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mfeldman39 · 06-27-2015, 07:14 PM

Hi!
I just found this site and am thrilled.

Was given dwarf banana plants 3 years ago in a large container, but they have never given fruit. Hoping I will find some answers on this site.
By the way, I have no idea what kind of banana plant it is...wish I did! (o:

Oh, I live in South Florida (Jupiter area). Very hot here.
And here is a picture of my banana plant

Looking forward to learning!

Mk

Snarkie · 06-27-2015, 07:36 PM

Welcome to the site!

JP · 06-27-2015, 07:42 PM

I'll give you some tips:
-Put your location in your profile.
-Post pics.
Doing so will make it easier for other members to help you. Welcome among us!

mfeldman39 · 06-27-2015, 08:44 PM

Thank you!

I live in South Florida.
It is pretty hot here all year round!

Here is a picture of my banana plant!
Thank you all for your help...I didn't expect this kind of response!
Wow!

Let me know if this link worked! Thank you!

JP · 06-27-2015, 08:57 PM

Yes, it worked. Nice little plants. I would have used 2 pots: 1 plant per pot. Or maybe directly planted in the yard... At that size, don't expect fruits for a while.

mfeldman39 · 06-27-2015, 09:14 PM

Any idea what kind they are?

Also, someone told me that if all the leaves are the same "rounded" one, and a "spear" shaped leaf doesn't appear...that is it a "non-fruit bearer".

Is that true?

Kat2 · 06-27-2015, 09:34 PM

Your plants are 3 years old? That's not a current picture, is it? If so, you have a really, really long time to wait for fruit and it may never come.

Search your local CL and find someone selling pups from their backyard. Expect to pay between $5 to $20 for probably an unknown variety but one that will fruit for you. Don't bother potting it unless you have no land for gardening.

mfeldman39 · 06-27-2015, 09:40 PM

Hi Kat,

Yes, they are are 3 years old.
I actually just culled the dead ones...and replanted these two pups into a new container about 2 weeks ago. The picture is current.

But they are dwarf bananas.
I was told they won't grow to be very big.
But do they look small even for "dwarf" banana plants?

The soil around our house is very sandy.
I don't know if it would support banana plants well.
Plus, my husband doesn't want banana plants taking over our small backyard, hence wanting types that I can successfully grow in pots.

So, perhaps because none of the others ever gave fruit, I should buy some new pups and start over?

Thanks for all the help and advice.
I am truly a novice at this!

Mk

Kat2 · 06-27-2015, 09:48 PM

You can grow them in pots but the pro side of tolerating this horrible heat is that you don't have to do so. I'm very new to bananas (not gardening) but those appear beyond dwarf to me. I forgot that you can buy a Dwarf Cavendish at any Walmart, HD or Lowes in FL for just under $8. That's the only variety they sell where I live and your selection may be better but it's a known fruiting banana.

Is there any way you could check with your benefactor about the history of these plants?

mfeldman39 · 06-27-2015, 09:56 PM

Thanks Kat!

Yes, I will see if the friend who gave them to me knows what kind they are.

I will also begin to check around for nurseries who may carry some nice varieties.

Any suggestions for hardy dwarf bananas for Zone 10?

Thanks!!

JP · 06-27-2015, 10:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mfeldman39

Hi Kat,

Plus, my husband doesn't want banana plants taking over our small backyard, hence wanting types that I can successfully grow in pots.

Mk

Lol! I don't have that problem anymore. I say: wife out, nanners in! And the kid stay. Need to share all those bananas with someone!

Seriously, if I'd have your climate, my backyard would be filled with nanners. If you want to walk on the grass, go to the park!!!

Don't start over, give them a chance. Fertilize them though, they might need it.

mfeldman39 · 06-27-2015, 10:15 PM

LOL, JP!

Nah, this husband is a keeper.
I will find a way to get my nanners too! (o:

I just transplanted them into some nice organic soil with compost in between layers of the soil. So they should have a good start.

