Ravenala madagascariensis
Ravenala madagascariensis has an unusual, symmetrical growth habit with beautiful, large leaves arranged on long stems like a flat fan. At a later stage, a stem is formed and the leaves look like an ornament. Ravenala is related to Strelitzia and this reflects in its leaves. It is native to Madagascar, where it grows in warm, moist forest areas, rainforests, swamps and along mountain slopes. In warmer, frost-free climates, Ravenala is very suitable for plantings in parks and gardens. The common name Traveller's Tree or Traveller's Palm is said to be because it is always a source of fresh drinking water for travellers, as water remains in the axils of the leaf stalks. Evanthia has Ravenala seeds, with their extraordinary blue colour, available year-round for commercial production. Evanthia also produces young plants of Ravenala.
Properties
Botanical name:
Ravenala madagascariensis
Family:
Strelitziaceae
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Product group:
Ravenala
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Cultivation information
Starting material:
Seed
Young plant from seed
Pot size:
cm
Stem length:
-
cm
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Plant density:
/m2
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Pot size:
cm
Pot size:
0-100
cm
Ideal growing temperature:
0-100
°C
Growing time to young plant:
0-100
weeks
Growing time from young plant to final product:
0
-
100
weeks
USDA Hardiness zone:
0-12
Average number of seeds per kilo:
3000
The information shown here is intended as a general guide and should not be considered growing instructions. Details are based on Western European climate conditions, unless specifically stated otherwise.
