Dwarf Orinoco Banana - Musa wg-exclusiveWith the Dwarf Orinoco, you get all the same versatile qualities of the Orinoco Banana in a much smaller size (6 10 feet at maturity). Dwarf varieties are great for your landscaping and are also great candidates for container growing. Dwarf Orinocos are very hardy and produce fruit that won't split when it ripens. This variety is also known as donkey or burro banana for its thick skinned fruit that doesn't curve much like typical bananas. Use peat or
• Zones: 7-11
• Water: Do not overwater
• Average mature height: Tall
• Height when mature: 3 to 4 feet
The Cape Sundew produces little pink flowers
• Zones: 5-8a
As the plant matures
• Average mature height: 40 feet
Will not tolerate excessively wet soil
even the stems are variegated with streaks of purple
Jicama (pronounced HICK-ah-mah or HEE-kah-mah) has an edible root which has a texture and taste similar to a water chestnut
• Average mature height: 4-6 feet