-Rare and newly discovered! Cold hardy High Plateau Coconut Look a like palm

Description: RARE COLD HARDY COCONUT LOOK A LIKE PALM- Buyer will be getting a seedling approximately 18 to 24 inches tall wrapped in plastic and moss. Perfect tropical palm that is Cold hardy down to mid twenties!! Beccariophoenix Alfredii- High Plateau Coconut look alike palm. (Seedlings only available at this time) looks like a Coconut but unlike the coconut can handle freezes down to low 20's once established.The palm is found at an elevation of 1,050 meters (3,440 feet) growing along the sandy riverbeds. The surrounding vegetation is mainly composed of various grasses, and the area sees occasional fires. Due to the environment that B. alfredii is subjected to, it is hardy against frost and cold, fire, drought, full sun, and possibly hurricanes. Due to its overall hardiness, B. alfredii is perfect for growing in Temperate climates where traditional coconuts die when temp drops below 40 degrees Fahrenheit. It is best grown in sandy loam soils, but is suitable to many other soil types. All species appear resistant to lethal yellowing, so may be suitable for areas that have a high instance of the disease. Although relatively new to cultivation, B. alfredii is already becoming popular to palm collectors, and is being called the California Coconut of the future. It can be expected that after it is less new to cultivation, it may become extremely popular worldwide due to its coconut look-alike status, good growth rate, and cold hardiness. Although the trunk normally grows straight, it may develop a curve similar to that of the coconut palm if planted on its side when a few years old. Care: Upon receipt of palm... immediately unwrap and transplant into a soil medium that is fast draining, with perlite, rocks, mulch, etc. This palm does not like to be over watered and does not like overhead watering (sprinkers). They can develop fungus if they get too much sprinkler water so hose watering or drip is preferred. water at least three times a week. Fertilizer: time released Palm fertilizer is highly recommend to avoid burn with micronutrients. Wind: the first couple of years ...one might need to stake the palm unless it is protected from the wind. In high humidity environments- fungus can happen when the palms are less than 3 feet tall so a copper fungicide can be used but I usually have no problem with this in Orlando, FL If planting outside in the ground: Full sun is fine without protection but would cover for Cold Frosts until the palm is 36 inches or higher or if the temperature will drop below 36 degrees Fahrenheit. some minor leaf burn will happen but they bounce back quickly.

Price: 42 USD

Location: Maitland, Florida

End Time: 2024-08-25T13:40:41.000Z

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