{"product_id":"1-musa-ice-cream-blue-java-banana-tree-small-live-rooted-starter-plant-tropical-blue-bananas-unique-fruit-home-garden-or-containers-2","title":"Musa Ice Cream (Blue Java) Banana Tree - Small Rooted Starter Plant with Unique Blue Bananas for Home Gardens \u0026 Containers","description":"\u003ch2\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Musa Ice Cream (Blue Java) Banana Tree is a unique tropical fruit plant known for its striking blueish-silver bananas that develop a sweet, creamy flavor when ripe. This small, live rooted starter plant is ideal for gardeners seeking an exotic addition to their home garden or container collection. It thrives in USDA Zones 9-11 but can also be grown indoors in pots, making it versatile for various growing environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduces distinctive blueish-silver bananas that turn sweet and creamy upon ripening.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComes as a small, live rooted starter plant ready for planting in gardens or containers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdapted to tropical climates and hardy enough for USDA Zones 9-11.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFast-growing, with fruit production typically within 12-18 months under ideal conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for container growing, perfect for limited space or indoor cultivation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRequires full sun exposure and well-drained soil for optimal growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis banana tree prefers full sun and well-drained soil to thrive. It grows quickly and can produce fruit within 12 to 18 months when cared for properly. While it is best suited for tropical and subtropical climates, it can also be grown indoors in pots during cooler months, making it accessible to gardeners in a variety of regions. Its tolerance to colder climates compared to other banana varieties adds to its versatility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant Condition Disclosure\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLive plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNatural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eImportant Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou will receive a live starter plant (seedling\/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCustomer Notice for Live Plants\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLive plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlease consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDue to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within \u003cstrong\u003e48 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e of delivery and provide the required photos for review.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhotos of the shipping box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhoto of the shipping label\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClear photos of the plant from multiple angles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eClaims submitted without the required photos or more than 48 hours after delivery may not be eligible for review, replacement, or refund.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Jayme Garden","offers":[{"title":"1 Musa Ice Cream (Blue Java) Banana Tree - Small Live Rooted Starter Plant, Tropical Blue Bananas, Unique Fruit, Home Garden or Containers","offer_id":46926231830727,"sku":"sku-50093443875104","price":74.48,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0792\/2185\/0311\/files\/images_1bc0652b-ada1-4ad1-90fe-ff5a39901f92.png?v=1785473297","url":"https:\/\/prosperitynursery.com\/products\/1-musa-ice-cream-blue-java-banana-tree-small-live-rooted-starter-plant-tropical-blue-bananas-unique-fruit-home-garden-or-containers-2","provider":"Prosperity Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}