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Med Fan Palms

Jeff Nugent

By Jeff Nugent
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I bought some Parajub. cocoides seed from Joseph and he sent me some complimentary seed of Chamaerops humilis.  

As fate and destiny would have it, the night before I was going through my palm pics with my grandaughter (2 years old wants more palm pics and now!).

I came across Chamaerops humilis pics and thought "I need some of those".

Next day they arrive.  Praised be Joseph.

So now they're all germinating, only a week from the soaking - how best to deal with them on a minimalist level (with a cracked rib)?

Cheers n beers

Jeff

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Jeff Nugent, SW W.Australia 34deg.S

Mediterranean climate -

Hot, dry summers. Cold, wet winters. Rarely a frost.

200m elevation, 75km from Indian Ocean and 60km from Southern Ocean.

permacultureplants.net

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Tyrone Grand Master

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Jeff, They're tuff as nails. I harvested some seed from the C humilis's around the Bell Tower in Perth. Just used baggy method and they popped with a remote germination. Whacked them in small pots and they took off with no care at all. Warning, rats love em. They're meant to be slow from seed but they require no special care and you can put them somewhere and forget about them and they'll be fine, as long as you don't have rats.

I've waged a successful war against my rat invasion since.

best regards

Tyrone

Millbrook, "Kinjarling" Noongar word meaning "Place of Rain", Rainbow Coast, Western Australia 35S. Warm temperate. Csb Koeppen Climate classification. Cool nights all year round.

 

 

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Cheers Tyrone, so I'll just plant them in Ratsak and let 'em look after 'emselves?

Just kidding (as always).  What size pot would you put the germinated seed into in your experience?

Jeff Nugent, SW W.Australia 34deg.S

Mediterranean climate -

Hot, dry summers. Cold, wet winters. Rarely a frost.

200m elevation, 75km from Indian Ocean and 60km from Southern Ocean.

permacultureplants.net

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Tad Grand Master

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i have planted the ungerminated seed in quart and one gallon pots with smashing success!! i usually put 3 seed per container!!

Things may come to those who wait, but only the things left by those who hustle.

Abraham Lincoln

The way of the transgressor is hard

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I have limited experience growing this palm, but they seem to grow MUCH faster in bigger pots (similar to a Brahea).  Most people I've talked to have had the same experience.  I think the sooner in the ground the better...

Jack Sayers

East Los Angeles

growing cold tolerant palms halfway between the equator and the arctic circle...

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Here's one I put in the ground in MAY.... I'll post a pic of the new growth soon

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Bobby

Long Island, New York  Zone 7a (where most of the southern Floridians are originally from)

AVERAGE TEMPS

Summer Highs  : 85-90f/day,  68-75f / night

Winter Lows     : 38-45f/day,   25-35f / night

Extreme Low    : 10-20f/day,    0-10f / night   but VERY RARE

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MattyB Grand Master

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Did you guys use bottom heat to germinate?  Is this recommended or just leave em out?

Matt Bradford

"Manambe Lavaka"

Spring Valley, CA (8.5 miles inland from San Diego Bay)

10B on the hill (635 ft. elevation)

9B in the canyon (520 ft. elevation)

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Tad Grand Master

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i dont use bottom heat, just plain heat!! I find its just as good without the bitter aftertaste and its caffeine free and has 50% less sugar than canned heat :o

Things may come to those who wait, but only the things left by those who hustle.

Abraham Lincoln

The way of the transgressor is hard

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(MattyB @ Jul. 05 2006,18:50)

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Did you guys use bottom heat to germinate?  Is this recommended or just leave em out?

Germination for me was "baggy" method, in by the fire cos it's (supposed to be) winter here.

(Oooops I wonder if this part of my post will end up in the weather/climate section.  Hmm then this question will probably go to administration or even faqs)

To be honest I think they would have germinated if I'd just left them soak.

As the actress said to the Bishop:

"you're so quick!"  ???

Thanks all for your input.

Cheers n beers

Jeff

Jeff Nugent, SW W.Australia 34deg.S

Mediterranean climate -

Hot, dry summers. Cold, wet winters. Rarely a frost.

200m elevation, 75km from Indian Ocean and 60km from Southern Ocean.

permacultureplants.net

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Tyrone Grand Master

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Jeff, I just put them in pots big enough to take the sinker. If you don't want to repot them for 5 yrs or so, shove them into a 5litre pot. I can't see it hurting.

Also put a talon bait into every pot. Only kidding. :)

regards

Tyrone

Millbrook, "Kinjarling" Noongar word meaning "Place of Rain", Rainbow Coast, Western Australia 35S. Warm temperate. Csb Koeppen Climate classification. Cool nights all year round.

 

 

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DoomsDave Grand Master

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If they're not the silverChamaerops, put them in 2-gallon pots.

They're NOT slow, if they get enough water, and they root like expletives, and before you know it, they're asking your daughter for dates to the prom.  (Or even you!)

In other words, I concur with elHoagie, except even more so.

The silver type is MUCH slower, but still tough as nails.  

I've had these guys bust out of pots and try to rob a liquor store.

Hope your rib's getting better . . . .  (owch!)

dave

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