PALMS IN POTS

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   Phoenicophorium Borsigianum as a house plant

   September 12, 2019 by Reynevan

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   Hi there:) Anyone has tried to grow Phoenicophorium Borsigianum indoors? I've recently found it on Palmpedia. Seems to be Verschaffeltia look-alike. I wonder how do they germinate and if they could be grown in a pot. Rafal

   

   Last reply by Paradise Found, March 5

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   Phoenix species id help 1 2

   November 2, 2023 by Nikoskater

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   Hi everyone, I recently bought a phoenix palm. it was sold as a 4 yrs old phoenix canariensis, but i have some doubts about it. The leaves are soft and not stingy at all, seems like a pigmy date palm (phoenix roebeleni) Can someone pls help me id the species of this phoenix? pics are taken indoor because of bad stormy weather atm but it usually a stays in my patio. thanks everyone!

   

   Last reply by Nikoskater, March 4

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   Bella palm help

   February 3 by Colin1110082

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   Hello, what is happening to my Bella palm? It is in a south facing window and I water it every few days usually when the soil dries. I ordered it from houseplantshop . Com

   

   Last reply by Leelanau Palms, March 3

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   Hedyscepe Canterburyana as a Houseplant!

   February 14 by ZPalms

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   Back in September, I was looking for a palm that would work best as a houseplant, and on September 25, 2023, @Darold Petty messaged me asking if I would like to experiment with a Hedyscepe as a houseplant. And of course, I said yes because that would make such a unique and fun experiment, and I'm really grateful to have a chance to try one of these. Not too long after, it arrived, and I was able to pop it into a clear plastic cup so I could see the roots develop, which Darold already had sprouted when he sent it to me with a tiny sprout on it. I didn't change anything for this palm, and I didn't give it any special lighting other than what it gets from the window. Th…

   

   Last reply by JohnAndSancho, March 2

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   Growing Syagrus werdermannii in pots.

   February 24 by kristof p

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   This palms seems to grow in a very sandy soil when I look at habitat pictures of this dwarf Syagrus. Is it a dificult plant needing special soil requirements? I have bought a small seedling and right now it is growing in a good draining organic rich soil. My climate is too cold to grow this palm outside so it will have to spend it's life in a pot. For the first few years I will give it some extra love in winter with a grow light during the darkest months untill it is a little more grown up. Any information about growing this species in pots is welcome. Soil requirements, water, light and temperatures requirements, etc.....

   

   Last reply by Hardypalms, March 1

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   New place to buy online

   February 2 by Paradise Found

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   I would not believe it if I didn’t see it myself. Did you know you can buy rare palm trees online through Walmart! That’s right ! just go online to their website and type in palm trees. Some of the prices are way to expensive but it doesn’t hurt to look 👀. Right! There was a few that weren’t to bad of a price.

   

   Last reply by Paradise Found, February 29

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   What's exactly is goin' on here?

   February 25 by Las Palmas Norte

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   Subject: Phoenix roebelenii. Potted. Multi (4) palms in a 15 gallon pot. Over wintered in a well light unheated garage. Temps never below 48°F (9°C). Watered sparingly. during the cooler months Moved outside during the warmer parts of the day. Lives outdoors during the suitable months. The affected parts of the petioles develop this issue, choking off the remainder of the fronds. This is the third frond in 3 days. I have removed them below the affected areas and treated with H₂O₂. Any hints or answers appreciated. Regards.

   

   Last reply by Leelanau Palms, February 28

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   Identification of the palm name

   February 21 by aban

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   Hello everyone, can you identify the type of below palm? seller didn't know its name!

   

   Last reply by Palmtreedude69, February 27

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    Help with indoor ruffled fan palms

    February 25 by Clara

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    I’m struggling with my first two ruffles fan palms. One is beyond saving it’s deteriorated to almost dead in a week. I’ve asked for advice at local plant shop and they gave me a couple things to try. The other one now has green veins showing so I’m worried it has what the other one has. I’m not an experienced plant person so I’d appreciate any advice on how to save the second one because they are wonderful. Thank you so much!

    

    Last reply by Clara, February 27

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    Repotted the washatonias

    February 26 by Ltapia

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    Started growing quick as soon as I did.

    

    Last reply by Ltapia, February 26

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    Some palm mixes

    January 7 by Palmfarmer

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    Which one of these would be best for water loving palms like Trachies and Majesty? Recipe 1: 5 parts woodchips 1 part compost Recipe 2: 7 parts loam 3 parts coco coir 2 parts sand 12 parts compost

    

    Last reply by Palmfarmer, February 23

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    Thoughts on Sabal etonia/ miamiensis soil blend?

    February 17 by Patrick

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    Good morning, In a few weeks I will be potting up my community pot of Sabal miamiensis. I've been digging around and searching the site a bit; but I just figured I would cut to the chase and ask for advice on what a good mix would be. I have a bunch of components around and was figuring I'd head to a couple stores for additional materials. What I currently have is: Coco coir peat Pearlite lava rock (small) "play sand" Topsoil from my local garden center (mostly sand, loam and mulch/ bark/ organics. I've put many many yards of this stuff in my yard over the years). Thanks for your thoughts.

