Trachycarpus seedlings - what to do with them over Winter

selinasally

So- I grew some seeds - I now have about 7 viable plants , one with 2 leaves ...they have been in the unheated greenhouse since May/June - shall I bring them in for Winter ? I do not want to kill them ?

philippasmith2

You would certainly be well advised to keep them away from the cold at this stage. If you have somewhere indoors ( preferably not above a working radiator ) and which offers a reasonable light, I'd think that would be your best bet.
They will be somewhat slow growing from seed so perhaps be prepared to do this for the next few years.

bertrand-mabel

@selinasally surely the seedlings have come from outdoors. Is this Tracycarpus fortunei?

Was the parent outdoors?

Even so give it a go.

selinasally

I have read it will take many years to get a viable plant- but I am prepared to wait for the extra 5-7 plants ... I also think they may need to be indoors - the parent was outside  though .. but I don't think it will be hardy yet- it literally looks like a blade of grass !