How large can a traveler palm grow in a pot?

[microscopes]

I’ve always wanted a Traveler Palm but I have no in-ground space remaining for one. I do however have patio space. I was thinking of purchasing an 8 foot traveler palm and putting it in a 35 gallon pot outside on my patio.

Does anyone know how large the traveler can grow in a limited space like a 35 gallon pot?

[Fishinsteeg234]

These grow big (Ravenala madagascariensis).You can put one in a 35, but next year it will want a 45, next into a 65, to 100, etc. The leaves are like sails and will easily blow over in a freestanding pot in any tropical-like storm. Your best best will be trying to purposefully get it pot bound and dwarfed to keep it small enough for a few years. It is doable, you can search online for this size available for sale. Otherwise, this species (not an actual palm) wants to get in the ground and get big. 

[DTS]

31 minutes ago, Fishinsteeg234 said:

These grow big (Ravenala madagascariensis).You can put one in a 35, but next year it will want a 45, next into a 65, to 100, etc. The leaves are like sails and will easily blow over in a freestanding pot in any tropical-like storm. Your best best will be trying to purposefully get it pot bound and dwarfed to keep it small enough for a few years. It is doable, you can search online for this size available for sale. Otherwise, this species (not an actual palm) wants to get in the ground and get big. 

or just grow one from seed, lol

[Than]

The growth also depends on the local climate. I have seen Ravenalas in Indonesia and in northern India, on the ground. The ones in Indonesia that see no winters at all are double the size of those in India. I guess those in Florida experience winters so they won't get as huge. 

 

[Hardypalms]

6 hours ago, DTS1 said:

or just grow one from seed, lol

Nice, I want one!

 

Pat

[Hardypalms]

49 minutes ago, ego said:

The growth also depends on the local climate. I have seen Ravenalas in Indonesia and in northern India, on the ground. The ones in Indonesia that see no winters at all are double the size of those in India. I guess those in Florida experience winters so they won't get as huge. 

 

They are plenty big for me the ones i see in South Florida!

 

Pat

[Than]

6 minutes ago, Hardypalms said:

They are plenty big for me the ones i see in South Florida!

 

Pat

Wait until you see one on the equator.