DISCUSSING PALM TREES WORLDWIDE

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   Dypsis carlsmithii

   June 26, 2006 by bgl

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   And while on the topic of colorful Dypsis, I posted this photo a couple of months ago. This was right after an old frond/crownshaft had fallen off, displaying the vibrant color for the first time. The date was April 28 (2006).

   

   Last reply by Davidl, June 5, 2009
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   Orania ravaka

   July 22, 2006 by quaman58

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   When Jeff posted his pics from Madagascar a couple months back, I was smitten by this big Howea belmoreana lookin' thing in the background, which turned out to be an Oriana. So naturally, I've just got to have one--even though I know ZERO about it. Can't find much info on them, not to mention their availability status. (If any) Anyone knowledgeble on this one? Bret

   

   Last reply by Mark Heath, June 5, 2009
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   Manambe Lavaka

   June 2, 2009 by MattyB

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   Here's an old shot of the rainforest area from Sept. '07 when I just started planting. And here it is today. Bizzy is growing great! And Pritchardia is truckin' along.

   

   Last reply by paulgila, June 5, 2009
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   Palm ID HELP - a big one!

   June 1, 2009 by FRITO

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   This is the large pinnate palm in the center that dwarfs the car. Located in Ft Myers, FL blue latan palm on the left, silver bismark on the far right.

   

   Last reply by Jasen, June 5, 2009
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   The "other" Borassus, from Madagascar and New Guinea

   June 4, 2009 by Carlo Morici

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   Kew's World Checklist includes the following species: Africa > Borassus aethiopum Mart., Hist. Nat. Palm. 3: 221 (1838). Africa > Borassus akeassii Bayton, Ouédr. & Guinko, Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 150: 420 (2006). Asia > Borassus flabellifer L., Sp. Pl.: 1187 (1753). New Guinea > Borassus heineanus Becc., Webbia 4: 354 (1914). Madagascar > Borassus madagascariensis (Jum. & H.Perrier) Bojer ex Jum. & H.Perrier, Ann. Inst. Bot.-Géol. Colon. Marseille, III, 1(1): 61, t. 33-35 (1913). See, there is a new African species described in 2006 and B.sambiranensis from Madagascar is now included in B.aethiopum. I a…

   

   Last reply by Carlo Morici, June 5, 2009
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   Dypsis cadabadadae

   June 1, 2009 by NatureGirl

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   I'm beginning to think I have a dud. I planted where I was expecting it to clump and make some shade for my porch. But, it is about 5ft tall and still single. Are they slow to clump or did I just get a freak?

   

   Last reply by Moose, June 5, 2009
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   Feather palm IDs please

   June 4, 2009 by PalmatierMeg

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   A year ago when I was really getting into the palm scene, Rusty on Pine Island was gracious enought to give me a tour of his garden and gift me with a number of palm seedlings (thanks again, Rusty). However, in the course of potting, switching things around and planting I lost track of who was who. I planted all three on the east side of the yard and, while I am not totally in the dark, I would like more practiced eyes to help me determine ID. I know he gave me an Archonotophoenix, Carpenteria, Veitchia joannis and V. winin. Palm #1 This is the most robust and fastest growing of the three, with a trunk about 3" in diameter

   

   Last reply by Jose Maria, June 4, 2009
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   Pigafetta sp.

   February 23, 2007 by www.dadluvsu.com

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   Anyone ever tried any Pigafetta's in South Florida... :laugh: even if just for the giggle of seeing something grow 10-15 cm of leaf per day? ???

   

   Last reply by Philpalm, June 4, 2009
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    What is this horrible stuff!

