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product_id: 70042820
title: "Dwarf Cavendish Banana Tree"
brand: "wellspring gardens"
price: "VT15224"
currency: VUV
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reviews_count: 8
url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/70042820-dwarf-cavendish-banana-tree
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# 8-10 ft mature height Compact 3-8 inch starter size Thrives in Zones 8-11, full sun Dwarf Cavendish Banana Tree

**Brand:** wellspring gardens
**Price:** VT15224
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🌴 Bring the tropics home—grow your own slice of paradise!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Dwarf Cavendish Banana Tree by wellspring gardens
- **How much does it cost?** VT15224 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
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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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## Key Features

- • **Sun-Kissed Growth:** Thrives in full sun with rich, well-drained soil for vibrant foliage
- • **Instant Green Escape:** Lush broad leaves create a calming tropical vibe that transforms your space
- • **Tailored Care Formula:** Optimized N/P/K 3:1:6 fertilizer regimen for lush, healthy growth
- • **Versatile Ambiance Booster:** Ideal for both indoor and outdoor settings, elevating any environment
- • **Tropical Majesty in Miniature:** Compact size perfect for urban and indoor spaces

## Overview

The Dwarf Cavendish Banana Plant by Wellspring Gardens is a compact tropical tree that grows 8-10 feet tall in Zones 8-11. Delivered as a small 3-8 inch starter plant in a 3-inch pot, it thrives in full sun and well-drained soil with a specialized 3:1:6 NPK fertilizer. Perfect for indoor or outdoor use, it adds lush greenery and a vibrant tropical ambiance to any space.

## Description

Dwarf Cavendish Banana Plant Live Tree - Musa by Wellspring Gardens – Starter Plant for Indoor and Outdoor Ambiance - Compact Size

## 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 |
|---------------|-------|
| Color | Green |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Number of Pieces | 1 |
| Product Care Instructions | well-drained |
| Expected Planting Period | Summer |
| Moisture Needs | Regular Watering |
| Expected Blooming Period | Summer |
| Sunlight Exposure | Full Sun |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Wellspring Gardens
- **Material Feature:** GMO Free
- **Color:** Green
- **Expected Blooming Period:** Summer
- **Sunlight Exposure:** Full Sun
- **Unit Count:** 1.0 Count
- **Expected Planting Period:** Summer
- **Product Care Instructions:** well-drained
- **Expected Plant Height:** 10 Feet
- **Moisture Needs:** Regular Watering

## Images

![Dwarf Cavendish Banana Tree - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81JpPp459JL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Style** options.

## 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

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Slow start, but now an big healthy plant!
*by J***R on July 16, 2025*

I waited a full six months to post my review, as I wasn't certain whether or not this thing would grow in Kansas. I bought the preferred banana plant soil, and the plant food specific for bananas. I went months and months with a two or three inch plant that was alive, but not impressiveWhen the weather improved I moved this to the front porch where I could mist it with the hose daily, and allow access to sunlight, albeit still slightly shaded. I'm quite impressed with the progress. I'm seeing new leaf formation through the center column at least every week, and it has not been affected by insects or storms.I did add some sand to the top layer of soil to prevent standing water around the roots, which apparently is a known issue for these plants. I initially used spangum moss, but the soil developed a musty fungal smell, and I didn't feel that was healthy.I do anticipate bringing this one inside for the winter months as temps in my area are below freezing intermittently for two or three months each year.Kudos on the quality plant! Advice for others - plan for big results, but have patience. Those first few months I was quite skeptical.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ HEALTHY, REAL, LIVE
*by B***B on June 27, 2025*

BANANAS 🍌 are coming, hopefully next year. Came in the mail packed nice and arrived healthy with new leaves already sprouting. Nice deep green color.

### ⭐ Grown sideways and will likely die!
*by H***L on May 24, 2025*

It arrived healthy and in the process of growing a new leaf. While the plastic container was fully wrapped, given these plants love water and cannot dry out, I was surprised there wasn’t a damp towel or something to keep it from drying. It was also under 3 inches when it arrived and the tips of the leaves were burnt, showing that it had grown overly exposed to harsh sunlight. I kept it on a warmer in its original container for a couple days to adjust to its new conditions before planting it in a pot with well draining soil. The new leaf has already fully opened and another had already grown over halfway tall enough, over the past week. When I turn the plant lights on in the morning it is sweating, which is a great sign - but the leaves remain dry during the day, so (after research) I have added a tray of water and pebbles, and have purchased a misting spray bottle along with fertilizer. This is my first tiny banana tree in a few years, having purchased/grown several varieties (advertised as truly tiny) in the past…only one of the past plants turned out to be this variate (the others growing 8-9 feet)…but I haven’t had any luck actually getting them to produce bananas. In the past I’ve tried hot houses and about every fertilizer on the market…although I don’t live in a zone with outdoor conditions humid enough, they still turned out absolutely beautiful and extremely reproductive. Hopefully this plant turns out to be the advertised variant and I can keep it indoors to control it’s growing conditions to possibly actually get it to produce bananas and not simple clones of itself….time will tell…and I will definitely update this review if this one ends up producing, or on the sad end - not being the correct variant, as my past plants all arrived originally looking the same.Update: after my baby banana plant arrived about a month ago already growing at an angle, it has grown almost twice the size but each leaf is separating from the plant on 3 sides because the bigger it gets the further it angles as it originally arrived, and not how I planted it or towards the light. Having had good experiences with growing truly tiny banana plants for the past five years, I am highly concerned that before it’s even half grown, possibly within a couple of months it will be so heavy only on one side that it won’t survive. I have loved my previous plants from this company and am highly disappointed, furious really, that they not only allowed it to grow like that without correcting it very early on, but that they actually sold me a plant that won’t be able to support its own weight because of their lack of care!

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*Last updated: 2026-03-29*