You can see how large the palm was in the photo below. I was think of cutting up the root ball to divide the plant and start again with one third of the plant. So much work! After seriously considering all advice and constantly staring at the plant, one evening quite late at night, I got busy with the secateurs and gave it a trim.
I am quite happy with result. Once it begins to grow again as the daylight stretches out, I will note where it is growing and maybe another frond will be removed.
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It's a fine looking plant, have you researched how tall and wide it might eventually be? You may not need to clip it back.
ReplyDeleteRiver, I think the sky is the limit for size. They can grow huge outdoors.
DeleteSo why not buy something that only grows to the size you have available? A dwarf version of something.
DeleteRiver, then I could only write a blog post; I bought a new dwarf palm. I've gotten two posts out of pruning the kentia ;), and maybe another when it begins its summer growth.
DeleteLooks much neater now.
ReplyDeleteA little refining after some warm weather growth, and it should be fine JayCee.
DeleteIt might look better just sitting on the floor.
ReplyDeleteBefore pruning Roentare, it could have gone on the floor, but I don't like pot plants sitting on the floor.
DeleteIt’s a good shape…..maybe just remove the tall frond on the left…..it looks out of place from this angle. That way your lamp will be visible and not jostling for space with the plant
ReplyDeleteYou're right Cathy. That left frond needs to go. Tomorrow.
DeleteYou did a splendid job. :) Be well!
ReplyDeleteThank you Darla.
DeleteNice trim.
ReplyDeleteKirk, i do like things nicely trimmed.
DeleteI would have killed it. I'm terrible with house plants. Your trim job looks good.
ReplyDeleteStrayer, no you wouldn't. It only really needs water and reasonable light. In it self watering pot, it is easy to look after.
DeleteBeing in the right mood to do it, that's the thing and looks good.
ReplyDeleteMargaret, I certainly studied it a number of times, and suddenly I attacked it.
DeleteSeizing the moment is often a good thing to do and the results for your palm look good.
ReplyDeleteJB, that was very much what happened, but some thought had been going into the trim.
DeleteMost of look better after a good haircut once in a while.
ReplyDeleteTP, indeed and remember that.
DeleteIt looks like you did a fine job. I'm always nervous about pruning plants.
ReplyDeletePat, I learnt at a young age that many plants, most even, don't mind a good cut back.
DeleteIt looks wonderful Andrew, I am quite envious and I would love a clipping. I also love that lamp in the corner.
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Thanks WWW. The lamp is quite old now, but with the upper and lower lamps being adjustable, it can give seriously bright lighting if needed.
DeleteIt is so brave of you to just go for it and trim your huge kentia palm. It looks so much better now, and it is cool that you are thinking about how it will grow and what to do next. Good job.
ReplyDeleteSuch an exotic name for a lonely mundane hand clipper! You guys have the classiest names for things
ReplyDeleteCloudia, I guessed it would have been called the same the world over. I'm glad the tsunami wasn't a problem for your island state.
DeleteAt least it's healthy!
ReplyDeleteSteve, yes, and it only gets water but it is in a good position.
DeleteCan you root any of the pieces you cut?
ReplyDeleteI don't know Jackie, but I don't want any many plants indoors. Splitting the individual pieces would be better.
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