How to Grow a Coconut Plant

Coconut plants take a long time to grow. The coconut will send roots down into the soil and then the top of the coconut will split and fronds will emerge. It takes three to nine months for the fronds to emerge from the coconut after planting. Coconut plants do not grow well in cold climates. They grow best in tropical regions 25 degrees north and south of the equator. Although coconut plants do not grow well in cold climates, if the coconut is kept warm and moist it can be sprouted in any location.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Coconut
• Three gallon pot
• Water
• Soil
• Sand

1. Soak the coconut in water for two to three days until the shell has softened.

2. Mix 60 percent high quality potting soil with 40 percent sand. Mix enough to fill a three gallon pot.

3. Place large gravel or rocks in the bottom of the pot and fill it with the sandy soil mixture.

4. Place the coconut halfway into the soil with the pointed side facing up.

5. Pour warm water over the coconut daily. Do not let the shell dry out.

6. Transplant it to a larger pot or outside when the plant has at least three fronds.

7. Keep the plant warm and the soil moist for optimal growth.

Tips & Warnings

• Keep the coconut in the warmest room of the house or a warm sunny location outside to promote growth.

References

• Cooky Coconuts: How to Plant a Coconut Tree