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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    September 16, 2016
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    This article will help you with planting a Coconut seed.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/coconut/growing-coconut-palm-trees.htm

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    January 28, 2017
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    I am sorry that you are having such loss in your garden. The environmental issues that are out of our control can be very frustrating.

    Flood waters can be difficult for trees and plants to survive. The roots can die from lack of oxygen and if the water doesn't drain it can also cause root rot and fungus and disease.

    I do not know the size and condition of your Coconut Tree, but it could have a chance if it was removed and placed into a container.

    I wish you luck.
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/flood-damage-garden.htm

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  • Answered by
    Alisma on
    January 29, 2017
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    This can happen if the tree is not getting enough water. Also, check your tree or the fallen coconuts for any pests such as small insects that may be damaging them. A pest called coconut mite can also cause cracking of small coconuts:
    http://entnemdept.ufl.edu/creatures/orn/palms/Aceria_guerreronis.htm

    If the leaves are also drying up or rotting, this could be Phytophthora katsurae, a disease that can cause coconut fruit rot and heart rot:
    http://www.extento.hawaii.edu/kbase/crop/Type/p_katsu.htm

    Check whether the tree is showing the symptoms described in the article. Unfortunately, that disease will usually kill coconut trees.

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    January 31, 2017
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    This link may help you identify the issue.

    https://www.ctahr.hawaii.edu/oc/freepubs/pdf/OF-25.pdf

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    March 14, 2017
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    You actually have kept your Coconut Tree alive much longer then most survive in a potted environment.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/coconut/growing-coconut-palm-trees.htm

    I can find very little information on the propagation of a side shoot.
    Without seeing what the shoot looks like, I will assume it is similar to a Banana Tree.
    I would follow the directions in the link below.
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/banana/dividing-banana-pups.htm

    Good Luck!

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    June 26, 2017
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    If you want to stay away from poisons, spread some diatomaceous earth around the base of the palm and where the ant colony is.
    Chemical control for ants is available and also will help the issue; follow application directions.
    I would also suggest talking with your County Extension Office, they may have advice that is suited to your region.
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/extension-search/

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