Ravenala madagascariensis - Travellers Tree

The feature that distinguishes the Travellers Tree (Ravenala madagascariensis) from Giant Bird of Paradise and Bananas is its arrangement of leaves. The leaf blade opens in an angle of 90 ° to the leaf stalk and thus forms an accurate ‘fan’ which attracts attention in high wintergardens, living- or office rooms. The unusual name derives from small water-pockets at the leaf base that are said to have saved the live of many a thirsty wanderer. But we can also enjoy the tropical look of the leaves and the eye-catching growth habit of this evergreen relative of Bananas and Ginger. Older plants are decorated with green-yellow flowers. Whereas the Travellers Tree is very widespread in the tropics is hardly is cultivated in our country.

Quality: Banana-like leaves with tropical look; interesting arrangement of leaves; slender and high growth
Use: all-year in a greenhouse, bright room or office