Dwarf Cavendish Banana
Product Details
These Dwarf Cavendish bananas are starter plants that ship as fully rooted plugs. Looking for a larger option? Check out our 1 gallon or tree pot options!
Dwarf Cavendish banana plants are a compact form of the world’s most popular banana variety, favored for their ease of cultivation and suitability for indoor growing. With their lush, tropical leaves and ability to produce full-sized, sweet bananas, these trees bring a taste of the tropics to your home as house plants or outdoors on your patio. This is a dwarf variety of the popular Cavendish banana tree - making it easy for you to grow the most commonly grown commercial banana yourself! A Dwarf Cavendish banana plant can bear fruit as an indoor plant in a large container or thrive outdoors in tropical and mild climates.
NOTE: This product cannot be shipped to Hawaii at this time.
Dwarf Cavendish bananas are short, plump, and sweet, with smooth yellow skin and creamy white flesh.
Our plants are propagated via tissue culture, a clonal process that results in true to type, disease-free plants that are grown on their own roots. They have been grown in ellepots to promote healthy root development.
Healthy Arrival Guarantee
Your plants are grown with care and shipped to arrive healthy and ready to thrive.
- If your plant arrives damaged, contact us within 2 days of delivery.
- Include photos of the plant and packaging.
- We’ll provide a replacement, refund, or store credit if approved.
Contact us if you have any questions.
Shipping & Returns
Shipping
Orders are processed 1–3 business days after purchase
- Delivery in 5–7 business days depending on location
- Carefully packed to protect plants in transit
- Tracking provided once shipped
We recommend being available to receive your plants on delivery to avoid weather exposure.
Returns & Guarantee
- 2-day claim window after delivery
- If your plant arrives damaged, contact us with photos
- We’ll provide a replacement, refund, or store credit if approved
Due to the nature of live plants, returns are not accepted.
Product specifications
| Genus Name | |
|---|---|
| Species Name | |
| Also Known As | Dwarf banana, Banana plant, Cavendish |
| USDA Zones | |
| Sun Requirements | Full sun, Partial shade |
| Growth Rate | |
| Mature Height | |
| Color | Green |
| Pollination | |
| Harvest Dates | |
| Characteristics | Tropical, Flowering, Evergreen, Self-pollinating, Self-fertile, Edible, Fast-growing |
Planting & Care
Perfect for any indoor space, this tropical plant thrives as a houseplant globally. In many climates, it enjoys summer outdoors and prefers indoor protection during winter, while in tropical zones it can grow outside year-round.
With proper care, including generally warm temperatures and high humidity, Dwarf Cavendish banana plants will fruit indoors. After fruiting, the main stem will die back, allowing new suckers to grow.
New to starter plants? Check out our starter plant guide for seven easy steps to grow your plant from starter to stunning!
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