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Musa 'Cavendish Super Dwarf'
Also Known As
- Musa 'Tropicana'
- Musa acuminata 'Super Dwarf Cavendish'
- Super Dwarf Cavendish Banana
Plant type
perennial, fruit / vegetable
size
- H: 3'-4'
- W: 4'-6'
planting zones
- 10a-12
Musa 'Cavendish Super Dwarf' plant details
Musa 'Cavendish Super Dwarf' is a broadleaf evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial fruit / vegetable with green foliage. In spring yellow flowers emerge followed by yellow fruit. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Musa 'Cavendish Super Dwarf'
- Plant type: perennial fruit / vegetable
- Plant family: musaceae
- Foliage: evergreen or semi-evergreen green
- Mature size: 4 FT - 6 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
- Flowers: yellow blooms in spring
- Uses: container plant, houseplant, tropical
GROWING CONDITIONS for Musa 'Cavendish Super Dwarf'
- USDA Zones: 10a - 12
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
- Resistant to: heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
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How to Grow Musa 'Cavendish Super Dwarf'
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- yellow
Fruit
- yellow
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
- semi-evergreen
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aka Musa '1000 Fingers', Banana
Plant Type
Tree, Perennial
Zones
8a-10b
Size
Height: 8'-20'
Width: 4'-15'
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - high
aka Banana
Plant Type
Tree, Perennial
Zones
8b-11
Size
Height: 9'-14'
Width: 3'-8'
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - high
aka Banana
Plant Type
Tree, Perennial
Zones
9a-11
Size
Height: 5'-7'
Width: 2'-5'
- sun - mostly sun
- even moisture - high
aka Musa 'Cardaba', Banana
Plant Type
Tree, Perennial
Zones
9a-12
Size
Height: 8'-12'
Width: 3'-8'
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - high
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Plant Type
Tree, Shrub, Perennial, Fruit / Vegetable
Zones
8b-12
Size
Height: 5'-7'
Width: 2'-5'
- sun - dappled shade
- even moisture - regular
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