Cavendish Dwarf Banana Plant Everglades Farm 12-18 Inches & 1-gal

Cavendish Dwarf Banana Plant

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  • Healthy tree ready for planting or container growing
  • Multiple size options to match your preference
  • Money-back coverage and secure packaging
$39.95 USD
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Size (Measurement Includes Container)
Pick the size that fits your goal
Smaller Sizes (1 gal)

Starting size and the lowest upfront commitment. ~6 months old tree.

Medium Sizes (3 gal)

Medium option with a strong balance of size and value. ~1 year old tree.

Larger Sizes (7+ gal)

Largest available size for shipping and the most immediate visual impact. ~2year old tree.

Largest Size (15 gal)

Usually starting to produce fruit. ~3 year old tree. Available for pickup only.

25 in stock

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Florida-grown tropical fruit trees
50+ years combined growing experience
Grafted varieties for earlier fruit
Homestead, FL nursery
What arrives at your door
  • A live tree in the size you selected
  • Nursery container with fertilizer-enriched growing media
  • Protective packaging designed to keep the root ball stable in transit
  • After-delivery support if you have questions once it arrives
Care snapshot
  • Growth: Fast
  • Light: Bright, indirect light; can tolerate some direct sunlight.
  • Mature height: 8–10 ft
  • Mature width: 5–8 ft
  • Lifespan: 15–20 years
Full product details
  • The Dwarf Cavendish banana is a widely grown and commercially important Cavendish cultivar. The name "Dwarf Cavendish" is in reference to the height of the pseudostem, not the fruit. Young plants have maroon or purple blotches on their leaves but quickly lose them as they mature
  • The most popular greenhouse banana, will bear bunches with up to 90 bananas, each slightly shorter than the grocery store varieties. It will grow to about 8 feet (10 feet outdoors in South Florida) and has a solid heavy trunk. Juvenile leaves will have some reddish-purple markings, but later leaves will be all green. This Musa is a fast grower with great appeal to the mass market
  • Suitable for growing indoors or outdoors
  • This tree ships in a plastic container with soil and Triple layer protection
  • Dwarf variety grows up to 6-7 feet
  • Grown in our plant nursery in Homestead, Florida with the benefits of our subtropical weather
  • Suitable for container or ground planting


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Key Features

The Cavendish Dwarf Banana plant features broad, lush green leaves, produces small, fragrant flowers, and yields sweet, creamy fruit that is typically 6-8 inches long.

Special considerations

The Cavendish dwarf banana plant requires special care with consistent moisture and humidity, thrives in warm conditions, and is sensitive to cold drafts.

Growing and Care Instructions

Cavendish Dwarf Banana plants thrive in well-draining soil with consistent moisture, require full sun to partial shade, tolerate temperatures between 60-95°F, benefit from balanced fertilizer every 4-6 weeks, and should be pruned to remove dead leaves and promote airflow.

  • Fertilizing

    Fertilize every 4-6 weeks during the growing season with a balanced fertilizer.

  • Watering

    Keep the soil consistently moist but not soggy.

  • Light Requirements

    Bright, indirect light; can tolerate some direct sunlight.

Type Fruit-bearing
Lifespan 15–20 years
Growth Fast
Max Height 8–10 ft
Max Width 5–8 ft
USDA Growing Zone 9-11 map showing suitable planting regions

9-11 Container / 8-11 Outdoors

★★★★★
11/07/2025
Mark R. Verified

Healthy, full, and worth recommending

I have filled my greenhouse with many kinds of tropical fruit trees over the years.

The trees I received from Everglades Farm were the healthiest, fullest, and best packed I have seen. They arrived with beautiful green leaves, strong branching, and much better packaging than other vendors I have tried.

I highly recommend Everglades Farm and was very impressed with the nursery.

Thank you so much!

Mark R.