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Back to buying optionsPLANT NOOK Ice Cream Blue Java Banana Live Plants – 2 Pack – 10–12 Inches – Fully Rooted Starter Plugs
Grow your own tropical banana plants with this set of two Ice Cream Blue Java banana plants (Musa acuminata × balbisiana 'Blue Java'). Also known as Ice Cream Banana, this unique variety is admired for its large, broad tropical leaves and distinctive blue-green bananas with creamy, vanilla-like flesh when mature. Each plant arrives as a fully rooted starter plug, approximately 10–12 inches tall, ready to establish in your garden or container. Blue Java bananas thrive in warm, sunny conditions and can become an impressive tropical feature for patios, pool areas, and backyard gardens. With proper care and patience, they may eventually reward you with their unusual and flavorful fruit.
You will receive:
✔️ 2 live Ice Cream Blue Java banana plants
✔️ Approximately 10–12 inches tall each
✔️ Fully rooted starter plugs
✔️ Live plants, not seeds
✔️ Carefully inspected and packed for shipping
✔️ Leaf count and appearance may vary naturally
🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Ice Cream Banana, Blue Java Banana
Botanical Name: Musa acuminata × balbisiana 'Blue Java'
Plant Type: Tropical perennial fruit plant
Growth Stage: Fully rooted starter plug
Plant Height: Approximately 10–12 inches each
Sun Requirements: Full sun, at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily
Soil: Rich, fertile, well-draining soil
Watering: Water when the top inch of soil begins to dry; avoid waterlogged conditions
Feeding: Regular feeding during active growth
Fruit Color: Silvery blue-green peel
Fruit Flesh: Creamy, soft texture with a vanilla-like flavor
Mature Height: Approximately 12–20 feet in the ground; smaller in containers
Growth Rate: Fast in warm conditions
USDA Zones: 10–11; may survive 9b with winter protection
Container Friendly: Yes, suitable for large containers
💡 Care Tip: Blue Java bananas love warmth, sunlight, and plenty of nutrients. Plant them in a sunny, sheltered location with rich, well-draining soil. Keep the soil consistently moist without allowing it to become soggy, and feed regularly during the growing season. In cooler climates, grow them in large containers and move them indoors before frost.
