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Potting Dypsis Decaryi and King and Areca Seedlings

unimog

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unimog

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Hi,

I'm new here and new to palms.  I live in Utah and owned a large Dypsis several years ago and likely killed it due to my lack of knowledge on how to care for it.  I recently ordered a Dypsis Decaryi from an eBay seller in Florida.  The seller sent what looks like a pretty healthy palm and included several King and Areca seedlings in the package.  

These will obviously be kept indoors, but I've got them out getting a bit of sun and a good watering after planting.  Does this look ok for a planting depth and soil?  For the King and Areca seedlings, if there is still a seed attached to the roots, should it be at soil level, or below, and if so, how much below?

Thanks for the help and info!

Eric

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Overall, looks OK to my eye.  I typically try to keep the seed under at least a half inch of soil or small wood chips because of birds and rodents.  I lost two small Dypsis decaryi sprouts because the birds yanked them out of the soil only to find out the seed was too big for them to eat.

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