TROPICAL LOOKING PLANTS - Other Than Palms
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One of the things I look forward to this time of year is the new flushes of growth and cones from my Cycads. It is so amazing to see the lettuce soft new growth emerge from such a spikey formidable plant. I've been REAL into Cycads lately and many of the seedlings I just recently purchased are starting to flush as well. So lets see what Cycads are flushing or coning for you. Sorry about the lighting on my pics but we had the heavy duty May gray socked in today. Here is my Lepidozamia Hopei with a 2 leaf mini flush. Stevo
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I have always been fascinated with orchids, and I sort of assumed that orchid fascination was pretty common. I also used to think they were difficult to grow, at least in non-tropical climates, and so didn't bother with them, and again I assumed that this misconception was the reason more people don't grow them. So am I right? The reason I'm asking is that I've been experimenting with orchids for 4 or 5 years now and have gradaully realized that for a small lot in a less than perfect climate like Southern California, they are quite possibly the most rewarding group of plants to grow. They are also, in my opinion the ultimate palm companion plants...they grow be…
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A thread for anyone, and everyone who enjoys these plants.. While one of the most iconic plants in dry desert landscapes, the Genus Yucca can be found almost anywhere from the Prairies of the northern Plains, to the humid Southeast. Many also extend deep into the subtropical portions of Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central America as well. Many species are well established in landscapes worldwide. Often enough, while iconic species as Yucca brevifolia, Joshua Tree, or Yucca elephantes /guatemalensis, Giant Yucca come to mind when picturing them, the Genus contains upwards of 49 or so species and numerous sub species that range from small, non-trunking, Agave-lik…
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Let's see those bromeliads!
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Similar to "favorite" palms, it is always changing which is my "favorite" cycad. Over the weekend, I would have picked this hybrid, big green ancient and twisted looking Encephalartos horridus x woodii. While my favorite will likely be different with a new flush, a cone, or maybe just different lighting, this gets the award today. My son, my dog, and his ward (the black lab pup) all give this perspective on how long the leaves are given it's partial horridus parentage, but then again, the woodii is coming through. The mother was a Steytlerville E horridus, which may explain part of the look. I just love those vicious looking leaflets too! So what is your current…
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No Garden or landscape is complete without these beautiful colored leafed plants. Just a few growing on the porch
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I finally got onto the anthurium craze. After 3 years of contemplation I bought an A. veitchii last year and actually killed it in a week; I left it in my car in the summer while traveling/running errands not realizing the sun came out and cooked it. Anyhow, I purchased 4 Christmas gifts for myself this year A. veitchii, A. magnificum, A. woroqueanum, and A. Vitariifolium. They were all small rooted cuttings and pricey for their size. I noticed that the growing medium was not as porous as I have been reading that it should be. Arriving in December / January in the frigid northeast USA was not ideal and even though I paid for one day shipping with heat packs th…
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Just some Sunday fun. Picked these on my farm this morning. One is an easy guess, do you know the other?
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Ok, after the cold events of this year, I thought I would start a thread on canopy plants for zones 8 and 9. For those that are not familiar with zone temperatures, they are as follows: 8a −12.2 °C (10 °F) to −9.4 °C (15 °F) 8b −9.4 °C (15 °F) to −6.7 °C (20 °F) 9a −6.7 °C (20 °F) to −3.9 °C (25 °F) 9b −3.9 °C (25 °F) to −1.1 °C (30 °F) I figured that to have an effective canopy, the tree would have to be evergreen to expected low temps of your particular area and be fast growing to outpace palms and other plants that you are trying to protect. It would also have to grow large enough to actually protec…
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Thread for all things agave. Top of the list of all time favorite plants for sure. Full on ready for battle with the elements and other creatures. Such an iconic theme in artwork, advertising, movies. Always eye catching in the landscape. Most completely non plant lovers can ID an agave. Not to mention tequila and mezcal. Palms, cacti, and then without a doubt third would be agave for potted plants at least in my opinion.
