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title: "Dwarf Cavendish Banana Plant Live Tree - Musa by Wellspring Gardens – Starter Plant for Indoor and Outdoor Ambiance - Compact Size"
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# Compact tropical foliage Matures 8-10 ft tall Thrives in full sun, Zones 8-11 Dwarf Cavendish Banana Plant Live Tree - Musa by Wellspring Gardens – Starter Plant for Indoor and Outdoor Ambiance - Compact Size

**Brand:** wellspring gardens
**Price:** 34349CFA
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🌴 Elevate your space with a slice of tropical paradise — compact, lush, and irresistibly vibrant!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Dwarf Cavendish Banana Plant Live Tree - Musa by Wellspring Gardens – Starter Plant for Indoor and Outdoor Ambiance - Compact Size by wellspring gardens
- **How much does it cost?** 34349CFA with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- wellspring gardens enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted wellspring gardens brand quality
- Free international shipping included
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- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Grow Your Own Mini Jungle:** Produces fast-growing suckers for propagation, letting you cultivate a personal tropical forest and join an exclusive green-thumb community.
- • **Impressive Vertical Impact:** Reaches a majestic 8-10 feet tall, transforming your space with vibrant broad leaves and tropical grandeur.
- • **Sun-Loving Growth Powerhouse:** Thrives under full sun with minimal fuss, flourishing in well-drained, nutrient-rich soil for rapid, healthy growth.
- • **Low-Maintenance Tropical Charm:** GMO-free and easy-care, this banana plant demands regular watering and balanced fertilization to keep its lush foliage thriving.
- • **Tropical Elegance in Any Space:** Compact size perfect for indoor or outdoor ambiance, bringing a lush, exotic vibe to your home or garden.

## Overview

The Dwarf Cavendish Banana Plant by Wellspring Gardens is a compact, fast-growing tropical banana tree ideal for indoor and outdoor settings in Zones 8-11. It matures to 8-10 feet with broad, lush green leaves and requires full sun, well-drained soil, and regular fertilization. GMO-free and low maintenance, it offers a unique opportunity to cultivate a personal tropical oasis with rapid growth and easy propagation through suckers.

## Description

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Review: As promised. Very very satisfied. - Plants were well-packaged, with masking-taped moist dirt, and arrived in very good condition. Box said Live Plants in big letters on outside. Trees came 8" tall with three leaves each. Trees have been growing one new leaf every week, and are now up to five leaves each. I would buy from this seller again. Note that these banana leaves seem to be naturally tiger-striped maroon over green. At first I thought they were suffering from fertilizer burn, but after they've grown large, it's clear that the purple-brown patches are on purpose. Obviously so they can hide in the jungle, and not be seen. Would like to see a YouTube on how to plant banana trees properly. Apparently they eat lots of fertilizer. We put two bags of manure cut into the ground under each. Update 1: In tropical Florida, both plants have grown from 8" to 3' tall so far in about 5 months. They are strapping ridiculously healthy. We get hot, baking sun and punishing rainstorms, and they just eat it up. Very very satisfied. I would buy from this vendor again. Update 2: Seven months later, and both plants are 7' tall now. One of them is sending out sword suckers already, its babies are only 6" tall, we're going to wait until the suckers are 2' tall then cut them out and replant them, have a forest of banana trees, woohoo. The banana is apparently a grass, like a bamboo, with a rhizome, and it just grows obscenely fast. They're distantly related to both canna lilies and ginger. The secret seems to be to bury them with enough cow manure fertilizer to kill any ordinary plant, again we cut one entire bag into the sand in a 2.5' hole underneath each shoot, then poured another entire bag into a Valley Forge fort ring about 3' diameter on top of the soil around each planting, to keep rainwater in and give it extras for grow power. Then sometimes we throw dead banana-peel wrappers at the ground in front of it, to encourage it to think about potassium. Hurricane-level watering helps as well, as does baking sun. The one with more sun is taller. These guys are my favorite pets now. Still waiting for the fruit. They really require tropical conditions, it seems. Update 3, Oct '21 We had a cold snap last December, 40 deg F, and lost the 2/3 of the leaves. But the plants kept going. A year an a half later, one is 10' high and one is 8', and they've decided to fruit. The banana bunches are about 3' long and there's about 120 bananas on each tree. But they're all going to come ripe at once. So only around 20 will be useful; maybe the rest can go to a food kitchen. So far each banana is 5" long, you have to wait patiently for them to grow. Did I mention the heavy fertilizer. The trees keep throwing off suckers. I have cut off and replanted two suckers this spring, and now they are 4' and 3' tall, also ridiculously healthy. Wait until the sucker is close to 2' tall, then carefully dig down around it and cut it off from the main tree. A carpenter's reciprocating saw works wonders, and it turns out that it will vibrate and cut through the sand underneath the root. If you don't mind trashing your blade. Of course, only cut off one sucker at a time, so the main tree has time to gather its strength and re-grow. The suckers come back, and I now have two more suckers on each main tree. Apparently it's recommended that you cut the big purple "Eat Me" heart off the end of the bloom-stalk after you get about 100 bananas, as it will keep trying to throw off mini-bananas 1" long, and absorb energy that could be used to make the first bananas fatter. Apparently the main tree is scheduled to die back down to the root after it fruits once, at the end of its second year. So leave at least one replacement sucker for each tree. These are currently 3' tall. These things eat up punishing sun that scorches most other plants. They continue to be ridonculously healthy, not eaten by beetles, aphids, nor fungus. Definitely a warm-weather plant. Very very happy. This is one of the best things I've bought from desertcart in the last 5 years. Edit 2024: We have had bad luck in Central Florida, with a cold-snap coming below freezing one day a year in January. Which kills the banana fruit that sets in the fall, before it gets big enough to eat. But this year one of the plants finally set in the spring. And now in July we have a bunch of about 80 Chiquita bananas that are full-sized, dark green, and getting ready to be ripe. Woo hoo! And each of the originals--with leaves to 10' tall--continues to throw off multiple slow runners, making a small forest that will guarantee replacements when the main shoots die off. The SawsAll is best for taking down a shoot after it dies off and turns completely brown. The 2 tiny pups that got replanted two years ago have not taken off yet, they are only 5' tall. Different location, under an oak tree--maybe they are not getting enough sun. But they are throwing off their own pups slowly as well. At some point there will be a hedge of banana trees on that side. All from two 9" purchases. Central Florida FTW. This continues to be one of the most delightful purchases I've ever made.
Review: Would buy again - It arrived healthy and a god size. I love the plant. Makes the yard look good and comes back every year. Not fruit yet.

