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Majesty Palm
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Scientific Name
Common names
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: Ravenea rivularis
: Majesty palm
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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.
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