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Can I safely transplant this palm?

12 years ago

Hello! I'm in the midst of a pond rehabilitation project, and am looking now at the edge landscaping. There is an existing palm in place, looking a bit lonesome at the moment. I wonder if the very helpful palmers at this forum can help with identifying this plant and giving some advice on its care. In particular, I wonder if it might be safe to transplant the whole thing to a better location around the pond. And, what a "better" location might be, in terms of helping this palm thrive?

Many thanks!

(This photo was taken in 9 AM sunlight in November. The fence behind it is to the east.)

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tropicbreezent
12 years ago
It's not a palm, looks like a Philodendron, but definitely an aroid rather than a palm. They transplant quite easily. Looks like it's getting too much dry sun. They do like humidity and take to sun far better with higher humidity. And they like good drainage in an organic soil.
garyfla_gw
12 years ago
Hi
looks like philodendrum selloum or one of the gazillion hybrids Anything but a palmlol Wouldn't plant it too close to the pond as they get rather large
and the aerial roots get rather aggresive . though in the right place they are very good landscape plants Should have no problem moving it. gary
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jimhardy
12 years ago
Might be a good spot for it if the pond is not to small.
Oscarmatic
Original Author
12 years ago
Many thanks for the identification!

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