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   Need a Rhapis ID

   March 13, 2009 by JD in the OC

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   This is a Rhapis I bought recently. Its leaves are lanceolate and very stiff. It is not Rhapis KOBAN because I already have that. This one takes full sun at a young age, has a thick trunk with robust petioles, and is a very profuse clumper. Any ideas? I have been calling it "Rhapis lanceolata"

   

   Last reply by JEFF from Trabuco Canyon CA, March 15, 2009
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   Dypsis "fine leaf"

   March 12, 2009 by PalmatierMeg

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   Last fall I bought a Dypsis "fine leaf" at the D'Asign Source sale and kept it potted thru winter. We will be doing a planting binge this weekend. I haven't been able to pin down specific info about this palm, such as How tall does it get? Is it understory, emergent or in-between? Does it require rich soil with lots of compost? Will it take sun or require deep shade? I appreciate any input. I want to give this palm the happiest home I can. Thanks to all

   

   Last reply by Central Floridave, March 14, 2009
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   Germinating Seed

   February 27, 2009 by carolinapalms

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   I am trying to learn how to germinate seeds. I have been successful with Sabal Palmetto. However some other seeds seem to have fungus growing on the exposed surface. I have sprayed these seeds with fungicide. Was this the correct thing to do? In the future should I put some fungicide powder on seed? If so, what product (Name Brand would be helpful) should I use. I am using the baggy method. Thanks, Tim

   

   Last reply by John in Andalucia, March 14, 2009
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   It ain't all pretty

   March 12, 2009 by _Keith

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   It is spring here. I just hauled in my 5th yard of mulch. By my best efforts I have 12 yards to go, hauled in one pickup truck load at a time. Not to mention the fertilizer, glad that winter is over, and now waiting for rain for I know soon to come is the spring drought before the summer rains begin. And the Roundup and the weed eating. Compost in the beds I envision starting this year. I am working my butt off to insure that the (palm) growing season goes well. I could go on and on about my efforts this spring to insure a good summer. Tell me about yours.

   

   Last reply by _Keith, March 14, 2009
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   Phoenix rupicola

   March 10, 2009 by AJQ

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   Anyone growing these? If so how are they doing? How hardy are they? Do they take the wind well? Many thanks. Regards Andy.

   

   Last reply by DoomsDave, March 14, 2009

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   Jeff Searle's nursery

   March 9, 2009 by PalmatierMeg

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   Hello palm lovers, When I went to Jeff's spring sale this year, I carried my camera and took photos of the fabulous palms that landscaped his nursery. I will post these with little comment. Some of them I recognized, others I wasn't so sure. But centerpiece for me was the enormouse Raphia (take note, Kris, the trunk is massive).

   

   Last reply by Jeff Searle, March 14, 2009
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   Seedling smells of mildew

   March 12, 2009 by freddyuk

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   I have several year old seedlings in various stages of growth. Some have stalled in growth after the first two leaves emerged at the end of last summer. The seed pods are still firm so i assume have nutrients left in them but no sign of any new growth. One seedling definitely smelt mildewy so i decided to repot in fresh medium and in the process check for damage to the root and find out what was going on. I was amazed to see a huge root system with white roots showing so i assume they are viable? I had to find a bigger pot as the roots were so large. Is this normal and should i have left it as it did smell rotten but obviously was not dead. Was there a better alternati…

   

   Last reply by Kostas, March 13, 2009
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   Palm ID

   March 10, 2009 by Kev Spence

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   Here are a couple of palms from our recent trip to the Portugese island of Madeira of which my ID is uncertain. We are discussing this on the EPS at the moment but will not put possibles up for fear of influencing any thoughts here on the IPS. The second palm.

   

   Last reply by paulgila, March 13, 2009
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    Seaweed

    March 11, 2009 by nomolos

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    About 5 years ago there was a discussion on the old board about the benefits of seaweed. So on the weekend I got some seaweed, washed it chopped it and spread i aroud the palms - who else uses it Pic of washed seaweed ready for chopping

    

    Last reply by JD in the OC, March 13, 2009
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    Dypsis boiviniana

    March 12, 2009 by PalmatierMeg

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    At the Searle sale last Saturday I found this little Dypsis boiviniana. It is a tiny thing and I cannot find much info about it. I assume it is an understory palm, that it requires shade, rich soil, lots of warmth and moisture. Correct me if I am wrong. But can it take SW FL alkaline sandy soil (even with amendments)? I know many Dypsis can't. How tall will it get? If necessary, I keep this little guy potted. All opinions considered. Thanks.

    

    Last reply by PalmatierMeg, March 13, 2009
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    Is This Just Scale?

    March 9, 2009 by freakypalmguy

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    I found this on my Washy filifera the other day. It is doing some damage. I can squeeze them and they ooze goo. They just have an irregular shape. All the other scale I have seen is round.

    

    Last reply by palmazon, March 13, 2009
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    Had to dig up my Bismarkia - Bad 1 2

    November 30, 2007 by _Keith

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    I have some tree work being done tomorrow, aka removed. Tree person advised that I dig up the bizzie as he could not guarantee it not taking a falling branch. It has been in 1 year and was maybe a 30 gallon. So, I dug it up. Horrible time of year to do so. Would it be better to leave it in a pot till late spring and plant then, or just do the transplant and pray? Whether in the pot or in the ground, it will be in the same microclimate.

