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Musa 'dwarf Cavendish' / 21Cm / 100Cm
Musa 'Dwarf Cavendish'
Confirmed format: 4 litre pot
Plant Highlights
- Large, broad, glossy tropical leaves with an upright, compact habit
- Non-toxic and pet-safe for cats and dogs
- Dwarf variety perfect for container growing indoors
- Ideal statement plant for bright living rooms, offices, or conservatories
- Fast-growing evergreen perennial with striking architectural foliage
Overview
Commonly known as the Dwarf Banana Plant, Musa 'Dwarf Cavendish' features broad, lush tropical foliage and an upright growth habit that brings an instant exotic feel to indoor spaces. Suitable for bright living rooms, offices, or conservatories, this tender tropical houseplant adds architectural height and luxury texture to home interiors.
Why We Love It
- Striking tropical foliage creates an immediate focal point in indoor spaces.
- Compact dwarf habit makes it well suited to indoor container growing.
- Pet-safe status provides peace of mind for households with cats and dogs.
- Fast-growing nature offers a rewarding experience for plant enthusiasts.
Plant Details
| Botanical Name | Musa 'Dwarf Cavendish' |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Dwarf Banana Plant |
| Plant Type | Indoor Plant |
| Foliage Persistence | Evergreen |
| Foliage Colours | Green, burgundy, and multicolour |
| Growth Habit | Upright and clumping |
| Mature Height | 200 cm |
| Mature Spread | 150 cm |
| Pet Safety | Pet-safer (non-toxic to cats and dogs) |
Growing Guide
| Light Requirements | Thrives in bright, indirect light; tolerates some direct morning sun. Protect from cold draughts. |
|---|---|
| Watering | High water need; keep soil consistently moist during growth, avoiding waterlogging. Reduce watering slightly in winter. |
| Soil | Use a fertile, well-draining or moisture-retentive potting mix. |
| Temperature & Humidity | Requires frost-free winter protection with a minimum temperature of 10°C (RHS H1b). Enjoys high humidity. |
| Feeding | Apply a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser every 4 to 6 weeks during spring and summer. |
| Aftercare | Remove old lower leaves as they yellow. Wipe dust off broad leaves to support photosynthesis. Deadheading requirement is none. |
Perfect For
- Bright living rooms
- Conservatories
- Home and corporate offices
- Patios and containers during sheltered warm months
Good to Know
- Musa 'Dwarf Cavendish' is frost-tender and requires frost-free indoor or greenhouse wintering.
- Considered non-toxic to cats and dogs, making it a friendly choice for pet owners.
Product Information
| Supplied Format | P21 pot (4 litre pot) |
|---|---|
| Supplied Height | 100 cm |
| Category Group | Indoor |
Indoor growing & care
- Plant type
- houseplant
- Watering
- high
- Soil & drainage
- Well drained· Moist· Consistently moist
- Mature size
- 1.5m high
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