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Ice Cream Banana or Blue Java (Musa acuminata)

Ice Cream Banana or Blue Java (Musa acuminata)

$45.00 CAD
$45.00 CAD
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The Ice Cream Banana or Blue Java is a legendary banana variety celebrated for fruit that lives up to its name. When ripe, the bananas develop a soft, creamy texture and a sweet, vanilla-custard flavor that many compare to ice cream, making them exceptional for fresh eating, desserts, smoothies, and frozen treats. The fruit is medium-sized and aromatic, with a richness that sets it far apart from standard grocery-store bananas. Before ripening, the bananas display a striking silvery-blue hue, one of the most visually unique banana fruits you can grow. 

Plant Care

Keep in full sunlight daily. Protect it from frost and chilly drafts, as it prefers warm temperatures. Use well-draining, rich soil. Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged, and water when the top inch feels dry. Bananas are thirsty plants and underwatering is a common mistake. During the growing season (spring and summer), feed with a balanced fertilizer 2-3 times per week as bananas are heavy feeders.

  • Propagation Method: Division/TC, ready to produce fruit within 1-2 years with proper care.
  • Harvest: Sep-Nov
  • Temperature Tolerance:
    • Ideal Minimum: 15 C
    • Minimum Tolerated (briefly): 10 C

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Fertilizer & Pest Control

The MARPHYL Organic Liquid Fertilizer or M.M Basics 20-20-20 Fertilizer are great options for your plants! For more details, check out our Fertilizer Guide.

Pest Control is just as important as proper watering, sun, and fertilization. For most common pests, the Lost Coast Therapy (US/CA) is a great option. If you're battling fungus gnats specifically, go with Mosquito Dunks. It is highly effective and very easy to use.

For more details, check out our Guide to eliminate common plant pests.

Grow Lights & Other Tools

The Barrina Grow Lights are an excellent option to ensure your plants receive sufficient light indoors.

Keeping stable humidity levels around your plants is key to healthy plants! The VIVOSUN is perfect for plant parents. For more options, check out the Top 6 Best Humidifiers for Plants - in Canada.

Need help with your plants?

Sometimes everything looks fine, but something still feels off — a plant keeps dropping leaves, or you're unsure if your setup is correct.

✨ A quick adjustment now can save a plant that would take months to recover in spring.

Book a 15-minute Virtual Session with our expert plant consultant - Cristina.

Here’s what you get:

✅ 15-Minute Personalized Video Call: We’ll connect over Google Meet so you can show me your plant in real time.

✅ Customized Care Plan: After the call, you’ll receive a clear and easy-to-follow care plan tailored to your plant’s needs.

✅ 1 Free Follow-Up by Email: Have a quick question after your consultation? You can email me once within 7 days for clarification or updates at no extra cost.

✅ Satisfaction Guaranteed: If you’re not happy with your consultation, you’ll receive a full money-back refund.

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