Edible banana of the Cavendish variety, which is considered one of the easier edible varieties to grow in Sweden.

The banana tree 'Dwarf Cavendish' is a popular banana plant known for its compact size, which makes it perfect for growing indoors as a green houseplant. With its ability to produce tropical fruit, it is also an excellent choice for those who want to grow bananas at home.

Care

Banana tree 'Dwarf Cavendish' banana plants do best in full sunlight but can also tolerate partial shade. Keep the soil evenly moist and use a well-drained soil such as our peat-free potting soil. Banana trees overwinter indoors, although they can be outdoors during the warmer months of summer. Read more about care on our growing tips for growing banana indoors here.

Botanical Description

Scientific Name : Musa acuminata 'Dwarf Cavendish'

Origin : Southeast Asia

There is a great variety among cultivated bananas. The plantain, and plantain, are not trees but giant herbs with a pseudostem (the stem is formed by the bases of leaves tightly coiled around each other). Members of this genus can grow up to 15 meters tall, making them the world's largest perennial herb.

The banana plant grows in pots usually up to 1.2-1.8 meters, which makes it suitable as a houseplant indoors or in a greenhouse in the summer. Next to the root, the banana often gives off side shoots that can be transplanted into their own planting pots to easily propagate banana trees.

Leaf

Large, broad and green leaves that can be up to 1.5 meters long. If you get brown leaves on your banana plant, it often means insufficient watering. The banana plant also increases indoor humidity with its large green leaves.

Fruit

If you want to grow bananas indoors, under the right conditions, banana plants can produce fruit within 2 years of planting, which is faster than many other banana varieties. This variety of banana produces medium-sized, yellow bananas that are sweet and flavorful.

The banana plant 'Dwarf Cavendish' is a versatile and attractive green houseplant that not only produces delicious tropical fruit but also adds a tropical look to any indoor grow. With proper care, this banana plant can be both a decorative and productive part of your plant collection. Buy banana trees online with home delivery and start growing your own tropical fruit trees.