This massive palm will impress everyone it greets! Perfect for the summer patio or a large south facing window.
The palm is planted into a modern charcoal Lechuza smart-watering planter.
Ravenala madagascariensis
rav-eh-NAY-luh mad-uh-gas-kar-ee-EN-sis
Common Names: Traveller’s Palm, Traveller’s Tree
Family: Strelitziaceae
Origin: Madagascar
Height: Specimen = 35’
Light: Full sun
Foot Candles: 250+
Water: Keep evenly moist
Humidity: 40% - 70%
Temperature: 18°C - 28°C
Soil: Well draining potting mix
Container: Self-watering planter
Nutrients: 15-10-10 Monthly
Propagation: Seed or removal of suckers
Interiorscape Use: Atrium
Common Pests: Mealybugs, Aphids, Spider Mites, Scale, Thrips.
Common Issues: Root rot when sitting in water. Cold drafts cause brown tips. Leaves rip naturally. Monitor the petioles for pest infestations.
Comments: Not a true palm in the Arecaceae family, but a monocot in the Strelitziaceae family. Named after Traveller’s due to stories of people drinking rain water that collects between the leaves. This water is not typically safe to drink due to the high concentration of detritus and mosquito larvae. Additionally, the plant grows in an East-West direction, which helps guide wayward travellers.
Toxicity: Safe.
PLEASE NOTE: THIS PLANT REQUIRES SPECIAL TRANSPORTATION. PLEASE CONTACT US OR VISIT US IN STORE TO ARRANGE SHIPPING.