'Musa acuminata' Dwarf Cavendish Banana Tree

ℹ The Dwarf Cavendish banana tree, scientifically known as Musa acuminata 'Dwarf Cavendish,' is a popular cultivar prized for its compact size and delicious fruit! Typically grown indoors in Canada and can be moved to the patio in warmer months if desired. This tropical dwarf plant typically reaches heights of around 6 feet at maturity and can be pruned to keep smaller making it excellent for growing indoors in containers! Its broad, lush green leaves create a tropical ambiance in any space! The Dwarf Cavendish banana tree produces super sweet and creamy bananas that are typically smaller in size compared to commercial varieties but make up for it with their amazing flavor and texture! Bananas are ready to pick when they look well rounded between the ribs and the little flowers at the end are dry and rub off easily. It is best to cut off the whole stalk of bananas. Hang your stalk of bananas in a shady spot to finish ripening. They usually ripen from the top to the bottom going from green to yellow. Bananas take about 6 months from the time of flowering to harvest of the fruit. Harvesting and production may vary based on the specific growing conditions provided. Self pollinating.