bananaman88 · 02-25-2008, 01:24 PM

Right now my 'Thai Gold' is only about 18" tall; I have two of them that size actually with a smaller pup coming along. Not much to take a photo of at the moment. There should be some photos in the Wiki from what I remember.

Randy4ut · 02-25-2008, 01:31 PM

That would be great, Brent... Let me know for sure as soon as you can and I will hold off on ordering from mail order. I would much prefer getting something from a member here that I know takes good care of their plants. Email or pm me if you prefer...
Again, I appreciate your efforts on this, Brent!!!

Bananaman88 · 02-25-2008, 01:39 PM

PM sent, Randy.

Steve L · 02-25-2008, 03:30 PM

I've sent you a PM as well.

Steve

harveyc · 02-25-2008, 03:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bananaman88

Right now my 'Thai Gold' is only about 18" tall; I have two of them that size actually with a smaller pup coming along. Not much to take a photo of at the moment. There should be some photos in the Wiki from what I remember.

Brent, there is only one photo in the wiki. It would be nice to see an entire plant and even a young one would be a nice addition. Please???

And what's your experience with it as to hardiness?

Steve L · 02-25-2008, 03:56 PM

Harvey,

I posted a picture in my gallery last year. Feel free to place it in the Wiki.

Steve

Steve L · 02-25-2008, 03:59 PM

Corm is hardy to 24. Blooms fast like an Ornata. Above ground growth dies with a freeze. Comes back in March, and is blooming in May for me.

Steve

harveyc · 02-25-2008, 04:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve L

Harvey,

I posted a picture in my gallery last year. Feel free to place it in the Wiki.

Steve

Thanks, Steve, I added it to the wiki. I may also be asking you for tips on heliconia one of these days if I ever find the time.

Steve L · 02-25-2008, 04:18 PM

Anytime Harvey. I'm always glad to talk about heliconia

Steve

Bananaman88 · 02-27-2008, 01:29 PM

I got mine from Steve L and as you have seen he has posted about growing requirements. He has more experience with it than I do. Hopefully mine will bloom soon and I'll try to share photos.

bigdog · 02-27-2008, 05:05 PM

I just remembered that I had a picture of one growing in zone 8a, Anniston, AL. It has not been through a winter yet though.

snc · 03-04-2008, 06:18 AM

Steve, am i reading that correct that within 2 months of waking up your plant is blooming? thats incredible

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve L

Corm is hardy to 24. Blooms fast like an Ornata. Above ground growth dies with a freeze. Comes back in March, and is blooming in May for me.

Steve

Steve L · 03-04-2008, 07:09 AM

On those pseudostems that didn't go down for the count, yes. On new growth, blooms by July.

Steve

Mark Hall · 03-04-2008, 09:50 AM

Frank that flower colour is beautiful. I have tried god knows how many seeds of it and have yet to get one to germinate.

Its one of the many that are not available over here as a plant only as seed.

MEMO......I need to move to the U.S

jpfloors · 03-14-2008, 08:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bananaman88

Randy,

I might be able to help you out. I received one last year and it is already pupping. Mine should flower this year.

Hi there Brent. I'd also be interested in one of your pups. Send me a PM if you are able to part with another one!

Thanks!

mskitty38583 · 03-15-2008, 05:17 PM

lovely flower. it is the softest color i have seen in a while.

02-24-2008, 01:45 PM	#1 (permalink)
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02-25-2008, 01:31 PM	#6 (permalink)
Randy4ut Moderator Randy4ut's Photo Gallery Location: Cleveland, TN Find me on the map! Zone: 7a/b Name: Randy4ut Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 785 BananaBucks : 5,822 Feedback: 15 / 100% Thanks: 329 Thanked 231 Times in 120 Posts Welcomes: 24	Re: Musa siamensis~Thai Gold That would be great, Brent... Let me know for sure as soon as you can and I will hold off on ordering from mail order. I would much prefer getting something from a member here that I know takes good care of their plants. Email or pm me if you prefer... Again, I appreciate your efforts on this, Brent!!! __________________

02-25-2008, 01:39 PM	#7 (permalink)
Bananaman88 Bananaculturist Bananaman88's Photo Gallery Location: Pearland, TX Find me on the map! Zone: 9 Name: Brent Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 931 BananaBucks : 6,112 Feedback: 14 / 100% Thanks: 82 Thanked 215 Times in 150 Posts Welcomes: 5	Re: Musa siamensis~Thai Gold PM sent, Randy.

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Steve L Steve L's Photo Gallery Location: Lake Charles, La Find me on the map! Zone: Zone 9 Name: Steve L Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 290 BananaBucks : 1,459 Feedback: 6 / 100% Thanks: 0 Thanked 22 Times in 14 Posts Welcomes: 0	Re: Musa siamensis~Thai Gold I've sent you a PM as well. Steve

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Steve L Steve L's Photo Gallery Location: Lake Charles, La Find me on the map! Zone: Zone 9 Name: Steve L Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 290 BananaBucks : 1,459 Feedback: 6 / 100% Thanks: 0 Thanked 22 Times in 14 Posts Welcomes: 0	Re: Musa siamensis~Thai Gold Harvey, I posted a picture in my gallery last year. Feel free to place it in the Wiki. Steve

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02-25-2008, 04:18 PM	#13 (permalink)
Steve L Steve L's Photo Gallery Location: Lake Charles, La Find me on the map! Zone: Zone 9 Name: Steve L Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 290 BananaBucks : 1,459 Feedback: 6 / 100% Thanks: 0 Thanked 22 Times in 14 Posts Welcomes: 0	Re: Musa siamensis~Thai Gold Anytime Harvey. I'm always glad to talk about heliconia Steve

02-27-2008, 01:29 PM	#14 (permalink)
Bananaman88 Bananaculturist Bananaman88's Photo Gallery Location: Pearland, TX Find me on the map! Zone: 9 Name: Brent Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 931 BananaBucks : 6,112 Feedback: 14 / 100% Thanks: 82 Thanked 215 Times in 150 Posts Welcomes: 5	Re: Musa siamensis~Thai Gold I got mine from Steve L and as you have seen he has posted about growing requirements. He has more experience with it than I do. Hopefully mine will bloom soon and I'll try to share photos.

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Steve L Steve L's Photo Gallery Location: Lake Charles, La Find me on the map! Zone: Zone 9 Name: Steve L Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 290 BananaBucks : 1,459 Feedback: 6 / 100% Thanks: 0 Thanked 22 Times in 14 Posts Welcomes: 0	Re: Musa siamensis~Thai Gold On those pseudostems that didn't go down for the count, yes. On new growth, blooms by July. Steve

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