Musa sp. 'Truly Tiny' (Dwarf Banana 'Truly Tiny')

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.

Botanical name: Musa sp.

Common name: Dwarf Banana 'Truly Tiny'

Cultivar: 'Truly Tiny'

Family: Musaceae

Origin: Brazil

USDA Zone: 9-11?

Hardiness: 30°F

Dwarf Banana 'Truly Tiny' is a miniature banana cultivar, presumably derived from a dwarf banana variety native to Brazil. 'Truly Tiny' is one of the smallest edible banana varieties. his compact banana variety growing 2-3 feet in pots and up to 5 feet in the ground, perfect for small spaces or container gardening, producing 4-5 inch fruit with a distinctive pineapple flavor. It features lush green leaves often marked with burgundy or reddish-purple spots, especially in young plants, making it highly ornamental. The plant can produce small, sweet, edible bananas under warm conditions. T It thrives in full sun to partial shade, with well-draining soil and regular watering. Suitable for USDA zones 9-11 or indoor growing in cooler climates.