Musa Dwarf Cavendish Banana

A Dwarf Cavendish banana is a variety of Musa banana plants that you can easily grow as a houseplant. It is popular for its short stalk, which has an average height of 2 to 3 meters. They produce massive and quick-growing paddle-shaped foliage just like any regular Musa banana plant variety. Their leaves also grow in a spiral manner and start with a purple or red color, which turns green as the plant ages.

Growing a banana plant indoors can add a layer of beauty to your building’s interior. They are fairly easy to grow, with average maintenance required. Apart from adding beauty to your home, the large leaves of bananas are also used for cooking and wrapping foods in most Asian and African countries.

As a tropical plant, the best way to care for your dwarf Musa banana plant is by replicating its habitat. This involves growing them in a warm environment with lots of humidity. It is important to note that the large leaves of the Musa banana plant are fragile and easily prone to damage, bruises, and tears.

Light: When it comes to its light requirements, the dwarf Cavendish banana plant grows best under bright direct or indirect sunlight. It can also tolerate partial shade, but continuous exposure will slow its growth. When growing indoors, place your dwarf banana plant close to a window with access to bright indirect sunlight. The south-facing window would be a great choice as it provides the plant with access to full sunlight.

Watering: The Dwarf Cavendish banana plant needs lots of water, especially during the warmer months. When it comes to watering the dwarf banana plant, the main aim would be to always keep the soil moist or damp. Avoid watering your plants to the extent that the soil becomes waterlogged or soggy. Waterlogged soil will restrict the flow of nutrients and air within the soil.