Dwarf Majesty Palm

Dwarf Majesty Palm is Ravenea hildebrandtii, an accepted species native to the Comoros. Kew describes it as a shrub or tree of the wet tropical biome, and Palmpedia records it from moist forest on Grand Comore, Moheli, and Anjouan. [Kew Plants of the World Online](https://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:669547-1/general-information) · [Palmpedia](https://www.palmpedia.net/wiki/index.php/Ravenea_hildebrandtii) ## Form and setting Palmpedia describes a compact palm with a full crown that may flower while young, and characterizes it as rarely exceeding about 8 feet. Its island-forest origin and smaller stature distinguish it from larger canopy palms; use it as a specimen in a warm, sheltered tropical planting or collection. ## Maintenance Keep the root zone evenly moist but well drained, and provide warmth and protection from frost. The documented habitat is moist forest, so avoid prolonged drought or dry indoor air. Allow room for its crown and do not bury the trunk base deeply. Outdoor performance depends on local climate; retain protection in cool regions.