Show me your coconut palms!

[TJ_Palmetto]

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!

[idontknowhatnametuse]

Before I put it in the ground and now

[TJ_Palmetto]

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

[idontknowhatnametuse]

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.

[SouthernCATropicals]

Exactly 2 years apart 

(Top one, bottom one died)

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

(bigger one)

[TJ_Palmetto]

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!

[TJ_Palmetto]

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?

[SouthernCATropicals]

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