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

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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

Musa ‘Tropicana’ (Dwarf Cavendish Banana) is a tropical perennial with large, green paddle-shaped leaves with stripes of red variegation. This dwarf banana tree variety maxes out around 8 to 10 feet tall. May produce white flowers which develop into small bananas. Be sure to choose a location with plenty of room, sun, moisture and protection from wind. Mulch heavily for winter protection. Protect your PRINCE OF PARADISE™ from frost!

By: Little Prince of Oregon

Anyone can grow bananas at home! This exciting strain of the Cavendish banana will actually produce fruit at a manageable height of just 3' or less. The bananas will appear often after one year. Although the fruit is smaller than commercial bananas, they're perfect for little hands or small appetites. Banana plants do best in full sun; keep them well watered with warm temperatures and regular applications of fertilizer for best growth and fruit production. They're amazingly fast and easy-to-grow.

By: Logee's Plants for Home & Garden

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Photo of Musa 'Cavendish Super Dwarf' foliage, form by lacopo Lorenzini

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Gardening facts about Musa 'Cavendish Super Dwarf' plant

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