Trachycarpus Nova Advice

[palm789]

So i recieved my nova today,what soil do i need i was thinking of planting it in john innes no3, then how long do i have to wait until fertalizing it?does anyone know what are the ideal growing temperatures are in day and night.

[Jimhardy]

I would wait a month to fertilize..unless its

just going from pot to pot....ideal temp range

in my experience is 50-90F with plenty of water

given during warm season.

[TexasColdHardyPalms]

They aren't picky and seem to grow in just about anything.  Nova cant handle full texas sun when small but i suspect can handle whatever the UK can throw its way. 

[Jungle Jas.]

Are you planting it in the ground or a bigger pot? What size is it and what sort of soil have you got in your garden?

[palm789]

its in the ground its taking its time to grow,got claysoil with amazing drainage,i have spotted a bit of leafburn maybe from the strong sun the past few days,will take a picture tomorrow,but i wish it would pick up a bit thats why i bought a nova for its fast growth rate

 

[Jungle Jas.]

Free draining clay, you have the best of both worlds! I've never heard of that before. I swear by slow release fertiliser apply in spring and forget it, also keep it watered if you get a hot dry spell. Fat chance in Wales, although its been lower 30s today.