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Musa acuminata 'Super Dwarf Cavendish'
(Super Dwarf Cavemdish Banana) |
Family: Musaceae
Light: Full sun-part shade
Height: Can reach up to 10' at maturity
Spacing: 8'
Blooms: Fragrant, purple, late Spring-early Fall
Fruits: Bunches of smaller, delicious bananas
Foliage: Herbaceous, shiny, smooth, green with interesting purple
streaks
Soil: Well-drained, keep moist , mildly acidic-neutral (pH:
6.1-7.5)
Water: Abundant
Uses: Container, specimen, landscaping
Propagation: Divide suckers
Comments: Musa acuminata 'Super
Dwarf Cavemdish' or
Super Dwarf Cavemdish
Banana is a unique ornamental perennial that is fast growing disease
resistant. It is easy to grow and low maintenance. Due to its
compact size,
Super Dwarf Cavemdish
Banana makes an excellent indoor plant when placed in the south facing
window where it will get the most sun. Make sure to rotate plant
for sufficient light. Move plant outdoors in Summer to encourage
fruiting which will be in about 4 years.
Its tasty fruits are eaten fresh.
Super Dwarf Cavemdish
Banana not only adds a tropical flair to the landscaping garden but also
provides delicious fruits for the gardener. Outdoors, Musa
acuminata 'Super
Dwarf Cavemdish'
makes a great groundcover or patio plant, making sure to protect plant
from frost. Apply fertilizer during growing season. Cut tree down
after harvesting to allow suckers to grow. In colder
areas, remove top part of plant, dig root and store till next planting
season.
USDA Hardiness Zones
: 8-11 |
