tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6901937196017931930.post859113287607820998..comments2024-03-18T15:17:43.444+08:00Comments on Garden Chronicles of James David: Ghost Story: The Banana Ghost TreeJames Davidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01423981835876393119noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6901937196017931930.post-64143852336386211742010-08-07T15:44:55.022+08:002010-08-07T15:44:55.022+08:00I would follow my instinct, James.
My mom has alw...I would follow my instinct, James.<br /><br />My mom has always taught us not to pluck flowers or plants that grow wildly or even from other's garden. There is a belief that mom said one will become infertile if he or she pluck other's plants or flowers without permission. Hence, we never dare to pluck any plants or flowers without asking first.J.C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10904882913688765735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6901937196017931930.post-20359579804460562232010-07-30T17:41:50.746+08:002010-07-30T17:41:50.746+08:00James, I have heard about the banana spirit story ...James, I have heard about the banana spirit story too. Only that the people who like to summon the spirit are males because the spirit is a very beautiful lady and she will mesmerise the guy. After making him extremely rich, she will take his life in return by saping away his 'chi' or energy each time they meet in bed at night.<br /><br />My Hindu friends tell me that the banana plant signifies fertility, that's why they tie a banana tree to each side of the main door to welcome good luck during a special celebrtion. Do you believe this?Autumn Bellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00818422090556602092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6901937196017931930.post-29576873492334127012010-07-30T06:02:23.359+08:002010-07-30T06:02:23.359+08:00What an interesting post. I would be reluctant to ...What an interesting post. I would be reluctant to take something from roadsides where I live as they are heavily sprayed with herbicides.agreenearthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04309724297531680581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6901937196017931930.post-36560557519704817882010-07-29T09:12:08.094+08:002010-07-29T09:12:08.094+08:00Muhammad - yes, its look very interesting isn'...Muhammad - yes, its look very interesting isn't it.<br /><br />Titania - Believe me, most of the time when I collect plants which is often pruned and cast away, Technically speaking this one is for taking. Its just by the roadside and the weeds are all over as you can see.<br /><br />One - Yes, I totally agree with you concerning the difference. Sometimes when we pay attention to the voice of our intuition, we realise that we had made a right decision.<br /><br />Islandgal - Oh! How I wish it was so. But seriously no. The hauntings in my region is real and its not a matter of taboo. The issue is whether you would trust the instinct or not.<br />Regardless, thank you for your thought on the matter.<br /><br />Leaves&Bloom - There is no law taking wildplants along the streetsides and abandon places (except for those protected species deep in the jungle) I think I might not regret taking this one - its all spooky and I think I cannot forgive myself if harm comes to my little ones bring this one in.James Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01423981835876393119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6901937196017931930.post-47380207082407338302010-07-29T09:05:29.109+08:002010-07-29T09:05:29.109+08:00It's the first time I've seen a dwarf bana...It's the first time I've seen a dwarf banana like that. It's a beautiful specimen in a garden. I would really be tempted to uproot one if its growing in the wild.Solitude Risinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07458281340276483361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6901937196017931930.post-19830740756480354412010-07-29T01:00:02.666+08:002010-07-29T01:00:02.666+08:00James are there any laws about not taking wildplan...James are there any laws about not taking wildplants? if not then I think its ok to take even a little bit of the clump and give it a good home. You might regret not doing it in the future.:) RosieRosie Nixon Fluertyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10851979959739600135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6901937196017931930.post-4162706832447111862010-07-28T23:45:13.131+08:002010-07-28T23:45:13.131+08:00James go ahead an pull one or two suckers, if it i...James go ahead an pull one or two suckers, if it is by the roadside with the weeds, it probably means that someone threw the suckers there (dumped) to get rid of them and they grew. So they will not miss one or two. I know the guilty feeling of being caught heck just say that you have a very good home for it. Would you leave a defenseless kitten or puppy by the road?islandgal246https://www.blogger.com/profile/09139072456332225087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6901937196017931930.post-55567392750651715892010-07-28T18:17:23.829+08:002010-07-28T18:17:23.829+08:00Hi James, I guess you did the right thing by follo...Hi James, I guess you did the right thing by following your intuition. I am not superstitious but intuition is a different thing altogether.Onehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12919719601969345138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6901937196017931930.post-77224489831420722432010-07-28T17:05:13.390+08:002010-07-28T17:05:13.390+08:00Hi James; this is a strange story. I must say the ...Hi James; this is a strange story. I must