Madagascar Travelers Palm (single plant)
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Description
In India, we can sell this Madagascar Travelers Palm (single plant) via online delivery systems to any states including Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Goa, Gujarat, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Odisha (Orissa), Punjab, Rajasthan, Sikkim, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Tripura, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and West Bengal
The Madagascar Traveler’s Palm (Ravenala madagascariensis) is an iconic and dramatic plant from Madagascar—often mistaken for a true palm, but actually a relative of bananas and bird-of-paradise in the Strelitziaceae family. It’s known for its massive fan-shaped arrangement of paddle-like leaves, making it a bold architectural element in tropical landscapes.
🌴 Quick Facts: Traveler’s Palm
Feature | Details |
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Scientific Name | Ravenala madagascariensis |
Common Names | Traveler’s Palm, Traveler Tree |
Native To | Madagascar |
Plant Type | Evergreen tree-like herbaceous plant |
Height | Up to 30–50 ft (9–15 m) in ideal climates |
Spread | 12–20 ft (3.5–6 m) wide fan |
USDA Zones | 10–11 (can grow in 9b with protection) |
🌿 Iconic Features
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Leaf Arrangement:
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Enormous, symmetrical leaves aligned in a single flat fan, similar to an open book.
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Each leaf can be 8–10 ft long.
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Water Storage:
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The base of each leaf stalk holds rainwater—early explorers believed it could provide drinking water, hence the name “traveler’s palm.”
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Flowers:
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Large white flowers emerge from older plants, often pollinated by lemurs in the wild.
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☀️ Care & Growing Conditions
Condition | Ideal Requirements |
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Light | Full sun to partial shade; needs plenty of light for optimal shape |
Soil | Moist, fertile, well-draining soil |
Watering | Regular watering; keep evenly moist—do not let dry out for long |
Humidity | Prefers high humidity (tropical/subtropical) |
Temperature | Loves warmth; protect from frost below 30°F (–1°C) |
Fertilizer | Monthly during the growing season with balanced fertilizer |
⚠️ Inadequate light or cramped conditions can cause the fan to become asymmetrical or droop.
🛠 Maintenance
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Prune dead/damaged leaves regularly to maintain appearance.
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Space carefully—roots can be invasive, and mature plants need ample room.
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Not ideal for small yards unless kept juvenile in pots.
🌍 Landscape Use
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Specimen plant: Adds strong vertical and architectural interest.
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Tropical or Balinese gardens
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Often used in resorts and botanical gardens for its exotic impact.
🪴 Indoor Growing (Rare but Possible)
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Can be grown in large containers indoors or in greenhouses.
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Needs very bright indirect light and ample space.
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Keep away from drafts or temperature fluctuations.
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