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Hydrastele pleurocarpum .
by aussiearoids- 14 replies
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Had a great day at the 'Festival on Collins' outside of Flecker Botanic Gardens in Cairns yesterday . Got some very nice stuff [ more about the haul later ] one of the nicest looking ones is Hydrastele pleurocarpum It has a very attractive cream mid rib , and very broad leaflets . I did see some stashed away at a local nursery , but none were available as he was growing them on to sell in much larger pots . His seeds came from Hawaii . The ones I got were produced locally . I imagine it will be a clumper .
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Interesting Palm Combos
by freakypalmguy- 10 replies
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Here are a few palms that I purchased that ended up with volunteers in the pots. They all came from the same grower that has many mature and fruiting palms in and around his growing area. I have decided to leave them as they are and see what happens. I know it may cause some to not grow optimally, but I'm willing to take some chances. Some were in my Jubeas and I have about 8 more that are to remain solitary so I did not mind taking some risks with these two. Jubea with what appears to be a Sabal growing at the base. Both have been growing nicely so far. Jubea with what appears to be two Jubea strap leafers at the base. Just call me psychopalmguy. Pa…
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Shade lover needs ID
by Norm- 11 replies
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Some years ago I picked up a few seed under several different trees at Ho`omaluhia Botanical garden. The trees had no ID tags. The resulting seedlings are far enough along by now to show some defining characteristics. As I recall the parent tree for this palm was a low growing suckering palm, no taller than 6-8 feet. This tree was in full shade. The flower structure was non-branching, or a single spike. That's about all I can remember. The red leaf only started to appear in the last few months. Got any ideas? Aloha,
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How To Plant A Palm Tree
by Phil- 15 replies
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At our nursery, it is very often required that I explain to people how to plant a palm tree. Most people in this group know how to do it. But, there are some factors which are poorly understood by many. And I've found that novists seldom have knowledge about acclimation, their soil, drainage and watering. Because of these things, I decided to write a more comprehensive article on the subject. I recently posted it at my Site. After reading Dave from So Cal's posting about clay soil, I thought I might share the link here. Of most interest to you might be the discussion of clay versus sandy soil and drainage. Here's the link: Phil How To Plant A Palm Tree
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What is the name of that dwarf coconut palm from Thailand, I believe? Can't seem to find the correct spelling. Thank you! Any one growing it?
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What is this?
by DoomsDave- 10 replies
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I got this from Louis Hooper last Sunday. He thought it was a Ptychosperma, but didn't know what it was. It's not an elegans, for sure. Anyone know?
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Areca vestiaria
by Wai`anae Steve- 2 replies
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Just planted out a small palm. Nine months ago it came from Floribunda as a bare rooted seedling. It's been in the green house in a 1 gallon pot since then. Jan 08 Sept 08 May the palm grow into a thing of beauty..................
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Unknown sabal species
by Walt- 1 follower
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I germinated this palm about three years ago from seed collected in Cancun, Mexico, given to me by a friend who vacationed there. She showed me a photo of the palm but I had no idea what species it was. It definitely didn't look like S. mauritiforumis. I also have another sabal palm supposedly germinated from the same seed, but it is still in a pot and hasn't grown as fast and is much smaller. However, the one in the pot has a distinct heel root, whereas the one in the photo doesn't (as far as I can tell). Can anyone make a best guess based on the below photo what species sabal this is?
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RIP Palms.
by cfkingfish- 2 replies
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Here are a few photos of palms given to me by people no longer with us. I encourage anyone who has gotten a palm from someone who has passed away to post a photo and the story/person behind it. Here is first a Borassus f x a hybrid from John Bishock. Apparently someone from UF had done this hybrid on purpose, and it loves its spot near the edge of the golf course. It was a strap leaf just 2 years ago. Another here from John, Livistona nasmophylla, previously known as L. rigida var. occidentalis: Here is Anna's (Ania) Pritchardia pacifica she had given me about 2 years ago. It suffered some neglect from lack of water, but now likes its place near my front st…
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Please help ID this new palm purchase
by Jeff in St Pete- 3 replies
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I was on my way home from San Jose on Friday and I stopped at a nursery near the town of Orotina. I spotted this palm and asked the owner "what is it"? He pointed to a Washingtonia nearby and said (in Spanish) "it's a Washingtonia with a slightly different form". I knew this wasn't a Washy so I asked him how much. He replied 5,000 colones (about $9 with the current exchange rate) so I couldn't resist. Can anyone id this palm? It's not something commonly seen here in nurseries. New leaf emerging and you can see the spines on the petioles.
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Any ordinary phoenix?
by mpiodi- 15 replies
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Could somebody help me to specify this phoenix. I cut the suckers off 2 years ago Thanks Mpiodi
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Just to say hello
by John and Tacha- 13 replies
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Hello, We are reading this forum for a while now, and as everywhere it is nice to introduce yourselves. We are 2 people from the Netherlands, who live with and for the plants. Our interest goes out to palms, yucca’s, agaves and a few big leaved plants. There are a lot of interesting subjects, we read them with pleasure and enjoy the very nice photo’s. Great All the best, John and Tacha
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How can I tell Phx Canariensis from Phx Sylvestris?
