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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    February 28, 2012
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    Commercially, coconut palm trees are spaced about 18-30 feet (5.5 - 9.1 m) apart. They also enjoy fertile, well-draining soil. Here is more information on growing these trees and their care: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/coconut/growing-coconut-palm-trees.htm

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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    April 26, 2012
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    Perhaps, some of the suggestions in the following article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/animals/get-rid-squirrels.htm

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  • Answered by
    Heather on
    May 21, 2012
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    I don't think the creeper was the issue. There are a few diseases that it could be.

    Lethal Yellowing is one. It tends to start at the bottom leaves and move up.

    Bud Rot is another. This disease tends to move from the top down. The leaves will also be spotted and the there will be an unpleasant odor.

    There are also a few different wilts that could be causing this.

    Unfortunately, these diseases do not have a very good success rate in being treated.

    Beyond this, Wikipedia has a rather comprehensive list of coconut tree diseases. You may be able to find a different diseases that is affecting it instead of those I suggested. This is the article on that:
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_coconut_palm_diseases

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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    July 9, 2012
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    Unfortunately, it sounds as if the tree is suffering from a fungal or bacterial issue, or even root rot. Other than backing off watering and applying fungicide (if fungal related), there is little else you can do. This article may help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/coconut/coconut-tree-problems.htm

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  • Answered by
    Heather on
    September 9, 2012
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    Is this a container plant? It sounds like it might not be getting enough light. If it is a container plant, try moving it to a new, brighter location.

    If it is an outdoor plant, I would recommend trying some fertilizer.

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  • Answered by
    HSGmembergrenada on
    October 14, 2012
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    every day if it in sandy soil because it drains quickly but every 2 days if the soil is loam

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  • Answered by
    AnnsGreeneHaus on
    April 4, 2013
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    This link is to a forum on Do It Yoourself and raising soil level on trees: https://www.doityourself.com/forum/lawns-landscaping/289547-dirt-fill-around-large-tree-how.html

    Here is more information:
    https://www.ipm.iastate.edu/ipm/hortnews/1995/7-14-1995/prot.html

    I have been taught that 4-6 inches is tolerable for the tree, but no more than 6".

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