Syagrus romanzoffiana

Queen Palm

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A vigorous tropical palm with a smooth grey trunk and large, arching pinnate fronds. Often used in landscaping as an ornamental accent or indoor specimen in bright spaces.
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Plant Details

Common Name Queen Palm
Family Arecaceae
Genus Syagrus
Species Romanzoffiana
Origin South America (Argentina, Brazil)
Blooming Rare indoors, yellow/white flowers in summer.
Leaf Color Golden-green to emerald green
Sunlight Half-shade / Sun
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly check Yes
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-draining sandy loam with organic matter; tolerates slight salinity.

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Watering

Keep soil moist during growing season; drought tolerant once established. Reduce in winter.

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Sunlight & Care

Prefers full sun to partial shade; young plants tolerate lower light indoors.

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Fertilization

Apply slow-release palm fertilizer monthly (high Mg/K) from March to October.

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Pruning

Remove dead fronds only. Never cut green leaflets to prevent heart rot.

Pest Control Mealybug Red Palm Weevil Scale Insect Spider Mite

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

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eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
25° – 104°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
30% – 75%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
1500 – 20000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
1200 – 3500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
20% – 65%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
400 – 1800
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)
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Common Problems

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