Banana Tree
Indoor Banana Tree, Musa Acuminata 'Dwarf Cavendish' - Plant Drop
Indoor Banana Tree, Musa Acuminata 'Dwarf Cavendish' - Plant Drop

Banana Tree

Musa Acuminata 'Dwarf Cavendish'
Regular price£125.00
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Total Height (Including Nursery Pot)

Fits Decorative Pot Opening: 36cm+

Fits Decorative Pot Opening: 36cm+

  • Location: A bright spot with natural light
  • Care: Moderate
The original banana plant - discovered by William Cavendish, 6th Duke of Devonshire, it was first brought to his glasshouses in the 1800s.

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Height (Including pot): 140-150cm
Nursery Potsize (Diameter):  ø35cm
Decorative Pot Required (Opening): 36cm+

For no fuss or mess you can place the plant in its growing pot (the pot it arrives in) inside a decorative one. This allows allows excess water to be drained after watering.

For a good fit the opening (not diameter) and height of the new decorative pot need to be several centimetres greater than the current growing pot. Here is how we measure and list pot sizes:

Remember to take into account tapering, as the internal height of a pot will be measured from the centre to the top but the sides will taper in a rounded pot.

We recommend using a liner to protect your decorative pot and prevent leaking (whether placing the nursery pot inside or repotting directly into the decorative pot). 

Read more about how to pot your plant here.


Our horticulturalists can pot your plants when the plant and pot are purchased together.

Plant Size (Height) Rate
Small (50-100cm) £50
Medium (100-150cm) £100
Large (150-200cm) £150
Extra Large (200cm+) £250


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Space

Indoors

Light Conditions

Bright Indirect Light and Full sun

Watering

Keep the soil evenly moist but not waterlogged. Reduce watering in winter.

Temperature

Optimal temperature of 20-24°C. Minimum 10°C.

Feeding

Use a houseplant feed in the growing season (spring and summer)

Top Tip

They thrive in high humidity - mist regularly. Leaf tearing is perfectly natural.

Musa Acuminata 'Dwarf Cavendish'

Banana Tree

The Dwarf Cavendish is the perfect banana plant variety for growing as a houseplant in the UK. Too tender to spend the year outdoors, this banana named after William Cavendish, 6th Duke of Devonshire, was first brought to his greenhouses in the 1800s.

Reaching a maximum height of 3m, the dwarf Musa likes bright light and misting

Indoor Banana Tree, Musa Acuminata 'Dwarf Cavendish' - Plant Drop
Indoor Banana Tree, Musa Acuminata 'Dwarf Cavendish' - Plant Drop

Need to know

They thrive in bright indirect light, but can handle some shade and direct sun. Adjust watering according to light conditions.

They like the soil to remain moist but not soggy in the summer. Reduce watering in winter.

Its big leaves are prone to tearing, which is totally natural and part of making way for new leaves which grow very quickly.

The Dwarf Cavendish is the perfect banana plant variety for growing as a houseplant in the UK. Too tender to spend the year outdoors, this banana named after William Cavendish, 6th Duke of Devonshire, was first brought to his greenhouses in the 1800s.

Reaching a maximum height of 3m, the dwarf Musa likes bright light and misting.

Best space & place

They thrive in bright indirect light, but can handle some shade and direct sun. Adjust watering according to light conditions.

Watering & feeding

They like the soil to remain moist but not soggy in the summer. Reduce watering in winter. 

Need to know

Its big leaves are prone to tearing, which is totally natural and part of making way for new leaves which grow very quickly. 

Pollutant Absorption Credentials

The Banana Plant has been shown to help remove formaldehyde from the air, which can be given off by building materials, synthetic fabrics, and furniture. Just moved into a new-build house? Then this plant is for you!

Size Information:

Height (Including pot):  140-150cm
Nursery Potsize (Diameter / Height):  ø35cm
Decorative Pot Required (Opening / Internal Height): 36cm+

    Decorative pot not included, available to buy here. The plant will be delivered in a plastic nursery pot. 

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