I live in Charlottesville Virginia growing zone 7b this is my first coconut palm! It's thrived for me outside all summer and is about to have it's first winter with me. I have a spot prepared for it in my sunroom on a heat mat under a grow light with relatively high humidity around 60-70% average. Fingers crossed I can get this guy through to the next growing season. I'd love to see your potted coconut palms for some inspiration!

Before I put it in the ground and now

Wow! How long did it take to grow those mature pinnate leaves? Awesome you could put it in the ground 

2 hours ago, TJ_Palmetto said:

Wow! How long did it take to grow those mature pinnate leaves? Awesome you could put it in the ground 

Approximately 2 years. It would've been faster if it was in full sun all day though. I planted it in a shady place.

Exactly 2 years apart 

(Top one, bottom one died)

I had it potted for 5 months before planting in ground in March 

(bigger one)

20 hours ago, idontknowhatnametuse said:

Approximately 2 years. It would've been faster if it was in full sun all day though. I planted it in a shady place.

Nice looks healthy!

19 hours ago, SouthernCATropicals said:

Exactly 2 years apart 

(Top one, bottom one died)

I had it potted for 5 months before planting in ground in March 

(bigger one)

Wow that's a serious growth spurt! Did you fertilize it a lot?

3 hours ago, TJ_Palmetto said:

Wow that's a serious growth spurt! Did you fertilize it a lot?

Thank you! Yes I fertilize a lot. Maybe every 3 weeks during the more active seasons I mix a little fish emulsion into a canister and pour all over near them. I also mulch very heavily with yard scraps and chicken manure. And I water every day unless it rained 

You're going to have much slower growth keeping it potted, but I still think it's fun!

Here's my double sprout coconut back in April 2021, and today. 

Of course growth rate and how quickly the fronds become fully pinnate are dependent on growing conditions. 

I keep mine pretty pot-bound and likely in too much shade so mine has grown quite slow.

Very coool my Friend🌴🌴🌴🌴🦜🦜🦜🦜💪💪💪💪

On 10/6/2025 at 10:15 AM, Jblume said:

You're going to have much slower growth keeping it potted, but I still think it's fun!

Here's my double sprout coconut back in April 2021, and today. 

Of course growth rate and how quickly the fronds become fully pinnate are dependent on growing conditions. 

I keep mine pretty pot-bound and likely in too much shade so mine has grown quite slow.

Wow a double sprout that's awesome! 

On 10/6/2025 at 10:15 AM, Jblume said:

You're going to have much slower growth keeping it potted, but I still think it's fun!

Here's my double sprout coconut back in April 2021, and today. 

Of course growth rate and how quickly the fronds become fully pinnate are dependent on growing conditions. 

I keep mine pretty pot-bound and likely in too much shade so mine has grown quite slow.

That’s awesome! Probaloy the coolest coconut in jax

On 10/6/2025 at 4:15 PM, Jblume said:

You're going to have much slower growth keeping it potted, but I still think it's fun!

Here's my double sprout coconut back in April 2021, and today. 

Of course growth rate and how quickly the fronds become fully pinnate are dependent on growing conditions. 

I keep mine pretty pot-bound and likely in too much shade so mine has grown quite slow.

That's a different kind of double coconut!😎