I am in Zone 6b in Kentucky, so not too far from you. I planted small musa basjoo last May and they had an amazing growing season. Some people I saw on RUclips had good luck with cutting off the leaves and wrapping the stems in frost cloth and burlap, so I tried that. The stems still turned to mush and collapsed by the end of winter, so I cut them back to the ground about a month ago. I still don’t see any new growth, either. As it’s my first spring waiting for them to come back I wasn’t sure when to expect to see them. Hoping for both of us they’ll return!
Hi! I’m not surprised that wrapping the stems didn’t save them. I don’t think our cold is any match for wrapping, unfortunately. Solid try though, either way! Interesting to hear yours haven’t come back though. Something to keep an eye on and continue to hold out hope for! Thanks and talk soon!
Give them time. Basjoo will come back. It's rare for my basjoo to not come back. I've got many planted in various spots. Only had 3 not come back from about 15. Good luck. Peace N Love
Hmm, I lost a couple main trunks on mine this winter, got to -6°F 2-3 times here but I buried them in mulch. The ones alive are a few feet tall already, so you should be seeing them. Could be a fungus or something that came in after the cold? I think that’s what got some of the trunks on mine. I would still give them time, they may try to send out new growth if they’re still alive below ground.
@justhereforthefoliage my needle palm as soon as it got REALLY warm crisped up and died randomly. But all my sabals are very much alive and kicking. I just did a video where I show that I have figs that didn't die back all the way and have fruit forming on OLD growth! Since 2007 I've NEVER had that happen! Very strange winter aftermath
I pulled hay up around mine last winter and they slowly grew through the winter. I didn't cut the leaves or anything this time and now they are almost to the roof of my house. Last year was horrible so that's why I tried the hay. Yours should come back. I'm in 7b
@@justhereforthefoliage the video I watched about doing it said if you are where you get snow to put a cage around them the width of the leaves and up to the leaves as far as possible and stuff between the wire cage and the banana plant with the hay then to wrap it with seran wrap or some type of plastic and it'll protect it. We rarely get snow but we did this past winter. I only used the hay. Hope it helps. It helped mine. I can't remember whose video it was but it's on here.
I feel your pain.Im in a similar predicament.The winter was much milder this year compared to last year and my bananas overwintered much better last winter.I don't get it.I'm also waiting for and hoping for pups to come up
@justhereforthefoliage I have 1 musa basjoo that I had in a big pot last year.i stored it in garage this winter where temperature was between 5-6degrees C(41-43 F) and this one seems to be fine.
@@yamadkiddo8028 That’s incredible! I had three come back and are growing quickly, but I should probably have about ten times that amount. As long as I have one or two, I should be good for the season and hope they proliferate even more next year. But yeah, disease is a real concern and most likely the culprit. Thanks and take care!
Disaster! I’ve still not seen one more, so now I have two. Unreal. At least they are on opposite sides lol. I literally can’t believe it! How are yours doing?
I am in Zone 6b in Kentucky, so not too far from you. I planted small musa basjoo last May and they had an amazing growing season. Some people I saw on RUclips had good luck with cutting off the leaves and wrapping the stems in frost cloth and burlap, so I tried that. The stems still turned to mush and collapsed by the end of winter, so I cut them back to the ground about a month ago. I still don’t see any new growth, either. As it’s my first spring waiting for them to come back I wasn’t sure when to expect to see them. Hoping for both of us they’ll return!
Hi! I’m not surprised that wrapping the stems didn’t save them. I don’t think our cold is any match for wrapping, unfortunately. Solid try though, either way! Interesting to hear yours haven’t come back though. Something to keep an eye on and continue to hold out hope for! Thanks and talk soon!
Give them time. Basjoo will come back. It's rare for my basjoo to not come back. I've got many planted in various spots. Only had 3 not come back from about 15.
Good luck.
Peace N Love
Okay, will do! Keeping the faith! Thanks!
Im in Canal Winchester Ohio and just saw 2 pups today. Maybe wait a little. I also thought Ive lost them😊
That’s great to hear, thanks!
