Ravenala is a genus of monocotyledonous flowering plants. Classically, the genus was considered to include a single species, Ravenala madagascariensis, commonly referred to as the traveller’s tree, traveller’s palm or East-West palm, from Madagascar. It isn’t a true palm but a member of the family Strelitziaceae. traveler’s tree, (Ravenala madagascariensis), also called traveler’s palm, plant of the family Strelitziaceae, so named because the water it accumulates in its leaf bases has been used in emergencies for drinking. IDENTIFICATION: A large and erect palm-like plant that can grow to 75 feet tall and two feet through. It’s crown looks like a gigantic flat fan comprised of many 10-foot long banana-like leaves. Its large green fan-shaped flower are borne in cluster and can be to three feet long. Traveler’s Palm does best in tropical climates, but tends to abruptly outgrow its space, so regular pruning is necessary to keep it in check. In addition, Traveler’s Palms that have sustained frost or freeze damage will have to be pruned to promote recovery.
A spectacular potted plant for large indoor spaces with bright windows. Can also be grown outdoors in a patio planter right through the summer and brought indoors for the winter.
It handles low light and needs less water.
Purifies the air and super easy to grow.
Best plant to gift someone.
Package Contains : Natural Plant With Pot
Growth Rate: Moderate. Ravenala madagascariensis grows at a medium rate up to 30-40 ft tall with 10-15 ft wide spread. Outdoor/Indoor Use: Both. Cold Tolerance: Travelers Palm Tree is among the most awe-inspiring natural palms on the earth that can tolerate cold temperatures down to 20F.
traveler’s tree, (Ravenala madagascariensis), also called traveler’s palm, plant of the family Strelitziaceae, so named because the water it accumulates in its leaf bases has been used in emergencies for drinking.
Water as needed to keep the soil evenly moist, but never soggy or waterlogged. Feed travelers palm plants once in spring, summer and autumn, the usage of a fertilizer formulated for tropical plants or palms. A good, all-purpose fertilizer is also acceptable.
It may be grown in containers but since it’s a robust, fast growing plant it’s best planted in the ground. These plants are very hardy and prefer a semi-shaded spot with rich, moist, well-drained soil. These plants are very hardy and prefer a semi-shaded location with rich, moist, well-drained soil.
The growth rate of this plant is very fast, despite the fact that it starts out as a small bunch of leaves coming from the ground. It can grow more than 1metre annually when the conditions are optimal.
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