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   Reinhardtia gracilis inflorescence

   September 13, 2021 by Missi

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   My R. gracilis popped a few flower spikes for the first time. Just sharing pics.

   

   Last reply by Missi, September 13, 2021

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   Reinhardtia gracilis inflorescence

   September 12, 2013 by Mike Evans

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   Here are some pics of my Reinhardtia gracilis (window pane palm) producing its second inflorescence. I do not typically see posting of this small dainty clustering palm from Mexico. I had three growing together, but only one survived and is doing great. The white stands out from the green leaves. It loves the shady moist environment where it is situated. I would like to see some pics of larger ones if someone could post.

   

   Last reply by Mike Evans, September 13, 2013

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   Reinhardtia gracilis-a new favorite

   April 9, 2013 by Cindy Adair

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   I added this one 3 years ago as a test for a microclimate not planted before. It is a stunning palm taken care of entirely by nature. No human has even checked on this one in 9 months until last week. The previous owner said she probably only climbed down to this spot once or twice during the years she owned the property. Now we have dozens of palms in this area and added two comfortable (Big Box $17.88 each) chairs this visit. They and the PVC pipes with orange flagging tape and aluminum labels are the only signs of humankind here as far as you can see for 365 degrees. The birds and frogs are the only sounds. It may be my favorite spot on the farm. Direction…

   

   Last reply by Cindy Adair, October 24, 2013

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   Reinhardtia latisecta flowering, very colorful inflorescences

   February 4, 2017 by Eric in Orlando

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   Our largest specimen of Reinhardtia latisecta is flowering. The clump is about 6ft tall. It was planted in July 2009 and was about 2ft tall then. Surprisingly it survived the winter of 2009-10 with no damage. The inflorescences are a hot pink color and really stand out in the shade. The Fishtail Palm growing behind it is Caryota ophiopellis.

   

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   Reinhardtia paiewonskiana

   March 12, 2014 by Kostas

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   Hello FM Phoenikakias gifted me/exchanged a big Reinhardtia paiewonskiana he has grown from a young seedling(probably the size my ground planted one is). I want this palm to live a long and happy life and fatten up its trunk nicely,so I would really like to hear your experiences growing this species and what you have found its likes and dislikes to be. Konstantinos(Phoenikakias) tells me it really likes to grow moist,shaded and humid. My ground planted one is growing in about those conditions,a place where the soil is always moist/wet from the microsprinklers that spray the epiphytes on the trees above it daily. It gets broken sun and some low angle winter sun broken u…

   

   Last reply by Moose, June 16, 2015

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   Reinhardtia paiewonskiana

   February 7, 2011 by LJG

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   Is anyone growing this plant in subtropics? Would you say it can handle some cold. Any details on the culture of Reinhardtia paiewonskiana?

   

   Last reply by LJG, February 8, 2011
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   Reins on my conjugatum

   February 2, 2011 by Steve Mac

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   It only puts up a new leaf a year, so we have been waiting a few years for the characteristic 'rein's to appear on our Dictyosperma album var. conjugatum, that strip that joins the leaves on the outside. It's not a good pic but do you have some better pics of your palms that have reins? And here is a Bangalow with windows if not really reins, but still for an intermediate leaf, a bit differant.

   

   Last reply by nachocarl, February 3, 2011
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   Reintroducing filifera to the outdoors

   February 18, 2014 by smithgn

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   I've been growing a small filifera inside my house under lights for the past 2 months due to the extreme, out of the ordinary temperature we've been having. Before this, it was strictly an outside plant. With temperatures around here getting into the low and high 70's throughout the week, should I continue to keep my palm under the lamps until it warms up for the spring and summer (which would probably be by mid-March), or should I take advantage of the natural sunlight this week and sit it outside till lower temps come my way? I had a few larger filifera's, but they got annihilated from the snow, ice so this is my last one out of the bunch I had growing from last ye…

   

   Last reply by Sabal Steve, February 24, 2014

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    Relative hardiness of my palms

    October 19, 2008 by Mark_NoVA

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    We're getting a cold front over here, but I'm not ready to bring all the palms indoors yet! So I'm trying to figure which are the more and less hardy to cold, so I know which to move in first! I did some research on the more cold-sensitive palms I have and am making a first guess as below. (The temperature guesses are of course approximate, as other factors exist; they're just there to give a little ballpark common-sense). Cyrtostachys renda (~45) Pinanga caesia (~37) Pinanga speciosa (~37) Dypsis cabadae (~33) Laccospadix australasica (~32) Areca vestiaria (~32) Dypsis carlsmit…

    

    Last reply by Paul The Palm Doctor!, October 28, 2008
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    Relative Hardiness of Phoenix Species 1 2

    May 24, 2007 by mjff

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    My landscaper claims that P. Sylvestris is the cold hardiest of the Phoenix palms, but the research I have done indicates that P. Canariensis and P. Dactylifera handle cold better. What have the members here found with the Phoenix palms?

