A few weeks ago I innocently looked in the tropicals section on my way to pick up something else at my Virginia Home Depot and saw an employee pull a little triangle palm for the sale rack which is only a few days before the dumpster. Actually, I probably used the "need" for something else at the store for an excuse to check out the plants. Anyway, when they put a $4.99 price including the "decorative pot" with NO drainage holes, I knew the "tropical palm" needed to come home with me. Unless I'm mistaken, it's a triangle palm and we only have two of those so certainly need a third, right? With some TLC and a pot allowing drainage , it perked right up and passed inspection to end up flying with us to our Puerto Rico farm. One photo shows the coqui frog inspection on our porch and the orange flagging tape and PVC pipe in the other photo show its location after planting. Perhaps this qualifies as a fairy tale ending for a big box palm ?

Yes, a fairy tale ending, as opposed to a freezing tale ending, that palm is going to be so grateful and happy it's going to get massive. The coquí is already testing out his new home!

Nice work ! That will give you a sense of satisfaction for quite a long time

Regards

Michael.

Hear, hear. It will love life in PR. The BB stores sell these triangles - worse yet majesties - in 6" pots here and many people don't realize how large this palm gets. But at least in FL we can plant it outdoors

I love rescue/survival stories. We've gotten some good deals on ailing palms, both from BB stores and private nurseries. Although we have lost some, 80 - 90% have survived and it such a thrill to see them rebound and turn into healthy plants.

Great coqui photo!

Lee