Besides the many trees, ornamental plants and grasses that needed to be maintained the travelers palm also graced the garden area. The travelers palm is pretty amazing and does work wonders in the garden and landscape. I am not a professional garden neither have a budget to hire a gardener.

There were many of these palms which were huge and also provide some shade from the summer’s heat. Shelter your Traveler’s Palm from wind to avoid tattered leaves. What also makes the travelers palm unique is the creamy white flowers that it produces.Many years ago I was employed as a landscape foreman on an estate that sat on a 2 archer property.

As mentioned earlier, the leaves contain a considerable amount of water.2. I love the uniqueness of this palm with its tropical look which can lighten up your garden. Slice into the ground with a sharp spade between the Traveler’s Palm and any smaller shoots, called suckers, that appear from the ground near the trunk of the main plant. Plant with top soil or organic peat moss added to the hole. Keep up to date with all that's happening in and around the garden.

This time I´ll transfer it  in one of my small pot and wait for the remainders  to sprout.Hello so happy to see you and thanks so much for sharing your knowledge with me, this is really great information you are imparting. Please let me know how it goes and wishing you all the best of success.What an awesome blog post!I always enjoy all of your writing and this one is no exception because your articles are very helpful. It gets fertiliser enough water…. So for a time, I will keep growing in a container and as it matures transfer to its permeant area.

even small babies at the bottom.should I prune all the little leaves around the bottom? It is said that the travelers palm can store up to half a gallon of water.

Provide shelter from strong winds, which may tear and tatter the huge leaves.This is a good-sized plant that reaches heights of 30 to 50 feet and sometimes even more, so provide plenty of space for travelers palm. Leaves which are overgrown and that may become a security hazard should be removed also.1. These plants are so unique in how they grow. If you’re planting more than one, space them at least 8 to 10 feet apart to prevent crowding. Insert a shovel into the ground approximately 1 to 2 feet away from the base of the Traveler's Palm and lean back on the handle to loosen the soil. Flowers look similar to bird of paradise blooms. The trunk is solitary but occasionally offsets will form. Wishing you all the best with your garden project.

Plant care. This website occasionally uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. The seeds are good and ordered more from the seller.Last Feb.13, I received 10 pcs seed and germinated on Feb. 17. what is the reason?

Grown for its charm and style the travelers palm is a tropical beauty that is native to Madagascar. But how do we grow and care for this tropical giant?

There is a saying that if you stand in the front of travelers palm and make a wish it will come true.5.

want to find out then continue reading as we take our journey on the growth and care of the travelers palm.Install your travelers palm in a sunny location.

The travelers palm can grow very large therefore sufficient space should be provided when installing this plant. I always wanted to grow them on my small garden but didn’t know how to do it. Although the plant is relatively disease resistant, a well-drained planting site produces healthiest growth.

So glad that my guide can help you do just that. I will continue to do my best to keep you updated in this industry. Provide plenty of room because this tropical beauty can reach heights anywhere from 40-50 Ft.The soil of the travelers palm should be a soil that is organically rich although it will tolerate sandy soils.When watering, the soil should be moist, not waterlogged.Apply a fertilizer that is formulated for palms 3 times per year except for the winter months and fertilizer as directed on the manufacturer’s label.There are no known insect pests that cause injury to this tropical beauty.The travelers palm is also considered to be disease resistant.Here are a few ideas where these palms can be installedIs it possible to grow travelers palm in containers?

Used small jiffy dome and germination took just over 45 days.

When installing these palms install 9-10 ft from your house.The travelers palm is very exotic and can add that touch of class.

I did a moist towel wrap for 3 days,and  then planted in a peat moss, verima, compost blend. A good, all-purpose fertilizer is also acceptable.Find more gardening information on Gardening Know How:

Besides the many trees, ornamental plants and grasses that needed to be maintained the travelers …

Once established, a sunny spot is best, but the travelers palm does fine with a little light shade. Now that’s a lot to quench once thirst traveling long distances, especially during the summer time.The travelers palm can be mistaken for a large banana tree to the inexperienced but the unique design along the midsection is a clear indication that this is not a banana tree.

I expect one of the seed to start  sprouting in mid-April. Have a good day.my traveler palm did very well in the past, now it has 4 leaves and it dont want to grow….looks like a mini travelerspalm of 4 meter hight.

It is good to DIY or do it your self, that way you can save a lot of money. Travelers do well in Zone 10 or coastal Zone 9B areas.

I expect to get near 50% very soon. Soak the seeds in warm water for 2-3 days.