## Features

- MATURE SIZE & CARE GUIDE: Reaches an average mature height of 8-10 feet and thrives in Zones 8-11. Basked in sunlight, it will flourish in well-drained, rich soil, with an N/P/K fertilizer ratio of 3:1:6, like Wellspring Gardens' Banana Fuel Fertilizer. Take caution against freezing temperatures below 35°F. Administer 1/4 teaspoon of fertilizer weekly for indoor potted plants, 1/2 teaspoon for outdoor potted ones, and 1 teaspoon for outdoor landscape plants.
- SIZE UPON ARRIVAL: Upon delivery, you'll welcome a youthful treasure – the Dwarf Cavendish Banana. Standing at 3-8 inches in height, nestled within a 3-inch-deep pot, this baby plant holds the promise of tropical splendor. As its guardian, your nurturing touch will guide it towards maturity, allowing it to flourish and thrive under your caring stewardship.
- COMPACT TROPICAL WONDER: Embrace the allure of the Dwarf Cavendish Banana, a captivating tropical marvel that's tailor-made for spaces big and small. With its compact size, it's the ultimate solution for infusing your home or garden with a touch of paradise. Whether you're an urban dweller or simply looking to add some tropical flair to your living environment, this dwarf banana plant is a delightful choice.
- LUSH GREEN FOLIAGE: Immerse yourself in the world of lush greenery as the Dwarf Cavendish Banana graces your surroundings with its splendid broad leaves. Imagine the vibrant green hues blending seamlessly with your decor, instantly creating a visual escape reminiscent of a tropical haven. Each leaf becomes a natural work of art, making a statement that is both soothing and invigorating.
- ENRICH YOUR GARDEN EXPERIENCE: The Dwarf Cavendish Banana offers not only its compact majesty but also the convenience of adaptability. With the versatility to be cultivated both indoors and outdoors, this captivating plant brings a touch of the tropics to any setting. Whether gracing your living space with its lush foliage or enhancing your outdoor landscape with its vibrant presence, the Dwarf Cavendish Banana adapts to your preferences, infusing every corner with its natural charm.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B01A2ZENL4 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #59,314 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ( See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ) #131 in Fruit Plants & Seeds |
| Brand | Wellspring Gardens |
| Brand Name | Wellspring Gardens |
| Color | Dwarf Cavendish |
| Customer Reviews | 4.0 out of 5 stars 1,568 Reviews |
| Expected Blooming Period | Summer |
| Expected Plant Height | 10 Feet |
| Expected Planting Period | Summer |
| Indoor Outdoor Usage | Outdoor |
| Indoor/Outdoor Usage | Outdoor |
| Manufacturer | Wellspring Gardens |
| Material Feature | GMO Free |
| Material Features | GMO Free |
| Moisture Needs | Regular Watering |
| Number of Pieces | 1 |
| Other Special Features of the Product | Low Maintenance |
| Plant or Animal Product Type | Cavendish Banana |
| Product Care Instructions | well-drained |
| Special Feature | Low Maintenance |
| Style Name | Dwarf Cavendish |
| Sunlight Exposure | Full Sun |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Wellspring Gardens
- **Color:** Dwarf Cavendish
- **Expected Blooming Period:** Summer
- **Expected Planting Period:** Summer
- **Indoor/Outdoor Usage:** Outdoor
- **Material Feature:** GMO Free
- **Product Care Instructions:** well-drained
- **Special Feature:** Low Maintenance
- **Sunlight Exposure:** Full Sun
- **Unit Count:** 1.0 Count

