Ravenala Madagascariensis | Travellers Palm

Ravenala Madagascariensis, famously known as the Travellers Palm, boasts striking paddle-shaped leaves reminiscent of bananas, elegantly aligned on elongated stalks. Surprisingly, it doesn’t belong to the palm family but rather to the Bird of Paradise family, Strelitziaceae. This unique specimen produces brilliant blue seeds post pollination, a rarity in nature, emerging from its delicate white flowers.

Perfect for adorning patios, conservatories, or atriums, this plant adds a touch of exotic allure wherever it’s placed. Although it has the potential to grow quite large, cultivating it in a container can help manage its size and facilitate indoor winter accommodation.

Discover the captivating charm of Ravenala Madagascariensis, an extraordinary botanical wonder that captivates both the eye and the imagination. Ravenala Madagascariensis | Travellers Palm also native to Madagascar, More to that we also refer you to our product range to shop more.

The Madagascan Travelers Palm derives its name from its capacity to hold water in the leafbases for long periods of time after a rainfall, providing water for weary travellers, even during a drought or so the story goes.

The long leaves catch the rain, and the rain flows down to the leafbases, which are stacked into each other and attached to the trunk at an upward angle. If you poke a hole in the leafbase with a stick, a stream of surprisingly clean water will flow out.

High daytime temperatures may help to trigger faster and more uniform germination, and a hot water treatment before sowing and soaking may also improve results.