Corozo Palm Plant Care
Acrocomia crispa (Kunth) C.F.Baker ex Becc.
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Acrocomia crispa, also known as the Cuban belly palm or corojo, a palm species which is endemic to Cuba. Formerly placed in its own genus, Gastrococos, recent work found that that genus was nested within Acrocomia.
Every 7–14 days
Full sun
60–90°F
40–70%
At a glance
How do you care for Corozo Palm?
Water Corozo Palm every 7–14 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it full sun. It prefers temperatures of 60–90°F (16–32°C) and 40–70% humidity. Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season.
Where Is the Corozo Palm Native To?
What Is the Corozo Palm?
Corozo Palm (Acrocomia crispa) belongs to the Arecaceae family within the Acrocomia genus. Corozo Palm is native to Cuba. Corozo Palm is also known as Cuban Royal Palm, Gru-gru Palm.
Corozo Palm displays a tall, single-trunk palm growth habit, reaching up to 30 ft tall with a spread of approximately 10 ft. Corozo Palm produces creamy white flowers in large clusters.
Leaf size: approximately 36 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Corozo Palm?
Acrocomia crispa requires watering every 7–14 days. Allow the top layer of soil to dry between waterings to prevent root rot. Reduce watering frequency during winter when growth slows.
Watering Frequency
Every 7–14 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Corozo Palm Need?
Corozo Palm thrives in full sun.
Light Requirement
Full sun
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Corozo Palm Prefer?
Acrocomia crispa grows best at temperatures of 60–90°F. Corozo Palm prefers humidity levels of 40–70%.
Temperature
60–90°F
Humidity
40–70%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Corozo Palm?
Well-draining sandy soil mix with added organic matter. Good drainage is essential for Corozo Palm to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Corozo Palm?
Feed Corozo Palm every 6 months during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced fertilizer diluted to the strength on the label.
Pause feeding in autumn and winter, when growth slows, and never fertilize dry soil — water first.
Fertilizing
Every 6 months
During the growing season
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How Do You Repot a Corozo Palm?
Repot every 2-3 years. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.
How Do You Propagate a Corozo Palm?
Corozo Palm can be propagated through seeds. Similar propagation techniques also apply to grugru palm plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Corozo Palm Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Corozo Palm, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Keep pets from chewing it as a precaution.
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the Corozo Palm?
Corozo Palm is susceptible to spider mites, mealybugs. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the Corozo Palm Need?
Corozo Palm grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13a. It survives winters down to planting zone 13a. Corozo Palm is native to Cuba. In cooler regions, grow Corozo Palm as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 13a
Keep exploring plants
Corozo Palm is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Acrocomia genus — compare its care with other Acrocomia species on PlantoScan.
Acrocomia is part of the Arecaceae plant family — browse all Arecaceae genera and species.
Corozo Palm thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Acrocomia crispa (Kunth) C.F.Baker ex Becc., family Arecaceae (first published in Pomona Coll. Journ. Econ. Bot. ii. 364 (1912).) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Corozo Palm, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 13a, calculated from the plant's minimum temperature.
- Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.
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