Originally Posted by Backyard Banana Joe

Coconut palm hasn’t gained any height. I think it’s a runt. It was originally in our neighbors yard along with three others all in the same conditions. The other three took off but this one didn’t. I asked if I could have it, and they said I could.

Some of the coconuts I have opened hadn’t developed properly and were only filled halfway with water or meat, thus only half the energy supplied when young. I think that’s what happened to this one. It’s a runt.


However, I got another one, that looks much more robust and healthy. This one is a yellow coconut. I don’t know the exact variety, but thinking maybe a King Coconut. Again, the only thing I am going off is the orange leaf “petioles”? Pics soon.


In the meantime, here is a picture of a coconut palm growing 17 miles away. I know that’s not right next door, but it’s still pretty darn close. It's kind of hanging over a canal which probably provides warmth in the winter.