DISCUSSING PALM TREES WORLDWIDE

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   French Drains

   June 30, 2007 by palmsrgreat

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   Living in the South can bring hot, humid weather with lots of rain. When my wife and I moved into this house just over a year ago I realized if I was going to create a great environment for palms I would first need proper drainage. This week was the beginning of that project. Delayed at times due to an extreme amount of rain, the following are some photos of the install... Trenches were dug 12" deep, 12" wide...

   

   Last reply by palmsrgreat, July 2, 2007
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   Dypsis robusta

   June 30, 2007 by Central Floridave

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   I did a forum and google search and don't see much info on this one. Other than the very large looking palm that has Jeff Floribunda with it, there isn't much info on Dypsis robusta. Anyone have any info that can share? I'm particularly looking for growth rate and drought/freeze tolerance. It kinda looks like a triangle palm hybrid on the photo, but...don't know???

   

   Last reply by Central Floridave, July 1, 2007
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   Just a pretty pic.

   June 30, 2007 by Dypsisdean

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   From the Big Island.

   

   Last reply by Kris, July 1, 2007
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   Dypsis carlsmithii in California

   June 29, 2007 by DoomsDave

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   Howdyall: Jeff's pics of his specimen in Florida gave me a jones to get one to grow here. All of the ones I've tried have died. (LONG before the big freeze . . . .) Anyone have better luck? Do they hate clay soil? Any thoughts? PICTURES ???? Swooning sofa at the ready . . . dave

   

   Last reply by BS Man about Palms, July 1, 2007
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   Cycas sprout

   July 1, 2007 by Gbarce

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   Just wanted to share this. they were selling Cycas Siamensis seed sprouts and i couldnt resist getting one. I have never seen cycad seeds in action before.

   

   Last reply by Kris, July 1, 2007
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   Hedyscepe in hot/humid climates 1 2

   March 20, 2007 by SubTropicRay

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   Can Hedyscepe be grown successfully in a hot/humid climate? I have grown a Howea in deep shade for years but this palm is a coastal palm on Lord Howe. Hedyscepe is a mountain dwelling palm and may be more difficult. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance, Ray

   

   Last reply by STEVE IN SO CAL, July 1, 2007
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   Palm comapnion plants 3

   July 1, 2007 by Gbarce

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   Inspred by the new post on palm landscapes this post is on the "Full sun" part of our house where I plan to feature palms. It pretty pathetic now. I tool out most of teh old plants (small heliconias, tropical bulbs and lillied etc...) and just left the plams that were there. My basic idea is to cover the area with grasses and low growing stuff so that when the palms grow, one can have an unobstructed view of the palm tree. basically a place where you can feature your speciman plants. I am new to palms and most of the palms I like are just new introductions to our country so its either there are no large specimens available or I simply cant afford a larger plant…

   

   Last reply by Gbarce, July 1, 2007
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   Hyophorbe hybrid or not

   June 30, 2007 by Walter John

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   I planted two Hyophorbe spindle x bottle palms about 4 year ago, growing well but both look like spindles. There is a difference though in the colour of the rachis. One is golden yellow and the other is lime green. What have I got do you think. Plant one, yellow rachis:

   

   Last reply by Walter John, July 1, 2007
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    landscape photos

    July 1, 2007 by xerophyte_nyc

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    I posted this on another board last year, I think you will enjoy it Click here for the pictures I can probably muster up more images if anyone wants

    

    Last reply by xerophyte_nyc, July 1, 2007
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    Euterpe Olerecea X Euterpe Edulis

    June 30, 2007 by ellidro

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    I just received some Euterpe Olerecea X Euterpe Edulis seeds from RPS and 10 of the 16 seeds arrived already germinated. I'm curious if anyone has info or pics of this palm. Could turn out to be something interesting. Nick

    

    Last reply by Alberto, July 1, 2007
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    Madagascar High Plateaux

    June 29, 2007 by Nigel

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    Now that we are all considering palms from Madagascar, does anybody really know how cold it gets up on the high plateau? RPS says it freezes in winter but can anybody confirm this ?

    

    Last reply by Alberto, July 1, 2007
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    What is growing on my Watermellon Flamethrower?

    March 30, 2007 by www.dadluvsu.com

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    What is growing on my seedling??!??! It's starting to eat through the leaf! Anyone know what the infection is called? Even better, what do I treat it with... I sprayed Clorothalonil on it a couple times over the past couple weeks and it has no effect? HELP!

