PALMS IN POTS

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   Finally Phoenix Roebelenii

   September 23, 2021 by ZPalms

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   Finally after 5 months of watering this pot every other day, I finally have 2 sprouts out of 52 and the others must not be far behind! I'm excited to finally see them after so long I'm gonna update their growth and progress here overtime. I do have a question though, when should I start to bring these seedlings in since it's fall now and it's gonna get chilly eventually, Should they be fine as long as it doesn't reach 30F right? or maybe mid 40s since their so tiny?

   

   Last reply by ZPalms, September 24, 2021

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   New Palm!

   March 30 by DTS

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   I got a new Cat Palm (I’m pretty sure that’s what it is) today!

   

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   Adding marine sand to a potting mix

   August 2, 2022 by SoulofthePlace

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   What do you think marine sand will do to palm seedlings or small plants if marine sand is added to the potting mix while transplanting little palms? We don't have normal yellow construction sand available on the island and therefore everyone uses the grey marine sand (occasionally with some small shells) for construction purposes and after a few years salt crystals are coming out of the walls damaging painted surface etc. Now if I add say 30% of marine sand into the potting mix for better drainage along with perlite, do you think it can potentially damage the potted plants? The marine sand is piled up in the county enterprise and is for sale and it's there for an unknown …

   

   Last reply by SoulofthePlace, August 3, 2022

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   Bamboo Palm(Chamaedorea sefritzii) and SCALE! :(

   March 20, 2017 by KentiaPalm

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   My question is for scale is what's the quickest, easiest way to remove them without defoliating the whole plant? Systemic pesticides safe? ideas?

   

   Last reply by PalmatierMeg, March 21, 2017
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   indoor Humid tropical palms

   March 30, 2016 by User00

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   what species of humid tropical pot palms doing well in indoor, Europe and North America . humid tropical palms well know for sensitive,i know an areca vestiaria here died because of overwatering .

   

   Last reply by Palmetto Greg, April 9, 2016

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   Lipstick palm

   April 15, 2022 by PAS

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   Hi, can anyone advise me which is the better pot for my lipstick palm, terracotta or fibre cement. thanks. PAS

   

   Last reply by PAS, April 17, 2022
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   Lady Palm transplanted....

   November 28, 2019 by Cancundude

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   ......I may have screwed up. She was in the same pot for 6 years. The original pot was narrow and very tall. For the life of me I could not find a similar larger pot so had to go with what I could find. The problem was to fit in the new pot I had to remove about 10% of the bottom of the root ball. Have I done a major bad? All the new suckers have come up in the last 6 months so for the most part always has been a very healthy plant. If I have done damage any suggestions on how I might mitigate that damage? Also would I be correct in assuming the older growth will be what is impacted? I wouldn’t mind the lower growth to catch up to thicken up the overall look and match the…

   

   Last reply by Cancundude, December 2, 2019
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   Never seen this...

   June 23, 2022 by Palmlover_78

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   Hello, I was wondering what is going on with my Pygmy, only one side of the frond is palish yellow.....?? Thanks guys

   

   Last reply by Palmlover_78, June 24, 2022

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    Miami Thriving Balcony Palms

    October 15, 2022 by Guest

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    Green & Golden Mayan Dwarf Palms. Have discovered a new passion for palms. I take care of them so much almost OCD. Worm castings, black kow composted manure, homemade cold pressed neem sprays, ant traps - I discovered getting rid of the ants gets rid of coconut scale protection. Have also introduced ladybugs each coconut palm has a colony of around a dozen black lady beetles!

    

    Last reply by Guest, November 16, 2022

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    Cryosophila warscewiczii indoors?

    February 18, 2017 by sashaeffer

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    Gorgeous palm to be sure and listed as a great indoor palm, but I haven't had the best of luck. Anyone on here keep these potted and indoors with a success story?

    

    Last reply by Ivorhooper, February 18, 2017

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    Washingtonia Yellow Spots

    November 6, 2020 by Frond-friend42

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    My filifs are getting yellow spots. Maybe too much humidity? I have them in my "jungle room" with is hot and humid.

    

    Last reply by Frond-friend42, November 6, 2020

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    Ponytail Palm in Trouble...

    February 12, 2022 by shahram0

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    We've had a ponytail palm for over a year. The fronds regularly turn brown, starting at the tip, and then entirely. This has been going on since we got the plant as a gift. The soil is Miracle-Gro. We only water when the soil is dry (we use a houseplant water meter to test). The soil is dry every 10 days or so (I know that is less than the recommended watering schedule). I've tried watering less, but that only seems to increase the browning. I'm wondering if I'm watering too little (despite the ponytail general recommendation)? Sure would appreciate some advice... Thanks,

    

    Last reply by PalmatierMeg, February 13, 2022

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    Chamadorea radicalis trying from seed!

    December 12, 2017 by mdsonofthesouth

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    DoomsDave sent me some seeds and im germinting(or attempting to) Chamadorea radicalis in my bedroom. Soaked the seeds for a few days and planted not long ago. Now its watering and waiting lol! House is low 70s so might be slow going, might invest in a warming pad.

