New palm protection

coconutmike · Post by **coconutmike** » Wed Dec 05, 2012 8:09 pm

Hey guys this new palm protection may replace our faithfull palm boxes in the future. Also tried the mummy wrap tent method on 1 palm check out the video this method is the closest thing to keeping a natural look to your palm at least until Christmas or after New Years in zone 5. A little risky but my 10+ years at this tells me it should work
cheers
mike
http://youtu.be/dvoh5X4U3oU
http://youtu.be/H7irBh0Ano0

seedscanada · Post by **seedscanada** » Thu Dec 06, 2012 2:23 am

Mike, I love the hollow rocks! Great protection measures as always.

coconutmike · Post by **coconutmike** » Thu Dec 06, 2012 5:48 am

Thanks Adam. I got those hollow rocks from the same guy that makes my fibreglass ponds/waterfalls .
Cheers
mike

lucky1 · Post by **lucky1** » Thu Dec 06, 2012 8:30 am

Mike, the second video (5 minutes) is very descriptive of each method.
Very creative that you kept the stripped palm fibres for re-use.
If it works--and I sure hope it does--it'll be a First! for that technique.
A must see for everyone!

Thanks for the detailed descriptions of all your other tips by variety.

Why does the cerifera in the back yard need light during winter?
Or is it just for warmth?

Appreciate this, Mike, thank you.
Barb

coconutmike · Post by **coconutmike** » Thu Dec 06, 2012 11:16 am

Hey Barb Chamaerops Humilis Cerifera is native to Morrocco and is tender but proving to be just as hardy as the regular Chamaerops but the light is for heat -1-23w energy saver flourescent is enough to keep it great
cheers
mike