🍌 'Blue Java' Banana (Ice Cream) – "Ice cream" banana, blue-green peel

10" pot (24–48")

10" (24–48") pot

Known as 'Blue Java' and 'Ice Cream' , this banana tree is prized for its fruit. blue-green skin when immature and creamy texture reminiscent of ice cream when ripe. Whether in a pot or a greenhouse, it offers a unique tropical look and sweet-tasting dessert bananas.

Strengths

• Characteristic blue-green skin when immature (turns yellow when mature).
• Creamy and soft flesh , very pleasant as a dessert.
• Ornamental habit with large leaves and robust pseudostem.
• Pot cultivation is possible in cold climates (bring indoors before any frost).

Quick guide

• Synonyms: Blue Java, Ice Cream Banana
• Mature height (pot/greenhouse): ~2–3 m (6.5–10 ft) depending on pot size
• Light: full sun to very bright (6–8 h+)
• Ideal temperature: 20–32 °C; avoid < 10 °C
• Watering: Regular; allow the top of the substrate to dry slightly between waterings.
• Substrate: aerated potting soil + perlite/coco; excellent drainage
• Fertilizer: During active growth, use a rich formulation (e.g., 20-8-20) every 1–2 weeks
• Fruiting: possible in 12–18 months with warmth, light, and a large container

Advice

• Provide a large, well-draining pot and repot as needed to support vigor.
• Provide shelter from strong winds to limit leaf tearing.
• Bring the plant indoors before any risk of frost; additional lighting is useful in winter.

Note: the bluish color is most visible on fruits that are still green; the The color and speed of maturation vary depending on light, heat, and humidity.