The fruits of the Dwarf Cavendish cultivar range from about 15 to 25 cm in length, and are thin skinned. Light: Musa grow best in bright, indirect light, but will tolerate partial shade and some direct sun. Humidity: Increased humidity levels are preferred. However not all are designed to be waterproof. It is believed that some of them may have ended up in the Canary Islands,[5] though other authors believe that the bananas in the Canary Islands had been there since the fifteenth century and had been introduced through other means, namely by early Portuguese explorers who obtained them from West Africa and were later responsible for spreading them to the Caribbean. Alternatively, for a professional design look, the plant can be repotted directly into a pot liner with a layer of hydrogranules to provide both a drainage layer and a reservoir for the plant. Hydroculture plant roots have been specially adapted to grow in hydrogranules, which creates a smaller, more fleshy and hardier root system. They are ideal for sunrooms, conservatories and garden rooms, as these plants love lots of good light. We believe in the power of plants to lift the spirit, calm the mind and clean the air. Dry conditions will damage the delicate leaves. View Plant Nutrition. For hydroculture plants use the size tip to select a decorative pot that will accommodate the waterproof liner recommended for the plant in the hydro kit. The name "Dwarf Cavendish" is in reference to the height of the pseudostem, not the fruit. Water when the top 4-5cm of the soil has become slightly dry. Its shortness makes it stable, wind-resistant, and easier to manage. Tip: Pick a decorative pot that has an opening about 1cm larger than the size of the plant's grow pot. For smaller plants (up to 14cm grow pots) you should go slightly smaller and for larger plants (above 24cm) you can add 2-3cm without the pot looking too large for the plant. Hortology brings you the wellbeing benefits of greenery in style. How to Grow a Dwarf Banana. Banana Plants provide wonderful foliage as house plants. We show the size of the decorative pot openings for each pot as you click the different size options or hover over the size buttons. The Musa acuminata Dwarf Cavendish has enormous, paddle-shaped leaves that have a luxuriant quality. The larger the diameter, the more mature the plant. The Complete Guide To Planting Houseplants, The Complete Guide To Hydroculture Assembly. Dwarf Cavendish leaves are broad with short petioles. For example: an 18/19 grow pot has an 18cm diameter at the rim and is 19cm tall. For plants in soil the key size in determining the maturity and fullness of a plant is the diameter of the grow pot. The soil should not be so shallow that without drainage the roots will sit in water, nor so deep that the water drains below the roots leaving the plant to dry out. This ensures the root system is surrounded in optimum moisture content rather than it draining to the bottom beyond the roots. Given correct care they can produce edible bananas in 17 months of growth, which tends to equate to 3 years in the UK. Liners can also be cut down to size with scissors for a neater fit. Important: The opening measurement of the decorative pot is the size of the access hole for inserting the plant's grow pot as well as an indication of the minimum liner size needed. Compare this to the size of the opening of your chosen decorative pot and ensure it is big enough to insert the plant's grow pot through the opening (see diagram below). Leaves also tear naturally as they unfurl and mature. His gardener, Sir Joseph Paxton cultivated them in the greenhouses of Chatsworth House. These bananas are now known to belong to the Dwarf Cavendish cultivar.[7]. In this case you can add a liner on a small layer of pebbles to increase the size of the base. In taller planters they allow for the soil to be contained to an appropriate depth for the plant, without needing to fill the entire vessel with soil. It is one of the most commonly planted banana varieties from the Cavendish group, and the main source of commercial Cavendish bananas along with Grand Nain. Please note: plant heights are approximate and are provided for indicative purposes only. Notify me when this product is available: Filter For: Air Purifying, Foliage Plants, Large Leafed, Pet Safe, Tall Plants (>75cm).