Be sure to plant only one pit per container, and choose a pot that's deep and narrow. “This forces the roots to grow downward ...

I picked up some seeds from underneath the trees and need to know how to plant them. -- Jimmy Mentz ANSWER: Sure, you can try growing palm trees from seed. It's a long process, but it's doable.

The date palm can tolerate temperatures down to 20°F. However, cold weather can cause damage to the fronds or even kill the tree. As for the fruit of the date palm, it also does best in dry heat.

The sheer beauty of palm trees rank them among the most highly-valued landscaping plants in the world. Their bold and exotic character sets them apart from other plants.

The ponytail palm is not a true palm tree but is a member of the asparagus family (Asparagaceae), and is commonly grown as a house plant. This tropical tree (Beaucarnea recurvata) can reach up to ...

Q. I received three tiny queen palm trees for Mother's Day. I want to plant them in a pot and keep them inside. I can't seem to find anyone in my area with knowledge of soil, fertilizing, watering ...

If you grow a palm in a pot, all the nutrients in the compost will have gone in 12 months so need to be replaced. You need a good broad fertiliser to be applied little and often, every time you water.