{"product_id":"nasiona-kubanskiej-palmy-krolewskiej-roystonea-regia","title":"Cuban Royal Palm Seeds - Roystonea Regia","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:14pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#656B39;\"\u003eRoystonea regia\u003c\/strong\u003e - Cuban Royal Palm\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#656B39;\"\u003eRoystonea regia\u003c\/strong\u003e, known as the \u003cstrong\u003eCuban royal palm\u003c\/strong\u003e, originates from Cuba, where it is the national tree of the country. It naturally occurs also in Florida, the Bahamas, the Cayman Islands, as well as in Mexico, Belize, Honduras, and other regions of Central America and the Caribbean. Due to its exceptional aesthetic qualities, it has spread throughout the tropics and subtropics as an ornamental plant, naturalizing in many places worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:14pt;\"\u003eBotanical Characteristics and Appearance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003eThis impressive palm reaches heights of \u003cstrong\u003e20 to 30 meters\u003c\/strong\u003e, creating a majestic silhouette in the landscape. The trunk is characterized by a thick, gray-white color resembling marble, with a distinctive slight swelling at the base. At the upper part of the trunk, there is a \u003cstrong style=\"color:#656B39;\"\u003esmooth, green leaf sheath\u003c\/strong\u003e that gives the plant a particularly elegant appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003eThe palm’s crown consists of about \u003cstrong\u003e15 feather-like leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e up to \u003cstrong\u003e4 meters\u003c\/strong\u003e long, forming a spreading, green dome. The leaves are strong and flexible, which provides the plant with wind resistance and contributes to its attractive look. Even the first leaves after seed germination offer satisfaction in cultivation, as the palm shows a relatively fast growth rate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:14pt;\"\u003eFlowering and Fruiting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003eThe flowers of \u003cstrong style=\"color:#656B39;\"\u003eRoystonea regia\u003c\/strong\u003e are small and white, adorned with pink stamens. They form spectacular, spreading inflorescences about \u003cstrong\u003e1 meter\u003c\/strong\u003e long, which emerge directly from the palm’s crown. After flowering, the plant produces small, elliptical fruits measuring from \u003cstrong\u003e8 to 15 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e in diameter. Initially green, they turn a characteristic purplish-black color when ripe. The fruits serve as food for birds and bats, which naturally help disperse the seeds of this species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:14pt;\"\u003eCultivation Requirements\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003eThe Cuban royal palm shows relatively low \u003cstrong\u003efrost tolerance down to -2°C\u003c\/strong\u003e, meaning that in the temperate climate of Europe it requires container cultivation with the possibility of moving indoors during winter. The optimal winter temperature is around \u003cstrong\u003e10°C\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003eThe plant prefers \u003cstrong\u003esunny locations\u003c\/strong\u003e and nutrient-rich, well-draining soil. It is well adapted to moist conditions and tolerates occasional flooding. For planting, a mix of soil with perlite and coconut fiber is recommended. During the growing season, from spring to late summer, it is beneficial to use NPK and organic fertilizers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:14pt;\"\u003eUses and Cultural Significance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003eDue to its rapid growth and ease of propagation, \u003cstrong style=\"color:#656B39;\"\u003eRoystonea regia\u003c\/strong\u003e has become a popular element of urban landscapes in tropical regions. The leaves are traditionally used for thatching roofs, and the relatively light wood from the trunk is used in construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003eThe palm also holds significance in folk medicine – the roots are used as a diuretic, and extracts from the fruits are being studied as a potential treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia. As Cuba’s national symbol, it plays an important cultural role in the Santería religion and Christianity, where the leaves are used during Palm Sunday celebrations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003eIn Central American and Caribbean countries, the palm is especially respected and is often planted in prominent places such as avenues, parks, and public squares, where its majestic silhouette provides a spectacular decorative element to any setting.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"mr.seed","offers":[{"title":"3","offer_id":52679664664904,"sku":"1955-88377","price":4.9,"currency_code":"PLN","in_stock":true},{"title":"10","offer_id":52679664697672,"sku":"1955-88378","price":13.9,"currency_code":"PLN","in_stock":true},{"title":"50","offer_id":52679664730440,"sku":"1955-88379","price":47.9,"currency_code":"PLN","in_stock":true},{"title":"100","offer_id":52679664763208,"sku":"1955-88380","price":89.0,"currency_code":"PLN","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0939\/2649\/0440\/files\/879.jpg?v=1770321236","url":"https:\/\/www.mrseed.eu\/en\/products\/nasiona-kubanskiej-palmy-krolewskiej-roystonea-regia","provider":"mr.seed","version":"1.0","type":"link"}