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   Phoenix rupicola X reclinata

   February 2, 2009 by chris78

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   I have a few P. rupicola X reclinata.... and one is fruiting heavily for a few years..... I tried to eat a few and they taste like a date, just not as sweet.... A friend has been growing plants from these seeds and have gotten some nice looking palms.. The first picture is a male tree and the picture of the seeds are the female tree.... They are fast growing trees and have both taken 2 nights at 18F..... The male got about 50% burn and the female got about 1/3 burn, but the female tree is in a more protected spot.... The seed ripen in spring and the picture was taken a few days ago...

   

   Last reply by iamjv, February 2, 2009
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   Interesting News Ariticle

   February 2, 2009 by NBTX11

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   Don't mess with this dude's palm trees. Donna man charged in slaying at his family's palm tree farm http://www.valleymorningstar.com/news/fami...uthorities.html EDINBURG - A 25-year-old arborist was charged with murder Friday after a man he accused of theft died from injuries sustained in an attack earlier this week. Authorities originally arrested Graham Garfield, of Donna, on two counts of attempted murder after investigatgors said he shot at three men Tuesday as they fled his family's tree farm near the intersection of Val Verde and Canton roads, southeast of Edinburg. Early Friday, the family of one of the victims - 21-year-old Alejandro Estrada - t…

   

   Last reply by BS Man about Palms, February 2, 2009
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   Madagascar Slideshow Presentation by Jeff Marcus 1 2

   January 29, 2009 by Dypsisdean

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   The Palm Society of Southern California and Jeff Marcus of Floribunda Palms and Exotics allowed me to experiment some more with new slideshow software and techniques. A 90 minute audio/video presentation with 115 slides of THE MADAGASCAR EXPEDITION OF JEFF AND SUCHIN MARCUS recorded at the PSSC annual Banquet.

   

   Last reply by rthink, February 2, 2009

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   Dypsis Baronii

   February 1, 2009 by ellidro

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   For the last few weeks every time I watered my Baronii a hummingbird would fly off. I got curious and looked a little closer at the Baronii and this is what I found. Here's a pic of the host. This was taken about August. I tried taking pics this AM but due to the sun I couldn't get a good shot. I'll try again tonight.

   

   Last reply by DoomsDave, February 2, 2009
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   Now is the time to look for some real deals

   February 2, 2009 by _Keith

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   Just got back from the local grocery stores. They are giving away good sized palms, tropical plants, etc. There are some real deals out there. Keep an eye out this spring.

   

   Last reply by _Keith, February 2, 2009
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   Frost removal

   January 31, 2009 by falcon1988

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   Good morning Everyone, Hope things are well I just wanted to know how to remove frost from palms safely without harming the palm I heard by others if the temp out side is above 32 and before the sunrise something like that well i think thats just a myth on 1/22/08 I hit 37-38 for a low plus light frost and I woke up early that morning to reduce my frost damage however i hose down what i can reach and what i found out it doesn't matter I still gotten the damage if i haven't so I think its a myth that got busted my hurricane palm has minor and my spindle is completely brown i am upset about the spindle its only 3 feet tall my coconut has minor and my veitchia arec…

   

   Last reply by _Keith, February 2, 2009
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   Butia eriospatha

   January 30, 2009 by Nigel

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   2 years ago I went to the area around Curitabamos in Santa caterina to see the wild populations of Butia erisopatha, a truly phenomenal sight. I returned last week to find that where previously stood these 100 year old palms, were now planted the vile Pinus for pulp. All destroyed as fas as you can see. This crime has spread across much of south america. The pulp industry is so powerful it seems immune to the laws made to protect the environemnt and these trees.

   

   Last reply by Jonathan, February 1, 2009
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   Palm ID

   February 1, 2009 by hammad

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   Hello - The photo's whose links you see at the bottom are of prichardia palms taken in Karachi, Pakistan. Just wanted to know which sort prichardia palms these are. Looking forward to someone's help. http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc284/h...chardiaPalm.jpg http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc284/h...Dia-Palm-05.jpg http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc284/h...Dia-Palm-04.jpg http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc284/h...Dia-Palm-03.jpg http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc284/h...Dia-Palm-02.jpg http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc284/h...Dia-Palm-01.jpg

   

   Last reply by BS Man about Palms, February 1, 2009
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    Palms & hydrogen peroxide

    January 28, 2009 by PalmatierMeg

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    Hello everyone, I've been researching care of my bat flower (Tacca chanterieri) and I came across the following advice on the Veseys website: "When watering, occasionally add a cup of hydrogen peroxide per gallon of water. The extra oxygen will kill fungus spores, prevent root rot and encourage roots to grow." Will that same practice work on potted palms & seedlings (impractical for planted palms)? Rot and fungus can be real problems for small/young palms. Has anyone tried this? Please weigh in. Thanks. Meg

    

    Last reply by Alicehunter2000, February 1, 2009

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    reclinata disease

    February 1, 2009 by palmboi

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    I have pics from a non palmie freind who is concerned about her P. reclinata growing in tampa. individual trunks have been declining one by one and existing growth is not vigorous, this clump has been fertilized regular with a standard (probably Lesco) and other than standard esthetic sucker pruning. has previously had no noticable problams, Ie no Ganoderma conchs. I did attend Dr Monica Elliots lecture on Texas palmetto decline, but not well versed on diseases so any opinions would be appreciated. Thanks

    

    Last reply by palmboi, February 1, 2009
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    Acrocomia karukerana

    February 1, 2009 by olivier971

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    Here is some pictures of Acrocomia karukerana taken in Guadeloupe

    

    Last reply by gyuseppe, February 1, 2009
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    Lightning bolt leaflets

    January 30, 2009 by carolinapalms

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    I am fairly new to palms; however, I have never seen this occur. I also have not seen any post related to this occurence. Is this rare? Butia Capitata

    

    Last reply by AJQ, February 1, 2009
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    Phoenix theothrasti vs Phoenix dactylifera.