    

    Last reply by Meangreen94z, July 21, 2021

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    Relatively fast canopy formers for 9b/Norcal

    January 5, 2014 by Ben in Norcal

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    So, I had to take some nasty Brazilian peppers out over the last year...as I transition the yard to a more tropical look. I have a few Queens, some of which are already large (wow that happened quickly), and some smaller Syragus which I am depending upon for canopy in the next few years. Question - are there any other options for 9b/Norcal? I have a bunch of P. Torallyi var torallyis but I have not had them long enough to assess growth rate. Can I depend on them to be similar in rate to Queens? Other alternatives? Lowest winter temps I see around here are high 20s/low 30s, for the most part. Advice appreciated!

    

    Last reply by Ben in Norcal, January 5, 2014
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    relax in days with cheese cookies

    June 7, 2023 by dekaoxtoyra

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    hot days relax palms some gladiolus and cooikes with cheeses

    

    Last reply by dekaoxtoyra, June 22, 2023

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    Release the hounds!!!!!

    March 6, 2013 by MattyB

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    The mild Winter/Spring sun makes for a good time of year to take off temporary shade cloths and release young palms into the harsh full sun to fend for themselves. Here's a pic of some youngins getting ready to face the hot sun for the first time. Front: Rhopalostylis sapida 'chatham island' aka 'oceana' Back: Ceroxylon echinulatum Back Left: Several Chambeyronia. These are heading into their second year in sun and are almost fully acclimated. What youngsters are you gonna let brave the harsh elements this year?

    

    Last reply by Hammer, March 7, 2013
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    Reliable seller with ebay

    October 12, 2018 by Ilovepalm

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    I wanted to ask you, which ebay seller you would recommend, who sells good palm seeds, cycas or other rare exotic seeds? Only not from China (Aliexpress).

    

    Last reply by PALM MOD, October 12, 2018
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    reliable website

    January 3 by Than

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    I quite often look for information on palms and other plants' requirements and , as I guess we all do. However, with the plethora of sources out there, I often get conflicting information. Therefore, I'd like to ask for recommendations from more experienced members here: Which website do you find most reliable and most accurate?

    

    Last reply by Than, January 7

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    Relocate Dypsis leptocheilos?

    April 14, 2017 by RedRabbit

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    Hey everyone, I planted this as a 7 gallon about a year ago and it has done great, but I'd like some feedback on whether or not I planted it too close to my house. lol Just to explain, I'm in a marginal climate for this palm so I planted it as close to the house as I could for protection. The trunk seems to be about 18" from the wall, and the eve comes out approximately 12.5". I initially thought it was an acceptable distance, but thinking more I'm not entirely sure. Also, I'm a little concerned this could eventually be a problem with homeowners insurance. It goes without saying that I'd rather not move it, but if I do I better do it before it gets any bigger. …

    

    Last reply by RedRabbit, April 16, 2017

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    Relocated Queen Palm spears not opening

    November 22, 2010 by Mahendry

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    Back in May of this year I had to move one of my queen palms that had approx. 15 ft of smooth trunk. It is approx. 10 years old and growing vigorously but was planted in a bad location by the builder where it came into contact with overhead power lines. In its new location approx. 20 ft away, the fronds that were left on it during the move remain very green. It has only produced two spears in the last 6 months and both have failed to fully open. The first was damaged during the move and broke approx. 1/2 way. The second is very long but is now bending over and barely opening. A third is growing vertical now. It was fertilized after the move with palm fertilizer granules. …

    

    Last reply by _Keith, June 14, 2013

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    Relocating :(

    September 16, 2010 by RyManUtah

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    Hello all.... to do employment... i may be relocating to the north a bit. Can I bring any of my palms with me? What are your opinions? It's a cooler climate. I will post my average weather, and my future average weather. I will be very sad if I cannot I have SEVERAL Trachys, Waggies also. Washingtonia filifera Butyagrus Chamaerops humilis Rhapidophyllum hystrix Sabal minor Phoenix dactylifera I'm aware that due to the presence of SNOW in the new location... some of the more "dry" climate ones will have to stay...

