DISCUSSING PALM TREES WORLDWIDE

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   Trio ID

   August 1, 2006 by Gileno Machado

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   I bought a few palm seedlings more than a year ago, at a specialty nursery here and they were all labeled as Veitchias, but some of them may be also something else. The owner of the nursery didn't know the species, and they came from another State, in the south. I decided to plant them in the ground as a trio some time ago, using as the third the tallest one from a different species, just to break the monotony... Now I've germinated from seed other species of Veitchias but they are still small...I plan to keep planting these palms here because they are doing great...Can anyone please ID these ?

   

   Last reply by cfkingfish, August 2, 2006
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   Purple Palm

   August 2, 2006 by sheryl

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   Finally found out what my mysterous purple palm is, it's a Red Grass Palm, Red Cabbage Palm or Red Star. (cordyline australis) I would like to thank everyone for there help and for being so nice. Thank You Sheryl

   

   Last reply by sheryl, August 2, 2006
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   Chipmunks...

   July 31, 2006 by BobbyinNY

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   I have this little chipmunk (chipmunks) that is diggin little trenches in my potted palms..... It started out with one of them and is now getting more frequent.... Does anyone have experience with this??.... How do I get rid of them??... I would set a trap, but my wife would never speak to me again - she loves them.... So If I can "Relocate" them somehow, that would be good.

   

   Last reply by BobbyinNY, August 1, 2006
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   Cocos nucifera at Asda

   July 28, 2006 by Neofolis

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   I went into a local Asda (supermarket) today and on my way out saw a bunch of Cocos nucifera for sale. They were still seedlings, but had bifid leaves maybe 1.5m/5' tall. I can't believe they would actually try to sell them here. How long is anyone likely to be able to keep them, before they grow too large to stay indoors?

   

   Last reply by Neofolis, August 1, 2006
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   Palm ID's

   July 28, 2006 by Neofolis

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   Having visited Kew a couple of days ago, I now find I have about 200 pictures with highly informative names like P1030503.jpg. I have managed to ID many of them from memory and some that I managed to get the name tag in the shot, but I still have loads about which I am totally clueless. Does anyone else ever get this problem and is there an easy solution. My wife suggested writing them down in the order that I take the photo's, but I noticed that not every photo was saved, maybe that was my fault though. Here are some that I would appreciate help with, I dare say there will be more, but I'll try to spread them out over time, so as not to be too much of a burden. …

   

   Last reply by Neofolis, August 1, 2006
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   Bobby's Palms 1 2

   July 21, 2006 by SubTropicRay

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   I spent a few hours at Bobby's on Long Island last night. Bobby, the burgers, chicken and beer were great. The hospitality was the best of all. The garden looks phenomenal. Keep up the good work. I'm looking forward to seeing you at the Cen Fla meeting in December.

   

   Last reply by BobbyinNY, August 1, 2006
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   Variation within a species

   August 1, 2006 by RainForestt Robert

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   I have a community pot (can 3 plants make a com pot?) with some Dypsis sp. I noticed that a red coloration on two of the petioles while the other is green. Same batch of seed, plants grown under the same conditions (benign neglect?). I can't tell which Dypsis it is though. It is was purchased from rarepalmseeds.com. Actually I have quite a few seedlings that I can't identify because the tags are missing or have faded out.

   

   Last reply by Tyrone, August 1, 2006
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   Johannesteijmannia altifrons

   July 30, 2006 by Tyrone

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   Some references say that J altifrons is surprisingly cool tolerant, but that can mean different things to different people I spose. RPS website say this has grown in S Spain, S Cal etc. I'm just wondering what the boards experience is with this beautiful and exciting species. I've heard of one guy in my area, getting one as a seedling many years ago and now it's in the ground and about 1.5m tall doing well under canopy, although he's never let me see it. I've managed to keep 3 alive so far thru winter here inside my cold frame with one opening a small but healthy leaf in winter. So the question is, Where is everyone growing these? I'm especially interested if you're…

   

   Last reply by Tyrone, August 1, 2006
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    First time success!  ... and with Co2 ???

    July 25, 2006 by Logolight

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    Some of my my Queen palms sprouted yesterday after only 35 days with the bag method. I experimented with different soil mixes between bags. Also, I don't know if anyone has tried this yet but before I sealed one of the bags I breathed into it to introduce Co2 to the seeds. This bag was the first and most successful to germinate so I'm not sure if breathing into the bag actually had any influence.

    

    Last reply by Neofolis, August 1, 2006
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    Queens in Sicily

    July 21, 2006 by Usufruct

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    I observed some Queens along the coast of northern Sicily this spring and noted that first, despite the high average winter minimums (50 F) and the presence of more tender plant species (Ficus elastica, benjimina, etc.) they are few in number and second, those I did observe were in decidedly poor condition with small, open crowns, untidy fronds, and thin trunks. This description applies not only to those near the Tyrannean Seacoast, but also those further inland. The only Queens I saw in all of Italy that looked healthy were one or two I observed near the rail line south of Salerno. Given that Queens do so well in Southern California, I wonder why they don't seem to th…

    

    Last reply by jam99, August 1, 2006
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    Root Mealy Bugs vs. Regular

    July 16, 2006 by Dypsisdean

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    Does anyone know if the mealy bugs you see on roots when you take a plant out of a pot are different than the ones you see on the leaves? Also, how much damage do the ones on the roots cause? And, how would one know if there are still mealy bugs on the roots after you plant it in the ground?

