sign's of a flag

paula · 08-19-2009, 06:40 AM

Is there sign's to look for before a flag leaf appears?

sunfish · 08-19-2009, 10:29 AM

Search. pic of banana plant prior to flowering.

bencelest · 08-19-2009, 11:07 AM

The leaves become shorter and shorter. See my post picture 'Raja Puri Grown in a wine barrel'. I also saw the highest tip of the pstem becomes enlarge a little bit

paula · 08-19-2009, 12:25 PM

Thanks, but I tried both and nothing came up. I think I am doing it wrong.

capthof · 08-19-2009, 12:35 PM

Sometimes ypu will see a shorted leaf followed by a bigger rounder bud.
Here are some pictures:

This is a set of twins from a mahoi:

This is what I call my traveler banana because it looks like a traveler palm.

Hope that Helps.
Scott

damaclese · 08-19-2009, 12:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by capthof

Sometimes ypu will see a shorted leaf followed by a bigger rounder bud.
Here are some pictures:

This is a set of twins from a mahoi:

This is what I call my traveler banana because it looks like a traveler palm.

Hope that Helps.
Scott

what type of banana is the traveler like one? or is it just some sort of freak plant thats growing oddly

paula · 08-19-2009, 12:43 PM

Very nice thank you.

bencelest · 08-19-2009, 12:47 PM

Awesome pics guys! I love the last pic.

capthof · 08-19-2009, 12:51 PM

I wish I could get them all to grow like that, maybe I could make some money.
The truth be told it is a "wanttabe" traveler that is really a Mahoi.

Simply Bananas · 08-19-2009, 02:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by paula

Is there sign's to look for before a flag leaf appears?

Paula, On my Ice cream, I noticed that the last leaf before a flag has a reddish mid-rib. I now keep an eye out for them.

Banana Gallery - Ice Cream...signal leaf?

This the Ice Cream now!

pic of banana plant prior to flowering

paula · 08-20-2009, 06:34 AM

Thanks I have one ic but this only the second year maybe next year I will
see a bloom. I have others still no id on them . That is why I was asking.
I was hoping they wouldn't bloom this year because now it to late in the
season, but if they wait till next summer they probably won't have many leaves
on them when they do bloom. This is my third year with them.Thanks

Bob · 08-22-2009, 01:51 PM

I think my Ice cream might be getting there based on your observations. The last full leaf has a pinkish mid rib that none of the others do and the"cigar" leaf(also full sized) on top's back of mid rib looks to be even redder. The pics didn't come out due to the sun. The other clue is that the base is extremely swollen and has started to split from the corm about 2 1/2 ft up.

Could this be a sign of impending flower? It would just figure it comes at the end of August!

Jack Daw · 08-22-2009, 02:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bob

I think my Ice cream might be getting there based on your observations. The last full leaf has a pinkish mid rib that none of the others do and the"cigar" leaf(also full sized) on top's back of mid rib looks to be even redder. The pics didn't come out due to the sun. The other clue is that the base is extremely swollen and has started to split from the corm about 2 1/2 ft up.

Could this be a sign of impending flower? It would just figure it comes at the end of August!

Repot. Quickly. If a flower bud is to emerge, give it more soil! Woohoo.

Bob · 08-22-2009, 02:50 PM

It's in the ground. That little ring around it is lanscape edging to keep the water near the corm. Do you think I should pot it up now? It is going to be moved to rented greenhouse space in October.

ArchAngeL01 · 08-22-2009, 04:17 PM

mine does the same thing with the cigar leaves ...splitting and pink midrib,its only my first season so i imagine its not a sign of bloom.

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paula Junior Member paula's Photo Gallery Location: nj. Find me on the map! Zone: 7 Name: paula Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 258 BananaBucks : 54,467 Feedback: 0 / 0% Said "Thanks" 87 Times Was Thanked 129 Times in 52 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 66 Times	Re: sign's of a flag Thanks I have one ic but this only the second year maybe next year I will see a bloom. I have others still no id on them . That is why I was asking. I was hoping they wouldn't bloom this year because now it to late in the season, but if they wait till next summer they probably won't have many leaves on them when they do bloom. This is my third year with them.Thanks

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Bob Orang Puteh Bob's Photo Gallery Location: Washington Twp N.J. Find me on the map! Zone: 6a Name: bob Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 3,528 BananaBucks : 210,036 Feedback: 12 / 100% Said "Thanks" 9,537 Times Was Thanked 4,058 Times in 1,694 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 565 Times	Re: sign's of a flag I think my Ice cream might be getting there based on your observations. The last full leaf has a pinkish mid rib that none of the others do and the"cigar" leaf(also full sized) on top's back of mid rib looks to be even redder. The pics didn't come out due to the sun. The other clue is that the base is extremely swollen and has started to split from the corm about 2 1/2 ft up. Could this be a sign of impending flower? It would just figure it comes at the end of August! __________________

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Bob Orang Puteh Bob's Photo Gallery Location: Washington Twp N.J. Find me on the map! Zone: 6a Name: bob Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 3,528 BananaBucks : 210,036 Feedback: 12 / 100% Said "Thanks" 9,537 Times Was Thanked 4,058 Times in 1,694 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 565 Times	Re: sign's of a flag It's in the ground. That little ring around it is lanscape edging to keep the water near the corm. Do you think I should pot it up now? It is going to be moved to rented greenhouse space in October. __________________

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