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I rescued a very old Howea Forsteriana


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About 10 years ago I repaired an AC unit for an old lady. I noticed that there was a stunted palm in a terracotta pot on the patio that had pushed itself up and exposed its roots and the trunk was skinny and many close growth rings. I told her I could plant it in her backyard but she said that She would like to give it to me. So I thanked her and took it home and planted it. Here are some photos 

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Robert de Jong

San Clemente, CA

 

Willowbrook Nursery

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You can sometimes see similar where a palm has been transplanted, and it sets back then re-starts.

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This palm was a house plant and then a patio plant for about 40 years according to the lady. It’s been growing in my garden for 11 years now. 

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Robert de Jong

San Clemente, CA

 

Willowbrook Nursery

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It's certainly enjoyed its new life at your garden pogobob 

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Old Beach ,Hobart
Tasmania ,Australia. 42 " south
Cool Maritime climate

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Howea Forsteriana are such rewarding palms!

You were there at the right time and it speaks for that lady that she was sure 

that this one would be in the right hands when giving it to you. You did well, it looks so beautiful now!

 

Thank you for sharing -

 

Lars

 

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