Majestic Palm (Ravenea rivularis) Care: Full Sun, High Humidity, No Soggy Soil

A majestic palm with bending leaves likely needs more light and less water. It's a high-light, high-humidity palm that hates wet feet.

Correct Care

• Light: Full sun all day. South-facing patio door with curtains open.
• Water: Water thoroughly, empty saucer at 1 hour. Water again only when soil surface is dry.
• Humidity: Use a humidity tray (pebbles + water below pot bottom) for evaporation without root contact.
• Drainage: Essential—pot must have holes; fast-draining mix.

Turkey Baster Trick

For heavy pots, use a turkey baster to suction water from saucer after watering.

Why Leaves Bend

• Low light → weak, elongated growth that bends.
• Overwatering → root rot → loss of turgor.

Fix light and water; new growth will be upright and strong.