DISCUSSING PALM TREES WORLDWIDE

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   Archontophoenix purpurea

   January 10, 2009 by freakypalmguy

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   Phils info in his thread got me wondering if what I has is really A. purpurea as it was labeled when I bought it. It definitely has ramenta on the trunk and petiole, but none to be found on leaflets. Here are the shots.

   

   Last reply by DoomsDave, January 13, 2009
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   Seedling Care

   January 11, 2009 by carolinapalms

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   I potted several seedlings about 4 weeks ago. I was thinking about giving them a little Alaska Fish Fertizler. The bottle states that this should be used during the growing season. Is it a good idea to use this now? I believe that some people on this forum have stated that this product contains Humic Acid. Is that correct?

   

   Last reply by kahili, January 12, 2009
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   ceroxylon

   January 12, 2009 by gilles06

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   Hi guys, Is there a ceroxylon able to succeed in dry summer mediteranean Z9b climate? Must it be grown in shade? Thanks. Gilles06.

   

   Last reply by MattyB, January 12, 2009
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   Show them Braheas! 1 2

   January 1, 2009 by DoomsDave

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   Here's a pic of my infamous Lazarus Brahea armata, 4 years away from death's door in a 15-gallon bucket of nearly pure sand.

   

   Last reply by freakypalmguy, January 12, 2009

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   Visiting Hawaii- Where da palms?

   January 12, 2009 by ViveroLaVida

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   Hey Guys and Gals I am visiting Hawaii for the first time in a couple of weeks and am looking for any tips on gardens or cool palms to check out while I am there. I will be visiting Oahu, Maui and Kauai. Unfortunately I am not going to the big Island and will not be able to checkout Bo's garden or any of the other awesome gardens of the famed Leilani estates. I am going with my wife and 3 yr old so no hardcore backcountry. Thanks in advance. Oscar

   

   Last reply by realarch, January 12, 2009
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   A Final Statement 1 2 3

   January 10, 2009 by rafiki

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   [] To Bo, Dean and all those seriously into the botanical science part of the palm world! I have attached some reasons why I will no longer be contributing to Palmtalk. Cheers! Bill. A_final_statement.doc

   

   Last reply by bgl, January 12, 2009

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   can seeds freeze?

   January 11, 2009 by gilles06

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   Hi guys, I have ordered some palm seeds from rarepalmseeds last week. The temperatures actually are very low. They drop to 5 or 10 F in some part of northern europe like germany, belgium, uk... Can seeds survive to theese temperature? merci. Gilles06.

   

   Last reply by gilles06, January 12, 2009
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   Problem with Prestoea acuminata var. montana seedlings...

   January 9, 2009 by Kostas

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   Hello! I recently got some Prestoea acuminata var. montana seeds which actually all came germinated but were already starting to show problems...I potted them all up individually in plastic water cups(with holes drilled on the bottom) and with another plastic cup underneath to keep things clean as they were all destined for my windowsil.I watered them all up very thoroughly and positioned them on my windowsil,where i keep my most tender palms that germinate in winter,for their first winter.I also keep there any small palm i want to give special attention and to date,hadnt lost any palm placed there.Anyway,in the next few days,most showed some spear browning and it was …

   

   Last reply by Kostas, January 12, 2009
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    Dypsis nauseosa

    January 8, 2009 by tikitiki

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    Not sure what the name is now. Mine is a bit small but love the new red leaf when it is there. Show them if you got them.

    

    Last reply by BS Man about Palms, January 12, 2009
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    Some pics

    January 11, 2009 by street124

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    Last reply by Pivi, January 11, 2009
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    Acanthopoenix rouselii

    December 20, 2008 by street124

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    Has anyone got this one and can anyone tell me the difference between the three species (appearance & culture). Thanks.

    

    Last reply by street124, January 11, 2009
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    Palm to ID

    January 9, 2009 by basilio

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    Was a gift. Your help is appreciated!!! Thanks

    

    Last reply by basilio, January 11, 2009
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    Palms at the local mall

    January 11, 2009 by street124

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    Last reply by street124, January 11, 2009
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    Some new pics, was a beautiful day today!

    January 11, 2009 by Borgy230

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    Just wanted to share some more pictures today, couldnt resist since it was soooooo nice out!

