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tropicalks has contributed to 15 posts out of 2443 total posts
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20 Most recent posts:
Banana Growing tips- How to grow banana. »
musa basjoo leaf edges turning soggy and brown? Jun 19, 2006 01:55 AM
(Total replies: 7)
the bananas still arent doing well. The basjoos ive had since feb are doing good, and are adapted to full sun. The ice cream banana died. My 3' basjoo is looking bad. Every leaf is burnt and mostly brown, and the new spear is very slow growing and turning brown in spots. The 1' bajoos are looking pretty bad, so I cut them back to the non brown growth, and they are growing, but the growth looks bad. I have them in an area now where they get full sun till about noon, then shade till about 8pm. I water them every 4 days or so, and 2 nights ago it rained, so they are good for awhile. I cant figure them out. The 3' basjoo has 2 pups about 10" tall each, and they are looking absolutely awesome. Growing very fast and looking great. The mother plant looks like it lost a mud fight with a bunch of elementary school kids.
Banana Growing tips- How to grow banana. »
new growth from basjoo is black? whats happening? Jun 11, 2006 05:20 PM
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My basjoos arent doing so good. All of a sudden the new growth in the center is coming out black and very thin. they are also growing verrrrryyyy slow. They used to put on 3-4" a day, now its maybe 1/2" a day. One that I sold to a customer is growing like a weed. Its doubled in size in 1 month. Mine havent changed in a month. Maybe its too hot in the greenhouse? too much light? any ideas?
Banana Growing tips- How to grow banana. »
musa basjoo leaf edges turning soggy and brown? May 31, 2006 11:40 AM
(Total replies: 7)
well, it keeps doing it. and my small ones are following suit. I sprayed some fungicide down in the spear area, and it looks better after a few days. But 2 of my smaller ones, the spear is all shriveled up, thin and brown. Is it possible that too much water will make the leaves soggy? im going to stop watering for 3-4 days and see how the new growth looks. one cool thing ive noticed about these basjoos, the pups grow WAAAYYY faster than a baby basjoo grown from seed. Crazy stuff.
Banana Growing tips- How to grow banana. »
musa basjoo leaf edges turning soggy and brown? May 10, 2006 01:38 PM
(Total replies: 7)
well the new leaf looks ok. There is a spot on the end where its thin and flimsy compared to the rest of the leaf. Ive been watering it less too. I dont know whats going on. It sprouted another pup though. Ill get some pictures of it, once it stops raining here, and I get it out of the greenhouse and put into my yard. Ryan
Banana Growing tips- How to grow banana. »
seeds from banana May 10, 2006 01:47 AM
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i tried it, but none of them germinated. I believe that bananas are grown for produce (obviously), and not for tree reproduction. Most likely the seeds are sterile. Probably because the bananas hadnt ripened on the tree long enough, or im not sure if it takes a male and a female plant to make viable seeds. Best bet, buy some good seeds from a reputable source, and watch them grow!
Banana Growing tips- How to grow banana. »
musa basjoo leaf edges turning soggy and brown? May 8, 2006 01:18 AM
(Total replies: 7)
Joe, Im using a mixture of 1/2 high drainage soil (bark chips, perlite, etc), 1/4 organic humus (decomposed manure), and 1/4 sand. It drains really fast. I also use superthrive with every watering, and give them a 31-11-11 fert watering once a week. Im going to cut back the watering a little and see when the next leaf pops out how it responds. It should be fully out tomorrow, so Ill know within 2-3 days.
Banana Growing tips- How to grow banana. »
musa basjoo leaf edges turning soggy and brown? May 4, 2006 12:03 PM
(Total replies: 7)
I have 10 musa basjoo, one is about 3' tall, 6 are 18" and 3 are 6". The big one and a couple of the small ones, edges of the leaves are turning brown. Not a crispy brown, a soggy brown. I water them about every other day. The big one is putting on 1 new leaf about every 5 days now, and it drinks water like a camel. But a day after the new leaf pops out, the edges go brown. Whats going on here?
Banana Growing tips- How to grow banana. »
Hardy Banana May 4, 2006 11:59 AM
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before you wrap it for the winter, you should spray it with a fungicide such as copper hydroxide to insure its not attacked by fungus or bacteria. Good luck to you.