    

    Last reply by _Keith, March 13, 2009
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    Green house pics

    March 8, 2009 by rockos82

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    Pics from left to right

    

    Last reply by rockos82, March 13, 2009
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    vacuum packing of palmseeds

    March 9, 2009 by Viking

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    Hi! For many reasons i would like to store my palmseeds, and i want to maintain the best possible quality on my seeds. Because of this i am considering buying a vacuum packing machine, with this machine i can store my seeds in high quality container sacks that tolerates freezing. So if anyone have any expirience with vacuum packing of palmseeds or think it will prolong the quality of the seeds please let me know.

    

    Last reply by Alberto, March 13, 2009
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    Bare Root Shipping Euterpe espiritosantensis

    March 9, 2009 by Dan OKeeffe

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    Has anyone had success bare root shipping Euterpe espiritosantensis?

    

    Last reply by joe_OC, March 12, 2009
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    Germinating Astrocaryum

    March 12, 2009 by www.dadluvsu.com

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    Anyone know any tricks to prepare these seeds for sewing... I remember Kai talking about sawing them or something... I don't wanna wait 4 years for seedlings.

    

    Last reply by MattyB, March 12, 2009
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    Linospadix monostachys and me

    March 9, 2009 by PalmatierMeg

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    Hello to all, So I went to the Searle spring sale on March 7 and spent some of my kids' inheritance. And I will surely annoy many people during the coming days with photos and questions about some of my acquisitions. During my 4 hours at the sale I must have trolled the shade house at least 20 times. And midway along the main isle early on I saw a lone Linospadix monostachya (walking stick palm), which, according to FTG needs warmth (which I can provide in SW FL most of the year), shade and acidic soil and is probably a poor choice for south FL. Every time I walked the aisle, this little palm called to me, "Take me home." And I would say, "If I do I will probably…

    

    Last reply by Phil, March 12, 2009
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    What lurks in your palm trees?

    March 11, 2009 by CromulentKevin

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    So I was doing yardwork and ended up yanking off some old leaf bases from some queen palms (mostly just the ones that came off easily). I found all sorts of horrible things in there. The most irritating thing was there was a lot of mold/mildew growth tucked in there which I hope will not hurt the palms. I haven't seen it so prevalent before, but maybe it is due to the recent heavy rains. But then of course there was the obligatory spiders, weird albino insects, and all manner of creepy crawly which lovingly managed to fall onto my face as I was pulling their homes apart. So this begs the question, what is the oddest thing you've found in your palm trees? Rats? Snakes? Joh…

    

    Last reply by Creekside, March 12, 2009
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    Gizella Kopstick ID needed please:

    March 5, 2009 by Guest LeftCoastAngler

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    Is this a Royal & Queen? There was no ID on it.

    

    Last reply by SubTropicRay, March 12, 2009
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    Beccariophoenix -- show us yours! 1 2

    February 23, 2009 by DoomsDave

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    When I was photographing the Ravenea xerophylla (sp?) in the center, I also got the better part of a nice, large Beccariphoneix at this garden in La Habra, California. For those who don't know, it's big, green giant Badminton birdie on the right. Show us yours, y'all!

    

    Last reply by SubTropicRay, March 12, 2009

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    king palms

    March 10, 2009 by cencalpalmguy

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    I know those of you that live in Florida and So. Cal. probably refuse to grow these due to the abundance of them, but here in the Fresno area of Ca. we are limited due to the heavy frosts and fog of the winter and the intense heat and drought of the summer. Every yard around has queen palms, so if I were to go with a king, what would it be? Are a. cunninghamiana and a. illawara the same thing? Which is more cold tolerant? I looked on Ortanique and r.p.s. and neither site had them listed. Thanks, Chad.

    

    Last reply by Jonathan, March 12, 2009
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    Ceroxylon Sasimae

    March 11, 2009 by Zayin

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    I've read a little bit of information on this palm and cannot find any photos on line nor in any palm encyclopedias. I understand that they are almost extinct in the wild (in a couple of private coffee plantations) and I havent heard of this palm being in cultivation. Has anyone ever seen a C.sasimae ? Thanks

    

    Last reply by JasonD, March 11, 2009

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    See Share-A-Site Comment Below

    March 11, 2009 by Paul The Palm Doctor!

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    I don't know how else to reach your collective hearts. Please take a minute to read my entry in the Share-A-Site Section. I'm really hurting because of my fellow palm lovers rejections. Paul

    

    Last reply by Paul The Palm Doctor!, March 11, 2009
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    Majesty Palm (R. Rivularis) mold issue

    March 10, 2009 by jasons

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    Hi all, I have a majesty palm in my back yard (I actually have 4 but only one is sick). Yesterday - I noticed that my tallest one has a black mold growing where the new spear/fronds are sprouting at the top of the crown. Could this be a result of some of the freezes/snow we had back in December? I have read that tender palms can have mold problems after cold weather or hard freezes, but this past winter was really no different than the previous winters we have had. In fact, I barely have any frond damage from the few frosts/freezes we had this year. This palm has been in the ground for several years; the trunk is almost 6' tall and it is otherwise green and he…

    

    Last reply by jasons, March 11, 2009
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    some Garden pics

    March 4, 2009 by Walter John

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    Bought new batteries for my camera, charged them last night, road test this morning, let's go to the video: Tea tree mulch cover with sheep manure underlay. Cramped into this small garden are: 2 x Wodyetis, 2 x Carpentarias, Livistona humilis, Livistona meulleri, Dypsis baronii, Ptychosperma salomonense, Dypsis pembana, group of 3 unknown Veitchias. See, it's not just americans who do the palm cramp. Toe to toe pic of L.humilis. Looking great I must say myself, okay, it's my Palm of the Month ........again.

    

    Last reply by SubTropicRay, March 11, 2009