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   An Observation on Coconut Palm growth rates

   November 12, 2011 by Really full garden

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   I arrived at my beach house late this afternoon with just enough time to make a drink and get into the pool to watch the sun drop into the Pacific.I did notice something that I had not noticed before and that is that the 40 or so coconut palms that I planted eight years ago as barely sprouted nuts are now equal to or larger than the eight mature cocos ( 3 - 4 m of clear trunk)that I had planted around my pool. After the expense of building the house I had little money left to spend on purchasing large mature coconuts and made do by planting sprouted nuts I found.There is now no difference between these two groups. Photos to follow ,its too dark now.

   

   Last reply by Really full garden, November 12, 2011
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   new plantings

   March 1, 2012 by CharlieM

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   Finality got around to getting this group of D. Decipiens into the ground. Planted them in 1 - 1/2 " black cinder/mulch mix. They have been planted for about one week and they are already showing very small red new spears. Lots of rain the last week making them happy .

   

   Last reply by bgl, March 4, 2012
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   Syagrus Campylospatha in The Netherlands.

   April 6, 2014 by Bananengeknl

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   Hi Guy's, I have today received two Syagrus Campylospatha's. I would like to know what you have comments about this kind? more people have this kind? experiences? Cheers, Gilian

   

   Last reply by Fusca, June 16, 2018
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   Melbourne Beach Florida drive by photos

   March 11, 2015 by Ken Johnson

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   I was a vendor at the Botanicfest plant sale and went for a quick ride to sniff out the local palm collectors. My nose still works!

   

   Last reply by SubTropicRay, March 12, 2015
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   Identifying chamaerops humilis flowers

   April 4, 2016 by palm789

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   I am trying to make out what colour and shape of flowers goes to the correct gender.i cant make out if the yellow pollen looking flower sacks on the c humilis is either male or female or both. Discuss

   

   Last reply by TexasColdHardyPalms, April 8, 2016
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   Palms to hold the soil?

   July 8, 2017 by Cindy Adair

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   I am ready to try some plants to help hold the soil after my landslide. My question today is about possibly using my Arenga undulatifolia (still in a pot now) plus a bunch of torch gingers and an ornamental banana I also have handy? Full sun, more clay than I'd like in that part of my property. I would guess a clumping palm if any and I do have others like Cyrtostachys renda for example. I also have quite a number of choices of non palm trees and many miscellaneous ornamentals, if you nix the palm idea. I am hoping to use plants I already own rather than heading to a nursery. No wires above so I don't care how tall it might get. Thanks for your …

   

   Last reply by Cindy Adair, July 10, 2017

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   Rhapis Excelsa

   June 16, 2007 by feef706

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   Found a nice Lady palm at HD for $69 about a month ago and with my climate Ive debated on putting it in the ground or putting it in a pot. What do you all think? 8b-9a in the panhandle of florida. Heres a few pics Overall Outgrowing the pot Infloresence

   

   Last reply by PalmGuyWC, June 16, 2007

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   Transporting Arecas - 20 to 25 gal containers?

   October 18, 2022 by Christopher Dillman

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   Morning, Currently I'm looking at purchasing from a nursery these 20gal Areca Palms that are about 5ft tall in pots. I need them to get to 7 or 8 ft tall, and was told to transport them into 25 gal containers. 25 gal is the max I can go for this particular spot in mind. Don't have the ability to plant in-ground unfortunately. Wanted to get a consensus if worth the hassle to transport for the extra 5 gal. Or.. just leave them in the 20 gal containers and see what happens in a year? Thanks! CD

   

   Last reply by Tracy, October 21, 2022

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    You helped me feel so unbelievably great inside!

    March 17, 2009 by Paul The Palm Doctor!

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    I started with a smile, because that is how I felt inside when I read your posts, and saw your sign-ups! God, I love you guys! My palm-lovin' brothers are without peer We are the best of any botanical talk groups, because we are real human beings, with the emphasis on the "human!!!!!" It was a week that presented me with more lousy health news (I posted the details, over there, not to be redundant) but it was a major "BUMMER" Diagnosis. E-nuff said, oh, except: "many, many thanks and heartfelt gratitude!" from your So. Fla. buddy, Pablo, The Palm Doctor. Later, guys! (and oh yes, as David from La Habra expressed already: "HAPPY ST. PATRICK'S DAY!" to ever…

    

    Last reply by Mark Heath, March 18, 2009
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    Something burrowing around newly planted CIDP

    June 7, 2009 by newtothis

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    I bought and planted to 16" box CIDP that came from Cali. About a week after planting I notice every morning a little 1/4" to 1/2" hole at the base with a mound around it. I try to stab something down in it then step on the little mound and push the dirt back down, the next day it's back. I have seen Goliath beetles around here. If it was that dreaded palm weevil it would bore right into the side of the palm right? Is it too early to use some kind of systemic pest control?

    

    Last reply by newtothis, June 10, 2009
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    Rhopalostylis baueri pics

    July 7, 2009 by Caryota_gigas

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    I have recently uploaded a new page to the PACSONZ website showing R. baueri on Norfolk Island. The page can be found here - Norfolk Island Nikau Cheers, Michael.

