Dwarf Cavendish Banana Tree – Grow Your Own Tropical Fruit

The Dwarf Cavendish Banana Tree is a popular choice for gardeners looking to add a touch of the tropics to their home or garden. This variety is known for its manageable size, making it suitable for both indoor and outdoor cultivation. Enjoy the rewarding experience of growing your own delicious bananas with this easy-to-care-for plant. This 2 ft tall plant will thrive in the right conditions, bringing a taste of the tropics to your space.

This banana tree is adaptable to various climates, including tropical, temperate, and sub-tropical regions. It features evergreen foliage, adding year-round greenery to your surroundings. The Dwarf Cavendish is prized for its edible fruit and dwarf size, making it a great choice for smaller gardens or indoor spaces. Additionally, it’s considered pet and child safe, ensuring peace of mind for your family.

Growing a Dwarf Cavendish Banana Tree offers several benefits. Not only does it provide delicious, homegrown bananas, but it also adds a unique aesthetic appeal to your home or garden. The plant is relatively easy to care for, requiring medium watering and seasonal feeding. Its fast growth rate means you’ll be enjoying your own bananas sooner than you think. The versatility of this plant makes it a great choice for both experienced and novice gardeners alike.

To ensure your Dwarf Cavendish Banana Tree thrives, provide it with well-draining soil, such as a mix of sand, peat, and loam. It prefers partial shade to full sun exposure. The plant is suitable for USDA Hardiness Zone 9 but can be grown indoors in colder zones with proper care. Regular fertilization with a balanced, water-soluble fertilizer will promote healthy growth and fruit production.

Our current stock is approximately 24 inches tall and is shipped bare root. Upon receipt, transplant the banana tree into a container of at least 2 gallons for short-term transplant or 5 gallons or larger for long-term transplant. For in-ground planting, wait until after the last frost. Use a peat/perlite mix for potted transplant and soil amendment for in-ground planting. Water thoroughly after transplanting and gradually introduce the plant to full sunlight over a period of 3-4 days.

Frequently Asked Questions

• How tall will the Dwarf Cavendish Banana Tree actually grow? While called dwarf, it can reach 6-10 feet tall, providing a substantial presence.
• What kind of fertilizer should I use, and how often? A balanced 16-10-10 water-soluble fertilizer applied seasonally will provide the necessary nutrients.
• Can I grow this banana tree indoors if I live in a colder climate? Yes, you can grow it indoors, but ensure it receives sufficient light, ideally near a sunny window or with supplemental lighting.
• How long before I can expect to harvest bananas from my tree? Under optimal conditions, it can take 9-15 months from planting to harvest.
• Is the Dwarf Cavendish Banana Tree really safe for my pets and children? Yes, it is considered safe, but it is always a good idea to prevent pets and children from ingesting large quantities of any plant material.