Complete Care Guide for Majesty Palm (Ravenea rivularis) Indoors

A 5+ foot palm with no label was identified as a Majesty (Majestic) Palm. Detailed care instructions follow.

Light

Very bright indirect light; no direct sun on foliage.

Pot must have drain holes and an accessible tray.
Water thoroughly, then empty tray after 1 hour (turkey baster works well).
Water again when top 2 inches of soil feel dry. Never let soil dry out completely, never let it sit in water.

High humidity essential. Mist morning and evening, or place water trays on heat registers, or boil extra water while cooking.

Miracid or timed‑release acidic fertilizer in April, July, and October only.

Only April 1 – July 30, every 3–4 years, and only if rootbound (mostly roots, little soil). Increase pot diameter by 2 inches max.

Spider mites are common. Treat with 1:1 water:isopropyl alcohol + 1 tsp dish soap per spray bottle, twice daily.

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