Looks like it has taken a beating for sure with repeated damage from cold.Yours looks like one of the more cold hardy Naintal judging by its structure...

Not yet,lots of little lizards though.

I think trying to heat the ground under the palm is a waste.If the ground gets cold enough (with a boatload of mulch over your palms)to freeze,you can...

I think he made the same mistake you did-lowest I could find there was $3.08

They should be fine,the roots are less cold hardy than the foliage.

Weather has been amazing....mid 80s the last week or so.

Probably $3.19

What happens sometimes with HP is that ... the center part rots out as the leaves are very cold hardy.....The plant will send up new shoots but they m...

I dont use heat tape,X-mas lights are cheaper...I could never heat all my palms with heat cables-just to expensive.I think there are about 20 C-9 ligh...

Not going back home until April 8)

I think the Butia Eriospatha has been in 4-5 years now.Its covered with a poncho and a tarp.

Tip 1move somewhere warm. 8)

Fairfield Iowa winter 2014 to Feb 16thStart with NovemberNovember avg 46/27 nights below 1F 0.December avg 30/13 nights below 1F 9.January....avg 2...

Heres a pic of mine,between the Washy and Takil.If you want one to fruit soon -just plant as big a one as you can get. <a href="" target="_blank"&g...