Outdoor Care of Majestic Palm Trees
The majestic palm, also known as majesty palm or Ravenea rivularis, is a smaller palm tree that grows up to about 40 feet in height. Sometimes sold in nurseries and plant stores, majesty palms can do well in most warm climates but require regular care and fertilizer to thrive. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Preparation and Planting
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When choosing a palm, select one that does not have yellowing leaves, dead spots or diseased areas. Choose a tree from a reputable nursery with well-cared-for plants: your palm is more likely to thrive if it has not been stressed at the nursery.
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Choose a spot that gets full sun at least part of the day. Majesty palms can tolerate some shade, but need sun to thrive. If you live in a very hot or dry area, partial shade may be preferable as roots can dry out easily.
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Pre-water the rootball and plant your palm in an area with average soil and drainage. Majesty palms can be finicky: they like rich soil, but also need good drainage. If you can't provide a rich, sandy loam, choose average soil and monitor your palm's progress carefully.
Maintenance
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Water your majesty palm regularly: do not let it dry out. You may need to check the soil and water more frequently in warmer months. However, do not over-water: soak the soil to a depth of about 1 inch, but do not drown your palm.
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Fertilize regularly with a palm fertilizer. Ideally, you should use a slow-release fertilizer which will not burn the roots. It should have a 3-1-3 or 15-5-15 ratio of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium.
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Cut off any dying or diseased fronds with clippers or a small handsaw. Continue to monitor both the color of the leaves and the moisture in the soil to keep your tree healthy.
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Tips & Warnings
If leaves turn yellow, you may be overwatering, or the plant may need fertilizer. If leaves are brown, the palm may be underwatered.
Majesty palms can be poisonous to ingest. If you have a curious child or dog, avoid this plant.
References
- Photo Credit palm leaf image by TNK from Fotolia.com
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Comments
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Just bought a Majestic Palm Tree, my very first. I am reading all I can on the internet so I won't kill it. Always wanted a palm. Please pray that I can be a success at this, then I'll buy another one.
