How to Grow and Care for Ravenea

Ravenea thrives in bright, indirect light and needs well-draining soil to prevent root rot. A key special care point is ensuring moderate humidity levels, as overly dry air can harm the plant. Water ravenea consistently, allowing the top inch of soil to dry out between waterings.

Watering schedule: Every 2 weeks

Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

In This Article

Planting and Growing Ravenea

Care Difficulty	Easy
Lifespan	Perennial
Watering Schedule	Every 2 weeks
Sunlight Requirements	Full sun
Soil Type	Potting Mix, Garden Soil
Soil pH	5.5-7.5
Hardiness Zones	8-11

A Botanist in Your Pocket

Scan QR code to download

Types of Ravenea

Majestic palm

Majestic palm (Ravenea rivularis) is a tropical tree that can grow from 4.5 to 6 m tall in a container or garden but can reach 30 m tall in its native environment of Madagascar. When grown in a container, this slow-growing tree needs bright, indirect light with lots of humidity. Mist regularly to prevent drying out when growing indoors, especially in winter.

Common Pests & Diseases

Feedback

Common issues for Ravenea based on 10 million real cases

Plant disease auto-diagnose & prevention

AI-powered plant doctor helps you diagnose plant problems in seconds.

Download the App for Free

More General Info About Ravenea

Feedback

Plants with Same Care Needs

Feedback