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Coconut Palm Houseplant: Planting Depth and Saving a Nearly Dead Plant

Chuck and Trina's year-old coconut palm has only 1/8 of coconut in soil and just one small live frond. Asks proper planting depth and if it can be saved.

Expert Answer: No personal experience with coconut palms, but a green frond suggests hope. Found sprouting guide: Hawaii Tropicals. Email plantlady6@yahoo.com with your state for climate-specific advice after reading.

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