Live Ice Cream Banana Plant – Blue Java Banana | 4–6 Inches Tall | Ships Bare Root | Edible Tropical Fruit Tree | Fast Growing

Grow your own tropical fruit with this live Ice Cream Banana (Blue Java Banana) starter plant, measuring approximately 4–6 inches tall and shipped bare root with a protected soil root ball (no pot). This unique banana variety is famous for producing sweet, creamy fruit with a texture often compared to ice cream, while its large tropical foliage adds lush beauty to gardens, patios, and containers.

These are young starter plants that require time to establish before producing fruit. With proper care, warmth, and regular watering, the Blue Java Banana develops into a fast-growing tropical plant with impressive green leaves, decorative red blossoms, and delicious edible bananas. You will receive a healthy plant similar in size and quality to those shown, while listing photos may display mature plants.

You will receive:

✔️ 1 live Ice Cream Banana starter plant
✔️ Height: approximately 4–6 inches
✔️ Shipped bare root with protected soil root ball (no pot)
✔️ Healthy, rooted starter plant
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival

🌼 Growing Information

Common Name: Ice Cream Banana, Blue Java Banana
Botanical Name: Musa 'Blue Java'
Plant Type: Tropical fruit plant
Growth Stage: Starter plant
Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Fertile, well-draining soil rich in organic matter
Watering: Regular; keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged
Mature Height: 10–12 feet (up to 18 feet in ideal conditions)
Growth Rate: Fast
USDA Zones: 8–11
Container Friendly: Yes

💡 Care Tip: Plant in a warm, sunny location with fertile, well-draining soil. Water consistently during active growth, fertilize regularly throughout the growing season, and mulch around the base to help retain moisture and encourage healthy root development.