5 Fresh Bearded Iris Rhizomes Mixed Varieties
While the exact colors are a surprise, all are hardy, vigorous growers that will brighten your garden with minimal effort.
6 Shade Quick Plantation Plantain Banana Fruit Tree like Saba get 20 ft tall
There are many varieties of bananas and plantains. In the Spring, just plant it back out and it will get bigger and bigger every year. This is a way to reach fruiting size in northern areas. The most versatile of all banana varieties, the saba is cooked into a wide range of snacks and desserts.
Plantain Banana Tree Saba Musa Plantation Fruit easy Quick shade get 20 ft tall
Sometimes called in Louisiana “plantation” bananas, these are not the common variety, but are very fast growing and get at least 20 ft. tall in a few weeks.The name comes from the tradition of growing them for shade at old plantations which is where these come from, but may also be referring to the name “plantain”.There are many varieties of bananas and plantains. The closest named variety is “Saba” a filpino variety but this one is not exactly a Saba. fresh live plant with or without leaves. the plant grows from the root ball.if you have a live root ball you have a tree. in late spring through summer there will be green top growth (stalk and leaves). sometimes the leaves are cut off for shipping and the plant will grow more. they can be successfully transplanted any time of year. I wholesale them to nurseries who sell them for $85+. They make big purple flowers which are edible and the bananas are sweet and edible raw but are commonly fried because they have a high starch content. They are also eaten boiled. There are tons of great recipes online. I brought some to a potluck and they disappeared fast. Banana trees can be shipped bare rooted and transplant easily any time of year. I will ship a baby tree called a “pup” which is an offshoot cut off the mother tree. It will be anywhere from 8″ to 24″ tall with roots. They grow VERY fast. 2-4″/ day is not unusual in warm weather. Growing bananas does not take much effort and Banana plants can offer many benefits: You can use them to cook with (the fruit and the flowers). They make great windbreaks or screens, They can keep the sun of the hot western side of your house, They utilize the water and nutrients in waste drains, washing water or outdoor shower. The leaves can be fed to horses, cows and other grazers, the dried remains of the trunks can be used for weaving baskets and mats. And most important they give you lots of bananas. Musa saba is the tallest banana but doesn’t take off until temperatures are in the upper 80s Where the ground freezes, they can be overwintered in the basement or crawl space much like a giant canna tuber. Just dig the whole plant up, cut off all the leaves except the still furled one, and let it rest. In the Spring, just plant it back out and it will get bigger and bigger every year. This is a way to reach fruiting size in northern areas. Almost every part of saba banana can be economically utilized. Fruit, when ripe is also eaten fresh as dessert but is usually eaten when cooked. It can be processed into a wide variety of food products such as banana flour, flakes, ketchup, wine, vinegar, and the popular banana chips. A food dehydrator will make banana chips. The inflorescence (flower) is consumed as vegetable. The leaves are used as wrapping and decorative materials. The pseudostem is chopped finely, cooked and used as feed for hogs, cattle, and poultry. The most versatile of all banana varieties , the saba is cooked into a wide range of snacks and desserts. Diet watchers would find a healthy snack in a boiled saba, as the starch in it quickly induces a feeling of satiety. The starch also provides the body with protection against colon cancer. Saba can be grown in nearly all kinds of soil but deep and friable loam soil with good drainage and aeration offers higher production and better fruit quality. fertilize bananas using any type of high nitrogen organic fertilizer or compost.They like potassium and you can put wood ashes on them with good results. Bananas are heavy feeders so many growers fertilize every couple of months after they are established. All I do is give them wood ashes and they do very well. . Grow bananas in BRIGHT LIGHT. 