Forum: Social Announcements & Good Wishes
06-17-2009, 11:58 PM
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Replies: 297
Views: 64,959
Re: In Memoriam: Tog Tan
Hi peeps..
Stefanie here, Tog's daughter. Not sure if it's appropriate to post with his account, but heck, if I created a new one, you guys would probably be confused.
I'm truly touched by this...
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Forum: Banana Seed Germination Forum
03-15-2009, 07:04 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 4,012
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Forum: Banana Seed Germination Forum
03-15-2009, 05:54 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 4,012
Re: Ensete sp. 'Kluay Pa'
Since Cannas and bananas are related, there may be quite a lot of similarity between seedlings. Best of luck!
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
09-14-2008, 12:05 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,742
Some pics from today...
A quick update...
Musa 'Black Thai'
http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj57/ph3lps/DSC04081.jpg
Musa 'Siam Peridot' from Joe Roz....thanks...
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Forum: Species Bananas
09-10-2008, 06:31 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 5,410
Musa dasycarpa given priority over M. velutina
This is another interesting article published by Markku Hakkinen. It seems that the name Musa dasycarpa now is given priority over Musa velutina, based on the fact that Kurz's description in 1867...
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
07-25-2008, 10:09 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,077
A quick photo update on a few things...
Ornata mat:
http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj57/ph3lps/DSC03670.jpg
Ornata in bloom:
http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj57/ph3lps/DSC03659.jpg
Ornata that overwintered in ground (mulch...
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
07-22-2008, 03:52 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 3,886
UK Ae ae flowering
Looks like my Ae ae is going to flower for the first time. It was cut in half back last winter to fit in my Polytunnel ,so the top of the stem is not very fat so I am thinking the flower will be...
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
07-13-2008, 11:17 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 2,785
Everything grew so much!!! (18 pics)
I got back from vacation last night at 10pm, and I immediately went to look at all of my plants, so here are some pictures from this morning.
The new bed for this year (L to R- Orinoco, Basjoo[can't...
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
07-04-2008, 06:28 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 2,404
Fun video of my bananas:
Hello all,
I decided to try to make a video today with my camera...so I did, of my new banana bed. I have pics of it in my gallery, but here is an actual video of it, and then at the end there are...
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Forum: Tissue Culturing & Other Propagation Techniques of Banana Plants
06-06-2008, 10:36 AM
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Replies: 97
Views: 61,736
Tissue Culture
following on from the Ensete Perrieri thread... Is there sufficient demand from .org members to jointly put some of the more unusual species into TC?
I seem to remember a number did this with Siam...
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Forum: Bananas.org Site News
05-24-2008, 10:36 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,419
Site rules published!
It's time we have a more transparent set of rules available for viewing at any time!
:2719:
So, I have created this page of rules that I hope you will find useful and informative:
Bananas.org...
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Forum: Tiki Hut
05-14-2008, 10:08 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,606
a few days in north britain...
Last week i went to west of France with a group of fans of palms for 3 days here are some pics of that place...
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=9627...
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Forum: Bananas.org Site News
05-10-2008, 12:31 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 4,595
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Forum: Species Bananas
05-08-2008, 09:24 PM
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Replies: 136
Views: 21,712
Re: Black Balbisiana
THEY ARE HERE!!!!!
Go ahead and place your order via this link:
RareBananas.com Musa Black Thai - Black Balbisiana - Black Stemmed Banana...
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Forum: Species Bananas
05-07-2008, 11:43 AM
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Replies: 136
Views: 21,712
Re: Black Balbisiana
Good news!
I should have them here in a day or two. :)
I'll keep everyone updated.
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Forum: Species Bananas
05-06-2008, 08:40 PM
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Replies: 136
Views: 21,712
Re: Black Balbisiana
Will speak with the lab tomorrow and get an idea for everyone, there were delays beyond my control.
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Forum: Bananas.org Site News
05-06-2008, 04:52 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,693
Re: Gabe has passed the 1000 posts mark
wow, I somehow missed out on this entire thread (like 4 months and a 152 posts late), but hey, better late than never,thanks all! I love sharing my experiences and learning new things as well from...
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Forum: Banana Seed Germination Forum
05-06-2008, 07:17 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 4,869
Re: Ensete Germination
Here is my experience:
With ensete, and ensete ventricosum in particular, it's either all or nothing in terms of germination.
Sometimes whole batches refuse to germinate at all, while on other...
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Forum: Other Plants
03-14-2008, 07:39 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 24,581
Tropical Looking Plants for Zone 6
After three years of researching, I've come up with a list of my favorite plants that can help transform your backyard into a tropical oasis. First list is of tropical looking plants. The second list...
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Forum: Site Help & Feedback
03-04-2008, 08:39 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 3,984
Re: Hey Jared!!!
Thanks guys. I really appreciate the kind words!
I really appreciate when you suggest the site to others that share the same interest. If it weren't for kind people telling others about the site, we...
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Forum: Species Bananas
03-02-2008, 12:11 PM
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Replies: 136
Views: 21,712
Re: Black Balbisiana
Hey guys, sorry for lack of update here.
The lab had an unexpected delay with these and they're still not ready.
Perhaps a couple more months still to wait. I'll get some updated pics of the one I...
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Forum: Banana Seed Germination Forum
02-26-2008, 11:03 AM
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Replies: 116
Views: 72,758
Re: germination guide
Here's a little video I worked on this weekend. Hope you'll like it, and that it could come in useful!
Musa germination guide (http://www.youtube.com/v/8bU6wley2HM&rel=1)
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Forum: Bananas.org Site News
02-26-2008, 01:21 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,796
Auctions & Classifieds
Good news!
The auctions are live!
vBClassified - Bananas.org (http://www.bananas.org/vbclassified.php)
Everything should be self explanatory.
If you have any questions or comments about the...
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Forum: Bananas.org Site News
02-25-2008, 01:47 AM
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Replies: 357
Views: 391,315
BananaBucks
I just installed a new feature called BananaBucks.
You earn BananaBucks for posting and replying to threads. You also earn for referrals and for other actions and interactions with the site (if you...
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Forum: Banana Plants For Sale & Auction
02-21-2008, 12:59 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 3,145
Re: Variegated Cavendish
Thanks fellow members, I will make a note and let you know when the pups come......ok? The Basoo was green. Bob
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