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Forum: Main Banana Discussion 04-05-2013, 02:15 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,522
Posted By Chironex
Re: Desert Bananas

I see your point, I don't mean removing all the leaves, but topping it will help to develop the roots in a newly transplanted banana. In the dessert, strong root growth will make the plant stronger...
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 04-05-2013, 01:59 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,277
Posted By Chironex
Re: Twins!!!

It's exciting! I remember the first time one of my plants had them. Magical! Now you're hooked even deeper. :woohoonaner:
Forum: Banana Plants Wanted 04-05-2013, 05:14 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,093
Posted By Chironex
Re: Wanted Banana PUPS ONLY no Cultured Please

Whoa! No problem I'll never respond to your posts again. Good luck to you.
Forum: Member Introductions 04-05-2013, 12:01 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,223
Posted By Chironex
Re: New member - Tucson, AZ

In Las Vegas, I had all of mine on a drip system and timer. This prevented them from burning. Depending upon the size of the plant and pot, install the proper size emitter to provide just enough...
Forum: Member Introductions 04-04-2013, 11:06 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,394
Posted By Chironex
Re: !st banana plan (dwarf type) some concerns

Yes, it takes some time to re-establish and should be gradually introduced to full sunlight. Start it in the shade and introduce it to a little more sun every few days. After a week or two it should...
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 04-04-2013, 09:35 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,522
Posted By Chironex
Re: Desert Bananas

Great having you join us! This site has a wealth of experience and many experts.

I lived in N Las Vegas for a year and grew over 100 varieties in pots. Damaclese lives in Henderson and has some in...
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 04-02-2013, 11:35 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 7,694
Posted By Chironex
Re: How are everyone's banana plants this winter??

[QUOTE=Snookie;215500]After last nights 25 degree weather almost/all of my plants in the ground look like this TERRIBLE...
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 04-02-2013, 09:20 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,485
Posted By Chironex
Re: Skashoon, who are you?

Mauro, my good friend! So nice to see you. Thank you for your kind words. It was surprising how quickly some people jumped to conclusions. Sheesh!

I wanted to go to Japan but couldn't quite afford...
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 04-02-2013, 04:29 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,959
Posted By Chironex
Re: World's smallest flowering banana?

Ok, Gabe, now that I'm back I sure wan to see what happened.
Forum: Social Announcements & Good Wishes 04-02-2013, 04:16 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,611
Posted By Chironex
I'm back - at least for awhile

It sure feels good to have open access to the internet again. Presently, I'm in Jakarta, Indonesia for a few weeks rest. I wanted to move here, but the government says that I can't get a work visa...
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 04-02-2013, 01:42 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,485
Posted By Chironex
Re: Skashoon, who are you?

Hi everyone, and Yes, that's me. Skashoon is my nickname. Yes, I did move to China and Yes, I sold all of my bananas. The Pk came from Momoese. As to the issues with the sales of my bananas, I wasn't...
Forum: Social Announcements & Good Wishes 03-23-2013, 03:49 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 13,291
Posted By Chironex
Re: Patty in Wisc

Patty, thanks for sharing your life with us. I haven't been here in a long time, but I have many wonderful memories of you and your delightful sense of humor. May God comfort your family and give you...
Forum: Tiki Hut 12-11-2011, 01:40 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,229
Posted By Chironex
Re: Chironex

Well, I just got a chance to go online and wanted to say hi. I am still here in China and presently in Fujian province. I've seen many bananas here but still have no camera. Still learning Chinese...
Forum: Tiki Hut 07-10-2010, 09:05 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,229
Posted By Chironex
Re: Chironex

Pauly, I am sorry you feel that way. I had a lot on my plate. I feel that you overreacted to a simple error, one for which I apologized. To shame me in a public forum like this really hurts me to my...
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 08-26-2009, 10:29 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,056
Posted By Chironex
Ni hao from China

Hey everyone! Still trying to get a camera, but have some great pics of my kids on my cell phone that I hope to share soon! Should be settled in a week or two. I will be settling in Changsha, Hunan...
Forum: Contests! 08-26-2009, 10:05 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 18,422
Posted By Chironex
Re: Bananas Quarterly Issue 3 Photo Contest

This is an anomaly. I've never seen the pink on the petioles like that. That is a rare AeAe in my opinion.
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 07-24-2009, 06:03 PM
Replies: 165
Views: 16,215
Posted By Chironex
Re: Notice - Liquidation of Scot's (Chironiex) Banana Collection

Well, I leave Tuesday morning on the early-bird flight. I will be out of touch with everyone here for awhile, but I will return. After all, the threadwrecking must go on.

As a side note, all plants...
Forum: Social Announcements & Good Wishes 07-24-2009, 05:59 PM
Replies: 296
Views: 61,403
Posted By Chironex
Re: In Memoriam: Tog Tan

When I scrolled down to see the cover for the next BQ, I got teary-eyed. I sure miss my buddy.
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 07-21-2009, 10:04 PM
Replies: 165
Views: 16,215
Posted By Chironex
Re: Notice - Liquidation of Scot's (Chironiex) Banana Collection

All I can say is thank you so much to everyone. Special thanks to Pauly for helping me to un-pot, trim, pack and ship all of these in 105-110 degree heat and high humidity. It has been quite a...
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 07-19-2009, 11:31 PM
Replies: 165
Views: 16,215
Posted By Chironex
Re: Notice - Liquidation of Scot's (Chironiex) Banana Collection

Well, the bidding is finally over. The winner of the seeds is Harvey (rightfully so, due to his hard work keeping track of everything for me) and Russel Coker wins the Maclayi, if he wants them. He...
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 07-18-2009, 10:37 PM
Replies: 165
Views: 16,215
Posted By Chironex
Re: Notice - Liquidation of Scot's (Chironiex) Banana Collection

I also have 2 seedlings of Maclayi from seeds. They are still pretty small, averaging about 5-6 inches, but they are hard to find here. The only way to ship these is overnight or second day express...
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 07-18-2009, 08:49 PM
Replies: 165
Views: 16,215
Posted By Chironex
Re: Notice - Liquidation of Scot's (Chironiex) Banana Collection

Did I mention plumeria seeds, bamboo (about 10 different var), a few ingens seeds, aurantiaca, e. perrieri, 'Higa', beccarii, Helen's hybrid, balbisiana, New Bhutan, Bael fruit, Elephant apple,...
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 07-18-2009, 02:18 PM
Replies: 165
Views: 16,215
Posted By Chironex
Re: Notice - Liquidation of Scot's (Chironiex) Banana Collection

Jack you would be surprised. I started the collection while living in zone 4-5 in Northern Illinois. So there are some perennials in the lot plus many hardwood trees that are popular.
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 07-16-2009, 04:40 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,581
Posted By Chironex
Re: Plant Orinoco's Deep?

I have also read research indicating an optimal depth for planting the corms of 18". Just out of curiosity, I planted a corm as deep as I could make it in a 2 foot deep pot (about 18" deep). To my...
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 07-15-2009, 02:35 PM
Replies: 165
Views: 16,215
Posted By Chironex
Re: Notice - Liquidation of Scot's (Chironex) Banana Collection

I suppose that it is something I would try, but hopefully I won't know it. It is very disheartening knowing the way these dogs are prepared for market. Atrocious may be a better word, sickening is...
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