Pot growing Musa Sikks
 

These were all seed grown last summer. They are really starting to throw out a lot of new leaves. I water them almost daily in this heat. I've got them mulched with grass clippings to help conserve some water. I really have to say i like the looks of the Sikks a lot more then the Basjoos. These actually have some color to them.

Don't be fooled by that baby. Its actually a robot.

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what a cutie!!!!:bebe::bebe::bebe:.btw the nanas are cute too. nice job, they look very healthy. all grown from seed...wow your good.:2691:

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lol, why would you want a baby robot? you'd be better off with a robot child who can help do work.

nice looking plants too.

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Highly recommend growing from seed. I started mine in early spring last year and they started popping after a few weeks. For the price your getting a lot of plants.

No crying, no poopy diapers, takes naps all the time! Doesn't bit daddy's computer wires.

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Frank,

Are those 'Red Tiger' sikkimensis? I tried growing some of them from seed and they never sprouted. Let me know if you decide to get rid of any...maybe we could do a trade.

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Had two beautiful sikkis that perished last winter despite protection.My two lost the red color as they grew to about 8 feet. The were very strong growers and more attractive than basjoo. More 'bananalike' if that makes sense. The difference is, the basjoos are alive.lol

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Hope your Sikks don't get busted by the DEA!!! lol, just read the title of your thread and couldn't resist! Sorry.....

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LOL! you are so funny:D

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I have no idea what variety they are. I can post some closer pics and you can see if you can figure it out.

I do like the looks of them.

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Up close view



I've heard they lose that red when they get bigger? I have no idea what kind of size i'll expect by sept...hopefully 6ft or so...

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that's true, when they get bigger they'll lose some color.
they are growing faster then basjoos with warm weather.
post a pic in september, i'm excited about how large they will be at the end of this growing season:D

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My Musa sikkimensis already practically has lost all claret color. To it this hour of 10 months. The new leaf has no any spot. On a photo it is visible.



:bananas_b

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They do look like the 'Red Tiger' sikkimensis to me. I thought they retained their color, but I'm not 100% sure. Any chance you'd part with one?

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Or TWO!?!?! Nice looking sikkis, Frank... Always looking for a trade!!! Need to add to my sikki collection...