PALMS IN POTS
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I guess it's time for an update. I lost my job in January, lost my car, lost my apartment. Depression hit me really hard. Really hard. Not going into details, but if a friend of mine didn't happen to catch a layover in Texas, I wouldn't be here. He rented me a U-Haul to help me get back to my family's house in Mississippi. I wasn't in the greatest mindset, and I left most of my palms and plants in the apartment. I brought my spindle, C. Plumosa, my L. Weddellaniums, a couple snake plants, a Mangave, and my BxLyto. Everything else was left in the apartment and donated to the staff. They must be happy, because they didn't charge me for breaking the lease or not …
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Unfortunate News
by PlanterPalm- 1 reply
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Hey everyone, I know its been a long time since I have posted. I've been going through LOT. Thankfully life is getting better and I'm doing better. But I'm sadly here to say Ive lost plants. 2 died from spidermites I thought it was hardwater buildup on the leaves. 4 Died because my old roommates left the windows open all night. 1 died bc a dog was left unsupervised and ate it. The roommates even tore up my spindle palm. Breaking a front and severely bending the other so I cut them off. I have moved but that sucks bc I'm going from direct morning/ afternoon sun to NO direct lights at all. I do wanna continue my palm journey. Im gonna get a humidifier and some aluminum ligh…
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Kentia dying
by Than- 1 follower
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Hello all; I thought maybe someone could diagnose this poor Howea which I have never seen myself so far but my brother has sent me photos. He bought it about a month or two ago and he repotted it about a week later. He has put it in a very bright spot but no direct sun. He may have underwatered in the beginning but I told him to water a bit more. Humidity is quite low in his flat, sometimes 50% but when heating is on (not so often) it can go down to 20%. Can you tell what the problem is from this photo? Low humidity could be the culprit in combination with too little water maybe? My Howea is in the ground and can take the entire summer with 30% humidity with no issues. …
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Windmill palm roots girdling in a small pot.
by Palmettos- 1 follower
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I just got this windwill for literally 14 bucks. But the pot ia very small for It's size. I want to plant in the ground now. What steps should I take before planting it? The climate is very hot and dry here in the summer and winters are wet and mild.
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This is our new room. It is open at the top. We will close it with a tarpaulin. On a table, we have mixed coconut fibers with perlite and a little bit of potting soil for the seeds. Unfortunately, it is still damp, as is the palm soil on the floor. We are letting it dry.
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Show me your coconut palms!
by TJ_Palmetto- 2 followers
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I live in Charlottesville Virginia growing zone 7b this is my first coconut palm! It's thrived for me outside all summer and is about to have it's first winter with me. I have a spot prepared for it in my sunroom on a heat mat under a grow light with relatively high humidity around 60-70% average. Fingers crossed I can get this guy through to the next growing season. I'd love to see your potted coconut palms for some inspiration!
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Inquiry about palm ID
by Vee- 1 follower
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Hi everyone, I recently inherited this palm. I am wondering if it is a Parlor Palm / Chamaedorea elegans or something else. Any tips? Should I look at the root system? Look into the soil and possibly repot? Thank you in advance.
