Musa sp. 'Truly Tiny' (Dwarf Banana 'Truly Tiny') - Image 115

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Botanical name: Musa sp.

Common name: Dwarf Banana 'Truly Tiny'

Cultivar: 'Truly Tiny'

Family: Musaceae

Origin: Brazil

Hardiness: 30°F

USDA Plant Hardiness MapSmall plant 2-5 ftFull sunRegular waterOrnamental foliageEdible plantSubtropical plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time
Musa sp. 'Truly Tiny'
Musa sp. 'Truly Tiny' - also known as Truly Tiny Banana - is a miniature banana plant ideal for containers, valued for its compact size, lush patterned foliage, and small but tasty edible fruit.


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Banana Truly Tiny (Musa sp.)

Truly Tiny grows only 2-3 ft tall in a pot and 4-5 ft in the ground. It is every gardeners dream if you have limited space or want to grow edible landscape in containers. It is the world's smallest edible banana plant, growing just 2-3 ft tall. Perfect for containers, patios, and even indoor growing, it produces sweet, snack-sized bananas and adds a fun tropical touch to small spaces. Cute, fast-growing, and easy to care for - it's the perfect banana for collectors and space-conscious gardeners.
The fruit are 4-5" long, nice and full, and have very distinctive pineapple flavor.

Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Robusta - Rapid Growth Booster
Grown in
10"/3 gal pot, large plant