Praying Hands Banana Plant 109-Going Bananas 2-3 feet & 3-gal

Praying Hands Banana Plant

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  • Healthy tree ready for planting or container growing
  • Multiple size options to match your preference
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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.

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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 to partial shade.
  • Mature height: 10–15 ft
  • Mature width: 6–8 ft
  • Lifespan: 15–20 years
Full product details
  • Praying Hands’ has the fruit arranged in bunches with the fruit fused together giving the appearance of praying hands. When the fruit ripens, they are easily separated from one another, and the sweet fruit has a hint of vanilla. It grows quickly during the warm summer months and ‘Praying Hands’ has proven to have good wind resistance
  • This unusual banana produces two large heads of fruit in its second cycle of fruiting
  • The sweet bananas are dessert quality 
  • This plant is a mutation of  Musa Dwarf Cavendish
  • It starts fruiting at 5-6' tall and it is suitable for growing in containers
  • This tree ships in a plastic container with soil and Triple layer protection
  • 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 Praying Hands Banana Plant, a double Mahoi variety from Florida, features tightly packed, upright leaves, produces fragrant, medium-sized flowers, and yields unique, sweet, and creamy fruit with a distinctive shape.

Special considerations

The praying hands banana plant (Double Mahoi) from Florida requires well-draining soil, regular watering, and protection from frost, necessitating special care and warm, humid conditions for optimal growth.

Growing and Care Instructions

Praying Hands Banana Plant (Double Mahoi) thrives in well-draining soil with regular watering, requires full sun to partial shade, tolerates temperatures between 60-95°F, benefits 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 to partial shade.

Type Fruit-bearing
Lifespan 15–20 years
Growth Fast
Max Height 10–15 ft
Max Width 6–8 ft
USDA Growing Zone 9-11 map showing suitable planting regions

9-11 Container / 8-11 Outdoors
(Hardy down to 30 F°)

★★★★★
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.