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   Foxtail trouble

   April 28, 2008 by lpandroc

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   Hi All, I have been monitoring my yard since the 1/2/08 freeze we had here in Pinellas County. I lost a huge Plumeria that was over 8 yrs old...total loss I am now watching my Foxtails...they are about 4 ft tall..thye were doing well and pushing up spears up until the freeze. The other day i was just tugging on the spears and one popped out and smelled pretty bad...I honestly did think they would make it thru but anyhow poured both Daconil and peroxide down both Fox's bud. Only 1 of 2 pulled so Im not sure about the other?? my question is...are they gone?...I know foxs are pretty resilient but they are still green but not pushing new growth just yet. Should I wai…

   

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   Scientific names of palms

   April 27, 2008 by quaman58

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   Hey all, I was browsing the June 2006 copy of Palms, reading about the Acanthophoenix "rouselii" (pictured on the cover). In it, the author of the article makes a case that there are actaually three distinct speceis of Acanthophoenix, not two. (or one, depending which book you read). The science appears reasonable; but is the third specie actually recognized by the scientific community based soley the publication of the article? If not, what's the process? Another example is that of Beccariophoenix; there appears to be three distinct species, yet only two Latin names applied. Are we left to forever use the "Windows" or "No Windows" terminoligy? At what point might someon…

   

   Last reply by Neofolis, April 28, 2008
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   Dypsis Malcolmberii

   April 27, 2008 by BS Man about Palms

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   I was speaking with Ron Lawyer yesterday and the subject of Dypsis Malcolmberii came up. We, OK I, were trying to decide if its the same as the Dypsis Manajerensis. (Mealy bug) We noted the old leaves go wider at the base, and the center "pushes up" further on the Malcolmberii than the Manajerensis. Also my first photo post on the new board, hope its not too small, sorry. Anyone else have these big enough to compare? Oh yes, sorry its so hard to spot the petiole with the perlite blending in!

   

   Last reply by BS Man about Palms, April 28, 2008

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   Ugliest Palm Contest 1 2

   March 18, 2008 by osideterry

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   I drive by this Phoenix dactyl/reclinata cross everyday, and today decided it was time to take a closer look.

   

   Last reply by freakypalmguy, April 27, 2008
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   Dypsis sp. Pink crownshaft

   April 13, 2008 by galveston1602

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   I was out on the web searching for palms and came across this picture and am absolutely amazed.... anyone know what kind of hardiness something like this would take, I may make an exception to the rule that all palms go in the ground for one of these beauties. anyone know where to get one that can be shipped? or have some more pictures of possibly full grown ones? Im also curious what the growth rate is estimated at.

   

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   Dypsis Leptocheilos

   April 20, 2008 by epicure3

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   I am just about to plant a new d. leptocheilos in a 10 gallon size and just wanted any pointers from those who have grown or are growing this palm. It is going into partial shade. Thanks John

   

   Last reply by galveston1602, April 27, 2008
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   postiing pix

   April 27, 2008 by Surf Guy

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   P. hillebrandii

   April 27, 2008 by Surf Guy

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   Here is a picture of my P. hillebrandii that I put in the ground last spring. Notice the frond trying to open. It has been like that for more than two months now. I noticed that the petiole continues to grow and the new spear is growing but why does the frond not open. Also another P. hillebrandii that gets only a couple of hours of sun a day. Notice how it sort of looks stretched. This one seems healthy.

   

   Last reply by Surf Guy, April 27, 2008
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    Dypsis pics needed

    April 26, 2008 by Tyrone

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    I've been asked by my local Palm Society of which I'm a member to give a talk on Dypsis at the end of July. My thoughts are to mention some of the more common Dypsis, some uncommon Dypsis that have some real promise, and some of the newer offerings in the Dypsis genus. My plan is to do a bit of a slideshow demonstration of habitat shots and cultivated plants of different species. In addition I want to make a few different information sheets for each species containing a pic or two with species info, cultural information etc to hand out to those that attend on the night. What I am needing is good habitat shots, or photos of good specimens in cultivation. The species I a…

    

    Last reply by Dypsisdean, April 27, 2008

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    Which species do you regret NOT growing?

    April 25, 2008 by Palm Guy

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    Hi all, When I first started my palm craze there were many palm species I over looked because they would either grow too large and with lack of space in my yard, I did not think it wise to attempt to grow them. However, I am starting to wise up (or become even crazier) . I'm still relatively young and pretty much want to grow every species on the planet(or as many as I can get my mits on). But I think its wise to start growing some of the slower species now so that when I am using my walking cane I don't trip and crush my two foot pseudophoenix ekmanii, I would like to use the trunks as support! I'm kicking myself for not buying some fresh seeds of Dictyocaryum l…

    

    Last reply by PalmGuyWC, April 26, 2008

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    Pigafetta in Miami

    April 25, 2008 by street124

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    Palms in unexpected places

    April 26, 2008 by John in Andalucia

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    You can always be assured of finding a palm growing near the base of a tree from which it did not originate. Post any you find here, or better still, post some palms you've seen growing in unusual places. Three Washies growing in the fork of a peppercorn tree.

    

    Last reply by John in Andalucia, April 26, 2008
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    Building Soil

    April 24, 2008 by _Keith

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    I ran across a reference to this article on another forum. It is indeed a fascinating piece. I would be interested in hearing your opinions on this, particularly Don's opinion, but also your thoughts on building good soil. Nothing is more important right? What are you doing? What is working for you, what is not? http://www.anthonares.net/2006/07/terra-pr...ainability.html

    

    Last reply by ghar41, April 26, 2008
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    3 Nice Bismarckia Nobilis

    April 21, 2008 by Eric in Orlando

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    I came across these 3 Bismarckia nobilis in a local yard the other day;

    

    Last reply by Phil, April 26, 2008
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    Identify this palm

    April 25, 2008 by Tampa Scott

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    I purchased this palm last year. The palm had no name tag. Can anyone help identify?

