Forum: Main Banana Discussion
11-10-2012, 01:06 AM
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Re: indoor fruit growth
that plant? No I wouldn't sell it.. I would trade it. Im looking for rose/fhia types / namwahs etc..
I was close to having it flower when I had problems with it. I lost it.. I gave a sucker to a...
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
11-10-2012, 12:33 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,383
Re: indoor fruit growth
orinocos tall or short taste great.. When they are ripe. Don't let anyone tell you any different.. Texture seems more gummy as opposed to others. I like them better than some of the other...
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
11-08-2012, 09:11 AM
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Replies: 32
Views: 11,857
True Blue Java - found a source!
Visited a club members open house this year a just remembered he was growing the BJ. Went back yesterday and got some pics and several pups. Traded for a big Pisang Klotek sucker.
Check out the...
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Forum: Banana Plants Wanted
10-31-2012, 10:29 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 5,935
Warning about possible scams
If you post a thread where you're looking for something to buy, please be aware that some scammers have been active and sent a PM to the member who has made such a post or posted a reply to the...
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Forum: Member Introductions
10-18-2012, 04:17 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 23,990
Re: African Rhino Horns
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=50571 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=50571&ppuser=12081)
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=51592...
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Forum: Member Introductions
10-17-2012, 06:54 PM
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Replies: 5
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Re: Hi from Maine!
Hi Dan from Dan in Florida. Number one requirement for zone 5 --- greenhouse, heated. That way you can grow out large pups in the GH and have a chance of fruiting in summer. Go for short cycle...
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Forum: Container Grown Banana Plants
09-19-2012, 04:38 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 8,283
Re: what lighting need for indoor Banana Plant
I have used a MH bulb 400 watt and supplimental window light for 4 smaller plants. Otherwise I purchased a t5 florescent 6 bulb fixture for all my plants elephant ears and bananas'. The MH covers...
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Forum: Container Grown Banana Plants
09-19-2012, 12:16 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 8,283
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
09-18-2012, 09:56 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,664
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Forum: Container Grown Banana Plants
09-18-2012, 07:45 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 8,283
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Forum: Container Grown Banana Plants
09-18-2012, 07:24 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 8,283
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Forum: Social Announcements & Good Wishes
09-16-2012, 02:51 AM
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Replies: 524
Views: 75,903
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Forum: Social Announcements & Good Wishes
09-15-2012, 06:24 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,310
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Forum: Social Announcements & Good Wishes
09-15-2012, 06:41 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,310
Ladies and Gents......
Ladies and Gents....palm tree enthusiasts and banana tree lovers. In approximately 6 weeks we are expecting another child. A human version, not a plant :ha:
It's going to be a surprise, we're not...
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
09-14-2012, 06:46 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 6,604
Re: A few variegated plants
Here's an update. This variegated Thai Tanne has been putting out mostly white leaves. They burn in partial sun. I moved the plant to the shade and it seems...
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Forum: Container Grown Banana Plants
09-13-2012, 08:37 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,096
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Forum: Container Grown Banana Plants
09-13-2012, 08:31 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,651
Re: Should I separate a large Zebrina pup?
if you have a lot of space in your greenhouse or if you want to increase your stock of zebrina, then take them off the mama. If you don't, pot it up a little bigger eventually and go for the clump in...
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Forum: Banana Plant Health And Maintenance Topics
09-06-2012, 08:58 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,599
Re: Newbie need help.
Well I can tell you it gets hot here (its going to be 101F today) and my banana's are thriving. I don't think you have a water problem unless its not enough. Browning on the edges of the leaves is a...
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Forum: Container Grown Banana Plants
09-04-2012, 10:14 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,651
Should I separate a large Zebrina pup?
I was wondering if I should separate one of my Musa Zebrina pups, its almost as big as the mother plant now. There is another smaller pup on the plant but it is also catching up with the mother...
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Forum: Banana Identification
09-01-2012, 01:12 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 3,678
Re: Petioles
These are just examples and are not guaranteed to be typical of all plants of these varieties, but this is what I have. Hope this helps.
Saba - mostly closed
<a...
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
08-27-2012, 07:37 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 8,120
Re: Taste review for Orinoco fruit!
Hello there, I think I read that you tried your orinoco's fried but that you tried them while they were still green. If you liked them OMG you would be in for a TREAT if you waited until they are...
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
08-27-2012, 05:04 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,550
Re: miracal grow...missed that one
Because it is too bleeping expensive and there is nothing "miraculous" about it.
See my post explaining it all here...: http://www.bananas.org/f312/would-work-16514.html#post203278
...the big one,...
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
08-27-2012, 01:33 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 8,120
Taste review for Orinoco fruit!
My Orinoco fruit finally ripened to perfection. Here's just some info, and notes on the flavor for anybody that may be interested in knowing.
The flag leaf appeared in the middle of may.
The stalk...
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Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas
08-15-2012, 10:26 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 7,025
Re: Tropical Ohio
Here's a few pictures of my maurelii, other bananas, etc in zone 5b Wisconsin.
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y255/wxman81/733e08b8.jpg
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y255/wxman81/3fd3400f.jpg
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
08-15-2012, 02:29 AM
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Replies: 33
Views: 6,604
A few variegated plants
Aloha All. I thought I would share a few variegated plants of mine. One in particular is almost all white. I know over the years I have read that many all white AeAe pups die off. Has anyone had...
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