Dwarf Red Dacca Banana

🍌 Dwarf Red Dacca Banana Plant – 5 Litre Pot

Available at Bibra Lake Nursery | Perth, WA

Bring a tropical touch to your garden with the Dwarf Red Dacca Banana, a compact and attractive banana variety known for its reddish skin, sweet flavour, and ornamental appeal. Grown in a 5 litre pot, this plant is well-established and ideal for Perth gardens, courtyards, and large containers.

🌱 Plant Features

• Botanical name: Musa acuminata ‘Red Dacca’
• Common name: Dwarf Red Dacca Banana
• Pot size: 5 Litre
• Mature height: Approx. 2–3 metres
• Fruit: Medium-sized bananas with red skin and creamy, sweet flesh
• Growth habit: Compact, clumping, tropical appearance
• Foliage: Large green leaves with subtle red tones

☀️ Growing Conditions – Perth Climate

The Dwarf Red Dacca Banana thrives in Perth’s warm Mediterranean climate.

Best conditions:

• Sun: Full sun to light shade (minimum 6 hours of sun daily)
• Soil: Rich, well-draining soil with added organic matter
• Water: Regular watering, especially during hot summer months
• Climate: Frost sensitive – protect young plants in winter
• Position: Sheltered from strong winds for best leaf health

Suitable for garden beds, large pots, courtyards, and tropical landscapes.

🌿 Benefits & Importance

• 🍌 Edible fruit – sweet, aromatic bananas ideal for fresh eating
• 🌴 Ornamental value – adds a lush, tropical look to gardens
• 🪴 Compact size – perfect for smaller gardens and containers
• 🌞 Fast-growing in warm conditions
• 🐝 Supports garden biodiversity by creating habitat and shade

A great choice for home gardeners, edible landscapes, and tropical-themed gardens in Perth.

🛠️ Care & Maintenance

• Feed regularly with a high-potassium fertiliser during the growing season
• Mulch well to retain moisture and improve soil quality
• Remove old or damaged leaves to encourage healthy growth
• Protect from cold winds and frost during winter
• Ensure good drainage to prevent root rot

With proper care, plants may fruit within 12–18 months in ideal conditions.

📍 Local Availability

✔ Available now at Bibra Lake Nursery, Perth WA

✔ Locally grown and acclimatised to Western Australian conditions