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happypalms More palms in pots 1 2 3 4 5
by happypalms- 188 replies
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Trying to push the cold tolerance to another level with my mesocarpa it has survived two winters in a protected hothouse so far not sure if it will ever be planted out might be one that lives in the hothouse permanently time will tell any information about cold tolerance of this palm is greatly appreciated 2 degrees Celsius temperatures a lot of palms from Vanuatu and New Caledonia do well in my area I even have a tag saying cold protect just so I don’t forget the two older leaves that are not looking good are from tropical growth prior to my purchase the fresh one is subtropical growth I have noticed the tropical grown purchased palms almost sulk until they get new subtr…
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North Carolina Container Ranch 1 2 3
by MrTropical- 106 replies
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My container ranch in coastal southeastern North Carolina... Windmill Palm (Trachycarpus fortunei) This palm joined the club in March 2025 as a 7-gallon. It has exceeded my expectations... March 2025: July 2025: Needle Palm (Rhapidophyllum hystrix) This palm was purchased in 2022 from Northeast Ohio Palms as a 3-gallon. It was briefly planted in the ground in western N.C. before I moved across the state. It has been through multiple tropical storms since 2023; Idalia, Ophelia, Debby, and PTC 8. It developed what I suspect was an iron deficiency in early March of this year, but that has since been addressed... July 2025: …
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Bug free plant shops (Europe)
by David_Sweden- 1 follower
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I wonder if anyone can share their experience of bug status of web shops and chain stores. Obviously it is a must to have bug free plants if they are indoors and live more than 1 year and are big (too big to shower several times per year in a bathroom) and also, if you have any big perennial plant then you don't want to mix it with one that can have bugs. I have bought I think at least 10 palm trees from Palmeperpaket.de over the years and every time but once they have been bug free, and when I told them they got very embarrased and immediately gave me my money back. Granted it is not easy to achieve 100% bug free status. Sadly PPP don't have a lot of palms th…
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Hi everyone, I’ve been reading through a lot of threads here and finally decided to ask a question that’s been on my mind for a while. I grow all of my palms in pots, mainly because I’m limited on space and need the flexibility to move them around during colder months. Overall things are going fairly well, but I still feel like I’m guessing more than I should in certain areas. One specific point I keep circling back to is how often container-grown palms actually need fertilizer compared to in-ground palms. I know nutrients leach out of pots much faster, especially with frequent watering, but I’m never quite sure where the line is between “help…
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Grow light addendum
by JohnAndSancho- 9 replies
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Ok. After a few years of growing indoors now and using a bunch of different types of lights, I figured I'd share what I've found. I didn't write down my numbers but I can if anyone wants them. First off, $1 grow bulbs on eBay are trash. Figures it goes without saying, but figured I'd mention it. I didn't even bother testing it. Bulbs are fine if you only need to light one or 2 plants, but the closer the better. The light drops off dramatically the farther away your plants are from your lights regardless. Shop lights are fine for a temporary overwintering setup or if you just want foliage. I'm having good results with the $16.88 Walma…
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when and how to divide?
by Than- 1 follower
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Two Burretiokentia hapala seeds sprouted in the same pot and quite close to each other. When and how should I divide them? How risky is it? I'd rather just kill one if it's risky to lose both.
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Licuala Mapu Soil
by Tropical Toni- 2 replies
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I have a little Licuala Mapu that has been slowly declining in my greenhouse cabinet. 🥲 After doing a bit of reading I think the issue is the soil. I think what caused the decline of the palm was water logged soil, so the leaves started showing browning on the edges & then eventual death to some leaves. I am not typically an overwater-er so I am surprised I ran into this issue ! I think also what the main culprit was inside the cabinet the pot has drainage holes on the bottom & sits in a tray of water (which I add to increase the overall humidity in the cabinet) - so the pot has been waterlogged for quite some time ! Anyways, I have b…
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Dypsis Lutescens number of seeds in pot?