    

    Last reply by mdsonofthesouth, December 18, 2017

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    Large lady palms in Southland Mall

    September 3, 2023 by DTS

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    Last reply by ASHCVS, September 13, 2023

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    How to deal with weed spray damage to European Fan Palm

    March 30 by Grandma M

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    The landscapers in our "maintainance free" townhome, sprayed for weeds in the flowerbeds and it got on my European Fan Palm because of the breezer. Several fronds, including the stems, have turned brown. I recognize the damage from other plants that were inadvertently sprayed. Should I trim the brown/dead stems at the trunk? Will the plant be OK? I would say that no more than a quarter of the 4 foot high plant was affected. Any hopes that the plant will survive. I have discussed this problem of spraying weeds inches away from thriving plants. .

    

    Last reply by Palmfarmer, April 1

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    Verschaffeltia splendida: 12 months from sprouted seed to 9” deep pot.

    July 4, 2020 by piping plovers

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    Really pleased with the progress on this 1 year old seedling. It was growing in a red solo cup placed within the grey cache pot for past 3 months and produced many long roots out the drainage holes. Today I cut drainage holes in the cache pot (grey tumbler cup) and then transplanted. The tumblers allow a deep narrow pot for seedings and can be cut away easily. Photos below.

    

    Last reply by piping plovers, July 4, 2020

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    Transplanting root bound Christmas tree palm

    June 2, 2021 by Ricanstructed

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    Over a year ago I purchased two pots (one pictured) for the single trunk adonidias I finally found yesterday. As a native Puerto Rican, then Florida transplant, these trees are a much much needed taste of home here in my new location in mid Missouri. The home we purchased won me over with the 2 story large "great room" that offers sky lights with plenty of filtered sun for all of my tropicals over winter. These pots flank the fireplace so perfectly and they've just been sitting there empty waiting on these Adonidias to arrive. I am heartbroken to realize they are about an inch or so too wide for the top of the pots. As you can see, they do widen out significantly past t…

    

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    Coco pots

    March 9, 2022 by Than

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    Has anyone used coco pots (pots from compressed coconut coir) for seedlings? What's your feedback? I read that when the plant needs a bigger pot you can just bury the old pot in the new, bigger one without removing it, which saves the plant the transplant shock.

    

    Last reply by PalmsandLiszt, March 10, 2022

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    Interesting colors and/or patterns

    May 16, 2018 by Jupiter1

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    Caryota Zebrina With a garnish of stripes

    

    Last reply by jimmyt, May 16, 2018

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    White Mold? on Majesty Palm

    December 1, 2018 by Hombre de Palmas

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    Hello Everyone, Happy December! I just discovered this white material on the underside of a potted Majesty Palm. It rubs off easily with no apparent damage caused. I googled it, but do not see an obvious culprit. I would appreciate any input. Thanks!

    

    Last reply by Hombre de Palmas, December 2, 2018

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    Phoenix

    January 8, 2020 by wimmie

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    For a long time now, I am looking for a special type of Phoenix dactylifera. I have seen this variation in several locations in Spain, Marbella, Elche, Llorett de Mar and Torremolinos, but up to now I have not been able to find this palm in a nursery, not in Spain, not in Italy nor in France. Anyone of you ever seen this palm?

    

    Last reply by wimmie, January 11, 2020

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    When shoud I repot?

    July 22, 2020 by krisz924

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    I have bought a trachycarpus fortunei with a 30cm trunk. There is a 2019 date on the container. My question is, should I repot the palm since I guess it has been repotted one year ago, or it does not worth it yet and repot in the next spring? I live in the EU so there are two more warm months.

    

    Last reply by Steve Mac, July 30, 2020

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    Washingtonia Robusta in 3.6 gallon pot

    May 17, 2023 by killer_chili

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    So I guess my main question is; I have a Washingtonia robusta in a 3.6 gallon pot. I live in a temperate climate zone 6B as well. My tree is far from mature and I’m wondering what is the lowest temperature this palm should ever tolerate? I usually get the Washingtonia out on the deck when the weather is above 70 F (21.1 C) for that extra sunlight but the weather has been mild lately. I’m wondering, since I have such a young tree, is 55 F - 60 F is too cold?

    

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    What's wrong with my Bottle Palm?

    January 6, 2021 by JLM

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    Ive noticed this mainly since ive started keeping it in a small greenhouse. On most days i open up one side of the "door" for air circulation, especially on breezy days. Most of the crispy tips is from me not acclimating it to the sun. Pics below.

    

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    Majesty Palm splotchy leaves help

    March 9, 2022 by samtnel@gmail.com

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    Hi, I recently put this palm in a pot outside (Houston, TX). The outside area is sort of like an atrium with diffuse light most of the day but direct sun for approx 2 hours/day. Palm has been in this new pot for about two weeks now with miracle gro moisture control soil and good drainage. I've watered it twice since potting. Does anyone know what these splotchy parts are? They seem to be growing from the end of the leaf and inward. There are also some darker spots, dryness, etc.

    

    Last reply by BeyondTheGarden, March 30, 2022