    June 3, 2009 by Lucinda

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    A most unpleasant surprise turned up when checking my Chambeyronia m. seeds sitting in sterile Fafard germinating mix, in Sterlite plastic containers resting on a heat mat. The seeds were covered with icky slime, translucent mushrooms and long white strings that looked like intestines from some small animal. The Fafard/plastic bin/heat mat combination has been a tried and true germination method for me for the past two years... but this is the first time I've ever seen anything like this. What is it????? Where did it come from???? And most importantly: What can I do to save the seeds? As a quick first aid measure, I gave them all a mild bleach bath, dumped the mix in …

    

    Last reply by edric, June 4, 2009

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    id brahea

    June 4, 2009 by gyuseppe

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    I have this Brahea dulcis, I would like some confirmation, thanks

    

    Last reply by gyuseppe, June 4, 2009
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    lowe's teddy bear advice

    June 3, 2009 by CromulentKevin

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    Howdy. I've looked at some of the old threads regarding this, but can't come to a conclusion as to how to proceed. I have one of the Lowe's originated teddy bears sitting here (the ones in lava that are too big for the pots). I got it last year and it has been sitting in its pot since. It handled the Temecula winter okay with only fairly minor damage in a fairly protected spot in my yard (canopy, near a pool, amongst beach rocks, etc). But it hasn't moved a bit since I got it. It was received with 2 unopened fronds, one really ridiculously stretched/tall for the size of the base. I figure my only hope for it is to get it into the ground. But it does seem weird to plant it…

    

    Last reply by osideterry, June 4, 2009
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    Ok Here are the Australia pictures...As promised

    June 3, 2009 by Manolitus

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    Ok folks, Here are some of the pictures from my Australia trip. The humans in the pictures are me and my wife. Again thanks to those that offered their advice. First set of pictures from the Flecker/Cairns Botanical gardens. Hope you enjoy: Nice Joey(s)

    

    Last reply by epicure3, June 4, 2009
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    WHAT IS A CROWNSHAFT?

    June 22, 2006 by Robert Lee Riffle

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    I think one of the most misunderstood and misused terms in speaking/writing about palms is “crownshaft.” Many folks do not seem to really understand just what it is and how to identify those species that exhibit one. So, what IS it? First of all it _IS_ a shaft---or column---which is found just above the trunk and just beneath the crown of leaves. It is usually green in color but may be a different color from that of the leaves themselves, including white, blue, red, brownish or orange. Secondly, it is formed from the expanded bases of the leaves in the crown--i.e., it actually consists of parts of the living leaves (the BASES of the leaves) on the tree. These…

    

    Last reply by palmmermaid, June 4, 2009

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    Dypsis crinita

    June 3, 2009 by PalmatierMeg

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    I know I recently posted a new red leaf on my Calyptrocalyx polyphyllus, but this morning I went outside and saw one on my Dypsis crinita. This poor little D. crinita has had a rough go since I bought it in March 2008 - and it's all my fault. I planted it in the back yard where I thought it would get part sun but it ended up in full, withering FL sun. It struggled, then declined. By fall I realized it would be a goner if I didn't do something. So I dug it up, plunked it in a 7g pot and moved it to the front garden under the Thrinax radiata. It moped all winter but this spring came back to life. If it continues to do well I may try planting it again in the back yard - t…

    

    Last reply by The Germinator, June 4, 2009
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    Rhapidophyllum hystrix in habitat

    May 25, 2009 by SubTropicRay

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    My wife and I took a trip to south central Florida's Highlands Hammock State Park on Sunday. Located near Sebring, the park offers many different trails in an area with Florida's greatest concentration of bio-diversity. Florida's rare Needle Palm, Rhapidophyllum hystrix, thrives in the many hammocks within the park. Here are some photos.

    

    Last reply by jayfro6, June 4, 2009

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    Australia Pictures

    June 3, 2009 by Manolitus

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    Sorry gang. I'm a MAC/Apple guy and I am having a little trouble uploading the pics. Stand by why I figure this out. Manny

    

    Last reply by osideterry, June 3, 2009
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    Roystonea regia

    May 30, 2009 by Moose

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    My Roystonea regia is flowering for the first time . This is not a remarkable event in South Florida but is a special occasion to me personally. The mother of this palm was 50+ feet and was growing at my old house about five blocks from my cuurent home. She was a very impressive specimen She had her trunk snap off at the five foot mark during Hurricane Andrew in August 1992 . When I moved in Oct.1994 to the current homestead, I dug up two of her children that were approximately 24 inches tall. They made the move with me . That is why I am exited to see that her DNA will move on. I guess I am having a "Lion King, Circle of Life" moment. Photo #1 inflorescense …

