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osideterry

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osideterry Grand Master

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I'm pretty sure one of the reasons my palms did so poorly was that they were underwatered. I was following common wisdom to only water maybe once a week during the winter, since most of my palms hate "cold, wet feet." I'm inclined to start watering twice a week, hoping it will help my palms recover. Good move? I Have no idea.

The forecast is lows in the mid 30s and highs in the mid 60s as far as the eye can see. Being locked in a rainless Santa Ana scenario until Spring is very likely. I'm resetting the sprinklers today, and would love some advice.

Should I wait until March to trim off the dead fronds?

Zone 9b/10a, Sunset Zone 22

7 miles inland. Elevation 120ft (37m)

Average annual low temp: 30F (-1C)

Average annual rainfall: 8" (20cm)

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osideterry Grand Master

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Wow. The winds just kicked up and it looks like dead fronds might crackle off without my help.

Zone 9b/10a, Sunset Zone 22

7 miles inland. Elevation 120ft (37m)

Average annual low temp: 30F (-1C)

Average annual rainfall: 8" (20cm)

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Dead fronds mean less water needed..no transpiration. This is going to be a problem as we go forward. The palms that didn't lose foliage will want water, the ones that lost foliage should NOT be watered as much.

Luckily I have mine on drip, and can control this somewhat.

If global warming means I can grow Cocos Nucifera, then bring it on....

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osideterry Grand Master

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I might stick with once a week, but hand water the green ones midweek as needed.

Trim the dead stuff yet or leave it for insulation? I've been fortunate in previous years to not need to know this stuff.

Zone 9b/10a, Sunset Zone 22

7 miles inland. Elevation 120ft (37m)

Average annual low temp: 30F (-1C)

Average annual rainfall: 8" (20cm)

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