Ravenala ambanja
ORANGE TRAVELLERS PALM
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Ravenala has been given the name "traveler's palm" because the sheaths of the stems hold rainwater, which supposedly could be used as an emergency drinking supply for needy travelers. However, the water inside the plant is murky, black and smelly and should not be consumed without purification. Another plausible reason for it's name is that the fan tends to grow on an east-west line, providing a crude compass.
The enormous paddle-shaped leaves are borne on long petioles, in a distinctive fan shape aligned in a single plane (distichous). The large white flowers are structurally similar to those of its relatives, the bird-of-paradise flowers Strelitzia reginae and Strelitzia nicolai, but are generally considered less attractive, with a green bract. These flowers, upon being pollinated, produce brilliant blue seeds; possibly the only blue seeds found in nature. In tropical and subtropical regions, the plant is widely cultivated for its distinctive habit and foliage. As the plant grows older, it progressively loses the lowest or oldest leaves and reveals a sturdy grey trunk.
The plant requires a sunny spot (not full sun until it is larger). It responds well to fertiliser, especially if it is high in nitrogen during the growing season. This produces better growth and foliage. The plant grows to an average height of 7 m (23 ft) and requires moderate water.
These seeds are very difficult to obtain, and are in limited supply.
Seeds per pack: 2 large blue seeds
Germination: It is important to soak seeds in water water for 24-48 hours before planting. Use rain water or bottled water, as municipal water may harm the seeds. Place seeds just below the surface of the soil, and place at 25-27C (77-81F). Keep consistently moist until germination. Germination generally takes 3-6 weeks. Keep moist. Once seeds emerge, place the pot in a sunny location.
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Ravenala has been given the name "traveler's palm" because the sheaths of the stems hold rainwater, which supposedly could be used as an emergency drinking supply for needy travelers. However, the water inside the plant is murky, black and smelly and should not be consumed without purification. Another plausible reason for it's name is that the fan tends to grow on an east-west line, providing a crude compass.
The enormous paddle-shaped leaves are borne on long petioles, in a distinctive fan shape aligned in a single plane (distichous). The large white flowers are structurally similar to those of its relatives, the bird-of-paradise flowers Strelitzia reginae and Strelitzia nicolai, but are generally considered less attractive, with a green bract. These flowers, upon being pollinated, produce brilliant blue seeds; possibly the only blue seeds found in nature. In tropical and subtropical regions, the plant is widely cultivated for its distinctive habit and foliage. As the plant grows older, it progressively loses the lowest or oldest leaves and reveals a sturdy grey trunk.
The plant requires a sunny spot (not full sun until it is larger). It responds well to fertiliser, especially if it is high in nitrogen during the growing season. This produces better growth and foliage. The plant grows to an average height of 7 m (23 ft) and requires moderate water.
These seeds are very difficult to obtain, and are in limited supply.
Seeds per pack: 2 large blue seeds
Germination: It is important to soak seeds in water water for 24-48 hours before planting. Use rain water or bottled water, as municipal water may harm the seeds. Place seeds just below the surface of the soil, and place at 25-27C (77-81F). Keep consistently moist until germination. Germination generally takes 3-6 weeks. Keep moist. Once seeds emerge, place the pot in a sunny location.
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