{"product_id":"banana-plant-ice-cream-10","title":"Banana Plant Ice Cream 10”","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"654\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"16\"\u003eMusa acuminata\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Ice Cream’ (Ice Cream Banana, Blue Java Banana)\u003cbr data-start=\"65\" data-end=\"68\"\u003eNative to Southeast Asia and cultivated in tropical regions, this banana thrives in warm, humid climates with intense light and consistent moisture\u003cbr data-start=\"215\" data-end=\"218\"\u003eKnown for its silvery-blue fruit and creamy vanilla-like flavor when grown outdoors, this variety is highly desirable for its unique coloration and tropical presence. Indoors, it is grown for its large, fast-growing foliage and structure\u003cbr data-start=\"455\" data-end=\"458\"\u003eLeaves are large, elongated, and bright green with a soft, slightly waxy surface. The plant forms a thick central pseudostem and produces wide, arching leaves that create a full, tropical canopy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"656\" data-end=\"1090\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"656\" data-end=\"678\"\u003eLight requirements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"678\" data-end=\"681\"\u003ePrefers south and west windows\u003cbr data-start=\"711\" data-end=\"714\"\u003ePlace directly at the window or within 1–2 ft. Can sit 3–5 ft back only if the light is unobstructed and strong\u003cbr data-start=\"825\" data-end=\"828\"\u003eUnder grow lights use 5000K–6500K\u003cbr data-start=\"861\" data-end=\"864\"\u003eDistance from canopy:\u003cbr data-start=\"885\" data-end=\"888\"\u003e8–12 inches for strong, fast growth\u003cbr data-start=\"923\" data-end=\"926\"\u003e10–14 inches for moderate growth\u003cbr data-start=\"958\" data-end=\"961\"\u003eFoot-candles: 3,000–6,000+ for active growth and larger leaf development. Below 2,000 fc growth slows and leaves reduce in size\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1092\" data-end=\"1430\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1092\" data-end=\"1118\"\u003eWatering \u0026amp; environment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1118\" data-end=\"1121\"\u003eKeep soil consistently lightly moist. Do not allow it to fully dry out\u003cbr data-start=\"1191\" data-end=\"1194\"\u003eAlways check the root zone. The center should remain slightly damp between waterings\u003cbr data-start=\"1278\" data-end=\"1281\"\u003eRequires higher humidity (50–70%+), strong airflow, and warm temperatures above 65°F. Sensitive to cold and will stall quickly in cooler conditions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1432\" data-end=\"1822\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1432\" data-end=\"1466\"\u003eWhat your plant is telling you\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1466\" data-end=\"1469\"\u003eNeeds water: leaves droop and lose structure, edges may curl, new growth slows or pauses\u003cbr data-start=\"1557\" data-end=\"1560\"\u003eToo wet: yellowing lower leaves, soft base, soil remains dense and heavy without drying\u003cbr data-start=\"1647\" data-end=\"1650\"\u003eLight issues: smaller leaves, slower growth, and stretched spacing between leaves indicate not enough light. Pale or washed-out green can also signal insufficient intensity\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Rooted Plant Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42750006362210,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/1269\/8722\/files\/502A64F5-10E8-4B80-AE67-A164EBE6B950.jpg?v=1776869289","url":"https:\/\/therootedplantshop.com\/products\/banana-plant-ice-cream-10","provider":"The Rooted Plant Shop ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}