{"product_id":"musa-acuminata-dwarf-cavendish","title":"Musa acuminata Dwarf Cavendish","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Musa acuminata Dwarf Cavendish, or Dwarf Cavendish banana tree, is a variety of banana tree that is suitable for indoor cultivation. Here's how to care for this plant:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLight:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePlace the Dwarf Cavendish banana tree in a very bright location, but avoid direct exposure to scorching sun. Bright, indirect light is ideal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThis plant prefers warm temperatures, ideally between 24°C and 27°C. Avoid temperatures below 12°C, as they can damage the plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWatering:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eKeep the soil consistently moist, but not waterlogged. Water regularly, keeping the soil moist. The dwarf banana tree does not like periods of drought.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBanana trees prefer relatively high humidity. Use a humidifier to increase the humidity around the plant, especially in winter when the air can become very dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFertilization:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eFertilize your dwarf banana tree every 2-4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced fertilizer or a fertilizer specifically formulated for fruit-bearing plants. Reduce fertilization in autumn and winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePruning:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDwarf banana trees generally do not require pruning, but you can remove dead or damaged leaves as needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSupport:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDwarf banana trees tend to be more compact than other banana varieties, but it can be helpful to provide support to prevent them from drooping.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrost Care:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eIf you are growing your dwarf banana tree outdoors in an area where frost is possible, be sure to protect it in winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"FleurExcel Inc.","offers":[{"title":"6\"","offer_id":45818426818864,"sku":"92320506818864","price":16.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"8\"","offer_id":45818426851632,"sku":"92320506851632","price":19.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"7\"","offer_id":47024307667248,"sku":"","price":16.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"10 inches","offer_id":45818426884400,"sku":"92320506884400","price":25.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"12 inches","offer_id":45818426917168,"sku":"92320506917168","price":40.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0742\/4658\/6672\/files\/9be53154856b81b649b059674c2c0567.jpg?v=1690070904","url":"https:\/\/fleurexcel.com\/en\/products\/musa-acuminata-dwarf-cavendish","provider":"FleurExcel Inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}