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Johnny Palmseed replied to Linescreamer's topic in DISCUSSING PALM TREES WORLDWIDEThis is a standard example of the coconuts around here. Some lackluster growth after a complete freeze. Not enough growth in my opinion but it’s not mine. I think it’s about 20 years old and it also jettisoned all the coconuts it had. I had 3 juvenile Jamaican Talls and I removed them after the event.
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Navarro replied to Meltrex's topic in TROPICAL LOOKING PLANTS - Other Than PalmsY no puede ser los restos de hojas y catáfilos que se han caído ? He visto imágenes de algunas zamias en su hábitat con caudex desnudos -
TomJ replied to kylecawazafla's topic in DISCUSSING PALM TREES WORLDWIDESterling Callahan in Oceanside 760-473-3283. Hehas a lot of cool stuff. Palms, cycads, and other material.... some older and bigger. His prices are more than fair. Like mentioned above Joe in San Marcos. -
idontknowhatnametuse replied to Gitano Iwan's topic in DISCUSSING PALM TREES WORLDWIDEWater, water, water! -
jacksonauer posted a topic in Palms/Plants/Seeds WantedHello, I am looking to add some Taraw Palms to my collection. Looking for plants/seedlings (in Florida) or shipping nationwide. Thanks in advance! -
Dan64 replied to Meltrex's topic in TROPICAL LOOKING PLANTS - Other Than PalmsI get that but most of what you’re seeing should be under ground. It’s just had the under ground part exposed -
Gitano Iwan replied to Gitano Iwan's topic in DISCUSSING PALM TREES WORLDWIDEI know but I am still working on my garden, so every day water? -
Justin31703 replied to Justin31703's topic in DISCUSSING PALM TREES WORLDWIDEI looked in Paul Craft's "Palms of Cuba" book and he has a valuable section on the cultivation of these species. One thing that jumped out to me was that palms native to heavy ultramafic soils don't do well with a lot of calcium. This is what can cause them to stall and slowly decline. This could explain why they looked great for a while, but as the calcium leached from the limestone into the soil over a year or two it may have built up a lot. The soils they come from are also high in magnesium. My plan now is to transplant them into a soil blend that is pH neutral or more alkaline mix while slightly mimicking the nutritional content in their native soils. That seems to be the best mixture will be a combo of peat, coarse sand, perlite, and bark. I also read somewhere that lava rock is good because it allows for drainage and it is pH neutral. I will try to find a ratio that allows it to drain but also hold onto moisture. Next, I will place in a more shaded location away from direct sun. Looking at habitat pictures, it seems like young seedlings are shaded by lots of larger plants offering protection. Lastly, in case the issue is also stemming from a soil pathogen, I will use the fungicide to treat or prevent the issue if it is there and apply a low dose of PalmGain. Thank you for the response. How does this plan sound? -
Navarro replied to Meltrex's topic in TROPICAL LOOKING PLANTS - Other Than PalmsStandleyi tiene caudex subterráneo y foliolos más estrechos y esa parece arborescente
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CFPACS posted a topic in AFFILIATE NEWS AND MEETING DATES2026 Fall Meeting Date: Saturday, October 10th, 2026 Time: 10am – 2pm Location: A Private Garden in Orlando, FL ***** Send RSVP to cfpacs.membership@gmail.com to receive site address a few weeks before the meeting ***** Garden Description: The garden is situated in the old Orlando neighborhood of Rose Isle and within walking distance of Leu Gardens. The neighborhood has a unique character and shares a similar microclimate to Leu, being bordered by three lakes and blessed with the UHI of downtown Orlando, along with Live Oak canopy, with some trees easily being over 100 years old. We purchased our home in 2014 and the garden has continued to evolve since then. After a full renovation and addition to the house that finished in 2021, an almost complete reboot of the garden was needed. Other than a very large Weeping Podocarpus tree, an old Phoenix roebelenii and some podocarpus hedging, the garden is relatively new and entirely planted and designed by me. The front garden is bookended with Copernicia macroglossa and Copernicia fallaensis. Given the recent loss of a 60-year-old Laurel Oak tree and the resulting light requirements, the front garden has some elements of English country garden style, incorporating tropical plants and palms with sun loving flowering perennials and roses. The back garden is designed in the tropical style and includes three mature Archontophoenix cunninghamiana planted in 2017 and trunking Chambeyronia oliviformis. My interest in palms has really grown over the last five years, so most of the 30+ palm species are recent plantings that will provide additional canopy as the garden matures. The garden also features many flowering trees, including Senna Polyphylla, Dwarf Jacaranda, Cassia Javanica, Cassia Pallida, Hong Kong Orchid, Powderpuff, Crape Myrtle and Tibouchina. Please Bring: An auction plant A chair for comfort An umbrella just in case Bonus: Since the site is so close to Leu Gardens, a group of us may head there to check on the recovery of the various palms and cycads at the conclusion of the meeting.
