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Best of last night's very moody, end of Summer Lunar Eclipse, the last total / near - total Lunar Eclipse we'll see in the U.S. until ..June 25 - 26th, 2029 ( Will progressing thru totality as the moon rises here in AZ )

Yep, I think that's settled...ID not my strength, but I blame @tropicbreeze for misleading the court your honour! Central Aus is basically one long dry season, with infrequent summer storms. Alice Springs has around 285mm average rainfall, so the L mariae at Palm Valley seem to only survive by tapping ground water along the Finke River drainage channels.

My Brahea decumbens is more than 10 years old. Originally from Phil/JM. Red pruning shears added for scale. I suspect it would be more blue if it got more sun. ☀️

I seem to have a pretty good crop of them this year on my silver saw palms. The fruit tastes absolutely horrible in case anyone was wondering...😄 aztropic Mesa, Arizona

Thank you. I was surprised to see it in Lakewood Ranch. I thought they were strictly 10b. It's literally 35' tall.

Yes, Carpentaria

Can someone tell what this is? It looks like a Carpenteria but not 100%.

San Diego and Sacramento are different climates. San Diego has a very temperate climate. It usually does not get above 80. Sacramento is much hotter. Its possible that the fronds are scorching from the sun. I'm currently acclimating my kings to the sun by placing them in full morning and noon sun. From what I have heard once they get acclimated the new fronds will not scorch as easily, at least that's what I have heard.

Thanks for the info. I never knew there was value in these seeds beyond palmtalk members. Lol

People without pets don't get it. They're family.

Friday update: Lala = finally out of the picture after a long stroll into the N. Pacific Iselle = also off the board, but spreading copious moisture and a few showers at times into CA atm. ...What was a brief appearance by Julio = absorbed by Iselle. Next two storms on the board currently... Area southwest of Hawaii atm will likely stay there / not threaten the islands. While Lowell will likely stay a fish storm as it heads west or west northwest -ward, Likely we'll start hearing talk about Karina over the weekend.. Heck, lol, already saw something mentioned about it this morning. Essentially, with the way the WX pattern appears to set up over the west coast starting over the weekend, there are growing hints it may trigger the start to " Transition Season " ...That time of year when ...if all the chess pieces align on the board correctly, the CA ..and / or AZ... " Tropical Threats " door opens. ....And yes, ..ohh yes, lol... the WX models are all over it, ...and spinning out some pretty interesting scenarios at times. That said, as usual, potential outcomes ..currently at least... range from Karina ..and / or what systems may follow after it, sending deep surges of moisture into both CA and AZ over the coming days, most of the moisture staying - somewhere over CA ..or squarely over AZ... ..or most of the moisture staying out over the Pacific ..Not really doing much for either CA or AZ.. ...To the potential of an intact, legit tropical system slamming into So. Cal., ...or a remnant disturbance making it all the way to just west of the Bay Area. Will that happen? ...Good luck trying to figure that out atm.. A definite uptick in storms / increase in overall moisture is on track for AZ this weekend into ..at least.. the early part of next week.. Trough of low pressure hanging around over / near the west next week = Showers / storms may spread west into portions of CA at times. Other than that? ..for now at least, don't get caught up in any news related " Tropical Storm on the way, to L.A. " headlines that might pop up.. Keep your eyes on the WX models and look for solid trends, ..not flashy dashy, singular model run outcomes ..AKA: " Fantasy Storms " One thing appears pretty certain atm, with the effects of this El Nino starting to kick in, E. Pac. ( ..and beyond in the basin ) will be getting pretty active as we get into September, which means the dice are loaded for a snake eyes kind of roll.

Here’s my Brahea super silver and my son with a less than thrilled look on his face. Still no inflorescence or even an attempt.

Just plug in " Saw Palmetto supplements" into a search ..... Also they are a major component in the diet of Black Bears , fattening up for the Winter ..

Seeds have a long history use in legal / black market " Saw Palmetto " Herbal supplements.. Here's another recent " Saw Palmetto thief " story: https://www.fox13news.com/news/polk-county-sheriffs-deputies-crack-down-berry-bandits-during-palmetto-harvesting-season

I saw your video on Gary Gragg's YouTube channel. Congrats on the new palms! In my opinion, it will be a little rough for the end of this year and hopefully winter will be kind, but going into Spring, the roots will have had a shot to get more established. Once they've been in the ground for 3 years, they will look awesome!

What is the backstory though? Are they just reselling to palm growers?

I am looking for these palm species for my garden, mail order or pick up in Orlando or West Palm Beach area; Butia purpurescens Butia yatay Calamus erectus Caryota monostachya Chamaedorea elatior Hyphaene petersiana Livistona jenkinsiana Reinhardtia gracilis Rhapis subtilis Syagrus pseudococos Syagrus stenopetala Trachycarpus latisectus Trachycarpus martianus Trachycarpus princeps Wallichia caryotoides

Areas outside the conservatories were impressive 20 years back.

Yup, they're pretty amazing with some wood on them. They're an investment, so you have to stay at property a few decades to get there.

I would retitle this, "Serenoa Seed Thieves" I think everyone in Florida and landscaping folks from SC to LA are aware of the restriction.

Yep. In Florida, it is illegal to harvest saw palmetto seeds without a permit and the signed landowners permission in your possession. aztropic Mesa, Arizona

Looking online, I noted there aren't a lot of great pictures of this Chamaedorea species. Care to share? Thank you!

Hello All, I am looking for ficus religiosa . I have not been able to find it in my area. The closest nursery that I have been able to find is Homestead and that is about 4 1/2 hours from me. ficus religiosa 7-10 feet tall If anyone has a tip on where I can get one asap near tampa bay I would really appreciate it. Thank you!

Brahea armata