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Forum: Other Plants 06-11-2011, 09:39 PM
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Posted By capthof
Re: Dragon Fruit

Looks Good Tony!
Forum: Other Plants 06-10-2011, 06:48 AM
Replies: 791
Views: 167,836
Posted By capthof
Re: Dragon Fruit

The flower in the picture is an American Beauty, the one Chris Rollins added.
Some nursery's here just sell Red, white and yellow to simplify things.
The Hemp rope has been my favorite for rapping...
Forum: Other Plants 06-09-2011, 08:53 PM
Replies: 791
Views: 167,836
Posted By capthof
Re: Dragon Fruit

I put several varieties in pots with three foot post formed a "T" or "H" structure. Secure the post to the bottom of the pots with fender washers. Rap the post with hemp rope or burlap so the roots...
Forum: Other Plants 08-18-2010, 09:29 PM
Replies: 234
Views: 49,077
Posted By capthof
Re: Dragon Fruit update

Time to enjoy the fruits of my labor!!!!
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=35793&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=35793)
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 08-12-2010, 08:08 PM
Replies: 193
Views: 35,732
Posted By capthof
Re: Dwarf Namwah!!!

Throw some more fertilizer on it!!!!
Hurry up; we want to see some naners!
Forum: Other Plants 08-11-2010, 05:30 PM
Replies: 234
Views: 49,077
Posted By capthof
Re: Dragon Fruit update

They will blossom fairly fast, this is what they look like after a month or so after the bloom. The spines on mine did not fall off but they did brush off when the fruit turned completely yellow....
Forum: Other Plants 08-11-2010, 02:10 PM
Replies: 234
Views: 49,077
Posted By capthof
Re: Dragon Fruit update

Yes that is what they look like!
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 08-07-2010, 09:08 PM
Replies: 193
Views: 35,732
Posted By capthof
Re: Dwarf Namwah!!!

Get ready for a Big Bud.
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 08-03-2010, 06:51 AM
Replies: 193
Views: 35,732
Posted By capthof
Re: Dwarf Namwah!!!

This is the latest bunch of D. Namwah this year.
Another thing to look at is the big broad leaves.
I had to bend a leaf down to get a good photo.
The bananas are bright green at this...
Forum: Other Plants 08-02-2010, 06:39 PM
Replies: 234
Views: 49,077
Posted By capthof
Re: Dragon Fruit update

After a hard night, these look like they could use some aspirin!
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=35163&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=35163)
Forum: Other Plants 07-31-2010, 02:58 PM
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Views: 49,077
Posted By capthof
I hope mine set fruit this year. I have no idea...

I hope mine set fruit this year. I have no idea of the varieties I have only that they are white ,red,and yellow.

These American Beauties should open tonight.
Last one did not set fruit so wish me...
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 07-29-2010, 07:48 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,611
Posted By capthof
Re: Musa Nang Phaya

Actually I have two separate plants, it has been two years and the just don't grow very fast. I am tempted to replace it with one that will produce. I have others like Dwarf Namwah, Ice Cream,...
Forum: Other Plants 07-18-2010, 11:44 AM
Replies: 791
Views: 167,836
Posted By capthof
Re: Dragon Fruit

Without a doubt the yellow are the sweetest, once you get past the spines.
If your were looking for a burst of flavor grab a mango.
It is the uniqueness of the pitaya, the large blooms at night, the...
Forum: Other Plants 06-29-2010, 11:46 PM
Replies: 791
Views: 167,836
Posted By capthof
Re: Dragon Fruit

http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=33448&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=33448)

Looks like she bloomed tonight 6/30/2010.
I hope it sets fruit and yes I...
Forum: Other Plants 06-28-2010, 09:16 PM
Replies: 791
Views: 167,836
Posted By capthof
Re: Dragon Fruit

With Limited space we will have to settle for the mobile model.
I do have some that I turned loose on some Cabbage Palms and they are lovin' it!
Forum: Other Plants 06-28-2010, 07:18 PM
Replies: 791
Views: 167,836
Posted By capthof
Re: Dragon Fruit

http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=33400&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=33400)

This is an American Beauty that I decided to put in a pot.
On the left hand...
Forum: Banana Identification 06-27-2010, 10:02 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,400
Posted By capthof
Misi Luki oor Ice Cream?

http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=33322&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=33322)

I was sold the banana and was told it was a Misi Luki. Later I looked and...
Forum: Other Plants 06-18-2010, 06:15 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 18,973
Posted By capthof
Re: Mangos

At my age I wonder if I'll be around for my bananas to ripen.:ha:
But that is neat to know about the monoembryonic and polyembryonic.
I had heard to can open up the seed and find out if they are mono...
Forum: Other Plants 06-17-2010, 06:43 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 18,973
Posted By capthof
Re: Mangos

Please remember that nature can be a real trickster when growing Mangoes.
Very rarely are they true to seed. Grafted mangoes are the only sure way to get what you want.
Forum: Other Plants 06-15-2010, 09:31 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 18,973
Posted By capthof
Re: Mangos

I don't have any more room. But the Duncan or Florigon would be my pick.
If you need some bud wood I have Nam doc mia, Cogshall, Malika, Rosigold and Carrie.
Forum: Other Plants 06-15-2010, 09:01 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 18,973
Posted By capthof
Re: Mangos

Rosigold
Forum: Other Plants 05-16-2010, 04:16 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 18,973
Posted By capthof
Re: Mangos

The black mold and the scale are related. Malathion is your best bet to eliminate the scale and the mold should vanish later.
It it is a small tree you can wash the leaves after the pest are...
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 04-10-2010, 07:08 PM
Replies: 149
Views: 18,663
Posted By capthof
Re: Ae Ae propagation project

Mine looks like the one in the front after this winter.
It reminds me of the Ole Charlie Brown Christmas Tree.
Forum: Other Plants 03-27-2010, 08:20 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 18,973
Posted By capthof
Re: Mangos

If you are growing from a seed the chances of getting a Mango like the one you ate is slim.
Nature can be a real trickster, the only way to get what you want is to buy a grafted tree.
If you are...
Forum: Main Banana Discussion 12-08-2009, 03:04 PM
Replies: 193
Views: 35,732
Posted By capthof
Re: Dwarf Namwah!!!

Looks like Déjà banana!
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