Forum: Banana Identification
06-20-2014, 11:54 AM
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Replies: 1
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Finally a flower, Help with ID
So after many years of growing banana plants, I finally have one that is producing this spring. Can anybody help me with a variety ID? I think I know but want some other opinions. I am uploading a...
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Forum: Banana Identification
12-09-2008, 01:42 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,183
Re: Unknown Banana
Thanks B,
I want to plant these outdoors next year and see if I get any different results that them living in a pot. I am on the edge of the zones that I think with a little winterization I may be...
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Forum: Banana Identification
12-09-2008, 10:26 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,183
Re: Unknown Banana
Bump- Anybody else want to take a stab at IDing my banana plants? I am drawing up plans for spring and if possible I want to incorporate them into the plantings. I will take winter precautions but...
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Forum: Banana Identification
11-19-2008, 08:38 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,183
Re: Unknown Banana
By the way, thanks for the answer Gabe. I'll be visiting the island for the first time next July so I am looking forward to seeing huge banana plants instead of the tiny hotel variety we have here.
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Forum: Banana Identification
11-19-2008, 08:36 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,183
Re: Unknown Banana
Bigger Pot? Its in a five gallon now. Maybe next year I'll plant them in the ground and see what happens. I'll keep the one of the pups in a pot to make sure I have one left in case the ground...
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Forum: Banana Identification
11-18-2008, 01:42 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,183
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Forum: Banana Identification
11-15-2008, 10:06 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,183
Unknown Banana
Hi All,
I've had the main plant for four years now. It has produced two pups,one in its own pot (two years old) and one I have left attached (from this year). I have not been able to ID the type...
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
06-12-2008, 07:09 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,476
Re: Basjoo update
Okay you have convinced me to try. I only have the mother, last years pup and this years pup so I'll wait until i have a couple more before jumping off the deep end.
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
06-11-2008, 01:36 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,476
Re: Basjoo update
You live in Wisconsin and are going to grow them in the ground? Do you plan on digging them up for the winter? I live in Kentucky and wouldn't think about trying to permanently plant a banana. I keep...
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
06-09-2008, 09:15 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,118
Re: Do you have a simillar experience?
Yes, I live in Z-6 and bring mine in for the winter. They look good all winter but every spring (2 years now) after taking them out they seem to stop leafing out. I watch for growth and get none. I...
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
05-30-2008, 12:02 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,319
Re: A couple questions
Update: I had to cut off the stem on this plant about 12 inches from the ground because it wouldn't grow after being put outside. Since then it has sprung a new leaf. The pup is still growing and all...
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
05-21-2008, 01:01 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,319
A couple questions
I have had a banana plant for going on three years. It had put out one pup last year, that I detached and repotted, and is putting out another this spring. This plant has never flowered or fruited....
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
05-12-2008, 08:39 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,342
Cutting of the Stalk?
Have had my banana plant indoors all winter and now that its outside it doesn't seem to want to grow. Should I cut off the stalk to start new growth? If so how low should I cut it?
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