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General Tropical plant growing Tips » Banana tree leaves stunted growth Oct 17, 2008 09:36 PM (Total replies: 8)

Ok here is a couple of suggestions 1) next time you notice you have soil that is contaminated, remove the plant from the soil and put the soil in a square baking pan and place it in the oven for about 40 mins at 400 degree's as this will sterilize the soil by killing anything that should not be in the soil and then you can reuse the soil. 2) I would remove the plastic of the plant to prevent mold from forming due to the stale air or open the bag everyday to allow new air to enter the bag. You due not want mold to form as it sounds like you are dealing with a baby by your comment of it only having 2 leaves originally. 3) it should take a week to two weeks before you see new growth. The best thing you can do is not over water it and just kind of forget about ( that means don't mess with it too much so it can get over the whole transplant shock) After it gets over transplant shock and stabalizes you should see some new growth. Also do not fertilize thinking it will help... wait till you have 4 leaves before you think of fertilizing so you do not burn the plant at such an early stage.
Best of Luck
Wayne :-)

P.S. If it were me I would remove the plastic bag to prevent mold and possibly rotting the rhizome. I think I spelled that right ... lol

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Banana Growing tips- How to grow banana. » Calling All Dwarf Cavendish experts !! Oct 11, 2008 05:36 PM (Total replies: 2)

Well that is good to know because I thought I was growing something other then a dwarf cavendish. Thanks for the input.

Banana Growing tips- How to grow banana. » Calling All Dwarf Cavendish experts !! Oct 1, 2008 12:54 AM (Total replies: 2)

Within the past year I purchased 3 dwarf cavendish rhizomes from this website, which by the way are doing great. It is Sept 30 this evening and I just came to the site and I was looking at the different varieties of banana's. To my surprise I noticed my dwarf cavendish look more like the blood banana variety with some differences, which is an ornamental. My dwarf cavendish have a green trunk and the undersides of the leaves are green but they have red stripes on the top of the leaves similiar to the blood banana. Is it possibly that these are not dwarf cavendish? Please Help !! I look forward to hearing everyones thoughts.

Getting to know other members ... » Hi, New To The Forum. May 3, 2008 11:41 PM (Total replies: 8)

Daisy
Let me be the first to welcome you to the forums and to this great site. I like to grow banana and coffee arabica. My banana tree started showing pups so I am excited to say we should have banana's soon .. hehehe.:-) I have been having a hard time with the coffee arabica. The problem I have been having with those is that I get a whole lot of new growth on the top of the plants but all the undergrowth dies and falls off. So my coffee plants look like sticks coming out of the ground with some green leafs on top ... lol. Anyway once again welcome to the site !!

General Discussions. » Yes I have Bananas Nov 2, 2006 10:49 PM (Total replies: 1)

If your pups are at least 12" above the soil level then you should remove them from the mother. The reason for this is because if you allow the pups to stay you will not get a healthy high yield of fruit because half of the mothers energy will go towards the pups. Also depending on the zone you are in, you do not want the mother to be exposed to temperatures of 32 degrees and lower as this will kill off the mother. I am currently growing three dwarf cavendish in a container indoors so I do not have the temperature issue. As far as when you should pick the fruit there really is no specific time frame to wait due to the fact that banana plants grow differently depending on the conditions they are exposed too. Best of luck to you, and congratulations on the pups and fruit. :-)

General Discussions. » Banana trees Sep 19, 2006 08:22 PM (Total replies: 2)

you can order them from this site. :-)

Banana Growing tips- How to grow banana. » Dwarf Banana Tree in a pot Sep 19, 2006 08:09 PM (Total replies: 4)

It sounds to me like you were overwatering the plant. If you buy another plant the best thing is to make sure it has 12 hrs of light minimum. The soil should should be a mixture that will drain easily as to prevent root rot and I recomend the miracle grow ready mix. And last but not least do not water the plant everyday. Only water the plant every three days and this will prevent root rot and allow air to stay in the soil. The soil has air in it that the root sytem needs and by overwatering you push all the air out of the soil and in a nutshell you drown the plant. Only fertilize once a month with a fertilizer that has a 1-2-1 ratio as this is a good balance. Most importantly go easy on the fertilizer, because too much fertilizer in the mix will build up to many salts in the soil and will ruin the soil. Best results are from using the directions on the fertilizer mix. Best of luck to ya !! By the way I have been growing 6 different varieties indoors in pots with great success. Wayne

