return of the bananas

DrKungPao · Post by **DrKungPao** » Sat Aug 04, 2007 10:57 am

I had 10 plants planted last summer. Southwestern Idaho zone 6 (i think.) After not protecting them at all last winter I had three come back. Ive learned the importance of mulching, but also the hardiness of these Bananas. This ones my baby.

Speaking of babies... Look whats happened around her.

I will take much better care this fall and am sure that I will get more and more from now on out. I can't wait till this whole area fills in with them.

cheers!

Barrie · Post by **Barrie** » Sat Aug 04, 2007 11:06 am

What is the ID on the banana in the first pic. Nice striping in the leaves!

Cheers, Barrie.

DrKungPao · Post by **DrKungPao** » Sat Aug 04, 2007 11:25 am

Sad thing about that. I can't find my paperwork from when I bought it. I dont know! I wish I did cuz i want to buy a few more of them. They seem to do better in my climate here then the Basjoos do.

turtile · Post by **turtile** » Sat Aug 04, 2007 6:18 pm

It looks like Musa Sikkimensis "Red Tiger" - I had one but it died from water stress.

DrKungPao · Post by **DrKungPao** » Sun Aug 05, 2007 4:36 pm

that sounds familiar turtile. Im thinking you are correct

thank you!