DISCUSSING PALM TREES WORLDWIDE

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   Palm photos

   June 11, 2009 by Jeff in St Pete

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   The garden at my buddies house in San Jose These Dypsis lutescens are always colorful A nice yellow crownshaft, and check out the new emerging spear on the left

   

   Last reply by Jeff in St Pete, June 16, 2009
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   First Online Multimedia Palm Magazine 1 2 3

   June 11, 2009 by Dypsisdean

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   It's been a while since we discussed the possibilities of publishing a Palm Journal type magazine online. I've been working with some revolutionary software that IMO makes a real nice web presentation in a magazine format. In addition, it allows for the addition and integration of several multimedia features such as audio and video. This first edition has almost 30 pages of articles, photos, games, slideshows, etc. Below are some Low-Res screen captures of the cover and contents page. The feature article is on "Palms in Habitat." There's Jeff Marcus' new slideshow presentation of his exploration to Madagascar, recently given here in Hawaii that includes new photos and…

   

   Last reply by MattyB, June 15, 2009
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   Mom shows C. seifrezii who's boss

   June 15, 2009 by MattyB

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   Uncle Glenn gave us this Chamaedorea seifrezii about 20 years ago. I dug it up and moved it to this spot at least 15 years ago. It receives no special care other than water once a week. The larger canes grow up and above the protection of the eves, burn, and eventually die off. I told Moms she should clean out the old dead canes, and prune back the taller ones that are only going to look ratty by the end of summer. So she went to work. Here's the high quality stills, as Kris would say. Getting to work Here she is doing her best impression of Dr. Darian in Madagascar. I'm joking, just let it go. I mean no disrespect.

   

   Last reply by BS Man about Palms, June 15, 2009
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   super red Dypsis decipiens - any growing tips ?

   June 5, 2009 by trioderob

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   just picked up a 5 gal super red Dypsis decipiens live 10 miles inland from coast in san diego any soil, water or other planting tips ???

   

   Last reply by MattyB, June 15, 2009
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   EVIL MICRO WEED TAKING OVER!

   June 12, 2009 by www.dadluvsu.com

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   What's it called? How can I rid my precious soil of it's life sucking wickedness!? It takes over with alarming speed and if it had it's way would kill off any plant in it's path! It flowers at a very small size and speads rapidly needing only a moderate amout of moisture and nutrients to thrive... It even grows on concrete! What the heck is it?!

   

   Last reply by Patrick, June 15, 2009
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   Whats this

   June 15, 2009 by Ciczi in Sweden

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   Hello! I did an inspection round in my garden today because of the bad weather last weak. I found this on my P. roebeleenii. What is it? I suppose it's a begining to a flower? In that case *yahoooo*, because it must mean that my P. roebeleenii likes me (and my basement during winter). //Ciczi

   

   Last reply by Ciczi in Sweden, June 15, 2009
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   table d'hôte de Petit Parc's garden (Guadeloupe)

   June 14, 2009 by olivier971

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   Bismarckia nobilis green and blue and Dracanea draco in center : Bismarckia nobilis (fruits)

   

   Last reply by olivier971, June 15, 2009

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   Thanks

   June 14, 2009 by bayside mike

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   Just wanted to say thanks for the free seeds from Ortanique. Nice variety. I have already planted them. Some were already popping out a root.

   

   Last reply by Kris, June 15, 2009
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    Astrocaryum alatum 1 2

    February 9, 2008 by Kai

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    Hello everybody, I'm trying to keep detailed photographic archives of the palms I'm trying to grow. Here's a growth-photo-show, or something. Germination starts:

    

    Last reply by 8er-moni, June 15, 2009
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    my back yard pics 1 2

    April 4, 2008 by yachtingone

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    it took me 2 years lots of dollars and a bad back http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh113/y...007-1.jpg The backyard should be 80% done in 3 years The other 20% will never be done! THeres always room for one more plan t

    

    Last reply by jayfro6, June 14, 2009
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    Lucky Palm

    June 12, 2009 by aussiearoids

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    Grower here has lots of these coming on for sale and has coined a common name . Big Box stores like our Bunnings want a fancy label . A few visiting Asians were attracted to his larger plant in the garden . SO will this new name be accepted by general population ? Who makes up names like Majestic and Teddybear ? Am I making any sense through this fog of tequila from last nites birthday drinks ? I have just planted a few on the bank in front of my house , maybe I will get lucky . Pictured a nice one growing at Phils Palms & Pots in Mareeba .

    

    Last reply by Davidl, June 14, 2009
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    Seedlings, juveniles, and adults

    June 13, 2009 by John Case

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    When does a seedling become a juvenile plant and a juvenile become adult? Is there a line of 'demarcation' where someone can definitively state that 'this palm is a juvenile'? I would like to throw out the first defintions for fodder so the more experienced palmists can rip them up. The first transition from seedling to juvenile is when the plant leaves change from the seedling 'strap' from to the typical form. The transition from juvenile to adult is when the leaves achieve adult size. While it is clear that a palm must be an adult to flower, there are so many environmental reasond that a tree will flower or no flower, that it is not a reliable key to the achie…

    

    Last reply by John Case, June 14, 2009
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    Salacca

    September 2, 2008 by Gileno Machado

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    2 m tall S. zalacca clump, less than 4 years old from seed, one of my favorite palms:

    

    Last reply by Al in Kona, June 14, 2009

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    Trachycarpus fortunei

    June 9, 2009 by Ciczi in Sweden

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    Hello! Well spring took off and rainy, windy and really cold weather came instead. We have 11 degrees Celsius... brrr. Now to my question. I have a seedling from a T. fortunei and the little fellow has four long small leaves and number five is coming along great (seedlings is about a year and a half old) . But my question is how long will it take before I actually get a "real" palmate leaf, I mean a leaf characteristic for T. fortunei? What do you guys think? BR Ciczi

    

    Last reply by Exotic Life, June 13, 2009
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    tagged house plant

    April 1, 2009 by GREENHAND

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    I guess i should know what this palm is , but i dont, it was on the 75% off shelf 5 bucks. what a deal.

