PALMS IN POTS

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   Pale Streaks

   October 30, 2023 by Palmlover_78

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   Hey guys , my Christmas Palm fronds have these light green streaks in the fronds as does my Bella Palm. What is this a result of ? thanks 😁

   

   Last reply by Palmlover_78, October 30, 2023

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   Killing bugs hiding in potted plants soil?

   October 24, 2023 by Hardypalms

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   Hi I drag my palms in and out of the house in the winter depending on weather. We just noticed hitchhikers. What can i put in the soil to prevent bringing them inside? Eco friendly and free or cheap better. But will use heavy stuff f needed ThXs 1,

   

   Last reply by Hardypalms, October 29, 2023

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   Repotting a Phoenix canariensis

   October 15, 2023 by Jason1701

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   Hi everyone. I've had a phoenix canariensis (attached is some pics) for just over a year now. I put it in what I think may of been a too narrow pot. I've noticed it's started to have some browning of the lower fronds. Also there is a root starting to grow out the bottom of it. My questions are should I repot in larger container?, can I repot in now in October i( I live in the UK so it's starting to get colder or should I wait till spring or does it matter ?

   

   Last reply by Foxpalms, October 27, 2023

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   Cat Palms Not Healthy

   October 16, 2023 by beachatlast

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   Looking for some advice on these CAT palms in Fort Myers Florida. They are in self draining pots and have not been manually watered since the rainy season. I fear that they are not getting enough water as they have drain holes, I placed rock at the bottom of these and there really isn't a ton of space for dirt. Although there is a water basin at the bottom that holds spare water. They get direct afternoon sun, maybe 4-5 hours. They also took on some salt water during H.IAN last year. I am finally getting around to fixing my sprinkler system so they can be watered on a schedule. I am thinking I should over water and see how it goes... The less burnt-looking one …

   

   Last reply by beachatlast, October 25, 2023

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   Golden Cane Issues

   October 25, 2023 by Jamesypalm

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   Good afternoon all. requesting help with my golden cane that I got from a nursery. Was pretty much just a root ball in a pot and has been going downhill since I got it home. I’ve been scared I’ve been overwatering it but I think it may have been cooked. Any advice would be gratefully appreciated. Added pictures now, and when I first potted it

   

   Last reply by John2468, October 25, 2023

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   2024 zone 2 winter office palms

   October 11, 2023 by Philly J

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   Hyophorbe Verschafelltii Chrysalidocarpus Lutescens Syagrus Romanzoffiana Ravenea Rivularis Caryota Mitis Archontophoenix Alexandrae Adonidia Merrillii I’ll do a separate post for the ones staying at home this year. 20 species indoor collection ❤️

   

   Last reply by RFun, October 23, 2023

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   What happened? Such a bummer

   October 20, 2023 by eacdmd86

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   Within the week, this borhidiana went from green to this. Its been happy in this spot for over 2 years and then all of a sudden...this. what happened? I've been losing a palm here and there and it's getting discouraging, especially with an expensive palm.

   

   Last reply by RFun, October 23, 2023

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   Licuala sallehana var incisifolia

   October 19, 2023 by happypalms

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   A special palm I have in my collection the sallehana var incisifolia it has survived two winters one in the hothouse and the other in the greenhouse so a bit cool tolerant this one will get planted in the ground in the future

   

   Last reply by happypalms, October 19, 2023

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    Rhapis Excelsa in Saskatchewan Canada

    October 17, 2023 by Philly J

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    Hello from your palm obsessed indoor collector 🥰🇨🇦

    

    Last reply by happypalms, October 18, 2023

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    palm recommendation

    October 10, 2023 by 2palm

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    I want a palm, but i don't know which one to choose. i only have 2 palms and am not very experienced with them so i am asking you what should be my 3rd. if your wondering why its in the potted palms group, its because i want a palm that can stay in a pot for several years without outgrowing my ceiling. i love royal and date palms to give an idea. (thanks very much for the suggestions!)

    

    Last reply by Philly J, October 16, 2023

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    Good mix for Trachycarpus?

    September 4, 2023 by Palmfarmer

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    Looking for some suggestions for some "Permanent" blend I can make for my trachies. I have acess to the following materials: Biochar Pumice Vermiculite Perlite Coco Coir Compost Real soil (loam) Bark chips Lava rock

    

    Last reply by maxum2610, October 15, 2023

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    triple Adonidia Merrillii

    October 11, 2023 by Philly J

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    3 years now from a 7 gallon. Indoors 9-10 months a year in zone 2 Canada

    

    Last reply by Philly J, October 14, 2023

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    Anyone have luck overwintering a potted Bismarckia indoors?

    October 3, 2023 by PalmX

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    I tried my luck with one this growing season and it's doing ok but is going to need a repot ASAP. If it's just going to croak when I bring it inside I'm curious if it's even worth the time/money for the soil and new pot. Thanks

    

    Last reply by steve617, October 14, 2023
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    Attn Cat Owners

    September 30, 2023 by JohnAndSancho

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    What works to keep cars from using potted plants as a litter box? There's 15-20 ferals that my mom feeds. One of them is pretty obviously sick, and keeps pooping in my spindle. I've tried placing it up on a brick wall, and it just gets knocked down. I read that cayenne pepper works, and now there's peppery turds and peppery soil kicked all over the patio. I'd really like to keep this palm outside until it's cold, but this is gross, and having to add soil over and over is annoying. It's the same cat, the others leave it alone.

