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The cause is usually Boron deficiency. It's difficult to find this element to purchase. But, if you get old fashioned "Borax Soap" in the can, it'll work. It's made with the main ingredient being boron. Water the tree well. Then apply the Borax soap, maybe a small handful. Scatter it around and rake it in. Then water for a few minutes. I've had the problem on two or three palms and they all corrected the leaning in a month or two. Sorry, but I didn't take photos. Phil Jungle Music Palm Nursery, Encinitas, CA `

Capada palm

I must admit the mex fan palm was the first palm that got me into palms. Being in LA they were everywhere, I remember watching sunsets and seeing them create the iconic skyline that people think of when they hear California. Over time though, much like the syagrus, I definitely don’t prefer them. The one palm that won my heart, and has still my admiration is the Canary date. The orange seed pods are still gorgeous.

I can never grow it in enough proper sun in Arizona due to the summer heat and other harsh factors. So it's never at its best for me even growing in strong light, but dappled shade.

This is my old F1 woodii x natalensis I got from Cynthia Giddy who made it in SA. My cycad log says 1985 acquired for $60. Cynthia was visiting Hermione Stover in California and brought with her hundreds of these bare rooted in bundles of 3, like cigars. All had been treated with her signature petroleum dip, so they largely failed. Mine I washed off and soaked and rinsed many, many times, but it still smelled of petroleum. Well, here's the plant today with 3+ feet of trunk growing 20 leaves. You'll notice the characteristic folded- hands leaflets among the lowest leaf bases -- a trait directly brought from pure woodii.

Couple more coming in. Encephalartos Green Arenarius is always a great grower for me. Encephalartos Princeps from another grower is the 2nd. -dale

I was talking to the owner of the nursery today, and she told me I need to trim all the yellow branches off; that the yellow is "stressing out" the tree. But this seems to run counter to everything I've read online. Attached are some updates photos I took this morning.

QUINTA DOS OURIQUES Order # 10-06829-80648 Ebay ID # 353411698620 and 353411698633. E. pulverulenta purchase was for 20 seeds, but received 11 little specks (seeds) instead of 20. Sellers usually even add a couple extra, but to receive half the seeds it's a bit unusual. My plans were to germinate at least 10-15 trees from them. Their listing says VERY VERY RARE (E. pulverulenta), but looking at RapePalmSeeds website they are even selling bags with 100,000 seeds, so not so rare as it seems. I wonder why were 11 (if those specks are all seeds) were sent instead of 20? Photos of the bags received with seeds attached.

Gostaria de comprar se ainda tiver me contatar, se não tiver me avisa quando colher a próxima safra

Hey guys was hoping someone could help ID this palm i think its a Copernicia hospita . let me know what you think. Thanks

Beautiful photos all! I enjoy seeing the mature specimens as I only know these as indoor plants. I’ve been growing two indoors over the past 12 years, with summers outdoors in northeast US. They are cumbersome indoors and don’t easily give way to household traffic and furniture, unlike the more flexible, and elegant forsteriana. I do like the pronounced arc of fronds, and given enough space they can be fully appreciated. Indoors, these would look nice in an art gallery or similar wide open space. Here are some photos of mine. They are too large for upstairs living spaces now and spend their winters under lights in the dungeon basement, sadly.

Eu também estou procurando sementes para comprar de copernicia fallaensis pode informar o contato?

Geckos in a majority of genus, yes, majority of their diet consists of insects. Day Geckoes ( Genus Phelsuma ) are different. While they too consume insects, a sizable portion of their diet consists of nectar, pollen and various soft fruit, ..like Bananas or Papaya. They'll even sneak a lick or two of a sweet Mai Tai if they're able to.

I love those little day geckos.

True Pupurea is the slowest of the Archie’s. I have 3 hybrids(either with Maxima or Alexandrae) and they grow just as fast as Maxima or Alexandrae. But as called out above th one I have that’s in mostly shade is much prettier than the two in full sun which are yellowish and less attractive visually.

I believe geckos are insectivores, not vegetarians. I see geckos lapping up ants and flies quite often. When I repot palms or mix my soil sometimes I see little green lizards watching from a distance. When they see something interesting they dart in and snatch it up. I've never seen a gecko chewing on seeds or leaves. If something is attacking your palms I'd look for bonafide pests such as mealybugs, mites or even rabbits or rats.

