PalmTreeDude Posted February 27, 2018 Report Share Posted February 27, 2018 (edited) So I forgot to bring my Coconut palm in a pot in last night... The tempature got down to 34 degrees F and there was frost in the yard. Do you think it will be ok? Edited February 27, 2018 by PalmTreeDude PalmTreeDude Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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kinzyjr Posted February 27, 2018 Report Share Posted February 27, 2018 It's possible it will live, but it doesn't look like it can handle another one of those nights for a long time. Lakeland, FL USDA Zone (2012): 9b | Sunset Zone: 26 | Record Low: 20F/-6.67C (1985, 1962) | Record Low USDA Zone: 9a | 30-Year Avg. Low: 30F | 30-year Min: 24F Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Cohen Posted February 27, 2018 Report Share Posted February 27, 2018 Possible, but probably toast. How is the humidity in your area? rare flowering trees, palms and other exotics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoomsDave Posted February 27, 2018 Report Share Posted February 27, 2018 Move it inside, and pray, keep it warm. Let us know what happens. Let's keep our forum fun and friendly. Any data in this post is provided 'as is' and in no event shall I be liable for any damages, including, without limitation, damages resulting from accuracy or lack thereof, insult, or lost profits or revenue, claims by third parties or for other similar costs, or any special, incidental, or consequential damages arising out of my opinion or the use of this data. The accuracy or reliability of the data is not guaranteed or warranted in any way and I disclaim liability of any kind whatsoever, including, without limitation, liability for quality, performance, merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose arising out of the use, or inability to use my data. Other terms may apply. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PalmTreeDude Posted February 28, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2018 3 hours ago, Scott Cohen said: Possible, but probably toast. How is the humidity in your area? Humidity is around 65% right now. 6 hours ago, kinzyjr said: It's possible it will live, but it doesn't look like it can handle another one of those nights for a long time. 2 hours ago, DoomsDave said: Move it inside, and pray, keep it warm. Let us know what happens. I am really hoping it does. I have had damage to this coconut before in the past at around 40 degrees F, I am no stranger to forgetting to bring in non - hardy plants over the winter... I need to start setting reminders on my phone to bring in plants if it will get cold. I am hoping that once the full damage shows, there is still green in the spear. I pray that there is. PalmTreeDude Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasColdHardyPalms Posted March 1, 2018 Report Share Posted March 1, 2018 In a pot it is probably dead. To see burn that quickly is a very bad sign. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PalmTreeDude Posted March 3, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2018 Well, the damage did progress, it is about at its stopping point. The lower parts of the fronds and center spear are green. Sorry for the bad lighting. PalmTreeDude Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XYZ Posted March 4, 2018 Report Share Posted March 4, 2018 The green spear is ostensibly a promising sign, but I am inclined to agree with the comment made above that it’s dead but just doesn’t know it yet. I have seen plenty of green spear pulls from rotten palms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Mac Posted April 8, 2018 Report Share Posted April 8, 2018 Well how did it go? Did it pull through? Cheers Steve It is not dead, it is just senescence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PalmTreeDude Posted April 16, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2018 On 4/8/2018, 3:28:07, gtsteve said: Well how did it go? Did it pull through? Yeah it is alive and growing. 3 PalmTreeDude Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PalmTreeDude Posted August 27, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2018 Sorry for bumping this old thread, but I just wanted to give an update on it. Here it is now. 6 PalmTreeDude Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PalmatierMeg Posted August 29, 2018 Report Share Posted August 29, 2018 It miraculously survived - that's good. But don't expect another miracle if you forget it again. Meg Palms of Victory I shall wear Cape Coral (It's Just Paradise) Florida Zone 10A on the Isabelle Canal Elevation: 15 feetI'd like to be under the sea in an octopus' garden in the shade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave-Vero Posted November 25, 2018 Report Share Posted November 25, 2018 Good enough. Locally, we've had so many coconuts planted that it'll be cocopalypse if we get a pair of bad winters like 2010-2011 (26º officially at the airport within walking distance of my house). That killed about half the coconuts in my part of town; most at the beach survived. Fla. climate center: 100-119 days>85 F USDA 1990 hardiness zone 9B Current USDA hardiness zone 10a 4 km inland from Indian River; 27º N (equivalent to Brisbane) Central Orlando's urban heat island may be warmer than us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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