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Banana - Dwarf Namwah (Musa hybrid)

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Dwarf Namwah Banana (Musa hybrid) - Your Tropical Delight 🍌🌴

Unleash the delectable taste of the tropics with our Dwarf Namwah Bananas! These fast-growing, compact wonders bear generous clusters of mouthwatering fruit, ideal for elevating your home or garden into a tropical paradise.

Available in 4-inch, 1-Gallon & 3-Gallon size

🌳 Compact Elegance: Perfectly sized for small gardens or large containers, these Dwarf Namwah Bananas reach an average mature height of 6-9 feet.

🌎 Wide Adaptability: Thriving in hardiness zones 9-11 and even in large containers, they're a tropical delight for gardeners everywhere!

A Flavor Explosion! 🍌🍍🥭

When Dwarf Namwah Bananas reach their peak ripeness, they offer a flavor that's nothing short of a tropical paradise in your mouth. Imagine the sweet, aromatic essence of a banana, combined with the delightful tropical notes of pineapple and mango. It's like Mother Nature crafted a perfect fusion of flavors just for your taste buds.

The texture of ripe Dwarf Namwah Bananas is equally enchanting. They become incredibly soft and tender, practically melting in your mouth with each bite. This creamy, almost custard-like consistency adds to the overall sensory experience, making them a true delicacy among banana enthusiasts.

These bananas start with a mild, starchy flavor when young, often likened to artichokes or hearts of palm. As they ripen, they transform into something extraordinary. Imagine a blend of banana, pineapple, and mango, all rolled into one fruit! It's a flavor explosion that tantalizes your taste buds like no other banana variety.

Compared to other banana cultivars, Dwarf Namwah stands out as a tropical flavor and functionality powerhouse. Whether you enjoy them fresh, blend them into smoothies, or incorporate them into your favorite recipes, these bananas elevate your culinary adventures to new heights! 🍌🍍🥭

Is this plant for you?

🌟 Ideal for Fruit Enthusiasts: If you're passionate about homegrown, delicious fruit, these Dwarf Namwah Bananas are a perfect choice.

🍽️ Culinary Creatives Rejoice: Chefs and cooking enthusiasts who love experimenting with tropical flavors will adore these bananas.

🏡 Space Savers and Gardeners: Perfect for those with limited garden space or a penchant for container gardening.

❄️ Not for Cold Climates: If you live in regions with consistently freezing temperatures below 27°F (-2°C), these bananas may not thrive.

Planting and Care: Your Path to Banana Success 🌱🍌

Banana plants, especially the Dwarf Namwah variety, are known for their relatively easy cultivation. Follow these guidelines, and you'll be well on your way to banana-growing success:

1. 🌞 Where to Plant: Choosing the Right Spot

  • Dwarf Namwah Bananas thrive in sunny locations. Ensure they receive at least 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight daily for optimal growth.
  • While they love sunlight, they also appreciate some protection from strong winds. Consider planting them near a windbreak, fence, or wall if you live in a windy area.

2. 🌱 How to Plant: Transplanting Tips

  • When transplanting your Dwarf Namwah Banana, it’s important to dig a pit. This is one of the few plants that we recommend planting just below ground level. The plant's root ball should be level with the ground surface or below. This trench planting allows for deep watering to establish the bananas.
  • To give your banana tree the best start, pack the soil firmly around the roots. This provides stability and good contact for nutrient absorption.
  • An essential tip: avoid mulching right up to the base of the plant. Leave a small gap between the mulch and the trunk to prevent moisture retention and potential rot.

3. 🌧️ Caring for Your Tree: Nutrient-Rich and Organic

  • Embrace organic practices when caring for your Dwarf Namwah Bananas. Use organic fertilizers to provide essential nutrients for robust growth.
  • Constantly apply thick layers of hardwood mulch and/or other composted materials around the base of the banana base. This mulch not only conserves moisture but also enriches the soil as it breaks down over time.
  • Regularly check for pests and diseases, although Dwarf Namwahs are relatively pest-resistant. Keeping an eye out ensures early intervention if any issues arise.
  • Pruning is essential to maintain a manageable size. Remove dead or damaged leaves to encourage healthy growth.

4. 🏡 Indoor Care: Bringing the Tropics Inside

  • Good news for houseplant enthusiasts! Dwarf Namwah Bananas can thrive indoors. 🏡🍃
  • When growing indoors, ensure they receive sufficient sunlight. South-facing windows are ideal.
  • Keep indoor temperatures moderate, ideally between 75-85°F (24-29°C).
  • Regularly mist the leaves to maintain humidity, as indoor environments can be dry.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION BEFORE PURCHASING LIVE PLANTS:
*Please be advised that our online store selections are NOT available for pickup at our retail location in Spring Hill, Florida.

