Majesty palm
Ravenea rivularis (Aracaceae)
Also called Majestic Palm.
Cats and dogs
Non-toxic to cats and dogs
Cats: non-toxic Dogs: non-toxic
Not expected to poison cats or dogs. Eating any plant can still cause vomiting or an upset stomach, so keep it out of reach of chewers.
Source: ASPCA entry "Majesty Palm", checked October 3, 2026.
Light
- Low light 3+ mol
- Medium light 6+ mol Copes
- Bright indirect 10+ mol Best
- Direct sun 12+ mol
Needs bright, indirect light; direct sun can scorch the fronds and too little light can yellow the leaves.
Direct sun: best kept out of it.
On our scale it grows well from about 10 mol/m²/day and holds on down to roughly 1.1 (how these numbers are set).
Care
Care level: Demanding. Water: Keep the soil consistently moist but avoid overwatering, which can cause root rot.
Needs high humidity and can be difficult to keep indoors; low humidity invites pests.
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