12 hours of bright light are ideal for most varieties. bananas prefer Constant WARMTH this is very important – the ideal night temperature would be 67 F. The day temperatures would be in the 80s If you are in a more northern climate you may bring them during the winter. rhizome / rootball and all, remove the leaves and store the plant, dry, in a heated area over winter. To assure survival, it is easier to dig small suckers, severed very close to the parent rhizome, and pot them for overwintering indoors. Spacing should be at around 4′ this will produce a stand or patch. Broad, long, graceful leaves and rapid growth-commonly reaching full size in just a few weeks-make banana a favorite plant for providing a tropical look to pool and patio areas. The development of bananas following a frost-free winter is a source of both pride and amazement to those unfamiliar with banana culture. Bananas are a tropical herbaceous plant consisting of an underground corm and a trunk (pseudostem) comprised of concentric layers of leaf sheaths. At 10 to 15 months after the emergence of a new plant. There are thousands of banana varieties and species and can reach 50’tall banana flowers appear in groups (hands) along the stem and are covered by purplish bracts which roll back and shed as the fruit stem develops. The first hands to appear contain female flowers which will develop into bananas (usually seedless in edible types). The number of hands of female flowers varies from a few to more than 10, after which numerous hands of sterile flowers appear and shed in succession, followed by numerous hands of male flowers which also shed. Generally, a bract rolls up and sheds to expose a new hand of flowers almost daily. It is recommended that bananas be planted in patches or groves, the idea is to place them together in a stand. The shade from a stand of bananas is generally cooler than regular shade, a well placed hammock will do nicely on a hot summer day. After fruiting, the mother plant which bore should be cut off near ground level, as it can never produce again. The old trunk will quickly decompose if cut into three or four pieces, with each piece then being split lengthwise. Use the remains in a mulch bed or compost heap. After a major cold period in which there is no doubt that bananas were killed to the ground, cut the plants off at ground level within a couple of weeks of the freeze. Dead bananas are not very attractive and they are much easier to cut off before decomposition starts. banana leaves can be removed after they break and hang down along the trunk. Most production north of the lower Rio Grande Valley occurs in the spring and summer following a particularly mild winter. Bananas can be propagated from pups which are the off shoots from mature plants. These off shoots will form new Rhizomes thus creating a new plant Track Page Views With Auctiva’s FREE Counter
Curcuma Elata Hidden Ginger Lily Flower Striking Fuschia plant 1 live rhizome
Curcuma Elata Ginger flower plant start rhizome. Tropical, Exotic, Outdoor and Indoor Plants Ginger plant, Giant Plume, Curcuma Elata, Hidden lily Curcuma Elata sends up an magnificent inflorescence in the spring, being one of the first gingers to bloom. This happens before the leaves start to grow. It will rise to 12″ or more in the most beautiful shades of pink with little yellow flowers growing around the edges. The leaves will rise 3-8′ tall and are a beautiful shade of green with a burgundy/ red stripe down the center of the leaf. The flower stalks and colorful bracts provide an exotic, long-lasting source for cut flowers in bouquets . Leaves with pronounced red-colored midveins become decorative filler in these arrangements as well. One of natures most beautiful, unique and cold hardy flowering gingers. Curcuma can be grown in ground as far north as the Carolinas, when properly mulched. In tropical climes, curcuma provide seasonal interest in foliage and flowers in a mixed shrub border. They grow well as houseplants, even though they naturally die back and go into dormancy every winter. Pink cones above little yellow and white flowers bloom in early spring. Here in Louisiana they are one of the first flowers to come up with their striking pink/purple inflorescence followed by green leaves with burgundy red midrib stripe. The bold tropical foliage of these gingers, combined with exquisite flowers, make curcuma a welcome addition to the perennial garden. they can be planted alongside spring bulbs for a continuing sequence of summer flowers. Curcumas prefer part sun to light shade and well drained, evenly moist soils. In hot climates like Florida and Louisiana, Curcumas do best in part sun (morning preferably). All do go dormant in the winter. The plants get 3-5 feet tall here and can get up to 7 ft. tall. Do not over water your Curcumas. they will rot. Don’t water at all in the winter after it has gone dormant. . curcumas sometimes dont bloom the first year until established. They do best if originating in a similar climate to the one moved to. Do not buy from large chain stores as many of their plants come from thailand and are not acclimatized and wont bloom here. Why I sell rhizomes (underground tubers from which plants are propagated) instead of plants with green growth and leaves. Ginger grown from rhizomes establishes plants quicker than if small plants are transplanted. The energy in a nice fresh rhizome will make a bigger plant faster than if you buy a little plant in a 4″ pot because the rhizome already IS a big plant (it just hasnt yet put out top growth). Rhizomes divisions dont suffer transplant stress like plants with leaves do. BETTER THAN COMBINED SHIPPPING: what’s better than combined shipping discount? i include in the package extra plants that are worth MUCH more than the $2-3 refund you would receive for multiple purchases that fit in one package. i am generous because i appreciate your business! you can pay with paypal even if you dont have a paypal account