Well, my house is paid off and I don't plan on going anywhere. So, I will address the transplant issue as I dug up and repotted an Areca catechu Dwarf some years back. What not to do is backhoe your coconut out of the ground at the last minute as the moving truck is gearing up to go. You need to plan meticulously and allow lots of time for the process. See the following steps: 1. 3-4 months before the move, measure a square about 4' on each side with the trunk at the center. 2. Insert a shovel the length of one side and 3' or more deep into the ground. Do not remove dirt or attempt to raise palm. 3. Wait 3-4 weeks. 4. Repeat step 2 on another side of your square. Wait 3-4 weeks. 5. Repeat step 2 on the remaining two sides, waiting 3-4 weeks between sessions. 6. In the meantime prepare the planting hole at your new residence. You will need to plant your coconut ASAP when you get it there. Be sure you have all tools and supplies on hand. If you will need a contractor or heavy machinery arrange for that in advance. 7. When you are ready to move your palm, undercut beneath the square you laid out and lift palm and rootball out of the ground. Wrap rootball in damp burlap to prevent roots from drying out. I didn't have to do that because I was transplanting from ground into a pot, which I had ready and waiting. Someone on the forum probably has advice and suggestions I am unaware of. 8. Get the palm on a trailer or vehicle and send it on its way. Just don't celebrate your move while forgetting the palm lying forlornly in the yard. The point to all this rigamarole is to lessen the possibility of catastrophic damage the palm's roots. Your shovel cuts and damages the roots. The 3-4 week reprieve gives the palm time to start repairing those damaged roots before you return with that shovel. I don't know when you plan your move but time's already a wastin. Good luck

Honestly you’re always gonna have fronds with some yellow or brown unless you regularly trim your palm’s fronds off. I have a sylvestris and i’m just too scared to do that considering how lethal bronzing is a fatal possibility. I’ve learned to just accept that my palm will not look picture perfect, instead it will look naturally imperfect. Regular fertilizer, I say about every 3 months is what I do (i have been neglecting lately though) should keep your palm happy.

Nice palm tree, friend. Apply neem oil to the bud, right in the center where the new leaves emerge. 1 cup or a large bowl. Shalom!!!

Most commonly misunderstood aspect of planting out a yard of palms. Get those fast growers and have a bunch of poles and crowns so high up you really dont get a view anymore. In a smaller yard its worse as you as the observer must be closer and see less of a tall palm. Colors are dull underneath too, less reflected light that details the visual color of a glacous white or blue palm. Best views of my taller palms are from 50 yards now, off the property in many cases. Back reflected light is stronger in color, it is not as over absorbed so you get brighter color. I have a multi tiered garden, I wanted taller palms to help trap down heat and produce shade for the more sun sensitive one and the bottom tier for privacy. I have no interest in any more fast growing palms. The mid size and lower tiers are what Im looking at, that is where your eyes will rest most of the time. I have one chambeyronia macrocarpa that is getting taller(20') and I already dont get the ideal vantage point to see its best color. The color you see depends of where you the observer are and where are the sun and the palm. It now has more color for the observer standing off the property.

C. mossiae s/a `San Andres' An original division from Waldor last summer; first time blooming for me.

I’ve been building up my little jungle at home, and using indoor plant delivery made it way easier to pick things that actually suit my space. I liked that I could filter for pet-safe or easy-care plants and get clear care guides, which saved me from a few past mistakes. If you’re trying to add greenery without the guesswork, that option took a lot of pressure off.

I’ve been sprucing up my flat with a few new plants lately, and using indoor plant delivery made it stupidly easy. The freshness guarantee and quick shipping meant everything arrived looking happy, and the care guides kept me from accidentally murdering another fern. If you’re trying to fill a space without the faff of hunting around shops, it really takes the stress out of it.

People generally don't grow, what they don't know. With some promotion, more availability, and a few adventurous gardeners that don't want to grow the same 10 palm species as everyone else, sabals could easily become more common 'out west'. Foxtails and bismarcks are 2 palm examples, although admittedly faster growers, that have moved from obscure to common in just a 20 year period. (1995-2015) aztropic Mesa, Arizona