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Livistona inermis almost ready to plant out

MattyB

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MattyB Grand Master

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I got this L. inermis, from seed collected by Jack and Lindsey when they went to Australia a while back. It's about ready to plant out. Any suggestions on where to plant it? I'm assuming full blazing sun, but can they take any shade? I thought they were pretty drought tolerant, but can they go bone dry? Any experiences would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

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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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We have them growing in their thousands here but they're very specific in their requirements, unlike L. humilis whose habitat overlaps inermis but copes with a far greater range of conditions.

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DoomsDave Grand Master

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Had one go for an OBSCENE price at the auction today.

For a gallon, like $115.

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Walter John Grand Master

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Should do well for you Matty. That is an exclusive palm and rare in home gardens.

Happy Gardening

Cheers,

Wal

Queensland, Australia.

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MattyB Grand Master

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We have them growing in their thousands here but they're very specific in their requirements, unlike L. humilis whose habitat overlaps inermis but copes with a far greater range of conditions.

Care to elaborate on those conditions?

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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MattyB Grand Master

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I recommend planting it in Palm Desert… bout the only place I have seen these do well in southern California

Well, I have a south facing slope made of rock. It gets very hot. The problem is trying to keep things watered. I have Brahea armata that are struggling because they dry out too fast.

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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Believe me it does get VERY HOT at Mattys place compared to other areas of San Diego and the rocky slope is the perfect spot !

Old Beach ,Hobart
Tasmania ,Australia. 42 " south
Cool Maritime climate

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Does not like to dry out as a seedling, but does indeed like hot (gets up to 120 in Allen Valley's garden in Palm Desert). Likes his soil, too, though can't say I know its make up, but suspect a bit alkaline. Does NOT like it cold, either (will survive 32F, but needs it to warm up immediately after that happens). Seen these grown in protected climates in south Florida, too, so tolerates some humidity. But even there others have difficulty with it. Notoriously difficult palm everywhere, save where it occurs naturally. Your yard might be one of the few less inland climates it might survive. Extremely slow growing, too.

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MattyB Grand Master

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I almost lost it by letting it dry out in the pot. Maybe I'll wait until next summer and plant it 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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ghar41 Veteran

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Fascinating palm. Keep us posted.

Glenn

Modesto, California

 

Sunset Zone 14   USDA 9b

 

Low Temp. 19F/-7C 12-20-1990         

 

High Temp. 111F/43C 07-23-2006

 

Annual Average Precipitation 13.12 inches/yr.

 

             

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HI

If you want to see the l.inermis for many years, I recommend 10b-half shade,the first year and while it is small :) .

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I have seen very few of these growing here in Queensland gardens. I hope if does well for you Matty :)

Andrew,
Airlie Beach, Whitsundays

Tropical Queensland

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A good friend and Neighbor has one of these that is male with about ten feet of wood. This is the inermis at Fairchild--treat it right and you may have this, in 20 plus years, Matty.

In case you are wondering which palm to look at, it's the ugly and scrawny little wispy thing in front of all the amazing eye candy! :winkie:

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