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TRAVELER'S PALM.
Ravenal madagascariensis
Description
The traveler's palm is one of nature's most distinctive and remarkable plants. The traveler's palm (not a true palm) has been described as being part banana tree and part palm tree. Its long and multiple petioles (stems) and deep green leaves resemble those of the banana and extend distinctively out from the trunk like large slats of a hand fan. The leaves range up to 10 feet long and from 12 to 20 inches in width. Young traveler's palms have a subterranean trunk which, in the adult plant, emerges above ground to elevate the symmetrical fan assembly to heights ranging from 30 to 60 feet. The green palmolive trunk grows up to one foot in diameter and displays showy trunk rings. Multitudes of small creamy white flowers form an inflorescence up to 12 inches long. A mature traveler's palm may bloom year round and produce brown fruits that contain light blue seeds.
The traveler's palm is endemic to (occurs nowhere but...) secondary forests in Madagascar.
Light: The traveler's palm thrives and grows best in full sun but also grows well in part sun/shade. Small plants should be shaded until well established. The traveler's palm requires a lot of light, especially when grown indoors.
Moisture: Soils should be moist and have good drainage to yield optimal growth.
Hardiness: USDA Zones 10 - 11. Mature traveler's palms are considered cold hardy in frost-free locations. There are reports of enthusiasts successfully growing traveler's palms in USDA Zone 9, where they would need to be protected from the occasional frost.
The traveler's palm is considered to be one of nature's most spectacular trees and is a supreme accent plant. Plant the traveler's palm outdoors in a tropical landscape that is free from frosts and has overhead room to accommodate the large head of leaves. Shelter the traveler's palm from strong winds, otherwise the large leaves may become tattered. Traveler's palm also can be grown indoors and in greenhouses where lighting is plentiful and where the container in which it is growing restricts plant size.
The traveler's palm gets its name from the fact that thirsty travelers may find water that accumulates in many parts of the plant such as leaf folds, flower bracts and inside each of the hollow leaf bases. Each leaf base may hold up to one quart of water! Although not a true palm, the traveler's palm is considered one of the most striking and unique trees in nature. Use the traveler's palm for that special accent in your tropical landscape. The traveler's palm is unique in nature and is monotypic, meaning it is the only species in its genus. The species name, madagascariensis, denotes its origin in Madagascar.
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