
Funny, my relationship with that tree lasted
longer than my marriage - lol. Anyway, I also have a coconut tree that’s about five or
six years old. Planted it myself from a dry coconut a friend gave me from the
islands. It’s still sitting outside along with about a dozen other smaller
plants which I will bring in over the next few weeks. I have to watch the weather though because I
can’t risk losing this one as it’s my second attempt. The first one died after
being left outside overnight when we had one of those unexpected temperature
drops – in April no less.
But before I can bring them in I have to do some winter maintenance
on them to ensure their survival. The first thing I do is re-pot the ones who
have outgrown their current pot. You can usually tell that their roots are
touching the bottom of the pot because the edge of their leaves will turn
yellowish/brown. Once that’s done, then I water them real good with a mixture
of lime salt and plant food. I sometimes put a little Epsom salt in water as
well to help re-generate the soil. Then finally, I spray a little plant and
garden pesticide round the base of the plant to ensure no critters are taken in
with them. Last thing I need is a spider or some other bug taking up lodging in
the house for the winter. Make for a skittish night if I should happen to see
one while heading to the bathroom one night – I’m just saying- lol. I usually
do this maintenance process about a few days before I bring them in, this way
the plants can drain fairly well and I won’t have too much mess to clean up as
the 4 big plants have to be brought in on their side because of their height.
Anyway, this weekend my friend Jaye, came over and helped me bring them in -
thanks Jaye.
The good thing is that they don’t just sit in the corner
taking up space either. I usually string some lights on them and they give the
house such character for the holidays. Yes, I have quite an attachment to my
plants. I find it relaxing to tend to them. I'm just saying. I got issues, what about you? )i(
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