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   Deaths and Goodbyes

   March 10, 2011 by JASON M

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   It has been a quick year for me here on PalmTalk. Well actually, I sort of disappeared after school started, or the time it started to get colder. I have lost the extreme enthusiasm to take the time to care and serious love for my palms. I lost my needle to spear pull, otherwise known as fungus. Then again, I have to say I really didn't expect it to come through with flying colors. Don't get me wrong, I do still have a sincere awe for these plants. I think that since I had too many in my house I just... got tiresome of them. And when I did have them, I wanted more and more. I had to think logically, and thinking logically means I can't keep buying plants for the outside t…

   

   Last reply by Sutter Bob, March 14, 2011

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   Question about palms and cycads

   March 6, 2011 by Patricia-CR

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   Beside palm lovers, I know there are many cycad fans here who might give me a hint, so the question is this (sorry for my ignorance ): If a palm or a cycad produces seeds, it's because the seeds are fertile? In theory, those seeds will produce palms or cycads? Thanks in advance!

   

   Last reply by Patricia-CR, March 14, 2011

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   Licuala dasyantha and child

   March 10, 2011 by Walter John

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   I haven't had a good peep at this plant for some time. Underneath the main plant a child is performing it's own palm-a-wonder statements, don't you think ? Let's see your dasyanthas folks..... Here's mine, the mother and child reunion is only a moment away...

   

   Last reply by aussiearoids, March 13, 2011
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   What is your best Palm in your garden?

   March 12, 2011 by Palmlover

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   What is your favorite palm in your garden?

   

   Last reply by Palmlover, March 12, 2011
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   Hot spots for seed collecting

   March 12, 2011 by chocapik

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   Hi everyone, Some relatives of mine will be on a trip to Santa Barbara CA, and O'ahu (Waikiki) HI, at the end of May / beginning of June. Do you know some good places for collecting palm seeds, like parks (it's better for palm recognition when there's a little sign ext to the trunk ..) ? That would be great if you guys had some hot spots for getting a few seeds from unmissable lovely palmtrees :rolleyes: Later Chocapik

   

   Last reply by JD in the OC, March 12, 2011
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   cloning palms: would you be interested?

   March 10, 2011 by awkonradi

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   Hi, I'm Andrei Konradi, and I'm a palm novice, but I'm also a biotech nerd. I've been reading about cloning palms, mostly oil palms and date palms. The techniques don't seem too difficult, and I think I could get access to the necessary equipment and reagents. Would any of you with unique palm specimens, maybe hybrids or special phenotypes, be interested in collaborating? Small leaf cuttings would be required. I have in mind an amateur, non-profit, for-fun project. I have attached a journal article which describes a cloning technique for Phoenix dactylifera. Best to all, Andrei W. Konradi 30 Victoria Rd Burlingame, CA 94010 USA awkonradi@yahoo.com 1181-118…

   

   Last reply by Xenon, March 12, 2011

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   Overhead watering question

   March 6, 2011 by Hilo Jason

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   I currently have all of my planted palms on a drip system and am very happy with that. But I did install a run of sprinklers along my back fence that are mounted to the top of the fence so that I can cool the yard off on a warm summers day, and also add some humidity. Will this be bad for the palms and encourage rot? Also, a related question: I've noticed most all Palm nurseries that I visit have overhead watering in their greenhouses and shadehouses. How does this work for them and not people in their yards? I just built a small greenhouse (I call it a green closet since its so small) and I installed a few misting sprinklers at the very top and want to make sure…

   

   Last reply by Hilo Jason, March 12, 2011

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   defoliated but surviving Bismarckia nobilis near Ocala,FL

