DoomsDave 6,289 Report post Posted January 11 I just got this a few minutes ago from a guy who grew it in his apartment for about 20 years. He’s moving out of state and it needs to go in the ground so I’m giving it to someone who can plant it in the ground preferably in Palm Springs or similar area. Send me a PM if interested. Too big to ship local pickup. Palmy love to you all! 9 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dalmatiansoap 275 Report post Posted January 11 Wow! 20 years is absolutely respectable 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris Chance 530 Report post Posted January 11 Wow that's really nice! I wish I didn't get quite so cold or I would try it. Probably would like the summer heat here but too cold in winter. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joe_OC 771 Report post Posted January 12 Saw it in person. It’s in great condition. Wish someone who has a large greenhouse or arboretum to keep it. Being pampered for 20 years indoors will be quite a shock to it. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rickybobby 876 Report post Posted January 12 That’s amazing. So there’s hope for me as well! 20 years wow. Hope it goes to a good home Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DoomsDave 6,289 Report post Posted January 12 Princess coconut has been rehomed! Thank you all for your interest and will keep apprised of progress! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DoomsDave 6,289 Report post Posted January 12 This has turned out to be a really serious teaching moment Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DoomsDave 6,289 Report post Posted January 15 Yow Obscenities have been screamed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stevetoad 1,294 Report post Posted January 15 this may prove or disprove if starting with a large coco makes a difference in survival or not. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Palm Tree Jim 746 Report post Posted January 15 On 1/12/2020 at 1:34 PM, DoomsDave said: Princess coconut has been rehomed! Thank you all for your interest and will keep apprised of progress! Hopefully we are updated on the palm is doing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Palm Tree Jim 746 Report post Posted January 15 On HOW the palm is doing....... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matt in OC 714 Report post Posted January 15 Wow! By the way, the coconut in the conservatory in Sherman Gardens is absolutely huge. I don't think it was planted that long ago, but it may not be long for this world. It just goes to show how fast these can be with proper conditions. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hillizard 952 Report post Posted January 15 At my previous home I grew a coconut in my interior atrium which featured a cut-out in the foundation to the ground below, so the palm had freedom to root anywhere. I had to give it away after the fronds started pushing against the 14-foot skylight. It was so large the recipient had to bring a trailer to haul it away. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
QUINNPALMS 119 Report post Posted January 16 5 minutes ago, QUINNPALMS said: Heres a few photos of the cocos nucifera's new home , at a higher elevation nice microclimate in Fallbrook , Ca ! I repotted it in a large concrete planter and built an enclosure around the pot with a 2100btu electric fan heater on a thermostat to get it through the cold months. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hilo Jason 2,592 Report post Posted January 17 Glad to see you got that Nick! What happens when it’s too tall for the greenhouse?! Maybe it could survive somewhere in your front driveway with all that concrete radiating heat for it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
QUINNPALMS 119 Report post Posted January 17 (edited) 14 hours ago, Hilo Jason said: Glad to see you got that Nick! What happens when it’s too tall for the greenhouse?! Maybe it could survive somewhere in your front driveway with all that concrete radiating heat for it? Hey Jason if it survives I may have to look into doing a second story on the greenhouse! I did think of maybe planting it somewhere warm but i think i will get it as large as possible first! Or plant it in the ground in the greenhouse ... Edited January 17 by QUINNPALMS 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stevetoad 1,294 Report post Posted January 17 Looks like it found its way into a great home. Glad you got it. I was afraid we would never see any updates. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Firepalm 65 Report post Posted January 17 Awesome! Good luck with it Nick! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NOT A TA 499 Report post Posted Monday at 04:26 AM Looks like it's getting the royal treatment! Good luck with it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DoomsDave 6,289 Report post Posted Monday at 04:47 AM @QUINNPALMS you go, maybe share in the main forum? We will duly worship! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
