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   Palm ID

   May 11, 2008 by ngiann

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   Hello everybody. I joined this forum some months ago but I started posting recently. I live in Aegina, a Greek island near Athens with typical Mediterranean climate, with watering problems in Summer. Generally in Greek nurseries you can only find P.Canariensi, W.Filifera. P.Roebelini, C.Humilis,T.Fortunei and more rare S.Romanzofiana, P.Dactylifera. Normaly in our climate (especially in South Greece - Athens & below) we could cultivate more than 100 palm types - but this doesn't happens, mostly because nurseries are kept stuck in the past and they afraid to try something new. So the only way is from seed and to be honest, this started to happen because of Interne…

   

   Last reply by TikiRick, May 12, 2008
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   Bits and Pieces by wine bottle

   April 9, 2008 by Walter John

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   Okay, I can't recall/find the ideas man or woman now but in another thread somebody started using a champagne bottle as perspective next to the palms and plants in photos as a variation of Dave's red shoes in the sunset style. I like the idea plus to make it even more interesting I've decided to use a bottle of tropical plum wine from the Bundaberg Tropical Fruit Winery. My wife and I have never been game to open it so I've found a use for it finally. I would dearly love to see, and I'm sure we all would, others add to this thread their palmy bits and pieces using a bottle of their choice for size comparisons etc., name your own poison ladies and gents and snarkaholic…

   

   Last reply by JimR, May 12, 2008
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   Pinanga Maculata- really red leaf

   May 9, 2008 by Gbarce

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   I originally bought the seedlings because of the attractive mottling on the leaves - I didn't realize at the time that it had other tricks up its sleeves

   

   Last reply by Gileno Machado, May 12, 2008
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   Mystery Palm

   May 10, 2008 by Phil

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   OK Guys, I pulled this one out of the nursery stock to test your inquisitive minds that are seeking to learn. It's in a 5g container. Pictures below. Hmm......What's your take? Phil

   

   Last reply by Tyrone, May 12, 2008

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   Devastation in myanmar

   May 8, 2008 by merrill

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   I'd be very grateful if someone can identify the prevalent palm spp. towering over the landscape in the area of the devastating tropical storm. They seem to have survived well, albeit with the loss of many leaves. There were similar palms, but with straighter trunks, on islands in the South China Sea years ago. Thanks for any info - merrill

   

   Last reply by Dave-Vero, May 12, 2008

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   Jimmy Mintken Has Passed Away

   May 12, 2008 by PALM MOD

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   Anyone who knew Jimmy can share their thoughts in the Memorial section. http://www.palmtalk.org/forum/index.php?showtopic=11669

   

   Last reply by PALM MOD, May 12, 2008
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   Before and After volume 37

   May 8, 2008 by Walter John

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   Check out my back deck area changes in 2 years. April 2006 May 2008

   

   Last reply by Walter John, May 11, 2008
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   Livistona Victoria ?

   May 4, 2008 by Gallop

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   Started my garden 2 yrs. ago & have planted many palm pushing they're climate zone. Some w/ a little tender care have done pretty well & some not so well. A learning experiance w/ lots of suprises. Any chance I find something that just might make it in my area I'll give it a try. This winter was a hard one w/ many nights in the 26 to 32 deg.for 4 to 6hrs most did pretty will, while I lost a few. When I have a little more time I'll fill u in on what I've got & tried. This latest livistona I planted im a little confused about, not quite sure what I have. Any help would be appreaciated.

   

   Last reply by Gallop, May 11, 2008
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    Dypsis fibrosa

    May 9, 2008 by redant

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    I purchased a nice little Dypsis fibrosa at the spring PBPCS sale. I was taken by the delicate look and the new red fronds. I was surprised to find out that some are clumpers. From the very few pictures I have seen I think I prefer the solitary form Anyone have this in their garden & what's your experience with it.

    

    Last reply by cfkingfish, May 11, 2008
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    Palm ID again its a Calyptrocalyx

    April 5, 2008 by Gbarce

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    THis one is only tagged as a "Calyptrocalyx sp." I was sondering if the forum could give it a more specific ID

    

    Last reply by Gbarce, May 11, 2008

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    Wettinia

    April 30, 2008 by Paco

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    Hi guys , Does anyone know the requirements and cold hardiness of Wettinia kalbreyeri? As far as I know this "Wetti" is from high altitude cloud forest in the Andes in Colombia and Ecuador, growing in areas up to 2200m high. Wettinia maynensis is another that grows to elevations of 1600 m. Any experiences/ pictures?

    

    Last reply by Jason in Orlando, May 10, 2008
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    The Palm Garden is Complete!!

    May 3, 2008 by kylecawazafla

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    Today the experimental palm tree garden in Gainesville, Florida was finally planted! It really could not have been done if it weren't for the members on this board, and the existence of this board in general, so I thank everyone on here that played a roll in putting this thing together. It doesn't look like much now, but with time we'll learn the true hardiness of some palm trees , and hopefully also be pleasantly surprised with the affect structures have in creating a microclimate! There are definitely other people on this board who directly helped, but a special thanks to Bob Johnson, Cfkingfish, Bubba, Tank, and many more people! For pictures from the process, and…

    

    Last reply by Davidl, May 10, 2008
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    Two Unexpected Palms in San Antonio

    May 9, 2008 by JimR

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    I was at a friend's house this afternoon talking about her landscaping, when she said she wanted to put in a Queen because she liked the one across the street. She pointed to her neighbor's house. And what to wondering eyes did appears? A beautiful Adonidia merrilii about 20 ft. tall. It was on the South side of the house, in a corner with house walls on two sides of it, under an oak canopy. I have no idea how long it has been there, although I do not think more than a year since I never noticed it before. Even with all that protection, it has to have a short life expectancy. I hope they take care of it. Likewise, just a few blocks from me, a neighbor planted tw…

    

    Last reply by southlatropical, May 10, 2008
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    Why are we so addicted?

