PALMS IN POTS

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   Separating Caryota mitis cluster

   March 7 by BeyondTheGarden

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   Went on a plant buying binge today. Found this ~2 or 3 gal for $70. I'd like to pull a few out and use as glorified annuals in ground. What do you think the odds of survival are? I don't know how root sensitive they are. Can't find anything from a quick Google search. I figure I'll soak the rootball and just try to coax a few out.

   

   Last reply by Harry’s Palms, March 8

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   Seeking advice regarding potted Bismarckia, Butia, Jubaea and Nikau palms.

   March 6 by Palmy Portlander

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   I have recently acquired or germinated four reputedly slower growing palms, which I will initially keep in pots. I intend to plant the Jubaea Chilensis and Butia Capitata in my yard in Portland once they are old and big enough. With the increasing incidences of polar vortexes, I won't be able to plant the Bismarckia Nobilis and Rhapostylis sapida outside, but intend to give them away to someone on the southern Oregon coast when they get too big (if I am still alive at that point.) My first questions are about the growth rate of the Bismarckia, Butia and Jubaea: How fast do they actually grow? How often should I repot them and how long will it be possible to k…

   

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   A few more palms to be planted when ready

   March 6 by happypalms

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   As with any collection of plants they need to be grown to a plantable size before planting into an established garden the problem for new plants is the competition from the advanced plants competing for light and moisture also the danger for the new plants is falling branches and dropping palm leaves flattening them on the spot they also need to marked with some sort of bright tape for future watering and maintenance making it easier to see them in the established jungle garden hopefully one day the new garden plants will look as beautiful as the established one

   

   Last reply by happypalms, March 6

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   Tank's Green Stuff Soil

   March 5 by JohnAndSancho

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   Tank's-Pro Cactus & Succulent Mix 16 qt Bag [amazon] Anybody tried this stuff? I ran some numbers and it's basically the same cost if I mixed the same stuff myself. Sorry the link is being stupid --- Tank’s Pro Cactus and Succulent Mix is ideal for cacti, succulents, adeniums, or any species that enjoys fast draining soil . This mix focuses on high porosity and super aeration to eliminate root rot, and mitigate the effects of over-watering. Great for all sizes of containers, in-ground use may vary depending on plant variety. Tank’s Pro Cactus and Succulent Mix was designed with the help of Tucson’s best cacti growers, and is used at the …

   

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   Recommend me a simple mix for Trachies

   February 29 by Palmfarmer

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   I need to repot my Trachycarpus palms. I have access to the following materials: vermiculite, perlite, Pumice, lava rocks, sand, rock dust, sandy loam soil, compost, peat moss, Coco coir. I was thinking to just mix something like this: 2 parts peat and 1/2-1 part perlite then add some osmocote and other goodies for nutrients. What do you guys think?

   

   Last reply by Palmfarmer, March 28

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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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   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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   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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    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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    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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    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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    Washingtonia Filifera seeds

    February 15 by Nikoskater

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    Hi everyone! I’ve found someone selling few Washingtonia Filifera seeds and I have some questions about. what is the best time of the year to sow them? how long can they be stored before sowing them? are those in the pictures Filifera seeds? thanks everyone!

    

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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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    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:

    

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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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    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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    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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    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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    How old do you think these Coconut Trees are?

    January 31 by SeedPlanter

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    Hello there! I have recently bought some green Malayan dwarf coconut trees! As you can see in the photo, how old do you think these trees are and how much longer do you think it will take to start producing grey bark? I appreciate the help!

    

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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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    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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    My Collection of Sabals

    January 21 by DTS

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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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    Kentia palm has curled leaflets

    January 19 by Björn

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    Hello, A year ago I bought a Kentia palm. It is a tuft of three young plants, about 1.20 m high. It is noticeable that one of the plants has a slightly different appearance: Its fronds are rather stiff, since the leaflets are slightly curled. Even older leaflets do not flatten out, so that the fronds do not hang over as elegantly. Is this a common phenomenon or is the plant sick? Could the plant perhaps have root damage? Thank you for your answers!

    

    Last reply by Harry’s Palms, January 23

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