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   Can you guess what these are?

   June 16, 2009 by Palm Guy

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   Hi all, See if you can guess all three palm seedlings. First one may be easy... A. B. C.

   

   Last reply by Palm Guy, June 17, 2009
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   My Copernicia macroglossa

   June 17, 2009 by PalmatierMeg

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   Hello to All, I have a small C. macroglossa I planted last fall. It just put out a new frond but the older fronds seem to yellow and die faster than it produces new ones. It just doesn't look as healthy as I hoped. A couple weeks ago I treated it with epsom salt, in addition to the fertilization in spring. Does anyone have any suggestions about how I can help it along? Unfortunately, our localities have outlawed use of fertilizers containing nitrogen & phosphorous from June thru Oct. (high rainy season), but will other nutrients help?

   

   Last reply by Jerry@TreeZoo, June 17, 2009
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   Bottle palm set seeds

   June 17, 2009 by PalmatierMeg

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   I planted my first bottle palm from a 3 gallon I bought in the Florida Keys in 1997. Back then no one carried them locally. Last year it flowered and set seeds for the first time. Seeds look like tiny green avocados and are much larger than spindle palm seeds. Will they also turn purple/black when ripe? Will this first crop likely be non-viable?

   

   Last reply by DoomsDave, June 17, 2009
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   Wilson Botanical Garden Needs your Help Identifying Palms

   June 17, 2009 by MBPalms

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   Dear Palm Talk members, We have just returned from a trip to Nicaragua and Costa Rica. While in CR, we visited Wilson Botanical Garden outside San Vito, near the CR / Panamanian border. The IPS bi-annual visited it last year. For those whom have never visited this garden or are unaware of it, here is a little bio. It is said to have the second largest collection of palms in the world, along with 100’s of species of Anthuriums, Philodendrums, Heliconia’s and other tropical plants. However, during a fire in 1994 the garden lost a few buildings, including the Library, which housed all of the gardens planting records. So many of the Palm identities have been l…

   

   Last reply by www.dadluvsu.com, June 17, 2009
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   Palms from the water....a different view of my n'hood.

   June 15, 2009 by TikiRick

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   A few friends and I took a nice relaxing boat ride out to the ocean on Sunday morning. It was a stellar day out at sea....perfectly flat, clear water, clear sky, and cold beer. Here's some shots of palms of homes along the water in my neighborhood. It amazes me how different things look from the water. Actually this is a BORDERS BOOKSTORE...thought they did a nice job with the coconuts.

   

   Last reply by SubTropicRay, June 17, 2009
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   just for fun: if you could have ANY plant in your yard what would pick w/ photo

   June 16, 2009 by trioderob

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   post a photo and name of ANY plant - palm or otherwise as your #1 pick for me a large LATIFRONS would be it

   

   Last reply by SubTropicRay, June 17, 2009
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   Chambeyronia macrocarpa

   June 16, 2009 by Gan Eden

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   Ok in full sun in low latitude climates?

   

   Last reply by Tyrone, June 17, 2009
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   Chamaedorea metallica growth habit.

   June 16, 2009 by markpeters77

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   Hi, I have five C. metallica seedlings, app 3yrs old, all growing well indoors here in Scotland. However, all seem to have a very open (almost lax) growth habit, with fairly long and nowhere near upright petioles. All are growing in very bright, indirect light and are turned regularly to avoid overly phototropic growth. Most pictures I've found here and elsewhere show very compact crowns, any suggestions why my plants don't show this habit?

   

   Last reply by 8er-moni, June 17, 2009
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    Any Cold Hardy Cocothrinax?

    June 12, 2009 by freakypalmguy

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    Just curious if there are any Cocothrinax that can survive reliably at my house, 9b with light frosts, last years low was 27F. Matt

    

    Last reply by ghar41, June 17, 2009

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    Chamaedorea nubium and C.liebmanii.

    June 11, 2009 by Alberto

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    I bought some seeds of both this Chamaedoreas and 4 C. nubium seeds arrived germinated! Both come from cloud forests of high altitude in Mexico. They probably like it wet and shady ....(?) What are the growing conditions you give this palms? How cold (frost) hardy are they? Thanks!

