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Tonight when I was walking by just as the sun was about to set, I noticed how attractive it is for both our native humming birds and hooded orioles. Both varieties of birds were flitting from flower to flower as we approached these bromeliads. That is an added bonus to growing them, feeding the native birds.

How did this do this year?

I guess at least the longest day of the year is in the rear-view mirror and the days will get shorter now. 🤷‍♂️

My two largest coconuts are recovering, but not fully out of the woods. All of my healthy Chrysalidocarpus. Some stuff was alive and sulking and I didn't want to waste a single rain shower since we don't get rain everyday anymore, so I dug it out and replaced the bulk of the other tropicals with Brahea, Livistona, and other stuff that is a lot more cold-tolerant. There are some photos of the coconuts on page 9 of the 2026_02 - Florida Palmageddon thread, along with several other species over time as I get around to the various gardens in town. Don't want to hijack this thread. The topic is interesting and intriguing.

Nice, your palm grew so fast!

Did any of your coconuts or any other zone 10a palms survive?

…..almost yearly problem in my garden when things fill in. I feel like I’ve removed what others would consider grail plants just to thin the heard. Tough decisions. I think the hard work is done for that plant. It looks happy now and appears like it will gain momentum in the coming years. -dale

As you know, cycads leaflets and leaves can change as they mature. Hopefully the smaller of the two develops a little more character like the one in full sun over time. Patience is the mark of a cycad grower. N'est pas? Nicht wahr?

Dale, I planted that as a 2 leafer in 2018, so that represents 8 years in the ground by the end of summer. Not a speedy cycad, but I also could have given it more sun. Unfortunately my planting area for cycads was pretty limited by that point. I did manage to squeeze it in and perhaps will have to remove another nearby cycad to give it room someday. There are worse problems than trying to triage which of one's cycads will stay and which will go.

In 5yrs…..that’ll really be something!! 👍🏻 -dale

1.5 inches in june and watering restrictions are still in place. Premature yellowing, tip burn are evident in all moisture lovers. I am hiding my containers in shade, all of them. I am glad that I planted 65 palms(on 0.3 AC) including a number of clusters and multiples. Seems like the more exposed they are, the more burn they have. I still don't have the full canopy back after Milton and that means many palms are more exposed than they would be. Even one watering a week by irrigation makes a difference. If I didnt have auto irrigation even just once a week, a bunch of stuff would be dead now. One more time I am glad I didnt get a bigger yard, it forced me to plant things closer together and that has them protecting each other from the heating and drying sun. I'm sure the cactii here are loving it.

I got some seeds sold as Encephalartos turneri about 12 years ago. One is flushing right now that is planted in deep shade. It’s still fairly small and has only been in the ground for about a year. These two photos were taken about a week apart. I have another one that’s bigger, it’s in full sun and has a more interesting leaf form. It’s not flushing at the moment but here are two photos of the plant. I’ll also upload photos next time it flushes, which should be soon.

There are several. Probably the oldest one is in front of Flagler Tavern. I saw it about a month ago, and it was in better shape than the South Daytona photo I shared. There is also a Veitchia sp planted next to it that had a fair amount of green

Here, it’s rained three times in June this month. About 1/3rd of an inch each time. We’re about 6 inches short of normal for June so far. Hot, clear sunny skies. Irrigation keeping things alive, but not overjoyed. 90s during the day and 80s at night. Some of the fancier potted palms yellowing from the invariable 24 hour heat and humidity. We are in need of some tropical storms.

Responded to message $100 bucks local pick up thx

Min of 18.3c/65f slightly cooler than the night before with the easterly breeze coming in off the north sea with a high of 30.5c/87f with 17.5c dewpoint so a bit sticky. MUCH hotter tomorrow with potentially two days of 40c on Wednesday and Thursday. Clouded over here with potential for some light rain later this evening. I can hear thunderstorms in the far distance. Western England/southern wales has potential for tornados tonight. A moderate risk in place.

Progress with the little wooly cycad. Yes, this is my favorite right now as it flushes and often when it isn't.

I don't recall the species of this bromeliad but it isn't growing in my yard so don't feel compelled to know. It is attractive. I recall these being planted at least a dozen years ago, as I often pass this home while walking my dogs.

I was looking for so long, i am very happy. I hope that is the real thing?

That looks like about two years growth down here by the coast.

Many years ago I got seeds of this hardy north anerican palm and it thrives well in my subtropical climate with cold winters and humidity year round and with fresh/warm summers because of the aktitude : 1030 m (= 3379 feet)

After a few years of only receiving small amounts of Pelago mesocarpa seeds, (and sprouting them to sell as seedlings), I’m happy to have received a large amount of fresh seeds this morning. $6 each (minimum 5 seeds). Plus shipping. Beachpalms@cfl.rr.comZelle or PayPal(only if No Fees on my end), Checks or Cash.

Removing stalk might help. Make sure to fertilize when temps are in 80's

What are those scratches on the crownshaft?

They are very nice. Pretty fast growth , even for Hawaii. It would appear that they like that location . Harry