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.

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