    

    Last reply by JohnAndSancho, October 13, 2023

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    Adonidia merrillii or Archontophoenix alexandrae grown since it was a sprout. How fast is it growing?

    October 1, 2023 by qwertz

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    For some time now I have been thinking about planting the seeds of one of these palm trees in a pot. I am interested in how fast these palm trees grow and how long it took for your palm trees to reach a height for example of 1 meter. I hope that there are so many people on this forum who have such palms since these ones were sprouts that I will get at least one answer per species.

    

    Last reply by qwertz, October 13, 2023

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    Trachycarpus Fortunei

    October 11, 2023 by Philly J

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    This is how we do, in Zone MF’ing 2 😜🥶🇨🇦

    

    Last reply by JohnAndSancho, October 12, 2023

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    Licuala Grandis plant

    September 17, 2023 by ny1719

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    Hello: In March 2023 I purchased a licuala grandis seedling at the Leu Gardens plant sale in Orlando, Fl. I keep it in a Florida room where there is filtered sunlight. I mist it 3 times a week and water it once a week with 16oz water if dry. It was doing fine until yesterday where the leaves just withered together and if I pull on the top(some call it the heart) of the plant it just comes out. I believe that means it died. Does anyone know why this happened and what I am doing wrong? I also had purchased Licuala seeds from Ebay and none of those took either. Any help would be greatly appreciated. I guess I have to wait for the next plant sale in March 2024 to get a new…

    

    Last reply by Philly J, October 11, 2023

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    How long could I keep my Washingtonia robusta in a pot?

    October 3, 2023 by 2palm

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    I have a 3 year old Washingtonia robusta palm That I will need to be kept in a pot for at least six more years. It’s about 3 feet tall and 5 feet wide ( width of crown). Currently, in a 10 gallon pot will be repotting into 15 gallon soon. Do you think it would be possible to keep in a pot for the next six or more years of it life? by the way I will plant it in the ground eventually.

    

    Last reply by Philly J, October 11, 2023

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    Pick a winner plant

    October 7, 2023 by happypalms

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    Just some of my collection of rare and exotic plants growing up to be planted out one day there are some absolute winners in there just waiting to o grow up

    

    Last reply by peachy, October 9, 2023

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    Arenga westerhoutii

    October 7, 2023 by happypalms

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    Growing my arenga westerhoutii a little bigger before I plant it in the ground an easy palm to grow in a container

    

    Last reply by happypalms, October 7, 2023

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    Licuala triphylla

    September 5, 2023 by happypalms

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    One cute palm licuala triphylla just another one in my collection quite cold tolerant it loves water this one is fully mature it does flower it will always remain in my collection in a pot my garden is to big and wound just eat it up unless in a very intimate situation the problem I have with an established palm garden trying to find room to plant new varieties I guess i will have to make new raised beds and then garden will get even bigger

    

    Last reply by happypalms, October 7, 2023

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    Planting Palms in Pots

    September 22, 2023 by Robert D. Young

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    Greetings, One of my hobbies is to attempt to grow chamaedorea palms (elegans mainly) as 'trunked' plamts. In order to do that, it's appropriate to re-pot every few years. These palms seem sensitive to soil type, any recommendations on the best potting strategy for chamaedorea elegans especially? I also have chamaedorea oblongata, but they are more generalist (able to survive a wider variety of soil options).

    

    Last reply by SeanK, October 5, 2023

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    Kentia palms (Howea forsteriana) in Orlando Fl airport

    September 27, 2023 by piping plovers

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    Delighted to see the airport using potted kentia palms in their interior decor. I’ve noticed that so many places resort to the easy to find and less expensive indoor palms (which seem even less adapted to indoor environments). Sophisticated and beautiful Howeas; they elevate the atmosphere in any location.

    

    Last reply by PalmatierMeg, September 29, 2023

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    Alternative to Turface (Mexico)

    September 20, 2023 by Palmfarmer

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    Looking online and I can't really find any at a somewhat reasonable price. What would be a good alternative to use for getting better CEC and water retention growing in Pumice? I see they sell expandable clay pellets for cheap, there is also something called Arcilla Potasica/ pottasium clay anyone know what that might be? I added a photo here of the pottasium clay:

    

    Last reply by Silas_Sancona, September 25, 2023

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    Cocos nucifera indoors in Zagreb, Croatia

    June 21, 2023 by CGMarko

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    Hi! I already posted about my coconut in this topic - But I decided to make a seperate topic to document updates on my coconut. My coconut was bought from a local supermarket (Plodine) on 17th May 2023. The coconut was perfect when I bought it, but unfortunately the day I bought it it was unusually windy and cold for that time of the year. The coconut suffered damage shortly after as I was exiting the store. One leaf was broken and it’s still on support, other leaves soon after had some browning. I kept it in my apartment in a not so bright location in its original soil for the time being. I repotted it on May 21 first into a plastic (possi…

    

    Last reply by CGMarko, September 25, 2023

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