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Coconut palm care

18 years ago

I have a coconut palm that was given to me, & it is about 3 1/2 feet tall. It is in a very large pot indoors. I mist it everyday, & make sure that the topsoil is always a little damp. The indoor temp is between 68 - 75 degrees. The leaves are turning yellow & dying. What am I doing wrong?

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xerophyte NYC
18 years ago
Coconuts are probably among the most difficult of all palms to grow in pots and/or indoors. They need lots of heat, sun, humidity and space. If you move to Hawaii and plant it in your yard, it should make your plant very happy :-)
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