General description: The Majesty palm is another popular indoor palm tree. It will be an excellent addition to any decor. This indoor palm tree has elegant feather-shaped, arching leaves and a smooth, flared grey trunk.

Sometimes the Majesty palm yellows inside. It means that this indoor palm tree needs more sunlight and more humidity. To be honest, it is not the best palm for indoors, though it is very popular one.

Scientific name:  Ravenia rivularis

Family: Arecaceae

Genus: Ravenia

Origin: Madagascar

Other names: Majestic Palm

Maintenance: Medium to high

Light requirements: High

Water requirements: It likes water. When the soil is dry, water it.

Humidity: High

Soil conditions: Well-drained soils ( a mixture of the soil with sand, perlite, moist peat, leaf mold).

Fertilization: It has a lot of needs for nutrition and fertilizer. Use a water soluble fertilizer monthly.

Pests and diseases: Prone to Spider mites in dry conditions.

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