Young phoenix canariensis healthy?

[Jeff_Cabinda]

Hi there. Any opinion? I was expecting it to grow faster... planted the seed in August 2016... generally speaking shall I be optimistic? Got this seed from an adapted tree in French Britain. Now trying to grow it in West African climate. Actually I have never seen any around here. They do not like hot AND wet climate?  

[PalmatierMeg]

I think you are expecting too much from this palm. It looks good at only 8 months from seed. It will take years to reach the size you are looking for. CIDPs are desert palms that don't like humidity. The ones in FL always look sorry and are prone to fungus. I much prefer P. sylvestris.

[Pal Meir]

I found old photos showing the growth rate of Ph canariensis as a potted plant from summer 1980 to December 1981:

[Jeff_Cabinda]

14 hours ago, Pal Meir said:

I found old photos showing the growth rate of Ph canariensis as a potted plant from summer 1980 to December 1981:

thanks. Giving good indication on growth rate and shape. I

[Arecaceus]

They can tolerate a lot of heat and drought but they grow faster with lots of water and they can handle a lot of humidity if it's not too hot for too long. What I can see on your picture looks normal. Like most palms at a certain age they really set off. CIDPs mostly in width. Growth rate with them is incredibly faster in ground compared to pot. Even in big pots they are not even half as fast as in ground. I would love to see an update from 2023!