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   Licuala ramsayi in Habitat

   September 10, 2008 by palmtreesforpleasure

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   Michael (aussiearoids) and I visted the Licuala ramsayi walk in mission beach Growing amongst them was Calamus moti, Hydriastele wendlandiana, Lepidozamia hopei which will posted by secies. Also growing in the region was Calamus caryotoides Bowenia spectabilis and Arenga australasica. As this area is on Jack and Lindsay's travel list next year, thought it would be nice to post these. This place is hard to believe, they are so tall and very thick trunks, a fantasy walk it is. sit down on the swooning couch with a cup of java and enjoy The story begins regards colin

   

   Last reply by ariscott, September 13, 2008
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   Palm Potting Mix

   September 11, 2008 by Antonino Giglio

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   What is your favourite potting mix for palms? In garden centres I saw bags of Potting Mix for Palms and Ferns. What are they like and do you prepare your own mix? Cheers, Antonino

   

   Last reply by Antonino Giglio, September 13, 2008
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   Chambeyronia hookeri

   September 12, 2008 by ellidro

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   Got off work this morning and found this so I thought I would share.

   

   Last reply by ellidro, September 13, 2008
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   Palm ID !! Help please :-)

   September 11, 2008 by pilou

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   Hi! I've found this Palm in private garden in Thailand... I have no idea regarding the ID Who can help me ? Thanks Pilou

   

   Last reply by _Keith, September 13, 2008

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   Palm Identification Please!

   September 10, 2008 by KrisTX

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   Hi everyone! I received 5 of these plants (hopefully the pictures will upload) from my mother-in-law and I don't know what they are, where to plant them, how big they will get, how far away from each other to plant them, etc.! I was told they are palms and will be relatively short and wide; however, I have searched all over the internet looking for more specific information, to no avail. I found this website and y'all seem extremely knowledgeable and willing to lend a hand, so...any help would be GREATLY appreciated! -Kris in Southeast Texas

   

   Last reply by Alicehunter2000, September 12, 2008

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   Store palmseeds

   September 11, 2008 by palmen

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   Of course fresh seeds is a must, but what is the best possible way to store seeds? And how long can you store them?

   

   Last reply by Kostas, September 12, 2008
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   Lethal Yellowing

   September 8, 2008 by TikiRick

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   Does anyone know if Lethal Yellowing has ever been reported in the Pacific or Indian Ocean lands? It is still here in the Atlantic and Caribbean areas, but I thought I remember that Hawaii has not had any reported cases. Fiji, Borneo, Thailand, Vietnam, India?

   

   Last reply by hulagalnz9, September 12, 2008
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   Palms of Thailand

   September 8, 2008 by RainForestt Robert

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   How palm rich is Thailand? Going through the shadehouse today I noticed that my Kerriodoxa elegans is filling out pretty nicely. What are some of the endemic palms of Thailand?

   

   Last reply by pilou, September 12, 2008

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    I want to buy Hyophorbe Indica´s seeds

    September 11, 2008 by migacebo

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    I want to buy seed of Hyophorbe Indica. This is my favorite palm tree. With 10 units is sufficient. Only need to be fresh. I have had bad luck with purchases from distributors: 0% germination. If someone wants to sell, please send an MP. Thank you Greetings

    

    Last reply by Jeff Searle, September 12, 2008
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    Dypsis leptocheilos x decaryi

    September 9, 2008 by Davidl

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    Last reply by LJG, September 12, 2008
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    Archontophoenix myolensis 1 2

    September 8, 2008 by palmtreesforpleasure

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    Visited the habitat with mikey and was surprised to see how little habitat there was for this palm to survive. Maybe 30-40 in habitat in an area along a creek 400m long by 40m wide, extremely fragile enviroment as on one end the land has been cleared probably will only survive in collections. hopefully it will be protected. So if you have one, appreciate how fragile their existance is in the habitat enjoy Colin

    

    Last reply by Davidl, September 12, 2008
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    Palms as art....

    August 24, 2008 by iamjv

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    I believe one of the things we all have in common is the beauty and enjoyment that palms brings to our lives... Here are a series of palm shots that I've taken and modified to give an artistic effect... Please add your best palm shots to this collection. Thanks. Jv First shot - Livistona Chinensis...

    

    Last reply by iamjv, September 12, 2008
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    1st Satakentia liukiuensis 1 2

    September 6, 2008 by pg6922

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    Howdy Yall, I have been wanting one of these for a while and to my surprise they had 2 of them at HD today. I'm so glad Morningstar Nursery is getting these on the market. I want 2 more to add a trio in the back yard. I think I will wait till after hurricane Ike passes before I plant it though. How many years before its gets a trunk? PG These are the ones 5 minutes from my house at Cape Harbor that put them on my short list.

    

    Last reply by PalmatierMeg, September 12, 2008
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    Water in the palm crown test

    September 9, 2008 by Palm Hound

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    At my place of work, I have often gnashed my teeth when I saw the sprinklers shooting out on top of the 2 CIDPs and the 4 groups of Roebeleniis. I think of bud rot, imagining pulling out a spear with a putrid stench. Actually there is no appearant damage to any of these palms. in fact, I see significant growth on the CIDPs. Some palms are susceptible to bud rot if watered with tap water into the crown. Right? Ravenea rivularis is one species that is susceptible to this. I think Howea forsteriana may have the same problem as I dealt with bud rot in mine. It is my understanding that palms with a crownshaft may not be affected or to the same degree by this travesty. Anyone …

    

    Last reply by quaman58, September 11, 2008
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    Vote. Butiagrus.