General Discussions. »
hey all, im new here. were taking kansas to a whole new level May 1, 2006 11:02 AM
(Total replies: 6)
I dont want to give out my address over the internet, but Ill give you my phone number. When you come down give me a call, and Ill give you directions. Give us some time though, because we have alot of work to do around here, and its not ready to show. talk to you soon. Ryan (316)993-0311
General Discussions. »
hey all, im new here. were taking kansas to a whole new level Apr 30, 2006 10:51 AM
(Total replies: 6)
Well just to elaborate on the size more, Ive noticed one persons 5 gallon vs another guys 5 gallon can differ alot in size. Ive seen people on ebay put a seedling in a 3 gallon pot, then try to sell it as a 3 gallon. Our 5 gallon trachys have about 5-7" of trunk 2-2.5" wide, with 8-10 fronds, and 2 active spears. They are about 30" overall in height. They are $45 right now. As they get larger they get more expensive. Come on down sometime this summer. Right now is a bad time, because were trying to get our greenhouse finished, and get a ton of things organized around here. Ill be on here though. Ryan
Palm tree growing tips- How to grow plam trees. »
Palms for Zone 5 Apr 28, 2006 06:31 PM
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if your going to bring them inside during the winter, you can grow almost anything. Find something that does well in a container, because palms that like to be planted in the ground wont do to well in a container when they get extensive root systems. You can limit the height of the tree with container size also. King palms do well in containers.
Palm tree growing tips- How to grow plam trees. »
can i grow palm tree,s in oklahoma Apr 27, 2006 05:09 PM
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Glenna, definitely get the book "palms dont grow here and other myths". I got mine off ebay, it was like $21. There are lots of palms in and around tulsa that have survived for years. Like others have said, the author did most of his studies and research in ohio, which is much colder than oklahoma. Im in Wichita KS, and plan on putting 6 trachycarpus fortunei in my front yard here in the next 2 weeks or so. we'll see how they do. Ill definitely be on here reporting my progress. Ryan
Palm tree growing tips- How to grow plam trees. »
king palm question Apr 27, 2006 05:05 PM
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I like the look of double and triple king palms. They actually prefer to be grown in clumps. If they just dont work out being double, you could seperate them. Just be very careful to keep the roots of each respective palm in tact. They are probably really tangled with one another, but with care they will both live. Use superthrive to reduce the shock when replanted apart. And, I dont see why they couldnt be planted on a hillside, just as long as they get enough water and sun. Kings like plenty of water. Ryan Edited by tropicalks on Apr 27, 2006 at 05:07 PM
Tropical plants help! questions and answers. »
What's wrong with my Bird of Paradise and King Palm, Help Apr 27, 2006 04:59 PM
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I would try adding some organic humus to the area surrounding the trees, to give the roots something to feed on. Also, try some superthrive regularly during waterings. It has tons of nutrients and will help all and any plant live in the vicinity.
General Discussions. »
hey all, im new here. were taking kansas to a whole new level Apr 27, 2006 02:27 PM
(Total replies: 6)
Hello. My name is Ryan, and my business partner Marc and I are starting a company called Tropical Kansas. We are located in South Wichita. As of now we have a little over 100 palm trees, including 50-5 gallon t. fortunei, also a ton of seedlings including: Butia X Jubaea, jubaea chilensis, a couple sabal etonias, phoenix sylvestris, t.fortunei, and about 25 king palms. We also have 10 musa basjoo, which will be used for propogating pups. One of them is about 3 feet tall, and gets about 2-3" taller every day. We are also starting 120 travelers palms, 200 t. fortunei, and about 1000 king palms, from seed. They should start sprouting soon. We have only been doing this since January of this year, and have quite a collection so far. We are setting up a booth at the big flea market at the Kansas Coliseum next month, selling off a few things to help get our greenhouse built. We kinda got in too deep with building up our inventory, then ran out of money. Oh well, its worth it! Also, Im in the process of landscaping my yard to plant 6 of the 5 gallon t. fortunei in my front yard, beside the sidewalk going from the street to my front door. i am also planting out big musa basjoo right in the middle of my front yard. And 2 in my back yard. Should be interesting. I will get some pictures online soon to show our collection. Talk to you all soon. Ryan So |
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