Features
Traveller’s Palm is not a true palm, in fact it’s fanned branching structure and foliage are distinctively different from the typical palm. The common name comes from the plant’s unique, somewhat two-dimensional fan of foliage that tends to align in an east-west direction when growing in its natural habitat. As a result of this interesting growth habit a wandering traveler could use this tree to gain a sense of direction, just like a compass. This “flat” fan of foliage enables it to be used in places where height is desired without taking up a wide range of space.
Uses
A spectacular potted plant for large indoor spaces with bright windows. Can also be grown outdoors in a patio planter during the summer and brought indoors for the winter.
Last re-potted at least 2 years ago it is leaning heavily to one side. Guess I have to take the repot every 2 years rule seriously.
Hi Margaret,
It definitely sounds like it’s time to repot your traveler’s palm and realign your plant so that it’s upright again. Transplanting every two years is an opportunity to judge whether your plant needs a larger pot, as well as refresh the soil that has become compacted and depleted of nutrients over time.