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sonoranfans replied to Gitano Iwan's topic in DISCUSSING PALM TREES WORLDWIDEI don't grow these palms in containers, my archontophoenix sp are in the ground. But they love water and this palm looks very dry. Water it consistently is my best suggestion. -
Justin31703 replied to Justin31703's topic in DISCUSSING PALM TREES WORLDWIDEThere is a thin layer of limestone on top to make it more decorative, it does contain more organic soil underneath. But I agree, I think there is too much rock and sand in the overall mix. I am going to carefully look at the roots today to see if there is any obvious rot and will also stick them in a more part-shade location. Balcony can get very hot and dry, and wind probably does not help especially since they are 7 stories up. There is some shade in the late afternoon to evening, but not till 6-7pm this time of year.
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TonyDFW replied to DreaminAboutPalms's topic in COLD HARDY PALMSVariety of Dallas palms
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Dan64 replied to Meltrex's topic in TROPICAL LOOKING PLANTS - Other Than PalmsZamia huilensis in a private collection in the US would be almost unheard of. It looks like Zamia standleyi to me
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Butch replied to Butch's topic in OHANA NUI - OFF TOPIC SUB-FORUMThank you for the well thought out reply.. I respect your post, as it looks to some me like me, that you do a lot of research... Much better than me.. Butch -
Looking Glass replied to Daryl's topic in DISCUSSING PALM TREES WORLDWIDEWhat a great front areas this is. -
Looking Glass replied to Justin31703's topic in DISCUSSING PALM TREES WORLDWIDEYou can’t say for sure without sticking a finger in there daily, but man, those mixes look dry and sterile. How’s the sun on that balcony? It would be easy to dry and fry in this weather. In summer, I have some potted coccos out back, and water every 2-3 days, filling a tray of standing water under each of them. Most days they sit with some standing water in the trays. Of course, if it’s wet-rot, this will finish them off quick.
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VA Jeff replied to kylecawazafla's topic in DISCUSSING PALM TREES WORLDWIDESurprised nobody mentioned the obvious palms: jubaea and parajubaea torallyi. Some desert livistonas too. Many phoenixes to choose from. -
KPoff replied to DreaminAboutPalms's topic in COLD HARDY PALMSAt Dallas World Aquarium there used to be a big trunking clump of chamaerops there where they put the jubea? Maybe they got tired of them getting scorched many winters in a row. -
Gitano Iwan posted a topic in DISCUSSING PALM TREES WORLDWIDEHello my dear palm friends, Can someone please tell me why these leaves are starting to get brown? Is it because of the container that is to small? Even the new shoot has those coloration.
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Mainepalms replied to Mainepalms's topic in PALMS IN POTSWould you repot the tree to confirm if has root rot? -
Navarro replied to Meltrex's topic in TROPICAL LOOKING PLANTS - Other Than PalmsYo me decantaría por zamia , ceratozamia no tiene bordes dentados o eso creo , corregirme si me equivoco , mi suposición es zamia huilensis
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Mazat posted a topic in TROPICAL LOOKING PLANTS - Other Than PalmsSo, I'm back. Our Titania has grown so much. We are deeply grateful and thrilled. Plus, she has another baby 🤗 Now it is 4.1010498688 ft, or 125 cm
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happypalms replied to happypalms's topic in DISCUSSING PALM TREES WORLDWIDEIt’s around the full moon that’s the danger period for frost in my area.
