Cocos nucifera v.19 h.120

First, water the coconut plant frequently. As long as the soil drains well, you really can’t water it too often. If you decide to repot your coconut plant, remember to add sand or vermiculite to the new soil to keep the water draining well. Second, growing coconut palms are heavy feeders that require regular, complete fertilizer. Look for a fertilizer that provides both the basic nutrients plus trace nutrients like boron, manganese, and magnesium. Third, coconut palms are very cold sensitive. If you live in an area that gets cold, your coconut plant will need to come inside for the winter. Provide supplemental light and keep it away from drafts. In the summer, grow it outdoors and make sure you place it in a very sunny and warm spot. Coconut plants that are grown in containers tend to be short lived. They may only live for five to six years, but even though they are short lived, growing coconut trees is a fun project.