Musa 'Dwarf Cavendish'
Musa 'Dwarf Cavendish'

Growing Information

  • Temp: For best growth above 65°F is recommended. Wind tolerant
  • Light: Full sun to no less than 30% shade. Foliage growers should use 30%-60% shade.
  • Soil: Good water holding capacity is needed
  • Mature Height: 8-10'
  • Type: Dessert, excellent fruit
  • Hardiness: Zone 8-9
  • Major Pests: Borers, grasshoppers, and root nematodes
  • Diseases: Panama disease and Black Sigatoka (a leaf spot disease)
  • Origin: NA

The most popular greenhouse banana, will bear bunches with up to 90 bananas, each slightly shorter than the “grocery store” varieties. It will grow to about 8 feet (10 feet outdoors in South Florida) and has a solid heavy trunk. Juvenile leaves will have some reddish-purple markings, but later leaves will be all green. This Musa is a fast grower with great appeal to the mass market.