Saturday, October 26, 2013



Ravenala (ra-VEN-ah-la) madagascariensis, Local Name Banana Palm- An Accent Plant


It is also called "Traveler's Palm", and ‘Fan Palm'. It can achieve a height upto 40 feet. It is hardy to US Zone 9a to 11. Lahore climate is conducive. Parts are poisonous. Bloom color is green or white. Attractive to BBB- birds, butterflies and bees. 

Evening look. Along Sarwar Road. Lahore.
 Photo 22 October 2013
Distinctive Plant. DeSOM, Lahore. 17 Oct 13
Flowering- Shape resembles with Birds of Paradise
Photo 17 Oct 13
Along the pavement.
Can grow indoor,but becomes massive.
Clumping due to suckers of plant.
Can live on low water once established.


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