Nice to hear from a fellow Michigander (I never did like Michiganian). My suggestion would be to put them in direct sun (south facing window best west will do). I would not transplant anything until late spring when it is really warm and they can be left outside. I also would not fertalize until the same time. Royals are real heat lovers so they won't show much growth indoors in winter unless they are in a constant high 70s. Mist them often and try to keep them in at least 70 degrees. If you can get your hands on a heat mat and place it under the pots they are in that will help. Don't water a lot (again unless you have them in a constant high 70s+. I also would not trim any old brown fronds off until late spring. I hope this helps.

Thanks for the assistance. I too prefer Michigander.

How quickly are your royals growing? And will their root system ever get too large for the pot (I've got about 25' vertically to spare) if kept healthy? I saw some nice royal palms over 20' at the Amway Grand in Grand Rapids in fairly small pots. It was pretty surprising.

Thanks again. I'm sure I'll have more questions in the future.

I have four small sprouts. I just germinated them about 4-5 weeks ago. They all just have one leaf so far and reange from 4-9 inches tall. I do though have three coconut palms and their needs are similar. I would assume that everything would eventually get rootbound. Are you sure the palms you say in GR were royals and not x-mas palms. In either case they may have had their roots cut for transport and that's why they fit in those small pots.

Just bought a 20" tall Venezuelan Royal. Make sure you keep us updated on your findings on your Royals as it is helpfull.

I was wanting to buy a Venezuelan royal

They grow fast !

I think pretty much al royals grow fast given the right conditions. I had a freind in Florida who I would see once a year in February. He lived in Deerfield Beach and I swear his Royals seemed to be at least 5 feet taller each year.

I keep one indoors by a west window in the winter, water weekly, it seems to be doing just fine.

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