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Originally Posted by andrewsion
so i have finally purchased a Banana 'Dwarf Cavendish' and i am completely new to this. I am basically looking for any advice that anyone can give me as to starting to grow this plant and what i would need etc. I have done some research but i keep finding so many different methods. What works well for you guys?. I am living in wales, UK so the climate is very cold and therefore would have to grow the plant indoors.
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Hi Andrew
My first question to yourself is are you growing Dwarf Cavendish, for foliage or fruit, if its for foliage, you should have bought a Musa Basjoo. Musa Basjoo can be kept outside all year round in the UK and will be fine unless we have a severe cold winter, even then it can be wrapped. Basjoo will not give you edible fruit.
Dwarf Cavendish or the Cavendish family require warmth year round for growth and fruit in the UK. Min temperature 18C day, 10c min night, best place for that would be a Greenhouse or a conservatory, cost to heat would be not cheap from November to April, could be upto £1000-£1500
.Growing the plant indoors would not be adequate unless you live in a mansion, as you would need ceiling height and a large south facing window, not to mention constant misting of the leaves for red spider mite, constant water drip from leaves could also be a problem if you have carpets.Dwarf Cavendish can not be used as a summer bedding plant in the UK, summers are not warm enough for it to thrive.