Dwarf Red in the north.

cincinnana · 10-29-2020, 06:01 PM

I have the opportunity to grow this awesome plant both in ground and a 24 gal container.
The plant has a thick pstem and thick leathery leaves that are a deep green .
While the plant might never produce fruit, the size, presence and color make this a great landscape plant adding a great tropical feel.

subsonicdrone · 10-29-2020, 06:05 PM

my red (of some kind) is so picky
it never gets very big

did all those plants eventually come from that little one in the yellow container?

cincinnana · 10-29-2020, 06:07 PM

Reds love the heat....
But they will pull back fast...once it comes cool.

https://flic.kr/s/aHsmp4M6Cf

cincinnana · 10-29-2020, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by subsonicdrone

my red (of some kind) is so picky
it never gets very big

did all those plants eventually come from that little one in the yellow container?

Your grow is insane

cincinnana · 10-30-2020, 05:43 PM

Reds will grow well under lights ......when small.

But when they go to a footprint of 8x8 they become hard to handle and grow efficiently.
But there are hacks to grow your plant......or any larger plant.

subsonicdrone · 10-30-2020, 06:13 PM

i was just working on building the insulated box to keep the dormant pstems in
should have bought more materials... now i am trying to cram them in...
looks like they will just barely fit though
hopefully it works
i have one dwarf red dormant and two growing inside

cincinnana · 11-01-2020, 06:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by subsonicdrone

i was just working on building the insulated box to keep the dormant pstems in
should have bought more materials... now i am trying to cram them in...
looks like they will just barely fit though
hopefully it works
i have one dwarf red dormant and two growing inside

The plant has such a large footprint...

cincinnana · 01-02-2021, 09:03 PM

I have one which refuses to grow for a few months.
This plant will reward you with awesome bulk and growth if you amend the soil you plant it in.
Amend the soil with any organics you can...you almost cannot over do it.

Currently growing in a nice wardian habitat.
.

cincinnana · 01-09-2021, 09:50 AM

The plant grows well in a soilless mix and will pup freely.
It is also a great filler plant to tuck into a corner for a tropical feel.
Grown in the much warmer south this plant produces some fine tasting fruit.

LaBananaGwr2018 · 01-09-2021, 04:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cincinnana

The plant grows well in a soilless mix and will pup freely.
It is also a great filler plant to tuck into a corner for a tropical feel.
Grown in the much warmer south this plant produces some fine tasting fruit.

Thank you for sharing. Since I joined this forum, I have being amazed at people in colder zones growing bananas. Keep up the great work.

cincinnana · 01-09-2021, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by LaBananaGwr2018

Thank you for sharing. Since I joined this forum, I have being amazed at people in colder zones growing bananas. Keep up the great work.

Grow the plant as you would cannibis......yep keeping up the good work..

Tropical plants need heat, light and a great growing area.
If you supply the basic needs a grow will surpass (and does quite often)plants grown in southern zones....

cincinnana · 02-06-2021, 08:19 PM

Prep your plant for the outdoors

This plant is beast when small (4x4) and under lights..

Your light if you choose can be a 100 watt equivalent output or less.
Indoor grows vary so much from person to person......

mushtaq86 · 02-14-2021, 04:01 PM

Mike

Your dwarf reds look beautiful and impeccable as ever, if you run out of space to store them, i have plenty of space in my green house 😉

cincinnana · 02-17-2021, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by mushtaq86

Mike

Your dwarf reds look beautiful and impeccable as ever, if you run out of space to store them, i have plenty of space in my green house ��

If you only lived closer...

*Dearly Depotted* · 02-18-2021, 05:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cincinnana

The plant grows well in a soilless mix and will pup freely.
It is also a great filler plant to tuck into a corner for a tropical feel.
Grown in the much warmer south this plant produces some fine tasting fruit.

Your red banana plants look great! Love the red color! I hope my red banana plants will look that good too!

cincinnana · 02-19-2021, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by *Dearly Depotted*

Your red banana plants look great! Love the red color! I hope my red banana plants will look that good too!

