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Musa lasiocarpa
« on: August 26, 2013, 03:43:55 PM »
Looking for seeds of the Chinese Yellow banana , 100 if possible .

Found some at The Banana Tree , what is your experience with these people ?
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Re: Musa lasiocarpa
« Reply #1 on: August 26, 2013, 05:06:52 PM »
Looking for seeds of the Chinese Yellow banana , 100 if possible .

Found some at The Banana Tree , what is your experience with these people ?

I know.
Someone selling seeds and Seedling in Taiwan.

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Re: Musa lasiocarpa
« Reply #2 on: August 27, 2013, 12:07:27 AM »
this is mine right now:




a dream come true!!

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Re: Musa lasiocarpa
« Reply #3 on: August 27, 2013, 12:19:21 AM »
this is mine right now:




a dream come true!!

That, my friends, is an absolute gem.

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Re: Musa lasiocarpa
« Reply #4 on: August 27, 2013, 10:07:23 AM »
this is mine right now:




a dream come true!!

Congratullations Carlos , ( I am soooo jealous LOL ) my next question would have been if they do well in a tropical area , seeing your pic that has been answered .
Take care buddy .
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Re: Musa lasiocarpa
« Reply #5 on: August 27, 2013, 05:55:11 PM »
Just one question:
Are you considering eating the small bananas this one produces?... are the fruits safe enough to eat?

I had one once but I left it half abandoned because I found some reports stating the fruit was no good for human consumption... I seem to remember that on the native area of origin the fruits were used to feed pigs or something like that...

In fact this Musa sp. ( I think the correct name is Musela lasiocarpa) was very interesting not only for the beautiful flower but because it supported very low temperatures... it felt at home on my 9a climate... but the edibility doubts made me loose interest...

Luc... do you want it for food or as a pure ornamental?
Carlos... did you ate your fruits?... were they good/sweet?

Thank you all in advance for your comments.
Miguel.pt
« Last Edit: August 28, 2013, 01:35:39 AM by Miguel.pt »

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Re: Musa lasiocarpa
« Reply #6 on: August 27, 2013, 08:03:11 PM »
Just one question:
Are you considering eating the small bananas this one produces?... are the fruits safe enough to eat?

I had one once it but I left it half abandoned because I found some reports stating the fruit was no good for human consumption... I seem to remember that on the native area of origin the fruits were used to feed pigs or something like that...

In fact this Musa sp. ( I think he correct name is Musela lasiocarpa) was very interesting not only for the beautiful flower but because it supported very low temperatures... it felt at home on my 9a climate... but the edibility doubts made me loose interest...

Luc... do you want it for food or as a pure ornamental?
Carlos... did you ate your fruits?... were they good/sweet?

Thank you all in advance for your comments.
Miguel.pt

Miguel , since I grow a lot of Heliconia's and other Zingiberales obviously I am interested in this spectacular ( I have only seen pictures so far ) banana .
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Re: Musa lasiocarpa
« Reply #7 on: August 28, 2013, 12:48:52 AM »
I read the flower is the edible part of this plant, but you can bet that I will never and under no condition do it LOLLLLLL

It will be easy for you Luc!!

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Re: Musa lasiocarpa
« Reply #8 on: August 28, 2013, 04:27:51 PM »
Hello Luc,

So I went to check my plant and even if it has been totally neglected for years I found it still alive... moreover it has lots of small pups around... If you have asked earlier some of these pups could be waiting for you in Belgium by now...

Did you managed to find any seed supplier for this?... How long will you stay in Belgium?


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Re: Musa lasiocarpa
« Reply #9 on: August 28, 2013, 06:40:35 PM »
Hello Luc,

So I went to check my plant and even if it has been totally neglected for years I found it still alive... moreover it has lots of small pups around... If you have asked earlier some of these pups could be waiting for you in Belgium by now...

Did you managed to find any seed supplier for this?... How long will you stay in Belgium?

Miguel , arriving the 5 th , leaving 12 th .
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Re: Musa lasiocarpa
« Reply #10 on: August 30, 2013, 12:12:01 AM »
Luc, email me,  I have a supplier for you.

Carlos