Ice Cream Banana (Blue Java) Starter Plant - 4–6 in Bare Root

About This Plant

Live Ice Cream Banana, also known as Blue Java Banana, a tropical fruit plant. This starter plant is currently 4–6 inches tall and will develop into a fast-growing tropical shrub with large green leaves and edible bananas as it matures.

What You Will Receive

✔️ 1 live Ice Cream Banana starter plant
✔️ Height: approximately 4–6 inches
✔️ Shipped bare root with protected soil root ball (no pot)
✔️ Healthy, rooted starter plant
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival

Growing Information

Common Name: Ice Cream Banana, Blue Java Banana
Botanical Name: Musa 'Blue Java'
Plant Type: Tropical fruit plant
Growth Stage: Starter plant
Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Fertile, well-draining soil rich in organic matter
Watering: Regular; keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged
Mature Height: 10–12 feet (up to 18 feet in ideal conditions)
Growth Rate: Fast
USDA Zones: 8–11
Container Friendly: Yes

Care Tip

Plant in a warm, sunny location with fertile, well-draining soil. Water consistently during active growth, fertilize regularly throughout the growing season, and mulch around the base to help retain moisture and encourage healthy root development.

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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