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This is fairly well-trodden territory and I'm exposing my ignorance here. Is this definitely six plants? A suckering plant is more joined at the base of the stem, and probably doesn't sucker until more mature?

I've had this one for years in an unfavorable location. It was a typical big box store c lutescens with many seedlings in one small container, sold as a houseplant. After a period of neglect, at least several years ago, most of them died. I took mercy on what remained when it showed its determination to live and grow. It got a larger pot with better soil, more water, and a much brighter spot in an atrium.

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Chris

San Francisco, CA 

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I’d say 6 separate plants. I think the stringy and thin appearance is due to lack in sunlight. Try and add more sunlight, water and nutrients and this palm should bounce back. Protect from anything close to frost conditions. 

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Thanks. It's now in a bright and well-protected spot and receiving better care! I was kind of amazed to see 15 foot tall clumping palms in San Diego and realize it was the same species.

Chris

San Francisco, CA 

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49 minutes ago, Rivera said:

Thanks. It's now in a bright and well-protected spot and receiving better care! I was kind of amazed to see 15 foot tall clumping palms in San Diego and realize it was the same species.

Welcome! 

I’d say that’s six plants, and, come spring, separate them into individual pots, because they usually cluster, often abundantly.

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10 hours ago, DoomsDave said:

Welcome! 

I’d say that’s six plants, and, come spring, separate them into individual pots, because they usually cluster, often abundantly.

Thanks! I was a little reluctant to try to tease them apart because they've been growing together for years, but their roots are not expansive so I'll give it a shot in a few months.

Chris

San Francisco, CA 

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2 minutes ago, Rivera said:

Thanks! I was a little reluctant to try to tease them apart because they've been growing together for years, but their roots are not expansive so I'll give it a shot in a few months.

I've done it many times. Wait till about April or may, keep them moist and out of the sun and wind. I'd give each one a one-gallon pot.

Also see my PM (private message).

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