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Leolady · 05-02-2010, 02:32 PM

About a month ago a friend sent me 5 Ensete Glaucum seeds, which I promptly set out to try to germinate. 3 of the 5 seeds did germinate, but 2 didn't make it. The third one, I potted up in a styrofoam cup and it has grown to about 4 inches tall, with 3 leaves.

Now to the problem. When I water it, which I do very gently, the seedling always falls over, and I have to straighten it up in the soil by pushing soil around it. This tells me, that there surely can't be very many roots forming.

Can someone please advise me on what to do? This is my first time ever germinating a banana seed, and I certainly don't want to lose it.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Bonnie

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Leolady Leolady's Photo Gallery Location: Lafayette, Indiana Find me on the map! Zone: arborday.org hardiness zones: 5 - 6 Name: Bonnie D. Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 52 BananaBucks : 36,890 Feedback: 0 / 0% Said "Thanks" 52 Times Was Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 0 Times	Ensete Glaucum Seedling. Need Help About a month ago a friend sent me 5 Ensete Glaucum seeds, which I promptly set out to try to germinate. 3 of the 5 seeds did germinate, but 2 didn't make it. The third one, I potted up in a styrofoam cup and it has grown to about 4 inches tall, with 3 leaves. Now to the problem. When I water it, which I do very gently, the seedling always falls over, and I have to straighten it up in the soil by pushing soil around it. This tells me, that there surely can't be very many roots forming. Can someone please advise me on what to do? This is my first time ever germinating a banana seed, and I certainly don't want to lose it. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Bonnie