    

    Last reply by Tampa Scott, April 26, 2008
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    thanks

    April 26, 2008 by gilles06

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    Hi guys, Great thanks to Dick and Patrick Schaeffer who sold me some hybrid seedlings when i was in the us 2 weeks ago. I am very proud to have these unfindable plants here in France. Here is a photo of them at home in France. Patrick sent me the plants at my motel, and the package was perfect and very carrefull. I put them in my luggage and went thru the european custom with no problem! Thanks again. Gilles.

    

    Last reply by gilles06, April 26, 2008
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    Jubutygrus Problem

    April 25, 2008 by buffy

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    Morning Guys: Took a picture of the Jubutygrus seedling this morning. It has some brown spotting and a bit of tip burn. What's going on here?

    

    Last reply by PalmGuyWC, April 26, 2008

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    Trouble With Washy's.. 1 2

    December 16, 2007 by Kris

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    Dear Friends Need help desperately in saving my new washy Filifera planted in our garden ground...it was raining heavily since we planted it a month ago..those who had visited my palm maintanence threads would know that better..! i know you are all asking for stills....iam enclosing them too in the following posts.Kindly help me save this loved one..since out of all the washy's my favouriate one is the pure filifera's. thanks & love, Kris.

    

    Last reply by Kris, April 26, 2008
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    The Disease is Taking Over

    April 25, 2008 by buffy

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    Wow fellas and gals: I just walked my yard yesterday and realized that in just over 4 months, this addiction is getting crazy. I have 20 or so species/cultivars: Jubaea chilensis Butia capitata Butia x Jubaea F1 or F2 Jubaea x Butia F2 Jubutygrus Sabal minor Sabal "Tamaulipas' Sabal palmetto Sabal uresana Chamaerops humilis Chamaerops humilis cerifera Chamaedorea microspadix Serenoa repens "silver form" Rhapidophyllum hystrix Nannorrhops ritchiana "silver form" Phoenix sylvestris Phoenix roebelenii (no expectations on this one) Arenga engleri Livistona australis Veitchia merrillii (potted) Attalea cohune (let's see if its warm enough 20 years from …

    

    Last reply by FRITO, April 26, 2008
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    Need A Little Help Loading A Transplanted Palm

    April 23, 2008 by ThunderSRQ

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    Just wanted to post a note here as I really need some assistance to help load a palm I'm transplanting and, since I'm driving down from Sarasota, hope to connect with 2 or 3 guys who don't mind meeting me in La Belle and lending a hand to help me get it into my truck. As an FYI, it's not that "huge" (about 7' to the top of the fronds) and the digging work is already nearly complete (and I'll have the last bit done prior to the move) but it is an old man palm (Coccothrinax crinita) and so it needs to be moved/loaded without impacting the "beard" (which will obviously involve a little more "TLC"). If anyone here knows someone who may be able to help, please let me know …

    

    Last reply by DoomsDave, April 25, 2008
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    Dypsis Seedlings

    April 23, 2008 by Urban Rainforest

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    I have alot of Dypsis seedlings coming up like Dypsis Sp. White and Malcomberi and also have many more that I ordered and I'm trying to find the best possible seedling medium to use. Each year I have been trying to make my mix drain better and have been adding things like coarse pummice and scoria with good results. I have puchased some Dypsis Seedlings that seem to be in nothing more than perlite and peat and have had good results. So what kind of mediums are you using for your Dypsis seedlings and having good results with? Is perlite better than pummice? Should I use regular peatmoss or coarse peatmoss? I'm trying to find a medium that is not going to break down. Thank…

    

    Last reply by MattyB, April 25, 2008
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    Balboa Park revisited

    April 25, 2008 by deezpalms

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    I paid a visit to Balboa Park the other day for lunch and snapped some shots of the cactus/dessert garden across the street from the zoo. Here we go! Nice row of Brahea edulis on the zoo side of the road These big water fountain shots were taken just before I crossed over to the dessert garden

    

    Last reply by deezpalms, April 25, 2008
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    Neoveitchia Storkii

    April 23, 2008 by JimR

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    N. storkii has been around a while now. What is the concensus about its cold hardiness and culture requirements?

    

    Last reply by SubTropicRay, April 25, 2008
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    A Few Palm Pics....

    April 24, 2008 by epicure3

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    Test pics.

    

    Last reply by The Germinator, April 25, 2008
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    Before you Spread the Cypress Mulch Those Palms

    April 2, 2008 by _Keith

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    Mulch Madness Cypress forests are a precious natural habitat and our best defense against hurricanes. So why does the state allow loggers to turn the trees into wood chips? By Michael Behar Wednesday, April 02, 2008 Full story with pictures is here: http://www.theind.com/index.p....ed=1016 Dean Wilson slams forward the throttle on his 18-foot aluminum bateau — a flat-bottom skiff that he welded together himself — and catapults us downriver in a section of the 1.4 million-acre Atchafalaya Basin. Dressed in full camo and knee-high rubber boots, Wilson, 45, skims through a bayou only a couple of feet deep, and nearly pitches me overboard when he swerves l…

    

    Last reply by _Keith, April 25, 2008