So I’m trying to transplant my palms from the nursery pots I purchased them in to containers that have a drainage grill at the bottom but no drainage hole. Any suggestions?

Transplant as into the ground or repot them into larger containers? Into the ground easy just plant them. Repotting even easier, palms like the next size container up ie 200mm container into a 240mm container. A small 70mm tube into a 100mm or 140mm and so on.

They also require a good root system before transplanting, if you can lift the palm up by the stem and they don’t pull out of the container then generally they are good to repot.

As for drainage holes or lack of just use a pair of secautears or whatever you have to cut some drainage holes or drill some new holes. If you can’t repot them drill some holes in the bottom of the container.

It’s all about roots for transplant or repotting, and soil medium, get it right and palm growing is easy, get it wrong and you start to have trouble growing them.

Repotting germinated seedlings is a little different you generally go by the type of palm you have to the container that suits it. May I suggest my posts, On the potting bench, it’s got a lot of repotting pictures and information. Good luck

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You definitely need drainage holes in a pot that is to be used for your palm. Good drainage is crucial for plant health/ survival. I’ve seen pots with a grill at the bottom and the ones I’ve seen have a tray that is attached with scuppers for the water to drain. I use pots with clear holes in the bottom , sometimes I even drill more . I usually put medium sized pebbles in the bottom and add perlite to the potting soil.

Some palms are root sensitive while others are tough as nails . It would help to know what type of palm it is ….even better , pictures. Harry

The pots I have on hand have a separate drainage grill that snaps into the bottom with a little space from it to the very bottom of the pot. Do I still need to drill holes in the pot and what about when I have to take them inside for the winter

I would want a place for the water to drain , not stay in the pot . Harry