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Ravenala madagascariensis


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10 Feb : 10:56

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ravenala_madagascariensis80.jpgOther names: Travelers Palm, Ravenala Madagascar, Tourist palm.

Family: Strelitziaceae
Origin: Madagascar.

Although this plant is called Palm, in fact, it's not palm tree. Equal like banana, but banana leaves grow directly from the ground and have a barrel. Travel Palm name results from the fact that she is able to accumulate several liters of water in their leaves, which can quench the thirst of the traveler. In nature, reaching 10 meters in height.

Razteniya a young tuber, which over time appears above ground. Kremovidno blooms with small white flowers that reach 30 cm adult raztenie can bloom all year round and offers brown fruit containing seeds pale blue. To bloom indoors it is necessary to create conditions of its natural environment.


The best way to grow and develop in a rich, moist, well drained loamy soils. Equal very resistant to diseases and pests. Razteniya adults can withstand temperatures drop, but not too low (not withstand frost). Requires lots of light, especially when grown indoors.

In winter, can be left at lower temperatures, but should be to minimize watering. Fleshy root of adult plants can accumulate enough water to spend the winter with minimal irrigation.

Sowing: The seeds are pre-irrigated in hot water for 1-2 days (25-32 degrees) in the holy place. The first shoots can appear after a month. On average, seeds germinate within one to three months (at the higher temperature more quickly shoots appear).


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