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   Palm fertilizers

   May 10, 2010 by edric

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   Ran across this gut in Cal., here's the link, Ed P.S. opinions please http://www.fertilizeronline.com/palmfood.php

   

   Last reply by Gonzer, May 14, 2010

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   What kind of palm is this?

   May 14, 2010 by RyManUtah

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   Hey all, I am new to palmtalk! I am very excited about finding this site! =] Anyway, I don't even know if I posted this in the right section, but I picked up a palm the other day at a local nursery here in Utah, and I think it may be, or at least similar to a Mule Palm? I hope it is. I live in the desert so temps easily reach over 100 and get below 0 as well. I have several cold hardy palms and am going to try this new addition reguardless. Just wanted some feedback. Now to attach some pics? http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh294/hurryinabadway/IMG_5389.jpg http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh294/hurryinabadway/IMG_5388.jpg http://i259.photobucket.com/alb…

   

   Last reply by _Keith, May 14, 2010
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   Red Palm Weevil Training Video

   April 6, 2010 by martin

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   Here in southern Portugal we have in the last 18 months seen the arrival of the red palm weevil with devastating results, the weevils have now got themselves to the island of Madeira and even the Azores due to shipment of infected palms local video production company have now produced the first part of a training film, secon part soon see here http://www.hipalgarve.net/shows/palmeirascap1.html

   

   Last reply by Kris, May 14, 2010

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   Brahea edulis as a street planting palm

   May 3, 2010 by kofawild

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   What does the palm community know about the use of Brahea edulis as a street planting palm in southern California? Specifically I'm wondering if older installations of Brahea edulis were done B&B and at what sizes. I also wonder if anyone knows of specific places around LA or San Diego where large plantings of Brahea edulis can be found. Thanks.

   

   Last reply by JasonD, May 14, 2010
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   Jubaea preference?

   May 4, 2010 by Justin

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   Regular - http://www.pacsoa.org.au/palms/Jubaea/chilensis.html Stiffy - http://www.pacsoa.org.au/palms/Jubaea/chilensisAV.html It seems like the stiffy would be easier to plant other stuff around, and would show off the shaft...er, trunk, more. The downside is that it wouldn't put off as much shade, and because of the tighter crown, would effectively block viewing anything behind it. Opinions?

   

   Last reply by PalmGuyWC, May 14, 2010

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   Brahea edulis in the Low Desert

   May 14, 2010 by JasonD

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   How does Brahea edulis perform in Palm Springs, Phoenix, and other ferociously hot low-desert locales? I've been to Palm Springs but don't recall seeing Guadalupes there.

   

   Last reply by JasonD, May 14, 2010
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   Potted palms in natural shade house

   May 12, 2010 by Walter John

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   Here in my new place I was fortunate to have a ready made natural shade house in the form of three or four mature Syagrus roma, romn, romnify, romanahaveabanana palms intermixed with a couple of clumps of Dypsis lutescens. Note the seeds prepared by the local fauna ? Here at the back of these I have kept my palms from the shift to be planted at some future time. They have kept remarkably well and in fact some have grown on in a short time. It is now the onset of the winter of my discontent though and this will be the true test for these. I just thought I'd display some photos of them now and in Spring we'll return for an update, might be sad, we'll see.

   

   Last reply by Shon, May 14, 2010
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   Jason M Here something for you!!!

   May 13, 2010 by chris78

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   Here's a link about someone growing palms in Minn. http://forums.gardenweb.com/forums/load/palms/msg0508024517464.html?4

   

   Last reply by paulgila, May 13, 2010
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    How many members did we loss??

    May 9, 2010 by chris78

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    Some members that were regulars before the cold this past winter are rarely seen now. As many count there losses in palm killed. How may loss memebers do palm talk suffered?

