{"product_id":"dwarf-nam-wah-banana-plant-starter-live-musa-tropical-banana-tree-rooted-edible-garden-plant","title":"Dwarf Nam Wah Banana Plant Starter | Live Musa Tropical Banana Tree | Rooted Edible Garden Plant","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Dwarf Nam Wah Banana is a compact, cold-hardy Musa variety prized for its sweet, creamy fruit and manageable size. Unlike towering banana trees, this dwarf selection typically reaches only 6 to 8 feet, making it an excellent choice for container growing on patios, in greenhouses, or in warm-climate gardens. Its broad, tropical foliage adds instant jungle appeal to any outdoor space.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis starter plant arrives rooted and ready to establish, giving you a head start on growing your own edible bananas. Dwarf Nam Wah is known for producing flavorful fruit that can be enjoyed fresh or used in baking and smoothies. With proper care, it can become a productive and ornamental addition to your edible landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlant Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact dwarf growth habit, ideal for containers and small spaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduces sweet, creamy bananas when mature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge, lush tropical leaves add ornamental value\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCold-hardy for a banana variety, suitable for USDA zones 8-11\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRooted starter plant ready for transplanting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Musa acuminata x balbisiana (Dwarf Nam Wah)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tropical perennial, edible banana\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich, well-draining, slightly acidic to neutral\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Regular moisture; keep soil consistently damp but not waterlogged\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clumping, upright, dwarf\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Hardiness Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8-11\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6-8 feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late spring to summer (flowering)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4-6 feet apart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eTransplant your Dwarf Nam Wah starter into a location with well-draining soil and plenty of sunlight. If growing in a container, choose a pot at least 15-20 gallons with drainage holes. Water regularly to keep the soil evenly moist, especially during the growing season. Mulch around the base to retain moisture and suppress weeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eProtect the plant from frost and strong winds. In cooler zones, bring containers indoors or provide a greenhouse environment during winter. Fertilize monthly with a balanced tropical plant fertilizer during active growth. Remove dead or damaged leaves to maintain appearance and airflow.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne (1) Dwarf Nam Wah Banana starter plant, rooted and ready for planting.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67739745386806,"sku":"EDNA-125","price":75.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0994\/4884\/8694\/files\/il_fullxfull.8122978607_j355.jpg?v=1792114925","url":"https:\/\/blakesflora.com\/products\/dwarf-nam-wah-banana-plant-starter-live-musa-tropical-banana-tree-rooted-edible-garden-plant","provider":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","version":"1.0","type":"link"}