Banana Growing tips- How to grow banana. » Banana Tree Roots Sep 19, 2006 07:56 PM (Total replies: 2)

The roots typically grow down and out so if it were me I would move the plant at least 5 ft or more away from the concrete if you do not want to have problems with your husbands concrete. Best of luck with your plants !! Wayne

Tropical plants help! questions and answers. » OK, I am new to this. Bought three 5' trees today, can I plant in NAshville in September? Sep 19, 2006 07:53 PM (Total replies: 2)

I would not plant them outside if you expect the temperature in your region to drop below 32 degrees as this temp will kill them off. Wayne

Banana Growing tips- How to grow banana. » somthing is eating my banana plant Sep 3, 2006 02:32 PM (Total replies: 4)

Opps!! Sorry I forgot to post the web link int my previous post. So here it is...... http://www.entocare.nl/uk/plagen_uk/armoured_scales.htm

Banana Growing tips- How to grow banana. » somthing is eating my banana plant Sep 3, 2006 02:31 PM (Total replies: 4)

Sounds to me more liked armoured scales like I had on my plant. However I did nothing about them because of the fact the banana plant was an ornamental and did not mean a whole to me. If you want to save your plant I suggest your check out htis link and take action. Best of luck to you.

P.S. I found this information through alot of searching to find out what was wrong with my plant. I was determined to find out if it was something I was or was not doing. And after my resaerch I found that the pup that was shipped to me was infested with them early on and i was not aware of it. So again best of luck to you !!

Getting to know other members ... » Help!!! Needed FAST!! Jun 11, 2006 10:47 AM (Total replies: 3)

Recently I took my plants outside to give them a little sun and I found the same thing you are describing was happening to my plants. The difference being that my plants are in pots, so what I would recomend you do right away if there is a chance of saving this one is plant it in a area on your property where it is partly shaded so it is not in the direct sun, also try not watering as often and only fertilize once a month and go easy on the fertilizer you put in the water. One tablespoon per gallon of water seems to work best as it is not too little and not too much. I hope you the best with this plant.

Banana Growing tips- How to grow banana. » Banana Growing Tip Of The Week! Jun 11, 2006 10:37 AM (Total replies: 62)

First of all I have to agree with bamboochik in all her statements. As far as the pups go, they a typically little shoots near and around the base of the mother. If, as in your case the mother has already fruited then it is time to remove the pups and cut down the mother and allow the next generation take over. By leaving the mother you are just prolonging the inevitable. Here is the cycle of life you will be able to see. The mother will grow to a mature height which will depend on the variety you have and before the plant fruits you will see pups pop up from the ground first, because the mothers first mission is to proprogate new offspring. Soon there after you will begin to notice the mother will begin to show signs of flowering and then fruit will appear. You do not want to leave the pups attached for too long after the mother begins fruiting because the mother will focus more on the pups then producing good quality fruit. So as bamboochik said when the pups reach a height of about 2 feet high you want to remove them from the mother so the mother will focus on producing a high yield healthy fruit and once harvested it is time to cut the mother down as she will not fruit again. You will also will be able to make room for the next generation of pups. Well I hope this information helps you in some way.

General Discussions. » Help with Trees Apr 10, 2006 10:24 PM (Total replies: 4)

Well I wanted to say in relation to your first post. The banana tree's first mission is to propagate pups (otherwise known as babies) before the tree will fruit. So I am assuming if you have fruit then you have pups. So when you see pups you know fruit is on the way, and you want to let the pups stay with the main tree till they are at least 2-3 ft tall. By doing so this will ensure that the pups have a sound root structure to maintain on their own when you remove them. So after your pups are at least 2-3 ft tall you remove them mainly so that the tree will focus more on producing fruit then pups. Once the tree has bore fruit and it has been harvested it should be cut down and used as mulch, because it should not bare fruit again. No as far as leaving them out all year round there are some varieties that are hardy for our climate in ILL but I do not recommend leaving them outside year round. So I would continue to bring them in as you have been doing. Depending on the variety you have they may be edible, but I would have to see the pics or tree's to determine that. As far growing them together, depending on how big the leaves fan I would spread them apart allowing both to get a great view of the sun. I am currently growing 3 different varieties of banana tree's of my own. Best of Luck !

