If you're looking to transport yourself to the beach—even if only in your mind—then consider growing a coconut palm (Cocos nucifera) indoors. But a word of warning: This plant i… See more

Sunlight
Coconut palms thrive in full sun, meaning at least six hours of direct sunlight on most days. Even palms found in nature can struggle in t… See more

Coconut palms will grow to a robust size, so start with a pot that of about three gallons. As it grows, you'll need a pot that holds at least 10 gallons of soil. This will need to be … See more

Coconut palms are used to growing in a variety of soil conditions and are therefore not terribly picky about their planting mixture. That said, soil that closely mimics the coconu… See more