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Hey Ryan, you growing this one too? Pics if you gottem!Hey Rob,
E. labisia has turned out to be a really beautiful addition to our collection. Nothing quite like it. No idea how the fruits are, but doesn't even matter looking this good.You’ll be in for a treat the next few flushes…the leaves will turn complete green😅
...added a "few" others, lol. Coming at you Kevin!
The race is OFFICIALLY on between Nate, Ryan, and I to fruiting.Bet. Winner should get something from the other two
Went in on a fairly similar boxLooking great!
Sure, we grow it. But by ‘nobody’ you mean those living in unsuitable areas?Peter,
Peter
Thanks folks, for all the tips!Root makers could be an option,
I was suspecting that pot size was probably the most limiting factor. I do feed it extremely heavily and lots of water.
As for plant size, it is ceiling height - 10' 6". The pseudostem is over 8 inches across at the base, and is over my head height. I "train" the leaves to bend down with a weighted hook my hubby made, so it doesn't try to push through the roof.
I would love to plant it in the ground, but I have a hard time because of our huge maple tree roots. I also worry about soil temps and our heavy clay soil. But I may try seeing if I can make a hole this go-round.
Does the hole need to be deep? Maybe I could try a raised bed, and give it more width.
Epicatt, you said your plant bloomed several times? I always whack mine down after fruiting. I thought bananas only bloomed once... am I jumping the gun?
Whatever mine is, I will keep saving a pup a year and making tasty little bananas.
Carolyn
Wallets out, y'all!I'll put down $1000 for the community duguetia. Let's all pitch in and grow it in a communal greenhouse.
The $10,000 Duguetia seedling is here!
https://www.etsy.com/listing/1536875292/duguetia-furfuracea-extremely-rare?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=duguetia+furfuracea&ref=sr_gallery-1-2&frs=1&cns=1&organic_search_click=1
Make sure to buy it now because there will never ever ever ever ever be another Duguetia available in the US again. I should have never given my plants to a friend, I would've been a millionaire! /s
Is there a tree at fruit and spice or another public garden?I know there's one at the F and S park.I probably have a couple germinating ones.
The season for olosapo is over in FL. It's normally june/july
Thank you Jaboticaba.Would love to hear how chestnuts do for you down that far south.
I've actually seen Promix BX and Fafard 51 recommended as good soils to use for starting out oaks. This is another project I have , germinating oaks, chestnuts, and persimmons to plant out on the property. I'm still trying to track down who carries either Promix BX, or Fafard down by me (Loxahatchee , FL ). I'm going to start calling around the nurseries and see if any carry them.
I have one more question, regarding the containers. I'm thinking of going the route of the large fabric pots. I've used them in the past and worked out well for a duration of around 2 years. Any experience with using them for long term use?
Thank you
