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To be careful healthy growth Majesty Palm plant, it requires bright, indirect light, well-draining soil, and regular watering.

Introduction

Majesty palm is an eye catching  tree species in the Arecaceae family. The mostly air purifying plant is Majesty palm, it native to Madagascar. It has long, arching fronds and lush green foliage.If you are a plant lover, then this plant is a great addition to your home that will make it beautiful and purifying. This plant will grow upto one feet per year until it reaches four to six feet.

However, if you can provide the appropriate growing conditions, your plant may survive twenty years. I have shared the steps taken to grow this plant care in this article which will guide you.

Scientific classification

• Kingdom: Plantae
• Clade: Tracheophytes
• Clade: Angiosperms
• Clade: Monocots
• Clade: Commelinids
• Order: Arecales
• Family: Arecaceae
• Genus: Ravenea
• Species: R. rivularis

Prefers

1. Light – Bright, indirect light
2. Soil – Well draining
3. Soil pH – 5.5 to 7.5
4. Temperature – 65–85°F
5. Humidity – 40–60%
6. Blooming time – Spring or Summer
7. Flower colour – White
8. Native area – Madagascar
9. Toxicity – Non-toxic

Majesty palm care with some tips

This article will help you with all the essentials you need to grow your plant. Adequate amounts of water, light, and soil should be obtained for the plant to grow. The problems and benefits of the plant have also been shared in this article.

If you want to know about the Areca palm plant care.

Light

Majesty palm prefers bright, indirect light with their natural habitat. Place your plant near a sunny window that receives 4-8 hours of light per day. Too much light can scorch the leaves of your plant. Move plants that brighter spot, but do not place them in full sunlight. Avoid placing it in spaces with low light or spaces without natural sunlight.

Water

Keep the potting soil is moist but not waterlogged, water 1-2 weeks when the soil is dry. This plant is dependent on your environment so more water in hotter months and less water in cooler months. It appreciate a good soak every time the top inch of soil is dry and should never be allowed to dry out completely.

Soil

Majesty palm needs a well draining potting mix with some extra peat mixed, it is an ideal growing medium. This plant native to semi-arid Madagascar, so they do best in a loamy soil that drains well for the perfect balance. They are acid loving plants that do best with pH level 6. A good soil mix for a majesty palm includes peat moss, loam, sand, perlite, and pine bark.

Temperature & humidity

The ideal temperature for this plant is 65-85 degree Fahrenheit. Majesty palm can tolerate temperature as low as 55 degree Fahrenheit. It should be protected from cold weather and sudden temperature changes. Majesty palm prefers high humidity like 40-60% and do best with minimum relative humidity of 50%. Low humidity levels can encourage insects pests. If you want to increase the humidity level then use a humidifier to increase the humidity around your plant.

Fertiliser

To make your plants grow faster, apply nutrient-rich fertilisers when the plant starts flowering. It may cause plants to produce excessive foliage at the expense of blooms. Use a general fertiliser with a high nitrogen content. Feed your plant liquid fertiliser once or twice during the growing season and not all during the winter.

Propagation of Majesty palm care

The best method for propagation of your plant is division pups from parent plant. Propagation is a method by which you can make many plants of your choice. The best time to take your plant cutting for propagation is growing season when the plant actively grow healthy. Remove the plant from the pots and look the pups from the parent plant that can divided from the root ball. Use a sterilised scissors to cut the part and place it in containers with proper care.

Pruning of Majesty palm care

Pruning is the essential part of its care that keeps your plant healthy and encourage lush growth. The best time to prune a majesty palm is late winter to early spring. Trimming your plant for new growth to produce more new branches. Make sure to trim just above a set of leaves and regular pruning will also increase the chances of the plant producing its stunning, fragrant flowers.

This process is not important for your plant, but if you want to do damage leaves pruning, it is good for your plant. To prune your plant, use clean scissors to remove dried out or yellow spots and brown spots.

Repotting of Majesty palm care

When the signs of Majesty palm needs repotting include root crowding, slow drainage. Repot your plant every one to four years when you notice roots coming out of the top of soil. Choose a larger container with well draining potting mix such as a cactus mix, or a standard potting mix with additional peat moss.

Water the plant 24 hours before repotting and adjust the light, temperature, soil mixture. Carefully remove the excess amount of soil from the root before placing this plant in a new container.

Common problem of Majesty palm

• This plant is sensitive to wet soil and can develop root rot if overwatered. It causes leaves that are curling or drooping and the leaves turning yellow.
• Brown leaf spots are a signal that the plant is the soil is not draining well or a sign of sudden temperature change.
• It can affected by pests like spider mites and mealybugs appear as white, fluffy clumps etc.

Benefits of Majesty palm

1. In fengshui, it remove toxins from the air and produce fresh oxygen to help you sleep at night.
2. Majesty palm plant act as an natural humidifier, by releasing moisture into air and maintain a comfortable level of humidity.
3. It has lush and green foliage can use for decorative and aesthetic purpose.

Majesty palm plant faq

1. Does this plant grow better indoors or outdoors?

Ans. Majesty plant can be grown indoors if cared properly and also grown outdoors.

2. How often should I water my majesty palm?

Ans. When the soil is dry out, get water this plant. Instead of watering on a schedule, regularly check the soil and water only if needed.