Me too...good luck

*Dearly Depotted* · 02-20-2021, 03:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cincinnana

Me too...good luck

Thanks! It was very sweet of you to say!

cincinnana · 02-20-2021, 06:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by *Dearly Depotted*

Thanks! It was very sweet of you to say!

Thx....I am all about sweet.
And good luck this season with your plant.

cincinnana · 03-12-2021, 07:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cincinnana

The plant grows well in a soilless mix and will pup freely.
It is also a great filler plant to tuck into a corner for a tropical feel.
Grown in the much warmer south this plant produces some fine tasting fruit.

Bump .....for spring.

If you can get this plant it will not disappoint as a landscape plant .
Pm if you want to enjoy one... 60.00ish

cincinnana · 08-20-2022, 05:12 AM

This vigorous grower is one of my favorites because it adapts well to different growing conditions.

The container was 1/3 submerged in a lotus pond to add tropical flair.
Healthy white roots protrude from the bottom of the container.
The pseudo stem is bent because the plant tipped over for a few days.
The plant will be straightened when it is repotted.

Healthy roots
by
Hostafarian,
on
Flickr

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cincinnana container grower Location: Southwest Ohio U.S.A.🇺🇸 Find me on the map! Zone: HZ 6/5 Microclimate - Elevation 750 feet- 228.60 meters Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 8,851 BananaBucks : 1,203 Feedback: 7 / 100% Said "Thanks" 3,897 Times Was Thanked 11,766 Times in 4,906 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 1,949 Times	Re: Dwarf Red in the north. I have one which refuses to grow for a few months. This plant will reward you with awesome bulk and growth if you amend the soil you plant it in. Amend the soil with any organics you can...you almost cannot over do it. Currently growing in a nice wardian habitat. . __________________ Cincinnana/Hostafarians Photo Gallery 🌴 Last edited by cincinnana : 01-02-2021 at 09:08 PM.

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cincinnana container grower Location: Southwest Ohio U.S.A.🇺🇸 Find me on the map! Zone: HZ 6/5 Microclimate - Elevation 750 feet- 228.60 meters Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 8,851 BananaBucks : 1,203 Feedback: 7 / 100% Said "Thanks" 3,897 Times Was Thanked 11,766 Times in 4,906 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 1,949 Times	Re: Dwarf Red in the north. The plant grows well in a soilless mix and will pup freely. It is also a great filler plant to tuck into a corner for a tropical feel. Grown in the much warmer south this plant produces some fine tasting fruit. __________________ Cincinnana/Hostafarians Photo Gallery 🌴 Last edited by cincinnana : 01-09-2021 at 09:53 AM.

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cincinnana container grower Location: Southwest Ohio U.S.A.🇺🇸 Find me on the map! Zone: HZ 6/5 Microclimate - Elevation 750 feet- 228.60 meters Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 8,851 BananaBucks : 1,203 Feedback: 7 / 100% Said "Thanks" 3,897 Times Was Thanked 11,766 Times in 4,906 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 1,949 Times	Re: Dwarf Red in the north. Prep your plant for the outdoors This plant is beast when small (4x4) and under lights.. Your light if you choose can be a 100 watt equivalent output or less. Indoor grows vary so much from person to person...... __________________ Cincinnana/Hostafarians Photo Gallery 🌴 Last edited by cincinnana : 02-10-2021 at 05:08 PM.

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cincinnana container grower Location: Southwest Ohio U.S.A.🇺🇸 Find me on the map! Zone: HZ 6/5 Microclimate - Elevation 750 feet- 228.60 meters Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 8,851 BananaBucks : 1,203 Feedback: 7 / 100% Said "Thanks" 3,897 Times Was Thanked 11,766 Times in 4,906 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 1,949 Times	Re: Dwarf Red in the north. This vigorous grower is one of my favorites because it adapts well to different growing conditions. The container was 1/3 submerged in a lotus pond to add tropical flair. Healthy white roots protrude from the bottom of the container. The pseudo stem is bent because the plant tipped over for a few days. The plant will be straightened when it is repotted. Healthy roots by Hostafarian, on Flickr __________________ Cincinnana/Hostafarians Photo Gallery 🌴 Last edited by cincinnana : 08-20-2022 at 07:04 AM. Reason: tipo

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