🍌 Banana ‘Blue Java’
Musa acuminata × balbisiana ‘Blue Java’
Known as the “Ice Cream Banana,” this tropical variety produces sweet, creamy fruit with a vanilla-like flavor. Its silvery-blue leaves add ornamental appeal to gardens and patios.
🌿 Perennial in South Florida
🌍 Native Origin: Southeast Asia and Pacific Islands
☀️ Light: Full sun to part sun
💧 Water: High; keep soil consistently moist for best growth
📏 Size: 10–15 ft tall, 6–8 ft wide
🌸 Bloom Time: Year-round in tropical climates; fruit develops after flowering
🪴 Landscape Use: Perfect for edible gardens, tropical backdrops, or large patio planters
💡 Casaplanta Tip: Plant in large containers or in-ground beds enriched with Coast of Maine Bumper Crop to promote lush foliage and heavy fruit production