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Majesty Palm Plant Care
Ravenea rivularis Jum. & H.Perrier
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The Majesty palm is a member of the Arecaceae family. The Ravanea genus has about 20 species, each varying in size.
Every 6–7 days
Bright indirect
65–75°F
60–80%
At a glance
How do you care for Majesty Palm?
Water Majesty Palm every 6–7 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it bright indirect light. It prefers temperatures of 65–75°F (18–24°C) and 60–80% humidity. Fertilize it every month during the growing season.
Where Is the Majesty Palm Native To?
What Is the Majesty Palm?
Majesty Palm (Ravenea rivularis) belongs to the Arecaceae family within the Ravenea genus. Majesty Palm is native to Madagascar. Majesty Palm is also known as Majestic Palm.
Majesty Palm displays a tree, shrub. upright growth growth habit, reaching up to 98 ft tall with a spread of approximately 20 ft. Majesty Palm produces creamy white flowers in large clusters.
Leaf size: approximately 18 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Majesty Palm?
Ravenea rivularis requires watering every 6–7 days. Allow the top layer of soil to dry between waterings to prevent root rot. Reduce watering frequency during winter when growth slows.
Watering Frequency
Every 6–7 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Majesty Palm Need?
Majesty Palm thrives in bright indirect light. Avoid placing Majesty Palm in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Bright indirect
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Majesty Palm Prefer?
Ravenea rivularis grows best at temperatures of 65–75°F. Majesty Palm prefers humidity levels of 60–80%. A pebble tray or humidifier helps maintain adequate moisture around the plant.
Temperature
65–75°F
Humidity
60–80%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Majesty Palm?
Use a well-draining potting mix using 2 parts peat moss, 2 parts sand, and 1 part loam. Good drainage is essential for Majesty Palm to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Majesty Palm?
Feed Majesty Palm every month during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced fertilizer diluted to the strength on the label.
Pause feeding in autumn and winter, when growth slows, and never fertilize dry soil — water first.
Fertilizing
Every month
During the growing season
The PlantoScan app can remind you when to water and when to fertilize each plant.
How Do You Repot a Majesty Palm?
Repot every 2-3 years in spring. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.
How Do You Propagate a Majesty Palm?
Majesty Palm can be propagated through propagation through pup separation. Similar propagation techniques also apply to beentje's ravenea plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Majesty Palm Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Majesty Palm, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Keep pets from chewing it as a precaution.
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the Majesty Palm?
Majesty Palm is susceptible to spider mites, mealybugs, scale insects. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the Majesty Palm Need?
Majesty Palm grows outdoors in USDA Zone 10b – 11b. It survives winters down to planting zone 10b. Majesty Palm is native to Madagascar. In cooler regions, grow Majesty Palm as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 10b – 11b
Keep exploring plants
Majesty Palm is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Ravenea genus — compare its care with other Ravenea species on PlantoScan.
Ravenea is part of the Arecaceae plant family — browse all Arecaceae genera and species.
Majesty Palm thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
More Ravenea Species
Other Ravenea species in PlantoScan's care catalogue share similar watering, light, and soil preferences:
Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Ravenea rivularis Jum. & H.Perrier, family Arecaceae (first published in Ann. Mus. Colon. Marseille , sér. 3, 1: 54 (1913)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Majesty Palm, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- Photo: AI-generated illustration (labelled on the image).
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 10b – 11b, estimated from the plant's typical growing conditions.
- Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.
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