by SD_Iconoclast- 25 replies
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I have about six very large and beautiful palm trees on my property that I have always assumed were Phoenix Canariensis. About a year ago, I started trying to grow palm trees from seed. Among the varieties I am trying to grow are Phoenix Sylvestris (with seeds I purchased), and Phoenix Canariensis (with seeds from my own trees). Along the way I lost track of a few trays, and now I cannot remember which were Phoenix Canariensis and which were Phoenix Sylvestris. I bought a couple books that claimed to be identification guides, but they were no help. I cannot find any significant difference between their descriptions of these two palms. In fact, now I am questioning i…
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Article of Extreme Importance -- PSSC JOURNAL
by DoomsDave- 30 replies
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Howdyall: In my subtle way, I'm advising that I'd like to hear from y'all about the ways you dealt with clay soil in SouthernCalifornia, or elsewhere, and I mean SERIOUS clay, that is, you can bake bricks, build walls, etc. from soil that's got so little grit you can bite right thru, smooth as can be. Or not so serious, I just wanna hear, 'hear??? I will, of course, give my usual voluminous thoughts and experiences, but I want yours, too. I ESPECIALLY want yours, too. Seriously, deleriously, etc. Send me a PM, and tell me what you did about your horrific clay. I'd like quotes by name, but I'll handle "Palm Freak from X city in Y county of whichever state" …
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Straight from Darold Petty's garden to you..
by John Case- 0 replies
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Here are a few photos showing my poor efforts at transplanting a few palms, transported from San Francisco to Brentwood, about 45 miles, or 3 USDA heat zones: Chamaedorea oreophila (ignore the ratty Temple Bamboo in the lower right) Howea forsteriana He also provided 3 small Howea belmoreana, which are in a group planting in the house... Thanks Darold!
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Drain Tiles or French Drains for your palms
by DoomsDave- 19 replies
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Howdyall: Once upon a time, it was a common practice to install drain tiles, i.e., pieces of ceramic pipe about 20" long and 6" wide into soil that was heavy clay to carry excess water away. I had them at my place and I took them out. Now, they use plastic perforated "French Drain" pipe. So, what are our experiences? So I can include them in my article . . . .
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ID seed
by palmen- 11 replies
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Hey. Bought some seeds in Thailand. The gardener called it "german palm". 2 weeks later I got germination. What kind of seed is this? Sorry for blurry pic. Also bought some other seeds that he called; Red thai palm Yellow thai palm Green thai palm Bottle palm Fish palm Could someone ID this?
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Raphia or Arenga?
by MattyB- 25 replies
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I want to put a large leafed palm in an area where my septic system keeps it moist all the time. It's got good drainage so it's not stagnant water, just a lot of it and high in nitrogen. I live inland a ways, which means warm summers and dry air, and this spot will never (fingers crossed) experience frost. So do you think Raphia farinifera or Arenga pinatta will be a better choice? Or here's an option maybe, Attalea? Any other large leafer water lovers that might work better? I'd love to hear from you.
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Hydriastele 'Fly River'
by aussiearoids- 4 replies
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Had another enjoyable day at the Mission Beach Monster Market , chatting away with all of the sellers and picking up some real bargains . mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm Mango time and the first of the NT crop were in and a reasonable price , some in the fridge cooling down for arvo smoko .. but I digress . One of the beautys was a well grown fine leaf species collected from the Fly River in New Guinea .. a large colony is growing at Flecker , and Justin from Tropicana Palms had collected and grown on lots from there . I do remember talking with Mikey about this sp. but no species name comes to mind . Sun is way to bright to take a picture right now , but I wll try and get so…
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Need Help
by RadPalms- 9 replies
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I've got a problem going on with my Palms...especially my seedling...I bought a ph and water tester to get to the bottom of it and found that my soil is at 3.5 to 5 on the ph chart which is acidic...what can I add to the soil to get it to the right ph...the leafs are going brown from the tips and the whole leaf is drying up working it's way to the spear and then the stem dies...Some guy at a nursery told me to add one table spoon of vinegar to a gallon of water and drench the pots then back off on the watering...I don't want to just start doing something that might make it worst...Please any one Thanks Curt
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Has anyone got advice about curing this on my Phoenix caneriensis and Phoenix dactiflora? I hRave been reading to just take off the affected leaves and give a good dose of nutrients. Are there any sprays which might be helpful?
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Some New pics of the yard
by Borgy230- 31 replies
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I posted some pics about 2 months ago, many plants have really grown considerably since the rains started down here in Ft. Lauderdale!
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Eucalyptus & Palm tree
by Banana Joe- 3 replies
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These are growing on our island at 48 degrees north lat. Euc. perriniana in the foreground and a old T.fortunei in the background.
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Bismarkia germination
by Jonathan- 13 replies
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I read in a very old (circa 1991) back issue of the PACSOA magazine that germination of Bismarkia can be reduced, from 3-6 months, to just a few weeks by cutting back the epicarp at the 'lipped end' with a small saw or knife to expose the endocarp. Has anyone tried this or is it just too risky (fungal infections etc.)? Also...can these be started in community pots or bags and moved into individual pots at the fist signs of germination - I know that root disturbance can be fatal, but if you catch it just as the radicle appears is it ok? And...is 200mm (8 inches) deep enough for the first pot? And finally...if one was brave or stupid enough to try cutting the epi…
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Palm ID help
by CardiffPalmNut- 1 follower
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Hi - all this was a "Depot" purchase several years ago, before I had gotten the "Palm Bug" it did has grown well from a f5 gal, until last years cold snap. Now it is only putting out stunted half opening fronds, however, it has also been trying to throw seed all summer and finally the latest is actually flowering! It was sold as a Foxtail, I know it not, but what is it? From the descriptions I have read, maybe N. normanbyi ? Any help would be appreciated, any help or ideas on getting it back to health would BE GREATLY appreciated. Mahalo, Bill
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