I was told that bananas LOVE to be watered? Is that true?
I don't want to over-water them. But want to make sure I am giving them a good start in life.

I have another container.
So I am going to find another type of banana to plant in that one.
Any suggestions for good fruiters, in Zone 10?

Thanks!!

JP · 06-27-2015, 10:31 PM

It depends on a lot of factors... We don't have the same climate but I'd say do not overwater unless your soil drains very very well.

With the smile you've got, you shouldn't have any problem with your husband letting you dig a nice little place for your nanners.

I just got 2 Truly tiny. At max 3 feet high, they make great container plants. I find them pretty cute too! See for yourself. Here's the link: Truly tiny

Richard · 06-27-2015, 10:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mfeldman39

Any idea what kind they are?

Also, someone told me that if all the leaves are the same "rounded" one, and a "spear" shaped leaf doesn't appear...that is it a "non-fruit bearer".

Is that true?

No.

mfeldman39 · 06-28-2015, 10:48 AM

What is a CL?

Thanks!

Kat2 · 06-28-2015, 10:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mfeldman39

What is a CL?

Thanks!

Craigslist.

mfeldman39 · 06-28-2015, 10:59 AM

I'm going to have to catch up with all the lingo!
LOL.

Thanks, Kat!

06-27-2015, 07:14 PM	#1 (permalink)
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06-27-2015, 08:44 PM	#4 (permalink)
mfeldman39 Location: Jupiter, FL Find me on the map! Zone: 10 Name: Mk Join Date: Jun 2015 Posts: 12 BananaBucks : 4,822 Feedback: 0 / 0% Said "Thanks" 10 Times Was Thanked 5 Times in 4 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 15 Times	Re: Saying Hi! Thank you! I live in South Florida. It is pretty hot here all year round! Here is a picture of my banana plant! Thank you all for your help...I didn't expect this kind of response! Wow! Let me know if this link worked! Thank you! Last edited by mfeldman39 : 06-27-2015 at 09:13 PM.

06-27-2015, 08:57 PM	#5 (permalink)
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06-27-2015, 09:14 PM	#6 (permalink)
mfeldman39 Location: Jupiter, FL Find me on the map! Zone: 10 Name: Mk Join Date: Jun 2015 Posts: 12 BananaBucks : 4,822 Feedback: 0 / 0% Said "Thanks" 10 Times Was Thanked 5 Times in 4 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 15 Times	Re: Saying Hi! Any idea what kind they are? Also, someone told me that if all the leaves are the same "rounded" one, and a "spear" shaped leaf doesn't appear...that is it a "non-fruit bearer". Is that true?

06-27-2015, 09:34 PM	#7 (permalink)
Kat2 Location: Now nesting in Titusville, FL Zone: 10A or 9B ish. Like it matters? Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 2,153 BananaBucks : 309,065 Feedback: 0 / 0% Said "Thanks" 2,921 Times Was Thanked 2,669 Times in 1,322 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 595 Times	Re: Saying Hi! Your plants are 3 years old? That's not a current picture, is it? If so, you have a really, really long time to wait for fruit and it may never come. Search your local CL and find someone selling pups from their backyard. Expect to pay between $5 to $20 for probably an unknown variety but one that will fruit for you. Don't bother potting it unless you have no land for gardening. __________________

06-27-2015, 09:40 PM	#8 (permalink)
mfeldman39 Location: Jupiter, FL Find me on the map! Zone: 10 Name: Mk Join Date: Jun 2015 Posts: 12 BananaBucks : 4,822 Feedback: 0 / 0% Said "Thanks" 10 Times Was Thanked 5 Times in 4 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 15 Times	Re: Saying Hi! Hi Kat, Yes, they are are 3 years old. I actually just culled the dead ones...and replanted these two pups into a new container about 2 weeks ago. The picture is current. But they are dwarf bananas. I was told they won't grow to be very big. But do they look small even for "dwarf" banana plants? The soil around our house is very sandy. I don't know if it would support banana plants well. Plus, my husband doesn't want banana plants taking over our small backyard, hence wanting types that I can successfully grow in pots. So, perhaps because none of the others ever gave fruit, I should buy some new pups and start over? Thanks for all the help and advice. I am truly a novice at this! Mk

