{"product_id":"musa-oriental-dwarf-bananier-nain-12cm-30cm","title":"Musa Oriental Dwarf (Dwarf banana plant) – H30 cm | Pot Ø12 cm","description":"\u003csection id=\"musa-oriental-dwarf\" class=\"product-content verdeia-product\"\u003e\n\n\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e🌿 Broad, lush tropical foliage • ☀️ Loves bright light • 💧 Regular watering • 🌡️ Ideal for warm interiors • 🐾 Non-toxic • 📏 H30 cm | Pot Ø12 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMusa Oriental Dwarf\u003c\/strong\u003e, or \u003cem\u003edwarf banana plant\u003c\/em\u003e, is a spectacular tropical plant that instantly transforms an interior into an exotic oasis. Its broad, bright green, supple and slightly glossy leaves add volume and freshness with an unmistakably tropical character. A species native to \u003cstrong\u003eSoutheast Asia\u003c\/strong\u003e, this compact variety was selected for easy pot cultivation and its contained growth, making it ideal for \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/plantes-d-interieur\"\u003ecity interiors\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eIts distinctive feature is its size: delivered in a Ø12 cm pot, it can sit on a shelf or desk, whereas other banana plants need a spot on the floor from the very first year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/header\u003e\n\n\u003csection id=\"varietes-musa\" class=\"product-section\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eWhich banana plant should you choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eSix banana plants in the catalog, from a desk-sized plant to a patio tree:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMusa 'Oriental Dwarf'\u003c\/strong\u003e (this plant) — dwarf indoor banana plant (H30 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 arched leaves on a small plant (H27 cm | Pot Ø12 cm). The most affordable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/musa-acuminata-dwarf-cavendish\"\u003eMusa acuminata 'Dwarf Cavendish'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — dwarf banana plant with young leaves marbled in brown-purple, topping out at 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-red undersides of the leaves (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 pseudostem and veins, massive 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 — hardy to -12 °C (H70-90 cm | Pot Ø21 cm). The only one that can be grown outdoors year-round.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"exposition\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eLight \u0026amp; location\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eMusa is a light-hungry plant — this is its main requirement. The more light it receives, the broader, softer and more vibrant green its foliage becomes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e bright indirect light or a few hours of gentle sun — near an east- or south-facing window.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIndoor location:\u003c\/strong\u003e bright living room, conservatory, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plantes-bureau-teletravail-espace-travail\"\u003ewell-lit office\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutdoors:\u003c\/strong\u003e move it to a sheltered balcony or terrace as soon as nighttime temperatures exceed 15 °C, gradually acclimating it to direct light.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 to 28 °C — minimum 12 °C.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eTurn the pot a quarter turn every week — the banana plant naturally grows toward the light, and regular quarter turns ensure balanced foliage on all sides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"arrosage\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eWatering \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eMusa prefers a slightly moist substrate and a mild atmosphere. The main challenge is avoiding two extremes: prolonged dryness that \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/pointes-bords-bruns-feuilles-causes-solutions\"\u003eturns the leaf edges brown\u003c\/a\u003e, and excess water that rots the roots in a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/comprendre-substrats-terreau-billes-argile-perlite\"\u003epoorly drained substrate\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency:\u003c\/strong\u003e water once a week as soon as the substrate starts to dry on the surface — the finger test is sufficient.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrainage:\u003c\/strong\u003e avoid stagnant water in the saucer or decorative pot, the main cause of root rot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e mist the foliage regularly, especially during the heating season — dry air weakens the leaves and encourages mealybugs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e diluted green plant fertilizer every two to three weeks in spring and summer is enough to support growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eIf the leaf edges turn brown and dry, this is a sign of air that is too dry or proximity to a radiator — increase misting and move the plant away from sources of direct heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"deco\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eDecor ideas \u0026amp; plant combinations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eMusa Oriental Dwarf stands out as a structural plant in a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/associer-les-plantes-pour-une-ambiance-tropicale\"\u003etropical arrangement\u003c\/a\u003e — its broad, flexible foliage naturally contrasts with plants with split or upright leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a balanced indoor jungle,\u003c\/strong\u003e pair the Musa with a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/monstera-deliciosa-planta-con-agujeros-falso-filodendro-planta-queso-suizo\"\u003eMonstera deliciosa\u003c\/a\u003e and a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/howea-forsteriana-palmera-kentia-de-interior\"\u003eKentia\u003c\/a\u003e — the banana plant's broad, flexible leaves in the foreground, the Monstera's graphic cut-out leaves in the background, and the Kentia's upright fronds above create three cohesive levels of tropical texture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo move up to a larger size,\u003c\/strong\u003e pair it with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/musa-acuminata-dwarf-cavendish\"\u003eMusa 'Dwarf Cavendish'\u003c\/a\u003e — the same tropical style, but a 75 cm floor plant next to the smaller shelf-sized one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a contrasting texture combination,\u003c\/strong\u003e place it alongside a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/strelitzia-nicolai\"\u003eStrelitzia nicolai\u003c\/a\u003e — Musa's broad, flexible leaves contrast with the bird of paradise's rigid, upright fronds for a highly graphic, structured arrangement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo create a relaxing green corner,\u003c\/strong\u003e place it in a decorative pot made of \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/fibre-naturelle-rotin\"\u003enatural fiber or rattan\u003c\/a\u003e — the woven plant material of the decorative pot complements the banana tree's tropical character and blends into a natural, soothing setting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eOn a desk or shelf, it's one of the few truly tropical foliage plants that fits in a Ø12 cm pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"conseils-verdeia\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eVerdeia tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cul class=\"verdeia-tips\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRepot every two years in spring in a slightly larger pot:\u003c\/strong\u003e Musa is a fast-growing plant that roots quickly — when the roots emerge from the bottom of the pot, it's time to move it to the next size up with rich, well-draining potting soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClean the leaves once a month:\u003c\/strong\u003e the banana tree's broad leaves quickly accumulate dust — \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/nettoyer-faire-briller-feuillage\"\u003ea soft, damp cloth\u003c\/a\u003e is enough to restore their shine and maintain optimal photosynthesis.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProtect it from temperatures below 12 °C:\u003c\/strong\u003e Musa is a tropical plant that does not tolerate the cold well — bring it indoors before the first cool autumn nights and keep it away from poorly insulated windows in winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"caracteristiques\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cul class=\"tech-details\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eMusa\u003c\/em\u003e Oriental Dwarf\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dwarf 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 Southeast Asia\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions on delivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e H30 cm | Pot Ø12 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature size:\u003c\/strong\u003e up to 1.50 m indoors\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e bright light, tolerates a few hours of gentle sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1× per week, slightly moist substrate\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 – 28 °C, minimum 12 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e easy, misting recommended\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 \/ Exotic \/ Natural\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eEach plant is unique: foliage density and leaf size naturally vary depending on exposure and season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Everspring","offers":[{"title":"Default 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