Majesty Palm

Ravenea rivularis

True Palm
Houseplant or Warm-Climate Landscape Palm
Tolerates Wet Soil

Pet & Human Safety

People: No hazard foundPets: Not on the ASPCA lists as we read them

Hazardous parts

Not yet checked.

Preparation

Not yet checked.

Hazard type

Not yet checked.

Hazard route

not stated by the cited source(s)

How complete this information is

We have not researched the safety of this plant yet.

Toxic to pets

No ASPCA entry found.

Not assessed for pets. ASPCA lists Majesty Palm as non-toxic, and NC State's non-toxic tag has no stated source, so it does not count as a second source. Human toxicity is not covered by either; it was left unresearched rather than assumed safe.

PlotAndPetal cannot tell you whether a plant you found can be eaten. Only someone who can see the plant can identify it.

Poison control

If someone has collapsed, cannot be woken, is having a seizure or has trouble breathing, call 911 now. For any other possible poisoning, call Poison Help: 1-800-222-1222.

Emergency number source: U.S. federal law (47 U.S.C. § 251(e)(3)), read 2026-10-07.

Naturalist Lore

Historical Background & Breeding Lore

The history of this plant and its name, and how it was bred, where we have them.

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Care

Hardiness zones: USDA zones 10a to 11b (NC State).
Water needs: high
Mature size: 5 to 10 ft tall indoors (up to 100 ft in native habitat); 5 to 20 ft wide; leaves 6 to 8 ft long (NC State).
Family: Arecaceae (NC State, RBG Victoria)

Soil & Drainage

Pruning & Flush Rhythm

Feeding Schedule

How to prepare the soil, when and what to feed, and how and when to prune where that applies.

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