Forum: Main Banana Discussion
07-15-2012, 09:21 PM
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
07-14-2012, 12:46 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,889
Re: Basjoo's in the heat.
Yea the foliage is definitly a +. They just don't look so stressed and bleached out. Thanx-Nate:bananas_b
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
07-13-2012, 09:19 PM
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Replies: 7
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Basjoo's in the heat.
My Basjoos are doing horible this year. the temps have been near 100 for 3-4 weeks. They are much smaller than normal. They seem to stand still and put on a leaf every 10 days or so. They are growing...
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
07-31-2011, 09:49 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 4,617
Re: How to handle the heat
Here in SE Kansas we are stuck in this heat bubble. 98-106 for the last 5 weeks with very lil rain. All in all the nana's in full sun are doing -OK The Basjoo's just like the 80's better. They always...
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Forum: Social Announcements & Good Wishes
09-08-2009, 10:00 PM
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Replies: 48
Views: 5,172
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
07-28-2009, 08:57 PM
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Replies: 165
Views: 17,422
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
07-13-2009, 09:30 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,838
Green Ruby
This is my second year of growing a Siam Ruby but my first solid green pup. Are those a rarity or something seen quite often. Just curious.-Nate:waving:
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Forum: Banana Identification
07-12-2009, 08:05 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,509
Re: Orinoco or Basjoo?
Does it have any wax under the leaves? That will help us out. Orinoco's are quite waxy. Under the leaf and on the pseudostem. The plant in the pic seems to have a bright green pseudo which I have...
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Forum: Container Grown Banana Plants
07-11-2009, 01:43 PM
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Replies: 8
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Re: re potting....need help
I agree with Bryan. Pull it, dunk it, fill it, and water. Especially during this time of year. Roots are a lot more forgiving in spring.
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Forum: Other Plants
07-11-2009, 10:13 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,285
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Forum: Banana Identification
07-11-2009, 12:40 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,509
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
07-11-2009, 12:34 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 5,598
Re: HELP design my backyard
I dig it! Good work. I'm in the same boat. Trying to plan it all out but things keep changing. Well done. Like the rock path a lot.-Nate
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Forum: Other Plants
07-11-2009, 12:28 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,285
Z6 Bamboo
Could anyone suggest a fast spreading hardy bamboo for my area(Z6)? I've found several on the net but would like some thoughts from some real bamboo growers. Thanx in advance.-Nate:nanadrink:
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
07-05-2009, 10:43 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,733
Re: Need help!, Fiber bananas
It is probably Musa Basjoo. Japanese fiber banana (actually native to China). It can handle all of the sun you can give it. Lots of water during the summer. Max height is 16'+ but will take about...
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Forum: Other Plants
06-07-2009, 10:49 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,377
Attention Palm Experts
Recently had a friend pass and have inherited many of his plants. The one I have a question about is his 15 year old Filifera. I transplanted it about a month ago and it is standing still. It has...
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Forum: Banana Identification
06-02-2009, 10:16 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 8,030
Re: How to tell red dwarf from tall red?
Plumy and fig came from my friend (Ted)who passed. Got more recently. Gonna try to dig his big fig out or get a cutting started. I've been on a mission for weeks to get everthing I can out. Next...
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Forum: Banana Identification
06-02-2009, 10:09 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 8,030
Re: How to tell red dwarf from tall red?
Thanx but it's only my third year at the house. This year I inherited tons of plants after a friend passed (older guy in my gallery) and will double if not triple what I had last year. Half I don't...
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Forum: Banana Identification
06-02-2009, 09:30 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 8,030
Re: How to tell red dwarf from tall red?
Yep. First one I owned. It is probably my favorite. Actually the same spot was reserved for it this year and is still vacant. All I can find is lil one's. Need to find a decent sized one so to fill...
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Forum: Banana Identification
06-02-2009, 07:33 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 8,030
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Forum: Banana Identification
06-01-2009, 10:52 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,120
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Forum: Banana Identification
06-01-2009, 10:35 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 8,030
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Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas
06-01-2009, 09:47 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 17,598
Re: The correct hardiness of Musa basjoo
Micro climate is a big factor too. IMO. Mine come back in 6 and I just walk away from em. 8' already. Alot of it also has to do with the size of the corm. They are, quite amazing. Had Lasiocarpa...
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Forum: Cold Hardy Bananas
06-01-2009, 09:42 PM
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Replies: 10
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Re: How many pups can typically grow?
Basjoo's pup like crazy! Chop em off and spread them around the yard or to friends. I prefer to grow mine in a big clump so I leave most of them on. The mat will also spread that way and will come...
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
09-11-2008, 11:46 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,218
Re: Stick basjoo's
Most of my Basjoo's get spots on them. I don't know what they are, but it doesn't seem to hurt the plant.
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
09-11-2008, 11:43 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 6,986
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