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Thomas has contributed to 21 posts out of 2546 total posts
(0.82%) in 1,348 days (0.02 posts per day).
20 Most recent posts:
Banana Growing tips- How to grow banana. »
musa basjoo poking thru the mulch! May 17, 2005 10:27 PM
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Cher- If you have a "Blood Banana" tree, that is a tropical type, in other words- it cannot tolerate our winters. You have to keep it in a pot, and bring it in during the fall/winter, etc. If you want to have banana trees that are hardy to our climate- zone 6 or so, then Musa Basjoo is perfect! This is the kind I grow, and have grown for around 6+ years here in St. Louis. I have mine in our regular clay-type soil, and do amend it with cypress mulch, which I also use to heavily mulch it in the cold months. The cypress mulch works so great, because it does actually breakdown, or work itself into the hard clay soil, thus making it a better grade of medium for the plants. I guess the bottom line here is....don't get to overwhelmed by this whole situation. It is not a perfect science, you do not have to be a master gardener in order to have a rewarding garden, or yard. Tom  Tom
Banana Growing tips- How to grow banana. »
musa basjoo poking thru the mulch! May 16, 2005 09:08 PM
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Oh, and by the way..........say hi to Sonny!  Tom
Banana Growing tips- How to grow banana. »
musa basjoo poking thru the mulch! May 16, 2005 09:07 PM
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Cher, Best of luck. I would (if I were you) assume that this is simply a tropical type of banana. One that most of us can purchase at various garden centers, or nurseries. The red on the leaves is typical of most, if not all banana trees. I am not quite sure what a "burm" is, but as long as you water them frequently, as to keep them moist, you should be fine. I would only fertilize them about once every week, or two. The main thing is water. Especially now, since it has been such a dry spring here in STL. Chow for now. Tom
Tropical plants Wanted ! »
MUSA BASJOO GALORE! May 14, 2005 04:47 PM
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Cher- I certainly am no pro! But thank you for the compliment. If your banana plants are of the regular type (tropical, vs. a musa basjoo) your best bet is to put them in full sun, plenty of water, and use a water soluable fertilizer, such as Miracle-Gro, vs. 10-10-10, or 12-12-12. I used to grow the tropical variety years ago, and did put them in the ground, but of course had to dig them up in the fall each year. I kept them in a cool, dim area of the basement until spring, and put them out again. I did lose quite a few. If you keep them in pots, I would treat them like most any other potted plant, such as palms, etc. Don't overwater in winter, and don't fertilize in winter either. I hope you have better luck. Let me know. Thanks, Tom Tom
Banana Growing tips- How to grow banana. »
musa basjoo poking thru the mulch! Apr 13, 2005 08:45 PM
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Oh, okay. Thanks, I didn't realize that even existed. Tom
Banana Growing tips- How to grow banana. »
musa basjoo poking thru the mulch! Apr 13, 2005 07:47 PM
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Bizarre! It sounds a lot like my night blooming Cereus plant. It too is a vine-like plant, but can grow in a hanging pot as well. I have mine in a regular pot and stake it for support. It blooms each summer- at night. The blooms are white in color, with a pinkish throat. They have a very sweet perfume scent that permiates the summer night air. So, anyway it sounds cool. We just have to figure out a way to communicate outside of this website, since they don't show personal email address anymore. Got any good ideas? Tom
Banana Growing tips- How to grow banana. »
musa basjoo poking thru the mulch! Apr 13, 2005 07:18 AM
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Adam, Please give me a little more info on the dragon fruit plant if you can. Thanks again Tom
Banana Growing tips- How to grow banana. »
musa basjoo poking thru the mulch! Apr 12, 2005 09:20 PM
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Adam, I would like to check out what you have available. I am interested in the "weird/exotic" topicals myself. I am not familiar with Dragonfruit....but sounds wild. I removed the 6"-8" of Cypress mulch off of my Banana trees this past Saturday, and injured some of them, which is to be expected, but they will grow back quickly. I guess I have around 20-or so now, but within a month you can multiply that by 5, or so. Most of them are the thickness of a drumstick, however some are about 2"-3" in diameter. These will be the taller dominant trees within the grove itself. ** I would feel better if we waited about a month before I dig any up for you** because I don't think they would survive such shock this early. So, keep in touch. Tom
Banana Growing tips- How to grow banana. »
musa basjoo poking thru the mulch! Apr 12, 2005 07:57 PM
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Hey Adam! Nice to know you are in STL as well. I actually have tried the hosing off method for years, I don't know if it's just me, or what, but they always seem to return in a day or so. I too hate using insecticides, but believe me, it is necessary. If you have just 1 plant, water it alot, and use a miracle-gro type fertilzer a couple times a month for best results. Best of luck! Tom