    

    Last reply by Exotic Life, May 13, 2010

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    Which palm-Seeds

    May 13, 2010 by 8er-moni

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    Hi! These seeds I gathered in a Botanical Garden - the palmtree lookes like Mac Arthurii, but the seeds are larger !!????

    

    Last reply by 8er-moni, May 13, 2010

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    hedyscepe info at the right spot now :-)

    May 13, 2010 by Jason Baker Portugal

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    I have had a hedyscepe growing in my forest area for the past 6 years. It gets temps above 0ºc there and is growing just fine. So I got 2 more. I planted these under an avocado tree where they will break through the canapy at 1.5-2m tall. Some sources say they are hardy to -2ºc others say they are 9B. My absolute lows in the open would be -2 to -3ºc every 5 years or so. Is this one so tender? If so I would plant it under the high canopy (7m high). So, what is their real minimum temps? Thanks for your input. Jason

    

    Last reply by Mike in Nelson, May 13, 2010
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    Jamaican Tall Coconuts in Florida

    May 12, 2010 by bubba

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    An urban myth exists that all Jamaican Talls were decimated by Lethal Yellowing in Florida.A picture is worth a thousand words:

    

    Last reply by jrh735, May 13, 2010

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    The History of a palm

    May 11, 2010 by PalmGuyWC

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    I was looking through the Memorial section of Palm Talk and read the obit of Dent Smith's 2nd wife and the history of Dent Smith. I was reminded that in 1973 Dent had scheduled a Palm Society meeting at his famous palm garden. People from all over Florida came to see Dent's spectacular garden, but upon arriving on the day of the meeting, we learned that Dent's first wife, Guadalupe Martinez, had passed away the night before. Since many people had come from such long distances, Dent said the meeting would go on as scheduled, even though he was grief stricken and could not attend. Lucita Wait, the seed bank lady, was there and she had some seeds that had been sent to her…

    

    Last reply by Kris, May 13, 2010

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    Another new Spring planting...

    May 11, 2010 by MattyB

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    Daunt daunt daunt.. another one bites the dirt.. ha ha ha Here it is in the foreground What exactly is it? I got this as D. orange crush from Jerry Andersen about 5 years ago. Is it really D. pilulifera or something else? Bo, you've grown these from little guys. What do you think?

    

    Last reply by BS Man about Palms, May 13, 2010
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    Anyone remember the introduction of the Majesty Palm?

    May 13, 2010 by DoomsDave

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    That thread I started with a pic of a big Ravenea riv in someone's front yard that was about 40 feet (50 feet?) tall got my pea brain humming, and remembering, feebly way back when Majesty palms were the latest sensation, back in 1993 or 1994. Anyone remember? For your emulsification, I offer a link to a YouTube Vid, "new sensation" by X-something . . .

    

    Last reply by Really full garden, May 13, 2010
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    Satakentia liukiuensis

    March 1, 2010 by PalmatierMeg

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    I really like Satakentias but in the past 2 years I have planted and watch die: a 1g seedling a 15g about to trunk This palm is supposed to be in the top 10 landscape palms for S. FL. but for me they die slow and miserable deaths. Last fall I again bought one: a 3g from Catherine/Creekside. I want to plant it when/if weather ever warms up. I obviously need advice. What does it take to keep one alive and growing? I'm considering planting it in part-sun/shade. Is that a good idea? If not, what? 3g Satakentia

    

    Last reply by Wanderanwills, May 13, 2010
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    Dypsis betafaka

    May 12, 2010 by MattyB

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    What is D. betafaka? I'm gonna go out on a limb and say that this is going to be a blue Dypsis decipiens. What do you think?

