DISCUSSING PALM TREES WORLDWIDE

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   Seedling care advice needed

   June 7, 2010 by GTClover

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   Hi All, I need some seedling help. I have one tiny Chamaedorea elegans seedling with ~ 1/5 in (1 cm) green leaf (eophyll) and about the same length radicle. It's still in the warm spot it germinated in which has 2 4ft grow lights which I figured generates ~5k ft candles and is 85F day 75F nights. I put it in a ~ 3X5" pot with ~50% perlite 50% Promix. What I need to know is how much light and warmth will it need and when can it be moved into the general house environment. Going into summer we'll have average lows 65 to 75F and highs 75- 95F I have to admit that of the 53 seeds I bought around Christmas time (09) I have had only one successful germination so far. I've l…

   

   Last reply by RyManUtah, June 10, 2010
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   Butiagrus Experts

   June 8, 2010 by Tampa Scott

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   I always sow seed from my Butiagrus in a garden bed just in case. Here is a 2 yr old plant from a sowing of the seed. Looks like a Hybrid to me, what are your thoughts.

   

   Last reply by Tampa Scott, June 9, 2010
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   I (my Bismarck) needs you help!!!

   May 13, 2010 by buccaneers37

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   My 5' tall Bismarck had a few of its fronds fried this winter. I went out today to trim it up & I noticed the last shoot it put out had partially opened and it was “limp”, like it has no structure. One spear that looked mostly dead pulled right out and had what looked like cream cheese on the bottom 2-3” of it. It has another 5-6” long spear that looks healthy & seems tight in the crown. I went out and bought some copper fungicide (Kop-R-Spray) since I have heard people say this is what you use for fungus. I know you put this in the crown, but I have never used it before. Do I use it full strength or dilute it with water? How often do I apply? Is there anything el…

   

   Last reply by Alicehunter2000, June 9, 2010
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   Royal Crown

   June 7, 2010 by palmislandRandy

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   After a brief summer wind/rainstorm today, my Royal lost 3 spent fronds leaving this unusally colored crownshaft. Kinda looks like flames. Musta dropped a hundred pounds or so of fronds. These babys are heavy & can do some serious damage (last year, my neighbors corvette convertble top!) Randy

   

   Last reply by GTClover, June 9, 2010
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   Eight CIDPs across the front of a 60ft lot? No problem...

   June 8, 2010 by fastfeat

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   Some skillful pruning (albeit lacking pineapples) required to keep these this close together...

   

   Last reply by The Germinator, June 9, 2010

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   Copernicia Ekmanii

   July 6, 2009 by Dave H

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   Hey all, Anyone know of Copernicia Ekmanii available in So. Cal.. Thanks Dave

   

   Last reply by BS Man about Palms, June 9, 2010

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   ID please...

   June 6, 2010 by RyManUtah

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   i found these guys at a church in arizona... they have characteristics of sabal and washingtonia to me...

   

   Last reply by RyManUtah, June 9, 2010
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   I-Drive Coconut and Royal palms in Orlando still thriving 1 2

   October 14, 2009 by Eric in Orlando

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   Last week I got updated photos on the big plantings of mature coconut and royal palms along International Drive in Orlando near Sea World They appear to have suffered little or no damage after last winters cold. The hotel was formerly the Sheraton but is now Doubletree. They did a major relandscaping and planted some more royals at the south entrance to the property. The other royals and coconuts have been growing there around 10 years. here are the newly planted royals that have been added. That is Bambusa vulgaris 'Vittata' planted behind it. In fact they lined the entire property with a screen of this. This is a big timber bamboo that can grow 60ft and has golden ca…

   

   Last reply by Trópico, June 8, 2010
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    Specialty palm nurseries...

    June 6, 2010 by palmsOrl

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    Hey Everybody, It's been awhile since I've posted, but I am on vacation in Weston for the week and was wondering if anybody could recommend any retail specialty palm nurseries that are open to the public year-round? I was looking for the kind of place (Like Searle Bros.) where you could find uncommon to rare palms, especially in smaller sizes. Can't wait for your responses -Michael

    

    Last reply by cvb7873, June 8, 2010
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    Incredible Growth One Year

    June 5, 2010 by Got Palms

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    Here is an example of some incredible growth for one years time from one of six gigas in the ground! feel free to post your before and after pics! Sergio.

    

    Last reply by Kumar, June 8, 2010
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    Nypa palms

    June 5, 2010 by edbrown_III

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    I visited my wifes home a few days ago and shot some pictures at a Triboa bay park Heres a few Nypa palms that really grabbed me --- very big and robust in the hot asian tropics

    

    Last reply by RyManUtah, June 8, 2010

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    Palm trees in Feb 2010 and 4 months later in June 2010

    June 6, 2010 by TonyDFW

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    Last reply by RyManUtah, June 8, 2010
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    Hypheane Petersiana

    June 5, 2010 by Dave H

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    Hypheane Petersiana pollen coming in the next weeks. If you are interested in some PM me...