    May 9, 2008 by www.dadluvsu.com

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    Is it just sheer beauty? Their difficulty in growing or obtaining? Iconism and symbolism of paradise? Is this even something that is explainable or do you even know why you have such a strong affection for this plant? What are your opinions? Why are you so stuck on palms?

    

    Last reply by nomolos, May 10, 2008
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    Palm Landscaping

    May 9, 2008 by newtothis

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    Hi, Im interested in ideas for residential landscaping around palm trees. I've taken a few shots (camera phone, will reshoot soon) from around SA, some are commercial but would look good in a residential setting. A house from the golf course Salvia around Sagos Nice commercial Sagos

    

    Last reply by southlatropical, May 10, 2008
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    JUBAEA Discussion

    May 8, 2008 by PalmGuyWC

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    This has been an unusually cool spring in N. Calif, and only in the past week have my night time minimums crawled above 50 F (10C). I have 4 large Jubaeas and one has been blooming for several years. I noticed about a week ago that the blooming one is pushing out two bloom spathes, and they are about half emerged now. I'm curious to know at what stage the Jubaeas are in bloom growing in San Diego along Mission Bay? Since you have warmer temps. in S. Calif., I'm wondering if the flowering is ahead of or about the same stage as mine. Normally, I would have Butias blooming by this time of the year, but only a few are pushing out their first bloom spathe. I used to think i…

    

    Last reply by PalmGuyWC, May 10, 2008

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    Black Gold Superthrive Humic Acid

    May 9, 2008 by nomolos

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    I remember seeing past posts abouth this stuff, what are palm growers opinion on the stuff now?

    

    Last reply by Tyrone, May 10, 2008
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    Need someone to watch palms in TAMPA

    May 9, 2008 by surgeon83

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    I'm sorry I have to post this here, but I am moving to south Tampa soon and I have to keep my stuff in storage there for 2 weeks prior to moving into my new house. The palms won't live in storage, so I am hoping that someone in the Tampa area would be willing to store and water my potted palms for 2 weeks (6/2-6/16) until I can move into my house. I will think of some way to reimburse you, whether we agree on palms, labor planting palms or weeding, or cash. They are mostly 5 gallons and smaller, with the exception of a 15 gallon bottle and 15 gallon majesty. All of the pots combined would probably need a 10x10 foot area at least to fit, maybe slightly larger. I …

    

    Last reply by surgeon83, May 9, 2008
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    Old Time Palms

    May 7, 2008 by John in Andalucia

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    A couple of Washingtonias(?) somewhere in Los Angeles. Perhaps they now stand majestically over the entrance to a park, or maybe they were concreted over long ago. Does anyone know?

    

    Last reply by JimR, May 9, 2008
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    Fruit shots

    May 9, 2008 by Walter John

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    These are from my back yard jungle and include Archontophoenix alabang and alexandrae and Veitchia mcdanielsii and joannis.

    

    Last reply by Walter John, May 9, 2008
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    Native Sabal Minor

    May 6, 2008 by FRITO

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    found a nice little grove on a hking camping trip I took yesterday. this form isnt the most attractive of the S. Minors but its whatwe have here nontheless, stiff leathery fronds with no recurve. Im still on the lookout for a variegated palm!!

    

    Last reply by Kris, May 9, 2008

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    Hello, I'm new!

    May 8, 2008 by floridagrower

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    I've been here many times but was always too lazy to register. I am currently doing research in north florida and I am especially interested in marginal palms. I am in the Tallahassee area and have a decent knowledge of marginal palms in this area.

    

    Last reply by DoomsDave, May 9, 2008
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    Just Can't Get Enough

    March 28, 2008 by JimR

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    Sometimes the periodic journals, E-mail lists and the board are just not enough to feed my fever. Does anyone know of any good podcasts about palms or tropical plants or tropical gardening?

    

    Last reply by Walter John, May 9, 2008
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    Newest Leaves Completely Brown

    August 6, 2007 by JimR

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    On one of my V. arecinas, the two most recent fronds have gone comletely brown. The older fronds are still green, though. This is a palm approx. 7 ft. tall overall. Perhaps 1 ft. of actual trunk. It has been in the ground since 2004. It is within 4 ft. of 2 other arecinas and within 10 ft. of a Ravenea rivularis. All of which are doing fine and do not show similar symptoms. What might be going on here? This palm is the closest to the salt water, and, during some recent freakishly high tides we had, the water would have been up on the grass about 3 ft. from the palm for a short period of time. That is the only idea I have had. If it is a reaction to the saltwater…

    

    Last reply by JimR, May 9, 2008
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    I Need Coconuts! 1 2

    May 2, 2008 by Mr. Coconut Palm

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    Hello Everyone, I live in Texas, and I am a coconut palm fanatic. I hope to be moving to the Brownsville area (Zone 10A) soon, and I need a source of coconuts. I am especially looking for good viable nuts of the golden and yellow Malayan as well as the Maypan. I am also interested in any sprouts of these varieties that anyone may have. Please let me know the shipping cost. Thanks, John P.S. You can reach me at: mr.coconutpalm@yahoo.com

    

    Last reply by Mr. Coconut Palm, May 9, 2008