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The little Queen that could? Dr Jimz Q

Christopher Dillman

By Christopher Dillman
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Christopher Dillman

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Hope everyone is enjoying their Monday off with gardening..

Got this tiny queen palm I've had in my yard for over 18 years, planted before I purchased the property. Its first 15 years it was engulfed by a lemonade berry bush and never could see the light of day. Now finally in full open sun, yet still struggling. No new fronds in a year or two. Has remained in this stasis.

Any treatment I could do it to have it grow full Queen bee?

Or should I cut my losses and replant?

Btw for kicks, thought I'd post this Dr Jimz tree secret product if anyone has ever used it. A liquid tree fertilizer designed to save struggling trees.

https://drjimz.com/products/tree-fertilizer-tree-secret-save-a-dying-tree 

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It is stunted and will always be stunted. Whether you should keep it or not depends on how sentimental you are about it.

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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Christopher Dillman

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6 hours ago, PalmatierMeg said:

It is stunted and will always be stunted. Whether you should keep it or not depends on how sentimental you are about it.

Bummer to hear that. Not familiar w stunted palms..

So in other words, there is no slow release fertilizer out there that would bring it back to its typical growth rate? Maybe a rhetorical question, as it's been this size for over 18 years.

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No. It missed the boat for that long ago. Queens are phenomenally needy and greedy for nutrients and are costly and troublesome to keep happy. There are numerous palms suitable for CA that are better than a queen. Maybe a CA member will suggest some (most of which can't grow in FL).

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.

Christopher Dillman Community Regular

Christopher Dillman

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1 hour ago, PalmatierMeg said:

No. It missed the boat for that long ago. Queens are phenomenally needy and greedy for nutrients and are costly and troublesome to keep happy. There are numerous palms suitable for CA that are better than a queen. Maybe a CA member will suggest some (most of which can't grow in FL).

Ah ok. Much appreciated for your reply and consult. Maybe I'll try and nurture a new 30 or 45 gal palm in that spot. 

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