pogobob Posted September 23 Report Share Posted September 23 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 18 3 Robert de Jong San Clemente, CA Willowbrook Nursery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pogobob Posted September 23 Author Report Share Posted September 23 You can see that it’s growing great now after all the years stuck in the pot 1 Robert de Jong San Clemente, CA Willowbrook Nursery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlaPalmLover Posted September 23 Report Share Posted September 23 All of your palms look pretty nice! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butiagrus Posted September 23 Report Share Posted September 23 Cool one! I will follow your post because I was thinking of getting an old one grew in pot since 30years too and it has a very similar skinny trunk as yours. I was afraid of its look after hitting the ground 🫣 1 My link (Facebook page about Palmtrees) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoomsDave Posted September 23 Report Share Posted September 23 You can sometimes see similar where a palm has been transplanted, and it sets back then re-starts. 2 1 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...
pogobob Posted September 23 Author Report Share Posted September 23 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. 1 Robert de Jong San Clemente, CA Willowbrook Nursery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tassie_Troy1971 Posted September 23 Report Share Posted September 23 It's certainly enjoyed its new life at your garden pogobob 1 Old Beach ,Hobart Tasmania ,Australia. 42 " south Cool Maritime climate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
palmfriend Posted September 24 Report Share Posted September 24 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 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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