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rosieann99 said:hi i have had my banana for about 5 years bought it from a specialist in uk lives in a big pot by the kitchen window these plants dont do very well in north england seem to do better in the south of england Have lost 2 already so when i got this one i kept it under cover
its had babys this year cant believe it, always called it basil for years now its babs
but noticed the boys called it basil the other day

Very nice Janet.

I bought a Musa basjoo Summer '14 - it was maybe 15 inches tall. Wintered over indoors that winter per seller instructions. Put in ground in May '15.

It is hardy here with protection which last winter was 3 feet of straw and leaves. Came thru just fine and the uppermost leaf reaches ~ 10 feet at this time.

Will cut it down and put it to sleep in about a month.