TROPICAL LOOKING PLANTS - Other Than Palms

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   CYCAD Seed HELP 911

   February 9, 2008 by Fred San Pedro

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   I have been trying to germinate E. Gratus. 4 of 35 have started. But, i have noticed a lite white fuzz growing to a black mold. What do I do? So far i have separated the the moldy ones and have them soaking a mix of bleach and water. What do I with the ones that are popping? As well as the moldy seeds...HELLLLLLP Fred

   

   Last reply by DoomsDave, February 10, 2008
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   Is this a Var. Sago

   February 9, 2008 by plantapalm

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   I was at my local Wal-Mart garden center tonight and saw this Sago palm. It stood out from all of the dark green ones. Did i get a var. sago or did i just buy a very sick or neglected sago. thanks mike

   

   Last reply by DoomsDave, February 10, 2008
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   Pandanus dubius

   February 8, 2008 by Eric in Orlando

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   I planted a nice specimen of Pandanus dubius. This has extremely wide leaves and spines but it is not as vicious as other Pandanus.

   

   Last reply by Eric in Orlando, February 9, 2008
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   Strange Cycas revoluta

   February 6, 2008 by Laaz

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   I copied these photos from coldplant.com which is in China. Has anyone ever seen or know what form of Cycas revoluta this is ?

   

   Last reply by eastern.nurseries, February 7, 2008
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   ISO Tecoma stans

   February 7, 2008 by SunnyFl

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   ...if any nurseries around here are selling plants of a decent size? I have one in the ground which is producing seeds - it bloomed right through January - but I'd like a few larger ones to replace the one that Jeanne killed.

   

   Last reply by SunnyFl, February 7, 2008
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   Pandanus monotheca

   February 1, 2008 by Eric in Orlando

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   Peter, I got a photo of the Pandanus montheca today;

   

   Last reply by leomx, February 5, 2008
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   Orchid Shower Vine

   February 3, 2008 by Really full garden

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   This is a spectacular vine when it is flowering.Mine is not a predictable bloomer but when it does bloom it is worth the wait.It really does look like sprays of Dendrobium orchids.The bracts have a thick velvety texture and last well when cut for arrangements.

   

   Last reply by Eric in Orlando, February 4, 2008
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   World Orchid Congress

   February 3, 2008 by RainForestt Robert

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   The World Orchid Congress is held every 3 years. This year Miami. Next Singapore. Here are some photos that I hope you enjoy.

   

   Last reply by fastfeat, February 3, 2008
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    Cycad I.D required

    January 29, 2008 by devo_2006

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    About a year ago I was given a collection a cycads that had been growing for years in pots, and only recieved the occassional watering. So in other words, grown very hard, to virtually bonsai the collection. I repotted them all, & most have shown good flush of growth this season. A few have been I.D'd but I'd like to get names for the balance of the collection. So here's a little one to start with. I'm just repotting it again, adding some more course material, so the mix drains better. It has had a 'flush' of new growth, 2 leaves that came out a fresh bronzy colour, then turn yellow / green before taking on the deep green of the older leaves, which ha…

    

    Last reply by tropicalb, February 2, 2008
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    Varigated Aechmea blanchetiana

    January 30, 2008 by neoflora

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    This was 1000 dollar plant at one time!

    

    Last reply by PalmsZA, February 1, 2008
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    Screw Pine(Pandanus Utilis) Trouble

    January 31, 2008 by letsplant

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    I have 2 Screw Pines. One is a clump of 4, the other is a clump of 2. My 2 banger is an orangish color. I can't figure out the problem. My other one is fine. Anyone have any ideas? Here is a link to my blog. AaronA Yard In Fort Pierce

    

    Last reply by tropicalb, January 31, 2008
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    Agave Burle-Marx

    January 29, 2008 by neoflora

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    Nice!Got a few to sell!

    

    Last reply by STEVE IN SO CAL, January 30, 2008
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    Mother of all Cherimoyas

    January 29, 2008 by STEVE IN SO CAL

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    This thing was so big...it started devoloping it's own climate and weather system. So I had to pick it... The backsplash tile are 6" for reference.

