Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Strelitziaceae

Genus:

Ravenala

Species:

Ravenala madagascariensis

USDA Symbol:

RAMA7

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb , Tree

Height:

1500 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

mar,apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct,nov,dec

Bloom Colors:

white

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, bats

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 6.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

native to humid lowland forests; prefers organic-rich soils

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