PALMS IN POTS

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   Beautiful Rhapis sp

   August 13, 2016 by Fishmoose

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   Returning to Costa to work on my farm I got to stay at my favorite hotel close to SJO. Of course I alway notice one of the many potted Rhapis sp. that are in the breezeway. I made such a stink about them the owner actually gave me one!!! How old is this?

   

   Last reply by PalmTreeDude, August 15, 2016

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   Beautiful wodyetia bifurcata variegation

   January 27, 2020 by Rickybobby

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   Hey all just thought I’d share this beauty variegation on one of my foxtail seedlings. Will be 2 years old this may. They seem to be one of the easiest indoor palms to germinate and grow. Unreal these palms.

   

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   Beccariophoenix alfredii

   June 8, 2017 by Kai

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   Hi all, Just felt like showing my newest aquisition; a Beccariophoenix alfredii. I have never seen one this size for sale in the Netherlands and just couldn't resist! I was participating in a locally organized exotic plant fair and decided to take a stroll along all the stands before the opening of the fair. I immediately noticed the coconutty appearance and went straight for it. Very quickly I secured this palm for 45 euro's which is a bargain in these parts of Europe. The palm came from a grower in southern Europe somewhere and as I have seen before with palms from those regions, it's in some kind of dense clayish (very heavy) soil. I plan on r…

   

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   Beccariophoenix Alfredii in pots

   January 25, 2022 by Ilovepalm

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   Hi Guys. I bought 10 seeds of beccariophoenix alfredii. I have read all the topics on this palmtalk forum, but they are about the palm tree in the garden. And I would like to advise you, what is the best substrate mixture for b.alfredii at home, in a pot, for germinated seeds? Some write, that she likes a lot of water, others that he prefers dry subsoil. I am asking for advice.

   

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   Beccariophoenix fenestralis

   April 7, 2018 by John in Andalucia

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   Not yet in pots, here is 5 month's growth in a temperature-controlled humidity chamber (85 F - 90 F). With temperatures improving here in London, UK, I'm hoping it won't be long before I can pot these up and let them see some sunlight. One of our UK EPS members has a stunning conservatory example in his home in the North of England, so there's hope that I can grow this as an indoor palm too.

   

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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

   

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   Bella Palms in Southern California

   September 17, 2023 by palmkid

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   These are my Bella palms and they have grown a lot

   

   Last reply by RFun, September 17, 2023
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   Best ballast-free indoor lighting for winter months?

   April 25, 2017 by Andrew19

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   Hello, I am very new to growing palms. So far I have 4 parlor palms and I am waiting on some princess, kentia, and foxtail seeds. I live in a cooler climate so the plants will be inside Nov-Feb. I do have a laundry room at home where a ballast already exists and could be re-purposed, but if I were to look at any ballast-free lighting, what would my options be. Ideally, bulbs that I could add to a lamp or a plugin strip would be ideal. Also, what bulb wattage would be sufficient? Thanks in advance.

   

   Last reply by ExoticPalms, April 30, 2017

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    Best fertilizer for potted palms

    June 4, 2018 by palm789

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    So far I am trying to debate between liquid and slow release granules,I only know of hardy palms slow release fertilizer,then I have a choice of liquids such as ---palm focus,hardy palms soluable 15-5-15 trace elements,chempak,biopon palm,miracle go all purpose liquid,slow release,so the question is which one is THE best for potted palms of all varieties?

    

    Last reply by PalmatierMeg, June 5, 2018
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    Best fertilizer spikes?

    April 25, 2017 by Andrew19

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    Hello, I am very new to growing palms. I have 4 small parlor palms so far and am looking to provide some fertilizer. I checked my local dollar store and bought these: https://www.amazon.ca/Jobes-Houseplant-Indoor-Fertilizer-Spikes/dp/B000279304/ref=pd_cp_86_3?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=7PEKWC42Z91P52MDSVZK Would they be ok, or would something like these from Amazon be better? https://www.amazon.ca/Jobes-Indoor-Fertilizer-30-Pack-5101/dp/B000GD3KD0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1493138672&sr=8-1&keywords=jobe%27s+palm+spikes Thanks in advance.

    

    Last reply by Chris Chance, April 25, 2017
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    Best germination temps for Christmas palms

    November 16, 2022 by MBedingfield

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    What are the best temperatures for germination regarding Christmas palms and Bismarkia seeds?

    

    Last reply by Palmlover_78, November 18, 2022
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    Best indoor palms and online guide

    February 17, 2017 by Stethoscope

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    I came across a great article by Geoff Stein on indoor palms and I thought it was great enough to share. Most importantly, he names specific palms that can thrive indoors along with common pitfalls and marginal/poor indoor palms. Enjoy: http://davesgarden.com/guides/articles/view/303#b

    

    Last reply by sashaeffer, December 16, 2020

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    Best medium for Cat Palm?

    April 10, 2019 by newtopalmsMD

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    I live in zone 7a (Olney MD) and have 2 6 foot cat palms that are outgrowing their 3 gallon pots. (They are about 6 feet tall and falling over with each gust of wind) I want to move them to a bigger pots where they will live outdoors about 1/2 the year and spend colder months in my basement, under grow lights (unless there is a chance they will do well in a 40 degree F garage all winter) What is a good size pot to move them into and what is the best medium in which to plant them? Potting mix? a mixture of sand and potting soil? something else? Thanks

    

    Last reply by oasis371, April 14, 2019
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    Best Palms to grow indoors?

