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FREE: Extinct in the wild. The Banana Lotus. Gift boxed and tons of extras with GIN. Xmas is coming.

Extinct in the wild. The Banana Lotus. Gift boxed and tons of extras with GIN. Xmas is coming.
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The listing, Extinct in the wild. The Banana Lotus. Gift boxed and tons of extras with GIN. Xmas is coming. has ended.

This auction is for 5 very special and rare seeds!

GIN bonus is 20 seeds and an assortment of others. Black Hollyhock, Stella Dioro, cantalope, Giant Russian Mammoth Sunflower seeds, burning bush, white rose of sharon and giant pumpkin. I have added a sneak peek of the box. I promise their will be several little xtras when u get it. Ill add pics as i add to the box. I never disappoint. You always get 100 percent of what i promise to give.


As a result of intense agriculture, the natural habitat of Ensete lasiocarpa has become highly fragmented. In fact, truly wild populations are unknown, which is why the species may have to be classified as 'Extinct in the Wild'. The remaining populations are considered to be 'semi-wild' ones. These populations are maintained only through cultivation, thanks to the cultural and economic significance of this species to local people.

With its inflorescence resembling a lotus flower in bud and lasting up to 250 days, the golden lotus banana has become a sacred plant of Buddhist monks in the tropical region of Yunnan.

Help me repopulate these. They are worshipped by the monks for a reason :) They are amazing. They have 100 uses and are beautiful. I believe the most amazing plant in the world.

These seeds can take up to 6 months to sprout. Yes 6 months. I have never ever heard of it taking that long, but that is what I have heard from several people.

These are cold hardy to zone 5. They make great house plants also. They need lots of sun and water. If you live someplace where their is a winter they will die down and then come back in the spring. If it is always warm, well then they just keep growing. They can reach 5 feet tall :)

I highly suggest soaking the seeds for 48 hours then scuffing with sandpaper or a file before planting. NEVER scuff the eye of the seed however. You will know what I mean by eye when you see them.
Questions & Comments
Original
You say it resembles a lotus flower, so it's not a lotus? Either way if it is or not it's absolutely a beautiful flower and would to have it
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Nov 13th, 2014 at 9:07:55 PM PST by
Original
This is in the musella family. Its name is Banana Lotus. Its Latin name or proper name is Musella Lasiocarpa. However their are some arguments that it belongs in the Enestes family.
Nov 14th, 2014 at 3:34:17 AM PST by
Original
I posted a link to an amazing video on the banana lotus.
Nov 15th, 2014 at 6:32:13 AM PST by
Original
F&W! These are beautiful!
Nov 18th, 2014 at 3:50:11 PM PST by
Original
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Nov 19th, 2014 at 1:18:58 AM PST by
Original
Im all set to mail out. Im down to a handful of seeds till next year.
Nov 19th, 2014 at 4:55:48 AM PST by
Original
That video was so relaxing and amazing! Wowow! I felt like dancing on a roof top...lol Super nice video and music! Thank you!
Nov 21st, 2014 at 2:11:08 PM PST by
Original
I know i love that video. Your welcome.
Nov 21st, 2014 at 2:20:02 PM PST by
Original
Thank you for calming my nerves...lol That video I just keep watching and listing to the music. awwwwwwwwwww.....(:
Nov 21st, 2014 at 2:16:54 PM PST by
Original
I shared it on facebook to help my friends relax...lol
Nov 21st, 2014 at 2:21:58 PM PST by
Original
Thats a good idea. The holidays r so stressful.
Nov 21st, 2014 at 2:54:09 PM PST by
Original
Why?! Why?! Why did u auction this when im broke lol I want it soooooo badly. Do u have anymore that u will auctjon off in the future? :)
Nov 22nd, 2014 at 12:26:38 PM PST by
Original
Ill post another when i getmore
Nov 22nd, 2014 at 3:02:35 PM PST by

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