Majesty Palm

Scientific Name Common names

: Ravenea rivularis : Majesty palm

Native to Madagascar, Majesty palm is a very large palm with a large, untidy crown. This feather palm which grows up to 12m high, has symmetrical leaves and develops an attractive swollen base at the trunk. The smooth trunk is about 12" in diameter. It has attractive pinnate leaves up to 18 inches length on erect stems attached to adherent base.

Majesty palm prefer full sun and plenty of water to ensure rapid growth. It is tolerant of different soil types. The propagation is through seeds. Plant in well draining soil mix at 1" depth. Keep warm, lightly moist and in filtered sunlight. This palm needs sufficient fertilizer, and must be fertilized every 3 months or whenever its deep green color begins to fade. This inexpensive and commonly available palms are easy to grow.

Questions & Answers

1.  Posted on : 19.1.2010  By  :  larie Kent , hawaii Post Answer   How do i groom my seal wax palms. Can I take the new growth out with roots and try to get them to grow with out hurting the main trunk. they are eight feet high and I just planted them

2.  Posted on : 13.9.2009  By  :  monicah1981@yahoo.com , santa barbara Post Answer   I just bought two majesty palms at home depot.I heard there shade plants and love water. How true is this and what kind of soil should I put them in? There 10-12 feet tall,and there going in the ground.and How much cold can they handle at night time   Ans:  I have seen these planted in the ground here and they were huge. They were positioned on the southwest side of the house(protected from north winds which can be severe here). My guess to minimum temperature would be 40 degrees. Remember: these are topical NOT desert palms which can take colder temps. Hope I have helped!   Posted by Robert, Houston, Tx

3.  Posted on : 13.6.2009  By  :  Jarnail , Ludhiana Post Answer   Can u get me guide to growing Palm Majesty in our home lord.kindly explane it is possible thats possible then do it.

» more...