## Images

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## Available Options

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: Can it grow outside in Houston Texas.  Occasional 1-2 days below 20 degrees.**
A: You will need to really protect it @20 degrees.....But, I have neighbors that have theirs planted in the ground and they die back every winter and can grow up to 20ft tall in one season...!! 
I put my tree in a large container so I can Winter it along with my citrus trees in my greenhouse...that way I get bananas....!  As few times a yr as it gets in the 20s in Houston you should be safe..!  You may lose the above ground  tree in those cases, but it will grow back really fast.....Happy growing!!!!

**Q: how much sun does this plant need? I live in a 8b zone.**
A: Dwarf musa bananas (Musa "Dwarf Cavendish") grow in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 9 through 11. In zones 8, you can grow these tropicals indoors in a container. An alternative to container plants in cool areas of the region is to dig up and store the rhizomes in winter and replant in the spring. In zones 9, the foliage may die back during mild winter frosts, but the rhizomes will regrow in spring. In zones 10, dwarf musa bananas are evergreen and remain year round outdoors.

**Q: Is this organic and non gmo?**
A: Well any plant is Organic....As for the plant being Non GMO, my research indicated it was created by good old fashion breeding....!  :)

**Q: Will this survive in below freezing temps?**
A: I'd say it is unlikely to survive below freezing for any amount of time. I ordered mine (stupidly) in the middle of winter and it suffered terribly in transit. There were black spots that I attribute to necrosis from low temps all over the leaves and it is barely hanging on after almost two months but I think it's going to make it. If the root zone is well insulated/mulched it can probably survive die back of foliage.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ As promised. Very very satisfied.
*by J***S on May 14, 2020*

