Musa acuminata
Dwarf Cavendish Banana

Native to Southeast Asia comes this evergreen perennial with long slender green leaves that are accented from time to time by an emerging inflorescence, that blooms white to yellow, from which emerges the highly prized banana. The plant is widely grown in tropical regions and loves a wet environment, but can be grown most anywhere, even outdoors, if dug up in the fall and placed in a protected area for overwintering. Perfect as a houseplant

Fun Facts: 

1. Native to Southeast Asia
2. One of the first domesticated plants dating back to 8000 BC
3. Flowers are both male and female


This very rare plant produces a versatile multi-purpose tree that is perfect for the plant collector. This tropical plant must be protected from frost. Seedlings will need a lot of light to grow well. The tree is perfect for the household environment. Blossoms attract pollinators, like butterflies and hummingbirds, filling the tree with all kinds of activity. This tree is highly prized by collectors worldwide and seed is hard to get so don’t wait and buy yours today!