Forum: Container Grown Banana Plants
12-31-2015, 08:40 PM
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Replies: 8
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Re: Musa Poquito--what do you think?
Thank you, Mark. Now I know the first thing I should do is look at the roots when I suspect a problem. I re-potted it today into a 6 inch pot. Didn't have an terracotta that size, so I used a plastic...
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Forum: Container Grown Banana Plants
12-31-2015, 03:55 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,278
Re: Musa Poquito--what do you think?
Well, I slipped it out of the pot, and it has nice, white roots that fill the pot. I mean, not COMPLETELY, because there is some soil, but it's mostly roots. So... I guess that means I should put it...
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Forum: Container Grown Banana Plants
12-29-2015, 10:49 PM
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Replies: 6
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Re: Is it a lost cause? Truly Tiny
There is no way the plant experienced excess water or fertilization for an extended period of time, as I had just re-potted that plant the day before I posted the pic. It was in a 4" pot before. The...
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Forum: Container Grown Banana Plants
12-29-2015, 10:33 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,278
Re: Musa Poquito--what do you think?
Mark, I will watch for growth. Should I take off all the old medium and spread the roots, or plop it into a bigger pot as is? I don't want to stress it unnecessarily, so thought that might be kinder...
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Forum: Container Grown Banana Plants
12-29-2015, 09:40 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,278
Musa Poquito--what do you think?
Received it yesterday. 9" tall, in a 4" pot. Should I wait to repot it until spring? It's in a west window, will get dappled sun in late afternoon. I'm in S. California. It will be a strictly indoor...
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Forum: Container Grown Banana Plants
12-26-2015, 10:05 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,331
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Forum: Container Grown Banana Plants
12-26-2015, 03:17 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,331
Is it a lost cause? Truly Tiny
I posted a few weeks ago. My Truly Tiny looks much worse since being repotted. The corm is no longer firm. I can squish it easily. The Little Prince has still got a firm corm, so I know it still has...
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Forum: Container Grown Banana Plants
12-20-2015, 10:07 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,422
Re: My two dwarves look bad
I will definitely repot the Poquito, now that I know what I did wrong the first time around. Thanks to you guys for being so supportive! And I'll make sure I don't give up unless they die back and...
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Forum: Container Grown Banana Plants
12-20-2015, 04:40 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,422
Re: My two dwarves look bad
Makes sense (about growing them in water less the soil)! So that mystery is solved. Truly Tiny looks AWFUL today. Droopy and more brown on the edges. Little Prince looks about the same. I realize the...
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Forum: Container Grown Banana Plants
12-20-2015, 02:02 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,422
Re: My two dwarves look bad
You know what is weird? I grew a Little Prince in hydroculture for a couple of years, and it was so happy, and looked great. It suddenly died, but I had it looking good for TWO YEARS! I wonder how...
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Forum: Container Grown Banana Plants
12-19-2015, 12:37 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,422
Re: My two dwarves look bad
Okay, I feel some hope now. The tips were browning in some areas, yes. It can be seen in the photo. I'll continue to mist. I'll also make sure the soil doesn't get dry more than an inch down. You've...
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Forum: Container Grown Banana Plants
12-18-2015, 09:39 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,422
Re: My two dwarves look bad
Thank you for the help! Honestly, I didn't know they were in so much trouble! I would have posted earlier if I'd known, but these are my first bananas, and I thought they might just be looking ratty...
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Forum: Container Grown Banana Plants
12-17-2015, 08:46 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,422
My two dwarves look bad
Hi - I have two dwarf bananas that aren't looking good. They did well and put out new leaves over spring and early summer. However, near the end of the summer they started to look bad. They are in...
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Forum: Container Grown Banana Plants
05-29-2015, 12:17 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,317
Re: Fertilizer and soil for new banana?
I didn't know about putting Wiki in my search. Good idea. Yes, I've noticed there are a lot of varying opinions on banana care and soils. That is why I came here. You guys should know better than...
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Forum: Container Grown Banana Plants
05-27-2015, 03:58 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,317
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Forum: Container Grown Banana Plants
09-29-2014, 09:00 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,221
Re: Want houseplant! Truly Tiny or SDC?
If it won't be happy indoors, I don't think I'll get one after all. I don't want to buy a plant unless I can give it the conditions it wants. Also, I read that some people are allergic to bananas...
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Forum: Container Grown Banana Plants
09-28-2014, 03:07 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,108
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Forum: Container Grown Banana Plants
09-28-2014, 03:06 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,317
Fertilizer and soil for new banana?
Once I order my banana, I want to be sure I'm using the right soil and fertilizer. I read peat mixed about half and half with perlite is good. Should I do that? It'll be in a pot, indoors. Also, I...
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Forum: Container Grown Banana Plants
09-28-2014, 03:02 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,403
Re: Two year old SDC
I'm brand new to bananas, but it's beautiful! I can't wait to get one for myself!
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Forum: Container Grown Banana Plants
09-27-2014, 10:31 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,221
Want houseplant! Truly Tiny or SDC?
I have many varieties of houseplants, and want a banana that won't get over 2-3 feet at the most. I like the idea of a Truly Tiny, but are they difficult? I don't care about fruiting--just want an...
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