Plants were well-packaged, with masking-taped moist dirt, and arrived in very good condition. Box said Live Plants in big letters on outside. Trees came 8" tall with three leaves each. Trees have been growing one new leaf every week, and are now up to five leaves each. I would buy from this seller again. Note that these banana leaves seem to be naturally tiger-striped maroon over green. At first I thought they were suffering from fertilizer burn, but after they've grown large, it's clear that the purple-brown patches are on purpose. Obviously so they can hide in the jungle, and not be seen. Would like to see a YouTube on how to plant banana trees properly. Apparently they eat lots of fertilizer. We put two bags of manure cut into the ground under each. Update 1: In tropical Florida, both plants have grown from 8" to 3' tall so far in about 5 months. They are strapping ridiculously healthy. We get hot, baking sun and punishing rainstorms, and they just eat it up. Very very satisfied. I would buy from this vendor again. Update 2: Seven months later, and both plants are 7' tall now. One of them is sending out sword suckers already, its babies are only 6" tall, we're going to wait until the suckers are 2' tall then cut them out and replant them, have a forest of banana trees, woohoo. The banana is apparently a grass, like a bamboo, with a rhizome, and it just grows obscenely fast. They're distantly related to both canna lilies and ginger. The secret seems to be to bury them with enough cow manure fertilizer to kill any ordinary plant, again we cut one entire bag into the sand in a 2.5' hole underneath each shoot, then poured another entire bag into a Valley Forge fort ring about 3' diameter on top of the soil around each planting, to keep rainwater in and give it extras for grow power. Then sometimes we throw dead banana-peel wrappers at the ground in front of it, to encourage it to think about potassium. Hurricane-level watering helps as well, as does baking sun. The one with more sun is taller. These guys are my favorite pets now. Still waiting for the fruit. They really require tropical conditions, it seems. Update 3, Oct '21 We had a cold snap last December, 40 deg F, and lost the 2/3 of the leaves. But the plants kept going. A year an a half later, one is 10' high and one is 8', and they've decided to fruit. The banana bunches are about 3' long and there's about 120 bananas on each tree. But they're all going to come ripe at once. So only around 20 will be useful; maybe the rest can go to a food kitchen. So far each banana is 5" long, you have to wait patiently for them to grow. Did I mention the heavy fertilizer. The trees keep throwing off suckers. I have cut off and replanted two suckers this spring, and now they are 4' and 3' tall, also ridiculously healthy. Wait until the sucker is close to 2' tall, then carefully dig down around it and cut it off from the main tree. A carpenter's reciprocating saw works wonders, and it turns out that it will vibrate and cut through the sand underneath the root. If you don't mind trashing your blade. Of course, only cut off one sucker at a time, so the main tree has time to gather its strength and re-grow. The suckers come back, and I now have two more suckers on each main tree. Apparently it's recommended that you cut the big purple "Eat Me" heart off the end of the bloom-stalk after you get about 100 bananas, as it will keep trying to throw off mini-bananas 1" long, and absorb energy that could be used to make the first bananas fatter. Apparently the main tree is scheduled to die back down to the root after it fruits once, at the end of its second year. So leave at least one replacement sucker for each tree. These are currently 3' tall. These things eat up punishing sun that scorches most other plants. They continue to be ridonculously healthy, not eaten by beetles, aphids, nor fungus. Definitely a warm-weather plant. Very very happy. This is one of the best things I've bought from Amazon in the last 5 years. Edit 2024: We have had bad luck in Central Florida, with a cold-snap coming below freezing one day a year in January. Which kills the banana fruit that sets in the fall, before it gets big enough to eat. But this year one of the plants finally set in the spring. And now in July we have a bunch of about 80 Chiquita bananas that are full-sized, dark green, and getting ready to be ripe. Woo hoo! And each of the originals--with leaves to 10' tall--continues to throw off multiple slow runners, making a small forest that will guarantee replacements when the main shoots die off. The SawsAll is best for taking down a shoot after it dies off and turns completely brown. The 2 tiny pups that got replanted two years ago have not taken off yet, they are only 5' tall. Different location, under an oak tree--maybe they are not getting enough sun. But they are throwing off their own pups slowly as well. At some point there will be a hedge of banana trees on that side. All from two 9" purchases. Central Florida FTW. This continues to be one of the most delightful purchases I've ever made.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Would buy again
*by H***A on May 21, 2026*

It arrived healthy and a god size. I love the plant. Makes the yard look good and comes back every year. Not fruit yet.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good plant, poor instructions
*by S***N on August 9, 2017*

I ordered this product on July 2, 2017 and it arrived on July 8, so I've had it for a month now. The plant arrived about six inches tall and had six leaves (four large leaves and two small ones at the base) when it arrived, which was better than I expected. It looked healthy when it arrived, but three of the leaves (the two small ones and the lowest large one) browned and died within the first few day. It lost another leaf after that, but that was probably because one of my cats chewed on it. In the month since I've had it, the plant doesn't seem to have grown any taller, but it has grown two new leaves and is working on a third (it seems to be a little more prominent every time I check on it). It also seems to have produced a pup, which I'm very pleased about. Most of this growth is quite recent (within the past week or so), which I attribute to having finally figured out how to treat it to encourage growth. Why'd it take me so long even though the plant came with instructions? Because the instructions were of little value. They said that it would like full light (and the little card they came on didn't even mention that you're supposed to gently acclimate them to light again over the course of a week). Not mine. Mine likes shade and mottled light. I tried giving it full light and it drooped like it was dying (and this was Pacific Northwest light, so I'd hate to think what more intense light would do to it). After I started keeping it in shade, the second new leaf came out in about half the time it took the first, and the third started poking out before the second was finished unfurling. Basically, the plant seems to be doing very well now and I'd like to give it five stars, but I have to deduct one for the lackluster instructions that came with the plant. UPDATE: So a few more weeks have passed, and a couple more leaves have emerged. The last of it's original leaves is on its last legs, but I guess that's just what happens with bananas. Anyways, the point of this update is that it appears that my original observation that the plant doesn't like direct sunlight only applied to the original leaves. All of the new growth does fine with direct sun.

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