   March 9, 2011 by Eric in Orlando

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   Yesterday I was going up I-75 and just on the southside of Ocala are these 2 larger Bismarckia nobilis growing along the interstate. I saw them a few years ago when they were first planted. They are growing at the entrance of a nursery that has since went belly up. I saw them last spring and they were completely burnt from the cold. Looks as if they grew a few leaves but were totally defoliated again this winter but they are putting out new growth. Temperatures were down to around 20F here maybe upper teens. Some Washingtonia robusta and Phoenix sylvestris around also had cold damage. Looks as if these Bismarckia get n care or irrigation now, totally growing on their o…

   

   Last reply by Jimhardy, March 12, 2011
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    What does the browning of leaves and stems mean on a newly transplanted encephalartos

    March 10, 2011 by Shad

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    What does the browning of leaves and stems mean on a newly transplanted encephalartos? I tried to post a picture but obviously i'm doing it wrong.

    

    Last reply by Steve Mac, March 12, 2011

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    Coquitos

    May 28, 2009 by simona

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    Hello there, I've received a pack of coquitos like these shown in the following image: http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41NW...L500_AA280_.jpg Well, I was just wondering if the seeds are viable and should I try germinating them or are they good just for consumption?

    

    Last reply by tresuz, March 12, 2011
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    Need some info about caryota gigas seeds

    March 10, 2011 by manos

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    This is my first post at the forum, so hello to everyone. I need some information about some caryota obtusa seeds i got last week. So last week i got 12 caruota obtusa seeds and i put them in a zip lock bag with some medium (perlite). Now, about a week later, i checked the bag and on three of the seeds has appeared this "thing" you can see in the photos. Its identical in all three of them. Is this the beggining of the germination? Isn't it too early? Do you thing its something bad that i should try to rip it of? if it is germination what should i do? Should i put the seeds back to the bag and wait more or should i plant them in a pot? Sorry if my questions are silly but i…

    

    Last reply by manos, March 11, 2011
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    UPDATE royal, coconut and other tropical palms, Orlando on I-Drive

    September 27, 2010 by Eric in Orlando

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    While out at the trade show last Friday, I also went and checked on the infamous coconuts and royals growing at a resort along I-Drive near Sea World. The royals looked real good, either little damage from the past cold winter or they quickly recovered.The coconuts, not so good. Also checked on some tropical palms planted last year at a restaurant nearby First some pics of the mature royals

    

    Last reply by Jerry@TreeZoo, March 11, 2011

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    Dypsis "dark mealybug".....

    March 8, 2011 by Surf Guy

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    Is there anyone that is growing Dypsis dark mealybug in So Cal that could provide some info and personal experiences on it's growth rate, sun requirements, water, etc.? Photo's would be a big plus too. I have been thinking about purchasing one (although probably very expensive)and planting it in my backyard. Thank you in advance.

    

    Last reply by Urban Rainforest, March 11, 2011
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    Clarification of Areca form needed

    March 8, 2011 by plantchaser

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    Hello. The following plant was sold to me as an Areca catechu dwarf but after further reading, I have my doubts. I've come across the term semi-dwarf, as well. I would appreciate it if someone could enlighten me some more on the differences between forms. The plant I have looks like this. Thanks in advance.

    

    Last reply by plantchaser, March 11, 2011
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    flood photos

    March 8, 2011 by peachy

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    The park across the street my street....this was when I rang Mr Tracy to send Scott and Vergyl. The park 20 minutes after the first photo This is what I came home to a few days later There's a few more photos but these should give you the general idea

    

    Last reply by protempsfish, March 10, 2011
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    Palm for sand in SoCal

    March 7, 2011 by dp92651

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    HI, Does anyone know a palm that can grow in pure sand on the beach (a ways from the shoreline to help with salt content) that is single trunk and will grow to support a hammock? I have seen a few but have not been able to determine what kind they are. I could make a large hole and fill with potting mix to get it started if that might help. Cheers.

