Musa??
 

Hi!!

I was at Home Depot today and notice this Musa Banana Plant. However, I'm not sure what type? It's says ornamental........but was hoping it would fruit.........:(

Also it's growing pups and it the leaves been broken off is that bad? Will it regrow? The center look great....should I buy it?

Re: Musa??
 

Dang, my Home-depot and Lowes haven't started selling bananas yet, I'm sure you're down south? My guess is some kind of balbisiana? BB/BBB?
Ornamental usually means not edible

Yeah broken leaves might slow it but new ones will grow from center.

Check out EZ's post here: home depot/lowes supplier

Re: Musa??
 

Nah.....im in Utah. They have like 7 of these. Not sure about it being Basjoo..as the label says 3-7 feet in height...

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IDK me no help... If you looking for edible there are people on the forum in California I'm sure could help collect the real deal.

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??> musa lasiocarpa?

Re: Musa??
 

Thanks and thats it! Well it looks like it anyways

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Well I'm no pro, hope it's a positive identification.
You should sign our Members Introduction forum and stay around.

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I just got my dwarf cavendish plant today but the plant already out grown its small pot. Its just about a foot hight in a 4 1/2 pot....I have a nice 10 inch pot I would like to use now. It that ok you think to transplant?

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Just be aware you are the only one that has thanked me on this post.

A real pro will tell you an I.D. can't be accurate without a picture of the flower and/or fruit too.
I guessed musa lasiocarpa because lasiocarpa might turn down a buyer, your location, and information on height was determining.

I potted all mine in 10 inchers after I got em. Bigger the better though. After they get tall, wind will be an enemy.