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Extinct in wild. Banana Lotus Seeds.
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The listing, Extinct in wild. Banana Lotus Seeds. has ended.

This auction is for 5 Banana Lotus seeds. I found a few seeds in my green house that I forgot were there. They have been cold stored. Please make sure to scuff the seeds and soak for 48 hours prior to planting. Also keep your seeds very moist and as warm as possible.

Gin extras are below, these items only come with use of GIN.

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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 the Yunnan.


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. They can take three months to germinate.
Questions & Comments
Original
Wow, that's incredible! It would be great to win this auction. Fanned and watching! <3
Apr 2nd, 2015 at 12:51:40 AM PDT by
Original
I just had another seed sprout. I will take pictures.
+1
Apr 4th, 2015 at 5:40:35 AM PDT by
Original
Are they easy to sprout? I've sprouted "hard" seeds before but they seem like they need specific conditions.
Apr 6th, 2015 at 1:22:05 PM PDT by
Original
Very difficult. They need lots of moisture and heat.
+1
Apr 7th, 2015 at 2:51:34 PM PDT by
Original
They are very cool.
Apr 2nd, 2015 at 3:33:21 AM PDT by
Original
That is AMAZING! Found auction too late; :( Fanned & watching anyhow.
Apr 2nd, 2015 at 10:19:33 AM PDT by
Original
To late?
Apr 4th, 2015 at 5:40:06 AM PDT by
Original
I so want these f&w I collect succulents and cactus.
Apr 2nd, 2015 at 12:37:02 PM PDT by
Original
I love cactus and bamboo. So beautiful.
Apr 4th, 2015 at 5:39:55 AM PDT by
Original
nice auction
Apr 3rd, 2015 at 3:01:31 AM PDT by
Original
Thank you.
Apr 4th, 2015 at 5:39:25 AM PDT by
Original
Yes they are I have bamboo also
Apr 4th, 2015 at 10:36:07 AM PDT by
Original
Too late, meaning, I already blew my credit stash on other seeds before I saw this auction!! :( Haven't had time off work to list more auctions, & I won't buy credits. Oh well, I'll cross my fingers, I still have 2 days. Love these & I'm in FL, so I think they'd do quite well here!
Apr 5th, 2015 at 1:35:05 PM PDT by
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Watching!! I LOVE this plant!! I don't see a GIN on this auction however???
Apr 7th, 2015 at 11:07:51 PM PDT by

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