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  • Answered by
    Heather on
    January 16, 2011
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    Go ahead and plant it in soil that is 2/3 potting soil and 1/3 sand or vermiculite. It probably should have been moved to soil some time ago, but it sounds like teh company did not tell you that, so you wouldnot have known. I will warn you that at this point in time, if it has grown in water until it is 6 feet tall, it may not take well to being planted in soil. Some plants just get use to what they grow in and then don't like to move. But, you can give it a try and see if it works. If you seeit not taking well, you can always move it back to water. But, to help it try to be as successful a move as possible, be sure to water very frequently.

    Here is an article on growing coconuts and their care: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/coconut/growing-coconut-palm-trees.htm

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  • Answered by
    CaptainAng on
    February 11, 2011
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    I've heard of two ways to get a coconut to germinate~
    One way is to plant the coconut pointed end down with the end that was attached to the tree, pointing upward. This method is used when growing in a container.
    The other way, when planting in the ground, is to just roll it on the ground and the position it stops in, is the position to plant it in, which will be on it's side. Apparently, the natives of the Philippines agree with this method.
    Good luck...you've got a lot more patience than I do!

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    Nikki on
    February 23, 2011
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    Plain fluorescent lights will work just fine for overwintering a plant. You need to have the lights about 12" or closer from the leaves.

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    Nikki on
    March 7, 2011
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    This article will help you:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/coconut/growing-coconut-palm-trees.htm

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    Heather on
    August 17, 2011
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    It cannot grow year round outside where you live, but can be kept as a houseplant that comes inside in the winter and outside in the summer. This article will help with its care: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/coconut/growing-coconut-palm-trees.htm

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    Nikki on
    October 12, 2011
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    If you can find enough sproutable coconuts and you have enough room, this would be feasible.

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    Nikki on
    December 30, 2011
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    It sounds like sooty mold, which is a symptom of several kinds of pests. I recommend treating the plants with neem oil. This will kill any pests on the plant and treat the sooty mold as well. Here is more information:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htm
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/disease/how-to-get-rid-of-sooty-mold.htm

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