How to grow and care for Ravenala madagascariensis
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Ravenala madagascariensis
Ravenala madagascariensis 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright indirect
15C° ~24C°
Every 7 days
Water
How to water Ravenala madagascariensis
How often should I water?
check Ravenala madagascariensis Every 7 days if it needs water. when it’s very cold(below 5℃), water less frequently
When do I need to water?
the top 2-3 inches of soil is dry
Light & Location
How much light does a Ravenala madagascariensis need?
Bright indirect
Medium
Grow light
Light preference
Ravenala madagascariensis likes Bright indirect light, Medium light, Grow light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
Check if there’s an optimal place in your house!
This plant prefers
800 ~ 10K lux to thrive!
0
20K~
800
10K
Temperature
Houseplant temperate preference
-15
15~24℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Ravenala madagascariensis at home, make sure the temperature is 15~24℃.
Humidity
Houseplant temperate preference
0
40~70%
100
Ravenala madagascariensis prefers humidity about 40~70%. If necessary, increase humidity by misting, humidifier.
Fertilize
When should I fertilize?
Only when your plant is healthy!
How frequently should I fertilize?
1-2 times in growing season. A pinch for a small pot.
Characteristic
Ravenala madagascariensis is a member of Strelitziaceae.
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Africa |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Zingiberales |
| Family | Strelitziaceae |
| Genus | Ravenala |
| Species | Ravenala madagascariensis |
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