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   BIG day for my Chamaedorea elegans!

   November 16, 2009 by Kostas

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   Hello! I finally repotted my 3 and 2months old Chamaedorea elegans last Friday,something i wanted to do from this spring/summer... Anyway,it got a new 3g pot now in a big wooden outter pot that should keep it happy for a few years You see,this September/October,it showed me a gift packet and recently,a second gift packet too so with so many gifts,i had to do the best for my Chamaedorea Here are some before-after shots: My Chamaedorea elegans in its old pot...You can say its a liiiittle underpotted

   

   Last reply by Kostas, November 17, 2009
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   Dypsis cabadae / Cabada Palm

   November 17, 2009 by OverGrown

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   I have some Dypsis cabadae that came as four planted to a 4 inch pot. They are holding approx 3 fronds each and will be repotted soon. My understanding is that they are a naturally suckering species but can take long to do so. My concern with keeping them as multi planted quads is that once they sucker it may begin to look too clustered. I'm considering separating some to grow as either individuals, doubles or triple. What is the prefered aethetic/planting of these palms? Thanks!

   

   Last reply by Frank in Vero, November 17, 2009
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   Nice use of Phoenix canariensis

   November 17, 2009 by palmtreesforpleasure

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   Thought you might like to see a nice picture of the use of these palms framing a view in the bay of our small harbour enjoy colin

   

   Last reply by Tassie_Troy1971, November 17, 2009
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   Syagrus ruschiana

   November 9, 2009 by Z4Devil

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   Hi allz - Verena decided to buy a further and new palm, the in the subject mentioned Syagrus ruschiana. Not at least because it looks a little bit like a Lytocaryum. In fact I was looking for a Lyto ... but the research in the www "splits" some pics of this palm - I like it. Any experiences, characteristics I have to consider? Thank you in advance and best regards, Verena

   

   Last reply by Tala, November 16, 2009
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   Palms in the dust

   November 14, 2009 by Caryota_gigas

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   Here is a link to a photo based article I have just uploaded on the PACSONZ website. It contains palm pics taken on September 23, 2009 in Brisbane, Australia. The day they had the worst dust storm in 70 years! Palms in the dust

   

   Last reply by Caryota_gigas, November 16, 2009
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   id

   November 15, 2009 by gilles06

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   Hi, i bought this palm a few years ago with "caryota obtusa gigas mountain thai" writen on the label. Actually what's his correct name ? Thanks.

   

   Last reply by gilles06, November 16, 2009
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   Okay, maybe coconuts are okay after all

   November 12, 2009 by Justin

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   Can anyone tell me what this little guy is?

   November 12, 2009 by Justin

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   I needed something a bit bigger than a red shoe for comparison.

   

   Last reply by Justin, November 16, 2009
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    Growing Joey and Kerriodoxa palms care in Lake Worth FL

    November 16, 2009 by Peter

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    A friend of mine bought a couple of Joeys and a Kerriodoxa from Bill last week and would like to hear some advice about growing them in Lake Worth. How much light and water, what is their hardiness, and growth rates? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

    

    Last reply by Peter, November 16, 2009
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    Special thread for Jeff Rood, Shon , others...

    November 14, 2009 by BS Man about Palms

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    Well, since I passed final, I can do a bit more yard work which I've been itching to do... Anyway, the gangly, upright frond on my "Dypsis prestoOCWSurley" has bothered me for a while, but until I had more open leaves, I left it alone. So today I did it. The subject. Please note, I have always said I trim when the fronds are "brown and down". I think I will modify that to "brown OR down" Please note the subject is most definitely not down. But it is mostly brown...there's still some green, so I was very hesitant.....

    

    Last reply by Kris, November 16, 2009
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    The Bismarck has sunk ................!

    November 11, 2009 by Tassie_Troy1971

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    Even after our unseasonal warm weather my poor old Bismarckia is as dead as that old german warship ! ( , the spear is rotten mush and there is no part of the palm that is alive so far as i can tell . A cool wet winter 70 days of measurable rain,very overcast and temperatures between 50 -60 Day ,32f was my lowest overnight ,yeah not that cold but chinese water torture for Bizzy ! good news is there is realestate for another big palm , i have seedlings of Brahea armata, pogos syagrus abreojos, Becariophoenix alfredi, sabal palmetto 5 gallon ,or 10 gallon butia capitata. It is an allday sun sheltered from wind position . I would have planted my parajubaea…

    

    Last reply by Tassie_Troy1971, November 16, 2009
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    My little Coconut is growing up

    October 23, 2009 by pg6922

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    Howdy Yall, As with many palm lovers, my favorite palm is the Cocos Nucifera. Being able to grow this palm is a real treat and even though there are so many down here in SW Florida, I try to never take them for granted. This is the story of my first coconut that I found floating in the water. It really is amazing how fast they grow in the right conditions. My little coconut is now showing its first signs of reproduction. Truly a fascinating palm. I dont think my Veitchia Arecina is even this quick...amazing growth from seed to a little over 2 years. 6-9-2007 10-22-09

    

    Last reply by Palmy, November 16, 2009

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    Insolation

    November 11, 2009 by AJQ

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    I was wondering what the effect of Insolation on our palms was when the Skies were Overcast? Whilst I appreciate that us mere mortals can still get badly sunburnt from the UV's, even on overcast days. (My father can testify to that, as he got badly burnt in Singapore many moons ago when he was in the Navy.) Do the same UV's cause similar damage to our Palms too? Or are they subject to a different sort of radiation that is shielded by cloud cover? The reason I ask is that this Summer, or lack of one, has been pretty much overcast for about 3 months, with constant rain and virtually no sunshine at all. The two new plantings, a Rhopie and an Archie ( illwara) hav…

    

    Last reply by Turtile, November 16, 2009
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    Breaking Headlines, stop the presses.

