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Ravenala madagascariensis
[Urania speciosa, Urania madagascariensis]
'Travelers Tree'
[ Strelitziaceae ] [ Madagascar ]
This famous Banana relative is a popular ornamental in tropical regions throughout the world. Its most conspicuous characteristic is the distichous leaf arrangement, which gives the entire plant the appearance of a huge fan. Easily produced from seed, it is fast growing.
Ravenala madagascariensis

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Palm alike Plant .
Habitat
Tropical Lowland Forests 0-600m


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Monoecious ( Plant bearing both male and female flowers )
Resitant to salty sea air
Fast-Growing
Drought-Tolerant

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Cultivation
Substrate
Temperature during winter

1 soil + 2 humus

Indoor during winter temperature min. 17C
Lighting
Watering during automn-winter

Sunny

Rarely ( when the substrate is dry )
Watering during hot season
Fertilizer during growth

Regularly but without excess, and especialy during summer

Regularly but with spacing
Pruning
Repotting
No pruning
Repot every year if possible

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