Topic: Help...Palm...

[Andy H]

does anyone know what sort this is and does it need re-potting a bit deeper past the twiggy rooty bits :-X

[ceres]

Looks like an umbrella palm.  Wouldn't think those roots should be exposed like that.

[Andy H]

Yeah its amazing it survived out doors like that in a pot over winter

[star]

I know they are pretty hardy, but mine died in its first year outside (over winter)

Looks like its pushing itself out of its pot now Andy

[Eristic]

I think that is Chamaerops humilis. The roots have probably pushed the plant up out of the pot. Re-pot to the top of the roots in a much bigger pot and it will be fine.

[Andy H]

I wondered if that was right but you have convinced me. I will buy a bigger pot at the weekend.

My doubts were with the fact that it survived the winter outdoors like that and I saw some palms standing on roots like that at Eden. But I will re-pot now. Thanks.

Andy

[Tee Gee]

I think it is a Chusan palm but I might be mistaken.

[ACE]

If you are leaving it out all winter, why is it in a pot? It would much prefer to be free in the ground.

[Baaaaaaaa]

Trachycarpus fortunei ?

[Andy H]

Thanks for advise I will try get a huge pot



It would much prefer to be free in the ground

Cos we have run out of room ;D