Is this coconut a dwarf?

12 years ago

When I purchased it (a couple of years ago), it was advertised as a dwarf. But I have my doubts. Other dwarfs I have had had pleated leaves at a much smaller size/height. PS., I was looking for something to throw into the picture for scale (like a can) when the cat wondered into the frame--just a big ham she is!

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tropicalzone7
12 years ago
I do think its a dwarf because I have a dwarf and a tall and the tall variety is already almost as tall as I am and still has no signs of leaves dividing whereas my dwarf is probably about the same size as yours, but with fully adult leaves.

Maybe you have a semi-dwarf. Or maybe you do have a dwarf, but its just not as dwarf as some other varieties (Samoan Dwarf is a dwarf vaireity and Mayalan Dwarf is a dwarf variety, but Samoan will be smaller than Mallyan).

Your coco looks very happy and healthy though!
-Alex
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Original Author
12 years ago
Thanks Alex, you answered my question fully. Sure this one is much larger than my previous "dwarf" which had pleated leaves as a MUCH smaller plant. But it has not posed any problems in care and perhaps that is the most important concern.
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jimhardy
12 years ago
Don't know about the palm but that is a cute cat!
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12 years ago
Yes, she's a gem all right--a feral off the streets of Brooklyn. Funny how so many people have a problem with cats eating their plants or owners worried about poisonous plants. Truth is, always had cat (and dogs) and they have never been poisoned by any of my plants--and I have plenty of potentially poisonous plants. Animals are not stupid. Also, I notice, palms tend not to be eaten by animals (domesticated or wild)--the deer never eat the outdoor Needles or Trachys.--And believe me, the deer WILL eat just about ANYTHING when they get hungry! Happy Holidays!
andyandy
12 years ago
I'd say it is a Maypan or a tall. The color looks just like my pacific tall but talls have been crossed with dwarfs and I belive that is what they call Maypans. It looks great in any case. I lost one of my two coconuts a month ago. the new grwoth got chewed up by some earwigs over the summer and it started dieing a slow death. I put it out of its misery by putting it out ins some sub 20 degree nights.
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12 years ago
Yes, Maypans are a Tall x Malayan Dwarf.--Apparently, this was done to combat Lethal Yellowing as the Dwarfs are immune to it. So far, I have been thrilled with its performance. Mine goes outside in the growing season in full sun and is overwintered in the basement under artificial light but I occasionally bring it to the surface for direct, natural, winter sun. Definitely prefer the dwarfs or semi-dwarf coconuts as I have limited ceiling height in the house. Thanks for all the info. (The Queens can handle the cold of the garage and need its two stories of vertical height.)