Inventory for our online store is located at a separate facility and are priced and handled exclusively for packaging & shipping.
Click here to learn more about our Spring Hill, FL retail nursery location
, including countless more nursery selections ready for pickup - larger sizes and wider variety of plants not suitable for nationwide delivery.
 

1. Shipping Stress: Transportation can be stressful for plants, particularly when they spend several days in a confined, dark environment. It’s common for plants to experience leaf drop during this period. Rest assured, most plants typically recover quickly and thrive with minimal aftercare. However, some may need extra attention, love, and care, requiring appropriate watering and exposure to gentle light post-unboxing.
 

2. Potential Physical Damage: Despite our dedicated efforts to ensure that your plants are securely packaged, they may incur damage during shipping and handling by UPS. Rest assured, our shipping team is committed to packing your selections with utmost care and precision to minimize any potential harm.

  • For significant box damage, please reach out to UPS within 30 days to initiate a claim.

  • For minor damages, such as a broken branch or stem, we advise allowing the plant time to recover and regenerate with proper care and attention.
     

3. Long-Distance Shipping Considerations: Orders shipped over long distances, particularly to the western US, may take 3 - 5 business days to arrive due to various factors, including agricultural inspections in Arizona, California, and Texas. Such extended transit times can be particularly challenging for tender, young plants, affecting their quality due to prolonged confinement.

  • We take additional measures during packaging to facilitate a swift recovery of the plants upon unboxing.

  • Initial extra care and attention might be required over the first few weeks post-transport.
     

For further guidance, kindly review our detailed policies on returns and refunds, as well as our comprehensive plant care guide. We appreciate your understanding and patience in nurturing your new plants.

 

🌿 Important Shipping Information

Please take a moment to review our shipping protocols designed to ensure your plants arrive in optimal condition.

  • Countdown Clock: At the top of our online store, you'll notice a countdown clock. This tool helps communicate our weekly shipping schedule, providing clarity on when you can expect your orders to be dispatched.

  • Shipping Schedule: Our nursery, located in the heart of Central Florida, ships orders once weekly, every Monday. This is a strategic decision to prevent packages from being stationary over the weekends, ensuring that our plants travel as swiftly as possible across the country, even reaching as far as California.

  • Shipping Method: At present, we offer ground shipping rates to meet various needs while maintaining the well-being of our plants during transit.

  • Our Dedicated Team: We are a boutique nursery with a passionate team. Our members wear many hats, contributing to shipping, nursery operations, and engaging in valuable local projects. As we blossom and expand, rest assured that enhancing and streamlining our processes remains a priority to serve you better

 

 

 

Terms and Conditions for Purchasing Live Plants

1. Understanding of Shipping Stress

By purchasing live plants from our store, the customer acknowledges that transportation can be stressful for plants. It is common for plants to undergo leaf drop or experience other temporary issues during shipping. However, it is understood that most plants recover quickly with adequate care and attention post-shipping.

2. Awareness of Potential Physical Damage

Customers acknowledge that despite our best efforts in packaging, there may be occurrences of damage during shipping and handling. For substantial damages to the package, customers agree to contact UPS within 30 days to initiate a claim.

3. Acknowledgement of Long-Distance Shipping Considerations

Customers recognize that shipments, especially those directed to the western US, may be subjected to longer shipping durations of 3-5 business days. Customers agree to provide necessary care to the plants, recognizing that the quality of the plants may be affected due to prolonged shipping times.

4. Agreement with Shipping Information and Schedule

Customers, by making a purchase, have reviewed and agreed upon our shipping protocols and schedules. They acknowledge the presence of a countdown clock on the website and our once-weekly shipping policy every Monday, recognizing the rationale behind avoiding weekend layovers for the plants.

5.Extreme Weather Conditions

Customers acknowledge that our store is not responsible for damage or loss of live plants due to extreme weather conditions during transit and delivery. This includes exposure to cold or freezing temperatures during the winter months and extreme heat during the summer. We provide tracking information when orders are processed every Monday to ensure customers are aware of the delivery schedule. It is the customer's responsibility to prevent packages from being left outside in conditions that may cause damage. Our store does not accept responsibility for any adverse effects caused by weather conditions beyond our control.

6. No Refund Policy

Customers agree that refunds are only processed under exceptional circumstances. Our store will not be held responsible for poor plant choices relative to location suitability, extreme conditions during and/or post-shipment, and improper post-purchase plant care.

7. Responsibility of Care

Upon purchase, customers agree to assume full responsibility for the ongoing care of the plants. This includes, but is not limited to, appropriate watering, exposure to suitable light, and adherence to specific care instructions pertinent to each plant type.

8. Consent

By proceeding with this purchase, customers consent to all the terms and conditions stated above, confirming understanding and agreement to all stipulations mentioned.

These terms and conditions aim to ensure clarity, mutual understanding, and agreement between the seller and the customer to facilitate a smooth transaction and foster a positive customer experience.

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