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Cold hardy palms from seeds

Tropicals-ct

By Tropicals-ct
in COLD HARDY PALMS

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Tropicals-ct Newbie

Tropicals-ct

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Is it better to start sable minor and Rhapidophyllum hystrix from seed or just buy a plant? (Zone 6b)

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SeanK Grand Master

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I think either one needs to have roots that fill a 10" pot prior to planting out in a cold zone.

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On 5/26/2025 at 6:24 PM, Tropicals-ct said:

Is it better to start sable minor and Rhapidophyllum hystrix from seed or just buy a plant? (Zone 6b)

I would definitely buy large plants. The bigger the better. Seeds are fun and great for growing the collection, but growth is slow. Keep in mind that both palms grow best in hot areas so growth will be a little slower in your area. The minor below is about 3 years old from seed.IMG_0329.thumb.jpeg.b0b2317e6faa02dcc3d2c8011831f978.jpeg 

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Allen Grand Master

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Just buy the larger plant if you can and it will save you 2-5 years 

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Chester B Grand Master

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Buy larger plants $25 or so will save you at least 2 or 3 years. If you really want to grow from seed Sabal minor is the faster of the two. 

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