Need help identifying and preparing for....

Ratfink94 · 10-28-2020, 10:48 AM

Hi! I finally got my first banana plant. It came to me like all my favorites do...someone didn’t have time for it and it needed a home. I’ve always wanted one, but never had a yard or space til now. We bought a house recently, so I’ve got the yard space. I know it’s getting chilly out so I thought I could either plant it and winterize it or bring it in. Could someone help me figure out what it is and how to prepare for it?

I can't figure out how to get the picture attached. It might be too large. Here's the link....

https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=....1711514078525

UPDATE: I didn't get much input on how to prepare, so I googled. It said well draining soil so I put in a light airy indoor soil, got a large 18" diameter pot and planted it. I'm still needing help because many pages said to leave it out of a pot and put it in a dark cold location....I have a laundry room that's basically outdoors, but I'm scared to pull her out. Need help! Small corm, about 5'6", same height as me. I trimmed off all leaves except the new sprout at the top because by the time I got to her, all of the leaves were bent and yellowing, turning for the season I assume. I'll post a new pic below.

https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=....4348793088852

Iowa · 10-28-2020, 11:57 AM

Location would help with your question, your pic's may be too large they need to be 2MB or smaller.

Ratfink94 · 10-28-2020, 11:59 AM

Hi Iowa ! I live in Longs, SC which is near Myrtle Beach. We're in zone 8. I fixed the post and added a link to my picture.

10-28-2020, 10:48 AM	#1 (permalink)
Ratfink94 Join Date: Oct 2020 Posts: 2 BananaBucks : 691 Feedback: 0 / 0% Said "Thanks" 1 Times Was Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 0 Times	Need help identifying and preparing for.... Hi! I finally got my first banana plant. It came to me like all my favorites do...someone didn’t have time for it and it needed a home. I’ve always wanted one, but never had a yard or space til now. We bought a house recently, so I’ve got the yard space. I know it’s getting chilly out so I thought I could either plant it and winterize it or bring it in. Could someone help me figure out what it is and how to prepare for it? I can't figure out how to get the picture attached. It might be too large. Here's the link.... https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=....1711514078525 UPDATE: I didn't get much input on how to prepare, so I googled. It said well draining soil so I put in a light airy indoor soil, got a large 18" diameter pot and planted it. I'm still needing help because many pages said to leave it out of a pot and put it in a dark cold location....I have a laundry room that's basically outdoors, but I'm scared to pull her out. Need help! Small corm, about 5'6", same height as me. I trimmed off all leaves except the new sprout at the top because by the time I got to her, all of the leaves were bent and yellowing, turning for the season I assume. I'll post a new pic below. https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=....4348793088852 Last edited by Ratfink94 : 10-29-2020 at 02:01 PM. Reason: picture adding

10-28-2020, 11:57 AM	#2 (permalink)
Iowa Location: Burlington,Iowa Find me on the map! Zone: 5 Name: Mike Join Date: Dec 2016 Posts: 705 BananaBucks : 45,913 Feedback: 3 / 100% Said "Thanks" 571 Times Was Thanked 1,019 Times in 383 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 601 Times	Re: Need help identifying and preparing for.... Location would help with your question, your pic's may be too large they need to be 2MB or smaller. __________________ Growing Musa Orinoco since 1993 - Added 2018-Basjoo, Zebrina' Rojo, Ensete Red Abyssinian - Added 2019-Goldfinger - Added 2020-Kokopo (Short Cycle), Double (Mahoi), Highgate, Super Dwarf Cavendish - Added 2021-Pisang Ceylon(Mysore), Musa Margarita, Ensete Ventricosum - Added 2023 - Siam Ruby

10-28-2020, 11:59 AM	#3 (permalink)
Ratfink94 Join Date: Oct 2020 Posts: 2 BananaBucks : 691 Feedback: 0 / 0% Said "Thanks" 1 Times Was Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 0 Times	Re: Need help identifying and preparing for.... Hi Iowa ! I live in Longs, SC which is near Myrtle Beach. We're in zone 8. I fixed the post and added a link to my picture.

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