    

    Last reply by Moose, June 3, 2009
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    PRA in Parajubaea country

    May 25, 2009 by Tassie_Troy1971

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    Hi everyone Sol (Nomolos)and i went down to see Marcus the Irishman teacher whom lives in the hills above Cygnet . The area has thick wooded bush and green grassland ,gets alot more rain than up my way. He has 50 acres and has around 50 various parajubaeas planted out .

    

    Last reply by PalmGuyWC, June 3, 2009
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    Recent CIDP Trimming

    June 1, 2009 by OverGrown

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    A few weeks ago these landmark CIDP's were trimmed, so I snapped a pic.

    

    Last reply by Morabeza, June 3, 2009
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    Pictures from Australia

    June 3, 2009 by Manolitus

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    Hey All, I got back from a quite a long trip early last week and I had the opportunity to visit the land down under. In a nut shell: I love Cairns ( pronounced Cannes ). Sydney is great, but there is nothing like the tropical north of Australia; it is gorgeous. Quite a treat for a tropical loving bloke like me ! In Cairns the red sealing wax were growing like weeds. It was just so amazing to walk into a regular little shopping center and see a 30 ft. Vershefeltia. Just awesome. Here are some of the pics I took. For those who recommended the Flecker Botanical Gardens also known as the Cairns Botanical Garden, spot on. Although not very big, it was really wel…

    

    Last reply by Manolitus, June 3, 2009
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    Red with envy

    May 31, 2009 by Gbarce

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    I spotted this palm in one of the plant shops. I think its a Calyptrocalyx but I have know idea of the exact species . The new leaf is just striking - a very clear and bright red.

    

    Last reply by palmislandRandy, June 2, 2009
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    Using technology to map palms

    June 2, 2009 by TonyDFW

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    Jason has used the latest free technology to map some cold hardy palms in Dallas. Check it out here. http://www.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&...513cd2605989e06 Do you know of any other palm maps like this? Dallas palms map

    

    Last reply by sonoranfans, June 2, 2009
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    queen infructescence

    June 1, 2009 by CromulentKevin

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    This probably isn't worth a separate post because it is just about a boring ol' queen. . .but this morning I heard a loud series of snapping noises and it turned out that one of my queens had such a heavy load of unripe seeds that it snapped off several fronds. I cut everything down and snapped a picture. I was just impressed with the size of the infructescence compared to other queens I have. . .this thing really really wanted to make babies. . .and there is another cluster nearly as big on the same tree that is still stuck up there! I don't know what it weighs, but I'm estimating at least 150lbs, probably more since I can barely lift it off the ground. Luckily I didn't …

    

    Last reply by DoomsDave, June 2, 2009

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    A bizarre hybrid

    May 31, 2009 by Gtlevine

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    Three years ago I purchased a hybrid palm from Floribunda labeled Dypsis Leptocheilos x Dypsis Decaryii. As the palm grew it began to change and did not look like the normal Leptocheilos x Decaryii hybrids but more like a Decaryii. I began to get a little bummed that I may have just ended up with a Decaryii. I planted the palm next to my other Decaryii and over the last two years watched the palm transform into an amazing looking palm. It is obvious it is a hybrid now, but it looks more on the Decaryii side and is obviously very unique. It is actually much nicer than my standard Leptocheilos x Decaryii hybrids. The leaves are dark green, not grey like Decaryii, they are s…

    

    Last reply by Kim, June 2, 2009

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    Palm ID

    June 1, 2009 by realarch

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    Saw a couple of nice groupings of this palm in Hilo and wasn't sure of the species. From reference material I thought possibly S. amara. Quite a striking palm and the ripe fruit was large and plentiful. Thought someone might have experience with this palm and growth habit. Thanks. Tim

    

    Last reply by PalmGuyWC, June 2, 2009

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