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Roystonea Regia

Also known as

Cuban Royal Palm, Cuban Royal Palm, Florida royal palm and Cuban royal palm

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Roystonea regia

Genus

Roystonea

Family

Arecaceae

Order

Arecales

How to care for Roystonea Regia

💦 Water

How often to water your Roystonea Regia

Roystonea Regia 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

Roystonea Regia love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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

Roystonea Regia does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

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

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Roystonea Regia

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Roystonea Regia: 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 Roystonea Regia after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

What kind the plant is this?

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💡 FAQs

💦 Water Needs

Roystonea Regia 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.

Cuban Royal Palm Water Frequency →

Cuban Royal Palm Root Rot →

☀️ Sunlight Needs

Roystonea Regia 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 🏡.

Cuban Royal Palm Light Requirements →

Cuban Royal Palm Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →

🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Greg does not have confirmed data on this plant’s toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, it’s always best to consult a medical professional.

If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control at US (800) 222-1222. If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA at US (888) 426-4435.

⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Roystonea Regia 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.

How and When to Prune Cuban Royal Palm →

🧐 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.