My First SDC Pups

Pallen · 01-07-2014, 02:22 AM

On my first Super Dwarf Cavendish (that is 16" from dirt to top of the pseudostem trunk) I now have 5 sword pups growing in my 16 gallon container.

No big news for many of you, but cool to a new grower. Now to decide how big to let them get before separating some of them to give to friends. Any suggestions?
And any suggestions of what can I do to increase my chances of a bloom?

I would have reduced the size this pic I posted if I knew how. I have since added some dirt around the roots that are showing.

shawndac1 · 03-14-2014, 12:25 AM

Has it bloomed yet???

Pallen · 03-14-2014, 01:31 AM

Nope. I recently transplanted it(Caven) from the 16 gallon to a 21 gallon pot. In the process I removed and potted three of the pups. I gave the best pup to my Mom and the two others are sitting under the mother plant. I still have 5 pups that are still attached to 'Caven'. Later this spring when the nights warm up I plan to plant some of the pups outside to start a mat. I will also take the Mother plant outside to get some sun to increase the chances of hopefully some fruit. This summer I will only be one year since I was given my SDC from my wife as a start itself, so I hope I am not being overly optimistic to get some nanners later on this summer.

See my blog for pictures.

So much for a quick reply, you got me mono-logging about my kids.

shawndac1 · 03-14-2014, 07:07 AM

) maybe you will if not I'm sure one of the pups should bloom for ya I would love one of these smaller naners I hav a basjoo and orinioco I'm trying outside but I'm thinking they will be to big to bring in by winter lol, but I want a small one like these

GreenFin · 03-14-2014, 02:25 PM

Rock on!!!

The first of many

LilRaverBoi · 03-14-2014, 03:33 PM

Definitely do not transplant them off any time soon or they will likely not have enough roots to survive. Congrats on the pups, though.

shawndac1 · 04-11-2014, 10:57 AM

Got my sdc a few days ago excited ��http://i1307.photobucket.com/albums/...psoob3dhsz.png

Pallen · 04-11-2014, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by shawndac1

Got my sdc a few days ago excited ��

Awesome, Now just watch your baby grow. Soon enough you will need a 20 gallon pot.

shawndac1 · 04-11-2014, 03:32 PM

Oh wow thats so big lol will it bust theough a smaller pot or can i keep it confined ?

Pallen · 04-11-2014, 04:04 PM

You can keep in a small pot to retard the size and keep it as an ornamental, but no bananas for you.

shawndac1 · 04-11-2014, 05:30 PM

Awwww well i want bananas lol!!!!

Hammocked Banana · 04-11-2014, 09:29 PM

Pallen your nanner seems to be planted very shallow. If ure gunna put it outside in the wind I would be careful. Maybe top dress/mulch with 1-2" of worm casting or compost, whatever u got room for.

Pallen · 04-11-2014, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Hammocked Banana

Pallen your nanner seems to be planted very shallow. If ure gunna put it outside in the wind I would be careful. Maybe top dress/mulch with 1-2" of worm casting or compost, whatever u got room for.

You are correct, since the above picture was taken I added more soil. And since then this SDC has been replanted in a 21 gallon wine container liner.

Hammocked Banana · 04-11-2014, 11:41 PM

Ah ya, I can be a little late to the party sometimes. What is that blob of goo on your nanner in the first pic?

Pallen · 04-12-2014, 12:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Hammocked Banana

What is that blob of goo on your nanner in the first pic?

I don't know why the plant split there, it was during an active growth phase. It took almost two weeks to totally stop weeping. Being new to nanners I let it go as plant growing pains.

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shawndac1 Location: tennessee zone 7b Zone: zones 7-8 Join Date: Oct 2013 Posts: 129 BananaBucks : 44,702 Feedback: 0 / 0% Said "Thanks" 274 Times Was Thanked 92 Times in 52 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 1 Times	Re: My First SDC Pups Oh wow thats so big lol will it bust theough a smaller pot or can i keep it confined ? __________________ I love my banana trees )

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Pallen Container SDC Hobbyist Location: Eugene, OR, USA Find me on the map! Zone: 8b Name: Paullen Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 138 BananaBucks : 32,225 Feedback: 1 / 100% Said "Thanks" 573 Times Was Thanked 241 Times in 82 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 113 Times	Re: My First SDC Pups You can keep in a small pot to retard the size and keep it as an ornamental, but no bananas for you. __________________ It all started with one Super Dwarf Cavendish pup (My Blog)

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Hammocked Banana Relaxin Under the Nanners Location: Toronto, ON and Peterborough, ON Find me on the map! Zone: 6a and 5a respectively Name: Brady Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 958 BananaBucks : 54,858 Feedback: 2 / 100% Said "Thanks" 3,178 Times Was Thanked 1,156 Times in 555 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 30 Times	Re: My First SDC Pups Pallen your nanner seems to be planted very shallow. If ure gunna put it outside in the wind I would be careful. Maybe top dress/mulch with 1-2" of worm casting or compost, whatever u got room for.

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Hammocked Banana Relaxin Under the Nanners Location: Toronto, ON and Peterborough, ON Find me on the map! Zone: 6a and 5a respectively Name: Brady Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 958 BananaBucks : 54,858 Feedback: 2 / 100% Said "Thanks" 3,178 Times Was Thanked 1,156 Times in 555 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 30 Times	Re: My First SDC Pups Ah ya, I can be a little late to the party sometimes. What is that blob of goo on your nanner in the first pic?

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