Forum: Other Plants
08-31-2011, 04:19 PM
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Replies: 18
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Forum: Other Plants
08-31-2011, 04:10 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,946
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Forum: Other Plants
08-31-2011, 04:09 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,946
Re: Bamboo problems
I'm sorry to say that I don't know the variety.
I want to offer you a couple tips: leave the leaves that fall on the ground as mulch at the base of the plant. Since none are there yet, you may...
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Forum: Other Plants
08-31-2011, 03:57 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,946
Re: Bamboo problems
Bamboo grows differently than many other plants. When it shoots up is reaches its maximum diameter and height quickly and does not continue to grow. The rhizomes and roots below the ground grow and...
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Forum: Banana Plant Health And Maintenance Topics
08-25-2011, 01:15 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,698
What To Do About Rot?
Hi all,
It seems that I overwatered my Abyssinian. I noticed the new still curled leaf wasn't growing and upon inspection saw that the bas was mushy. I cut it off and also removed three other...
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
08-12-2011, 09:47 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,236
Re: My Bananas Arrived!
Yug,
You're right! While you were typing that post I was searching for the elusive A'e A'e! LOL
We're lucky to live where we do because you can grow bananas outdoors. I see huge red Abyssinians...
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
08-12-2011, 09:01 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,236
My Bananas Arrived!
Hello all,
My Northern Tropics order arrived today...I bought three plants:
1. Thai Black
2. Sumatrana x Gran Nain
3. Bordelon
They came bare rooted (because I am in California) and very well...
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
08-10-2011, 07:25 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,906
Re: Newbie
I bought a banana plant at the supermarket...labelled "banana plant" and I believe it is an Abyssinian Red. It is a beautifully colored banana that I have growing indoors. It may not have a very...
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
08-10-2011, 04:09 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,906
Re: Newbie
Welcome! I am new to bananas too. There are so many varieties that are grown all around the world...I am sure there is some kind you could grow...although you wouldn't find me out watering them in...
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
08-10-2011, 04:06 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,234
Re: Wow Wow Wow.....
There are huge areas of wild land on the Big Island so maybe some of those rare bananas are hiding out there...or in some old guy's garden! ;-) I would love to know more about Hawaiian bananas...the...
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
08-09-2011, 02:14 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,234
Re: Wow Wow Wow.....
Yug,
I just found your photos...beautiful garden! That rare Cattleya is amazing! I can smell them from here!
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
08-09-2011, 02:05 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,234
Re: Wow Wow Wow.....
WOW is right! So cool! Beautiful plants! I want to grow some Hawaiian bananas, I don't need to have those super rare kind though! But I hope to get the A'e A'e because I love the variegated...
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
08-09-2011, 01:47 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,134
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
08-09-2011, 02:49 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,819
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Forum: Banana Plant Health And Maintenance Topics
08-08-2011, 06:45 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,351
Getting Used to Outdoor Sun: Advice Sought
Hi,
I moved my Super Dwarf Cavendish out from indoors to my outdoor courtyard and the leaves got burnt by the sun! I am new to banana growing so I don't know much about them yet.
How do I get my...
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
08-08-2011, 05:52 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,134
Re: Trouble With Shipping
Well, the mystery of the missing banana plants has been solved! The plants were shipped in soil-less mix but an ag inspection dog here in California hit on the package so they held it in ag...
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
08-08-2011, 04:45 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,819
My Banana's New Home
Hi all!
We moved from Pacific Grove, California to Davenport, California. Davenport is a very small "town" 10 miles north of Santa Cruz. It is on the coast and is a really beautiful place! The...
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
08-08-2011, 12:29 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,134
Re: Trouble With Shipping
Sandy at Northern Tropicals is being very helpful. Northern Tropicals ships in soil-less mix and is licensed to ship to California so the plants don't need to go through inspection. It is starting...
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
08-08-2011, 12:15 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,134
Re: Trouble With Shipping
Hi!
Sandy contacted me and we are trying to locate the plants. She definitely shipped them but we don't know where the plants are right now.
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
08-08-2011, 11:44 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,134
Re: Trouble With Shipping
Thanks! I just sent her a message. The bananas were sent on Aug. 1st. I'm not sure what is going on.
Eric
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
08-07-2011, 11:35 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,134
Re: Trouble With Shipping
I sent an email to Northern Tropicals on Saturday but have not heard back yet.
The plants were shipped on the 1st. of August. I don't know if they will even be alive if I get them.
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
08-07-2011, 10:43 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,134
Re: Trouble With Shipping
We ordered them from Northern Tropicals. We are looking for interestingly colored plants, like Siam Ruby, etc. I am new to banana plants so I don't have a collection yet.
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
08-06-2011, 10:49 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,134
Re: Trouble With Shipping
Hi,
We ordered the plants from a nursery in Indiana. I have never ordered plants from out of state before and know nothing about licensing. I checked the nursery's website and they don't say...
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Forum: Main Banana Discussion
08-06-2011, 10:10 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,134
Trouble With Shipping
Hi all,
Have any of you in California had trouble getting plants mailed to you from other states?
I ask this because we ordered some plants and they have yet to arrive and they were sent Priority...
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Forum: Other Plants
06-02-2011, 06:30 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,203
Re: Interesting Bamboo
I have a photo of this unique (to me, at least) way of growing a potted bamboo plant.
I'll upload it it as soon as I can...I have a new phone and it isn't cooperating. :-)
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