    September 9, 2008 by MAUSER

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    Dear friends: I will make a hole to plant a butiagrus. I have two candidates. I need yours opinions, which you like, and the palm with have more votes until Saturday will be elected. Thank you for your cooperation. Photos: http://www.palmtalk.org/forum/index.php?showtopic=13931 Regards

    

    Last reply by Steve, September 11, 2008
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    Trimming your Phoenix Canariensis

    September 6, 2008 by iamjv

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    This thread is meant to highlight how I go about trimming my Phoenix Canariensis (CIPD), while attempting to get that Pineapple look. The first step that I take in trimming up my CIPD is to trim away the lower hanging fronds. I typically cut away enough to give the fronds a “fountain look”, I think this helps in getting that pineapple look that most people seems to like. From the shot below I'd trim away two or three rows of fronds, reevaluating the look as I go along.

    

    Last reply by Kris, September 11, 2008
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    You do not want to see this on your palms

    September 10, 2008 by RainForestt Robert

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    This afternoon I was heading out the door and saw this colorful caterpillar on my Ptychosperma. I was upset, to put it mildly! I have seen these really destroy plants. I had to put it down, and it put up quite a struggle. Butterflies I love, but they should metamorphose elsewhere

    

    Last reply by Kris, September 11, 2008
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    A Couple of Pics for Late Summer

    September 10, 2008 by epicure3

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    Just out taking some shots of palms on a late summer day. Pretty good season this year for growth.....

    

    Last reply by joe_OC, September 11, 2008
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    ¿Pseudophoenix sargentii or vinifera?

    September 2, 2008 by migacebo

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    Hello, last Friday I found this specimen in a nursery nearby. I think it may be a Pseudophoenix sargentii, but I'm not sure. The Pseudophoenix sargentii and vinifera look very similar at this stage of growth. Provide some photos if someone wants to comment on his identification. Incidentally, the best price: 20 euros. I would appreciate any information on crop growth ranges, fertilizer needs, etc.. I know you must have a substrate very draining and irrigation should be more scarce, especially in winter. He likes the sun and resists salinity and wind as a few. Its growth is slow. Well, I am listening to. A greeting

    

    Last reply by aztropic, September 11, 2008

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    Commercial use of palms

    September 10, 2008 by palmdudetx

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    More and more commercial landscapers are beginning to install palms here in the southeast Texas area. This is Christus St. Catherine Hospital in Katy,Tx. Marvin

    

    Last reply by BS Man about Palms, September 10, 2008
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    Eye on Veitchia

    September 9, 2008 by Gileno Machado

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    Here's my trio: The taller ones are V. arecina and the youngest is a Veitchia joannis, grown from seeds. I'm also growing V. winin (slower species) and spiralis.

    

    Last reply by Al in Kona, September 10, 2008
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    Chambeyronia -- two macrocarpa and one hookeri

    September 8, 2008 by ThunderSRQ

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    Just getting ready to put a trio into the ground and would really like to see some pictures and/or hear from some folks that have seen a nice grouping in order to get the spacing right on my three. As an FYI, my C. macrocarpa are about 4' tall (with a nice trunk already) & 2' tall respectively and my hookeri is about 2' tall (I also have a very small C. macrocarpa but will probably plant it eleswhere). Thanks... Tim

    

    Last reply by ThunderSRQ, September 10, 2008
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    Areca macrocalyx

    August 30, 2008 by Tyrone

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    Areca macrocalyx is a beautiful solitary palm from the New Guinea highlands where it grows to 5280 ft in habitat. Reportedly it needs less heat than the lowland varieties and does well in So Florida. This is one species I'd love to get my hands on one day, and try in my own garden as Areca catechu does fine for me, and that one is a lowland palm. What is really wonderful about this palm is the pinkish reddish crownshaft, similar to the red form A vestiara but more pink. Who is growing this one? What experiences do people have growing it, and do you have any pictures of it? Best regards Tyrone

    

    Last reply by Carlo Morici, September 10, 2008

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    Jubaea x Butia

    September 9, 2008 by jcj

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    I found what I think were hybrid j x b growing in Warner Park in Woodland hills CA. I collected ripe fruit with what apear to be viable seed. Can someone tell me if they are hybrids and will the seeds germinate?

    

    Last reply by Mark Heath, September 10, 2008
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    Orange Crush Germination

    September 9, 2008 by corkycory

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    So today i ventured into my closet and i briefly looked at me orange crush containers which i have had for almost a year (the ones Bo sold ) and had almost given up on. Well i noticed a container full of little stems...or leafs..(?) well the thing is all of them are a yellowish color, is that right? I usually provide a visual with my palm questions but the camera appears to be lost around this time.. and if the yellowish color is fine what should i do with my little orange crushes i.e. what kind of pot, shade, water etc... Thanks in advanced and thanks again Bo for selling the seeds for such a great deal :DDD

    

    Last reply by bgl, September 10, 2008