Musa Dwarf Cavendish – Banana Plant

Banana Plants provide wonderful foliage as house plants. In most cases, it is the Dwarf varieties that are best suited to being grown indoors, such as this Dwarf Cavendish.

The Musa acuminata Dwarf Cavendish has enormous, paddle-shaped leaves that have a luxuriant quality. Young plants have maroon or purple blotches on their leaves which disappear as the leaf matures. They are ideal for sunrooms, conservatories and garden rooms, as these plants love lots of good light.

Please note, the Musa leaves are fragile and bruise and tear easily, often snapping under their own weight. This is considered part of their charm and new leaves generate extremely quickly.

Horty Hints

Fight off the fold! Folded leaves happen when your Musa has had too much sun and not enough water. Provide shade and refreshments.

The Musa’s leaves naturally tear as they unfurl and mature. Fortunately, this plant is fast-growing, so you won’t have to wait long for better leaves to come along.

Some stems may be bent or creased on arrival due to the way the plants are packaged for transit by the growers.

Light

Musa acuminata grow best in bright, indirect light, but will tolerate partial shade and some direct sun. Too much sun will cause the leaves to fold.

Watering

These are thirsty plants, so you will need to water regularly. Water when the top 4-5cm of the soil has become slightly dry.

Temperature

The Dwarf Cavendish prefers average to warm temperatures from 18-27°C but can cope with as low as 10°C. Avoid cold draughts.

Humidity

Increased humidity levels are preferred. Mist frequently. Dry conditions will damage the delicate leaves. These plants do best in a warm, steamy kitchen or bathroom.

Feed

Apply a balanced fertiliser every few weeks during the growing season.

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Height & Growth Rate

The Dwarf Cavendish is a fast-growing plant in warm conditions, typically reaching an ultimate height of around 2 to 3 metres.

Toxicity

This plant is non-toxic, therefore safe around children and pets.

Air Purifying

This plant filters airborne toxins and is part of our clean air plant collection.

Origin

Musa acuminata Dwarf Cavendish is native to the Canary Islands.

Please note: images show how this plant may look at various stages of maturity. The size you choose may look different.

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