Traveller's Palm (Ravenala madagascariensis) fan-shaped plant
Traveller's Palm (Ravenala madagascariensis) fan-shaped plant
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Ravenala madagascariensis
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Ravenala Madagascariensis

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Traveller's Palm (Ravenala madagascariensis) fan-shaped plant

Ravenala Madagascariensis

Regular price AED 130.00
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Buy Traveller's Palm (Ravenala madagascariensis) online in Dubai and UAE from Souq Garden. A spectacular architectural plant, its huge banana-like leaves fan out in a single dramatic plane like a giant green peacock's tail. It is a true statement piece for villa gardens, entrances and large pots — but it is a tropical plant, so here is the honest guidance on growing it well in the UAE.

Why gardeners love it

  • Striking fan-shaped silhouette — an instant focal point
  • Lush, tropical, resort-style look
  • Excellent for large gardens, courtyards and grand entrances
  • Works in a very large container while young

Care guide for UAE

Comfort range: Tropical — happiest around 20–35°C with some humidity. Surviving peak summer: It is not a plant-and-forget choice in UAE heat. In dry 45°C wind the leaves shred and brown, so it needs deep regular watering, shelter from hot dry wind, and benefits from afternoon shade and misting/foggers in the worst of summer. Given that care it looks magnificent; left fully exposed and dry it will struggle. Light: Full sun to part shade. Soil: Rich, well-draining, kept moist. Feeding: A balanced fertiliser through the growing season. Size: Can reach several metres.

FAQs

Is it easy in UAE? It is a showpiece but needs real summer care — water, wind shelter and humidity. Why do the leaves split? Natural in wind, and worse if dry — shelter reduces it. Sun or shade? Either, but afternoon shade helps in peak summer.

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Scientific Name: Ravenala madagascariensis
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Common Name: Ravenala madagascariensis
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Temperature: 25-35c
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Height: 40-50%
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Watering: Choose an option60-80cm100-120cm120-150cm170-200cm2-2.5m2.8-3m3.5-4.5mClear
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Nutrition: Not found
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Light: water everyday &keep moist
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Potting Mix: Fungus
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Humidity: Bright Light
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Pruning: Remove dead & diseased leaves with sterile shears
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Pests: Apply Manure for first 15 days and NPK for next 15 days
📝 Description
The beautiful and legendary travelers palm is actually not a palm at all, but spectacular palm-like imposter related to bananas and bird of paradise.These plants grow to be enormous, with huge leaves sprouting from a long stems in a flat, fan-shaped pattern like a peacock’s tail.The leaf bases create an intricate, overlapping pattern.The leaves collect rainwater which flows into the plant’s stems, base, and even its flowers, ready to aid a thirsty traveler.Though it will eventually grow a trunk, this plant needs a wide berth when young.The fan comprises of a single, vertical plane of petioles ending in 20 to 30 banana-like leaves. The leaves measure 5′ to 10’ feet long and 2′ to 3’ feet wide, with the petioles matching or exceeding the leaf length.This tree loves a sunny spot, faring best when exposed to full sun. It can tolerate partial shade.A rich, loamy soil with neutral to mild acidity works best for traveler palm plant. The soil should be able to retain some water without becoming too wet.However, you should be careful not to overwater the plant.While some variants have been known to grow in poor soil, adding a nitrogen rich fertilizer during the growing season will result in a healthier and faster growing tree.Traveler’s tree may be propagated by both seed and division. The quickest method is to locate rooted suckers, which grow near the main stem.

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