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Queen Palm (Syagrus romanzoffiana)

Syagrus romanzoffiana, the Queen Palm, is a graceful South American palm tree with feathery fronds and prolific orange fruit.

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Sunlight

Prefers full sun but tolerates partial shade.

Watering

Water regularly, allowing soil to dry slightly between waterings.

Soil

Well-draining soil is crucial. Prefers sandy loam but tolerates a range of soil types.

Temperature

Thrives in warm temperatures between 18-27°C.

Habitat

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Feed with a balanced palm fertilizer during the growing season.

Care Requirements

Light

Prefers full sun but tolerates partial shade.

Needs at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily.

Water

Water regularly, allowing soil to dry slightly between waterings.

Reduce watering in cooler months.

Soil

Well-draining soil is crucial. Prefers sandy loam but tolerates a range of soil types.

Temperature

Thrives in warm temperatures between 18-27°C.

Can tolerate brief dips but is sensitive to frost.

Habitat

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Feed with a balanced palm fertilizer during the growing season.

Include micronutrients like magnesium and potassium.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Tree

Plant Category

Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Ground, Garden, Pot

Plant Environment

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

10-15 m

Spread

3-6 m

Growth Rate

Moderate

Dormancy

None

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Pinnate

Flower Size

0.5-1 cm

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Synonyms
Arecastrum romanzoffianum (Cham.) Becc.
Calappa acrocomioides (Drude) Kuntze
Calappa australis (Mart.) Kuntze
Calappa datil (Drude & Griseb.) Kuntze
Calappa martiana (Drude & Glaz.) Kuntze
Calappa plumosa (Hook.f.) Kuntze
Calappa romanzoffiana (Cham.) Kuntze
Cocos acrocomioides Drude
Cocos arechavaletana Barb.Rodr.
Cocos australis Mart.
Cocos datil Drude & Griseb.
Cocos geriba Barb.Rodr.
Cocos martiana Drude & Glaz.
Cocos plumosa Hook.f.
Cocos romanzoffiana Cham.
Syagrus plumosa (Hook.f.) Bosse
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classLiliopsida
  • orderArecales
  • familyArecaceae
  • genusSyagrus
  • speciesSyagrus romanzoffiana
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

Rating: 0/5

Edible

No

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