Climate; Cold, Sub-tropical, Tropical
Common Name; Dwarf Cavendish Banana
Growth Habit; Upright
Soil Type; Clay, Loam, Peat
Season of Interest; Fall, Spring, Summer
Plant Form; Plant
Soil pH; Neutral
Type; Fruits & Fruit Trees
Growth Stage; Vegetative
Watering; Light
Genus; Banana
Growth Rate; Fast
Sunlight; Full Sun, Medium Sun
Foliage; Evergreen
Features; Dwarf, Edible
Item Height; 8 Inches
Item Length; 10 inches
Item Width; 5 inches
Safety; Child Safe, Pet Safe

Description

The Dwarf Cavendish banana is a widely grown and commercially important Cavendish Cultivar. The name "Dwarf Cavendish" is in reference to the height of the pseudostem, not the fruit. Young plants have maroon or purple blotches on their leaves but quickly lose them as they mature. It is one of the most commonly planted banana varieties from the Cavendish group,and the main source of commercial Cavendish bananas along with.

Current stock is between 6-10 inches tall and is shipped in a 2-1/2 x 2-1/2 x 3-1/2 inch tall cup.