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Would any of these work inside?

K_Palm

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These are all between 1g-3g:

B. hapala

C. macrocarpa

C. acuminata

D. pembana

P. coronata

Karel Castro

Burbank, CA (San Fernando Valley)

A proud owner of many potted palms :)

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They'd all work inside given the right conditions.  I suspect the C. acuminata and the Pinanga would require more humidity than the others.  If you have a bright spot or a spot that gets sun then the D. pembana will take that.  I think I remember Dave in So Cal saying he has a C. macrocarpa as a houseplant and it does fine.  I don't have much experience with a lot of houseplants but the ones that I have really appreciate regular (once a month) rinsing off and soil leeching.  Check for mealy bugs, scale, mites often.  I'm starting a new indoor experiment; Washingtonia robusta.  I know I'm crazy like a barnacle but I want to see if I can get super long stretched out petioles.  I think it'll be cool.

Matt Bradford

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Spring Valley, CA (8.5 miles inland from San Diego Bay)

10B on the hill (635 ft. elevation)

9B in the canyon (520 ft. elevation)

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matt you'll hafta cut a hole in your roof after a few months for that weed!

the "prince of snarkness."

 

still "warning-free."

 

san diego,california,left coast.

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Karel - I'm glad you started this topic. I was wondering if a Veitchia arecina would survive as an indoor plant?

Scott

San Fernando Valley, California

Sunset Climate Zone 18

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K:

Since all the palms you describe appear to like the shade, all should at least stand a fighting chance of doing well indoors.

With flourescent lights, or uncurtained windows.

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Scott, I know for a fact that Veitchia arecina will grow indoors.  It's a tough plant.  The more light the better but I've seen a 10 footer pokin' along in a dark north side bedroom w/ very little light.  It only held 2 or 3 leaves but kept going.  This plant was heavily neglected too.  It's definately worth a try.

Matt Bradford

"Manambe Lavaka"

Spring Valley, CA (8.5 miles inland from San Diego Bay)

10B on the hill (635 ft. elevation)

9B in the canyon (520 ft. elevation)

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I decided to go with the D. pembana.  I was kicking around the idea of using a humidifier next to it :)  Has anyone done this for inside plants?

Dave you mentioned that the D. leptocheilos needs lots of humidity.  How do I provide that out doors?  Should I mist?

Karel Castro

Burbank, CA (San Fernando Valley)

A proud owner of many potted palms :)

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(K_Palm @ Dec. 14 2006,13:14)

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I decided to go with the D. pembana.  I was kicking around the idea of using a humidifier next to it :)  Has anyone done this for inside plants?

Dave you mentioned that the D. leptocheilos needs lots of humidity.  How do I provide that out doors?  Should I mist?

THe best thing to do is either: (1) plant it among a lot of other water-loving plants so that their transpiration ("breahting") will moisten the air; (2) plant near a body of water, like a pond; or (3) mist.

Misting is the least desirable because it only works while you're actually misting, and if it's really dry it works hardly at all.

dave

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