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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    December 22, 2014
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    Generally, they should be transplanted during late winter or early spring when they are not actively growing for more successful results. If it is a relatively small one with trunk diameter of 4" or less, moving the plant shouldn't be a big problem.

    First, remove all but the uppermost ring of leaves - this will help reduce transplant shock to the roots. Then dig about 6" away from the trunk and at least 12" deep, getting as much of the root system as possible. Gently pop it out of the ground. Move the plant to a pre-dug hole slightly larger than the root-ball of the plant. After transplanting, water it thoroughly and then only water when the soil becomes nearly dry.

    If it is a large palm, with a trunk diameter of 6" or more and trunk height of over 12", use the same procedure above, but dig a larger, deeper root-ball and hole or call in a professional.

    This article will help in reducing transplant shock: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/learn-how-to-avoid-and-repair-transplant-shock-in-plants.htm

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    petesgal39 on
    December 29, 2014
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    Thanks so much! I'll leave them alone, give it plenty of light & see what happens.
    I appreciate your expertise!

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    theficuswrangler on
    December 27, 2014
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    These are flower/seed pods. You can cut them off if you want, or leave them on to see what the plant will do. If it has plenty of light, they will form a few bright orange berries. Your palm (by the way, it's called a bamboo palm,) is very happy, and getting plenty of light, which has allowed it to flower. Congratulations.

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    shelley on
    March 18, 2015
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    What type of palm tree do you have? Many palm trees will grow offshoots, known as pups, which can be transplanted and are an excellent way to propagate, or clone, your palm tree.

    For more information on growing palm pups, please visit the following link:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/palms-trees/propagate-palm-pups.htm

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    April 13, 2015
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    You would need to propagate by division.

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    shelley on
    May 11, 2015
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    The use of epsom salts on palm trees is to help correct or prevent magnesium deficiency (which they are susceptible to). The following website will give you guidelines on the frequency and quantity of epsom salts to use on your palm:
    http://www.clemson.edu/extension/hgic/pests/plant_pests/trees/hgic2007.html

    For more information on the use of epsom salt in gardening in general, please visit the following link:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/epsom-salt-gardening.htm

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    June 10, 2015
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    This article should help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/windmill-palm/growing-windmill-palms.htm

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    August 12, 2015
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    Many Palms bloom, could you send an image to us?

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