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Traveler's Tree (Traveler's Palm) Premium 3/4-QT size - Ravenala madagascariensis
Wellspring Premium Series
$39.99
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We're now offering Traveler's Trees as a premium-sized plant in a 3/4-QT pot so you can get a head start on your garden. At first glance, you might think a Traveler's Tree is a Bird of Paradise or a Banana, and you aren't too far off; they are cousins with leaf and flower similarities. Traveler's Trees, however, have dramatic leaves that grow in one plane from east to west, rumored to help travelers orient themselves. In fact, the Traveler's Tree (sometimes called a Traveler's Palm) further helps weary wayfarers to quench their thirst because their hollow leaf bases can fill up with up to a quart of water after a good rainstorm. Not sure I would actually drink it though, because it can quickly become stagnant, but hey, sometimes voyagers get desperate on the road.
Traveler's Tree culture is similar to that of a Bird of Paradise. For the first year or so, grow your Traveler's Tree in a pot with bright light but not full sun. After it grows larger, plant it in its final position in full sun, part sun, or light shade. Traveler's Trees are cold hardy in frost-free locations. Be sure to provide protection if you're in an area that gets frosty.
• Average mature height: 20-30 feet
• Fertilizer: A heavy feeder. Responds well to fertilization.
• Light: Part sun and then full sun to part shade after the first year
• Soil: Well-drained, sandy or loamy soil
• Zones: 9-11
Introducing Premium & Supreme plants
We're expanding our product lineup with plants that need more space than our classic 2/3-cup pot allows.
Premium Plants come in a 3/4-quart pot and Supreme Plants come in a 3/4-gallon pot.
New Premium & Supreme Plants will release each Friday.
Shop with confidence
Your plants are packed with the utmost care, but shipping can be stressful on the little guys.
That's why you have 30 days from the arrival date to experiment with them. If they don't bounce back, you're eligible for a refund.
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Wellspring Gardens is the starter plant, AKA “baby plant” shop. We just get you started, so you get all the credit for raising your plants under your green thumb.
How tall are baby plants?
We aim to ship your plants when they’re 3-8” tall, though we often ship them taller than that.
What determines whether I get a 3-, 6-, or even 18-inch-tall plant?
The exact size of the plant we send you is variable on the time of year and how long we've been growing it out.
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