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jbclem · 04-22-2007, 04:44 AM

I just dug up two pups from my old house and brought them up to my current residence. I think the mother plant was a dwarf Brasilian, but I'm not 100% sure. What are some identifying characteristics that I can look for...actually, right now that would have to be leaf color. Is there a leaf shape difference? How about stem color. I'll try to post some photos tomorrow if it's a sunny day.

Also, since I just dug these up...should I wait a day or two before planting them, to let the corms harden up a bit. One pup is about 2 feet high, the other 4-5 feet. Both have roots dangling and I cut into the mother corm as much as I could. Right now I have the smaller one soaking in a bucket of water with Vit. B1. The larger plant is in a shady area with the corm/roots covered with a piece of plastic.

jc

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jbclem Junior Member jbclem's Photo Gallery Location: Topanga Canyon, Ca. (Zone 9b) Find me on the map! Zone: 9b Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 57 BananaBucks : 48,674 Feedback: 0 / 0% Said "Thanks" 0 Times Was Thanked 22 Times in 17 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 0 Times	Indentifying a Dwarf Brasilian? When to plant these puppies? I just dug up two pups from my old house and brought them up to my current residence. I think the mother plant was a dwarf Brasilian, but I'm not 100% sure. What are some identifying characteristics that I can look for...actually, right now that would have to be leaf color. Is there a leaf shape difference? How about stem color. I'll try to post some photos tomorrow if it's a sunny day. Also, since I just dug these up...should I wait a day or two before planting them, to let the corms harden up a bit. One pup is about 2 feet high, the other 4-5 feet. Both have roots dangling and I cut into the mother corm as much as I could. Right now I have the smaller one soaking in a bucket of water with Vit. B1. The larger plant is in a shady area with the corm/roots covered with a piece of plastic. jc Attached Thumbnails Last edited by jbclem : 04-25-2007 at 03:59 PM.