Skip to content
View in the app

A better way to browse. Learn more.
PalmTalk

A full-screen app on your home screen with push notifications, badges and more.

To install this app on iOS and iPadOS
  1. Tap the Share icon in Safari
  2. Scroll the menu and tap Add to Home Screen.
  3. Tap Add in the top-right corner.
To install this app on Android
  1. Tap the 3-dot menu (⋮) in the top-right corner of the browser.
  2. Tap Add to Home screen or Install app.
  3. Confirm by tapping Install.
Request For Help - PalmTalk needs a few “Beta Testers.” 1-2 hours of your time.

WELCOME GUEST

It looks as if you are viewing PalmTalk as an unregistered Guest.

Please consider registering so as to take better advantage of our vast knowledge base and friendly community.  By registering you will gain access to many features - among them are our powerful Search feature, the ability to Private Message other Users, and be able to post and/or answer questions from all over the world. It is completely free, no “catches,” and you will have complete control over how you wish to use this site.

PalmTalk is sponsored by the International Palm Society. - an organization dedicated to learning everything about and enjoying palm trees (and their companion plants) while conserving endangered palm species and habitat worldwide. Please take the time to know us all better and register.

guest Renda04.jpg

Pygmy Palm

NewPalmMom
NewPalmMom
in PALMS IN POTS

Featured Replies

Do I need to move this pygmy palm into a bigger pot?  Currently, I believe, in a 36x36 

IMG_9263.jpeg

    •
    • Like 1

    Oh wow that’s a beauty, somewhat repotted a bit high in the container that’s for sure, perhaps it may need a new container but it will have to be a deep container. Repot it up to the base of the palms, there are a lot of roots exposed there. Whoever repotted it last was way off getting it correct, mind you though it’s an interesting feature the way it is. I suggest a deep container but one that’s not too wide. I don’t know how much of a root ball it has, but it definitely needs a bit of soil around those roots! 

    • Like 2

    I'd have never thought that these, or anything else would survive such conditions, WOW.

    • Author

    @happypalms Thank you for the positive input.  I was not the person who potted it in it's current home so I'm unsure how to know or tell how tight the root ball may be.  I would have to guess that it's fairly tight for it to grow up and out like it has.  It's pushing out a lot of new fronds so she appears very happy.  Anxiously awaiting for the appropriate weather to get her back outside! 

    • Like 1

    Definitely gonna take a large pot for that one , that exposed root ball needs soil . These are very forgiving palms as long as they get regular watering. It will grow even nicer once it gets a new pot. Harry

    • Like 3
    • Author

    @Harry’s Palms @Butch   Thank you both very much, I will work to get this palm in a larger pot. 

    On 3/28/2026 at 7:25 AM, Butch said:

    Are you able to find a larger pot than that 36"x36" that you have... I looked far and wide for a plastic terra-cotta looking pot that was larger than my 36"x36"... I found a 42", but it was very expensive...

    Butch

    https://www.amazon.com/Tusco-Products-RR42TC-Rolled-42-Inch/dp/B00M0MZFLU?th=1

    Oh, and I forgot to mrntion... This 42" pot isn't too heavy on it's own, when full of potting soil and a decent palm tree, I wouldn't try to move it... It's very heavy and awkward...

    IMG_6851cs.jpg.5e80d3ed2e48be5574a7065cba553b38.jpg

    Butch

    • Like 3
    • Upvote 1
    • Author

    @Butch Those look fantastic, approx. how tall would you way yours are? They look very tall! 

    Here’s a nice container grown Bismarckia I spotted while travelling in India! 

    IMG_1879.jpeg

    IMG_1794.jpeg

    •
    • Like 3
    18 hours ago, NewPalmMom said:

    @Butch Those look fantastic, approx. how tall would you way yours are? They look very tall! 

    Thank you... The fascia behind the palms is approx. 8' off the ground level...

    Butch

    • Like 1

    Create an account or sign in to comment
    Go to topic listing

    Account

    Navigation

    Configure browser push notifications
    Chrome (Android)
    1. Tap the lock icon next to the address bar.
    2. Tap Permissions → Notifications.
    3. Adjust your preference.
    Chrome (Desktop)
    1. Click the padlock icon in the address bar.
    2. Select Site settings.
    3. Find Notifications and adjust your preference.