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Palm flowers

AconiteAconite Posts: 24
in Problem solving
Moved into a house just under a year ago - there is a large which promptly developed huge pods which produced masses of small yellow flowers and I presume seeds. Looks like they are just beginning to appear again.
 I read somewhere that these could (or should) be removed before they develop very far. Does anyone know what the best thing to do is?

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  • Mrs-B3-Southampton,-HantsMrs-B3-Southampton,-Hants Posts: 732
    A large tree or shrub?  A photo would be helpful.
    Southampton 
  • K67K67 Posts: 2,506
    Do you mean this
  • AconiteAconite Posts: 24
    edited April 2021
    Does look similar (except not nearly as tall ) - just found a photo from last year - actually any hints about how to look after it would be gratefully received 
     
  • K67K67 Posts: 2,506
    Yes same plant. Have a look here http://www.terracegardener.co.uk/about_plants/about_chusan.php for care info.
  • AconiteAconite Posts: 24
    Definitely sounds like the beastie, thanks for the IDs  -
    ho ho love the bit about "repotting every 2-3 years" 
  • K67K67 Posts: 2,506
    Maybe not in your case but you can scrape off a few inches of soil and replace with fresh.
    Not familiar with their soil requirements so can't advise on what to use or whether a mulch of manure would be suitable.
  • AconiteAconite Posts: 24
    I think that would be a good idea - suspect it would benefit. Quite expensive stuff was put in the garden but not fed or given much attention
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