Musa acuminata 'Dwarf Cavendish'

'Dwarf Cavendish' produces large leaves, sometimes marked red. Height under 2m. It is similar to M. basjoo and is ideal as a garden plant In temperate regions, it's size is more compact but no fruit will be produced in the short term and it doesn't do particularly well if kept indoors all year long. Musa is a genus which contains both bananas and plantains. Varieties have been developed to produce the edible fruit we know as bananas. Starchier varieties used for cooking are called plantains. Far more varieties are cultivated as architectural plants that may develop inedible fruits. Although they are tender plants, some species are hardy enough to leave outside over winter in temperate climates, especially in the milder regions which makes them worth experimenting with in the garden.

Contributed by @KathyB

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  Full sun

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  Frequent watering

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  Not Frost hardy

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  Rich and free draining