About
Ravenea hildebrandtii, the majesty palm, is an elegant palm from Madagascar producing the characteristic pinnate fronds and slender trunk of the genus. A rewarding ornamental palm for a frost-free, sunny garden or large, heated greenhouse.
About the genus
Ravenea are elegant palms from Madagascar and the Comoro Islands with slender trunks and pinnate fronds. Grown as ornamental specimen palms in frost-free gardens and heated glasshouses.
Plant details
Suggested usesBorders, containers, mixed plantings.
Care notes
CultivationPlant in well-drained soil. Water during establishment.
PruningRemove dead growth as needed.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.