Beginner Gardening: Dwarf Cavendish Banana general care?, 1 by Carrotcarp

Carrotcarp wrote:
Its a matter of luck really yours didnt root probably because its outside, even if it was warm there may have still been temprature fluctuations ect-The skill is to root it before it goes brown and rots. I left mine for 3 days to allow it to form a callus, (this seals all scars and helps prevents rot) I havent got anything better to do so im gonna write a guide on how to grow them! :P
It took me 3 attempts to root 1 so dont be disscouraged if it dont work first time, try and try again!

1) Get a Pineapple thats leaves do not come out easily when pulled
2) I know it seems brutal but grab the pineapple top and twist hard, it should come out with a bit of fruit *IMPORTANT cut this off with a sharp knife otherwise the plant will rot!!!
3) Put the bottom of the stem in cold water
4) Wait about 2 months
5) Voilla- The pineapple should have roots
6) Pot it in normal no2 soil (keep it moist at all times)
7) Wait for new growth to appear

These show the different methods:

http://www.rickswoodshopcreations.com/Pineapple/pineapple.ht...
http://www.unirom.co.uk/nhaggett/MyPineapples/mypineapples.h...
http://forums.gardenweb.com/forums/load/favorite/msg03164607...

Try it again its worth it, here is some helpful hyperlinks if u want another go ;)


Regards -Josh-