MrTropical Posted August 12, 2022 Report Share Posted August 12, 2022 (edited) Hey y’all. Hope everyone’s having a great Friday so far. I am in need of some advice on overwintering a Coconut Palm I bought from a local grocery store back in May. When I bought it, I didn’t realize what I was getting into from what I’ve read from others online. I really would like to see it live, but I understand they are truly tropical palms. I live in Zone 6B in North Carolina. Is there anything I can do when it goes inside for the winter to better its chances for survival? Thanks. Edited August 12, 2022 by MrTropical 1 Quote North Carolina - Zone 7A. Subtropical Highland Climate (CFB). Elevation - 3100ft. Average yearly temperatures range between 10F and 85F. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnAndSancho Posted August 12, 2022 Report Share Posted August 12, 2022 1 hour ago, MrTropical said: Hey y’all. Hope everyone’s having a great Friday so far. I am in need of some advice on overwintering a Coconut Palm I bought from a local grocery store back in May. When I bought it, I didn’t realize what I was getting into from what I’ve read from others online. I really would like to see it live, but I understand they are truly tropical palms. I live in Zone 6B in North Carolina. Is there anything I can do when it goes inside for the winter to better its chances for survival? Thanks. Welcome to Palmtalk! There's literally dozens of threads on here about overwintering coconuts indoors filled with useful info. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrTropical Posted August 12, 2022 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2022 1 minute ago, JohnAndSancho said: Welcome to Palmtalk! There's literally dozens of threads on here about overwintering coconuts indoors filled with useful info. Alrighty, I'll check 'em out. Thanks. Quote North Carolina - Zone 7A. Subtropical Highland Climate (CFB). Elevation - 3100ft. Average yearly temperatures range between 10F and 85F. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PalmatierMeg Posted August 12, 2022 Report Share Posted August 12, 2022 Welcome. Coconuts need warmth and humidity and lots of light. They are very cold/cool sensitive, i.e., a chilly, dry, dark northern house will kill them as surely as a night outdoors in freezing weather. Plan on providing supplemental light, heat and humidity. One of the best looking indoor coconuts I saw in photos was one a European PTer kept next to his aquarium of tropical fish. Quote 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...
MrTropical Posted August 12, 2022 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2022 2 hours ago, PalmatierMeg said: Welcome. Coconuts need warmth and humidity and lots of light. They are very cold/cool sensitive, i.e., a chilly, dry, dark northern house will kill them as surely as a night outdoors in freezing weather. Plan on providing supplemental light, heat and humidity. One of the best looking indoor coconuts I saw in photos was one a European PTer kept next to his aquarium of tropical fish. Ok, Thanks so much. Quote North Carolina - Zone 7A. Subtropical Highland Climate (CFB). Elevation - 3100ft. Average yearly temperatures range between 10F and 85F. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickybobby Posted August 14, 2022 Report Share Posted August 14, 2022 I use a dehumidifier to keep the room warm (78f) and constant humidity. I use some led grow lights I got from Amazon on all my palms and they grow steadily and healthy throughout the indoor winter months. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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