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  2. happypalms

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    happypalms replied to JohnAndSancho's topic in TROPICAL LOOKING PLANTS - Other Than Palms

    Another way to get them out is tell sancho theres a rat down there, he will dig em out in a rat incurred frenzy !
  3. bubba
    Tim, it is not cold damage as I noticed this coloration 18 months ago. I do not believe dryness plays into this equation. We get plenty of rain here. I will try to get an answer from the head of the botanical garden.
  4. Silas_Sancona

    March Madness Weather, 2026: ...The GREAT Western Meltdown..

    Silas_Sancona replied to Silas_Sancona's topic in WEATHER / CLIMATE

    Looks like temps are hanging somewhere between in the 70s/ lower 80s right at the coast / west of the 5. Much hotter inland.. Escondido and inland S.D. atm / 1:41PM? Wow..
  5. bubba
    RuskinPalms, That is looking bodacious! Would love to see some more from Florida and other places.
  6. OriolesRock100

    Butia Odorata Seedling Spear Pull

    OriolesRock100 replied to OriolesRock100's topic in COLD HARDY PALMS

    Understood, thanks for the advice. So would best protocol be to move it outside every sunny day above 50°F then move it inside under a grow light if it storms/rains or if we get cooler temps? Or is it better to leave it inside under grow light the whole time so the conditions are more consistent? We probably won’t consistently have highs above 70° for another month or so
  7. Hillizard
    Finally seeing some early signs of spring blooms on my Handroanthus (aka Tabebuia), both the dark pink heptaphyllus and the lighter pink impetiginosus.) Even my previously shy blooming Bauhinia x blakeana now has clusters of buds on many of its branch tips. Despite what the winter was like on East Coast of the U.S., here in the West we experienced "relatively" mild temps. It's so dry I've had to start handwatering again! Palms in the top image are Parajubaea (l) and Jubaea (R).
  8. ruskinPalms
    This freeze event disfigured my yard for sure but the recovery (physical labor) has been easier than cleaning up from any of the more notable recent hurricanes.
  9. ruskinPalms
    Sorry for all the carnage… your yard has always been the canary in the mine for what I think I could grow long term. I know all our yards’ times are coming in central Florida one way or another; be it freeze and/or hurricane damage.
  10. SouthernCATropicals

    March Madness Weather, 2026: ...The GREAT Western Meltdown..

    SouthernCATropicals replied to Silas_Sancona's topic in WEATHER / CLIMATE

    Yesterday was 92f at my place in SD and I can’t even bring myself to see what it is today bc it’s too much to even step outside ahah it feels much worse than yesterday☠️
  11. tim_brissy_13

    Variegated Sabal or Sabal Lisa?

    tim_brissy_13 replied to bubba's topic in DISCUSSING PALM TREES WORLDWIDE

    I don’t really know what you mean. Would you propose they cut it out? To me it looks like it’s either been cold damaged or possibly too dry rather than any disease which may spread, but I wouldn’t be killing a Borrasodendron for any reason anyway. It’s worthy of helping to fight for recovery.
  12. Las Palmas Norte

    Butia Odorata Seedling Spear Pull

    Las Palmas Norte replied to OriolesRock100's topic in COLD HARDY PALMS

    Conditions suitable for growing rather that sitting idle are your (it's) best option. Best of luck.
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  14. TropicsEnjoyer
    I’m guessing you didn’t bother protecting yours. For me it’s my precious palm I covered it all winter and now it looks like nothing ever happened. When it gets bigger it will be a bit more challenging though. At least it suckers so it never really dies.
  15. ruskinPalms
    I’ll just add that Sweet Bay Nursery here in Parrish has a lot of these native species if you’re serious about trying them. I’d post a link to their website but I’m not sure that is allowed here. I have no financial ties to them, just nice folks with a lot of native Florida species.
  16. PhoenixFXG
    Just planted - 4/3/2024 ~1 year - 3/18/2025 8 AM ~2 years - 3/20/2026 8 AM
  17. Jim in Los Altos
    Great photos! Thanks for posting.
  18. ruskinPalms
    It ain’t dead 🤷‍♂️😂. It lost its leaves during the cold this year but apparently lived. Had a lot, lot more fruit on it but they ripened up quick after cold and the local squirrels just love these. It’s kinda high up these days for me to want to get on a ladder to get them down. It seems to be seedless for the record and the fruit is actually really good on this one.
  19. Silas_Sancona

    March Madness Weather, 2026: ...The GREAT Western Meltdown..

    Silas_Sancona replied to Silas_Sancona's topic in WEATHER / CLIMATE

    🤔..Speaking of which, I wonder how Collector Palms is doing since escaping hell.. Imagine he probably celebrated this winter ...rather than cursing it, ...again🤣 Daniel Swain live on YT now...
  20. bubba
  21. bubba
    The next time I am at Mounts, I will check to see the story on this palm. It was not labeled, but definitely appears to be a small Borassodendron. I saw this palm and noticed its color for the first time approximately 18 months ago. It is hard to believe that Mounts is growing a sick plant intentionally!
  22. Hu Palmeras
    🤭🤭🌴🌴💪💪🦜🦜🦜
  23. ryjohn
    They get huge and do trunk here down south. Growth that takes decades in the wild shady forest can be achieved in years in gardens with full sun, irrigation, and no root competition. And males often tend to put all energy into one trunk. Still I would not skin their trunk—it’s just not right
  24. OriolesRock100

    Butia Odorata Seedling Spear Pull

    OriolesRock100 replied to OriolesRock100's topic in COLD HARDY PALMS

    That's a relief to hear it at least isn't a guaranteed death. I will keep it inside in my indoor greenhouse with lights until we get consistently warm outside so it stays dry and at least somewhat warm. Thanks for the quick reply!
  25. Scott W
    Lol I already am a palm hybridizer, it's why I want the pollen. I have one of the only known live Jubaea growing in ground here in NE Florida, but as most know, historically they do not live or survive to maturity here. Hence the need for pollen, as the hybrids do. If you are willing to send some pollen we can talk more in private about the process. Thanks for the consideration.
  26. kinzyjr
    Friends don't let friends work jobs that interfere with meetings LOL. We do hope to see you at a few events. If you're not working May 2nd and can make it to SJBGNP, that should be an epic sale. Less than 24 hours now... see you there
  27. Fusca
    Thanks Tracy. I found out that it's supposedly Cycas taitungensis - I'll snap another pic this afternoon.
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