Growing guide · Home growing: windowsill, balcony and terrace
Dwarf banana ('Dwarf Cavendish')
Musa acuminata 'Dwarf Cavendish'
A striking foliage plant for a large pot. Indoors it rarely fruits, and the fruit is usually inedible.
Key figures
| Item | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | growth best at 26–28 °C, slows below 16 °C and stops at 10 °C | [2] |
| Pot size | once the pot is 30 cm, go up 10–15 cm every two to three years | [1] |
| Fruiting | fruiting needs a 9–15-month season above 15 °C (ideally 27 °C), then 2–4 months to ripen | [1] |
| pH | no exact value in the sources |
The full guide (care, pests, beginner and professional tips) is currently in Finnish. The figures above are the same and come from the sources below.
These are general guidelines. Always check the variety, seed packet or fertiliser instructions and current regulations.