{"product_id":"musa-acuminata-dwarf-cavendish","title":"Musa acuminata 'Dwarf Cavendish' (Dwarf banana plant) — H75 cm | Pot Ø21 cm","description":"\u003csection id=\"musa-dwarf-cavendish\" class=\"product-content verdeia-product\"\u003e\n\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\n \u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e🌿 Large arching oval leaves up to 60 cm • 🎨 Young leaves marbled brown-purple • 🌴 Upright light green pseudo-stem • ☀️ Bright light • 💧 Regular watering • 🐾 Non-toxic • 📏 H75 cm | Pot Ø21 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMusa acuminata 'Dwarf Cavendish'\u003c\/strong\u003e, or \u003cem\u003eDwarf Banana Plant\u003c\/em\u003e, unfurls large, arching oval leaves from a light green pseudo-stem formed by overlapping leaf sheaths. A species native to the \u003cstrong\u003etropical forests of Southeast Asia\u003c\/strong\u003e, it is the world's most widespread banana cultivar and one of the few compact enough to live as an \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/plantes-d-interieur\"\u003eindoor plant\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eIts distinctive feature is the marbling on its young leaves: they unfurl covered in broad, irregular brown-purple spots that gradually fade as they mature, until disappearing completely. A well-established plant therefore always displays three stages of foliage - soft green at the center, heavily marbled halfway up, and solid green on the oldest leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/header\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"varietes-musa\" class=\"product-section\" aria-labelledby=\"varietes-title\"\u003e\n \u003ch2 id=\"varietes-title\"\u003eWhich banana plant should you choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eSix banana plants in the catalog, from a desk-sized plant to a patio tree:\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMusa acuminata 'Dwarf Cavendish'\u003c\/strong\u003e (this plant) - dwarf banana plant with young leaves marbled brown-purple, reaching a maximum height of 1.50 m (H75 cm | Pot Ø21 cm). The most compact of the large sizes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/musa-ever-red-bananier-feuillage-rouge\"\u003eMusa 'Ever Red'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e - burgundy undersides of the leaves, compact habit (H70-90 cm | Pot Ø21 cm). The most colorful.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/musa-ensete-maurelli-bananier-rouge-abyssinie\"\u003eMusa ensete 'Maurelli'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e - blood-red stem and veins, imposing habit (H70-90 cm | Pot Ø21 cm). The most spectacular.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/musa-basjoo-bananier-rustique\"\u003eMusa basjoo\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e - soft green foliage, hardy rootstock to -12 °C (H70-90 cm | Pot Ø21 cm). The only one that can be grown outdoors year-round.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/musa-driental-dwarf-bananier-nain-d12cm-25cm\"\u003eMusa 'Oriental Dwarf'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e - dwarf indoor banana plant (H25 cm | Pot Ø12 cm). The smallest size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/musa-tropicana\"\u003eMusa tropicana\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e - large arching leaves on a small plant (H27 cm | Pot Ø12 cm). The most affordable option for beginners.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"exposition-emplacement\" class=\"product-section\" aria-labelledby=\"exposition-title\"\u003e\n \u003ch2 id=\"exposition-title\"\u003eExposure \u0026amp; placement\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThe banana plant is one of the few houseplants that genuinely requires full sun. Each leaf provides a considerable photosynthetic surface that needs to be supplied with light; otherwise, the plant slows down and produces increasingly smaller leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e bright light to gentle direct sun - in front of a south- or west-facing window, without a sheer curtain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e bright living room, conservatory, office in front of a picture window — also a sheltered terrace or balcony from June to September.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 to 28 °C — minimum 14 °C; growth stops below this temperature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e rich and well-draining — universal potting soil mixed with compost and a little perlite.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n \u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eThe leaves naturally split along the veins as soon as they are exposed to wind or rub against a wall: this is normal for all banana plants and has nothing to do with the plant's health.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"arrosage-entretien\" class=\"product-section\" aria-labelledby=\"arrosage-title\"\u003e\n \u003ch2 id=\"arrosage-title\"\u003eWatering \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThe banana plant consumes a lot of water while growing, far more than most indoor plants, but cannot tolerate having its roots sit in stagnant water. Cold is far more fatal to it than thirst: a winter draft is enough to \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/sauver-plante-qui-a-pris-froid\"\u003ebring its growth to a complete stop\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e regular and generous — keep the substrate slightly moist at all times from April to September, about twice a week, then water much less frequently in winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrainage:\u003c\/strong\u003e essential — a pot with drainage holes, clay pebbles at the bottom, and a saucer emptied after each watering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e mist the foliage twice a week, especially during the heating season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e the large surfaces collect dust — \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/nettoyer-faire-briller-feuillage\"\u003eregular cleaning with a damp cloth\u003c\/a\u003e keeps photosynthesis going.