by David_Sweden- 1 follower
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This is a suckering species and can be found in many stores at low prices, one of the most common palms, but very beautiful (if healthy). Typical look when 1.2m in a chain store: I wonder two things: Do they plant one seed, and all that is suckers? Or are the many stems because of suckers and multiple seeds? And if the latter: Won't it be awfully crowded after a few years (and look like crap and do poorly)? These are 1.3 to 1.5m i e almost the same size, but much fewer (and sturdier) stems, looks more professional IMHO and more developed (less "weedy"): Has many names: Chrysalidocarpus lutescens, golden cane palm, areca palm, butterfly palm, ba…
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Adonidia trunk line
by jazz8751- 1 follower
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Hi ! Is it normal to see this line when moving the trunk ? Like it seem too flexible to my eye. Or maybe it’s just growing and it will become stronger with time. thanks
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I need some help with this little sabal minor cherooke I got as a present (first time having this palm)
by Tosiek_Poland- 1 follower
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I got it in christmas it was okay for the first few weeks it had perfect conditions for overwintering (temp: 10C-5C, slight watering once a month, a lot of light) then It started browning and leaves got a bit curled up , so I touched the ground feeling that it was a bit dry decided to water it and put it in a warmer room (15C-20C) looked at it today and its worse. I dont know what to do because all of the other plants are fine and only sabal has a problem I dont want to lose this thing because I want to plant it this year. (sorry for bad English)
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Bismarck Palm inside over winter
by Jeff Ancaster- 1 follower
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I would like to solicit any advice from folks who have kept a Bismarck Palm indoors in a pot over the winter. My new Bismarck did very well in the original pot during the summer months and I have selectively removed leaves for a tighter structure and brought it inside in the original pot. It is now in a south west facing window and I would like to know about watering, fertilizing (I have a palm specific fert that I’ve been using) and what to look out for. I look forward to any help from the community and to discuss this amazing plant too! Jeff
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adonidia dried after 1 week vacation
by jazz8751- 1 follower
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Hi ! I keep my adonidia indoor for the winter (Canada). I have a light room with 70% humidity. Not in front of a heater or anything. I watered everything before I left for 10 days. Humidity dropped a bit in the 50% range and the soil was dry of course as I was away. I came back and found it looking brown and dry. I did cut the dead branches, watered it, sprayed water all over it and even put a humidifier. It was just beautiful before I left. It is producing new leafs so I think there is hope but sometimes when something starts it’s hard to reverse course with palms. I took picture of how it looks like right now. Should I just leave it as is ?…
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Pygmy palm growth rate in pot
by exotic_plant_lover- 3 replies
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How long would it take for a pygmy palm in this condition to grow a good amount of visible trunk like enough to stand under it? I am in zone 9b New Orleans and im 5'7
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Seedling Transplant Shock
by Born- 16 replies
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I received several Washingtonia Filifera seedlings in the mail on December 17, 2025. The leaves were bright green and soft and moist. I put them into solo cups with drainage and placed my soil mix and a bit of water. It has been 2 weeks and I have noticed the bright, moist green leaves have wilted and become somewhat hard. That said, the roots are firmly in places, the plants are all green, and there is no droop. I understand the consequences of transplant shock. I also know it can be temporary and the plants usually bounce back over time. My question: Please look at the pictures of the seedlings. Does this look normal after a transplant with seedlings? …
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Licuala grandis 1 2 3
by Saara- 1 follower
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Hi! I got this licuala grandis about a week ago, 94cm tall, 21x23cm in a pot. I can see one leaf turn a little yellow. And I made one hole more in the pot and I see root rot. I need probably have to change soil. What soil mixture shoud I use? Something like seramis, kokohum, a pine bark? Should I cut off all the root rot? Should I change all the soil off (everything around roots)? Will this die if I touch the roots? I do not know how sensitive this plant is. Thank you!
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Pygmy Date Palm Care
by unimog- 10 replies
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I'm fairly new around here. I have this pygmy date palm that I recently purchased at a nursery. It was really root bound, so I transplanted it a couple of months ago. I am intending it to remain in a pot and be indoors due to our harsh winters. The Trachycarpus behind it will eventually find a place outside. Anyway, it is not looking nearly as healthy after transplanting. I've tried more frequent watering as well as less frequent, letting the soil dry out completely between waterings. Nothing seems to make a difference. Did I just choose a bad time of year to repot? Any advice?
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Filibusta Growth 1 2 3
by ZPalms- 1 follower
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I'm gonna start posting growth of my filibustas here! These were from yesterday August, 19th, 6:00pm, 2021! The oldest strap leaf seems to be dying back I think and most of them are working on their 5th leaf.
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Growing Areca in a terrarium questions
by KikiTiki- 1 follower
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Hi all! Totally new to palms so forgive my ignorance. I germinated these Areca seeds (Dypsis lutescens according to the seller) which was very fun and they are now seedlings. I'm growing them for the purpose of putting them in a terrarium. I know, probably not a great idea as they should outgrow and require constant maintenance, this is mostly an experiment. I currently have them in small pots and am finding their growth to have plateaued quite a bit. They're planted in a 50/50 peat/perlite mix (probably not the best mix but no one has died). I'm wondering if it would be better to plant them in the substrate in the terrarium which is a similar mix. The only issue is…
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