DoomsDave 10,091 Report post Posted January 11, 2020 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! 14 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dalmatiansoap 461 Report post Posted January 11, 2020 Wow! 20 years is absolutely respectable 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris Chance 1,041 Report post Posted January 11, 2020 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 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joe_OC 1,598 Report post Posted January 12, 2020 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 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rickybobby 1,231 Report post Posted January 12, 2020 That’s amazing. So there’s hope for me as well! 20 years wow. Hope it goes to a good home Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DoomsDave 10,091 Report post Posted January 12, 2020 Princess coconut has been rehomed! Thank you all for your interest and will keep apprised of progress! 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DoomsDave 10,091 Report post Posted January 12, 2020 This has turned out to be a really serious teaching moment Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DoomsDave 10,091 Report post Posted January 15, 2020 Yow Obscenities have been screamed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stevetoad 2,020 Report post Posted January 15, 2020 this may prove or disprove if starting with a large coco makes a difference in survival or not. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Palm Tree Jim 1,162 Report post Posted January 15, 2020 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. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Palm Tree Jim 1,162 Report post Posted January 15, 2020 On HOW the palm is doing....... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matt in OC 1,194 Report post Posted January 15, 2020 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. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hillizard 1,450 Report post Posted January 15, 2020 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 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
QUINNPALMS 133 Report post Posted January 16, 2020 7 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
QUINNPALMS 133 Report post Posted January 16, 2020 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. 8 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hilo Jason 3,692 Report post Posted January 17, 2020 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? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
QUINNPALMS 133 Report post Posted January 17, 2020 (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, 2020 by QUINNPALMS 2 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stevetoad 2,020 Report post Posted January 17, 2020 Looks like it found its way into a great home. Glad you got it. I was afraid we would never see any updates. 1 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Firepalm 106 Report post Posted January 17, 2020 Awesome! Good luck with it Nick! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NOT A TA 1,378 Report post Posted January 20, 2020 Looks like it's getting the royal treatment! Good luck with it! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DoomsDave 10,091 Report post Posted January 20, 2020 @QUINNPALMS you go, maybe share in the main forum? We will duly worship! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Palmalago 7 Report post Posted January 27, 2020 Put more soil so roots are covered. Water and fertilize Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DoomsDave 10,091 Report post Posted April 10, 2020 Our donor moved to sub alpine Colorado where he glories in the native Blue Spruce. So @QUINNPALMS let us know how the royal and the coconut are doing for you! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZPalms 506 Report post Posted May 24, 2021 Oh this is amazing, gives me hope for my coconut 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EJ;) 108 Report post Posted June 14, 2021 so beautiful! i had a coconut palm, kept it alive for 2 years. it was too cold that winter, reaching 40 degrees in my home one weekend because my heater broke! Maybe ill try again! 1 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darwinpalmlover 2 Report post Posted June 16, 2021 Amazing how many people keep cold sensitive palms alive in cold climates...good job Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
