Assistance please w/ Venezuelan Royal

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Assistance please w/ Venezuelan Royal

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Bought one that is about 2' tall with a 9" "trunk" the size of a pencil. Has two strap leaves and a third starting to open.
I bought "Miracle Grow Cactus, Palm & Citrus" soil and added some more perlite & a bunch of Pensacola Beach sand. Watered in well. I know I need to keep in in filtered sun for now, but any more advice? Any thoughts on what I have done so far????
Thanks!


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Kansas,

Nice soil mix...try for as much winter sun as you can...

My advice---

Spray mist her 3 times daily....

Water her only when she absolutely needs it..for now...

Sounds like a real nice palm...


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Got it in the bathroom with an East sun that hits right on her for about 10-15 minutes, then it's just regular sun light coming thru. Probably the brightest spot in the house for all day.
Also, since it is in the bathroom, I am hopeing that the fog from the three showers a day (Me, wife, 4 year old son) helps with the humidity levels.
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Kansas,

You come across some real neat specimans?

Sounds like you've got all the right stuff...just watch the mold and mildew from too much humidity...

She should be fine...


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