    

    Last reply by Caryota_gigas, July 8, 2009
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    This Weekend's scores

    August 25, 2009 by LauraAnu

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    Hi, Well, here are a few snaps of my latest scores this weekend. For those who were looking for pictures of palms around the island sorry, hopefully I will get you some next weekend. These scores were not to be missed . Already planted these two beauties in the ground. I am really getting addicted to this Laura

    

    Last reply by Palmə häl′ik, August 25, 2009
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    Sabals & Streetcar in 1903 Jacksonville

    June 19, 2012 by PalmatierMeg

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    Just saw this photo on Shorpy. How many Sabals do you count? http://www.shorpy.com/node/13140?size=_original#caption

    

    Last reply by fastfeat, June 21, 2012
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    Metroxylon salomomense

    May 14, 2014 by Cindy Adair

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    This is one of my favorites! I believe the seed or a seedling was from Noel Pecunia leading to Sherry Ballester planting it on what is now our farm years ago. Noel recalled paying $5 per seed. He said he doesn't have any Metroxylons left because they aren't as happy with the drier/saltier air and full sun in Aguadilla where the Copernicias and Coccothrinax flourish. The pictures don't really show the steepness of the hill this tree enjoys. We need to use the nearby torch gingers for hand holds and in the wet season it's a bit tricky. The seat of more than one pair of pants got muddy as I slid harmlessly down the hill. Photography is a challenge too, but here a…

    

    Last reply by Jerry@TreeZoo, May 15, 2014

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    Borassus seed ID

    June 4, 2014 by Philpalm

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    Would anyone happen to know what species of Borassus it was that was on the table " seed giveaway" in Montgomery gardens. forgot to take note. Thanks in advance Jerry.

    

    Last reply by rick, August 31, 2014
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    Dypsis prestoniana

    April 26, 2015 by edric

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    Hi all, here is specimens from two collections, presumably north and south of their growing range, they are starting to look the same, but their reaction to the environment is significantly different, the heels on the ones that were from an Australian seed source are twice the size, and a different shape, they have all of the traits of 'big curly', tolerate a bit to much light, water, esp. the later, the reg, or northern var. dose not put up with the least bit to much hand watering, and I only water them if we've had a drought, suspected 'big curly first, two photos, first two are 59 months old, second two are 57.5 months old, Ed

    

    Last reply by edric, April 27, 2015
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    Cyphophoenix nucele requirements

    July 15, 2007 by tim_brissy_13

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    After a previous failed attempt at growing a Cyphophoenix nucele, I've ordered a variety of palms from Palms for Brisbane including this species. I've read that they grow on limestone cliffs, so I'm thinking that I may have used a mix not suitable for this species last time. I usually use a mix of premium potting mix, sphagnum moss and vermiculite, but this time I may need to raise the pH. Any tips regarding soil requirements or otherwise would be appreciated.

    

    Last reply by el-blanco, July 15, 2007
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    Archontophoenix seeds

    November 14, 2007 by Pivi

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    Last few days i found data about viability of archontophoenix seeds. It seems they have short life, the thing that i didn't know before. Please post your opinions and experiences.

    

    Last reply by soro, November 19, 2007
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    Roots vs. Hardscape

    September 29, 2012 by Hammer

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    I just spent the last hour and a half trying to find an old thread here on PT. It had some excellent discussion on how close to place palms near pools, how aggressive the roots can be in pushing hardscape around and negatively impacting it in general. Since I couldn't find the thread to bump it and add these photos... Well here goes... These Howeas are in a shopping center not far from my place. The business that was there went under and the outdoor hardscaping was torn out. Including a stone covered block wall. You can see the footing in the photos. You can clearly see the mat of roots from the soil surface to about 12 to 15 inches down to the level of the …

    

    Last reply by Dave-Vero, October 2, 2012

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    Palm ID #18 please

    March 14, 2013 by edric

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    Hi everyone, only three more to go in Cienfuegos Botanical Garden, Cuba, then it's on to La Habana, thanks once more for all your effort, Ed

    

    Last reply by virtualpalm, April 22, 2013
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    Do Kentiopsis take digging and moving well?

    July 31, 2013 by DoomsDave

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    Howdyall: I have a couple of semi-large K-opsis that I want to dig up and put in boxes/pots and save for a Public Palm Planting . Will they take that? Thoughts sought

    

    Last reply by Ken Johnson, July 31, 2013

    • For public palm planting
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    Calamus in habitat

    January 4, 2014 by doranakandawatta

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    In habitat means here in Ella and Passara areas, at an elevation of around 1000 m.

    

    Last reply by stygiana, January 6, 2014

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    palm ID please

    July 20, 2014 by comic097

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    I picked up this Arenga the other day, it was a freebie and didn't have a label on it, and was hoping if anyone could share some light as to what Arenga it could be

    

    Last reply by Jeff Searle, July 21, 2014

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    Soft spot on the side of my palm tree.

    September 9, 2022 by NoelAD

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    Hello. I recently moved into my home and there are quite a few palm trees in the yard. I’ve noticed one of them has a melon sized soft spot on the side that is dry and brittle. I cleared away the soft wood and the rest of the trunk is solid. I also noticed that there is a stump from a tree that was growing out of the base that looks to have been removed from the prior owner but I didn’t think anything of it until now because it aims over the fence towards the neighbors yard so I assumed it was removed due to overhang. Now I am suspicious maybe there is some sort of fungus that is causing the spot and worried for the overall health of the tree. Of anyone has any ideas on h…

    

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    Concern over health of Nolina Nelsonii palm - approximately 25 years old or more

    November 7, 2022 by Tim Hess

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    I am concerned with the health of this triple trunk nolina nelsonii. I noticed the yellowing of the leaves about a month ago on one of the branches. I have no idea if it is salvageable or not but obviously would like to save it. I never water it since it is a desert plant and its root system is quite well developed. That being said, last year was a harsh winter and this summer was a harsh drought. I fertilize annually with Roots Palm Saver 6-3-6 every March. Appreciate any thoughts or suggestions?

    

    Last reply by Silas_Sancona, November 8, 2022