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e liquid fertilizer for green plants every two weeks from April to September — it is a hungry plant, unlike most indoor foliage plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRepotting:\u003c\/strong\u003e every spring for the first two years — growth is rapid and the root system quickly outgrows its container.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n \u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eThe lowest leaf regularly turns yellow and dries out while new ones unfurl at the top: this constant renewal is normal banana plant behavior, not a symptom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"associations-deco\" class=\"product-section\" aria-labelledby=\"deco-title\"\u003e\n \u003ch2 id=\"deco-title\"\u003eDecor ideas \u0026amp; plant pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eFew indoor plants create such an immediate tropical effect. Its broad spread requires lateral space: allow at least 80 cm of clearance on each side so the leaves can unfurl without rubbing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a dense jungle look,\u003c\/strong\u003e pair it with a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/strelitzia-nicolai\"\u003eStrelitzia Nicolai\u003c\/a\u003e with upright fronds — two large tropical foliage plants, one arched and cascading, the other rigid and vertical.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo lighten the arrangement,\u003c\/strong\u003e place an \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/dypsis-lutescens-palmier-areca\"\u003eAreca Palm\u003c\/a\u003e in front — the fine fronds balance the mass of the banana leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a discreet base,\u003c\/strong\u003e place the pot inside the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/cache-pot-elho-brussels-round-anthracite\"\u003eElho Brussels anthracite Ø25 cm decorative pot\u003c\/a\u003e — the dark matte finish disappears beneath the foliage and lets the greenery take centre stage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a warmer atmosphere,\u003c\/strong\u003e the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/panier-jorck-noir-26cm\"\u003eblack Jorck Ø26 cm basket\u003c\/a\u003e in woven fibres adds a natural texture that extends the tropical feel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n \u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003ePlaced in front of a light-coloured wall and lit from the side, the banana plant projects the patterned shade of its veins — it is one of the few indoor foliage plants to create this graphic effect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"tips\" class=\"product-section\" aria-labelledby=\"tips-title\"\u003e\n \u003ch2 id=\"tips-title\"\u003eVerdeia tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003cul class=\"verdeia-tips\"\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeed it much more than your other plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e the banana plant produces one leaf every two to three weeks during the peak season, which quickly depletes the substrate's reserves. Applying fertiliser every two weeks from April to September makes a real difference to the size of new leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKeep the suckers or separate them:\u003c\/strong\u003e young shoots appear at the base of the pseudostem. Leaving them thickens the clump, while removing them during repotting with a few roots allows you to grow a second identical plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCut dry leaves at the base of the sheath:\u003c\/strong\u003e pulling them off tears a strip of bark along the entire height of the pseudostem and leaves a lasting scar. Use a clean blade flush with the stem.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"caracteristiques\" class=\"product-section\" aria-labelledby=\"caract-title\"\u003e\n \u003ch2 id=\"caract-title\"\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003cul class=\"tech-details\"\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eMusa acuminata\u003c\/em\u003e 'Dwarf Cavendish'\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dwarf banana plant, Cavendish banana plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Musaceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e tropical forests of Southeast Asia\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions on delivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e H75 cm | Pot Ø21 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult height:\u003c\/strong\u003e up to 1.50 metres indoors\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight exposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e bright light to gentle direct sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e regular and generous during growth, with the substrate kept slightly moist\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e high, misting twice a week recommended\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e rich, humus-rich and well-draining\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth:\u003c\/strong\u003e fast, one new leaf every 2 to 3 weeks during the season\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e evergreen, large arched oval leaves up to 60 cm, marbled brown-purple when young\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 🐾 non-toxic to animals and children\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tropical \/ Urban jungle \/ Exotic\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n \u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eEach plant is unique: the number of leaves, their spread, and the intensity of the purple marbling naturally vary according to the plant's stage of growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Everspring","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57278098178313,"sku":"54169","price":41.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/musa-acuminata-dwarf-cavendish-bananier-nain-h75-cm-pot-oe21-cm-verdeia-7601181.jpg?v=1790715616","url":"https:\/\/verdeia.eu\/en\/products\/musa-acuminata-dwarf-cavendish","provider":"Verdeia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}