Banana Growing tips- How to grow banana. »
musa basjoo poking thru the mulch! Apr 6, 2005 07:48 PM
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Of course we have ladybugs, as well as praying mantis, etc. But when the plant is completely covered with the insects, drastic measures are required in order to save the plant. Tom
Banana Growing tips- How to grow banana. »
musa basjoo poking thru the mulch! Apr 4, 2005 10:10 PM
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Here it is Monday, April 4th, 2005 and I noticed my first tree growing up, out of the 6"-8" of Cypress Mulch which blanketed the plants since late October 2004 ! Oh what a gift of nature this is to me personally !!! It's like they have been hiding in their shell for what seems to be so long, and yet it really has only been about 5-6 months. I live in zone 6, or so. (St. Louis, MO) we have had a REAL mild winter. I do not think I used my snow shovels more than 1 time, if at all......!!! Which brings me to another topic............insects. Already I have noticed alot of early spring wasps, sweat-bees, bumble bees, etc. I know these are really not bad insects, but I also know that in a month, or so I will have to deal with APHIDS. Not on my banana trees, but on my Rose of Sharon, and Rose of Althea trees, as well as my ornamental honeysuckle too! I hate having them, but I really hate having to use insecticide as well. These insects cannot be controlled by insectisidle soap......it takes a aggresive use of malathion, etc. I just hate using it, because it stinks, and it is alot of work really. But it is worth it. The Honeysuckle is so pretty, and the hummingbirds love them ! Happy Spring! Tom
Tropical plants Wanted ! »
MUSA BASJOO GALORE! Mar 31, 2005 08:45 PM
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Iowan- Since you live somewhat close to St. Louis, (vs. Ohio, N. Carolina, Massachusetts, or even Romania) it may be possible for us to hook up. I just don't care to get into shipping them. I would be willing to dig up a few for you, but I really don't want to go to great lengths to get them to you. I do not mean to sound cheap, but I honestly have no intention on starting my own mail order business!  So, if perhaps you are in the St. Louis area in May, let me know. Tom
Tropical plants Wanted ! »
MUSA BASJOO GALORE! Mar 30, 2005 07:57 PM
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HI, In as much as I would like to trade, or even give them away for that matter- I really don't want to get in over my head with this. I have have quite a few requests so far, and do not want to go through the hassles of shipping, etc. I am sorry. Unless you live in, or around St. Louis, I just don't want to deal with it. Tom
Tropical plants Wanted ! »
MUSA BASJOO GALORE! Mar 11, 2005 08:04 PM
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Bob, see my reply to "chik" about that. I would like to help you out, but it I have gotten so many responses, I guess I should have thought about what I typed before I did so. Anyway, I have not tried to grow cold hardy palms outdoors, but have been tempted to try a windmill palm. Maybe in a year or so. Tom
Tropical plants Wanted ! »
MUSA BASJOO GALORE! Mar 11, 2005 08:00 PM
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Honestly trading sounds much more desirable, than selling. Plus if I were to sell them, it would only be locally, because I don't care to get into the shipping, etc. aspect of it all. That is what i am saying. Tom
Getting to know other members ... »
What is with the "sour cactus, etc under our names? Just curious...(no msg) Mar 9, 2005 08:27 PM
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I was wondering the same thing.........I mean, I love potatos most anyway they are prepared, but I certainly have no plans of propagating them.....  Tom
General Discussions. »
Growing bananas in Ohio Mar 8, 2005 09:20 PM
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Wow, best of luck! I would stick with the Basjoo, to be safe, but it sounds like you are doing fine on your own. Tom
General Tropical plant growing Tips »
Mailing Musa Mar 2, 2005 10:50 PM
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Honestly, I am not familiar with "Initerans". I really have all that I can handle with Basjoo's. They give me all the atmosphere I want, and more. Plus, I don't have that much room in my yard to have any more. Tom
General Tropical plant growing Tips »
Mailing Musa Mar 2, 2005 08:05 PM
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Who in their right mind would pour gasoline anywhere near ground needs to be.........(I will be nice)....educated severely. Let alone trying to destroy one of God's most beautiful creations: Banana trees!!!! What a shame.  Tom
General Tropical plant growing Tips »
Mailing Musa Mar 2, 2005 07:22 PM
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In as much as I would love to deal out all of the Musa Basjoo plants I can, I honestly have gotten way too many requests to honor, and cannot accept any more. I am sorry, but it is too overwhelming. Thanks. Tom |
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