    

    Last reply by Patrick, February 22

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    Rhapis 1 2 3

    February 11, 2016 by knell

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    Here is the stunning Rhapis palm that I take care of inside the store I work for when Im not traveling. It gets lots of ambient light and amazing air circulation. Its hard to get a decent photo without climbing on the fridge as my office is on the other side of the building, but photos from below are just as nice: General Rhapis appreciation thread

    

    Last reply by Pal Meir, February 21

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    Fertilizer for indoor seedlings

    February 5 by JohnAndSancho

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    I've used a mix of slow release, Jobes palm food, and fish emulsion/seaweed/humic acid in the past but is there anything in particular that's awesome for small indoor seedlings? The fish and seaweed stuff doesn't smell all that great. I guess it wouldn't be an issue if I didn't have to keep these plants in my bedroom due to cats and kittens, and Sancho would eat the Jobes lol.

    

    Last reply by PalmsandLiszt, February 11

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    Coconut Palm in North Carolina Experiment 1 2 3 4 7

    May 21, 2021 by ZPalms

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    This is for fun and I know this will probably most likely end in the death of the tree but as an experiment I'm gonna go ahead and give it a grow and see how long I can keep it alive, I picked up a coconut from the store and will start germinating it today and will post updates here.

    

    Last reply by Leelanau Palms, February 11

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    When can potted Sabal minor come back outside?

    February 10 by NCFM

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    I've been storing all of my 3gal potted minors in my basement for the winter, but in years past I think I may have waited longer than needed to bring them back outside. I'd like to get them out as soon as possible where I know they will be much happier, but I'm worried that any remaining freezes could get to their roots and harm the plants. Does anyone have experience or know what temperatures potted minors can withstand? Here's my forecast for the remainder of February:

    

    Last reply by 5am, February 11

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    Kentia seedlings in leca

    January 13, 2021 by PsyPalm

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    I recently picked up a cluster (20-25) of howea seedlings and separated them into numerous small pots and decided to take a shot at growing them in leca. I wanted to try out a few different semi-hydro pot/container styles since it's my first time growing these in leca and I wanted to see if some things work better than others. In the picture from left to right we have: -Lechuza deltini mini filled with lechuza pon and topped with leca -White ceramic 4" pot with leca in plastic liner -White ceramic 3" pot with leca in plastic liner -4" terra cotta pot with leca submerged in marble water reservoir -Clear 500ml beaker with pure leca, no plastic…

    

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    Spindle sudden browning

    February 9 by Kentuckypalms

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    Is this a fungal disease? A lot of my palm are declining fast and I can’t figure out why.

    

    Last reply by Kentuckypalms, February 9

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    Seedlings disease ID

    January 9 by andrebazhen

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    Hi all, I'm looking for advice. I was on a trip for two months, and during that time some of my palm trees got sick. They were definitely overwatered, but now it's fixed. Soil is well-draining. Any thoughts? In the first photo, T. Fortunei, in the second, P. Dactylifera. I found black dots and tips only on trachies, all other palm trees are ok. The yellow spots on the date older leaf are similar to those I found on my mango tree. Thank you all in advance, peace

    

    Last reply by PalmsandLiszt, February 8

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    Kentia palm leaf’s spotting and yellowing

    January 20 by PatPalm

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    Hello palmtalk I have a kentia palm that started to exhibit yellow spotting I water once a week with Florida tap water. Soil Moisture detector reads on the dryer side. House is 70-85 F, 55-70 RH. Gets plenty of light from south facing window It did have spider mites once but I cleaned them all off i have two other kentia palms that aren’t showing these signs Any idea what this could be? I’ve read it could be bacterial.

    

    Last reply by PalmsandLiszt, February 6

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    Parkour palm? Stem turning black

    January 27 by Ybortony

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    Hello, I would appreciate assistance with diagnosis of my palms condition. The stems have developed a black streak and the leaflets eventually turn brown. Thank you

    

    Last reply by PalmatierMeg, February 5

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    Fertilizers for coir (coconut substrate)

    January 27 by David_Sweden

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    Hi. I would like to hear about your experiences and opinions about fertilizers for coir. My go-to fertilizer if not coir is one that exists only in my country (Sweden), called "Blomstra", it is liquid, one component, developed by the Swedish agricultural university in 1950, and the guy I know of responsible for developing it (Tom Ericsson) has recommended to use it every watering (half dose) and that principle seems spread among other believable persons, like the American Orchid Society. But you should then know Sweden is full of peat and all potting soil has >90% peat, it is understood, persons like me who try coir are weird, and nobody uses bark at all ever. …

    

    Last reply by PalmsandLiszt, February 3

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    Palm in pot ID?

    January 18 by PatPalm

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    Located in Fort Lauderdale cannot seem to tell what type of palm this is. Any clue on price?

    

    Last reply by PatPalm, January 31

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    My Collection of Sabals

    January 21 by DTS

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    How to grow a Guadalupe Fan Palm

    January 23 by 29coolpalmdude

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    How do I grow a Guadalupe Fan palm seed without having to wait months for it to sprout? If you know, please give detailed information. Thanks!

    

    Last reply by PalmatierMeg, January 26

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