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Verschaffeltia splendida Seedlings - tiny, spiny Darlings

PalmatierMeg

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I have 10 Verschaffeltia splendida seedlings germinating. These little guys are born with attitude and slew of spines - this species does not kid around. I bought the seeds from a seller in Thailand. He claims they came from his "dwarf" mother palm in his yard. That intrigued me and the price included shipping so I gave them a go. They were very fresh and I got 100% germination. My husband will conniption fit when he sees them in their spiny glory so I will have to sell most of them when they are bigger. But I'm prepared to pull on the leather gloves when I face off with them. They are fast growers too. I took the following photos today.

Verschaffeltia splendida seedlings

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Meg

Palms of Victory I shall wear

Cape Coral (It's Just Paradise)
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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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hahah, I bought the same seeds from the same seller :) 3 of 10 germinated so far

How long did it take for yours to germinate?

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26 minutes ago, beliz1985 said:

hahah, I bought the same seeds from the same seller :) 3 of 10 germinated so far

How long did it take for yours to germinate?

I think the first one came up about a month ago.

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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These palms are so worth it! Eventually, when they grow up to adulthood, the spines are no longer within human reach. Beautiful leaves and form. Try to convince the husband. You may have to promise to take care of them all by yourself. Easier than Pigafetta if hat helps. :)

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Between the beach and the bays, Point Loma, San Diego, California USA
and on a 300 year-old lava flow, Pahoa, Hawaii, 1/4 mile from the 2018 flow
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13 hours ago, Kim said:

These palms are so worth it! Eventually, when they grow up to adulthood, the spines are no longer within human reach. Beautiful leaves and form. Try to convince the husband. You may have to promise to take care of them all by yourself. Easier than Pigafetta if hat helps. :)

Palm care is totally my responsibility. He likes the Livistonas but hates these kind of spines. My biggest hurdle may be getting them through the winter. I've read they are quite cold sensitive. But, hey, I will have tried.

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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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