Need more information on Dypsis plumosa

[Phoenikakias]

In particular where to plant those two beauties, I have raised them from seed (courtesy of David Bleistein). Now they are more than 2 m tall. They languished at first but during the last two years they have really set off. I think, that it is not possible, that I keep them any longer in the cold frame and pot them up. On the other hand both winter and summer are brutal seasons here and I am not sure how much sun and cold they can endure. Especially the sun exposure is a challenge, because more sun means lower air humidity. Will they promote decent growth during summer with such low air humidity? Miraculously they were not affected during a rsm outbreak in my cold frame during past August.

[happypalms]

Yes I can assist you with your quest. They are as tough as nails, tolerate the dry and heat along with sun. The only drawback is the lower leaves tend too crease and fold down. So keep out of wind if you can. They take about 25 years to flower and single ants will produce viable seeds. So you can basically plant them anywhere. They like whatever water you can give but are super tough. 

[Harry’s Palms]

I planted one about a year and a half ago in mostly shade with dappled afternoon sun . It cruised through winter last year and through summer with fairly fast growth . My climate is frost free here , winter low temps about 38-40f only occasionally for a few hours . It is about 4’ tall now , double its size since planting. I am in a climate zone 10a . Harry

[Harry’s Palms]

As @happypalms suggests , they seem fragile in windy areas . Mine got broken fronds in a strong wind event . I keep it tied up and that cured the problem , all broken fronds have already been replaced with new ones. Harry

[Than]

Beauties? They look like areca palms after a cat had been playing with them for few hours 😁. OK, joking, beauty is in the eyes of the beholder.

[Phoenikakias]

16 minutes ago, Than said:

Beauties? They look like areca palms after a cat had been playing with them for few hours 😁. OK, joking, beauty is in the eyes of the beholder.

Ha, if someone wanted to gift to you such a plant, you should refuse the offer.😂

[Phoenikakias]

30 minutes ago, Harry’s Palms said:

As @happypalms suggests , they seem fragile in windy areas . Mine got broken fronds in a strong wind event . I keep it tied up and that cured the problem , all broken fronds have already been replaced with new ones. Harry

Have a picture of the way you tie broken fronds?

[Than]

59 minutes ago, Phoenikakias said:

Ha, if someone wanted to gift to you such a plant, you should refuse the offer.😂

That'd be a tough one 🫣

[Harry’s Palms]

6 hours ago, Phoenikakias said:

Have a picture of the way you tie broken fronds?

I used a string about halfway up the fronds loosely circling the whole palm and tied to the lattice behind it. It should be anchored above the wrap to keep it from falling down . Harry

I had to do both the Basilonga and Plumosa . Although both palms do very well in this spot , it is breezy here . They are juveniles and the petiole are fragile for the size of their fronds . 
 You can see , it is just enough to support the fronds . Not tight at all . We just had a wind event yesterday which would’ve left these palms looking tattered but the string works! The C. Radicalis next to them has a much stronger petiole and needs no help.  The Plumosa just opened another frond ( center ) Harry