Make mom's garden better then the rest! Banana Lotus. Gift Wrapped!

is there any way to get a blue louts flower?

Dec 23rd, 2013 at 10:25:54 AM PST by

not that I know of :(

Dec 23rd, 2013 at 4:07:56 PM PST by

ok thank you

Dec 23rd, 2013 at 4:11:15 PM PST by

I wish there was. It would be very pretty. Maybe a water Lotus?

Dec 23rd, 2013 at 4:12:32 PM PST by

Can it be kept indoors? I live in zone 4

Dec 23rd, 2013 at 10:13:41 PM PST by

It does great indoors :)

Dec 24th, 2013 at 12:28:29 PM PST by

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Dec 24th, 2013 at 5:52:34 PM PST by

This is called Musella Lasiocarpa. It is called A BANANA LOTUS! I was in china visitng a monk temple (where they worship the banana lotus), MUSELLA (they are in the banana family). They are extinct in the wild and far more rare then a "lotus". So the name of these plants are banana lotus. Please let me know if I am wrong. I have no idea why on earth you chose to post such a rude comment. You could have simply worded it a nice way. You my dear are rude. Thank you for stopping by and have a great day. I actually grow "lotus" flowers and sell them as well. They cost less if you are intersted :)

Dec 24th, 2013 at 6:10:57 PM PST by

wow this is beautiful my mom would love this

Dec 25th, 2013 at 6:41:40 PM PST by

They are gorgeous plants. Truly amazing.

Dec 25th, 2013 at 8:21:03 PM PST by

I am ready to GIN would you consider free shipping to Quebec? This would be a great gift for my uncle. Please let me know and I GIN today, if you have more listings of this I will GIN them as well

Dec 26th, 2013 at 8:45:26 AM PST by

I have a shipment coming in this week. I will place an auction for 20 seeds with a GIN of 20,000. If you use the GIN I will ship free. I will put up the auction on Monday at the latest.

Dec 26th, 2013 at 12:50:05 PM PST by

F&W love this flower.

Dec 26th, 2013 at 9:41:17 AM PST by

me too :)

Dec 26th, 2013 at 12:50:18 PM PST by

What kind of dirt do they thrive in and how often do you feed and water them?sorrry for the qs just wanted to take best care if i win.fanned pls fan back,also,what is the best way to make sure all 5 seeds grow and thrive?thank you so much for your pretty plants and feedback.cat

Dec 27th, 2013 at 2:51:05 PM PST by

Product Description
Musella lasiocarpa is a banana relative that comes from high altitudes, to frosty 2800 meters in the Yunnan, province in China. Local names for the plant translate as "yellow lotus emerge from the earth" or "yellow lotus of the earth mother". The maximum height of the plant is only about 4-5 feet tall.

This rare, hardy Chinese banana is grown for its bright yellow, long-lasting upright flowers, which may last up to 9 months; very showy. The flower appears in its second year, and grows upright at the top of the trunk. It does produce outstanding grey-green banana foliage and it does not produce a fruit.

Hardiness zones 7-10 (-15°C/5°F,1°C/35°F) in Winter. This banana has a greater tolerance for colder climates. It will flourish in all climates from cool tropical down to temperate, where it will be found to be root hardy, enduring even cold Winters with its underground rhizome.

Somewhat slow growth habit makes it ideal for smaller locations or indoors in colder zones. Musella appreciates soil that is fertile, well drained and rich in organic material. Provide heavy watering, feeding and a place in full sun to partial shade.

Additional Information
Germination
The seed require cool stratification for 6-8 weeeks, but then germinates easily, usually 1-2 months. Use well draining soil mixture with 25% coarse sand added to it. Plant 3/4" deep. Keep warm and damp. Require bright light and hight humidity. Fertilize monthly.
Scarification / Stratification
This will break their dormancy. It creates a cold and moist environment for the seeds. Mixed in seeds with slightly moistened vermiculite or peat, only damp in a ziplock bag. Close zip bag shut and store it in the salad crisper compartment of your refrigerator. If any seeds begin to sprout during the cold stratification, simply remove the seed and plant.

Dec 27th, 2013 at 3:55:54 PM PST by