If mine come back it will truly make my day. I put straw and leaves around mine. Uncovered them last week, no signs of life😢! Amherst, Ohio!
Ah man! So frustrating! Here’s hoping…
May 10th 2 musa banana plants sprouted out . I almost gave up ! Joyous day !!
@@dmrdmae55 NICE! Congrats! About darn time lol!
Hmm, I lost a couple main trunks on mine this winter, got to -6°F 2-3 times here but I buried them in mulch. The ones alive are a few feet tall already, so you should be seeing them. Could be a fungus or something that came in after the cold? I think that’s what got some of the trunks on mine. I would still give them time, they may try to send out new growth if they’re still alive below ground.
Good insight and that makes sense. Appreciate it, thanks!
I lost one this winter but they survived last winter...I can't explain it. Plants are funny like that sometimes
Geez! I guess they are living, breathing things just like us!
@justhereforthefoliage my needle palm as soon as it got REALLY warm crisped up and died randomly. But all my sabals are very much alive and kicking. I just did a video where I show that I have figs that didn't die back all the way and have fruit forming on OLD growth! Since 2007 I've NEVER had that happen! Very strange winter aftermath
@@cincytropics Oh wow, that is so interesting! Weird outcomes that aren’t predictable!
I pulled hay up around mine last winter and they slowly grew through the winter. I didn't cut the leaves or anything this time and now they are almost to the roof of my house. Last year was horrible so that's why I tried the hay. Yours should come back. I'm in 7b
That’s really incredible, I might have to try that!
@@justhereforthefoliage the video I watched about doing it said if you are where you get snow to put a cage around them the width of the leaves and up to the leaves as far as possible and stuff between the wire cage and the banana plant with the hay then to wrap it with seran wrap or some type of plastic and it'll protect it. We rarely get snow but we did this past winter. I only used the hay. Hope it helps. It helped mine. I can't remember whose video it was but it's on here.
@@JCC_1975 Yeah, it makes total sense, I’m just wishing it didn’t have to come to that though lol. Thanks and take care!
@@justhereforthefoliage Right, I hope all of your pups spring up soon for you. Best wishes.
@@JCC_1975 Yes! Thanks, and you too!
I feel your pain.Im in a similar predicament.The winter was much milder this year compared to last year and my bananas overwintered much better last winter.I don't get it.I'm also waiting for and hoping for pups to come up
So bizarre! I’m reading that several other folks had this problem, too. Seems like something about this year just doesn’t make sense. Thanks!
@justhereforthefoliage I have 1 musa basjoo that I had in a big pot last year.i stored it in garage this winter where temperature was between 5-6degrees C(41-43 F) and this one seems to be fine.
@@pawelelektryk2985 Those are pretty tough growing conditions, it’s incredible it made it through just fine!
Dig up a rhizome and see if theres any sign of life under there! If healthy should reshoot
That’s a good idea. I hadn’t thought of that. Thanks!
didnt protect mine at all, central pa. theyre about 4ft tall right now.
ive had mine go down to -13f before, zero protection aswell. maybe yours caught some type of disease?
@@yamadkiddo8028 That’s incredible! I had three come back and are growing quickly, but I should probably have about ten times that amount. As long as I have one or two, I should be good for the season and hope they proliferate even more next year. But yeah, disease is a real concern and most likely the culprit. Thanks and take care!
Should wait a while
Can do, but don’t want to lol! Thanks and take care!
Things that make you go hmmmm😮
I know, right?! So frustrating!
Just wondering, did you get more Basjoo Pups?
Ugh! No! Since this video I check every single day and I still only see this one! I am so upset!
Oh my hopefully that one will give you a bunch of Pups
@@mariacolon7518 Haha yes, that’s kind of what I’m holding out hope for lol!
Did anymore pop up?
Disaster! I’ve still not seen one more, so now I have two. Unreal. At least they are on opposite sides lol. I literally can’t believe it! How are yours doing?
@@justhereforthefoliage that's crazy! I have one coming back strong. One that I thought I lost is coming back from the roots
@@cincytropics What do you think happened this year? It was hardly cold.
@@justhereforthefoliage I have no idea!
@@cincytropics Ugh!