    

    Last reply by Dave H, June 8, 2010

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    Mulch for my palms! 1 2

    November 22, 2009 by BS Man about Palms

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    Several people have asked me "Whats the deal on that El Corazon Mulch, is it any good?" I know a lot of people that use it, it is supposed to be "cooked" via sitting and decomposing, but what do I know? Well, I do know that the Green Waste recycling center, El Corazon (because its in the heart/middle of Oceanside) has $2 a truckload deals on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays. As Kris might say, "Lets go for a load". Driving up, you will spot this.. And friendly Anita will check that you live in Oceanside via a Cal Drivers liscense and take your $2. Its open from 9am to 12.

    

    Last reply by MattyB, June 7, 2010

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    Palms at Woodgate and nearby places

    June 5, 2010 by Walter John

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    Hello again from your recent Woodgate reporter. No, I haven't died, bad luck , I was there last week for 5 days and precisely 5 years ago I posted a thread on this town's palms, and funnily enough it is exactly 5 years on from 5 years ago. Woodgate Beach is located 350 km north of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia (approx 4 hour drive) and is easily accessible by car via the Bruce Highway. The drive from Brisbane is easy and direct. It is 36km (25 minutes) from Childers on the Bruce Highway and 54km (40 minutes)from Bundaberg, a major central regional city, and home to the famous Bundy rum. Having said that, let's go to the video, most of these palm pics are from ho…

    

    Last reply by Walter John, June 7, 2010
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    Acoelorraphe wrightii

    May 27, 2010 by gyuseppe

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    I have small Acoelorraphe wrightii of 2 years, now begins to get hot, they need full sun ? or partial shade better ?

    

    Last reply by gyuseppe, June 7, 2010
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    Bully for Borassus

    June 6, 2010 by Kumar

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    Here are photos I took of some palms near my home early this morning, (I have deliberately not included coconut) - 1. Borassus flabellifer - extremely adaptable and a common sight. The one on the left is full of mature fruit, notorious for dropping without warning. 2. Bully for Borassus - occassionally a very robust, thicker trunked and large crowned sub-species comes up, these are usually slower growing and not self-cleaning. (This one has had its stem cleaned manually). Any suggestions ? Close up of the leaf bases 3. P. sylvestris - these are the greenish variety, and can take root in any nook or cranny, sometimes more so than many Fic…

    

    Last reply by Kris, June 7, 2010

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    Los Angeles palms

    June 6, 2010 by royal-cocoapalm

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    Ive never been to california yet but from what i see on tv, in pictures and hear from people their palms are extremely tall and skinny that line their main roads. What types of palms are those and how many stories high would everybody guess most of them are? Also how do they get that tall and skinny, im guessing the soil and fertilization as well as the weather but doesnt cali get lightning and strong winds sometimes like florida?

    

    Last reply by royal-cocoapalm, June 7, 2010
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    Phoenix Sylvestris

    May 27, 2010 by wxman

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    Anyone that has experience with Phoenix Sylvestris, I am wondering how fast they typically grow fronds given a typical environment of 80 to 85 during the day and 60 to 65 at night with ample water? Thanks all!

    

    Last reply by Explorer, June 7, 2010

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    worried about my windmills / needles

    May 27, 2010 by RyManUtah

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    i'm worried about my palms this summer. i was told they don't like heat and may be toast when temps reach 112F in july. the needles are in FULL shade and the windmills in part shade. i've just planted these this march, so they are the newest additions. my med.fan palms and washingtonia love the heat, but i'm worried about these. was i missinformed or should i be worried? thanks!

    

    Last reply by Xerarch, June 7, 2010
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    palm to ID

    January 12, 2007 by fiji jim

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    this palm is 6-7 yrs old and until recently was grown in the shade. could it be Attalea dubia ?

    

    Last reply by hanapalms, June 7, 2010
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    What kind of Palm?

    June 4, 2010 by Vincentoz

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    Hello all, I have this palm here and i dont know what kind off palm it is. I hope someone knows what kind it is, and maybe the common name of it. Here are 3 pictures of 1 smal one and 1 bigger one: I thought maybe a Corypha sp. but im just guessing. Grtz, Vincent

    

    Last reply by Ken Johnson, June 6, 2010
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    Butia Questions

    June 6, 2010 by Kailua_Krish

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    Hi everyone, I have been curious about some Butia things so I thought I'd post my questions/observations -Most Butia around here have yellow flowers, occasionally I have seen ones with purple/burgandy flowers, what does this mean? -Some small Butia have emrald leaf bases while others appear darker, is this just normal variation? Post other Butia questions you may have or things you have noticed and maybe the experts can help us know whats going on -Krishna

    

    Last reply by Nigel, June 6, 2010
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    Dypsis Decaryi Sun Exposure question

    June 4, 2010 by OverGrown

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    I want to plant two triangle palms to flank/frame my house. The issue I have is that they will be approx 80% shaded in the hot afternoon sun. Can I still expect normal growth? coloration? How will this effect its growth? Thanks in advance.

    

    Last reply by Peter Pacific, June 6, 2010
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    Kidding Phoenix ?

    May 10, 2010 by simona

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    Hello dears, It's not Fools' Day and I've never witnessed anything like it: a 7 Months old seedling of a Date Palm seems to be flowering. Here you have some pictures: http://www.imagebanana.com/img/mrdxn43u/DSC00858.JPG http://www.imagebanana.com/img/vh0q78/DSC00859.JPG http://www.imagebanana.com/img/nb9wdtd/DSC00860.JPG Please share your opinion.

    

    Last reply by Kris, June 6, 2010

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