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Expert: - 3/7/2011


Question

Pygmy Palm
I have what I believe is a Pygmy palm that I want to move to another area of my yard. The Trunk stands around 5 feet maybe a little shorter (not including the green fronds) How do I go about digging it up properly, and what size hole does it need to go into? Also should I buy fertilized soil? I am in central Florida and the soil in my yard is mostly sand. What are the chances of survival for this little tree? (it is inconveniently planted but I do not want to kill it) Thanks for your input.

Answer
Anita
Do you have a nursery where you live. They could probly give you more advice and help than I could. I think the rule of thumb is to go out as far as the fronds are, then dig straight down. The roots should be about four or five feet down. You should not need any fertilizer to transplant but make sure to soak it well with water after transplanting it to make sure there are no air pockets and all of the roots are in contact with the soil.
Good luck,
Richard

Richard Clark

Expertise

will try to answer questions about soil preparation, sprinkler irrigation, grains, potatoes, mint. Maintaining equipment. Not an expert but will try to help you.

Experience

Been farming in Southern Oregon at 4200 foot elevation for 35 years. Make my own decisions of what crops to plant, what and when to fertilizer, irrigation with sprinklers (hand line and wheelline). Maintain my equipment.

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