This is my little tropical garden I posted back in first of July.

Here is a picture of my two Musa Basjoo Banana plants, I purchased them off

of E-Bay in March and they were tiny plants. I potted the little guys up twice

before planting them in the ground, since in the ground these guys just amaze me

how fast they grow and one even though it is small one is putting out a pup. I

wanted a little topical garden and I think these Banana plants did add that

topical effect I was looking for. I just hope they get about 6 or seven feet

this season. This is my first year trying any type of Banana. I visit the Banana

Forum and I read and I learn. I know they need lot's of water and fertilizer and

lot's of sun.

I know I will have many questions on protection in the winter and some

general care. But I just thought I would share a picture of my labor.Â

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Here the up-dated picture, it was taken around October 18. The banana plants are now about 10

1/2 feet tall.

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Too bad the little Windmill Palm does grow as fast as the other plants.

I do have a few questions. When I get the first frost is this when I should cut

down the plants to the ground and then let them dry out? Then mulch them? Also

should I continue to water and fertilize them until I do get the first frost?

The temperature is dropping down in the 50's at night so I thought maybe I

should stop fertilizing however they continue to grow just not as fast.

Any suggestion or comments will be greatly appreciated.

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