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Fertilizing Larger Collections
by ibreakforpalms- 39 replies
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Hello All, All of us have a huge amount of palms and other tropicals in our yards. Some of us have more space than others. I'm guessing that those of us with bigger spaces have alot more fertilizing to do. That being said, my question is, what do you guys, and gals, do to better manage this chore? Is fertigation the answer (at least to deliver some weekly micronutrients to the landscape)? Maybe some nurserymen (Jeff, Phil, etc.) have some tricks of the trade that could help us out (Pleeease!!!). Or maybe some members that have big collections have the answer. They can't be dragging 50lb bags of fert around the landscape or plunging countless Lutz Corp fertilizer…
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Common Names:Hurricane palms
by NatureGirl- 8 replies
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I was reading on the PACSOA that Dictyosperma was given it's name because of it's ability to survive hurricanes. From PACSOA: Hurricane Palm, Princess Palm Distribution & Habitat: Coastal forests on the Mascarene Islands of Mauritius, Reunion, Rodrigues, and Round Island. Description: Attractive, tall (to about 10m) feather palm with prominent crownshaft and swollen base to the trunk. Very similar in appearance to Archontophoenix alexandrae . It is quite a variable species, with several very distinct (and colourfull) varieties. General: Almost extinct in its native environment, because the palm heart is highly regarded for eating. It gets its name f…
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Ceroxylon Growers
by nomolos- 1 reply
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Would Ceroxylon Growers please post photos of their palms Cheers Sol
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Palm Wonders
by nomolos- 6 replies
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Hi I'm looking for opinions on the following: Stress Guard humates beneficial bacteria seaweed and kelp products This place seems to sell a lot of these products
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To all Caryota experts
by Tyrone- 9 replies
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I bought this one today. Anyone know which one it is? regards Tyrone
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Calling all Pseudophoenix experts
by aztropic- 19 replies
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I have noticed that of several plants I have bought or grown as "Pseudophoenix sargentii",the length of the leaf petiole varies quite a bit. Do you think this is due to individual seed genetics or are they possibly from a subspecies like saonae or navassa? I'll start posting pictures from shortest to longest.
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Question About Dypsis baronii
by Jim in Los Altos- 1 follower
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My seven year old D. baronii had five lush healthy stems before the January freeze. A few weeks after the freeze, the spears pulled out of all the stems except the largest one (4 feet tall). Subsequently those stems died that had the spear pullout. The largest stem is pushing a new leaf. My question is will new stems ever form or will this palm remain a single trunk plant for the rest of its life?
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Calyptrocalyx CALYTPROCALYX Micholitzii "Wilsonian
by palmtreesforpleasure- 7 replies
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CALYTPROCALYX Micholitzii "Wilsonianus", A nice small little palm from New Guinea regards colin
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I see red, I see red, I see red
by palmtreesforpleasure- 11 replies
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It is impossible not to take these pictures regards colin
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This Dypsis was acquired from a knowledgeable resellor who said "i have no idea what Dypsis this is" That encouraged me to buy it!! grows well in a temperate climate, has slim stems. fine leaflets awaiting the brains trust suggestions of a species name hopefully another Dypsis brain teaser regards colin
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Super Dypsis decipiens
by JEFF from Trabuco Canyon CA- 13 replies
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Some of the guys at the sale last weekend wanted me to post a picture of this Dypsis decipiens. The picture doesn't give it justice. It is bright red through out the palm.
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Dypsis mocquersiana
by palmtreesforpleasure- 11 replies
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Have not seen many pictures of these. enjoy regards colin
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Clivia division
by merrill- 7 replies
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How does one divide Clivia? Mine are so rigidly, firmly attached that I'm very hesitant. Any info at all will be gratefully received. Thanks, merrill
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Alberto, here is a picture from a friend of the parent tree of that first handful of nikau seed I sent you a month or two back. Not the greatest specimen of Rhopalostylis sapida, but it is in an area where there is little heat, and frost down to -5C or so every year, so it should thrive in your better conditions. Anyone got ideas on how old the Queens might be, given their cool growing area (Palmerston North NZ)?
