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Jelly palm

About Jelly palm

Jelly Palm is a popular landscape plant in the northern areas of Florida, the Gulf and Atlantic area of the southeast, and in North Florida. This cold-hardy palm has feathery, palm, pinnate leaves that arch inwards towards a thick, stout trunk. It can reach up to 20 feet tall and is erect and single-stemmed.

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Butia capitata

Genus

Butia

Family

Arecaceae

Order

Arecales

Also known as

Coquinho-azedo and Butiá

How to care for Jelly palm

💦 Water

How often to water your Jelly palm

Jelly palm needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

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☀️ Light

Finding light for Jelly palm in your home

Jelly palm love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Jelly palm does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Jelly palm in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Jelly palm

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Jelly palm: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Jelly palm after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

💡 FAQs

⭐ Difficulty Level

Jelly palm is generally easy to care for, though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

How to Grow Jelly palm →

Benefits of Growing Jelly palm →

Common Jelly palm Problems →

Outdoor Care Guide for Jelly palm →

💦 Water Needs

Jelly palm prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Jelly palm Water Frequency →

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☀️ Sunlight Needs

Jelly palm requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Jelly palm Light Requirements →

Jelly palm Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →

🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Jelly palm is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.

Is Jelly palm Edible? →

Jelly palm Toxicity to Cats →

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🪴 Soil

Jelly palm does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

Best Soil Mix for Jelly palm →

Best Pots for Jelly palm →

When and How to Successfully Repot Jelly palm →

What Are Healthy Jelly palm Roots →

💩 Fertilizer

Jelly palm grows very slowly and doesn’t require added fertilizer. Replacing your plant’s potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

How Much and When to Fertilize Jelly palm →

⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Jelly palm grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.

Jelly palm Lifecycle →

Jelly palm Size Guide →

How and When to Prune Jelly palm →

🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Jelly palm can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 8a-11b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Jelly palm Temperature Tolerance →

Jelly palm Hardiness Zones →

Landscaping Ideas with Jelly palm →

When to Plant Jelly palm →

How to Plant Jelly palm →

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Winter Care for Jelly palm →

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Is Jelly palm a Weed? →

🌱 Propagation

The seeds of Jelly palm can be used to grow new plants! After your plant flowers, any seeds that formed can be collected and germinated in potting soil.

How to Propagate Jelly palm →

🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Jelly palm, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!

🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.