I have baby Palm Tree‘s that have been plucked from under a full grown one. They are between 5 - 9 inches. I have tryed potting them leaving them in water, but they always seem to die. Any body know how I can care for them ? ( California Palm Tree‘s) Thanx.
actually pot them in soil, sturdy potting soil. basically make certain you're turning out to be a adequate volume of dirt alongside with the palm's roots once you dig them up. do no longer overwater and don't fertilize and that i'd think of that they might transplant. it extremely is advisable to maintain them in undemanding shade for some weeks. Direct sunlight ought to tension them till now each and everything.
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I'd recommend that you plant them in something like perlite or vermiculite, as I germinate my palm seeds in this, and then mix this with standard potting soil. Vermiculite and perlite are sterile products that allow air to be absorbed, as well as absorbing water. If you just place your seedlings in water there is a risk that they will rot - what's really needed is for their roots to extend out into the planting medium, and thus help the shoot to grow upwards, as water and nourishment is transported upwards. See a local nursery etc to get some of this material if you don't have any. It's useful for other seeds and cuttings, as it really open up the soil, allowing more air to circulate and help root growth. If you manage to get hold of some fresh seeds you can wash them, remove any debris, soak in warm water for a day or so, and then place into something like a sealed food container, containing vermiculite etc, and keep them in a warm place. They should sprout within 3 or 4 weeks, and you can then pot them on - this should be a little easier than seedlings that are collected, and may suffer some root damage when they are moved. I grow tons of Palms from seed and this is invariably the method that I use. Overall, try to minimise any root damage. Hope this helps. Good luck! Rob
