How Do You Grow A Coconut Palm Tree?
Coconut palms are associated with sandy beaches and salt water. Surprisingly, coconut palms do not need either salt or sand to grow. Coconut palms will grow in any tropical, frost-free region. These palms are grown commercially for their nuts and as specimen trees in landscapes. Coconut palms come in both standard (80 to 100 feet tall) and dwarf varieties. While both types can be grown in containers, for a long term houseplant consider a dwarf coconut palm. The key to growing coconut palms is ensuring they are not deprived of nutrients essential to their growth. Applying a fertilizer formulated for palm trees every three months will keep your coconut palm healthy. Select your coconut palm cultivar. For containers choose a dwarf coconut or a slow growing standard coconut tree, be aware at some point the standard will become too big for a pot. Choose a site in full sun with a soil pH of 5.0 to 8.0. The soil should be several feet deep and easily worked. If you have a stony soil dig a hol
