Areca and Coconuts in Mexico City

[Joaco]

Here they are all in the ground with a mix of white Caribbean sand and worm hummus and then topping off with white sand for the looks.

[Palmfarmer]

Very cool! I wonder if this would work in Durango with some protection in the coldest winters. I currently have a small Latania that has survived 2 winter with 0 protection so that’s some proof of concept. 

[Joaco]

2 hours ago, Palmfarmer said:

Very cool! I wonder if this would work in Durango with some protection in the coldest winters. I currently have a small Latania that has survived 2 winter with 0 protection so that’s some proof of concept. 

Yes I hope it works too. These are land coconuts from around Morelos and with protection from wind that can freeze them up in the winter and then receiving enough sun light it’s good. I used lots of sand for good drainage and worm humus for good nutrients. Sand absorbs heat very quickly but it also lets it go quickly so I am planning to put some rocks over the sand to keep it warmer. Keep me updated with your progress

[Joaco]

Any suggestions are welcome

[Palmfarmer]

On 6/10/2024 at 1:16 PM, Joaco said:

Yes I hope it works too. These are land coconuts from around Morelos and with protection from wind that can freeze them up in the winter and then receiving enough sun light it’s good. I used lots of sand for good drainage and worm humus for good nutrients. Sand absorbs heat very quickly but it also lets it go quickly so I am planning to put some rocks over the sand to keep it warmer. Keep me updated with your progress

Great, yes big dark rocks should be good. I will buy another coconut and experiment once the rain season hits. 
 

you should get some incandescent Christmas lights and frost cloth for the coldest nights. I think it will do fine in CDMX once it has gained some size. 
 

I will update you. 

[palmnut-fry]

A Lantania is far more exotic and appealing than a Coco. And cocos do not lend themselves well to high altitudes/low humidity from numerous observations.

With the devastating heatwave going on there, I wonder how anything so water dependent survives. Recent devastating news were howler monkeys falling out of trees dead🫢But good luck! 

[happypalms]

Nice one when I think of Mexico I think of all the chamaedorea palms from there.

[Brian]

2 hours ago, happypalms said:

Nice one when I think of Mexico I think of all the chamaedorea palms from there.

The Anthropology Museum in Mexico City has some cool Chamaedoreas outside in their gardens. 

[happypalms]

9 hours ago, Brian said:

The Anthropology Museum in Mexico City has some cool Chamaedoreas outside in their gardens. 

Some pictures of those chamaedorea would be nice to see.

[Joaco]

On 6/14/2024 at 4:52 PM, happypalms said:

Some pictures of those chamaedorea would be nice to see.