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My Areca catechu, where it is growing at 140 m above sea level in the Azores archipelago (Macaronesia), suspect zone 11B, but due to the lack of heat could as well be 9A/B. It gets sunscald easily, as per photos (taken 24 April 2026). Trunk: Discoloration, typically turning dark brown, charring, or developing cracks in the bark due to high-temperature exposure. Leaves: Scorched leaves or "leaf burn" occur if the plant is exposed to harsh, midday sun. My specimen is about 12-13 years old (purchased as a seedling from the Canary islands) and in a proper tropical environment it would already be several times taller, but in the Azores it is growing very slowly, but is not dying either. Like many other tropical species that are either susceptible to diseases or simply are unable to handle the wind the rain and the cool climate between 7C and 26C with extra-estival temperatures mostly 10C to 17C although this year or even the past couple years extra-estival temperatures do not even reach 17C while staying more like 11C to 14C most of the time.

The palm tree that I've been asked for a lot from abroad, especially in Latin America. I'm sharing just my five Juania australis palms. I hope to receive more seeds of this species and genus soon. From CONAF Chile, the park ranger tells me it's false that this palm dies. It's a myth. And if they have died, it's due to poor care, or even small palms exposed to terrible heat. And you already have your rare Juania australis.

I cut off the ends of fronds on a CIDP that crowds my porch and windows. The palm remains vigorous.

No, it's a succulent, as it says on the plaque. Common names are often misleading.

I'll receive seeds now. But you must come and pick them up. You know it's forbidden to sell seeds abroad. This palm tree is rare. It's a palm tree planted in a remote place. Imagine that, my friend. This palm tree doesn't even appear in the books. 🌴🌴🌴🦜🦜

Nice! That's more than I've seen in 3 months.

That's more than I've seen in 3 months

I'm not sure of the species, but fairly confident this is Licuala genus. I have two of these palms, about 15 feet away from each other. The one in the shade is thriving. The one that gets more sun is dying. I have tried everything that I can think of, more water, magnesium, gentle fert - the tree has only one leaf and has not put out another in the 16 months that I have been babysitting it. A friend who knows palms told me the only solution is to move the dying palm into deeper shade. (The location is unsuited for shade cloth). This is a non-starter for me. I'm 65, and fairly well exhausted just caring for this place. Digging up a palm in our "Santa Barbara Concrete" clay soil is simply beyond me. If nobody wants this tree, I will simply cut it down. But I hate to do that. So, if anyone has the desire and ability to come to Santa Barbara and dig up this tree to put it in a shady home, let me know. It's at least in an easy place to access, and surrounded only by sword ferns so you're not likely to damage any other plants. I'm including pics of both palms so you can see what they are supposed to look like (and maybe provide a species ID?)

Wow! Got 0.7”

Thanks. I moved to Pervolia near Larnaca since last year btw. Very interesting indeed! Regarding Davis station expansion, that means that more automated stations will be installed in this particular area? If so, that would be quite a thing to follow, especially in winter months. I stayed in Crete whole summer few years back and remembered this area made me wonder if Xerokampos so deserty because mountains facing sun directly or because of microclimate. Obviously, I know answer now.

I’ve got something along these lines. I need to look at the tag to see exactly what it is. I’ll be digging it and putting it a pot soon. It’s definitely carries robebelenii traits as it appears dwarfish. It’s been in the ground 7yrs and will likely fit in a 10gal pot. It gets moderate burn here in Ocean Springs Ms every winter.

I thought that Juania was on the cites appendices but apparently it's not, so you maybe right 👍.

They earned every penny of that $250! Good job , the palm should be fine . Harry

Is this really a Palm?

I would just cut it off at the base. Removing 1 frond off a Phoenix palm isn't going to hurt anything. aztropic Mesa, Arizona

Coincidentally, "po" is a Celtic word, as is the one who writes it. In the United Kingdom, there are Juania australis palms. They are very clever to already have large, mature palms. It's a shame they lack a female to produce seeds. A distinguished Irish gentleman contacted me. I suggested he try to obtain a female palm from Chile. If it went well, the United Kingdom will one day supply the world with Juania australis seeds.

I'm from England yeah. I don't really know Chilean Spanish. Solo sé que dicen po un poco como los mexicanos dicen wey. Maybe we'll get British Jaunia seeds one day if the botanical gardens collaborate, I doubt they'll be made public though. Estuve una vez a la frontera entre Bolivia y Chile, cerca de dos volcanes. No me acuerdo sus nombres.

Hey friend, are you from England? I see you know Chilean Spanish. Juania australis is even more of a forbidden palm. Even I had trouble getting them. I'll be receiving another batch of seeds from the island soon. I hope to put them to good use.

Que pena, but I understand why they are protected. Una bendición tenerlas en tu propio país. Atleast with jubaea plenty exist in other countries.

I don’t want to give the HOA any possible reason to complain. So I definitely want to trim that leaf, the question is where? At the base? Or the tip? I only am concerned with the health of the palm, not the aesthetics.

I paid the gardeners $250 to move it and they did a pretty good job.

It won't even notice, you might though, watch for the spikey leaflets they're like needles

It's a shame Chile is so strict about selling seeds. Otherwise, I would have already given them some Juania Australis seeds. Furthermore, since October 25th, all purchases entering the country will be subject to VAT. Before, the tax was paid, but now VAT will be added. Imagine, the CITES regulations for Jubaea chilensis now prohibit all sales of this palm. I'm only now exchanging seeds of Parajubaea and Jubaea with Marco Antonio, my friend from Bolivia. It's a shame that each palm kingdom, being more numerous than others, is difficult to acquire. Even more so since the Americas are full of palms, especially Latin America. Imagine Chile, a very cold country, and it has palm trees—palms on its islands and on the mainland. Even if they are unique, that's their kingdom. Cachai po que te dejare una. Hugo🌴🌴🌴🦜🦜