Advice for Cocos Nucifera

[xoRudy]

Good evening,  I was shopping at my local Home Depot today and ran into these two beautiful Coconut Palm trees. They were 39 Dollars (plus 10 percent military discount) each so I snagged both of them. I got them for a couple reasons, I've never seen Cocos here in Arizona so my excitement was high, they were cheap, and I know that if things don't go well I can refund them. Now that I have them, what should be my best plan of attack to have them survive in the heat/cold of Arizona. I know that these palms can be a huge pain to grow, is there any hope? Keep them indoor for a bit until summer is over and then transition them to outside, From there give part time sun? Need help ladies and gentlemen. 

[pj_orlando_z9b]

2 hours ago, xoRudy said:

Good evening,  I was shopping at my local Home Depot today and ran into these two beautiful Coconut Palm trees. They were 39 Dollars (plus 10 percent military discount) each so I snagged both of them. I got them for a couple reasons, I've never seen Cocos here in Arizona so my excitement was high, they were cheap, and I know that if things don't go well I can refund them. Now that I have them, what should be my best plan of attack to have them survive in the heat/cold of Arizona. I know that these palms can be a huge pain to grow, is there any hope? Keep them indoor for a bit until summer is over and then transition them to outside, From there give part time sun? Need help ladies and gentlemen. 

I'll let some local folks guide you on how best to handle your summers and winters. I would advise though to acclimate via part shade given how hot your sun is. They thrive in wetter soils from my experience. Good luck!

[TexasColdHardyPalms]

Do a search on the forum as there are a few phoenix coconut threads around. 

[palmfriend]

Hi there,

congrats to your new palms!

You should be in safe hands here since there is a great Arizona community here on palmtalk

with great knowledge and experience. I think there is at least one active member with a

well doing outdoor coconut palm - so no worries, you are at the right place.

best regards from Okinawa 

Lars

 

[Oviedo_z10b_lol]

Keep the receipt

good luck. Lots of sun. Lots of water. Can’t overwater it ifs in good draining dirt/sand. 

just remember: HD wont give you a refund without the original receipt. 

[xoRudy]

24 minutes ago, Oviedo_z10b_lol said:

Keep the receipt

good luck. Lots of sun. Lots of water. Can’t overwater it ifs in good draining dirt/sand. 

just remember: HD wont give you a refund without the original receipt. 

Love HD, that’s one of the reasons I bought the palm! 

[aztropic]

Enjoy them inside or under a covered patio.Don't think they will survive in the ground at your location.

 

aztropic

Mesa,Arizona

[xoRudy]

20 minutes ago, aztropic said:

Enjoy them inside or under a covered patio.Don't think they will survive in the ground at your location.

 

aztropic

Mesa,Arizona

Thanks for breaking my heart!