{"product_id":"musa-oriental-dwarf-o12cm-↕25cm","title":"Musa acuminata 'Oriental Dwarf' - Ø12cm - ↕30cm","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003eThis charming plant, the \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMusa acuminata 'Oriental Dwarf'\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e, is a miniature variety of the classic banana plant, known simply by the common name \u003cb\u003eBanana Tree\u003c\/b\u003e or \u003cb\u003eBanana Plant\u003c\/b\u003e. Despite its tropical origins, this cultivar is perfectly suited for adding a lush, exotic beauty and a refreshing atmosphere to indoor spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e🍌 A Miniature Tropical Statement\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-307\"\u003eThe most striking feature of the Banana Tree is its large, broad, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-307\"\u003evibrant green leaves\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-307 citation-end-307\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-306 citation-end-306\"\u003eThese leaves grow in a spiral pattern, giving the plant a lush, layered, and unmistakably tropical appearance, creating a dramatic focal point even in its compact size. \u003c\/span\u003eThis dwarf variety is a tropical \u003cb\u003eevergreen\u003c\/b\u003e, retaining its stunning foliage all year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHeight:\u003c\/b\u003e This Banana Tree is delivered in a compact size, currently standing at approximately \u003cstrong\u003e30cm\u003c\/strong\u003e tall. While much smaller than its full-sized cousins (which can reach impressive heights), this dwarf cultivar remains a manageable and elegant size indoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFlowering and Fruit:\u003c\/b\u003e Grown indoors, this plant may, in ideal conditions, eventually produce the characteristic drooping flower spike that results in miniature, non-edible banana fruits, though this is rare. \u003cspan class=\"citation-305\"\u003eThe small \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-305\"\u003eflowers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-305 citation-end-305\"\u003e are typically a creamy-yellow color.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"3\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e☀️ Care and Maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-304 citation-end-304\"\u003eOriginating in tropical regions like Southeast Asia, the Banana Tree requires proper conditions to thrive indoors, though this dwarf variety is relatively easy to care for.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"4\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLight\/Placement:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-303\"\u003e The Musa \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-303\"\u003eprefers warm temperatures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-303\"\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-303\"\u003ethrives in a sunny spot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-303 citation-end-303\"\u003e, making it an ideal choice for indoor spaces near bright windows.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-302 citation-end-302\"\u003eAmple sunlight is key for robust growth. \u003c\/span\u003eIt loves the heat and should be protected from cold drafts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWatering:\u003c\/b\u003e This plant requires \u003cb\u003eregular watering\u003c\/b\u003e, typically \u003cb\u003eonce per week\u003c\/b\u003e, to maintain moisture. \u003cspan class=\"citation-301\"\u003eHowever, because it prefers warm, humid environments, it is important to check the soil: keep the soil moist, but ensure it is planted in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-301\"\u003ewell-draining soil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-301 citation-end-301\"\u003e to prevent the roots from becoming waterlogged.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"7\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/b\u003e To promote its healthy, fast growth during the active \u003cb\u003egrowing season (from early spring to late summer)\u003c\/b\u003e, a balanced fertilizer should be applied every \u003cb\u003e2–4 weeks\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"citation-300 citation-end-300\"\u003eIt prefers a slightly acidic to neutral soil, with a pH level between 5.5 and 7.0.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e The ornamental banana plant is not typically considered dangerously toxic, but consuming the foliage or pseudostem is \u003cb\u003enot recommended\u003c\/b\u003e. The fruits, if produced, are non-edible.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Everspring","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55834493157708,"sku":"5079","price":23.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0924\/9266\/1068\/files\/thumbnail_2000_05f371d8-44c2-4fef-bae1-c61d89207ddd.jpg?v=1762168986","url":"https:\/\/viridimania.com\/products\/musa-oriental-dwarf-o12cm-%e2%86%9525cm","provider":"Viridimania","version":"1.0","type":"link"}