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Whats the difference Between Royal Palm and Majesty Palm

Nakheel

By Nakheel
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Nakheel Apprentice

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Can anyone help..

What's the difference between Royal Palm(Roystonea Regia) and Majesty Palm (Ravenea Rivularis)??

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The most obvious difference is the huge, green crownshaft of the royal.

Nakheel Apprentice

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Is that the only difference?

KennyRE317 Mentor

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a lot of the majesty palms I've seen have a much larger base to top ratio in the trunk

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Hi Nakeel!

Welcome to our group!

There are many differences between a Majesty (Ravenea rivularis) and a Royal (Roystonea).

Here are similarities: Both get really thick in the trunk and tall with time, both want warm temperatures and plenty of water. I'm pretty sure a Royal will grow in Oman (they'll grow in our California desert); not quite so sure about a Majesty.

If you're not wanting to grow one where you are, maybe you could explain what's important to you? We'll be glad to help!

Welcome again!

dave

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Royals will grow in full sun with little water, whereas Majesties grow in more shady wet areas. The Majesties are slower growing so have a "stumpier" look where the royals grow very tall fairly quickly.

Aloha, JungleGina

Zone 9b, Sunny Sarasota, Florida

KennyRE317 Mentor

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Royals will grow in full sun with little water, whereas Majesties grow in more shady wet areas. The Majesties are slower growing so have a "stumpier" look where the royals grow very tall fairly quickly.

I have a majesty I purchased a couple of years ago (was pretty small what I bought it), it was neglected and was almost dead while everything in the yard was being completely cleared out. it's been sitting in full sun and regular watering and seems to be doing pretty good with plenty of new fronds although it's a super slow grower in the 15g bucket I have it in .... I've never read how to care for particular plants before this year but always assumed plants need a lot of sun. my neighbor has a pair of pretty massive ones, I think the trunk is at least 3' in diameter at the base and is in 100% full sun but we're somewhat close to the coast so it doesn't get over 90 too often

DoomsDave Grand Master

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My experience is that Majesties and Royals both do best in full sun, though I suspect in a desert area majesties might appreciate some shade.

Majesties also have a tendency to suffer from nutrient deficiencies in some soils, usually from problems with magnesium uptake.

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Royals will definitely need alot of water int he desert. In florida, naturally they will do fine as they are native. But royals love water and do best with lots of it. the majesty is also much more finicky with micronutrients. Ive seen hugh royals(60+' tall), Ive never seen a big majesty.

Formerly in Gilbert AZ, zone 9a/9b. Now in Palmetto, Florida Zone 9b/10a??

 

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Walter John

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Perhaps these links to each palm may help you consider the differences further. Once you become a palm nut, lost to the life you once knew, you will observe a myriad of differences in the obvious areas of trunk and crown of leaves etc.

http://www.pacsoa.org.au/palms/Roystonea/regia.html

http://www.pacsoa.org.au/palms/Ravenea/rivularis.html

Happy Gardening

Cheers,

Wal

Queensland, Australia.

DoomsDave Grand Master

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Nakeel, keep on asking the questions, we're here to help.

If you want to plant a garden, post some pictures, so we can help with that.

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colin Peters Grand Master

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There are a couple of majesties out on Sand Island, by Honolulu Airport in a dry hot, full sun location , and are surviving, although not looking

super healthy, but it is a testament to their durability. I have posted pics before of my father in law's majesties, and they are growing quite quickly

in full sun, but they do get irrigation every other day, in Kuliouou Valley, Oahu.

Nakheel Apprentice

Nakheel

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All,

Many thanks for your clear feedback...very mucgh appreciated... :)

Nakheel Apprentice

Nakheel

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All,



Many thanks for your clear feedback...very much appreciated...




Royal Palms do very well here( I planted 15 royals, 2 years ago and all florishing)...I was at the Nursery and saw Majesty Palms-Double stem- for sale. I just wanted to do some research before buying one)-


In addition I picked up 2 Christmas Palms and potted them in a ceramic pot.(attached) appearantly they are very similar to Royal Palm( Full sun, Drought Tolorent..etc) but a dwarf verity....

DoomsDave Grand Master

DoomsDave

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All,

Many thanks for your clear feedback...very much appreciated...

Royal Palms do very well here( I planted 15 royals, 2 years ago and all florishing)...I was at the Nursery and saw Majesty Palms-Double stem- for sale. I just wanted to do some research before buying one)-

In addition I picked up 2 Christmas Palms and potted them in a ceramic pot.(attached) appearantly they are very similar to Royal Palm( Full sun, Drought Tolorent..etc) but a dwarf verity....

How about a picture of your line of royals? We'd love to see them.

If you have trouble posting, let me know and I can help.

dave

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Any data in this post is provided 'as is' and in no event shall I be liable for any damages, including, without limitation, damages resulting from accuracy or lack thereof, insult, or lost profits or revenue, claims by third parties or for other similar costs, or any special, incidental, or consequential damages arising out of my opinion or the use of this data. The accuracy or reliability of the data is not guaranteed or warranted in any way and I disclaim liability of any kind whatsoever, including, without limitation, liability for quality, performance, merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose arising out of the use, or inability to use my data. Other terms may apply.

Nakheel Apprentice

Nakheel

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Sure.. Here are some pics of my Royals....

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