    

    Last reply by www.dadluvsu.com, July 1, 2007
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    Acid giberelic  (GA3) for germinate seeds

    June 29, 2007 by CarloSpain

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    I have heard that have obtained good percentage of germination of the dificult palm seeds germination, applying it during the soaking. Somebody can tell me if it has used it and its experiences. Thanks Jose Carlos

    

    Last reply by eastern.nurseries, July 1, 2007
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    Palm Height

    June 27, 2007 by FossilNypa

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    Hi, If you were at a web form trying to select the mature height for any palm that could exist, would this available options satisfy the situation?? Should some height intervals be modified or removed?? o Up to 5 cm o 10-15 cm o 1-5 m o 5-10 m o 10-15 m o 15-20 m o 20-25 m o 25-30 m o 30-40 m o 40-50 m o 50-60+ m Below is a screenshot of the mentioned situation.

    

    Last reply by FossilNypa, June 30, 2007
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    Indentification

    June 30, 2007 by CarloSpain

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    Today I have gone to a local nursery I have bough some palm with the name 'ARECA TRIANDA', but I know how are the a. trianda seeds and don`t looks like, these are more big. I have cleaned one for to see how is, I think it`s a. catechu. Please can somebody to confirm it?

    

    Last reply by Charles Wychgel, June 30, 2007
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    are these palms the same?

    June 29, 2007 by Gbarce

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    They were all labeled Coccothrinax Miraguama but I don't think they are the same. The color and substance of the leaves are the same but the form of the leaves are differnt. Does anyone know the identity ? This is plant 1 - the spread of the leaves are up to half circles

    

    Last reply by Gbarce, June 30, 2007
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    Growth rate of cuban Petyicoat Palm?

    June 30, 2007 by Gbarce

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    How long before this :

    

    Last reply by Gbarce, June 30, 2007
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    Color nearly ripe

    June 29, 2007 by calyptrocalyx&licuala freck

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    took this 3 days ago, Just about Chalermchart. I'll take a Picture of the seed after it's been cleaned Weird one for sure Seed looks like L.mapu, Banana shaped. Cheers Mikey. Calyptrocalyx 'sp' Badang Dawn noda noda.

    

    Last reply by rthink, June 30, 2007

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    Germinating seeds - what is happening here?

    June 29, 2007 by Gbarce

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    THese are coccothrinac crinita var. bevicrencsi (?) the short hair old man palm. What are the whitish gray specks? should I be worried? Is this fungus? Backgrounder: I powder coated them with Dithane (a fungicide) before I soaked them in water for 2 days changing the water daily, Then placed them in plastic containersfith moist shredded coconut fibers and placed the containers near airconditioner exhaust vents so they are in a fairly warm to hot enviroment.

    

    Last reply by Kris, June 30, 2007
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    Archontophoenix purpurea

    June 26, 2007 by Trópico

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    This is my largest seedling. It's getting HUGE and is the star of my collection. Two years from seed. The newest leaf Yesterday I could see a little window in that newest leaf. Is it about time to start splitting?

    

    Last reply by wendisplantation, June 30, 2007
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    A Phoenix Canariensis picture

    June 27, 2007 by iamjv

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    Came across this cool picture of a phoenix canariensis lined street down under. Naturally I figured Kris (and hopefully others) would love to see it. Phoenix Canariensis lining street This is suppose to be at the Adelaide Botanic Garden. Does anyone have info or more pics about this place??? Thanks in advance. JV

    

    Last reply by Kris, June 30, 2007
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    Mystery palm

    June 28, 2007 by Daryl

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    Found these growing in a local field with lots of other nice palms. Care to guess at their ID??? Daryl

    

    Last reply by BS Man about Palms, June 30, 2007
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    Veitchia merrillii Golden form

    June 26, 2007 by germanpalm

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    has anyone made his experince with this plant. something abou the speed of growing, staying in the golden colour an so on? thanks

    

    Last reply by Tyrone, June 30, 2007
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    Save our Baby Palms

    June 26, 2007 by swolf

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    I'm a rookie here, but would prefer to skip the costly rookie errors. I've got my first couple of 1 gallon baby palms that I'm trying to care for, but need to be pointed in the direction of the best protection (cage etc.) to save these young palms from an untimely death via any number of roaving animal threats. With limited time, I'd rather not turn this into a home construction project if I can buy a ready-made cage or other structure to shield these palms. Nothing at Home Depot that their employees were aware of. Any other sources, or alternately, what methods have some of you used to save your palms from an encounter with their "Terminator" (anti-Germinator)? …

    

    Last reply by swolf, June 29, 2007
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    Killed my white washingtonia

    November 22, 2006 by JD in the OC

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    While perusing through a batch of germinated washingtonia seed, I found a white sprout. It looked like a weed or paint chip at first, so I pulled it out, only to find it was a washingtonia that is as white as snow! Is there any chance I can revive it? I pulled the leaf out of the seed/root part of the plant. I presume the palm's heart is still in the seed/root part, but I planted the leaf anyway to see if it sets root.

    

    Last reply by JD in the OC, June 29, 2007