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Sabal palmetto have a heel?
by FRITO- 3 replies
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My 10 gallon Sabal 'Lisa's have a heel. I do have a baby palmetteo I dug from under the gutter spout and thought it was a minor at first a couple years ago but the leaves are recurving now and I can tell its a palmetto... is this normal? Do all Sabals do this?
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Variegated Chamaedorea metallica
by RainForestt Robert- 18 replies
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Some time ago I noticed that of the two hundred or so C. metallica seedlings that I was growing, only one seemed to show variegation. I wish that a couple more showed this tendency, as I like to place 3 of them in a pot. Here is a photo.
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Open Invitation
by Wai`anae Steve- 4 replies
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I'll say this again. My humble collection is open for visiting most times. There are lots of weeds and it's a long drive to Wai`anae, but I do have a number of 10 year old palms in the ground mixed in w/the weeds Lots of young stuff also. I usually have some cold soda and always some cold beer. Would love to meet visitors from the mainland/other countries or even OAHU Wai`anae Steve
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Wodyetia bifurcata
by osideterry- 16 replies
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My lone Foxtail was doing great until it experienced 26F last January. I've been threatening to try again, knowing what I know now. Some will say to get a California grown one. It's hard to justify spending what the palm nurseries want for a 6 ft one ($150-200) when you can get a 7-8 ft one at Lowes for $60-70. I have a big 5 gallon one in a pot, 3-4 ft tall, that I would plant if it were fast like a King. But I want it big sooner. This can be a heartbreak palm here, I know come Winter I'll wonder "what was I thinking?". Any advice? If planted in the most ideal circumstances can I expect moderate-fast growth?
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Phoenix rupicolas Pleasanton, Ca. USA
by swamptreenelly- 11 replies
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Phoenix rupicola's ? Planted in 1899 Pleasanton Ca. http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb221/s...ixrupicola3.jpg http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb221/s...ixrupicola1.jpg http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb221/s...ixrupicola2.jpg Hacienda del Pozo de Verona - (now Castle wood Country Club) The fifty room Spanish-Moorish Hacienda del Pozo de Verona designed by Oakland archetect Julia Morgan for Phoebe Apperson Hearst was located on 500 acres outside Pleasanton. It was named for the 15th century wellhead which son William Hearst had shipped from Verona, Italy. The well was used as a fountain in the large courtyard entry. Elaborate metal gates, crafted…
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Abscising palm fronds
by PalmGuyWC- 1 follower
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Somehow the idea has gotten out that the lower abscising fronds should be left on palms as it feeds nutrients into the palm. I think this is a bunch of hooey. Does anyone have any scientific proof that this is a fact? When fronds start to yellow or turn brown, I cut them off as they are not very attractive. I have never noticed any difference if the lower dying fronds are left on or removed. I realize it's best to leave crownshafted fronds to fall off at their own speed, but there are many other palms that don't self clean. Any comments? Dick
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Caryota gigas
by redant- 11 replies
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Other then the one I think I have seen at animal kingdom, I don't think I have ever seen a mature one of these in FL. I'm willing to except the fact that this palm will never make it through a hurricane, but other then that any FL growers have any thoughts/experience with this palm. I have a small one I want to plant out. Thanks for any info.
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How to plant groups of 3
by newtothis- 18 replies
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I am new owner of 3 d.pembana seedlings I'm going to put together in a 5g pot until they are ready for the ground. If you want them to bow away from each other do you plant them at an angle or straight up? Should you space them in a triangle or but them next to each other at seedling age. Thanks
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Proper Introduction
by granadahillsmike- 9 replies
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After posting yesterday for the first time I feel the need for a proper introduction. My name is Mike and I live in Granada Hills, north end of san fernando valley. (zone 9b). My property faces south and is on a slightly elevated area with a golf course below to drain cold air. Unfortunately the santa ana's blow hard here and the only good thing I can say about that is it can keep the low temps up. We spent a fortune remodeling our property and upon completion it was time to create our own piece of paradise. Of course everyone around here has the mandatory queen's and robellenii's and I have my share. Wanting more I went on a quest to research all I could and discovered t…
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hello everyone
by Vidalii- 28 replies
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hello all i've been lookin at this sit for a long time and only just now have become a member , i love your work and hope to share some of my palms and knowlage with you all regards martin
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SLIGHT CHANGE IN NEW "PALM EXCHANGE" SUB-FORUM
by PALM MOD- 37 replies
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After some discussion in the PalmTalk Committee, we decided to tweak the rules a little, and make things easier to manage and enforce. Check the new rules --- in essence, the "For Sale Area" has become a "New Topic" only area, replies are no longer permitted. Any correspondence and any transactions between parties shall take place via PMs or other private means. To further understand the reasoning, please check this thread. http://www.palmtalk.org/forum/index.php?showtopic=12869
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Brahea armata
by realarch- 13 replies
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These mature palms are across the street from the house and are so elegant and stately. A real pleasure to look at year around. I just thought I'd post a few pics of them. They could be a B. armata sp., so not totally sure. I have no idea how old they are, but they were about the same size when we moved in back in 1987. The picture of the inflorescence was taken a few days ago. Tim
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Hi Everyone I'm having my first attempt at germinating some seeds. I'm using the "baggie" method with pure vermiculate as the media. I have rigged up a polystyrene box as an incubator, with a 40W light bulb as a heat source and a thermostat. So my question is what is the optimum temperature for germinating these species? In addition to the Dypsis seeds I also have some locally gathered Butia and Chamaerops, would their germination temperatures be similar? Any advice for a novice greatly appreciated.
