Kacey
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From: | | | | | | | (2005/3/10 18:56) Chinese banana info | |
Hello, I have a question about Chinese yellow banana, Musella lasiocarpa. I've had this large plant at home for a couple of years, and now, small pups are forming at the base. I would like to propagate this plant, but don't really know how to cleanly separate the pups. Any hint? In case someone ever reads this  Many thanks, Kacey. [ Edited by Kacey on 2005/3/10 11:58 ] | | | | | | | | | | |
Rajesh
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From: Spain, USDA z9 | | | | | | | (2005/3/11 10:58) Re: Chinese banana info | |
Hello Kacey, I think that correct timing matters a lot for the Chinese yellow banana, and for the Musa genus in general. How high are the pups? I would let the pups grow a few months, then gently dig the ground between the pups and the mother stalk. If there are roots, cleanly separate the pups. If not, wait an extra couple of months and reiterate the process! Rajesh Rajesh | | | | | | | | | | |
Kacey
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From: | | | | | | | (2005/3/12 11:03) Re: Chinese banana info | |
Hi Rajesh, Thanks for the tips. My pups are only a couple of inches tall. I'll wait a few months. Hope my mother stalk will bloom this year, i can't wait to see this incredible flower  -- Kacey | | | | | | | | | | |
Etto
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From: | | | | | | | (2005/4/6 15:22) Re: Chinese banana info | |
Kacey and Rajesh, Do you have more specific info about that chinese banana? Kacey you say the flower is incredible... How incredible, and how different from another banana flower?  Thank you, Etto | | | | | | | | | | |
Kacey
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From: | | | | | | | (2005/4/9 9:24) Re: Chinese banana info | |
Hi Etto,
Actually, Chinese banana is not a true banana, it is from genus Musella, which is in the same familly as Musa.
It is a close relative however.
It is a small plant, looking like a dwarf banana, but with many offshoots. The flower is erect, massive, yellow to golden yellow, and lasts a few months!
A must-have, I would say, especially if you live in zone 9-10, I would say!
Kacey | | | | | | | | | | |
Rajesh
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From: Spain, USDA z9 | | | | | | | (2005/4/11 11:43) Re: Chinese banana info | |
Quote:A must-have, I would say, especially if you live in zone 9-10, I would say!
Hello, If you like to live on the risky edge, you can even try the Chinese banana in USDA zones 8 (or well, 8b) I have heard some sucessful reports of regrowth from the ground after z8b winter frosts. It remains to be tested, however! Rajesh Rajesh | | | | | | | | | | |
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From: | | | | | | | (2005/4/15 9:59) Re: Chinese banana info | |
Hello Rajesh and Kacey, Thank you for the answers. I've seen some pictures on the Web. Looks like a most interesting plant! As I've just discovered my garden is in zone 8, and that some parts of it should be zone 9 thanks to stone walls, I'll note this plant as a future purchase  Etto. | | | | | | | | | | |
Rajesh
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From: Spain, USDA z9 | | | | | | | (2005/4/20 14:47) Re: Chinese banana info | |
If some parts in your garden are z9, it is all the best ; I wouldn't like to be responsible for the death of an innocent Chinese banana in zone 8 Rajesh Rajesh | | | | | | | | | | |
GreenThumb
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From: | | | | | | | (2005/7/30 23:05) Re: Chinese banana info | |
Hi everybody, For US residents : does by any chance someone knows of any nursery that sells Musella in SFBA? I'd really like to try this wonderful "golden lotus". MariaSan Francisco Bay Area | | | | | | | | | | |
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From: | | | | | | | (2006/1/15 23:29) Re: Chinese banana info | |
Hi. Everyone.
Ihavent yet grown Mussella Lasiocarpa,but Iam reliably informed that once it flowers the stem/trunk dies.
so if you are propagatng it leave at least 1 pup in place. Also, I don't know about SanFransisco,but you can buy these in seed form at jungle seeds.co.uk
Ihope this helps. Nij. P.S. Sorry about the typing errors. http://www.jungleseeds.co.uk
[ Edited by nij on 2006/1/15 21:31 ]
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