    

    Last reply by Jeff Searle, January 11, 2009
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    my yard in Orlando 1 2

    January 3, 2009 by tikitiki

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    Up front. I think it it L. mariae. A small group up front. walking down the side.

    

    Last reply by tikitiki, January 11, 2009

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    A garden stroll on the second new day....

    January 2, 2009 by TikiRick

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    Last reply by street124, January 11, 2009
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    Dypsis decaryi

    January 8, 2009 by Walter John

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    Late extra on my triangle is the upcoming inflorescence. Thought some might like a look see.

    

    Last reply by street124, January 11, 2009

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    I moved

    January 9, 2009 by Matt in SD

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    I think that anyone that might have noticed I haven't been posting much probably already knows what's been going on, but we finally took the plunge and moved to a bigger piece of land. My wife and I (and kids) had been looking for a couple years, but were also not totally sure we really wanted to move. We spent 7 years at our old house, 5 ½ of those obsessively landscaping. I really love what is now my “old garden”, but we were already running out of space. We also wanted to move closer to work and my kids school, and wanted a bigger house. So we lucked out; bid on a ridiculously priced bank owned house and got it, and then there was no turning back. Moving has be…

    

    Last reply by Matt in SD, January 10, 2009

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    Local 'hood Drive-by photos

    October 19, 2008 by Daryl

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    I knocked off work early on Saturday, so had a spare hour up my sleeve and decided to do one of Dave's drive by photo palmalogues... These photos are of palms in my local neighbourhood on the Gold Coast hinterland, taken from in the car. We live amongst small hills, which give good coastal views People don't even put their watering cans away...that's a real slow way to water your acreage... Archontophoenix are very popular garden trees here These are Alabangs Looking in the other direction over the local mountains...variegated Metrosideros Foxtails are popular as well As are Royals and Golden Canes Moving further up t…

    

    Last reply by Walter John, January 10, 2009
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    Foxtail

    January 7, 2009 by Big Tex

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    I noticed today there is about a 6" vertical split in the base of my foxtail's trunk. I'm not sure how this happened or even when. Is there any thing that I should do for this? Perhaps the 90w spot light I had at the base to protect it from the cold got the trunk too hot?

    

    Last reply by Tad, January 10, 2009
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    AAAAAARRRRRGHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!

    January 4, 2009 by www.dadluvsu.com

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    Ok, have a laugh on me... I just peeled a bunch of Gaussia maya seeds. How do I get rid of the itchy stinging pain?!?!?!

    

    Last reply by gsn, January 10, 2009
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    Palm to ID

    January 8, 2009 by Walter John

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    What am I ?

    

    Last reply by Tyrone, January 9, 2009
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    Please Help Me ID This Palm

    January 9, 2009 by joe_OC

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    I am interested in buying this palm, but I can't seem to identify it. It does not have a heel. The new emergent leaf is supposed to be a "deep wine" color. Here are four pics of the palm, I hope someone can identify it for me: Thanks in advance, Joe

    

    Last reply by gsn, January 9, 2009
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    stress in the lowcountry,s

    January 8, 2009 by boko

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    Hello everbody Over here in northern europe we experiensing the worst winter in years!!! We have a coldspel thats is now lasting from xmas op till now and is not over yet Everyting from -6c up to -20c and even frost at day) so everyone who is doing some experimental gardening is losing a lot of sleep. I know you can,t chance the weather, but what kind of experience do you all have with longlasting coldspels. Soooooo the million dollar question is!!!!is there a palm that can survive this kind of tourture? Normal we can grow the usual cold hardy kinds but this year we got to say goodby to a lot of good friends. Peter

    

    Last reply by kristof p, January 9, 2009
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    Separating young Washy's

    January 2, 2009 by Musi

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    Hi All, I am new to this palm thing and started with my first bunch of palms, Washingtonia Robusta's and a few Canary Date Palms. I bought the Washy's in a 5 trunk pot, they were about 3 to 4 years old and 60 cm / 23 inches high, I separated them by hand and repotted them each in new pots. And now after about one and a half week they still seem to be green and strong, although some have gained more yellowish color on the lower leaves. How long do I have to wait before I know for sure the Washy's survived the separation?

    

    Last reply by Pivi, January 9, 2009