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Bananavilla · 09-13-2005, 12:29 AM

Sounds like you are right on the money pitangadiego.

Leaves mean Zip to me. In fact, I find that pups that develop a nice 12" + stem and still have the "sword" or juevenile leaves are the best for the taking. These pups seem to reroot and begin growing the fastest for me.
I also feel that if the pup is not imedately going back into soil (as in shipping), the best treatment is to remove ALL roots. I may leave a few root bumps or very short healthy white roots. Wrap the base of the corm in a bag with semi-moist coconut fiber and it is ready to ship. I have had reports of roots emerging upon delivery!

I almost forgot to add that you can only produce the type of pup I am talking about on a mature mother corm (second generation pups). A freshly planted first season TC plant does not make this type of pups. They make thin/small - full leaved - small cormed pups that need a lot more care and take longer to grow.

Mike

09-13-2005, 12:29 AM	#5 (permalink)
Bananavilla Senior Member Bananavilla's Photo Gallery Location: Crescent City California Zone: 9 Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 211 BananaBucks : 69,181 Feedback: 1 / 100% Said "Thanks" 0 Times Was Thanked 35 Times in 17 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 0 Times	Re: pup size Sounds like you are right on the money pitangadiego. Leaves mean Zip to me. In fact, I find that pups that develop a nice 12" + stem and still have the "sword" or juevenile leaves are the best for the taking. These pups seem to reroot and begin growing the fastest for me. I also feel that if the pup is not imedately going back into soil (as in shipping), the best treatment is to remove ALL roots. I may leave a few root bumps or very short healthy white roots. Wrap the base of the corm in a bag with semi-moist coconut fiber and it is ready to ship. I have had reports of roots emerging upon delivery! I almost forgot to add that you can only produce the type of pup I am talking about on a mature mother corm (second generation pups). A freshly planted first season TC plant does not make this type of pups. They make thin/small - full leaved - small cormed pups that need a lot more care and take longer to grow. Mike Last edited by Bananavilla : 09-13-2005 at 09:51 AM.