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Archontophoenix tuckeri, the Rocky River palm or Cape York palm

EJ;)

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Have several seedlings of this palm. 

How do care for them over the winter?

Can i plant them? should i put them under a heat mat?

I have 2 pots of 5 seedlings each. just getting ready to push up real frond. 

HELP!!! oh wise ones lol  

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Fusca Grand Master

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1 hour ago, EJ;) said:

Have several seedlings of this palm. 

How do care for them over the winter?

Can i plant them? should i put them under a heat mat?

I have 2 pots of 5 seedlings each. just getting ready to push up real frond. 

HELP!!! oh wise ones lol  

I wouldn't plant yet if they are still pushing juvenile leaves - plus freezing weather is likely approaching before they could get established.  I have 1+ year old A. tuckeri seedlings doing fine behind shade cloth on a covered patio.  They stayed outdoors all winter last year except for the week of historic freeze we had in mid February when I moved them into the garage.  The coldest they saw was 31° outdoors and 35° in the garage although they didn't grow much during winter.  No heat mat is necessary.  I will probably wait until spring of 2023 to plant mine unless I retire sooner than I had originally expected...

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15 minutes ago, Fusca said:

I wouldn't plant yet if they are still pushing juvenile leaves - plus freezing weather is likely approaching before they could get established.  I have 1+ year old A. tuckeri seedlings doing fine behind shade cloth on a covered patio.  They stayed outdoors all winter last year except for the week of historic freeze we had in mid February when I moved them into the garage.  The coldest they saw was 31° outdoors and 35° in the garage although they didn't grow much during winter.  No heat mat is necessary.  I will probably wait until spring of 2023 to plant mine unless I retire sooner than I had originally expected...

Thank you! i hate putting in all this effort to grow these babies and poof the winter kills them because they aren't mature yet!

enigma99 Mentor

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I have some tuckeriis from Dave’s tree in la habra. They have never been protected here and several feet high now. Probably a degree less hardy than the regular big box store king, but not tender at all taking low 30s no problem. 

Merlyn Grand Master

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I have several different Archonto seedlings, and they all did fine with a couple of brief dips to around freezing.  They were protected from frost with Queen palm canopy, and near the house for some radiant warmth.  

DoomsDave Grand Master

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They’re so worthy of the effort if any

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50 minutes ago, DoomsDave said:

They’re so worthy of the effort if any

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Beautiful parent. They are 10ft tall here and growing fast! 

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49 minutes ago, enigma99 said:

Beautiful parent. They are 10ft tall here and growing fast! 

My children are still small but growing very fast. Good to see mom and dad. 
 

-dale

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DoomsDave Grand Master

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@EJ;) nice to meet you!

Archontophoenix tuckeri babies are fragile, but they toughen up with size and they can grow fast. 
 

Lots of water, heat and shade are best till they start to get mature leaves. 
 

With the right care you can get them to three feet (yes feet) in 12-18 months from seed. 
 

 

 

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