It is alive.

This critter (laughingly referred to as a Mexican fan palm, was 3 feet tall last October. We got it a couple of years ago from target when it was about 2 feet tall. How to explain the growth? Well, Palo Verde is 50 miles away. On the other hand, this bitch has fangs.

Let’s see YOU trim it without losing a couple pints.
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It’s the only explanation.
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Dear Elysa Gardner, USA TODAY.
Boy, do I have a house plant for you. Groom it daily….