06-27-2015, 09:48 PM	#9 (permalink)
Kat2 Location: Now nesting in Titusville, FL Zone: 10A or 9B ish. Like it matters? Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 2,153 BananaBucks : 309,065 Feedback: 0 / 0% Said "Thanks" 2,921 Times Was Thanked 2,669 Times in 1,322 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 595 Times	Re: Saying Hi! You can grow them in pots but the pro side of tolerating this horrible heat is that you don't have to do so. I'm very new to bananas (not gardening) but those appear beyond dwarf to me. I forgot that you can buy a Dwarf Cavendish at any Walmart, HD or Lowes in FL for just under $8. That's the only variety they sell where I live and your selection may be better but it's a known fruiting banana. Is there any way you could check with your benefactor about the history of these plants? __________________

06-27-2015, 09:56 PM	#10 (permalink)
mfeldman39 Location: Jupiter, FL Find me on the map! Zone: 10 Name: Mk Join Date: Jun 2015 Posts: 12 BananaBucks : 4,822 Feedback: 0 / 0% Said "Thanks" 10 Times Was Thanked 5 Times in 4 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 15 Times	Re: Saying Hi! Thanks Kat! Yes, I will see if the friend who gave them to me knows what kind they are. I will also begin to check around for nurseries who may carry some nice varieties. Any suggestions for hardy dwarf bananas for Zone 10? Thanks!!

06-27-2015, 10:15 PM	#12 (permalink)
mfeldman39 Location: Jupiter, FL Find me on the map! Zone: 10 Name: Mk Join Date: Jun 2015 Posts: 12 BananaBucks : 4,822 Feedback: 0 / 0% Said "Thanks" 10 Times Was Thanked 5 Times in 4 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 15 Times	Re: Saying Hi! LOL, JP! Nah, this husband is a keeper. I will find a way to get my nanners too! (o: I just transplanted them into some nice organic soil with compost in between layers of the soil. So they should have a good start. I was told that bananas LOVE to be watered? Is that true? I don't want to over-water them. But want to make sure I am giving them a good start in life. I have another container. So I am going to find another type of banana to plant in that one. Any suggestions for good fruiters, in Zone 10? Thanks!!

06-27-2015, 10:31 PM	#13 (permalink)
JP Location: Trois-Rivières, Québec Find me on the map! Zone: 4 Name: JP Join Date: Nov 2014 Posts: 1,227 BananaBucks : 160,563 Feedback: 3 / 100% Said "Thanks" 1,969 Times Was Thanked 1,694 Times in 817 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 304 Times	Re: Saying Hi! It depends on a lot of factors... We don't have the same climate but I'd say do not overwater unless your soil drains very very well. With the smile you've got, you shouldn't have any problem with your husband letting you dig a nice little place for your nanners. I just got 2 Truly tiny. At max 3 feet high, they make great container plants. I find them pretty cute too! See for yourself. Here's the link: Truly tiny

06-28-2015, 10:48 AM	#15 (permalink)
mfeldman39 Location: Jupiter, FL Find me on the map! Zone: 10 Name: Mk Join Date: Jun 2015 Posts: 12 BananaBucks : 4,822 Feedback: 0 / 0% Said "Thanks" 10 Times Was Thanked 5 Times in 4 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 15 Times	Re: Saying Hi! What is a CL? Thanks!

06-28-2015, 10:59 AM	#17 (permalink)
mfeldman39 Location: Jupiter, FL Find me on the map! Zone: 10 Name: Mk Join Date: Jun 2015 Posts: 12 BananaBucks : 4,822 Feedback: 0 / 0% Said "Thanks" 10 Times Was Thanked 5 Times in 4 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 15 Times	Re: Saying Hi! I'm going to have to catch up with all the lingo! LOL. Thanks, Kat!

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