    

    Last reply by Kris, January 30, 2008
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    Moved broms next to palms

    November 4, 2007 by Walter John

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    This morning I moved ALL my bromeliades from around the leopard tree to under the palms at jungle central............. tickets please Here's a few pics of their new home, where I swore I heard them singing....."give me a home amongst the palm trees, lots of balm trees, a drink or two or a kangaroo" here's some pics

    

    Last reply by Kim, January 29, 2008
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    Dieffenbachia Infloresence

    January 29, 2008 by edleigh7

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    Just thought I'd share the "flower" on this plant, that I caught yesterday afternoon. I just "happened" to catch the sun on the back of the leaf. I know a few of you may have seen this on other forums, so bare with me. First shot And from another angle

    

    Last reply by edleigh7, January 29, 2008
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    Growing Bananas

    January 29, 2008 by Coloradoboi

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    Hey everybody! I am thinking of acquiring some bananas that will be used as perennials around my patio. Does anyone have recommendations for websites that sell nice bananas? About how much should I pay for a small sized banana? How large will they get over our summer? Our growing season will be mid-may to mid-september. Thanks for all the help.

    

    Last reply by Randy4ut, January 29, 2008
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    GIANT Silk Floss tree

    January 20, 2008 by DoomsDave

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    Howdyall: At the very end of our wild tour, Julio took me to Clearwater to see what turned out to be a truly bodacio-licious Silk Floss Tree, though not like we're used to here in La La Land. Whatever, it was huge, as the oncoming pic shows.

    

    Last reply by bubba, January 29, 2008
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    Mystery vine

    January 24, 2008 by metalfan

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    One of the pitfalls of trading, I guess.... This was supposed to be a cutting of Hoya megalaster. WHen it came it was a 2 node cutting and looked hoya-ish so I rooted it. Now that its grown, its apparent it's NOT a Hoya. It has large waxy deep green leaves that all have minute small white spots. The blooms come directly from the stem and are small kinda tubular flowers. Any ideas? Here is a close up of the flower buds, and a view of the plant

    

    Last reply by metalfan, January 29, 2008
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    World Orchid Congress

    January 29, 2008 by RainForestt Robert

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    Any of our members made it to Miami to the World Orchid Congress? Photos anyone?

    

    Last reply by RainForestt Robert, January 29, 2008
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    Papayas and Bananas after upper 29F

    January 14, 2008 by ruskinPalms

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    Hi All, my Papayas got spanked in this last freeze. They have not collapsed yet and the fruit on the leafless trunks has started to either rot and fall off or rippen and actaully taste pretty good. Will these remaining trunks sprout new leaves? Slowly rot and melt away? Branch from freeze damage? Regrow from the roots? Bananas got spanked too. Pretty my 100% foliage damage on all bananas. Like the Papayas, the trunks are still standing, and non fruiting bananas seem to be pushing damaged spears. Will they regrow? Will the fruit on the ones still make it considering it is firm and green still today? Can fruiting pseudostems draw energy from the corm and mature the fr…

    

    Last reply by amazondk, January 29, 2008
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    backyard orchids

    January 28, 2008 by neoflora

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    backyard orchids!

    

    Last reply by Matt in SD, January 28, 2008
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    Trunking Furcraea pic

    January 18, 2008 by STEVE IN SO CAL

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    For you palm lovers as well as agave lovers...a little of both...trunk and agave in one package http://images.google.com/imgres?....rl=http

    

    Last reply by STEVE IN SO CAL, January 28, 2008
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    Ficus Triangularis Variegata

    January 27, 2008 by Gbarce

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    I bought this tree in a local plant show. Just wanted to share. It was an entry in one of the local shows way back and appears in the commercial sections very rarely.

    

    Last reply by Gbarce, January 28, 2008
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    A few random Pics

    January 28, 2008 by weldertom

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    Can anyone name this Croton? Beach , that way------> Nice Brom greeted me my last trip home

    

    Last reply by weldertom, January 28, 2008
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    Is Flame Vine hardy here?

    January 24, 2008 by metalfan

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    This vine is planted inside the greenhouse, but it established a runner that escapes through a crack and grows a lot outside every year. Its blooming now. My question, I guess, is...is Flame Vine hardy here in Gainesville (supposedly zone 9a now)? I didn't think it was. This portion outside goes through a couple of frosts and hard freezes every winter. It went through the most recent one, which was at least down to 22-23F one night. It had NO DAMAGE. I never see it planted out here, so I am just wondering....

    

    Last reply by SunnyFl, January 27, 2008