SPECIMEN NO. #46
🟢 PET SAFE
Family: Arecaceae
Ravenea rivularis
Common Name: Majesty Palm
Majesty Palm (Ravenea rivularis) is a houseplant in the Arecaceae family, native to Africa. It is a bright indirect-light species that thrives between 2500 and 6500 lux. Optimal indoor care calls for watering roughly every 5 days, temperatures of 16–30°C, and about 65% humidity. According to ASPCA data, it is non-toxic and considered pet-safe for cats and dogs. It is also known as Majestic Palm.
ASPCA Pet Toxicity Determination
Toxic to Dogs?
NO (Safe)
Toxic to Cats?
NO (Safe)
Clinical Symptoms:
Non-toxic. Safe for dogs and cats.
Quantitative Care Thresholds
Light Level Profile
Bright Indirect
Minimum Light Requirement
2500 Lux
Maximum Light Tolerance
6500 Lux
Watering Frequency
Every 5 Days
Temperature Envelope
16°C – 30°C
Ideal Ambient Humidity
65% RH
Taxonomic & Field Verification
GBIF Usage Key
2739031
Native Biogeographical Range
Africa; BR; Global; Madagascar; TW