Blue Java Banana (Musa 'Blue Java') Live Bare Root Starter Plant

About This Plant

Blue Java Banana, also known as the Ice Cream Banana, is a tropical fruit plant with striking blue?green fruit and large, lush foliage. This listing is for a healthy, well?rooted starter plant shipped bare root.

What You Will Receive

1 live Blue Java Banana plant — rooted starter plant shipped bare root (no pot included). Ready for planting outdoors or in a large container. Securely packaged for safe arrival.

Growing Information

• Common Name: Blue Java Banana, Ice Cream Banana
• Botanical Name: Musa 'Blue Java'
• Plant Type: Tropical fruit plant
• Growth Stage: Rooted starter plant
• Sun Requirements: Full sun
• Soil: Rich, fertile, well-draining soil with plenty of organic matter
• Watering: Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged
• Mature Height: 10–20 feet
• Growth Rate: Fast
• USDA Zones: 8–11 (protect from hard freezes)
• Container Friendly: Yes, in large containers

Care Tip

Plant in a warm, sunny location protected from strong winds. Feed regularly during the growing season with a balanced fertilizer and provide consistent moisture. Mulching helps retain soil moisture and protects the root system 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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