🍌 'Dwarf Cavendish' Banana Tree – The ideal dwarf Cavendish for a pot

4" (6–18") pot

Dwarf Cavendish ( Musa acuminata ) is the most popular banana plant for container growing. Compact (approximately 2.4 m / 8 ft ), fast-growing , and highly ornamental, it can produce impressive bunches of up to ~90 bananas under optimal conditions. The young leaves display beautiful red-purple marbling that turns entirely green at maturity.

Summary of features

Strengths

• Dwarf port : perfect for home, balcony, terrace and greenhouse.
• Highly ornamental : tropical foliage, attractive juvenile marbling.
• Productive : sweet fruits of the "dessert banana" type.
• Easy to grow in pots : adapts well to well-drained containers and bright indoor growing.

Quick Culture Sheet

• Light: full sun to very bright (6–8 h+).
• Ideal temperature: 20–32 °C; avoid < 10 °C; bring indoors before any risk of frost.
• Watering: regular; allow the top of the substrate to dry slightly between waterings.
• Substrate: aerated potting soil + perlite/coco, impeccable drainage .
• Fertilizer: during active growth, rich formulation (e.g., 20-8-20) every 1–2 weeks.
• Humidity: moderate to high; mist if < 40% RH indoors.
• Fruiting: possible in 12–18 months with adequate heat, light and pot size.

Note: Final size, growth rate and production vary depending on light, heat, watering and pot volume.