    

    Last reply by fastfeat, March 10, 2011

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    Loose palm

    March 9, 2011 by Hollywood Palms

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    Hi All, I have an almost trunking, eight foot kentia that is suddenly leaning a bit, from the ground and it seems that it is "loose at the roots." I have tied it up and it is still green, hardy and pushing out fronds. I think that it may have been hit by one of the blind, stupid deer in my neighborhood. Any suggestions? Thanks, David

    

    Last reply by Just1MorePalm, March 10, 2011
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    Snails!

    March 9, 2011 by Mandrew968

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    I have a lot of snails in my yard and I am concerned... I have the big, brown, round cuban snails and then I have the smaller spiral shelled snails. I know the cuban snails are very bad and I do my best to remove them, but what about the other kind? I see them all over my palms. Their shell is a mottled brownish with black and white. I know snails eat vegitative matter, but I believe these spiral shaped snails are native, and therefore, I am hesitant to dispatch them. Does anyone know if these are benign snails(to my Palms) or is there no such thing? I'm not one to kill, period

    

    Last reply by Jerry@TreeZoo, March 9, 2011
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    Brahea dulcis and decumbens

    March 8, 2011 by tank

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    I'm trying both of these in my yard here in Gainesville, Fl. My soil is extremely sandy and well drained. I think there is a B. dulcis at Fairchild but I haven't heard much about decumbens here in Florida. Does anyone have any experience with growing either of these species in the south east, climate zones 9b or 8a? I have had some success with B. armata and am trying a B. clara out that I picked up this winter. I also have a B. nitida but it seems that it might get too cold here for it to survive long term. My lows the last two winters were 14F, and 20F. I have tried B. spp "super silver". These were plants that I grew from seed up to 3 gallon plants. They gre…

    

    Last reply by mjff, March 9, 2011
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    a robust Caryota "Himalayan"

    March 9, 2011 by Eric in Orlando

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    This Caryota "Himalayan" is growing in Winter Park on the grounds of the 1st United Methodist Church. I planted it in Aug. 2004 (a week before Hurricane Charley hit). It was a 1 gal. plant about 2ft tall when it was planted. Its grown well and very robust, only very minor cold damage the past 2 cold winters. The strap leaf plant behind it is a Pandanus furcatus.

    

    Last reply by Eric in Orlando, March 9, 2011
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    New Rare "Red Leaf" Triangle

    March 8, 2011 by Palmzilla

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    Geee wow! Hot damn! Look at this new crazy red leafed Triangle! It's like a reverse chambeyronia! Opens green then turns red! Boy am I excited about this! Yahoooooo! Braden

    

    Last reply by BS Man about Palms, March 9, 2011
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    Canary Island Date Palm - Different Kinds?

    March 8, 2011 by honda03v6

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    I am trying to locate a palm tree that I see every day on my way to work. Without knowing the name of it is my first issue, but to me it looks like a large pineapple in the ground. I put in pineapple palm in a search and it comes up but certain "pineapple palm" pics that come up look different. It sits low to the ground and does not grow tall. I believe it might be called a Canary Island Date Palm but when I look up images online some of the pictures show it in the "pineapple" form with it low to the ground while others pictures show it extremely tall. Are there different kinds of these palms? I am looking for the one that sits low to the ground. Is there a specif…

    

    Last reply by honda03v6, March 9, 2011

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    Dypsis pulchella

    March 9, 2011 by fan palm

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    Hi everyone, just chasing some info on Dypsis pulchella. Not much on the net other than it being mentioned to be close to the augustifolia group. Any info or pics would be appreciated. Cheers Harry

    

    Last reply by fan palm, March 9, 2011
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    An efficient frost protection

    March 8, 2011 by Trópico

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    Hilarious too...

    

    Last reply by Dave-Vero, March 9, 2011
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    Epsom salt

    March 6, 2011 by dalmatiansoap

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    Do U guys use Epsom salt? For what, how often and how much? What palms enjoys it and whan I need to avoid it? Thanks, Ante

    

    Last reply by Perito, March 9, 2011

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