    

    Last reply by Jeff Searle, June 17, 2009
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    Date palm id?

    June 15, 2009 by Zeeth

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    So there's 2 types of date palms I've seen here in SW Florida. One kind that I don't like is very slow growing and has a really thick pineappley thing below the fronds. I'm thinking it's the canary island. The other kind I love. It's thin, doesn't have the pineapple and the fronds are held higher. There is one in front of the neighborhood I used to live in. I'm thinking it's the Phoenix sylvestris or the true date palm. I think it's faster growing, but I'm not sure, I usually only see trunking ones. Here's the pics of the ones I like in front of my old neighborhood. Can you ID it for me?

    

    Last reply by Kris, June 16, 2009
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    Palms for the UK climate?

    June 1, 2009 by reggieroo

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    Hi all, I'm new here but have a very keen interest in palms especially this year as I'm landscaping my garden & turning it into a tropical paradise. Last year I made a few unfortunate mistakes & bought a couple of Phoenix canariensis & a Washingtonia robusta for planting this year but the frost killed them off as I had no idea how to look after them or what to buy. I've had to go out & buy a load more but this time I've bought 2 Trachycarpus fortunei, 3 Chamaerops Humilis & a butia capitia. I also couldn't resist & bought another phoenix canariesis but will probably have to wrap it in fleece. I'm hoping that this little lot will survive th…

    

    Last reply by Alberto, June 16, 2009
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    Cocos nucifera and seawater fertilization

    June 14, 2009 by Palehorse

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    I have 5 two year old coconuts that seem to be doing well here about 1/4 mile off the beach in south Texas. I have read that coconuts like to be "fertilized" occasionally with seawater, mainly for the chlorine in the sodium chloride, and other trace minerals. I have read some of the excellent expert opinions from the veterans on this board and I would like to get your opinion on this matter. Thanks

    

    Last reply by Palmy, June 16, 2009
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    Terra preta?

    June 16, 2009 by Zeeth

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    I found this article on how to make terra preta, supposedly some of the most fertile soil in the world. http://www.instructables.com/id/Make_your_...nd_Terra_Preta/ How well do you guys think palms will grow in it?

    

    Last reply by Zeeth, June 16, 2009
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    geminating phoenix rupicola

    June 16, 2009 by cencalpalmguy

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    I just recieved my third shipment of p. rupicola and would like any germination tips I can get. My first two appempts I soaked the seesd for 3 days in warm water and daconil fungicide and then placed them in slightly damp peat in a ziplock tub with nothing but fuzzy seeds after 2 months. This method worked great for my p. canariensis and others with the tubs sitting in my garage in the heat. I'll take any advice I can get. Thanks, Chad.

    

    Last reply by tropicalb, June 16, 2009
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    Photos of my two triple Archontophoenix

    June 15, 2009 by cagary

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    Tallest in the back is Archontophoenix purpurea, to the left (shortest) is A. myolensis and the other is A. tuckeri. Next group: Right is A. maxima, center is A. alexandrae (Beatrice), left A. cunninghamiana. Didn't notice any difference at all as far as winter damage goes. All came through without any problem. Anyone ever have any winter damage on any of the species?

    

    Last reply by Palm Hound, June 16, 2009
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    So what are these?

    June 15, 2009 by Logolight

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    I've seen only a few around Jacksonville but I can't figure out what palms they are. thanks.

    

    Last reply by ron@springhammock, June 16, 2009
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    Irrigation zones

    June 12, 2009 by Wai`anae Steve

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    I've been using hose end timers run by batteries, but they fail from time to time and either the plants get no water until I notice it or the darn things don't shut off and the water runs for days. I"ve thought of switching to the low voltage system but wonder how long a run can I make before the voltage drop on the wire is so much that it won't opperate the valve? I might have runs of as much as 600' Wai`anae STeve

    

    Last reply by Mats, June 16, 2009
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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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