    June 17, 2021 by EJ;)

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    Remodeling many areas of my house. Want to add some beautiful indoor tropical plants to mess my out door jungle. Im in zone 9b in northern California. If that makes any difference. I keep my windows and doors open daily. Dont mind wheeling patio containers inside in the winter either.

    

    Last reply by Rickybobby, June 23, 2021

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    Best potting medium for repotting old man palm in pot

    September 12, 2021 by Plant-a-holic

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    I’m getting more into collecting palms now and would really appreciate some advise on the best potting medium for repotting an old man palm. I live in Florida, zone 10a and it is growing outside. Thanks in advance!

    

    Last reply by Plant-a-holic, September 12, 2021
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    Best potting mix for livistona chinensis?

    May 13, 2023 by Little Tex

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    Ok so I had a community pot with around twenty seedlings, but the soil was too saturated and they started declining, plus an ant infestation took hold and it was a mess, so I made a new mix 30% perlite 10% peat moss 20% miracle grow cactus and palm, and 40% top soil. Only 7 survived the ordeal but they were doing great, I ferilitzed them and they were all putting out their third or fourth strap leaf. The soil drained perfect, but now it has ants again and some fuzzy mold or fungus, probably from the undissolved fertilizer, Nelson palm fertizer btw if anyone was wondering, what do i do now?

    

    Last reply by JLM, June 5, 2023

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    Best potting soil mixes

    May 2, 2018 by beliz1985

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    Hi, There are not that many potting soils to choose from in this city, even store bought very well draining soil for succulents and cactus seems to cause some problems. The soil I buy contains pine bark chips, some coco fiber and peat moss. I add perlite to that mix. It seems the water drains quite fast but the main concern is that the mix absorbs a lot of water which is squeezable. I've just recently repotted Arch. Alexandrea I had bought 2weeks ago and 2 of its leaves lost the green, withered with pale green. Could it be due to the soil or something else? What would be your best well draining potting soil mix? Stuff I could get here: vermiculite, per…

    

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    Best sand for potted palms?

    April 9, 2019 by Brad Mondel

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    I've tried builders sand, play sand, aquarium sand and I do not like them at all except the aquarium sand but it is too expensive. Would pool filter sand be any good? I need a larger coarse grain size that drains well, not sugar grain sized.

    

    Last reply by JACK33, June 24, 2021

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    Best small crownshaft palm for a pot that is coldhardy

    February 13, 2021 by N8ALLRIGHT

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    Ok so wordy title but that pretty much covers it. I have a container ranch since I am in Missouri. Usual suspects like sago's, pygmy dates etc. We have a pool in full sun we like to tropic up in the summer. Would like something similar to a Christmas palm but able to take a freeze or 2 to whack the bugs before they come in for the winter. So full sun,cold tolerant and limited humidity and light for 4 months. Is this a unicorn or are there afew candidates. Don't get me wrong I love trachies,sabal and the like,but nothing says tropics like crownshafts swaying in the breeze. Thanks in advance Nate

    

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    best soil for potted trachycarpus

    February 22, 2016 by palm789

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    as above what's the best soil for my t fortunei at the moment I used multipurpose compost with added john Innes mixed with john Innes no 3.but I think I chose wrong.please advise.thanks

    

    Last reply by Monòver, February 22, 2016

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    Big Chamaedorea Elegans

    June 21, 2015 by David_Sweden

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    How come these two specimens look so different? Both are around 100cm incl pot: The left one I think is attractive because of how it's lushfully gushing out of the pot, creating its own little jungle. The right one is more elegant and equally pretty I think. Can't decide which one I like most. My best guess is that the left one has had light from all directions and the right one only from the ceiling, perhaps crowded by 100 other ones like it at the sides. But that's just me guessing. And sometimes when I compare bought palms with home grown ones I get the feeling the growers might have some tricks to make them stretch. I mean look at them, most people wouldn…

    

    Last reply by Pal Meir, June 22, 2015
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    Big Oops...

    February 27, 2018 by PalmTreeDude

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    So I forgot to bring my Coconut palm in a pot in last night... The tempature got down to 34 degrees F and there was frost in the yard. Do you think it will be ok?

    

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    big rocks at the bottom of pot

    January 30, 2022 by climate change virginia

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    hey yall about a year ago i put rocks at the bottom of my pot for one of my date palms. I was wondering how I can take the plant out of the pot without snapping the roots. there are roots coming out of the bottom of the pot weaving through the rocks.

    

    Last reply by Steve Mac, February 4, 2022

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    biggets pot ever !!!!

    February 23, 2016 by Mohsen

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    I have post this in another forum... I am considering to convert my pool into a small garden with the best soil quality I could get...I am thinking we could say that will be a huge pot as well...12mX5m and dept from 1m to 1.9 m... any comments, suggestion would be appreciated

    

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    Biochar in pots

    March 27 by Palmfarmer

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    Anyone noticed any positives using Biochar in your potted palms? I would Imagine fertilizing would not be nearly as frequent.

    

    Last reply by Palmfarmer, March 27