- 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.
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