Coconut Palm �£4.99

Just bought one from Lidl. It's 5ft tall with 10 healthy fronds but didn't come with instructions.

Before I google does anyone have repotting and sun/shade advice?

TO

 

hi there, I actually saw a coconut plant in morrison for the same price and I am very tempted to buy it, so , yes: do post some advice thaaanks

 

Not sure whether buying one of these is a good idea as they naturally come from coastal tropical regions and will not grow well or at all away from them, short term I think. Best of luck with it.

 

Tried one a couple of years ago definitely short term also brought with it a dose of fungus gnats.

 

Fungus gnats?

I've bought it as an indoor plant, is it still short term?

TO

 

Yes.

 

What are fungus gnats strongylodon?

TO

 

fungus gnats,follow the link t&o.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/gardening/advice/pests_and_diseases/nonflash_index.shtml?black_fungus_gnats

 

They will not survive in the house much longer than a year they have to be outside but not in this country.

 

on another forum , I know a group of guys bought them to see who's would last the longest. As you guys have said not longer than a year.

Even the lady tending them at B&Q made the same joke. Cocos Nucifera , a pain to keep alive. They hate central heating, need a lush tropical humid environment to stand a chance.


www.palmsnexotics.zoomshare.com

 

The specimen in question is now deceased but to be fair a large, ginger cat contributed when he decided to shred all the leaves one afternoon.



TO

 

Naw, T&O been there, had one, lost the t-shirt (and the palm.) Don't blame pussy. They're a strict no-no in UK. :( :D

But fungus gnats make luverly pets.