One day I got the crazy idea to grow a coconut tree. I really just wanted a big grow project, and to have a palm tree in my house sounded really cool. So I bought one in June 2009. I'm totally dedicated to growing a tree indoors. I have given it fertilizer, artificial daylight, misted it, and kept it warm. The Winter has been tough but Eddie Money is going strong. He was named Eddie Money, cause we felt like it.

I had no idea what I was getting myself into...obviously. I knew it would grow and eventually I would have to give it away. But that sounded awesome. And I just...really wanted to grow a tree indoors. I found out due to extensive internet research that it is very hard to grow a coconut tree indoors, even in California...especially in Northern California. Basically I found out it was going to be a rough winter, this isn't the typical coconut tree environment. Apparently even people in Florida have trouble keeping them alive indoors. I was going to give it a try anyway.

I gave it my best and did really well. I got my palm tree through the Winter, and so far, I might be making it in a record book. I'm able to keep a palm tree successfully alive in Northern California. I figured I probably could do it, as I like to keep warm. It rarely goes below 70 degrees here (inside). Most people's palms die long before mine, so I am doing really well so far.

My advice on how to keep a coconut palm alive indoors: Light is probably the most important thing. I bet it would do better outside if you live in a warm place. But as far as inside, keeping it warm, lighted and misted are the most important things. Mist often. Don't go gung ho with water or fertilizer. Buy a lamp for your palm, definitely.

Some of the forums and sites I read...
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My other plants

Herbs, lavendar, mini cactus and a venus fly trap.

Airplant, hydroponics=awesome.



My new big Marimos from Singapore! No names yet.

* Grew those herbs big and bushy and chopped em up and cleaned them and put them in my food. Now I'm growing different kinds of herbs.

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