Ice Cream Banana (Blue Java) Starter Plants – Set of 2, 4–6 Inches Tall

About This Plant

Ice Cream Banana, also known as Blue Java Banana (Musa 'Blue Java'), is a tropical herbaceous perennial prized for lush foliage and vigorous growth. This listing features young starter plants with green leaves and a tropical habit. Each plant is 4–6 inches tall and is shipped without a pot.

What You Will Receive

2 live Ice Cream Banana starter plants (Blue Java Banana), approximately 4–6 inches tall each. Shipped without pots. Roots protected with soil or moisture-retaining material during transit. Healthy young tropical plants ready for planting.

Growing Information

• Common Name: Ice Cream Banana / Blue Java Banana
• Botanical Name: Musa 'Blue Java'
• Plant Type: Tropical herbaceous perennial
• Growth Stage: Young starter plant
• Sun Requirements: Full sun
• Soil: Rich, fertile, well-draining soil with organic matter
• Watering: Moderate to high; keep consistently moist while establishing but avoid overwatering
• Mature Height: Approximately 10–15 feet under favorable conditions
• Mature Spread: Approximately 6–10 feet
• Growth Rate: Fast under warm conditions
• Growth Habit: Large, spreading tropical foliage
• Fruit: May produce bananas when mature under suitable growing conditions
• USDA Zones: Approximately 9–11
• Container Friendly: Yes, when provided with a large container
• Best Uses: Tropical gardens, patios, greenhouses, large containers, and banana collections

Care Tips

Plant your young Blue Java Banana in rich, well-draining soil and provide plenty of sunlight. Keep the soil consistently moist during establishment while allowing excess water to drain freely. Feed regularly during active growth and protect young plants from frost and prolonged cold. Container-grown plants can be moved to a protected location in cooler climates.

Live Plant Notice

Live plants naturally vary in size, shape, foliage, and appearance. Depending on the season and shipping conditions, plants may arrive dormant, leafless, pruned, bare root, or show minor shipping stress such as wilting or leaf loss.

Listing photos may show a mature plant for reference. The plant you receive may be younger or smaller depending on the size and condition stated in this listing.

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