"Seska Vedek" wrote in message
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I have some palms that I have raised for several years. As they grow
taller
the stalk grows thicker and this concerns me because the stalk at the
bottom
is much thinner. I know with rubber and jade you can get roots to grow up
on the stalk and eventually cut it away to have a separate plant. Is this
something that can be done with a palm? Thanks

No. You can not air-layer a palm tree. If you cut the bark it will never
heal. Many palms will bulge in the upper trunk as they grow. This is a water
retention feature that occurs during times of drought. If you can post a
picture of the palm I might be able to ID it for you.

Ricky