Just wanted to find out if there would be any interest in a Musa co-op. This would be the same company that Cala is doing the EE and Ginger with. Just thought I would help her if there is enough interest. Same rules apply, must have 72 of 1 kind. Here is a list of what is available, and they are the ornamental ones.
Musa Beccarii
Beccarii 12" SP
Mannii
Ornata Bronze
Ornata 'Macro'
Ornata Royal Pink
Ornata Royal Pink (Large)
Uranoscopus 'Coccinea'
Musella Lasiocarpa
Here is a link that shows what they look like and what they generally cost.
http://www.alohatropicals.com/MusaBananas_OrnamentalBananas.html
Any interest in Musa
Dee,count me in if enough are interested.
Hee hee, me too. I have no idea where I'll keep them, but I love Banana trees.
How much do you think they will be? I would love to get in on this, Dee. Gosh, I do love bananas!
Roz, they look like they will run a little bit more with shipping, but I wouldn't think more than $2.00 each.
Dee, me too. Hope they don't grow fast over the winter. Not too much room in my house.
Will take two of each if there are enough.
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They are so pretty, and the estimated price plus shipping is very reasonable (cheap). What is the coldest temperature that they can withstand? I'll find room for some - one way or the other - so count me in if this is a go.
ok me too or three or.........!
I really LIKE this one Musa Samatrana (Zebrina)!!!!
This message was edited Friday, Oct 11th 7:36 AM
Dee, count me in.
NotMartha, I can send you a zebrina a pup in a couple of weeks (providing you place an order) hehehe.
How is that Cala for pressure sales???
typing one handed as Dee has the other one twisted behind my back.....ok ok i will buy "some"-my sis in AL. would proably take one or two....now can you give me my hand back?
Thanks Dee-If im going to heat the GH this year it might as well be FULL! >:-)
That's what I call high pressure sales. I'll take some of whatever you decide on. I'll put them on my website!! DH said he "might" heat the biggest(34X96X14high) greenhouse this winter, woopee!!!
Oh boy, oh boy, Susie, more stuff. What do we need to do to change his mind from might to will???
NotMartha, glad you saw it my way, hehe. We are still in the 80's during the day and low 70's at night, so I want them to still grow a little more. Will take a picture and post for you when I get home tonight.
MAN! Between the Gingers, EE's and the Musa's, I will have ALL my Christmas presents taken care of, hehe.
I'm in too for at least a couple.
TL
me too!
NotMartha,
Here is the picture of my Zebrina that I promised.
Dee, will you leave your Zebrina in the ground for the winter? Are any of these on your list ok outside in our area?
Dee,
Count me in too! Thanks!
pinkangel420
That Zabrina is georgeous!!
"eyes"
Glory
Oct 13, 2002
Dee,
Tell me more about that Zabrina....I'd think I be interested in just that one....it's a true beauty.
Dee, is this Zebrina too?
Glory,that's the one most of us call "Red Leaf" banana.
I have some if Dee is running short.
I want some bananas, yes I do!
Gone2seed, do you know if any of these are hardy in our area?
I am interested in the Zabrina also. I love the varigated leaves.
Wow dee i cant wait and the marks on my arm are all gone now! ;]
Glory
Oct 13, 2002
JT,
Thanks. How's your girls? Did they have a lot of storm damage?
Glory,the girls and their families came through just fine.
There was some property damage and the Lafayette daughter owns a grocery which lost power for several days so there was a big loss of frozen food and meat but all is covered by insurance.Just a very big mess to clean up.
I will put the Musa Zabrina in the mail next week.
Weeds,They are hardy here as far as I know.Mine are growing in a spot that is protected from north winds.They came back this spring.
Stupid question #1
What will the price on these be?The website shows prices in the 15-30 dollar range.On the other hand someone mentioned 2.00.I can say that will make a big difference in just how greedy I can be.
Glory
Oct 13, 2002
JT,
Thanks...glad to hear everyone is ok.
JT, the $2 range. These will be little, like the little yellow flowered ones that Earl was selling.
I'm new! I would like in on this too! Let me know how to do this... vik
Oh, dear . . . count me in as well, as long as you can ship to CA. Thanks!
Dee . . count me in.
I'm new to bananas, so I'm not sure if the proper botanical names for these are listed, but I would definitely be in (for quite a few) if it included Musa zebrina and Red Dwarf.
Dee? Are you there?
Dee was real sick, hope she is better. She may have gone to see her mom too.
Didn't know that, hope she is ok.
Dee,Love Banana Trees. All I have are plain old green ones around pool.NEED color! Count me in.Thanks
What are the chances this co-op will come through? Can anyone give us an idea?
I'm in the middle of an auction purchase that I could add some banana plants to .... Kinda need to decide pronto. And, of course, if this co-op happens, I'd rather go with that way.