General Discussions. » Help with Trees Apr 10, 2006 09:57 PM (Total replies: 4)

I would like to see the pictures of the trees you. Where in Illinois are you located, because I am also from Illinois.

General Discussions. » REPLANTING PUPS Apr 4, 2006 11:26 PM (Total replies: 1)

My first question I would ask is how long has it been since you noticed the pup(s). My suggestion to you is to let the pups grow until they are a least 1-2 ft tall because by this time they will have developed a good enough root system to grow on their own when you replant them. When it comes time to remove the pup use a spade shovel to dig up the pup. Draw a 12" circle around the pup so when you dig it up you with have a nice root ball with a most of the root system intact, and then transplant then where you desire. Best of Luck with the pups.

General Discussions. » Banana Tree Emergency... Apr 4, 2006 11:15 PM (Total replies: 1)

I would say you are not crazy to put them back in the ground, most banana tree's are pretty hardy so I believe once the trees get over the transplant shock they should be fine. So I wish the best of luck to you and your plants.

Tropical Community » Mahogany seeds Mar 27, 2006 10:58 PM (Total replies: 2)

Julie

I have a couple of suggestions for you that might help you with the spider mites.

Option 1 : The first idea is to make a natural insecticide the mites can not stand. You will need the following items: Hot peppers (the hotter the better), onion, garlic, mince these items up and add a little water to the mix and let it stand for 24 hours. Strain this mix and save the juice and put it in a sprayer bottle and mist the plants with this liquid. Mites are generally on the undersides of the leaves so make sure you pay special attention to these area's.

Option 2 : The second solution is to buy a natural predator of the spider mite because this a great way to rid your plant of spider mites without harming the plant itself. The idea is the predator feeds on the spider mites and when they are all bone the predator will leave the plant to find more of them without ever thinking about harming the plant. I know of a website where you can buy some of these natural predators if you are unable to find them.

Banana Growing tips- How to grow banana. » Musella Lasiocarpa Mar 27, 2006 02:15 AM (Total replies: 1)

Is anyone familiar with any natural predators or disease's associaated with this strain ? I have purchased a musella lasiocarpa and it has been doing great and then all of a sudden one of the leaves starts to show signs on the leaves I like to call sunburn. Naturally these sunburn spots begin to die off. So what I am looking at is a green leaf with a few brown spots. As the days progress, it continues to spread and get worse. When I first noticed them I cut back on the lights in terms of time and distance. Well after watching this plant tilt and the leaf continue to get worse I cut off the half dead leaf and I was looking at one one of the three remaining, which by the way look fine in color. I noticed on the top of the leaf on what I like to call the stem of the leaf little spots that at first glance look like water blisters. Looking at them closer with some magnification, I do not notice anything strange. Is this possible signs of some kind of natural bug or worm infestation that could of came with it and is just now showing ? I just need to know so I can fix it before it kills my entire plant. Even though this variety does not produce edible fruit, I am still trying to keep from losing it. I look forward to hearing any reply that could be of some help on this matter.

Palm tree growing tips- How to grow plam trees. » Banana tree stem rot Feb 26, 2006 09:12 PM (Total replies: 1)

The black spot that you are referrig to is the base of the stem rotting. This is due to one of two reasons: 1) Overwatering 2) The medium you have planted in is not very good at draining, causing the stem to rot. The fix here is to replant your Cavendish in this soil mixture I am gonna give you. You will need to mix the following three items together in equal portions. The items needed are top soil, sphagum moss, perilite. By making this mixture you will wind up with a fluffy soil that contains natural minerals and most importantly will drain nicely. Replant your cavendish in this mixture and within 1-2 weeks after you replant you should notice a good change in the look of your cavendish. Also try watering every other day and fertilize once a month with some good 20-20-20 fertilizer. Best of Luck to you !!
Wayne

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