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Traveller's palm

About Traveller's palm

Traveller's Tree is a palm-like tree native to Madagascar. It can reach heights of 30'-50' feet in its native habitat. It grows in frost-free areas around the world. In areas where it may not be winter hardy, it can be grown in a greenhouse.

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Ravenala madagascariensis

Genus

Ravenala

Family

Strelitziaceae

Order

Zingiberales

Also known as

Ravenala and Traveller's tree

How to care for Traveller's palm

💦 Water

How often to water your Traveller's palm

Traveller's palm needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Water 0.5 cups every
9

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☀️ Light

Finding light for Traveller's palm in your home

Traveller's palm love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Traveller's palm does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Traveller's palm in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Traveller's palm

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Traveller's palm: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Traveller's palm after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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💡 FAQs

⭐ Difficulty Level

Traveller's palm is generally easy to care for, though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

How to Grow Traveller's palm →

Benefits of Growing Traveller's palm →

Common Traveller's palm Problems →

Outdoor Care Guide for Traveller's palm →

💦 Water Needs

Traveller's palm prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Traveller's palm Water Frequency →

Traveller's palm Root Rot →

☀️ Sunlight Needs

Traveller's palm requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

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🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Traveller's palm is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.

🪴 Soil

Traveller's palm does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

Best Soil Mix for Traveller's palm →

Best Pots for Traveller's palm →

When and How to Successfully Repot Traveller's palm →

What Are Healthy Traveller's palm Roots →

⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Traveller's palm will branch off as it grows. To encourage branching, pinch off the newest growth at the tip and the stem will branch off into two.

Traveller's palm Lifecycle →

Traveller's palm Size Guide →

How and When to Prune Traveller's palm →

🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Traveller's palm can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 10a-11b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Traveller's palm Temperature Tolerance →

Traveller's palm Hardiness Zones →

Landscaping Ideas with Traveller's palm →

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Winter Care for Traveller's palm →

Best Companion Plants for Traveller's palm →

Is Traveller's palm a Weed? →

🌱 Propagation

Traveller's palm can be propagated by division into new individual plants.

Check to see if there is more than one plant. In some cases they may still be beneath the soil surface. If you feel confident, you may remove the soil to check for baby plantlets below!
If there are multiple plants growing, unpot the plant and gently tug the plants apart, being careful not to disturb too many of the roots. They may be connected by large root segments which you may need to break to free the plantlet.
Pot up the new plant in well-draining soil
Repot the parent plant back into its original pot

How to Propagate Traveller's palm →

🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Traveller's palm, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!

🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.