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Sabal palm disease threat
by Robin- 4 replies
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:angr y Very upsetting news re. above. Anyone have a handle on what the real threat is, here? How widespread is the disease now, how fast is it likely to spread, is there any hope of biocontrol? I'd like to hear from a plant pathologist speciallizing in palms. Robin Lauriault Cross Creek, Alachua County
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Intro
by ixigena- 20 replies
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Hello Everyone, I'm new to the forum. I live and work in Manama, Bahrain, Middle East for this 2 years. Today, so many dessert fan palm are inflorences. Please advise for the species name. My permanent residence is in Bandung, Indonesia. In my home country, most of the palm I grow from seeds are Coccothrinax species, cycads from South Africa; Aussie and local C.Rumphii complex. Still doing effort to get Trachycarpus Princeps seedlings from a trusted resource. I love to learn more in growing and to share the experiences with every one in the forum. Regards, Hendriks
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Tenerife palm IDs
by TropicalUK- 9 replies
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Hi all, wondering if some of you experts can help me with a few palm IDs? Thanks loads, I really appreciate it. Rob 1. 2. Is this just a group of Roystonea regias? 3. 4.
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Butia compacta
by bayerntt- 4 replies
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This year I have heared the first time about a Butia compacta. Is there anyone, who has some informations or pictures about this plant.
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Palm ID please
by pg6922- 9 replies
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Again, at another job sight, I was talking to the home owner about his palms. He did not know the names of any of his palms other than the coconuts. He really had some nice specimens that are on rain irrigation only. He said a friend palnted it when when he first moved in. This one caught my eye and I had never seen a palm like it. It had dypsis qualities, but I am not sure. The palm has been in the ground 7 years and the fronds tips reach about 10ft. Any ideas. Its a neat looking palm but looks like it will be many years before it starts to trunk. The dead gray palm fronds behind the mystery palm are from a phoenix roebelenii. Location: Matlacha Island ,…
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While posting photos of Big Curly and Robust in the Dransfield visits Hawaii topic section, I came across a photo of a lone palm in a burial ground down in south Madagascar. We were told not to go into the burial ground so I took this picture of one lone palm near the entrance of the site. I forgot about this palm and never looked at the photo until just now. It is a dead ringer for the Dypsis "White Stem" in Mardy's Garden. Tell me I'm wrong, but I think this is White Stem, and where there is one, there are usually more. Gary
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The strip along the front of the house is basically done. Just need some more boulders. Bill, please note container ranch along curb. Man those Caesalpineas like my soil, if only the palms would grow like that! Tempting fate with nice evenly spaced rows of Sabal mexicana and Washingtonia robusta/filibusta.
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Euterpe
by Gileno Machado- 15 replies
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One of the most impressive looking palm species I've seen in Rio de Janeiro was the solitary "palmito vermelho" from the mountainous habitat in the Southeast Atlantic forest. Some authors still consider this species as a variety of Euterpe edulis with less number of fronds (9 to 14) and with a distinctive orangeish 1 meter long crownshaft. This species is endemic to a small habitat area, in Espírito Santo State, between 700 and 1000 m altitude and it tolerates (and prefers) cooler winters. Authors in Brazil (Fernandes, Lorenzi) now consider it as a separate species. I've tried to acclimatize these palms up here in the Northeast but they are slow growing seedlings in my …
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Trachycarpus ID needed
by tank- 8 replies
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A nurseryman/friend of mine was wondering if I could help him confirm an ID on these palms. He picked up several of these and thinks they may be T. takil. He may have told me they were sold to him as takil or wagnerianus, but my memory fails. All have the "bent" or leaning trunk. hastula close up leaves These are ~10 gal plants and all 15 or so have the same characteristics. Is this just plain old fortunei or something else? Thanks!
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The 5C lipstick
by The Palm Nut- 15 replies
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Last night I forgot to turn on the heater in the portable hothouse which covers the five year old. Its been in the ground these five years so even though the air temperature got down to 5C the ground temperature would of been higher, maybe 8 or 10C certainly no higher. What do you think of its chances of surviving this one night out in the cold. Cheers Mike
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Manual To The Palms of Ecuador
by realarch- 1 reply
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Just curious if anyone has ever seen or used this publication. Planning a trip later on this year and one can never have too many references. Tim
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Syagrus schizophylla
by PalmatierMeg- 1 reply
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About a week ago I rescued 11 Syagrus schizophylla seeds from becoming weevil food. I soaked them for several days and last night I removed the fruit pulp and most of the fibers. Does anyone know of any special germination requirements for these seeds? I've heard Syagrus can be tricky to germinate. I plan to do the following: 1. Soak cleaned seeds for another couple of days. 2. Plant in a tall container in a 50/50 mix of moist peat & perlite. I will plant them like coconuts: half in/out of substrate. 3. Cover and place in shade under eave on north side of house. Daily temps will be well into the 90s until mid-October. 4. Wait. Any suggestions? How long …