Cavendish Banana

Cavendish Banana Care

Musa Acuminata

What is the plant

Williams' is believed to have first appeared as a tall mutant in a 'Chinese Cavendish' ('Dwarf Cavendish) plantation in Australia in 19101 . It soon started replacing 'Chinese Cavendish' and, by the 1950s, became the most widely grown cultivar in the country. It was introduced in Hawaii in 1953, where it soon replaced 'Chinese Cavendis'h in commercial plantations and also became the third most popular backyard banana (after 'Chinese Cavendish' and 'Hawaiian Apple').

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Lighting

Full Sun

Difficulty

Medium

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Expect to water the plant every two to three days. If your tree is potted, ensure the pot has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.
Pruning
Remove any dying or yellowing leaves for aesthetic reasons.
Fertilizer
Use slow-release fertilizer for container plants. Avoid using too much fertilizer.

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Sunlight
Indoors, keep your plant in an area having plenty of bright filtered light.
Soil
A blend of peat moss, vermiculite, and perlite offers the best mixture.
Temperature
This species is able to tolerate light frosts, but it requires a very sheltered position

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Container
Choose a pot that is 2.5-5.08 cm (1-2”) larger than the current size.
Popularity
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