Mike_J

The other day I had to put some of my aeae outside. They are getting to big to keep in the house. I hope they grow faster outside than when they were indoors. Can anyone tell me what temp should I take them back indoors? I have 3 more indoors still. I want to bring them all out.


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Gabe15

I wouldn't let them get below 60°F (15°C), that will hopefully ensure they will continue growing. You want them to have a smooth transition if you want them to keep growing, if its getting too cold too frequently, they may go dormant.

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natedogg1026

Mike, Where are you located? I know they grow quite well in Kansas. So if you want to ship one my way I'd be more than happy to help ya out. Ha ha! They should do better outdoors than inside for sure. They look healthy but a lil skinny from lack of light. I honestly don't know a lot about Ae Ae, so I may not be much help. I can tell you that banana stop growing when temps hit 57F or lower. I have mine outside and we've hit temps as low as 35 and they've pulled through but they are not Ae Ae's. Also be careful when bringing them out. Ease them into the light and allow them to adjust. Hope this helps. I'm sure someone with an Ae Ae will charm in and help ya out-Nate

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Mike_J

Thanx for the advice i just wanted to make sure they make it through the summer to see how big I can get them to grow. After this summer if they are to big I am going to donate them to the garfield park conservatory here in chicago. I already spoke to the head grower there and hes excited to get them. He already got the space where they will go ready.

natedogg1026

Where did you get em and how long have you had them. You are gonna keep some of the pups right?

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Mike_J

I have had these since fall. I didnt plan on keeping it until it pups. If these two pup it will be removed and placed with the other in the conservatory.

Tropicallvr

You got 5 Ae Ae's? Thats cool your donating those 2, then everyone can enjoy them. Looks like your trying some Musa in the ground too.

Dean W.

Mike, your Ae Ae s look great. I see why the consevatory will be happy to get them.

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mskitty38583

im sure the head of the dept is excited about getting an aeae! i would be doing cartwheels. lol! that is awesome that you are willing to share some of you lovely nanas with others in your city. do you have an escape clause in your paper work ? that is if they dont take care of them that you get them back and them not let the nanas go to anyone else but you? might want to think about that. you have done a beautiful job on you ae aes. makes me green and white with banana envy! lol!

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Mike_J

Tropicallvr those are musa basjoo. I hope they survive in there new home. I have had banana's in that spot before some almost 2 stories tall by fall but none have made it through the winter.

Dean and misskitty38583 The conservatory is massive and they should grow to there full potential. I did tell them that the only thing I would like is the fruit if and when they bloom. If they pup they are going remove them and use them to start a bigger population of adults. Also there will be a little tag say donated by the Jaramillo family which my kids should get a kick out of.

mskitty38583

thats awesome! i hope your city enjoys the hard work and dedication that you have for the banana cause!

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magicgreen

Thats a wonderful gift MikeJ!!!
You can donate the next one to ME!!!

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Dean W.

LOL!!!

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damaclese

ya want to make a bunch of Banana heads wet their pants (Just say Ae Ae) heheh just teasing guys and gal


We are all Stewards of this plaint

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mskitty38583

LOL!.you know its pretty sad when we look at pictures of ae ae's and drool all over the keyboard! now i need a mop and a bucket. and i have great bladder control! thank you.LOL!

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harveyc

I don't drool over Ae Ae any longer, I just fret. I splurged and bought three last year. They are still all either in my heated lit shop or in my greenhouse, but I may plant one outside soon if I have time to put up a screen for wind protection and shade.

One is doing very well, one is okay, and one required surgery earlier this week! I think I may have over-watered it as the top bent over and died. So I cut off the pseudostem, removed it from the pot, washed off the soil, removed any dead roots (there were still many good-looking roots), soaked it for 3 minutes in a solution of Phytosan 20, let it dry, and then re-planted it in a pot with soil that had been soaked in the same Phytosan 20 solution. Wish me luck!!!

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magicgreen

Well that settles it! I don't want one!

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harveyc

Boring!

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mskitty38583

harveyc ill wish you luck!! i know that they can be a pain to grow but i would still like to have one to try. i am always looking for something just a little harder to grow then the something before. keeping my fingers crossed for you!

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Mike_J

Harveyc it took the death of one to get me to get it right. I realized in the ground it can handle more moister than in a pot. In the pot I will let it dry out a bit before I wet the soil again. Outdoors I water it daily and I make sure I wet the brick walls , wooden fence, and other plants around my bananas to keep the humidity at its max. I have seemed to have very good luck with bananas. I have bought 8 inch basjoo from lowes a few times now, planted them in spring and have them grow 16ft or higher before fall. My problem is keeping them alive over winter. There was a couple times I dug each one up and put them inthe basement but they rotted because of bad placement. This year I have a warm dry room in the basement and I will try digging the whole thing up again.

These were mostly store bought last years basjoo at the end of summer.