How much sunlight does my Jelly palm need?

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 🏡.

What type of soil should I use for my Jelly palm?

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!

Should I fertilize my Jelly palm?

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!

What is the growth pattern for Jelly palm?

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

Can Jelly palm be grown outdoors?

USDA Hardiness Zone Jelly palm can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 8a-10b . Find your local hardiness zone here .

How can I propagate my Jelly palm?

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.

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Q: Is Jelly palm easy to care for?

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!

Q: How often should I water my Jelly palm?

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.

Also known as

Coquinho-azedo and Butiá

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Butia capitata

Genus

Butia

Family

Arecaceae

Order

Arecales

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.

Water 0.5 cups every
9

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Light

Check the growing potential in your area

A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.

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Finding light for Jelly palm in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Jelly palm: 1ft from a window

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!

Water Needs

Sunlight Needs

Soil

Fertilizer

Growth Pattern

Growing Outdoors

Propagation