Washingtonia in pots

[dorian24]

Hello everybody.

First of all, I want to introduce myself. I am a new member. My name is Dorian, and I am from France (that's why my english is not very good...). I live in the savoy region (south east of France, near Lyon).
I am passionnate about palm trees for two years, especially Washintgonia palm trees. Here I want to share my experience by telling you about my three Washingtonia in pots.

The first (the largest) was purchased in April 2019. It has flourished since then. But I don't know if it's a Filifera or a Robusta. I think it's a Filibusta but I'm not sure.
The other two are botanical Filifera (Coachella Valley and Palm Canyon) purchased online from a specialized French nursery.
I present you the photos of my potted palm trees.

[Reynevan]

Just now, dorian24 said:

Hello everybody.

First of all, I want to introduce myself. I am a new member. My name is Dorian, and I am from France (that's why my english is not very good...). I live in the savoy region (south east of France, near Lyon).
I am passionnate about palm trees for two years, especially Washintgonia palm trees. Here I want to share my experience by telling you about my three Washingtonia in pots.

The first (the largest) was purchased in April 2019. It has flourished since then. But I don't know if it's a Filifera or a Robusta. I think it's a Filibusta but I'm not sure.
The other two are botanical Filifera (Coachella Valley and Palm Canyon) purchased online from a specialized French nursery.
I present you the photos of my potted palm trees.

These looks healthy, good job. What's the soil mix you're using for potted Washingtonia?

Rafal

[dorian24]

Thank you for your compliment. I use potting soil "Mediterranean plants" that can easily be found in garden shops, with a good layer of clay balls at the bottom to facilitate drainage. And I add "Palm Focus" (sea weed) fertilizer in spring and summer with each watering.

I think the climate has to play a little. I live in a place where it is very hot in summer (between 35 and 40 ° C in summer) and small frosts in January and February (I protect them with covers just in case).

[PalmatierMeg]

Dorian, your Washies look great. When the weather gets hot, they will grow very fast. Will you plant them someday? Welcome to PalmTalk.

[dorian24]

Hello, and thank you for you welcome.

My goal is to leave them in pots the longest time possible. Unfortunately, I live in a flat, so I can't plant them in a garden. Never mind, they will grow slower than in the ground.