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hypersparkle 03-08-2019 04:35 PM
Newbie - should I do gradually or just go straight to bigger pot?
 
Hi there,

I received my first banana plant, a Manzano, in a 4 in pot today. :D I'm curious about potting recommendations. Is it best to gradually upgrade as the plant grows or could I go straight to a larger pot? I'm putting this plant in a heated 4-season all glass sunroom. :)

cincinnana 03-09-2019 06:11 AM
Re: Newbie - should I do gradually or just go straight to bigger pot?
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by hypersparkle (Post 322256)
Hi there,

I received my first banana plant, a Manzano, in a 4 in pot today. :D I'm curious about potting recommendations. Is it best to gradually upgrade as the plant grows or could I go straight to a larger pot? I'm putting this plant in a heated 4-season all glass sunroom. :)
Congratulations with your Manzano. I do not drive one but I here they are awesome.:)

Myself, I gradually increase container size to fit the plants requirements.

On the other hand you can hobble the plants growth by keeping it in a smaller container.
Your plant will need a large indoor footprint.

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hdynad 03-09-2019 08:12 AM
Re: Newbie - should I do gradually or just go straight to bigger pot?
 
Welcome to the org! Manzano is a good choice, if you are wanting it to bloom and give you manners it will need a big pot. This variety grows to 12 to 14ft on average. Their are a lot of people that no here that gradually increase the pot size as the plant gets bigger. Their is no right or wrong answer.
Happy growing,
Darla

imclumbi 03-09-2019 09:23 AM
Re: Newbie - should I do gradually or just go straight to bigger pot?
 
Welcome and best of luck with your bananas

hypersparkle 03-09-2019 06:02 PM
Re: Newbie - should I do gradually or just go straight to bigger pot?
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by hdynad (Post 322272)
Welcome to the org! Manzano is a good choice, if you are wanting it to bloom and give you manners it will need a big pot. This variety grows to 12 to 14ft on average. Their are a lot of people that no here that gradually increase the pot size as the plant gets bigger. Their is no right or wrong answer.
Happy growing,
Darla
Hdynad, how big of a container do you suggest? The spot where I want to put it in our sunroom is about 9 feet tall. :-/

hdynad 03-09-2019 09:42 PM
Re: Newbie - should I do gradually or just go straight to bigger pot?
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by hypersparkle (Post 322281)
Hdynad, how big of a container do you suggest? The spot where I want to put it in our sunroom is about 9 feet tall. :-/


Right now you banana is small , maybe start off with a gallon container and eventually work up to a 25 gallon. Banana varieties grown in containers will be smaller than the ones grown outside in the ground. You also want to make sure you have really good drainage.
Happy growing,
Darla

hypersparkle 03-10-2019 03:35 PM
Re: Newbie - should I do gradually or just go straight to bigger pot?
 
Thanks, hdynad. That's helpful to know. I'll start it small then and work it up to the larger pot.


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