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Perhaps no tree recalls tropical beaches and warm sun like the coconut palm tree. From the unique palm fronds to the distinctive flavor of the coconuts they produce, coconut palms often bring to mind fond memories of vacations and getaways. Many gardeners in recent years have desired to bring a little bit of the beach home with them by keeping coconut palms indoors as houseplants. Growing Coconut Palms is easy! Though many individuals might not think it, coconut palms are especially slow growth trees. It often takes many months for a planted coconut to even sprout. Even then, your coconut palm will likely not produce coconuts for another 7 years or so. Therefore, before you envision yourself making Pina Coladas from your tree in the middle of a cold climate winter, be sure you have the right expectations. Your plant will likely be an indoor/outdoor plant, and you'll need to plant it in a sizable vessel. Currently, the coconut palms being grown indoors by many gardeners are the same species that grow to 60 feet or more in the tropics; in other words, the tree you raise will grow to fill the pot it is planted in. Decide early on whether you intend to do the back-breaking work of transplanting a heavy coconut every couple of years into a larger pot, or if you are simply going to start big and let the tree grow into it. The Coconu