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Cocos nucifera Dwarf Red Spicata Twins

PalmatierMeg
PalmatierMeg
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One of my Dwarf Red Spicata coconuts has germinated twin embryos. So, can anyone tell me whether I have hope that both twins will survive to give me natural Red Spicata doubles? Or will they compete until one overcomes the other?

Cocos nucifera Dwarf Red Spicata Twins

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Meg

Palms of Victory I shall wear

Cape Coral (It's Just Paradise)
Florida
Zone 10A on the Isabelle Canal
Elevation: 15 feet

I'd like to be under the sea in an octopus' garden in the shade.

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    Coconuts are one of the more amenable palms to this occurrence because of their ability to lean away from each other. Any nutrient issues from the competition won't arise under normal care. 

    Keith 

    Palmetto, Florida (10a) and Tampa, Florida (9b/10a)

    Looks like you got yourself the cheap double coconut! Coccosoid palms do this fairly often. If you grow it out, it should stay a double.

    • 3 months later...

    Wow... that is a beautiful thing!

    Lakeland, FL: USDA Zone 2023: 10a  2012: 9b  1990: 9a | Record Low: 20F/-6.67C (Jan. 1985, Dec.1962)

    • 4 months later...
    On 8/22/2016, 8:29:58, PalmatierMeg said:

    One of my Dwarf Red Spicata coconuts has germinated twin embryos. So, can anyone tell me whether I have hope that both twins will survive to give me natural Red Spicata doubles? Or will they compete until one overcomes the other?

    Cocos nucifera Dwarf Red Spicata Twins

    57bb98e72ec8a_DwarfRedSpicataTwinSpears057bb98f12b32b_DwarfRedSpicataTwinSpears0

    How is this twin doing for you Meg?  Have an updated picture?  The one I got from you is looking great.  Single but deep rich color.

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    Wonderful babies!   Can't wait to see what they will look like as they grow up.  We would LOVE an update!   Congrats on your twins! 

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    19 hours ago, Cape Garrett said:

    How is this twin doing for you Meg?  Have an updated picture?  The one I got from you is looking great.  Single but deep rich color.

    Beautiful exemplar. I would also like to see an updated pic if possible.

    5 year high 42.2C/108F (07/06/2018)--5 year low 4.6C/40.3F (1/19/2023)--Lowest recent/current winter: 4.6C/40.3F (1/19/2023)

     

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