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Finger bananas are about the size of your thumb and sweeter than standard bananas.

Finger bananas are sweeter than the standard bananas.

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Latin Name: Musa spp.

Other Names: Lady finger banana

Type: Herb

Native to: Indo-Malaysian - Australia.

Fruit: Finger bananas are smaller (2.5" long) and sweeter than the standard banana.

Size: The finger banana variety grows to 15' tall.

Hardiness: Zone 9-10

Propagation: Pups (suckers/ plant offshoots)

Uses: Finger bananas can be eaten fresh or used in desserts.
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