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- Q.Banana Palm In Winter - I live in Southern Indiana, and I received a banana palm from friend. I was told to dig the plant ...
- Q.Hardy Banana Tree Winter Care - I have had several winter hardy banana trees for a few years. I have read that wherever you cut them ...
- Q.Bananas Split Just When They Are Ripening - My banana fruits grow very healthy, till they are starting to ripen, but thereafter, their skins start splitting, and the ...
- Q.Banana Trees - I have a banana tree that is trying to grow out two to three leaves at the same time. One ...
- Q.Banana Tree Division - When to divide a banana tree?
- Q.Banana Plants - After harvesting the banana fruit, do we need to cut down the tree, trim the tree or what should we ...
- Q.Banana Tree - Do you know what kind of banana tree this is? I need help in harvesting.
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Anonymous on
September 14, 2016Q.banana palm in winter
I live in Southern Indiana, and I received a banana palm from friend. I was told to dig the plant and store dry roots over the winter. When is the best time to do this? Does the plant go dormant in the "cold" months, or would it also survive if I just moved the pot it's planted in into the basement? Basement should stay above 65 degrees, with little light, however. The "giver" of the plant has several and he said he just digs them up and lays the entire plant in a dry area in his basement "dry rooted" until spring when he "sets" them out again.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
September 14, 2016A.You should be able to winter your Banana Palm in your area. Here is a link with more information.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/banana/growing-cold-hardy-bananas.htm
If you have a trusted gardener friend who successfully winters over in the manner you state, you may want to follow that advise.Was this answer useful?00
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- Asked by
Bigdawg on
September 14, 2016
Manaasas Virginia 20110 I think Zone 7 if I remember correctlyQ.Hardy Banana tree winter care
I have had several winter hardy banana trees for a few years. I have read that wherever you cut them off for the winter, that is where they will begin new growth the following year, so as not to have to start from ground level because the growing season not long enough. I live in Northern Virginia, Manassas to be exact. I have tried many different ways, but the stalks always rot to the ground. They do come up the next year, but was hoping to have them begin the new growth from where I cut them off. I have used hay, I have tried pinebark mulch so as to allow airflow without holding to much moisture to cause the rot. I have covered with the hay and then placed a tarp over the pile, but everything I do seems to have the same results with them rotting to the ground. Would you have suggestions? I would love for my tree to grow as big as possible next year. My tree now is about 7-8 tall, that is my biggest one. The others are a lot smaller for some reason. Thank you, Thomas
Answered by
Alisma on
September 15, 2016
Certified ExpertA.It is possible that your location is too cold for the banana stalk to survive over the winter, even if protected. It might be possible with even more layers of protection, but I can't offer a technique for helping it survive. These articles recommend cutting back to just 8-10 inches and mulching:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/banana/growing-cold-hardy-bananas.htm
http://www.uaex.edu/yard-garden/resource-library/plant-week/hardy-banana-9-7-07.aspxWas this answer useful?00- Asked by
Anonymous on
October 12, 2016Q.bananas split just when they are ripening
My banana fruits grow very healthy, till they are starting to ripen, but thereafter, their skins start splitting, and the fruits slowly rot in the "split open parts.. What should I do to prevent such splitting?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
October 12, 2016A.Bananas should be picked when they are about 75 % ripe and allowed to ripen after picking. Fruit left to long on the tree will spilt open.
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WeMe125 on
October 16, 2016
32935Q.Banana trees
I have a banana tree that is trying to grow out two to three leaves at the same time. One starts to come out and then another comes out and then another and then none of them grow. They just sit there. They're are about six inches tall. What will cause this and how can I fix it? Thanks Willmon Edwards
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
October 17, 2016A.Over the coarse of your Banana Trees growing cycle it can produce as many as 40 leaves. Leaves that are not opening indicate it's lacking something in the growing environment.
Soil nutrients, sunshine, moisture and temperature are all possible issues or multiple problems.
The article below will help refresh you on the care requirements.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/banana/growing-cold-hardy-bananas.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
Jfayw on
October 21, 2016
Alabama zone7Q.Banana tree division
When to divide a banana tree?
- Answered by
Alisma on
October 21, 2016
Certified ExpertA.Banana trees can be divided as soon as the pup has reached a large enough size, as explained in this article:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/banana/how-to-divide-a-banana-tree.htm
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Duncan on
October 29, 2016
34239Q.Banana plants
After harvesting the banana fruit, do we need to cut down the tree, trim the tree or what should we do to regenerate our plant? Thanking you in advance, Duncan banyuls99@aol.com
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
October 30, 2016A.After the Bananas have been harvested, the tree is cut down and the next sucker is nurtured into a new tree.
Here are some links with more information.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/banana/getting-banana-plants-to-fruit.htm
https://www.wikihow.com/Grow-Banana-PlantsWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
klcswartz on
October 30, 2016
AustiQ.Banana Tree
Do you know what kind of banana tree this is? I need help in harvesting.
- Answered by
Alisma on
October 30, 2016
Certified ExpertA.Could you please clarify the question? Are you asking what variety of banana you have? Knowing where you are located would be very helpful.
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klcswartz@gmail.com on
October 30, 2016A.Yes I'd like to know what variety of tree this is - I live in Austin, TX.
Thank you!
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