Dwarf Cavendish Banana
Product Details
Dwarf Cavendish banana plants are a compact version of the world’s most widely grown banana cultivar, originally developed for easier cultivation and indoor adaptability - even in the Victorian era! With their lush, tropical foliage and ability to produce full-sized, sweet bananas, they bring a slice of the tropics right into your home or patio. Cavendish are the most common commercially produced banana, and with this dwarf tree, you can easily grow your own bananas at home, including as house plants! A MicroStarts' Dwarf Cavendish banana plant can produce fruit as indoor plants if kept in a large pot or in tropical and mild climates they will do best outside.
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.
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.
Want more tips about young tree care? Take a look at our young tree care guide!
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