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NeedForSeed · 09-15-2012, 03:45 AM

Now I've been looking at Musa Balbisiana, which is supposed to get really huge but I couldn't find any info on its tolerance of lower temps. Also it said to germinate more easily than others. The 'Mekong Giant' might be another candidate but seems difficult to get ones hands on.

How are the more ornamental bananas like Musa Ornata, Laterita and Mannii in terms of growing? They aren't as big as other species but they are said to be flowering within one year from pups which must mean that they are fast growers but maybe not in cooler temps. Might be worth trying anyways.

09-15-2012, 03:45 AM	#3 (permalink)
NeedForSeed Location: Sweden Zone: 7 Name: Danijel Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 76 BananaBucks : 48,617 Feedback: 0 / 0% Said "Thanks" 73 Times Was Thanked 86 Times in 42 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 19 Times	Re: "Fast growing in low temperatures" species Now I've been looking at Musa Balbisiana, which is supposed to get really huge but I couldn't find any info on its tolerance of lower temps. Also it said to germinate more easily than others. The 'Mekong Giant' might be another candidate but seems difficult to get ones hands on. How are the more ornamental bananas like Musa Ornata, Laterita and Mannii in terms of growing? They aren't as big as other species but they are said to be flowering within one year from pups which must mean that they are fast growers but maybe not in cooler temps. Might be worth trying anyways. __________________ ¡Totalmente loco!