    

    Last reply by richnorm, May 13, 2010
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    Regicide

    May 11, 2010 by peachy

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    Just as I was going out the door to work, a team of labourers arrived. I had applied for a subsidised garden clean up ages ago and forgotten about it. But I actually got it !! Had them dispose of the 3 queens that I planted in the wrong spots years ago, 2 big tipuana tipu that invited themselves here, 4 chinese elms that did likewise, a cassia that was nice but grew on a funny angle across the house, an ancient hibiscus, and had them brutally trim my lethal Phoenix reclinata !! Naturally nobody who has nice palms trusts strangers in their garden so I had to ring work and cancel for the day. Even though I kept an eagle on them, a Coccothrinax crinita (my only one) a foxtai…

    

    Last reply by peachy, May 13, 2010
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    Dypsis Sp. betafaka 1 2

    March 26, 2008 by Palmzilla

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    who's been growing this palm? Any idea what it turns into....small/monster? single/clustering? elevation/lowland? Seems to be growing well for me. Any info would be appreciated, or pics... Braden

    

    Last reply by edric, May 13, 2010
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    aeration containers for palms..........

    May 10, 2010 by trioderob

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    here is a product that I am going to try with young palms. it may be a better option than a plastic pot take a look and any comments ? aeration containers: where to order: http://www.homeharvest.com/containergardensmartpots.htm here is the story : http://www.smartpots.com/why-better

    

    Last reply by trioderob, May 12, 2010
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    Troubleshooting Palms

    May 11, 2010 by enigma99

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    I am trying to figure out the cause for common Palm issues. 1. Slow growth. Obviously temperatures in the 80s are good and no freezing temps, but what causes slow growth when fertilizing, watering and exposed to warm temps? 2. Small Fronds. Why do some palms put out small fronds when others nearby are doing OK? could it be drainage, temp or something else?

    

    Last reply by Kathryn, May 12, 2010
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    Dypsis decipiens

    May 11, 2010 by Palmzilla

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    Hey Guys, I just planted a nice sized Dypsis decipiens and I am a little concerned about it. It was in a 25 gallon pot and very root-bound. The good thing about it is that its really a nice size palm already. My concern is that all the leaves are very twisted, the leaves are almost upside down. I have scene other D. decipens like this that look "twisted." So, do you guys think the palm appears to be stressed? Do you think its from be root-bound? I am sure the palm will grow out of this funk, just looking for others experience. This may be my favorite palm specie, can't wait till it taps in!

    

    Last reply by Tyrone, May 12, 2010
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    Palms in the ground

    May 12, 2010 by nomolos

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    I finally have done an inventory of palms that I have planted in the ground. I have lived in my current premises since January 2008. Kentiopsis oliviformis Howea Belmoreana x 3 Howea Forsentia x 2 Parajubea torallyi (double) Dypsis Baronii x 2 Dypsis Decepiens x 2 Dypsis onliahensis Caryota Urens? Phoenix reclinata Phoenix rupicola Phoenix sylverstris Phoenix Theophrastii Phoenix Roebelenii CIDP Laccospadix Australis Ravenea Rivularis x 4 Ravenea glauca Rhopalostylis sapida Astrocaryum Alatum Pritchardia hillerbrandii x 2 Sabal Mauritiformis Sabal Yapa Sabal bermudana Sabal minor Butia capitata (bonnetiii?) Butia eriospatha Archontophoenix …

    

    Last reply by freakypalmguy, May 12, 2010
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    Cold Hardy palm growth

    May 11, 2010 by TonyDFW

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    Here are some images showcasing the rate of growth of several cold hardy palm species in Dallas zone 8b. Notice the change in growth of the Trachycarpus, Washingtonia filibusta, C.humilis, B.capitata, S.minor and B.armata. Here it is still kicking after this past bad winter. The first photo is from 1997. The middle is 2002 and the last is this spring after one of the worst winters in decades. They went through 12.5 inches of snowfall in one storm this year and a low of 15F.

    

    Last reply by TonyDFW, May 12, 2010

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    Got Bizzie This Afternoon

    April 26, 2010 by Got Palms

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    Just a couple of pics from today after yard day. Sorry for the multiple posts files are too big to post together!

    

    Last reply by sick1166, May 12, 2010

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