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Wed, Jan 9, 08 at 15:54
| Hey all,
I used to live in the Seattle area, tried bananas and it didn't work out so well, even indoors. Always something goes wrong. Now I live in Phoenix and am going to try again.
Zach |
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| Hey Zach- from what I have noticed here, Bananas will grow. There is a house in Scottsdale, along Indian School Rd, between Granite Reef and Hayden, that has a LARGE planting of bananas that clearly have been there for a while (more than a few years). In pots, make absolutely sure they will not dry out- those big leaves transpire a lot of water. They will also need BIG pots- only focus on 'Dwarf Cavendish', as they will stay relatively small. Humidity-wise, consider washing them down when you water them. Good luck and don't fret when the leaves tatter in the wind! |
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- Posted by jardinerowa (My Page) on Mon, Jan 14, 08 at 1:41
| Thanks ww1969 for the good tips. I will keep them in mind. I mispoke in my original message. My patio is SOUTH facing. Zach |
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| Rajapuri is also an excellent banana to buy. Relatively dwarf, more cold and wind resistant. It has been my best performer. Good luck! |
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| a friend gave me a piece of banana root many years ago.i don't know what kindit is. i have sandy soil so water drains quickly. my house faces N.W. the sun and heat does'nt seem to bouther it. it's watered by a bubbler three times a week at 10min its by an avacodo tree , planted from a seed 7 years ago. there both doing fine. i also feed them compost tea. |
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| jardinarowa, I wouldn't bother with trying to raise the outside humidity- that's impossible. Just water like crazy. |
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- Posted by grant_in_arizona USDA Z9 Scottsdale A (My Page) on Sun, Aug 12, 12 at 13:28
| Nice banana plants and avocado, yuman! Thanks for posting the pic. jardinarowa, I agree with richsd, just water like crazy and don't let them get too crowded in their pot and you should do great. Keep us posted! Happy gardening all. |
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| I have had bad luck with Cavendish, and Ice Cream, but I have a Goldfinger that is doing great! They need lots of feedings and lots of water, but banana grows great in AZ. |
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