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Last Comment by BULLYBITE - Posted Date: Thu May 14, 2009 6:03pm

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Cool, Twins!! Rating: 7.00

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Last Comment by proletariatcsp - Posted Date: Thu May 14, 2009 1:09pm

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Yes, should be much larger. In less than ideal conditions the pineapple should reach maturity in 15-18 months. Right away I can tell you that the pot is entirely too big. The plant can grow in a large pot but it must be able to maintain to amount of water in the soil. Try going down to a 1gal untill the crown is twice as wide as the pot, than transplant to 5gal. Water, sunlight, and soil pH are the most important factors. Pinepples require allot of bright light. However, the brightness is not as important as how many hours of light they receive. The best indication is if the leaves get thinner at their base as they lengthen or, the the plant bends toward the light source. These are indications that light is too low. Choose a south-facing location. pH and temperature is very important too. Pinepples do best at 70-90F, and will become slightly damaged below 60 or above 95, but will take brief periods of frost above freezing. They like humidity but not soaking or constant spraying, a pebble tray is best. Soil pH should be slightly acidic to neutral 5.5-6.5 prefered. If it is 7 or higher growth slows. Pineapples are extremely drought and water tolerant, requiring only 1" twice a month or so. The soil should be dry before watering. Completely soak but not in a tray. The pineapple can handle temporary water logging but if the soil does not drain fast the leaves will become blistered and spotted and the roots will decay. I am still trying to find the best soil myself since standard potting mix is wet for too long. 13-3-12 (with minors) foliar, when you water. 5% urea 2% iron sulfate 1% zinc sulfate (should be present in fert) Slow release fomulas at half the recommended rate i.e. 6-2-6, and half the application amount can be used every 3-4 months especially in winter when plant is dormant and foliar is not needed. Foliar is most important while growing. Pineapples are also sensitive to chlorine/chloramine tap water, but are otherswise very hardy and salt tolerant. water 1 inch semi-monthly. Dry then soak if in a pot. 13-3-12 5.5-6.5 if not acidic add organic sulfur. temp range 65-95 I hope you have more success with yours. Chris in FL.

Photo Details: "7 MONTHS LATER..." by coolrobby2003 - Posted Date: Thu May 14, 2009 - Rating: 0.00

Last Comment by proletariatcsp - Posted Date: Thu May 14, 2009 12:21pm

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I'm curious as to why you call this "Leprechaun?" I the banana really colored that way, or is it a form of mosaic virus?

Photo Details: "Musa 'Leprechaun'" by Gabe15 - Posted Date: Thu May 14, 2009 - Rating: 0.00

Last Comment by chong - Posted Date: Thu May 14, 2009 12:16pm

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This photo is of the tray of M. Margarita(54) and Glui Kai(18) plugs. I just now posted it because BILL_MA had started a thread about Starter Plants and was wondering about the 72-plant trays from Agristarts. And I wanted to show how fast they grow here in Seattle, with a before and now photos. I had already posted what they looked like 3 weeks ago, but I don't think that I ever uploaded the photo of the tray when they first came in. Thanks for your comments and for viewing it.

Photo Details: "Agristarts plugs arrived 01-27-2009" by chong - Posted Date: Thu May 14, 2009 - Rating: 10.00

Last Comment by lorax - Posted Date: Thu May 14, 2009 11:43am

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That's Sigatoka if I ever did see it... I'd be taking the affected leaves off and burning them.

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Last Comment by ArchAngeL01 - Posted Date: Thu May 14, 2009 9:43am

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i had this and it grew one leaf in a whole year -very slow growing ,i got sick of loooking at it and gave it away

Photo Details: "TRUE OR FALSE?" by coolrobby2003 - Posted Date: Thu May 14, 2009 - Rating: 10.00

Last Comment by ArchAngeL01 - Posted Date: Thu May 14, 2009 9:42am

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i have that same trowel lol

Photo Details: "2 Niños and a Rose" by chong - Posted Date: Thu May 14, 2009 - Rating: 9.50

Last Comment by kaczercat - Posted Date: Thu May 14, 2009 9:40am

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Very nice bamboo , i have some that just gets so tall its a fun plant Rating: 10.00

Photo Details: "TRUE OR FALSE?" by coolrobby2003 - Posted Date: Thu May 14, 2009 - Rating: 10.00

Last Comment by just j - Posted Date: Thu May 14, 2009 8:13am

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whatcha get whatcha get

Photo Details: "Agristarts plugs arrived 01-27-2009" by chong - Posted Date: Thu May 14, 2009 - Rating: 10.00

Last Comment by coolrobby2003 - Posted Date: Thu May 14, 2009 7:04am

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THANK YOU! ROOTS IT SHALL BE THEN!

Photo Details: "TRUE OR FALSE?" by coolrobby2003 - Posted Date: Thu May 14, 2009 - Rating: 10.00

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