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Forum: Main Banana Discussion 10-15-2015, 01:16 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,270
Posted By xeriscape8321
Re: Chima Meta Chimera

I'm getting ready to put it in the ground this weekend. I think then it will reach itrs full potential and maybe i'll see some pups, Variegation on the leaves is as stable as can be. The stripes...
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 10-12-2015, 05:57 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,270
Posted By xeriscape8321
Re: Chima Meta Chimera

it wasn't purchased from TyTy...i would never have purchased from them . it was purchased from a nursery called Andrews Gardens....package then arrived with a shipping label indicating that the plant...
Forum: Other Plants 10-11-2015, 03:46 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,275
Posted By xeriscape8321
Re: Anyone have a dwarf papaya tree?

So, let me be the first to warn you about the word "dwarf"...I purchased what logees is selling (although i did not buy it from them), It's a "dwarf" variety of papaya called Papaya ‘TR Hovey’...
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 10-11-2015, 02:00 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,270
Posted By xeriscape8321
Chima Meta Chimera

Here is another variegated banana that i have that is doing well. It was purchased from TYTY nursery as "Chima Meta Chimera"....several of the knowledgeable members of several banana sites have...
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 10-11-2015, 01:11 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,832
Posted By xeriscape8321
Manini (AeAe) and D'ang Florida updates

The D'ang Florida corms came in a month before the Manini's but the Manini's have really taken off...the Manini (AeAe) corms were planted on august 4th....The Floridas were in small pots and were...
Forum: Member Introductions 09-09-2015, 06:12 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,348
Posted By xeriscape8321
Re: South Florida Farm

5 acres in west palm beach? Well, if it were east palm beach i would say bah hum bug...west palm beach acreage (if far from the coastline) is probably (possibly) doable... try getting 5 acres here in...
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 09-09-2015, 06:04 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,531
Posted By xeriscape8321
Re: Manini (AeAe) corms doing great!!

As we have learned from the scientific community, tissue culture isn't the best means of propagation for Manini....The only way to get a true Aeae (Manini) into a collection today is to spend the...
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 09-07-2015, 08:47 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,531
Posted By xeriscape8321
Re: Manini (AeAe) corms doing great!!

If you search Garden Web for AeAe posts there is a comical one from many years ago that says "DO NOT BUY AEAE" soon it will be tissue cultured and you can buy it for $20......Well he was no prophet,...
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 09-02-2015, 05:39 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,531
Posted By xeriscape8321
Re: Manini (AeAe) corms doing great!!

You're somewhat correct..the plants to the right are variegated Namwha's ;)
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 09-01-2015, 06:15 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,531
Posted By xeriscape8321
Manini (AeAe) corms doing great!!

I'm always hesitant about posting pics before I'm sure a plant, or in this case Corms, will establish themselves...i finally feel confident these Manini (Hawaiian AeAe's) will do well...this is less...
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 08-30-2015, 08:10 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,402
Posted By xeriscape8321
Re: Major alert on Erika - State of Emergency Declared in Florida

well, you and me both. Remnants of Erika has supplied some rain, but very sporadic...still feeling the drought that south florida is in.....seems real rainfall seems to side skirt us here
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 08-28-2015, 03:53 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,402
Posted By xeriscape8321
Re: Major alert on Erika - State of Emergency Declared in Florida

Of course we don't want the winds but bring on the rains...we are in such a drought here in eastern ft lauderdale. I bet every square foot could absorb a bathtub full of water without flooding
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Forum: Ornamental Bananas 08-27-2015, 01:05 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,941
Posted By xeriscape8321
Re: Ensete Mauelii? I think not...opinions please??

Well after i sent pictures of whatever these are to Santa Rosa Gardens, They acknowledge that these are indeed NOT Ensete Maurelii (no surprise there) and have refunded my money PLUS they are sending...
Forum: Ornamental Bananas 08-26-2015, 04:53 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,941
Posted By xeriscape8321
Ensete Mauelii? I think not...opinions please??

have a question about these Ensete Maurelii that i purchased from Santa Rosa Gardens several weeks ago...they aren't showing even a hint of red...is that something that young tissue cultured Ensete...
Forum: Other Plants 08-18-2015, 07:51 PM
Replies: 791
Views: 188,720
Posted By xeriscape8321
Re: Dragon Fruit

I work (volunteer) at a local food bank who receives donations from several of the local markets in the area. Recently we received a donation of some dragon fruits from a local area market. I never...
Forum: Other Plants 08-07-2015, 09:38 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,325
Posted By xeriscape8321
Re: Brugmansias

Those are great choices when starting out with brugmansias siege2050. Every one of those brugmansias are easy to grow and very generous with their blooms. They are not hardy in zone 7, you will...
Forum: Other Plants 08-07-2015, 04:55 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,325
Posted By xeriscape8321
Brugmansias

I have often spoken of my brugmansias and how i am trying to create a garden where a symbiotic relationship exists between my bananas and by brugmansias. Here are a few brugmansias that are blooming...
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 08-05-2015, 06:09 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,122
Posted By xeriscape8321
Re: Dwarf botanic species - looking for suggestions from experts to banana beginner.

Well, i'm not in your growing zone (nor am i an expert) but may i suggest you google the "Musa Truly Tiny" variety...dwarf plant that produces a small edible fruit...seems to be the ideal container...
Forum: Banana Plants For Sale & Auction 08-04-2015, 03:48 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,436
Posted By xeriscape8321
Re: Dwarf Gros Michel

Wow, not much out there on the internet about the size of a Dwarf Gros Michel. How tall does the plant get?
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 08-04-2015, 03:11 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,683
Posted By xeriscape8321
Re: Manini corms arrived and potted up!!

Don't i know it, and in zone 10b (frost free) i have a good chance of seeing these babies thrive year round with no protection...except maybe a tropical storm or a hurricane....we all have to deal...
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 08-04-2015, 12:55 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,683
Posted By xeriscape8321
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 08-04-2015, 10:53 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,683
Posted By xeriscape8321
Re: Manini corms arrived and potted up!!

Check Ebay....found a reputable seller that didn't have to ship all the way from Thailand to the states..and he's a long time member of this group :}
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 08-04-2015, 10:37 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,683
Posted By xeriscape8321
Manini corms arrived and potted up!!

:woohoonaner:

These are some super nice Manini corms (thank you Keith), and looking forward to seeing them grow side by side with my D'ang...
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 08-03-2015, 06:20 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,355
Posted By xeriscape8321
Variegated Namwha's

here are two variegated Namwha's i have been fortunate enough to add to my collection. On the left is a Dwarf Namwha and on the right is Namwah Mali Ong. Although hard to tell, the variegation on the...
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 08-02-2015, 06:23 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,499
Posted By xeriscape8321
Re: Looks like an anaconda swallowing un toro

Its the island of Puerto Rico..... the enchanted island...la isla encantada....if you have never been there, you should go.....anywhere other than San Juan that is....San Juan is much too...
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