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Forum: Main Banana Discussion 02-11-2010, 06:24 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,978
Posted By maestro1978lore
Re: brown around the leaf

Thanks guys for the replies.

Seriously though, you can't see it well by the picture, but as I said it has a perimetral brown crown around the leaf. I have thought that it might be overwatering...
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 02-10-2010, 04:03 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,978
Posted By maestro1978lore
Re: brown around the leaf

Thanks guys!!!
I am probably overprotective with it, like a mother with her first-born child!! :ha:

It is unbelievable that they are growing so much in the coldest months of the year! It seems to...
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 02-09-2010, 10:14 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,978
Posted By maestro1978lore
Pinwheel brown around the leaf

Deal all,

I would like to take the opportunity to ask you a question:

I have a Dwarf brazilian and a Basjoo, and they in early growing stage (see pics in the gallery). They look ok, but around the...
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 11-27-2009, 06:44 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,801
Posted By maestro1978lore
Re: Pests....vermin??

Just a quick update...check the picture:

after 8 days since trimmed it, put it in a smaller pot and added some expanded wax in the soil (with high content of peat)...
I think is a great result,...
Forum: Banana Plant Soil, Additives, and Fertilizer 11-18-2009, 10:53 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,911
Posted By maestro1978lore
Re: If not perfect...the best soil mix

Geez guys...your replies are so detailed!
Thank you so much.

Lorenzo
Forum: Banana Plant Soil, Additives, and Fertilizer 11-18-2009, 09:30 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,911
Posted By maestro1978lore
Re: If not perfect...the best soil mix

Thanks Tony! You are great!
Forum: Banana Plant Soil, Additives, and Fertilizer 11-18-2009, 09:10 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,911
Posted By maestro1978lore
Re: If not perfect...the best soil mix

Thanks Tony!
Isn't pearlite and expanded clay very similar?
Forum: Banana Plant Soil, Additives, and Fertilizer 11-18-2009, 08:43 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,911
Posted By maestro1978lore
Joy If not perfect...the best soil mix

Is there anybody out there so kind to suggest me the best soil mix for a Brazilian Banana Prata corm to be planted in a pot?

I am based in Milan, Italy: Milan, Italy Forecast : Weather Underground...
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 11-17-2009, 08:59 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,801
Posted By maestro1978lore
Re: Pests....vermin??

Elizabeth,

You are extremely kind and useful!!!
The only rotten part on the stems is 2 inches below the "new" sprout... so I would trim right below there. The only concern I have is that when I trim...
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 11-16-2009, 03:43 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,801
Posted By maestro1978lore
Re: Pests....vermin??

Lorax you are the MAN!!!! Thank you soooo much....

I am going to use your help once more...is there a specific moon condition, temperature or anything else that you would recommend I should wait to...
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 11-16-2009, 10:47 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,801
Posted By maestro1978lore
Re: Pests....vermin??

Thank you so much Lorax!

So, basically you are saying that I should:
1 - remove the corm from the current pot,
2 - remove the external rotten leaves,
3 - should I trim the roots?
4- the top of the...
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 11-16-2009, 09:26 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,801
Posted By maestro1978lore
Re: Pests....vermin??

Thank you so very much for the advice!
By the way, I have serious doubt that is getting rotten!!!! I had to remove the external leaves of the corm and I found out at the "base" (where the leave is...
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 11-13-2009, 05:46 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,801
Posted By maestro1978lore
Hiya Pests....vermin??

Dear all,

I would like to ask your assistance.
I have a Brazilian Banana Prata (see gallery) and I have notice that on the top of the shoot there are several little grey animals (lice?).
They stay...
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 10-29-2009, 09:28 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,737
Posted By maestro1978lore
Re: 2 months since planted - Brazilian Banana Prata

Thanks Richard!!
As you can see from the pics, it is in front of a window, so it catches quite a lot of sunlight. The temperature never goes under 18/20 °C. I have also added a special fabric around...
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 10-29-2009, 05:23 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,737
Posted By maestro1978lore
Cold 2 months since planted - Brazilian Banana Prata

Dear all,

I would like to kindly ask your assistance/opinion.
I have planted a Brazilian Banana Prata (Dwarf Brazilian ?) rhizome in August 29th. I am located in Milan, Italy.
After about 5 weeks,...
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 09-29-2009, 08:28 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,254
Posted By maestro1978lore
Joy happiness always comes with a banana...

Dear bananas enthusiasts,

Finally I have become a dad for the first time!!!
After failing with some Musa Ornata seeds, I made it...
In the gallery the "head" of my Brazilian Banana Prata, born in...
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 09-08-2009, 02:39 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,891
Posted By maestro1978lore
Re: Assistance request Musa AAB - Banana Prata ana

I just uploaded two pictures of the pup/rhizome..... should I be worried???
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 09-07-2009, 03:20 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,891
Posted By maestro1978lore
Re: Assistance request Musa AAB - Banana Prata ana

Thank you vey much for the tips.
The conditions of the pups were good, and they have not been out of soil for more than 30 days.
Still nothing happen yet.
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 09-04-2009, 08:32 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,891
Posted By maestro1978lore
Re: Assistance request Musa AAB - Banana Prata ana

Oh, by the way, there are no sprouts or anything like that....nothing has changed since I plant them (over ten days ago)...
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 09-04-2009, 07:54 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,891
Posted By maestro1978lore
Re: Assistance request Musa AAB - Banana Prata ana

Thank you very much!
I love the wine tip ;)...

Did you trim / cut the rhizome / bulb before planting it?
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 09-04-2009, 05:55 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,891
Posted By maestro1978lore
Pinwheel Assistance request Musa AAB - Banana Prata ana

Dear all,

I have brought back from Brazil (Pernambuco State, NE) two rhizomes (bulbs) of banana prata (MUSA AAB) long more or less 25 inches (60 cm).
I have planted it in a vase with a diameter of...
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