Forum: Main Banana Discussion
06-18-2023, 02:45 PM
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Re: here we go again
Oh interesting! so many different methods to choose from.
I find different climates play a major role. especially as most members here are from the USA, things you guys can do and try maybe...
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
06-18-2023, 12:11 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 476
Re: here we go again
I took your advice and checked the roots! Thankfully I planted in a clear pot, you can see roots appearing on the outer side of the pot. so hopefully this is a good sign! the photo is attached. This...
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
06-18-2023, 11:26 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 476
Re: here we go again
thank you for the advice. It's really appreciated mate! :)
i do try to keep it dry as possible, but with the head we've received i did give it some water. I've given the tanee the exact same and its...
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
06-18-2023, 01:48 AM
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Re: here we go again
I watered just before the photo, sometimes, well very often at the moment the polytunnel gets to 35 degrees +. so I'm providing some moisture as it gets so hot.
my mix is perlite, compost, worm...
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
06-17-2023, 04:39 AM
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Replies: 8
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here we go again
hey, y'all!
Long time no speak!
I thought I'd try again with a tanee and ice cream as last time, i was told it was a namwah, not tanee. but variegated namwah are very cool so I wasn't too bothered....
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
06-06-2023, 05:02 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,022
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Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas
04-27-2023, 02:39 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 689
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
02-13-2023, 03:04 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 847
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
02-11-2023, 02:53 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 2,024
Re: Musa tanee slow to grow
it has a pinkish colour to the midrib with white variegation. it's growing like a beast now 3 leaves in 3 weeks. apologies the photos are poor, the plant is under a huge plastic net for humidity.
is...
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
01-25-2023, 04:15 PM
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Replies: 5
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
01-24-2023, 05:28 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,467
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
01-21-2023, 07:28 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 847
Re: Is the true AEAE spreading?
haha, yeah, it'll be interesting to see what PR says.
but no pressure.
it seems like plants like the white variegated monstera that was hard to get a few years ago are now very commercially...
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
01-20-2023, 11:15 AM
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Replies: 4
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Is the true AEAE spreading?
Hi All,
Just wondering what people's thoughts are on the AEAE. Is it spreading? will it be more available like the Musa Florida is now? Generally curious if ill see it available at a reasonable...
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Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas
01-08-2023, 05:12 AM
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Replies: 58
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Re: Variegated Cold Hardy Bananas
Prices in the UK are high as the market isn't the same as in the US. However, some plants which are TC are becoming common. i.e. Musa Florida. It's now very available, I'd still say it's rare but...
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
01-02-2023, 12:59 PM
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Replies: 1
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Growing roots but no leaf growth
Hi,
One of my nanas hasn't been putting on any leaf growth and I thought it could be going dormant, however, I noticed yesterday that a new large white root has appeared out of a drainage hole. so...
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
12-03-2022, 01:11 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 2,024
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
11-30-2022, 10:37 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 2,024
Re: Musa tanee slow to grow
Here's the first new leaf of it. It bounced back. thank you PRGiants and everyone for the advice. It worked out
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
10-30-2022, 09:59 AM
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Replies: 8
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
10-27-2022, 01:51 PM
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Views: 389
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
10-23-2022, 05:50 AM
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Banana domestication
Hi All,
bit of a science question here.
i was wondering what polyploid hybrids are. From what I gather. We've moved from diploids to edible diploids to triploids through meiotic restitution. then...
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Forum: Container Grown Banana Plants
10-22-2022, 01:35 PM
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Replies: 2
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Re: Warm basement will they go dormant ?
I've wondered this, as i have a polytunnel/ greenhouse where I grow my plants from April- early October. I'm in London, so I can get away with it just about. However, as temps fall, I bring them...
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
10-14-2022, 01:51 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 2,024
Re: Musa tanee slow to grow
Is the precursory appendage is the tip at the start of the leaf? If so, Yes. It’s still moving. Some browning of the stem but the very centre isn’t browning really at all. The growing tip has moved...
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
10-13-2022, 02:51 PM
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Replies: 21
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
10-09-2022, 06:28 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 692
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
10-06-2022, 01:21 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 692
Re: What causes stem rot?
Thanks PRGaint.
Good info to know! I guess the other type with the main centre leaf snapping and rotting is caused by overwatering.
Thanks
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