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How to Grow and Care for Curly palm

Curly palm, also known as Sentry palm

Curly palm is a low-maintenance houseplant, requiring basic care that aligns with most indoor palms. It thrives in indirect light with some tolerance to shade, making it versatile for various indoor settings. Special care points include consistent moisture without waterlogging, which can be achieved through regular but moderate watering. Additionally, maintaining high humidity around curly palm helps replicate its native tropical environment, promoting lush foliage and overall health. Pruning is minimal, focusing on removing only brown or damaged fronds.

Watering schedule: Every 1-2 weeks

Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

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Planting and Growing Curly palm

Toughness	High
Care Level	Low
Care Difficulty	Easy
Lifespan	Perennial
Watering Schedule	Every 1-2 weeks
Sunlight Requirements	Full sun
Soil pH	6-7
Hardiness Zones	9-11

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Curly palm is characterized by its upright growth habit, with a single, slender trunk that can reach heights up to 10 feet (3 meters). The trunk is topped by a crown of arched fronds that are deep green, glossy, and can grow up to 6 feet (1.8 meters) long. Each frond is pinnate, with leaflets arranged on either side of a central rachis. The leaflets themselves are somewhat stiff and have a tendency to curl slightly. Curly palm's flowering structure, an inflorescence, emerges below the crown and bears small, cream-colored flowers.

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