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A few things around the yard signaling spring is near.. Share picts. if you're also starting to see signs of the end of winter '21 -'22.. Rock Sage, Salvia pinguifolia.. S. AZ, NM. W. TX / North Central Mexico native shrub w/ somewhat brittle wood to about 6'H x 6'W. Very similar to Shrubby Sage, Salvia ballotaeflora which grows over a wider area of TX and adjacent Northeastern / East Central Mexico. Both are extremely drought tolerant, but appreciate a little afternoon shade / extra water ( to look the nicest ) thru the hottest part of the summer. Main flowering cycle is late summer/ Fall but, as you can see, here at least, Rock Sage ( and …
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With wildflower season winding down, cacti return to center stage as what looks to be a weeks worth of 80-85+ heat settles in.. Looking over everything, anticipating an average year from most things. While the chilly nights scattered through this winter should help push the Echinopsis / Trichocereus to flower decently, the added wet conditions look like it will keep some of the Echinocereus from flowering well/ if at all this year.. Many Hedgehog sp. like a cool but dry rest. We'll see what happens. Last of the Beaver Tail Prickly Pear at peak bloom, with the last of the Poppies. Stenocactus sp. at it's peak. Echinocereus, **formally Wilcoxia** sc…
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Starting a hair late this year, but off to a good, steady start so far.. Usual suspects starting off another long year of Cactus flowers ahead.. Beavertail Prickly Pears at the old house.. Anticipating no flowers this year on the pads planted here this year. Ehcinocereus Trig. ( ..or coccinea ) looking good this year.. Noticed the other, shy - flowering Echinocereus i have in the yard there looks like it should throw a flower or two this year as well.. One of the small offset- size stems i took off the plant at the old house for the yard here, and another potted even carrying enough energy to throw a couple flowers.. after only being…
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Croton and Palm Collection,Key West,Florida 1 2 3 4
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A few weeks ago my wife Andrea and I drove down to Cudjoe Key, just outside of Key West to visit our good friends Judy and Jim Glock and stay at their house on the water. Some of you will remember them as they have attended many biennials in the past. Their yard is a small size lot, but packed with many unusual palms and well over 150 varieties of crotons. Because of the small amounts of rain that the Keys receive during the year, Jim has installed a sprinkler system that where as every plant has it's own drip line to it, with a low volumn mister head. I believe it comes on everyday for 15 minutes, but yet uses very little water. It's a young garden,maybe 5-6 years old no…
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The Garden of Loran Whitelock 1 2 3 4
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I had the pleasure of touring the amazing garden of Loran Whitelock yesterday with forum member, Dave H, here are the pictures I took and Dave took a ton as well, and will be adding his. As usual, none of the pictures do the grandeur of his garden or individual plants any justice, but they give you a good idea. Before anyone get's too excited, Loran gave us permission to post these pictures, with a direct reference to posting them on Palm Talk, I genuinely think he loves too show his amazing garden to anyone who would like to see it, and was a very gracious host. Here we go,
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Im looking for a bunch of Ti plants (Cordylines) to fill in certain areas of my yard. Even just cuttings would be fine and any and all varieties will do. Obviously, something different than the big box stores would be cool! Does anyone in the Tampa Bay, FL area have any they want to sell/trade, etc? Or, any leads on good places to get them locally?
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Let's See Your Treeferns... 1 2 3 4
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I found this Australian tree fern (Cyathea cooperia) at Lucas Nursery today. It wasn't cheap at $30 but all of them are very healthy and I had been looking for one for a while and hadn't seen any lately. I have killed several in the past, all from drying out, so I am going to be careful to keep this one on the wet side. I had this lovely pot to pair it with so we will now see how I do with it. I know they get huge! I wish I could find the West Indian treefern but have never seen it for sale. Please share your treeferns of all species.
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Crotons of the World 1 2 3 4
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The days and nights are real hot now, humidity is high and lots of rain is what crotons are enjoying now. Here's a few varieties in the garden. Enjoy! The first one is Baron le Compte. The second one is Thea.
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Share your hibiscus! 1 2 3 4
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Just wanted to start a thread where people can share pics of their hibiscus blooms! This is Elishea, Black Dragon, and unknown. Thought it might be "All Aglow" does anyone know?
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Anyone into succulents? 1 2 3 4
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Hey just wondering if any of you are into succulents like I am. They seem to pair well with palms, in my opinion. The best part is that they are so easy to propagate that you can always have more to plant. I just divided and planted my dyckia sp. and manfreda today. The senecio and graptoveria were divided last fall and they've grown in really nicely. Share pictures of your succulents so we can all gawk at them
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New Anthurium thread 1 2 3 4
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The old one got so long, I thought I'd start a new one! Anthurium regale today. I think I pollinated the spadix...it was snow white and turned purple overnight. If I did, first time for me on a regale pollination
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tropicals in the Houston area 1 2 3 4
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Saw this beautiful Erythrina crista-galli today in Richmond, TX. Feel free to use this thread to share other pictures of tropicals in the greater Houston area.
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Show off your favorite gingers 1 2 3
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Got this ginger last year. Alpinia rugosa is fairly uncommon. It overwintered well for me and really filled out this year nicely. I was hoping for some blooms but to no avail. Enid told me theirs bloom in March. Maybe next year. I have high hopes for this one, seems to take a fair bit of florida sun! A few that I grow Costus Maroon Chalice Zingiber vinosum
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Eucalyptus in the Southeast U.S. 1 2 3
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I've recently become very interested in what Eucalyptus trees can grow well in zone 8 of FL Panhandle. I recently ordered E. viminalis and E. dalrympleana from rarepalmseeds and am very excited to try them. I've done a lot of research- much of what I found was sheer minimum temp tolerance of various species, but looking into things more, I've found that doesn't necessarily mean it will thrive in S.E. U.S. conditions. Apparently where they're from in Australia, the temperatures are more constant. They seem to not like roller coaster temps that is so typical of the SE U.S. Anyone else have much experience growing different species of Eucalyptus in the Southea…
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Ti's for color 1 2 3
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Just a few ti's on a rainy day floppy kaui rose bud Peter buck