    November 13, 2009 by peachy

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    Yes, a world first, a personal best and better yet, more palms to populate the planet. They said it couldn't be done, but this brave little woman faced the odds, accepted the challenge and now is proud to present to the world at large, her new baby palms. Unbelievable I know, strange but true, self confessed palmicidal murderess of many, known to most as Peachy, has actually germinated her very first seeds ever. Please dont pour accolades upon this modest head, (well okay but just a few), it was nothing really just a bit of medium, a few seeds, bit of water, you know how it is, me not being one to boast and all. I thank for the forthcoming praise in advance. Peachy

    

    Last reply by freakypalmguy, November 16, 2009
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    A Few Houston Area Palms

    October 26, 2009 by Big Tex

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    I took these pictures today when I went to work. They were actually taken in Pasadena, Texas. Here is a nice size Majesty Palm (Ravenea rivularis) about two blocks from my job. Close to the last picture I found 3 Royal Cuban Palm (Roystonea regia) Check out these old palms. There are two roads in this area that the medians are both lined with these old palms loaded with seeds.

    

    Last reply by Frank in Vero, November 16, 2009
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    Talkin' Townsville Talkin' Ratpack

    November 4, 2009 by Walter John

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    Townsville City Council has developed botanical collections in three separate gardens which together form Townsville Botanic Gardens. The three gardens are Queens Gardens, Anderson Park and The Palmetum and all three are internationally recognised. Having focused on the Palmetum under a separate thread, here's a view of Anderson and Queens parks, mainly Queens, a wonderful smaller park just a couple of blocks back from the strand. ANDERSON PARK

    

    Last reply by ariscott, November 16, 2009
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    Is this an Alexander Palm? (pic)

    November 14, 2009 by wah9b

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    I believe this palm I purchased a few years ago is an Alexander palm (Archontophoenix alexandrae), but I can't remember for sure. Does that seem right? It's not a Solitaire palm (Ptychosperma elegans), is it?

    

    Last reply by Frank in Vero, November 15, 2009
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    Port Hinchinbrook Calyptrocalyx

    March 5, 2007 by Daryl

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    In the Travel Log section there is an old post about a garden in Port Hinchinbrook Port Hinchinbrook Thread that I helped landscape with my mate Mike (Newcal). It has now been two years since we did the work, and everything is growing well. Some of the most impressive palms there have been the Calyptrocalyx that we planted down the side passageway next to the house. These are such underrated palms and should be more widely planted... Daryl

    

    Last reply by Daryl, November 15, 2009

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    So, what do you think this might be?

    November 15, 2009 by realarch

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    Picked up two of these guys at a flea market and thought they might be Allagoptera, but not sure. No trunk, petiole has a groove adaxially, and the leaves are about the same color both sides. Waddaya think? Tim

    

    Last reply by BS Man about Palms, November 15, 2009
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    A little fun with my camera on a rainy day

    November 14, 2009 by jdapalms

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    I haven't seen this much rain here in a while, it’s nonstop. Maybe Bo can elaborate on how much has come down. Here are some pictures of some heavy downpours.

    

    Last reply by edric, November 15, 2009
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    Pritchardia Gaudichaudii

    October 20, 2009 by joe_OC

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    I was at the book store over the weekend and picked up a palm book called: "Cultivated Palms of the World" by Don & Anthony Ellison. Very high quality pictures in it. Anyway, I was looking at a series of pictures on Pritchardias when I came across the Pritchardia Gaudichaudii. It had very erect fronds and looked quite different from the other Pritchardias. Is the name a synonym of another palm? I tried googling it and did not find much about it. There were some references to P martii, but the picture I saw did not look like any P martii I've ever seen (which is not much...). Thanks in advance, Joe

    

    Last reply by Caryota_gigas, November 15, 2009
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    New leaf thread 1 2

    October 28, 2009 by Gbarce

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    Hydrastelle affinis still blushing nicely after a week

    

    Last reply by Frank in Vero, November 15, 2009

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    John Dowe's fantastic project on palms

    November 7, 2009 by palmtreesforpleasure

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    After we went to the Townsville palmetum, we had a quick shower and met John Dowe at his favorite Chinese restaurant for dinner. After sharing some of his knowledge, he showed us his completed coloured manuscript for his soon to be published new book, Australian palms, wow, what a reference book it is going to be, Pictures and natural growing locations of every known Australian palm, pictures of their flowers and all sorts of details, Now for those like me who look at Livistonia and try and remember which one is which species , having pictures and simple explanations for anyone to follow really appeals to me. 300 hundred pages, years of research in the field and molecu…

    

    Last reply by palmtreesforpleasure, November 14, 2009
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    Coconut Uses

    November 14, 2009 by edric

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    Thought those of you who don't get the newsletter might like to see this, Ed http://davesgarden.com/guides/articles/view/2703/

    

    Last reply by edric, November 14, 2009
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    Dypsis Albofarinosa

    March 20, 2009 by ellidro

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    An old leaf fell off of what I think is Dypsis Albofarinosa and this is what I found. Looks like I might get some seeds! This palm has aborted a few times but this time it looks like it may pull it off! I'll keep you all posted. The crown on this palm gets super glaucus a few weeks after an old leaf falls off.

    

    Last reply by Palmə häl′ik, November 14, 2009