{"product_id":"banana-4in-ice-cream-75238","title":"Banana, 4in, Ice Cream","description":"\u003cp\u003eBanana trees are beautiful houseplants. They will provide a lush, tropical feel to any space due to their large green leaves. This particular variety showcases light green leaves. They can produce fruit if given the right conditions, and are named \"ice cream\" because of the fruit's sweet taste! \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eIf you need any more photos or additional information on this product, send us a message using the chat button on our website with the product name, and we will get back to you as soon as possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis plant has a representative product photo and the item you will receive may not be exactly as shown.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch4\u003eAttributes\u003c\/h4\u003e \r\n\u003cb\u003eType:\u003c\/b\u003e Tropical \u003cbr\u003e \r\n\u003cb\u003eHeight:\u003c\/b\u003e Up to 10ft - 15ft \u003cbr\u003e \r\n\u003cb\u003eSpread:\u003c\/b\u003e Up to 8ft - 10ft \u003cbr\u003e \r\n\u003cb\u003eLight:\u003c\/b\u003e Full Sun to Partial Sun \u003cbr\u003e \r\n\u003cb\u003eWater:\u003c\/b\u003e Moderate \u003cbr\u003e  \r\n\u003cb\u003eZone:\u003c\/b\u003e 8 - 11 \u003cbr\u003e \r\n\u003cb\u003ePet Safe:\u003c\/b\u003e Non-Toxic \u003cbr\u003e \r\n\r\n\u003ch4\u003eCare\u003c\/h4\u003e \r\n\u003cb\u003eGeneral Maintenance:\u003c\/b\u003e Can be repotted annually if the plant has outgrown it's pot. Can also be grown outdoors (but would need to be brought inside over the winter). Remove any old\/dying leaves at the base. \u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cb\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/b\u003e Ideal temperatures would be at least 20°C. Do not let the temperature drop below 12°C. \u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cb\u003eLight:\u003c\/b\u003e Full sun or partial sun are perfect for this plant. Do not put in an area of low light as it will hinder growth. Ideally, this plant would be in a south-facing window with a minimum of 4-6 hours of full sun per day. \u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cb\u003eWatering:\u003c\/b\u003e Keep the soil moist for this plant during the growing season. Do not allow the plant to fully dry out. Water once the top 1-2 inches of the soil is dry. During the winter the plant will be dormant, so watering can be done less frequently. Banana plants will also benefit from extra humidity. This can be provided by a pebble tray or misting. \u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cb\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/b\u003e Requires monthly fertilization with a balanced fertilizer during the growing season (May - Aug). \u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cb\u003eSoil:\u003c\/b\u003e Needs to be well-draining. They prefer a loamy or clay based soil. However, any type of soil will work as long as it is kept moist. \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"SHOP TROPICALS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49705470394608,"sku":"33733","price":7.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0421\/3617\/4760\/files\/33733-3.jpg?v=1716316131","url":"https:\/\/floralacres.ca\/products\/banana-4in-ice-cream-75238","provider":"Floral Acres Greenhouse \u0026 Garden Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}