Curcuma Elata Hidden Ginger Lily Flower Striking Fuschia plant 1 live rhizome
Curcuma Elata Ginger flower plant start rhizome. Tropical, Exotic, Outdoor and Indoor Plants Ginger plant, Giant Plume, Curcuma Elata, Hidden lily Curcuma Elata sends up an magnificent inflorescence in the spring, being one of the first gingers to bloom. This happens before the leaves start to grow. It will rise to 12″ or more in the most beautiful shades of pink with little yellow flowers growing around the edges. The leaves will rise 3-8′ tall and are a beautiful shade of green with a burgundy/ red stripe down the center of the leaf. The flower stalks and colorful bracts provide an exotic, long-lasting source for cut flowers in bouquets . Leaves with pronounced red-colored midveins become decorative filler in these arrangements as well. One of natures most beautiful, unique and cold hardy flowering gingers. Curcuma can be grown in ground as far north as the Carolinas, when properly mulched. In tropical climes, curcuma provide seasonal interest in foliage and flowers in a mixed shrub border. They grow well as houseplants, even though they naturally die back and go into dormancy every winter. Pink cones above little yellow and white flowers bloom in early spring. Here in Louisiana they are one of the first flowers to come up with their striking pink/purple inflorescence followed by green leaves with burgundy red midrib stripe. The bold tropical foliage of these gingers, combined with exquisite flowers, make curcuma a welcome addition to the perennial garden. they can be planted alongside spring bulbs for a continuing sequence of summer flowers. Curcumas prefer part sun to light shade and well drained, evenly moist soils. In hot climates like Florida and Louisiana, Curcumas do best in part sun (morning preferably). All do go dormant in the winter. The plants get 3-5 feet tall here and can get up to 7 ft. tall. Do not over water your Curcumas. they will rot. Don’t water at all in the winter after it has gone dormant. . curcumas sometimes dont bloom the first year until established. They do best if originating in a similar climate to the one moved to. Do not buy from large chain stores as many of their plants come from thailand and are not acclimatized and wont bloom here. Why I sell rhizomes (underground tubers from which plants are propagated) instead of plants with green growth and leaves. Ginger grown from rhizomes establishes plants quicker than if small plants are transplanted. The energy in a nice fresh rhizome will make a bigger plant faster than if you buy a little plant in a 4″ pot because the rhizome already IS a big plant (it just hasnt yet put out top growth). Rhizomes divisions dont suffer transplant stress like plants with leaves do. BETTER THAN COMBINED SHIPPPING: what’s better than combined shipping discount? i include in the package extra plants that are worth MUCH more than the $2-3 refund you would receive for multiple purchases that fit in one package. i am generous because i appreciate your business! you can pay with paypal even if you dont have a paypal account
6x FRESH MIXED VARIETIES/COLORS BEARDED IRIS Bulbs/Rhizomes FRESH
This lot contains a mixture of 6x Iris rhizomes. This is a random pick from the ones in the photos and a few more types that are not photographed. Freshly dug These are all very hardy, heat, drought and freeze tolerant. Extremely easy to care for and multiply quickly. 1# !! Gardeners favorite!!! Fast shipping!! From Oklahoma where we have the most extreme weather every season. These plants will tolerate the harshest conditions and the worst soil. They can go without water for long periods. I am confident that you will enjoy these beautiful blooms for years to come. Thank you for looking. Soil Rich, fertile soil with excellent drainage. Position Full sun. Frost tolerant Excellent. Most popular garden irises are hardy to -25F (-32C). Feeding Topdress with rich compost in mid spring, after new growth appears. Fertilize with a liquid fertilizer in midsummer. Spacing Single Plants:11″ (30cm) each way (minimum) Rows:7″ (20cm) with 1′ 1″ (35cm) row gap (minimum) Sow and Plant Plant shallow, so that the rhizomes are barely covered with soil. Allow 12in (30cm) between large-flowered bearded irises. Harvesting Cut irises for arrangements as soon as the buds show good color; they will continue to open indoors. As the flowers fade in the garden, trim them off with scissors or pruning shears.
