We are getting requests from all over the world! Australia, Africa, Europe, China, Russia, all over the United States, you name it. We have carried it for decades and have never seen anything like this. Here at Tropica Mango, we are trying to grow them as quickly as we can! Suppliers are overwhelmed trying to keep up with the demand and are feeling the pressure from blue java banana fanatics all over the world. "Right now it's really difficult for nurseries to get any supply of blue banana trees. Alex Peña, the owner of Tropica Mango, shares just how challenging it is for nurseries around the globe to obtain blue java banana trees. Our previous stories on this Wonka fruit have caused quite a frenzy. They are starting with another new 500 trees on the lot (400 larger sized trees, 100 pups) and we are told they will go quickly. If you are looking to get your hands on a blue banana tree before they are all sold out for the season, you will only find them at Tropica Mango Rare and Exotic Tropical Fruit Tree Nursery in Apache Junction. People from all over the world are traveling to Arizona to get their hands on a blue banana tree! The growing popularity of this tree has made it an even more rare find - both here in Arizona and all over the world! Yes, they actually do taste like vanilla ice cream. Slightly sensitive to wind except for some varieties like the Edible Honduran and the Australian Hybrid.įrost tender, except for some varieties like the Edible Honduran and the Australian Hybrid.PHOENIX - Are you trying to become one of the lucky few to bring a blue java banana tree home?įirst things first: Yes, blue bananas are real. Also, mix compost into the soil annually to raise the level of organic matter. They typically have poor tolerance for salt in the soil.Īpply a balanced fertilizer regularly throughout the growing season.
Well drained fertile soil and slightly acidic.
Avoid overwatering in winter, which can cause root rot. Water regularly to make sure the soil stays evenly moist but not soggy. They do best when planted in groups fairly close together, as this helps to retain moisture in the leaves. Need a lot of water and plenty of moisture in the air. Some varieties can scorch easily and will do better in partial shade.
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Most types of bananas plants prefer to grow in full sun meaning at least six hours of direct sunlight most days. We don't have many of them so grab them now to avoid any disappointment.ĮASTER SALE - offers only available for the Small size plant! You only need to buy one to enjoy this rare beauty and once it takes off you will get more pups from it. The plant can grow vigorously in NZ conditions and relatively productive. These fruits are a hybrid of two other kinds of bananas, namely Musa balbisiana and Musa acuminata. Interestingly enough, these bananas are cold tolerant and can grow even at temperatures below freezing point. They are primarily grown in the Southeast Asian region but are also quite well-known in Hawaii. The bananas themselves are fluffier and creamier than your typical banana.īlue Java bananas are quite rare and are not found everywhere.
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Note that this is a real banana plant that will grow into full size plant and fruit and it is not an ornamental banana.īlue Java Bananas are known as "ice cream bananas" because they have a creamy texture and flavor that's oddly reminiscent of vanilla custard. You got to be the real collector of rare plants to appreciate it. South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands (GBP £)Ī highly sought after banana plant.
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