say the little banana plant is a temptress! It looks beautiful. I would take the plant if it is growing on the verges of the road and does not belong to anybody. I would listen to my voice who would say:" take this plant, it wants to be in your garden. You will look after it and cherish it. If it stays here it will just wither because nobody loves it.But if this plant stood near a house and garden, I would not take it.Lavender and Vanilla Friends of the Gardenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05403418150146893599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6901937196017931930.post-53477825947917322212010-07-28T16:45:02.247+08:002010-07-28T16:45:02.247+08:00Wow never saw a banana flower.Wow never saw a banana flower.Muhammad khabbabhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18248882335224914970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6901937196017931930.post-33218293059853188562010-07-28T08:46:44.855+08:002010-07-28T08:46:44.855+08:00Stephanie - thanks for that advice, trusting the i...Stephanie - thanks for that advice, trusting the instinct.<br /><br />Aaron - I forgot to mention that I often garden in the night, handle all the fragrance flowers also in the night as that is the only time I have to water and prune and what not.<br />And so, Im so used to it. But seriously, this banana story is totally another matter.<br /><br />Floridagirl - Thanks for your sharing, "cursed plants" Wow.. thats very interesting. Then its true that there is such thing as these in every culture and region. BTW, this banana plant is very much an ornament type, so I don't possibly see any fruits coming or in a fact an edible one.<br /><br />Rainforest gardener - Well, whats stopping you?? If the plant can do so much better in your garden, why not? Afterall - this plant appears to be abandoned right?<br /><br />p3chandran - Believe me, that what was on my mind all the time. So much so, I rather leave this plant rather than a thought of having nightmares, disturbance and worst dealing them with children in my home.<br /><br />Helen - I did check the neighbourhood around, its a business area where Hotels and private bungalows build with fences. No way can you get to talk anyone here in this place.<br /><br />Belle - Ahh.. yes, you are right - its an ornament banana.James Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01423981835876393119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6901937196017931930.post-47125129757089266942010-07-28T06:00:18.555+08:002010-07-28T06:00:18.555+08:00James, I think you have come accross an ornamental...James, I think you have come accross an ornamental banana plant. The blooms are not the usual shade of maroon red. I have seen pink, yellow and gold coloured blooms. The plant is not as tall as the normal banana. They look very exotic and tropical when many a planted together.Autumn Bellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00818422090556602092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6901937196017931930.post-45464396048656576072010-07-28T01:52:34.927+08:002010-07-28T01:52:34.927+08:00I totally understand the feeling...it happens to m...I totally understand the feeling...it happens to me all the time. My first step would have been to find an ally in the neighborhood. Once you found someone who would agree that that it is alright to "rescue" some of the banana suckers then you are relieved of the guilt that tells you not too. :) <br />BTW those bananas are short and beautiful!Helen Lewishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05170558352106160656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6901937196017931930.post-7809769834407272922010-07-27T23:58:41.069+08:002010-07-27T23:58:41.069+08:00Better not take it you never know what or who will...Better not take it you never know what or who will follow you home...scary!p3chandanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11103679390426867817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6901937196017931930.post-7766885042558038622010-07-27T22:47:36.594+08:002010-07-27T22:47:36.594+08:00Theres a huge clump of shell ginger on the roadsid...Theres a huge clump of shell ginger on the roadside that I've been resisting for years. Is there anyone you could ask for permission on those? They really are quite beautiful and I haven't seen any like it before. Perhaps just a small sucker off the side... since they'll produce more anyways. What a great groundcover!Steve Asbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00095474295719758914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6901937196017931930.post-88850570870418567892010-07-27T22:17:48.099+08:002010-07-27T22:17:48.099+08:00LOL. So many times, I have the same temptations. ...LOL. So many times, I have the same temptations. I've always believed you should not take a plant or a cutting without the owner's permission. There is an old wive's tale here in the South that such a plant would be cursed. Silly, I know. Here it is illegal to remove a plant from private or public property without permission. I guess, if it's an invasive alien, that's a different story. Anyway, you could always take a banana off it once it fruits, right?Floridagirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16357453320897720393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6901937196017931930.post-31350829524683498162010-07-27T12:50:41.119+08:002010-07-27T12:50:41.119+08:00Trust your instinct ;-) I am sure you have done th...Trust your instinct ;-) I am sure you have done the right thing by leaving them where they belong. Have a great day!Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05867061279916535777noreply@blogger.com