RAVENALA MADAGASCARIENSIS - TRAVELER'S PALM
Common name: traveler's palm, traveler's tree, arbol del viajero, waaierpalm.
Family: streliziaceae (bird of paradise family).
Although this plant is called a palm; it is not a true palm.
It grows up, to a height up 40', while the big leaves can grow up to 15' long.
The leaves are arranged in a fan shaped manner; while it has a rather short, palm like trunck.
The small white flowers are held in bracts.
Originally from Madagascar, it grows abundantly in Suriname.
Hardiness: USDA zone 9B - 11.
Propagation: seeds, replanting of the clumps.
Culture: full sun / partial shade; grows well on moist and rich sandy loam and clay soils.
Protect from frost or plant in frost free locations.
Can be grown indoors or in the greenhouse.
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