    

    Last reply by Kostas, June 13, 2009
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    Variegated Chamaedorea microspadix

    June 12, 2009 by JD in the OC

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    For GBarce (et al) ... i recently bought this little guy. There are a few others floating around, but I don't think any board members have posted them. It is growing very fast in our summer heat and humidity. I can't wait till it suckers!! New leaf with some striping beginning to appear.

    

    Last reply by rockos82, June 13, 2009
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    Butia capitata....

    June 10, 2009 by John Case

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    I ate a bunch of apples off this tree last year, sweet and delicious! More coming this year, it looks!

    

    Last reply by Kris, June 13, 2009
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    Palms with drooping leaflets 1 2

    September 28, 2006 by RainForestt Robert

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    I love the look of palms with drooping leaflets. Euterpes come to mind immediately. Can't recall the name of this palm that I photographed in habitat here in Trinidad. What are some of the other palms with drooping leaflets? Euterpes are some of the most beautiful palms.

    

    Last reply by Alicehunter2000, June 13, 2009
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    LY in West Florida

    June 11, 2009 by Zeeth

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    How far north in Fl has LY been known for the west coast? I'm particularly curious about Manatee and Sarasota county. Also, how far east can they be grown in these counties? As for Manatee county, I've noticed that the closer to the gulf that you get, the more common they are. When you get into Parrish they are virtually non existent except for certain micro-climates on lakes. Would they grow as east as Myakka state park (which is more south than Parrish), or would the distance from the gulf be too much? The 2 questions are connected, as the less resistant Jamaican tall happens to be the easiest to grow this far north.

    

    Last reply by Tala, June 12, 2009
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    Home Depot Alert!!! Huntington Beach Mag/Garfield

    June 10, 2009 by mwardlow

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    Just got back from Home Depot Huntington Beach with a truck load of palms. Teddy Bear Palm, Redneck Palm Dypsis leptocheilos Flame Thrower Palm, Houailou Red Leaf Palm, Red Feather Palm, Blushing Palm Chambeyronia macrocarpa Very Large trunking 10g Areca Palm, Butterfly Palm, Golden Cane Palm, Madagascar Palm Dypsis lutescens 24”box Triangle Palm Dypsis decaryi Large Travelers Palm Ravenala madagascariensis Single & Triple Purple King Palm, Mount Lewis King, Purple Piccabean Palm Archontophoenix purpurea Bismarck Palm, Bismark Palm Bismarckia nobilis Awsome Triple 10g Veitchia Soledad Miraguama Palm Coccothrinax miraguama F…

    

    Last reply by Shon, June 12, 2009
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    Palm Maintenance - SoCal Style

    June 9, 2009 by joe_OC

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    So My neighbor asked me for my tree guy to come over and trim his 60' Washingtonias. I figure I would snap some pics of him in action. It took him less than 30 mins to trim four of these monsters. By the time I came back with the camera, he was already done. Here are a few pics of him in the basket. His crane can reach 90' out when it is fully extended. Michael has been trimming Ralph Valez' yard for the past 20 years!

    

    Last reply by Pivi, June 12, 2009
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    Differing opinions?

    June 10, 2009 by John in Andalucia

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    The PACSOA website describes Pritchardia remota thus: "These are small palms, 4-5 metres high.." A similar description on the RPS website describes Pritchardia remota as, "a moderately-sized palm, reaching a height of about 10 m (33 ft.)". That to me, is a big discrepancy. Which is nearer the truth, or is it a case of somewhere between the two?

    

    Last reply by chris.oz, June 12, 2009
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    Chamaedorea ..... ???

    June 11, 2009 by 8er-moni

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    Hello, a few weeks ago I got a root with 2 leaves The "mother" of my little palmtree is not very high (only 50-70cm) --- what is your opinion??? I think, it could be Chamaedorea stolonifera????

    

    Last reply by 8er-moni, June 11, 2009
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    Areca catechu 1 2

    August 19, 2006 by spockvr6

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    I bought this palm as an oddity (there are rare around here) and figured it might not really grow all that well here. Boy was I wrong. This thing is really turning out to be a real looker! It flies with heat and water. The grow rings are getting ridiculiously far apart. If you look closely in the photo of the trunk, you can see where the new rings, which are still hidden under the old bases) are going to be. I placed this palm in a fairly protected spot in my yard near the house where it would get protection from intense sun and cold. I also have covered this palm on nights where I think it might get into the low 40's or below. So far so good and I hope I can …

    

    Last reply by junglegalfla, June 11, 2009
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    Advanced CIDP in tubs

    June 8, 2009 by chris.oz

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    Hi, I have found a supplier who does large CIDP, with 6 ft of clear trunk, in rpoot control bags or big tubs. So clearly this wouldhave to be lifted into place by crane, but I need some advice about ground preparation. One person advised putting a bag of animal manure directly underneath the palm, covering with some soil then planting. Can these be palnted any time ofthe year? What about drip irrigation around the trunk ? The soil is sandy and appears to be very acid. maybe I need to sweeten the soil.

    

    Last reply by chris.oz, June 11, 2009