Majestic Palm Ravenea rivularis
Other Common Name(s):
- Phonetic Spelling
- ra-VEN-ee-uh riv-yoo-LAIR-iss
- Description
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A tropical plant native to Madagascar. While it has a small native range, it is a widely popular houseplant.
The species epithet refers to the palm's preferred habitat, the edges of rivers and streams.
The Majesty Palm prefers bright but indirect light. Direct sunlight can scorch the leaves. They prefer high humidity and moist, well-drained soil. Overwatering can cause root rot. Avoid cold drafts or direct heat. They are hardy from USDA zones 10 to 11 and thrive in warm, humid environments.
Insects, Diseases, and Other Plant Problems: This palm has no serious diseases or pests, but monitor for spider mites, mealybugs, and scale.
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Attributes:
- Genus:
- Ravenea
- Species:
- rivularis
- Family:
- Arecaceae
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Country Or Region Of Origin:
- Madagascar
- Dimensions:
- Height: 5 ft. 0 in. - 80 ft. 0 in.
- Width: 5 ft. 0 in. - 12 ft. 0 in.
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Whole Plant Traits:
- Plant Type:
- Houseplant
- Perennial
- Habit/Form:
- Arching
- Erect
- Rounded
- Growth Rate:
- Medium
- Maintenance:
- Low
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Cultural Conditions:
- Soil Texture:
- Clay
- Loam (Silt)
- Soil pH:
- Acid (<6.0)
- Alkaline (>8.0)
- Neutral (6.0-8.0)
- Soil Drainage:
- Good Drainage
- Moist
- USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:
- 10a, 10b, 11a, 11b
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Fruit:
- Fruit Color:
- Green
- Orange
- Red/Burgundy
- Fruit Description:
- The fruits are small, round, fleshy, and are initially green and turn orangish-red when they mature.
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Flowers:
- Flower Color:
- Gold/Yellow
- White
- Flower Inflorescence:
- Insignificant
- Flower Description:
- The flowers are small, yellowish-white, and typically hidden in the foliage. Only mature palms have flowers and timing varies depending on the climate.
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Leaves:
- Leaf Value To Gardener:
- Showy
- Leaf Type:
- Fronds
- Hairs Present:
- No
- Leaf Description:
- The fronds are medium to dark green, large, arching, and measure up 6 to 8 feet long. They make a very dense canopy.
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Bark:
- Bark Color:
- Light Brown
- Light Gray
- Bark Description:
- The bark is grayish-brown, and the fronds emerge directly from the trunk of the palm.
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Stem:
- Stem Is Aromatic:
- No
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Landscape:
- Landscape Location:
- Container
- Houseplants
- Patio
- Attracts:
- Songbirds
