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My So Cal Lemor

Jastin

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Jastin

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Hey guys, coming out of the closet to actually post something...

I got a Lemor from FB right before last winter and decided to plant it out. It was a one gallon and I tried to get all the lava rock off the rootball before planting it so it would have a better chance of not drying up. Of course, because I was thinking it wouldn't survive I really messed with the roots and didn't even prep a good mix - just threw it in the hole.

It's south facing under a couple larger palms for that filtered light. Gets direct afternoon sun from around 1-4. 3 out of 4 leaves died (probably because of me messing with the roots) and last winter was the coldest for me in 6 years (33 for one hour). After all that the thing is locked in solid and has pushed out one leaf, and is working on the second. The leaves are tougher then I thought, feels like a macrocarpa leaf.

Let's hope this thing makes it!

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Grateful to have what I have, Les amis de mes amis sont mes amis!

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PalmatierMeg Grand Master

PalmatierMeg

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Wow! Looks great. Sending it good vibes. An impossible palm for me, no sense in trying. I'll enjoy yours vicariously.

Meg

Palms of Victory I shall wear

Cape Coral (It's Just Paradise)
Florida
Zone 10A on the Isabelle Canal
Elevation: 15 feet

I'd like to be under the sea in an octopus' garden in the shade.

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All "Best" with your Lemur Jastin, never let it "dry out" and its a home run, wow its "V close" to the Large trunked palm behind it, plenty of root competition , when your Lemur gets 5 ft long leaves you may/will need to rid that "menace" behind it :) Pete

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Jim in Los Altos Grand Master

Jim in Los Altos

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Jaston, yours is off to a good start. Like you said, Lemurs like lots of water. Mine's planted a few inches from the base of a Wodyetia and there is competition but it's still much better for these than planting them out in the open where their chances of survival are MUCH less. Mine's put out six leaves in a year and a nice spear is pushing now. Please keep us posted on yours progress. These are incredible palms that grow well if their needs are met which are fertile soil, water, water, water, and lots of foliage nearby to help humidity the air around them and to moderate cold temperatures.

Jim in Los Altos, CA  SF Bay Area 37.34N- 122.13W- 190' above sea level

zone 10a/9b

sunset zone 16

300+ palms, 90+ species in the ground

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MattyB Grand Master

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That's amazing, Jastin and Jim, that you guys have managed to get this thing through winter. Good luck in the future.

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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Jim in Los Altos

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That's amazing, Jastin and Jim, that you guys have managed to get this thing through winter. Good luck in the future.

C'mon Matty, a palm guru like you must have one flourishing somewhere in your garden.

Jim in Los Altos, CA  SF Bay Area 37.34N- 122.13W- 190' above sea level

zone 10a/9b

sunset zone 16

300+ palms, 90+ species in the ground

Las Palmas Design

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Las Palmas Design & Associates

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MattyB Grand Master

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I never even thought to try it because I assumed it would be dead the first santa ana or first winter.

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, don't sell yourself short. You are a very observant and skilled grower ! :greenthumb:

San Francisco, California

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BS Man about Palms

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Nice Jastin! It appears Oceanside is the place to grow Lemurs as you are what, 4 miles east of me or so? Looks like a great start dude.

Zone 10a at best after 2007 AND 2013, on SW facing hill, 1 1/2 miles from coast in Oceanside, CA. 30-98 degrees, and 45-80deg. about 95% of the time.

"The great workman of nature is time."   ,  "Genius is nothing but a great aptitude for patience."

-George-Louis Leclerc de Buffon-

I do some experiments and learning in my garden with palms so you don't have to experience the pain! Look at my old threads to find various observations and tips!

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Stevetoad Grand Master

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Very nice. How didn't I get a preview.

"it's not dead it's sleeping"

Santee ca, zone10a/9b

18 miles from the ocean

avg. winter 68/40.avg summer 88/64.records 113/25

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Jastin

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Thanks guys. I didn't do any special and was really rough on it when I planted it. Guess I got lucky. I'll enjoy it while it lasts :)

Grateful to have what I have, Les amis de mes amis sont mes amis!

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