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Dalmatiansoap · 12-17-2009, 05:23 AM

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Originally Posted by palmpje

I don't think I have spider mites because I don't see spiderwebs.

U dont have too see it. Cut that brown leaves off and take better look for tiny white spots on downside of leaves.

palmpje · 12-23-2009, 01:30 PM

I have got some information from a shopholder that has lots of Musas in his shop. He said to me that "Musa basjoo red" and Musa Siam Ruby are especial difficult species to overwinter.

About Musa siam he said that he thinks this specie don't like dormancy and should be kept growing.

Did you heared anything about this and do you think this info is correct.

It gives me hope that at least i'm not soo bad in overwintering nanas.

Jack Daw · 12-23-2009, 02:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by palmpje

He said to me that "Musa basjoo red" and Musa Siam Ruby are especial difficult species to overwinter.

I beg to differ. Naners are the least of my overwintering problems unlike citruses that just keep dying and stagnating. I don't know why...
Musa basjoo red is growing nicely and without any problems. Since I separated a pup for Ante, it has slowed down the growth by 90%, but grows for sure.

marenmar · 12-23-2009, 04:28 PM

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About Musa siam he said that he thinks this specie don't like dormancy and should be kept growing.

In my home, this specie refuses to go in dormancy

at 15°C. So I keep it on the dry side and it keeps on growing and even a new pup is popping up.

palmpje · 12-24-2009, 11:28 AM

Jack Daw:

What soil mix do you use for overwintering nanners? do you use something especific for small plants?

My Super Dwarf Cavendish (3 small plants) are shriveling up now also. I must be doing something clearly wrong. Still haven't figured it out. I have put the plant inside where it's at least 20°C. And I gave it some more water because I tought maybe it was drying out.

Let's see what happens now.

Today I've got my replacement grand nain, that I purchased trough Ebay.

Thanks for all advice.

Jack Daw · 12-24-2009, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by palmpje

Jack Daw:

What soil mix do you use for overwintering nanners? do you use something especific for small plants?

Nope, no special soil. Some of the naners (DCs and SDCs) had excellent soil with perlite and stuff, but the rest, those that were growing outside... well. I just took them out of the garden literally with soil. No extra additives were necessary. Soils here are excellent.

palmpje · 12-25-2009, 06:53 AM

I'm looking at my plants, and I think Ante is right, it must be a infestation of spider mites. I'm seeing very little white things, that seem to not move, they are so small that i can't see if these are insects or not. I'm thinking this is the only reason.

What do you guys do to not have spider mites ? because you have to keep the plants dry at the winter. I think a regular mist with water?

I didn't do that till now. I will start now.

I have seen spider mites on another plant onces, but these spiders where still visible for the eye. Maybe there are different types of spider mites, that are almost invisible?

Seweryn · 12-25-2009, 08:24 AM

Spider mites usually live on the bottom side of leavs, along main nerve. The simpliest way to make them away is wiping leaves by moist duster (water + detergent) or using some insecticide. I don't thik spraying only water will be efficient.
If you decide for insecticide, (fungicide etc), be careful to not let the solution flow down to this place where young leavs grow up. They are very sensitive to demage by any chemicals ( I've experienced that couple times).

island cassie · 12-25-2009, 08:39 PM

Yakuza - you do know that Saba are monsters with about 20ft (6 mtrs) of pstem?

palmpje · 12-26-2009, 05:53 AM

Thank you friends for the good advice, I4m already wiping like crazy with water and dishwasher-detergent

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