    January 31, 2009 by AJQ

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    Apart from the obvious colder hardiness of the Theo, what other differences between the two of them? They both sucker but is one more prolific than the other? Are the trunks similar or does the Theo have a thinner trunk than the Dacty or is there still too much varability? Which is the faster grower of the two and by how much? Regards Andy.

    

    Last reply by JD in the OC, February 1, 2009
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    Our smallest variegated palm

    May 2, 2008 by JD in the OC

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    Wodyetia sp.

    

    Last reply by JD in the OC, February 1, 2009
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    palms from Jeff in Costa Rica aka jeff in tampa

    January 31, 2009 by tikitiki

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    When Jeff was moving from Tampa he sold some of his palms to good homes on this board. If you bought some he may want to see how his babies have all grown up. I bought some from him and here they are. Archontophoenix maxima To give you an idea on the size Archontophoenix myolensis Archontophoenix tuckeri Jeff pulled this out of the ground it looked a bit sad and had very little root structure but it did not care at all.

    

    Last reply by Jeff in St Pete, February 1, 2009
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    Licuala's

    January 29, 2009 by bubba

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    This is my Licuala grandis that I purchased from Fairchild in 2005. Although it is a slow grower it is a beauty.After 4 years,it is finally making a small trunk. I will have to wait 40 years for those 12 footers they have at Fairchild. Here it is as taken this morning. I do not see any cold damage: It would be great to see other Posts of this Palm as I cannot get enough of it.

    

    Last reply by Central Floridave, February 1, 2009
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    Adonidia merrellii frond defects

    January 26, 2009 by AJQ

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    Here are some pictures of Adonidia merrellii frond defects, any idea as to what the problem is? They are about 3 years old and this the first time this has happen to otherwise healthy Plants. Is it under/over watering, RSM or some sort of fungal infection? How do I stop it? Regards Andy.

    

    Last reply by madgav, January 31, 2009
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    Post Freeze Coconuts

    January 26, 2009 by bubba

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    The Coconuts had no damage that I could detect Post Freeze over here in PB. I should say we did not experience a Freeze:

    

    Last reply by edbrown_III, January 31, 2009
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    Ptcyhosperma or Hydriastele

    January 30, 2009 by Walter John

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    Last year I brought back from Cairns, seeds of both Ptcyhosperma ( unknown growing in Kuranda) and Hydriastele (some Mikey gave me). I got them mixed up, sewed them in a couple of different pots and only these two guys have emerged. Looking for an ID at this early stage. Thanks folks

    

    Last reply by Walter John, January 31, 2009
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    Florida Freeze 1/21 & 1/22

    January 23, 2009 by Tag

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    I wanted to share my observations from this last cold event. No pictures this go round, just observations. This last freeze was the coldest I had experienced in Jacksonville as a palm enthusiast. Prior to this event, the coldest my yard had seen was 26. The last two years, our low was only 28. The morning of 1/21 I was forecast to hit 29 by NWS, 27 by Wunderground, and 30 by Weather.com. As such, I did not protect anything. I woke up that morning to 27. This was supposed to be the coldest of the two nights. During the day, the forecast plummeted and I went into panic mode. NWS now had me forecast at 23, Wunderground 22, and Weather.com 23. After work, I protect…

    

    Last reply by edbrown_III, January 31, 2009

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    One is a Coconut

    January 30, 2009 by bubba

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    I just don't know. I think they are rastling:

    

    Last reply by bubba, January 31, 2009
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    Butia yellowing

    December 29, 2008 by chevsen

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    I have a few 25 gallon butia capitata that are showing significant yellow new growth. The old growth looks great. I bought these about a month ago and have not been able to get them all in the ground until yesterday. While in their containers, all showed slight to moderate yellowing on new growth, which I assumed was due to a nutrient deficiency (manganese perhaps?). Anyway, these palms were subsequently stressed with approximately 14" of wet snow on December 17th, followed by a 21F night and several mid-20's nights thereafter. Because of the recent cold weather in the high desert of Southern California, they have been in average temps < 40F since the snow (this i…

    

    Last reply by iamjv, January 31, 2009
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    I would ask to ID the species

    January 31, 2009 by John Case

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    Ladies and gents: Please check this photo.......pretty amazing! Palms and eclipses Happy viewing!

    

    Last reply by edric, January 31, 2009
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    Wheelbarrow of love

    January 30, 2009 by Walter John

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    Of course you do, it's my old wheelbarrow turned Rhapis mobile garden unit. Now here's the thing, I was considering taking this along to our upcoming annual Palm and Cycad show here in Brisbane. Do you think it would be worth while ? I'm not convinced and I would like some feedback please. It would be placed near the entrance with all the display plants. Do you think it might make a worthwhile addition ? And in one corner of Wal's WOL I have a small Dypsis planted, tis a D.remotifolia and growing nicely.

    

    Last reply by Tassie_Troy1971, January 31, 2009
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    Chambeyronia Macrocarpa 1 2

    January 17, 2009 by edric

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    Some of you may have already seen this photo, but for those of you that haven't it's a sight to see, Ed

    

    Last reply by joe_OC, January 30, 2009

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