licuri palm

Licuri palm (Syagrus coronata) prefers to be watered approximately once per week. The amount of water should be sufficient to keep the soil slightly moist, but not overly soggy. During the hot summer months, the soil should be fully saturated with water and allowed to completely dry out between waterings. During the cooler months, the soil should still be kept slightly moist, but slightly drier than in the summer. It is best to water licuri palm early in the morning.

The Licuri Palm (Syagrus coronata) needs plenty of sunshine in order to thrive. It should get at least 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight each day to form strong, healthy stems and abundant leaves. In ideal growing conditions, this could include up to 12 hours of direct sunlight every day. However, if an area is particularly hot, its best to shade the Licuri Palm during the hottest parts of the day. If it is receiving inadequate sunlight, its growth and flowering will be stunted.

Licuri palm trees should be pruned twice a year—once in late winter and then again in late summer. Pruning should target dead or diseased limbs and leaves. If the Licuri palm is not pruned regularly, it may become overgrown and have an unbalanced shape. During pruning, remove any branches that are crossing or rubbing together and any that are growing straight up into the sky. Remove no more than a third of the canopy at 1 time. Also keep an eye out for dead flower stalks and remove them when they appear.