Plant guide
Majesty Palm
Ravenea rivularis
Majesty palm is considered non-toxic to cats. Check for Ravenea rivularis on the label; the word palm alone does not identify the plant.
Non-toxic does not mean edible. Eating plant material can still upset your cat’s stomach.
What this guide covers: This guide covers Ravenea rivularis only. A shared common name or similar appearance does not establish that another plant has the same assessment.
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Plant identity
- Scientific name
- Ravenea rivularis
- Scope
- Species
- Family
- Not recorded
- Also known as
- No reviewed aliases available
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How to grow this plant
Container growing guidance for Ravenea rivularis.
- Light
- Bright indirect light
Provide bright, indirect light and protect from direct sun.
- Watering
- Keep evenly moist
Keep the mix consistently moist with good drainage; neither drought nor waterlogging is desirable.
- Temperature
- Growing range: 65–85°F / 18–29°C
Avoid abrupt changes and cold drafts.
- Humidity
- Higher humidity
High humidity is important, which can make this palm challenging in a dry room.
- Potting
- Use a moist but well-drained, loamy potting mix.
- Through the year
- Keep away from heating and cooling vents.
Growing-guide sources
- ravenea rivularis - Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox ↗NC State Extension · Accessed 2026-10-13
Care guidance for the named taxon; indoor recommendations take precedence over outdoor hardiness information.
Growing advice reviewed 2026-10-14. Plant safety is assessed separately.
Reviewed safety information
- Toxic principle
- Not recorded in the reviewed evidence
- Reported signs
- Not recorded in the reviewed evidence
Missing information is unknown. It should not be interpreted as an absence of risk.
Safe alternatives
No verified alternative recommendations are available for this guide.