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ID - is this Tahina spectabilis?

PalmatierMeg

By PalmatierMeg
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PalmatierMeg Grand Master

PalmatierMeg

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Back in December we took an 11-day cruise to the West Indies. When we got back I found this palm sitting on the porch to my garden shed. I think I know what it is: Tahina spectabilis. But will someone confirm that ID?

Background: Back in fall 2014 I offered to a former PT member Acrocomia crispa and A. aculeata seeds I'd collected during an ecotour of Cuba. In return he offered me a Tahina spectabilis seedling he had germinated but didn't have room for, to be delivered next time he was working in Cape Coral (he lives in Ft. Myers). I never heard from him again but the Tahina showed up unannounced in Dec. 2016 while I was away. In the meantime I stayed laid back because I knew eventually he would come through - it took weeks for him to deliver my second rainbow eucalyptis he also didn't have room for.

Late in Feb. we planted the palm on the garden lot where we'd cut down a Moringa oleifera that produced scant shade but dropped constant branches and other debris. I know I'll never see my Tahina trunk much less flower. That issue must be faced by whoever owns my property in 50 years.

Photos of Tahina spectabilis (?)

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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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cfkingfish Grand Master

cfkingfish

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Meg, it is in fact Tahina. The naturally irregular deep splitting in the leaflets is unique to Tahina. Maybe I can walk down the street and help you find a good spot in your yard! :)

Try and find a good alkaline area on the lot - they do much better there from my experience. 

Christian Faulkner

Venice, Florida - South Sarasota County.

www.faulknerspalms.com

 

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rozpalm

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Even if you never get to see it trunk, you will enjoy watching it turn into a monster. One of mine (and there are people with ones a lot bigger) has the newest leaf measuring a little over 10' across at its widest point.  Each leaf seems to be larger than the last. I can only imagine how massive this palm is going to become.

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Ron

Wellington, Florida

Zone 11 in my mind

Zone 10a 9a in reality

13miles West of the Atlantic in Palm Beach County

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Palmaceae Grand Master

Palmaceae

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Yep, sure is a Tahina, about the size of the one I have.

Lived in Cape Coral, Miami, Orlando and St. Petersburg Florida.

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bgl Grand Master

bgl

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Meg,

Yes, most definitely Tahina, as has already been confirmed. This is one palm that will really benefit from going in the ground ASAP. The sooner you plant it, the sooner you will see results (as opposed to if it stays in the pot for an extended time). Good luck - it should do very well for you. :)

Bo-Göran

Leilani Estates, 25 mls/40 km south of Hilo, Big Island of Hawai'i. Elevation 880 ft/270 m. Average rainfall 140 inches/3550 mm

 

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doranakandawatta Grand Master

doranakandawatta

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I found this palm sitting on the porch to my garden shed. 

I wish I find some palms sitting on my door step, some Lodoicea, some Tahina, some Wallaceodoxa...
Don't hesitate IPS friends, don't! :D
 

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Philippe

 

Jungle Paradise in Sri Lanka

 

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Hi Meg!

Wow!  I agree with Philippe, imagine coming home with fabulous palms left on your doorstep!!!

These grow really fast for me, Meg, and as long as they get enough water and full sun you should be fine.

All my best to you.

Peter

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Peter

hot and humid, short rainy season May through October, 14* latitude, 90* longitude

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doranakandawatta Grand Master

doranakandawatta

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1 hour ago, Peter Pacific said:

Hi Meg!

Wow!  I agree with Philippe, imagine coming home with fabulous palms left on your doorstep!!!

These grow really fast for me, Meg, and as long as they get enough water and full sun you should be fine.

All my best to you.

Peter

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That's a wonderful garden!
I don't remember I have seen many pictures on Palmtalk ! did I?

Looking forward to more soon. 
Thanks

Philippe

 

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Philippe

 

Jungle Paradise in Sri Lanka

 

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