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BACK-ISSUES OF PALMS/PRINCIPES
by PALM MOD- 9 replies
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Below is a copy of a post from John DeMott aka 'Redland' on the Forum. I am posting and pinning this message here so it doesn't get lost. Feel free to respond here, or PM John at his 'Redland' username. "All the back issues of palmcepies have been placed on 7 pallets 4'X4'X3' and are awaiting pick-up at Allen Press in Lawrence Kansas. Dial Dunkin, Allan Crockett, and Tad Dyer have stepped up to the plate and between the three of them they have committed to storing and shipping our books, space is no problem, when we need them they can box/bag/package/whatever how many etc...and send them off to where they need to be. A big round of thanks is in order to these …
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Australian Apple Moth SF Bay Invasion
by Dan OKeeffe- 2 replies
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Hello, I recently learned the Australian Apple Moth has invaded San Francisco Bay area. Literature states the insect will destroy flowers, veggies, and some trees. Does anyone know if Palm trees are at risk? http://origin.insidebayarea.com/localnews/ci_5738387 Thanks Dan
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Dypsis Sp. - Any info or pics?
by Scott- 7 replies
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Hi, Got this beauty at Phil's. The tag says Dypsis Sp. Does anybody have any suggestions for light, etc.? Here's a few pics: Any thought are appreciated Ohe yeah... is that ribbing at the bottom the start of trunking?
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Highlight on
by MattyB- 28 replies
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During the Spring Sale at Jungle Music this weekend I overheard Phil talking about a batch of Chamaedorea plumosa seed that he'd grown. I think they we're a couple of years old. The plants that never got potted up were overgrown and about 18 inches tall in 3" x 3" x 9" liner pots. The plants that got potted up several times were in 5 gallon pots and were about 7-8 feet tall. I've found this plant sort of hard to sell if the person dosen't know what the plant ultimately looks like because they're usually just this skinny little thing w/ whispy leaves in a pot. But what a beautiful palm these are. Here's a picture of one I've planted at my Mom's. It was dug up last …
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Jubutia in North Florida
by tank- 15 replies
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I'm posting these pics for Merrill Wilcox. "Here are some Jubutia at Joey's home in Gainesville, FL"
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How many palms can you eat??
by Kamipalms- 10 replies
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Found this while looking for other things..... Acanthophoenix rubra (solitary - Mascarene Islands) Edible cabbage Actinorytis callaparia (solitary - New Guinea, Solomon Islands) Seeds are sometimes used as a substitute for betelnut (which come from Areca catechu), but are very strong in a narcotic way and reportedly ‘knock you out’ for several hours; edible palm heart (destructive) Acrocomia aculeata (syn. A. lasiospatha, A. sclerocarpa) - Macaw or mucuja palm (solitary – Martinique, Dominican Republic, Costa Rica) Young leaves eaten as a vegetable; edible sweet kernel in seed; oily, somewhat bitter edible fruit; wine produced by this palm has the local na…
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Arenga engleri
by Caryota_gigas- 1 reply
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Just a quick one about Arenga engleri. Is it Dioecious or Monoecious?
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Some night shots
by Walter John- 12 replies
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Hi folks, Take one step forward if you missed me. Come on, don't everyone step back and leave Dean alone. Okay, I've been busy, aren't we all, the drought is terrible here and I have lost some precious ones to the dry. My network connection is on slow mode owing to my voracious appettite for downloading ranch hand movies. I finally dusted the camera and took some night shots of my Latania garden near the back deck. I call it the latania garden because there's two big latanias but in the photo you'll see the Chammy plumosa and hyophorbe bottle x spindle. More photos soon, with some Archo cunninghamianas in habitat from the town of bangalow.
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New leaf on Madagascan beauty
by Daryl- 19 replies
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Wow, yesterday we finally had some rain...a nice thunderstorm which dropped 21mm or almost an inch of rain. The first rain since February. The funny thing about palms is that they always seem to open up their spears after it rains. This one decided it was time... Daryl
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Pigafetta elata Question
by gavilan1- 4 replies
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I have a Pigafetta elata sprout that is currently opening its fourth frond in my coldframe. During the day, it gets up to the mid 90s F and down to the low 60s F at night. It seems to be growing well, albeit with some very small brown leaf spotting. I keep the soil in the container moist, and humidity runs between 60 and 85% over a 24 hour period. The coldframe is misted once in the morning, and once more about an hour before sunset. One of the original three fronds dried out a few days ago, just as the new spear began to open. Can anyone here provide me with culture requirements for this specimen? Thanks in advance.
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Brazilian Bactris ID ?
by Morabeza- 2 replies
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There are a series of pictures on this page, just scroll down halfway past the Billbergias....
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