Musa ‘Blue Java’ x ‘Dwarf Namwah’

Blue Java-Dwarf Namwah hybrid banana
Hybrid of ice cream banana and a dwarf, creamy, sweet variety. Both are cold-tolerant, fast-growing. Exemplary tropical fruit in mild areas and ornamental foliage. Can grow in large pots.
synonyms Musa acuminata × balbisiana (ABB Group) 'Blue Java' x Musa (ABB Group) 'Namwah Kom'/'Dwarf Namwah'
height 6–12ft
width 6–18ft
tolerates Heat, Moist Soil
water
needs		 High
water
info		 Water this plant regularly, when the surface of the soil feels dry. Usually this will mean once or twice a week in dry weather. Use drippers, emitters, or a slow stream of water so that it doesn’t run off; allow the water to trickle all the way down through to the deepest layers of soil. In a pot slowly water the entire surface until water comes out of the bottom of your pot.
hardy
to		 30F
exposure Part Sun – Full Sun
indoor
outdoor		 Outdoor
drainage In Ground: Planting Mix, In Pots: Potting Soil
fertilizing All Purpose
origin Agriculture
california
native		 No
sunset
zones		 8, 9, 11–H2

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Growing Notes

Banana plants are giant evergreen herbaceous perennials, not trees. Foliage dies back with frost; stems die in sustained freezing weather; roots survive moderate freezing to produce new stems when weather warms.
Where climate allows stems to reach flowering age, bananas may form and ripen over six to 12 months. The fruit will need to be staked. Remove entire stems after fruiting.
Fertilize regularly through the growing season with a balanced formula. Lower needs in winter, when growth slows or stops.
If grown outdoors in harsh climates this plant will look rough during winter storms and can be cut down at that time and will regrow with warmer weather.

More Info

For the best chance of growing edible bananas, plant in the hottest, sunniest corner of the garden and provide ample water and fertilizer.