Ice Cream Blue Java Banana Plant

The Ice Cream Blue Java Banana is a cold-tolerant banana plant famous for sweet, aromatic fruit with a creamy, ice-cream-like texture and a vanilla flavor. Hardy down to 20°F, it thrives in a range of climates and is ideal for container growing.

At a glance

• Variety: Blue Java ("Ice Cream") banana
• Fruit: Sweet, aromatic, creamy texture with vanilla flavor
• Cold tolerance: Down to 20°F for brief periods
• Light: Full to partial sun
• Soil: Well-drained, fertile, moisture-retaining
• Planting: Container-friendly
• Climate: Warm, subtropical, with good cold tolerance

Best for

• Cooler-climate banana growing
• Container and patio growing
• Homegrown dessert bananas
• Tropical-look gardens
• Fresh eating

How to grow

Plant in well-drained, fertile soil that retains moisture, in full sun to partial shade, and water regularly during the growing season. Use a balanced fertilizer in the growing season and prune to maintain shape and air circulation. Hardy down to 20°F, it is well-suited to container growing for easy protection in colder weather.

Flavor profile

Sweet and aromatic with a creamy, ice-cream-like texture and a delightful vanilla flavor.

About Everglades Farm

Everglades Farm is a Florida nursery in Homestead growing fruiting trees, edible plants, and rare garden showpieces, shipped directly from the nursery to your door.