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Dwarf Nam Wah Banana

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Dwarf Nam Wah Banana

Tropical

Musa acuminata 'Dwarf Nam Wah'

  • Partial sun
  • Zones 10–11
  • 270 days to maturity
  • Flowers
  • 72" spacing
  • High water
  • pH 5.5–7
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  • Overview

    A compact Thai banana variety perfect for container growing and small spaces, producing sweet, creamy fruits that are excellent both fresh and cooked. This cold-hardy dwarf cultivar is incredibly productive and can fruit in as little as 9 months, making it ideal for impatient home gardeners.

  • Planting

    Plant tissue culture plants or pups in spring. Protect from cold winds and frost.

  • Growing

    Sun: partial. Water: high. Soil pH: 5.5–7. Space plants 72" apart. Germination: 21-30 (from pups/suckers).

  • Pests & diseases

    Common pests: Nematodes, aphids, spider mites, thrips. Common diseases: Black sigatoka, Panama disease, crown rot.