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How long can you keep a palm in a pot?

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I have had this Verschaffeltia splendida in a pot for a very long time, actually have 2 but this is the older of the 2. Was wondering what should I do to extend it's life in a pot? Was actually thinking to put them in the ground and get some new small ones this spring but I know sooner or later the cold will  kill them, but living in a pot forever probably will too.

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Jupiter FL

in the Zone formally known as 10A

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    How long? That depends on the species and the height of your ceiling. Here two examples of 45 and 28 years and one of unknwn age:

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    272145015_Chamaeropshumilis2008-09-16.thumb.jpg.b2392879f664c93888d91dfaef770f65.jpg

    2125899198_3177N05-0111.thumb.jpg.ea56c8e6f64663ec93d652373d42176c.jpg

    My photos at flickr: flickr.com/photos/palmeir/albums

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    Wow those have been in there a long time, mines probably been in this pot about 8 years

    Jupiter FL

    in the Zone formally known as 10A
    2 hours ago, redant said:

    Wow those have been in there a long time, mines probably been in this pot about 8 years

    Or you trim your palm to a bonsai; :D here a photo of an 32 years old potted Chamaerops:

    149526501_Chamaerops19862018-07-28P1040781.thumb.jpg.73415968db958c456d5e0d6c63a16c79.jpg

    My photos at flickr: flickr.com/photos/palmeir/albums

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    Alive ?

    The Palm Mahal

    Hollywood Fla

    10 minutes ago, waykoolplantz said:

    Alive ?

    Do you mean the bonsai? Yes, it is now 33 years old and in Balconia Germanica (night temps -7°C).

    My photos at flickr: flickr.com/photos/palmeir/albums

    Here a from now, 33 years in a pot:

    2075750911_Chamaerops19862019-01-21P1050038.thumb.jpg.4e2189f8a85922cff744778f9b164e71.jpg

    My photos at flickr: flickr.com/photos/palmeir/albums

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    2 hours ago, waykoolplantz said:

    Alive ?

    Yeah I'd like to keep it alive : )

     

    Jupiter FL

    in the Zone formally known as 10A

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