🍌 'Dwarf Namwah' Banana Tree – Dwarf variety, ultra-productive, "vanilla cream" flavor

10" pot (24–48")

10" (24–48") pot

'Dwarf Namwah' ( Pisang Awak group) is a reference for pot/greenhouse cultivation: Very robust pseudostem , excellent wind resistance and generous bunches of bananas Sweet, fragrant with a hint of cream/vanilla . Delicious as a dessert when ripe and also excellent cooked when green (fried, boiled).

Strengths

• Dwarf port : easy to grow in containers, on balconies, terraces and in bright indoor spaces.
• Very productive : large hands, sweet fruits with firm flesh.
• Resilient : tolerates wind and relative coolness better than many Cavendish varieties.
• Versatile : dessert when ripe, perfect for savory recipes when green.

Quick guide

• Mature height (pot/greenhouse): ~2.0–2.5 m (6.5–8 ft) depending on pot volume and heat.
• Fruits: medium size, thick skin; sweet flesh, "cream/vanilla" aroma.
• Light: full sun to very bright (6–8 h+).
• Ideal temperature: 20–32 °C; avoid < 10 °C (bring indoors before any frost).
• Watering: regular; allow the top of the substrate to dry slightly.
• Substrate: aerated potting soil + perlite/coco; impeccable drainage .
• Fertilizer: during active growth, rich formula (e.g., 20-8-20) every 1–2 weeks.
• Fruiting: possible in ~12–18 months with warmth, light and a large container.

Uses

• Ripe (yellow) : very sweet dessert, smooth texture.
• Green : ideal for frying/boiling (tostones, stir-fries, curries).

Note: Vigor and fruit set depend on heat and light and the pot size. A sheltered location reduces leaf tearing in the wind.