Super Dwarf™ Banana
Musa 'Super Dwarf Banana'
SKU #45129
| Description | Reaching only 4 to 6 feet tall, this very dwarf variety is perfect for containers, either inside or on patios. Big leaves are packed closely and tightly to the thick stem, creating a symmetrical and compact appearance. A vigorous grower, despite its small size. Evergreen indoors or in warm climates. Roots are hardy to zone 8 when planted in the ground, but the plant will die to the ground in winter. |
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| Light | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Watering | Water when surface of soil is dry. |
| Blooms | Prized for foliage |
| Mature Size | Reaches only 4 to 6 ft. tall and wide. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
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| Special Features | Compact Form |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Growth Habit | Compact |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Accent |
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| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Crossvine (Bignonia); Mandevilla (Mandevilla); Plumbago (Plumbago); Bougainvillea (Bougainvillea); Hibiscus (Hibiscus); Fatsia (Fatsia) |
| Care | Prefers humus-rich, evenly moist, well-drained soils. Benefits from some protection from harsh afternoon sun in hot southern regions. Indoors, provide bright light. When planted in the ground, water deeply, regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Apply fertilizer when new growth begins in spring. |
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 10-11
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone:
Your climate may be too cold for this plant
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in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.