6x FRESH MIXED VARIETIES/COLORS BEARDED IRIS Bulbs/Rhizomes FRESH
This lot contains a mixture of 6x Iris rhizomes. This is a random pick from the ones in the photos and a few more types that are not photographed. Freshly dug These are all very hardy, heat, drought and freeze tolerant. Extremely easy to care for and multiply quickly. 1# !! Gardeners favorite!!! Fast shipping!! From Oklahoma where we have the most extreme weather every season. These plants will tolerate the harshest conditions and the worst soil. They can go without water for long periods. I am confident that you will enjoy these beautiful blooms for years to come. Thank you for looking. Soil Rich, fertile soil with excellent drainage. Position Full sun. Frost tolerant Excellent. Most popular garden irises are hardy to -25F (-32C). Feeding Topdress with rich compost in mid spring, after new growth appears. Fertilize with a liquid fertilizer in midsummer. Spacing Single Plants:11″ (30cm) each way (minimum) Rows:7″ (20cm) with 1′ 1″ (35cm) row gap (minimum) Sow and Plant Plant shallow, so that the rhizomes are barely covered with soil. Allow 12in (30cm) between large-flowered bearded irises. Harvesting Cut irises for arrangements as soon as the buds show good color; they will continue to open indoors. As the flowers fade in the garden, trim them off with scissors or pruning shears.
4x MIXED VARIETIES/COLORS IRIS BULBS RHIZOMES Fresh
4x This lot contains a mixture of 4 Iris rhizomes. This mix may contain up to 10 different varieties. These are all very hardy, heat, drought and freeze tolerant.These Irises will be TALL varieties. Extremely easy to care for and they multiply quickly
4x MIXED VARIETIES/COLORS IRIS BULBS RHIZOMES Fresh
4x This lot contains a mixture of 4 Iris rhizomes. This mix may contain up to 10 different varieties. These are all very hardy, heat, drought and freeze tolerant.These Irises will be TALL varieties. Extremely easy to care for and they multiply quickly
5x MIXED VARIETIES/COLORS BEARDED IRIS Bulbs/Rhizomes FRESH
This lot contains a mixture of 5x Iris rhizomes. This is a random pick from the ones in the photos and a few more types that are not photographed. Freshly dug These are all very hardy, heat, drought and freeze tolerant. Extremely easy to care for and multiply quickly. 1# !! Gardeners favorite!!! Fast shipping!! From Oklahoma where we have the most extreme weather every season. These plants will tolerate the harshest conditions and the worst soil. They can go without water for long periods. I am confident that you will enjoy these beautiful blooms for years to come. Thank you for looking. Soil Rich, fertile soil with excellent drainage. Position Full sun. Frost tolerant Excellent. Most popular garden irises are hardy to -25F (-32C). Feeding Topdress with rich compost in mid spring, after new growth appears. Fertilize with a liquid fertilizer in midsummer. Spacing Single Plants:11″ (30cm) each way (minimum) Rows:7″ (20cm) with 1′ 1″ (35cm) row gap (minimum) Sow and Plant Plant shallow, so that the rhizomes are barely covered with soil. Allow 12in (30cm) between large-flowered bearded irises. Harvesting Cut irises for arrangements as soon as the buds show good color; they will continue to open indoors. As the flowers fade in the garden, trim them off with scissors or pruning shears.
