Forum: Banana Identification
07-24-2023, 11:10 PM
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Replies: 28
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Re: I can't nail this one down.
So I went to the nursery today and obviously;) had to bring one of these guys home with me. Seeing them in person of course changes my perspective a...
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Forum: Banana Identification
07-22-2023, 12:58 PM
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Forum: Banana Identification
07-10-2023, 10:00 PM
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Replies: 28
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Forum: Banana Identification
07-10-2023, 12:21 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 1,559
Re: I can't nail this one down.
Looking at my 3 sikkimemsis this morning, Palmas Norte's photo does look a different.. Hard to say what it might be. Are these in a store, or are these at someone's home? Am I seeing ti right that it...
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Forum: Banana Identification
07-10-2023, 10:12 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 1,559
Re: I can't nail this one down.
Excellent, another banana enthusiast in town, glad to hear it!
I think it is pretty common for young/small plants and/or new leaves to display more contrast which fades away to some degree as they...
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Forum: Banana Identification
07-09-2023, 07:53 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 1,559
Re: I can't nail this one down.
I didn't even notice where you are located when first looking at this thread, so now I am truly curious. I am just north of you in Courtenay. Did the lady you got those from suggest they were outdoor...
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Forum: Banana Identification
07-09-2023, 04:45 PM
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Replies: 28
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Re: I can't nail this one down.
The label looks like it says "Musa Basjoo" "Cold Hardy Banana" but if so I do not remember red stripes so could be a new Basjoo if labeled correctly.
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Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas
05-10-2008, 12:15 AM
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Replies: 13
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Re: Musa velutina hardiness.
Barrie
It's good to draw from your experiences growing these types of plants in this area.
I've learned a lot from your posts here and also on the UBC botanical forum.
Thank you.
Sam
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Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas
05-09-2008, 08:54 AM
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Replies: 13
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Re: Musa velutina hardiness.
I had a small mat come back for me this year after a winter low of between 6F-11F in Knoxville, TN. Our official low was 11F, I think, but I'm in a bit of a cold spot and am quite a few degrees...
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Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas
05-09-2008, 05:05 AM
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Replies: 13
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Re: Musa velutina hardiness.
I can only speak for myself, but I live in SE TN which is 7a/b, and it has done exceptionally well in my backyard. I use about 3-4" of cypress mulch and they come back bigger and better each year....
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Forum: Other Plants
01-10-2008, 04:11 PM
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Re: European Fan Palm Growth Rate
Barrie (I think),
He/She meant he/she wanted to know how long it would take to get a 6' trunk, 10' trunk, and 15' trunk. How long do you think it would take, Palmas? I am just getting interested in...
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