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foxtail not a growin why?

Brad Mondel

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osideterry Grand Master

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I love foxtails, but they don't provide much "action". Heat + water + good drainage, + fertilizer = 2-3 fronds a year under ideal conditions.

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I agree with Terry.

Also, are your growing yours indoors? I really think they need to be outside in the full sun. Since you'll get a killing freeze where you are, you'll need to keep them in big tubs, or build a protective cover in the winter.

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it is an indoor plant,i really wanted a adonidia in this spot but i only could afford the foxtail for now. so should i put it out in the sun? the other day i put it outside to water it and it got sunburned.

Los Angeles, CA and Myrtle Beach, SC.

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LJG Grand Master

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You sure it is not a plastic one?

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Vista, CA (Zone 10a)

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i dont think plastic can get burned rather it would melt instead :P

You sure it is not a plastic one?

Los Angeles, CA and Myrtle Beach, SC.

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i dont think plastic can get burned rather it would melt instead :P
You sure it is not a plastic one?

Any palm that has been indoors will burn when put out into the hot sun. They have to be gradually sun hardened before being able to cope with full sun. I dont think they are a very good species for indoors either. They send their roots down fairly deeply and I cant see them thriving in anything but a huge tub or in the ground. They are not a fast growing palm but neither are they all that slow either. I have one planted here in fairly heavy shade it is way behind the others planted in sun or part shade about the same time. If you have a sheltered spot that wont get direct frost then it would be fine outdoors for you I should think.

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i dont think plastic can get burned rather it would melt instead :P
You sure it is not a plastic one?

Any palm that has been indoors will burn when put out into the hot sun. They have to be gradually sun hardened before being able to cope with full sun. I dont think they are a very good species for indoors either. They send their roots down fairly deeply and I cant see them thriving in anything but a huge tub or in the ground. They are not a fast growing palm but neither are they all that slow either. I have one planted here in fairly heavy shade it is way behind the others planted in sun or part shade about the same time. If you have a sheltered spot that wont get direct frost then it would be fine outdoors for you I should think.

Peachy

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Yeah, put it outside for the remainder of the summer. Bring it in when it gets cold and leave it next to a window for max sunlight. Then next Spring, send it outside again. I do this with my P. elegans and Spindle.

Just remember, when the soil drops below about 75F then the roots stop producing and the palm will stop growing. So don't expect much growth while it's indoors and there's less direct sunlight.

Jacksonville, FL

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Kris Grand Master

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got this guy for 30$,had it all summer and NO new fronds opened why? :hmm::angry:

I think they hate being indoors with less or no sunlight.And if i bring plants indoor in my climate they would rot due to high coastal humidity& fungus grouth.And as Terry has rightly pointed out they do need all those to show signs of grouth. :hmm:

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It looks like it's sitting in the dark. You should keep it outdoors as much of the year as possible - it needs lots of daylight. Mine (in the ground) is in blazing FL sun year-round. But keep yours under canopy until it acclimates or it will burn for sure. Given enough light & heat they grow vigorously.

Meg

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I love foxtails, but they don't provide much "action". Heat + water + good drainage, + fertilizer = 2-3 fronds a year under ideal conditions.

Hmph. I onl get one frond a year. But, it's in some shade under a taller royal.

Coastal San Diego, California

Z10b

Dry summer subtropical/Mediterranean

warm summer/mild winter

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prolly cause you've got it inside.

mine are all outside, and have shot out atleast three or four fronds already.

you might have to enjoy that bad boy outside, and then overwinter it inside...

Brandon, FL

27.95°N 82.28°W (Elev. 62 ft)

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edric Grand Master

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The growth rate here in FL, with three hours direct light, the rest of the day filtered light, plenty of food, and water, a frond every 38 to 45 days when it's above 75 degrees, I have maintained this growth rate for years with my Foxtails, until February 22 that is, Ed

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Brad Mondel Grand Master

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he gets evening sunlight but i geuss thats not enough,ill harden it off i geuss outside.

Los Angeles, CA and Myrtle Beach, SC.

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Archangel01 There is a very good palm for inside use, The common name is Christmas palm, or Adonidia. The most economical way to go, would be to order seeds and plant your own. They are easy to germinate and grow a lot faster than some of the other palms that are used indoors. I have two that have been inside for several years now, with no problems. This is a fairly short palm, even when grown outside. Averages about 15ft. in height. Of course, growing it in a container would keep it in bounds and shorter than if it were outside in the landscape. Think you would be better satisfied with this palm than with the foxtail, which really needs more sunlight than is available inside the home.

Good luck which ever way you decide.

MGS

Southeast Texas

Zone 9A

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Archangel01 There is a very good palm for inside use, The common name is Christmas palm, or Adonidia. The most economical way to go, would be to order seeds and plant your own. They are easy to germinate and grow a lot faster than some of the other palms that are used indoors. I have two that have been inside for several years now, with no problems. This is a fairly short palm, even when grown outside. Averages about 15ft. in height. Of course, growing it in a container would keep it in bounds and shorter than if it were outside in the landscape. Think you would be better satisfied with this palm than with the foxtail, which really needs more sunlight than is available inside the home.

Good luck which ever way you decide.

MGS

Southeast Texas

Zone 9A

In his second post, he says he wanted an Adonidia.

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i dont think plastic can get burned rather it would melt instead :P
You sure it is not a plastic one?

Yes, I agree with Dave. I have a few foxtails and they are all outdoors in the full sun and grow comparatively fast. Good Luck, Peter

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i love adonidia better than foxtail but they are pricy a big one starts at 200$ :o and small ones (only strap leaves) take forever to get 15 feet tall right?

Archangel01 There is a very good palm for inside use, The common name is Christmas palm, or Adonidia. The most economical way to go, would be to order seeds and plant your own. They are easy to germinate and grow a lot faster than some of the other palms that are used indoors. I have two that have been inside for several years now, with no problems. This is a fairly short palm, even when grown outside. Averages about 15ft. in height. Of course, growing it in a container would keep it in bounds and shorter than if it were outside in the landscape. Think you would be better satisfied with this palm than with the foxtail, which really needs more sunlight than is available inside the home.

Good luck which ever way you decide.

MGS

Southeast Texas

Zone 9A

Los Angeles, CA and Myrtle Beach, SC.

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I have 2 off these they were in awfull condition when i got them as a gift 3 weeks ago.

Repotted them and hope they will survive.

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I have 2 off these they were in awfull condition when i got them as a gift 3 weeks ago.

Repotted them and hope they will survive.

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Wow, you are'nt kidding!! They're in awful condition! Baby them guys and let's hope for the best!

Archangel,

I agree w/ all the others, give your Foxtail as much sunlight as it can handle while being tender due to being inside.

It will grow well for you in the summer in full sun but when you move it outside in the spring gradually step up the light.

For now let it enjoy the heat/hummidity of summer outside, you'll get to enjoy it inside all winter long.

Orlando, Florida

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Brad it’s been 12 years.  I’m also growing a Wodyetia Bifurcata indoors.  How is yours doing?

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