    

    Last reply by DoomsDave, August 1, 2006
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    Taking seeds back from Hawaii

    July 13, 2006 by Palmy

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    When I go to maui, Im probaly going to want to take seeds back. Well, I am. Is this a problem? Would it be a problem to take a plant back to california? Or will I need to be crafty and descretly when I take them in to california. What is the penalty? Cant be that bad?

    

    Last reply by DoomsDave, August 1, 2006
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    Message to J Australis

    July 18, 2006 by merrill

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    Hi, Jo: Hope all is well. Could you send a shipping address as a PM on this board, or on the CFPACS board, or email me at mmw@atlantic.net? Many Thanks. merrill

    

    Last reply by DoomsDave, August 1, 2006
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    gotta looooove that exchange rate!!!

    July 13, 2006 by Tad

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    WOOOO HOOOOOO, WOOOT WOOOOT and a YEEHAAWWWWW!!!!!! a little over 1000, and at a 2 pesos per I am over the moon with this!!!!! I have no idea how many will survive but at this price I cant complain!!!! I have tried and tried to sprout this seed, and have had nothing but bad luck at getting any quantity to germinate. took a while to get the deal setup but it really paid off!!!!! I cant wait to get these bad boys rooted out and plant some around the farm.

    

    Last reply by DoomsDave, August 1, 2006
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    Please Help ID This Little Palm

    July 25, 2006 by Scott

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    Hi, I bought this little palm, hoping it was a Dypsis Lutescens (The tag only says tropical plant!). But I thought it could also be a cataractarum. Any ideas? Thanks!

    

    Last reply by DoomsDave, August 1, 2006
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    Fan palm ID

    July 24, 2006 by Josep

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    This palm isn't mine. A venezuelan friend have had it for a couple of years I know that this is a clumping and dwarf; however it's similar to L. Rotundifolia. Thanks!

    

    Last reply by DoomsDave, August 1, 2006
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    Is this a good deal?

    July 27, 2006 by BigFrond

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    Yesterday I bought a 5 gal Adonidia Veitchia from HD for $33. There were 3 plants in the pot. The tallest is about 3-3.5 ft. Is this a good deal? I had to remove it from the rack as soon as I saw it because it was the only one.

    

    Last reply by DoomsDave, August 1, 2006
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    Effects of heat on palms(so cal)

    July 26, 2006 by STEVE IN SO CAL

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    I have three Kentias about 5' tall in morning sun that look like I could bale them and feed them to livestock. Same with some 1 gal Rhopies and Hedyscepes. On the other hand, my Copernicias think they are home again and are quite perky. Also my Dypsis, Roystonias and Braheas seem to be enjoying themselves... How about any other socalians???

    

    Last reply by DoomsDave, August 1, 2006
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    Aussie Palm

    July 31, 2006 by sheryl

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    Does anyone know about a palm called Aussie? Could be my mystrious purple palm. If so do you know where i can find a picture of it? Thank You Sheryl

    

    Last reply by Dypsisdean, July 31, 2006
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    Spindle Palm Frost/Cold Tolerance

    July 28, 2006 by ruskinPalms

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    Hello, I am trying the ask before I plant technique. How much cold can these take? And better yet for my area, how much frost can they take? They would be in open yard without overhead canopy. I have no canopy in my yard at all as it is a new development. Anyway, thanks for any repies. Bill

    

    Last reply by SubTropicRay, July 31, 2006

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    Linospadix after clearing ferns

    July 31, 2006 by Walter John

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    I cleared away a stack of fern today and now no longer hidden inside the fern patch is my one and only Linospadix monostachya. Here she is with her companions followed by another photo of the general area it resides in.

    

    Last reply by Kris, July 31, 2006
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    My home grown date palm

    July 26, 2006 by Howeadypsis

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    This was sown last october from a stray edible date stone(P.dactylifera) from xmas!! I simply put it in the pot with my Dyspsis and forgot about it. Then a tiny white shoot appeared and hey presto, we have a date palm in the making! Here it is now with a third leaf coming! How long before I get the character leaves/fronds?

    

    Last reply by Neofolis, July 31, 2006
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    Fruit of the Palm

    July 28, 2006 by Walter John

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    Can you ID these fruiters ?

    

    Last reply by Howeadypsis, July 31, 2006
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    Help Save A Sabal Tamaulipas Seedling Transplant

    July 30, 2006 by Tim M

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    Three months ago I planted what appeared to be a healthy 5 gallon Sabal Tamaulipas in my yard. The photo of the plant prior to planting is attached. I have been careful to keep it watered every two or three days. I have also used a weaker organic liquid fertilizer once or twice. In the next post below, I have attached a photo of what the plant looks like now. The leaves have shriveled considerably (folding inward, like an accordion). Have I done something wrong? Is there something I can do to nurse this plant back to health???

    

    Last reply by Tim M, July 31, 2006
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    Today I planted...

    July 26, 2006 by Astro

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    Dypsis decipiens: dry - well draining roadside area Dypsis cabadae: south side of building, full sun, next to rain gutter spout Dypsis lutescens: property line on the south side of neighbors fence, full sun. Red Malayan Cocos nucifera: property line on the south side of neighbors fence , full sun. It was a nice day in the dirt. I'll keep you updated

    

    Last reply by Astro, July 29, 2006