Queen Palms

Queen Palms Care

Arecastrum romanzoffianum

Other names: Cocos Palm

What is the plant

Queen Palm grows in the humid subtropics of eastern South America from the estuary of the Parana River to the state of Bahia in Brazil, in marshy places, on damp clay soils on mountain slopes, and in savannahs on moist, fertile, sometimes saline soils.

Queens Palms are beautiful palm trees with slim trunks that still have signs of old foliage on them. The leaves are complex, pinnate, and slightly drooping. They are dark green, on long petioles, and gently hanging down. Leaf segments are straight and glossy, about 15-20 in (40-50 cm) in length. The leaf blades' undersides are painted in lighter hues. During the flowering season, a stunning 4 ft (1.5-m) long branching inflorescence with numerous little cream or white flowers arises underneath the crown. The fruits are spherical berries with a diameter of approximately 1 in (2 cm) that turn orange when ripe.

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Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Part Sun

Temperature

20°C - 25°C

Hardiness zone

9b - 11

Difficulty

Medium

How to Care for the Plant

Water
In the summer, water Queen Palm often but thoroughly, allowing the soil to dry between waterings. After watering, drain any extra moisture that has gathered in the pan. The substrate can dry up to 1/3 of its depth in the winter. Drought tolerance is higher than waterlogging tolerance in this plant.
Pruning
Pruning is not required, except perhaps only to rejuvenate a plant that has lost its decorative effect.
Fertilizer
In spring and summer, feed Queen Palm with a balanced fertilizer at half concentration monthly.

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Sunlight
In indoor settings, Queen Palm is one of the most resistant palms. It is usually placed in a bright location; however, in the summer, the south window requires light shielding during the hot daytime hours.
Soil
The plant adapts well to various soil types but prefers neutral to slightly acidic soils with enough drainage and organic content.
Propagation
It reproduces well from seeds, but this takes a long time - the germination period alone takes 3-4 months. When daughter plants form near the mother plant, they are separated and placed in separate containers.

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Temperature
In spring and summer, the temperature should be around 68-77°F (20 - 25°C). During the winter, the temperature should not fall below 60°F (15°C).
Container
The pot for the plant should be tall and stable. At the bottom, you need to place a drainage layer.
Fun fact
This plant is called Queen Palm for its proud stand - a tall, straight, columnar trunk.