    

    Last reply by Moose, September 19, 2010
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    Relocating an establish Chamaerops Humilis (Med Palm)

    February 12 by Ed Askew

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    I have a Mediterranean Fan palm that is about 6 feet tall that I transplanted from a little pot in 2007. It has grown out at a 45 degree angle and now is impinging on my little gravel road that goes around one side of my house, so that I hit it every time I drive by in my truck. One way or another, that has to end and simply trimming it will not suffice. I want to attempt to relocate it, just a couple of feet back from the road, and I have a big electric wench that I can use to move it. It's going to be really heavy. So, the question is does anyone have experience relocating a Med Palm? I know they are not the same as other palms like Windmills, Date Palms, etc, an…

    

    Last reply by Harry’s Palms, February 15

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    Relocation

    December 19, 2011 by Daryl

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    Another fun job for FM Newcal, and ca couple of fellow ratpackers... Garden # 1 owner wanted his Dypsis leptocheilos removed as he was scared it would do some damage...so rather than chainsaw it to the ground, it was decided to remove it and try to transplant to another garden (#2)... While we're there...here's a few photos of some of his other palms etc... Dypsis onilahensis Pritchardia sp Dypsis baronii And the offending palm... Ratpacker Andy Green doing his best impersonation of a council worker...leaning on his shovel... Rip the thing out of it's hole! Ready to load onto the trailer

    

    Last reply by virtualpalm, December 22, 2011

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    Remarkable palm genus from Vietnam **new-to-science today**

    September 14, 2023 by Bill Baker (Kew)

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    Today, a new palm genus from Vitenam,Truongsonia lecongkietii, was published. This new palm is so peculiar that it required not only a new genus, but also a new tribe in the classification of palms (Truongsonieae) to accommodate it. Most extrpardinarily, its closest relative is the African genus Podococcus! It may be diminutive and unspectacular, but botanically it is even more remarkable than the discovery of Tahina (personal opinion, of course - I realise that this is heresy!) Unfortunately, only 10-15 plants are known in the wild, rendering it Critically Endangered. You can follow the link below to freely download the full article pdf, which is heavily illustrate…

    

    Last reply by Chris WCT, September 15, 2023

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    Remarkable palms of Tampa Bay 1 2 3 4 19

    August 30, 2019 by RedRabbit

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    Inspired by @palmsOrl's thread for Orlando, I'm starting this thread so we can share remarkable palms in the greater Tampa Bay area. What I mean by "remarkable" is a palm that's unusual for the area it is planted. A 10' coconut in Wesley Chapel would be remarkable whereas the same palm in St. Pete Beach would not be. Just use own judgement and err on overposting. The "greater Tampa Bay area" is somewhat ambiguous. For the purposes of this thread, let's go with a very broad definition and include all these areas: Hernando Pasco Hillsborough Pinellas Polk Manatee Sarasota

    

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    Remembering a friend

    December 31, 2023 by WaianaeCrider

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    Some years ago a bowling buddy of mine brought some dates to the alley and gave me some to munch on. I took the seeds home and planted them. Three sprouted and I put them in the ground as a clump of three. Don't remember the date, but they are about 6' tall right now. Unfortunately Joe passed away this year. But every time I walk past those palms I'm reminded of Joe. He's probably averaging around 300 now.

    

    Last reply by WaianaeCrider, January 6

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    REMINDER - "Moku Lani" Tour Sign Up

    August 31, 2010 by Dypsisdean

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    For those wishing to assure a spot in the Palm Happening of a lifetme --- Just a reminder that the sign up for the Big Island "Moku Lani" Aloha Palm Tour begins today. More info above in the "pinned" topics.

    

    Last reply by Dypsisdean, September 3, 2010
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    Reminder: always check on your seeds regularly!

    February 7 by meridannight

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    So, I bought a few Raphia australis seeds last summer. If I had to pick just one palm to call my favorite, this one would be it. I love this palm! I had tried germinating the seeds once before, with no luck (I only had 3, so statistically quite irrelevant). Last summer I was able to get my hands on fresh seed (as far as I know). I ordered them just as soon as they were listed by the seller (RPS). Now, I check on my seeds every week. Diligently. I had a lot of palm seeds I planted/bagged last summer, and I checked on them weekly, and by now all of them had already come up (except said R. australis). So, I thought I could slack a little. I left what seeds I had still …

    

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