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Cuban Royal Palm

Also known as

Florida royal palm and Cuban royal palm

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Roystonea regia

Genus

Roystonea

Family

Arecaceae

Order

Arecales

How to care for Cuban Royal Palm

💦 Water

How often to water your Cuban Royal Palm

Cuban Royal 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

Finding light for Cuban Royal Palm in your home

Cuban Royal Palm love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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

Cuban Royal Palm does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Cuban Royal Palm in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Cuban Royal Palm

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Cuban Royal 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 Cuban Royal Palm after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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💡 FAQs

💦 Water Needs

Cuban Royal 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.

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☀️ Sunlight Needs

Cuban Royal 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 🏡.

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🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Cuban Royal 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.

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⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Cuban Royal Palm will branch off as it grows. To encourage branching, pinch off the newest growth at the tip and the stem will branch off into two.

Cuban Royal Palm Lifecycle →

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🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Cuban Royal Palm can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 10a-11b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

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🍂 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 Cuban Royal 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.