Musa Acuminata Dwarf Cavendish

🌿 Why You’ll Love It:

• Compact and manageable—ideal for pots and smaller spaces

• Can produce delicious, sweet bananas in warm climates

• Fast-growing, with lush, vibrant foliage

• Suitable for indoor growing with bright light

• Great for patios, greenhouses, and edible landscapes

🌿 Musa acuminata ‘Dwarf Cavendish’ – Care Tips

Musa acuminata ‘Dwarf Cavendish’ is a compact banana plant variety known for its broad green leaves (sometimes with red markings on young growth) and ability to produce small, edible bananas under the right conditions. Perfect for containers, balconies, or sunny gardens, it brings tropical vibes and homegrown fruit to your space.

☀️ Light

• Requires full sun to bright indirect light

• Indoors: place near a south-facing window

• Outdoors: choose a sunny, sheltered spot for best growth

💧 Watering

• Keep soil consistently moist, especially during active growth

• Water thoroughly when the top 2–3 cm of soil is dry

• Avoid soggy soil – ensure excellent drainage

🌡️ Temperature & Humidity

• Optimal temp: 22–30°C (72–86°F)

• Loves high humidity – mist frequently or place near a humidifier indoors

• Protect from frost and cold winds – not cold-tolerant

🌱 Soil & Fertilizer

• Use rich, organic, well-draining soil

• Feed biweekly during spring and summer with a high-nitrogen fertilizer

• Add compost or slow-release fertilizer in early spring

🍌 Fruiting Tips

• Needs plenty of sunlight, warmth, and time to fruit (often 9–15 months)

• Will produce clusters of small, sweet bananas if conditions are right

• May only fruit once per stem – then new pups grow to continue the cycle

✂️ Care & Maintenance

• Prune off old, yellowing leaves to keep it neat

• Remove suckers (baby plants) if you want to control size

• Or let a few grow to replace the main plant after fruiting

🐾 Pet Safety

• Non-toxic to cats, dogs, and humans

Bring a tropical touch and even potential fruit harvest to your space with the Dwarf Cavendish Banana—small in size, but rich in beauty and flavor.