Re: Here we go.
Hi CHIRONEX and thanks for the reply. I am an old time entomologist and have been keeping a very close eye out for buggers looking for some free banana juice. Awhile back I had a small group of aphids trying to make a nice winter home out there but easily got rid of them. I have kept a close eye out for spider mites, but have seen none. The aphids seemed to go for the sikkimensis and some cannas, but didn't see them on the basjoos. Being new at this, I was not sure if this is a normal thing for this type or if it is not. I have seen information on this species indicating that it does stop growing if overwintered in a warm, slightly humid environment, but not sure if that is true. (by dormant I meant in it's sleepytime stage in a non lighted, cool, dry environment). The other species I have are all doing great and are not showing signs of slowing, or stress. As I am changing computers, I at this point cannot scan pics to send but the leaves appear to be curling slightly on the edges, and the new or latest leaves are getting brown patches on them and appear to be getting a bit more curl. As mentioned, the mulch I am using seems to agree with the others, and are using miracle gro food at a slightly higher rate than normal plants. There is also a great amount of variation in the size and growth rates between the three... even though environment and care are exactly the same. Weird!!! I hope this helps, and I appreciate your input. The learning curve here is starting at the bottom! Thanks again. Banana Jack
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