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- Q.Dig Up And Move A Banana Shrub Tree - Is it possible to dig up and move a Banana shrub tree? I want to dig up my banana shrub ...
- Q.How Can I Winter Over My Banana Tree? - I live in Tarboro, NC. I planted a Banana tree. What zone am I in? I planted in the beginning ...
- Q.Banana Tree - I have a banana tree. It produced flowers terminally. The flowers opened to fruits. At later stages the flowers started ...
- Q.Overwintering Musa Sikimensis ‘ Red Tiger’ - Have been growing a few Musa and Ensette on my allotment, all doing very well. I know the Ensette ventricoum ...
- Q.Can I Grow Musa (bananas) From Seed? - Some websites say that you cannot grow bananas from seed, so why do some gardening catalogues sell the seed?
- Q.Does A Banana Plant Die In Cold Weather? - I'm wondering if it will survive inside a garage where there's no heat.
- Q.Banana Tree Looks Like It’s Dying - How do I help this plant stay healthy?
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bebetom on
August 28, 2015
8Q.dig up and move a Banana shrub tree
Is it possible to dig up and move a Banana shrub tree? I want to dig up my banana shrub tree and move it to another location. Is that possible? How?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
August 30, 2015A.Yes, it is possible to move a Banana Tree.
It is best if the trunk is no more than 3 to 4 inches in diameter.
With a sharp shovel sever the roots and dig as large of a root ball as you can. Review the growing conditions in the link below for a good relocation planing site. Handle the tree carefully, as it can be damaged easily.
Plant the Banana Tree in the same depth as it was previously growing.
Use 2 to 3 inches of organic mulch around the new planting location to help with moisture control, but keep it away from the base of the tree.
Regular but not excessive watering will help the tree become established. 1 to 1 1/2 inches of rainfall or watering per week.Here is a link with more information.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/banana-shrub/how-to-grow-banana-shrubs.htm
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- Asked by
deborahsurles456 on
September 4, 2015
do not noQ.How can I winter over my Banana Tree?
I live in Tarboro, NC. I planted a Banana tree. What zone am I in? I planted in the beginning of the summer. Do I need to dig it up for the winter?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
September 8, 2015A.You growing zone is 7a to 8b.
You tree should be just fine in the garden provided it is a hardy variety.
Here is a link wit more information.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/banana/growing-cold-hardy-bananas.htm
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Anonymous on
September 10, 2015Q.banana tree
I have a banana tree. It produced flowers terminally. The flowers opened to fruits. At later stages the flowers started drooping after giving out some 20 fruits. I thought the flower must be cut and I cut the flower. But it has not shown any growth still. I was wrong, sure. What shall I do now? Any pesticide or fertilizer must be provided? I seek for your help.
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Downtoearthdigs on
September 12, 2015A.If you are having issues with flowers dropping, this article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/banana/growing-cold-hardy-bananas.htm
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September 22, 2015Q.Overwintering Musa sikimensis ‘ Red Tiger’
Have been growing a few Musa and Ensette on my allotment, all doing very well. I know the Ensette ventricoum murelli is tender, so will have to dig that up and overwinter it in a frost free place. But have two musa, one called Musa Basjoo, which I know is pretty hardy, but the other Musa, which is Musa sikimensis 'Red Tiger,' is meant to be root hardy. I have been told conflicting things about this plant. Looking to over winter it outside. I live in North London and have created somewhat of a microclimate on my allotment. Would be grateful for any advice in over wintering this banana.
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Downtoearthdigs on
September 23, 2015A.This article should help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/banana/growing-cold-hardy-bananas.htm
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JW0072 on
October 8, 2015
St Helena, South Atlantic OceanQ.can I grow Musa (bananas) from seed?
Some websites say that you cannot grow bananas from seed, so why do some gardening catalogues sell the seed?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
October 9, 2015A.You can grow Bananas from seed.
I found a few links for you.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/banana/indoor-banana-plant.htm
https://gardenofeaden.blogspot.co.uk/2011/08/how-to-grow-banana-trees-from-seed.htmlWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
Reyesvasquez86 on
October 19, 2015
Eaton ohioQ.Does a banana plant die in cold weather?
I'm wondering if it will survive inside a garage where there's no heat.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
October 21, 2015A.There are varieties of Hardy Banana plants that are hardy to zone 4.
If you have one of these varieties you should be able to winter it over in a garage.
You can always add some protection with bubble wrap or plastic insulation.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/banana/growing-cold-hardy-bananas.htm
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ethelrains66 on
October 20, 2015
KentuckyQ.Banana tree looks like it’s dying
How do I help this plant stay healthy?
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Downtoearthdigs on
October 22, 2015A.Here are links to help you with both hardy and indoor Banana plants.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/banana/growing-cold-hardy-bananas.htm
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