Good size to practice with!Might want to switch over to all mulch around it.

Can't see your pics...how about using Photobucket?It's free.

I may just let it all die.

Nice!Thats what I did the first year....even later.I planted it on Nov 1I ordered 3 Trachys for $60The 2 I didn't plant both died!Heres one of the fir...

It does look similar doesn't it?I don't know and no one else seems to know either.The bananas were overwintered in the basement,theywere both about 12...

There is some minor damage from the heat (and from menot be interested in going out in it to water)on the T.ferns-etc.They really have done well thoug...

Thanks guys/gals.The T-cut Trachy is pretty cool for sure.It has grown out differently too since it's near death experience....Stiffer wider leaves,ti...

I would still say to look for a nice deal on e-bay or,whereverand try one out,the experience you gain will be worth any amountyou would pay for it.......

Might want to look through some old threads.Trying to teach palms to be cold hardy is a littlerough if they are potted as the roots are much less hard...

Doesn't look like Basjoo to me,may be some type of Orinoco.

I think with the amount of variation in Nainital itis most likely a hybrid,possibly with Takil.....that would explain some* of the confusion.There is ...

Looks good Mike.Mine did not appreciate the 100F+ temps this year but seems to be recovering...my Ventricosum on theother hand,is out pacing my Abyssi...

Looking good guys/gals.BarbThose lighter colored palms are most likely Nainital,they really won't green up much until they get bigger.

Nope.Not unless it is right below the base.