I used a community pot to sprout my last batch of seeds, and saw some really strong root development with Beccariophoenix alfredi especially, as well as Chamaerops Humilis. So good in fact, that the roots on the Becc. Alf. were too long and strong to comfortably fit into my standard pots. (I think these would be 1/2 gallon pots in the US; here, they are 150mm openings (6") and about the same height.) The last three pics below are Becc. Alf.

I really want to use all standard size pots for at least the first year in the shadehouse. But these suckers stand above the dirt line, enough to sway a bit in the wind. Any advice?

Cheers,

JT

Alfies grow roots FAST!

5 minutes ago, Hammer said:

Alfies grow roots FAST!

Agreed! I've potted them up from 1 gallon to 7 gallon before and the new pots were filled to the gills and trying to root in the ground within a few months. 

 

JT, I'd go a little bigger on the pots with this species if you can, they'll thank you for it! Your mix looks super good by the way! 

P.S. Did that one sprout as a double? I've noticed that with this species before. I started with 50 seeds back in 2010 and 2 were doubles, and I know someone else who sprouted them around the same time who got a double. I separated one of mine, but kept the other one as a double to see how it ends up. They seem to be leaning away from each other at this early stage, so time will tell if they develop that coconutty lean that looks so nice. 

19 minutes ago, Zeeth said:

Agreed! I've potted them up from 1 gallon to 7 gallon before and the new pots were filled to the gills and trying to root in the ground within a few months. 

 

JT, I'd go a little bigger on the pots with this species if you can, they'll thank you for it! Your mix looks super good by the way! 

P.S. Did that one sprout as a double? I've noticed that with this species before. I started with 50 seeds back in 2010 and 2 were doubles, and I know someone else who sprouted them around the same time who got a double. I separated one of mine, but kept the other one as a double to see how it ends up. They seem to be leaning away from each other at this early stage, so time will tell if they develop that coconutty lean that looks so nice. 

Cool double.  Really interested to see how it grows.

2 hours ago, Zeeth said:

Agreed! I've potted them up from 1 gallon to 7 gallon before and the new pots were filled to the gills and trying to root in the ground within a few months. 

 

JT, I'd go a little bigger on the pots with this species if you can, they'll thank you for it! Your mix looks super good by the way! 

P.S. Did that one sprout as a double? I've noticed that with this species before. I started with 50 seeds back in 2010 and 2 were doubles, and I know someone else who sprouted them around the same time who got a double. I separated one of mine, but kept the other one as a double to see how it ends up. They seem to be leaning away from each other at this early stage, so time will tell if they develop that coconutty lean that looks so nice. 

good call planting them as a double. In no time you will have a double coconut looking monster...:)

 

3 hours ago, Zeeth said:

P.S. Did that one sprout as a double? I've noticed that with this species before. I started with 50 seeds back in 2010 and 2 were doubles, and I know someone else who sprouted them around the same time who got a double. I separated one of mine, but kept the other one as a double to see how it ends up. They seem to be leaning away from each other at this early stage, so time will tell if they develop that coconutty lean that looks so nice. 

 

No, that was two singles, but the roots were well-integrated so I left them together. Yes, I look forward to their future, curvy dance!

JT

JT,

I got the same thing with my beccs., pushing their roots immediately through the tiny wholes

of my standard sized pots (about 12cm) within weeks.

So, afraid of putting them into trouble I switched to cut-off pet bottles as well which are turning out to be

perfect. If I see a root balling up on the bottle`s ground, I can take measures soon.

Here is my little faction of beccarios...

..and here in comparison to my standard pot.

I have got no problems at all since repotting, so I thought I should let you know.

best regards

 

3 hours ago, palmfriend said:

JT,

I have got no problems at all since repotting, so I thought I should let you know.

best regards

 

Thanks for the note, Lars. I think I'm going to go straight into a 1-gal liners for all of them. I have a supply of these so it's no real effort. I'll do that tomorrow after my coco mix arrives. 

Jt

That double is going to look awesome in a few years!