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Here are a few pics of my Musa 'Siam Ruby'
This has been a very nice little banana, hopefully it overwinters well!
Almost forgot to thank KNNN for the great idea of the laundry tubs as planters.
The wife didn't like the idea as much so I promised they were just temporary.
Thanks,
Benjamin Green
Posted : 09/09/2007 10:33 pm
That is an amzing musa. I got to find me one of those.
Keep us informed as to how it over winters.
Wes North Vancouver Zone 8b/9a
Keats Island BC Zone 8a
Palm Springs CA Zone 9b/10a
Posted : 10/09/2007 12:51 am
Ben how do you plan to overwinter that stud of a banana?
Kent in Kansas
where it's cold in winter (always)
and hot in summer (usually)
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Posted : 24/10/2007 8:31 pm
Nice coloration.
Dean
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Posted : 24/10/2007 10:27 pm
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Thanks Dean!
Oppalm, This guy is getting overwintered in a pot inside where I have been growing my Alocasia Sarian for a few years. It really needs repotted with a faster drying mix. I'm afraid it will rot if I leave it in the soil it's in now.
Wes, you can get these guys from several places now for around $35
Briansbotanicals, Plant Delights
These guys seem to be very cold sensitive too, temps in the mid 40's started to effect some of the leaves on mine.
Thanks,
Benjamin Green
Posted : 25/10/2007 7:02 pm
Ben - I learned from past mistakes, and you may know this, but when overwintering bananas inside , keep them on the dry side. I never water mine enough to allow water to drain out the bottom. I am happy to report I did not lose any bananas last winter to rot.
Kent in Kansas
where it's cold in winter (always)
and hot in summer (usually)
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Posted : 25/10/2007 10:20 pm
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Thanks for the heads up Oppalm.
I overwintered a few bananas in pots last winter. I didn't get much growth, but I didn't kill them either! lol I just bought a few new pots to try this winter. Check the post about Superoots Air pots.
Thanks,
Benjamin Green
Posted : 27/10/2007 8:09 am
Ben, that musa is a beauty.
Wonder if adult plants have as much colour.
Barb
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