where it grows as an epiphyte climbing along tree trunks toward dappled sunlight
Stem cuttings: Take semi-hardwood cuttings in spring or summer and root in water or moist compost
occasional misting helps keep leaves fresh
or sudden temperature fluctuations
Overwatering is the most common cause of leaf drop in Ficus species
290 - 320cm XXL Ravenala Madagascariensis 45cm Pot House Plant medium where it grows as anMadagascariensis Travellers Palm Ravenala madagascariensis, commonly known as the Travellers Palm, is a spectacular tropical plant native to Madagascar, known for its fan shaped arrangement of giant, banana like leaves that emerge in a single plane from a central stem. Despite its name, it is not a true palm, but rather part of the Strelitziaceae family, making it a close relative of the Bird of Paradise. Its architectural form, upright habit, and