siege2050

I have read that Dwarf Cavendish, and similar types will not store bare root for example under a house, but has anyone tried removing the leaves and storing in the pot it was grown in?

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mushtaq86

You can not put Cavendish on hold as its just rots, even in a pot, needs to be kept slowly growing in winter months.

Pancrazio

This.

I have tried to overwinter a Cavendish type (I'm unsure if it is a dwarf cavendish or a williams.... getting a properly named cultivar is a nightmare!) for two years in a row having it going dormant over winter, and always failed.
First year in pot in a cold frame, no damage from frost but during the course of the winter leaves turned yellow, and in spring the plant was almost gone (even the corm started to rot). Second year i kept indoor in an unheated cellar, corm didn't get affected (i guess higher temperatures helped) but the pstem died anyway.
Last year i grew it indoor in an heated room, not particularly bright but the plant behave incredibly well: even at 1,5 mt from an east facing window (closed on morning, so just 4 hours/day of dim light) it continued to grow all winter long. In spring i replanted in the ground and this year it has become huge. This year it has the same placement, but is pretty bigger, and i noticed that the bigger the plant, the harder is to keep it happy during the winter. Wish me luck.

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cincinnana

You should not have a problem storing them in a container in a cool (65degree) environment leave the leaves on if you can and let the containers dry out somewhat.

I have mine(dc/sdc) in my basement along with many others, but they all have leaves still attached.A few other forum members will cut all leaves and just leave the new roller for the winter and they say it works well also.

Last year I cut all my leaves in half before I brought them in to save floorspace....but I think it did not really matter.
I did save floor space though.

Photo depicts plants lined up in yard and being prepared to brought in for the winter. I have the spring photos also of these plants and there is not much difference in the way they look.
Notice the cut leaves.

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This is an April photo. 5 months of being in the basement.
This pic is from the previous year.
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Pancrazio

This is also very important. I let my plant stay on the dry side during winter.
Last year i watered my DC and VC about 3-4 times in 3-4 months.

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cincinnana

Still looking good.....

Cool temps at 58 degrees........
Plants in some what despair..
Overall ......good.
This photo is taken with the lights on.......but these plants are kept in the dark...

Overall....bananas are easily kept in a basement or a room within your house.

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cannasrus

Lookin Good, My garage is full again.

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