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   Sub Prime Crisis and Palm Sales

   January 10, 2008 by Palm Guy

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   Hi all, I work at a brokerage firm by day, palm nut by night and weekends and sometimes during work too! I've been hearing about the sub prime mortgage crisis in the states which has now spilled over the world. I know that many stock markets are down but what about the palm market??? Have any of the nursureymen taken a hit? In theory, a recession will usually have negative effect on non-essential goods like palms (Although to the palm aficionado palms are essential). I can see a rise in sales for certain palms species such as the coconuts since cocos generally fall into the food industry (which are essential goods - thus recession proof). What do you guys think…

   

   Last reply by www.dadluvsu.com, January 11, 2008
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   Syagrus!  vagrans!

   January 11, 2008 by DoomsDave

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   Howdyall: I want (as you know by now) an S. vagrans, which a Queen palm relative, which branches underground and looks like a clump of queenie seedlings, up to about 8 feet tall. I want to use them for both a curiosity and a hedge, to block out the neighbor's ugly as a pimpled butt roof I have to stare at every time I leave the front door of my place, and have to explain to people . . .. So, no. one: how fast do they grow and how tall do they get. In the words of Jimi Hendrix, are you experienced in such matters? And, who has them for sale? Up to five gallon size. And, for how much? (Hope they're NOT made out of gold and can't be sold . . . . ) Tha…

   

   Last reply by Phil, January 11, 2008
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   Acelloraphe -- Cany U Dig It??

   November 27, 2007 by DoomsDave

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   Howdyall: One of a number of errors I made in palming at my place is misplacing (putting in a not-cool spot) an A. wrightii, that's lovely, but not enough room. So, I'm gonna dig it up and move it. I'd like to do it now . . . . Anyone have any thoughts on how they take being dug up and moved. This one is about 6' (2 m) tall, and about as wide, with multiple trunks. Thanks! dave

   

   Last reply by DoomsDave, January 11, 2008
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   Palm Diary

   January 9, 2008 by metalfan

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   I mentioned my "Palm Diary" on the Iguanura thread I had and Frito wanted to know about it. I started it a little over a year ago and recorded all the palms I had then. I have added to it since. Mine is in a spiral notebook. I start with the following info on each palm: Name place I bought it from (or if it was a trade or gift, from who/where) and how much I paid date I got it size it was when it came (height), # fronds any interesting info about it (rarity, only survives in cultivation, origin, natural habitat characteristics ie--"grows along streambeds in Borneo etc) culture info (lighting, soil, water, etc) If I keep it potted, I record the pot size Whe…

   

   Last reply by FRITO, January 11, 2008
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   Growing Palms From Seed

   January 7, 2008 by austinl01

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   I'm just curious as to the best method for propagating seedlings. Here are my thoughts: 1. Plant the seeds in a community pot and separate the seedlings when they get one or two leaves. 2. Pot up the seedlings into 4 inch pots and grow them for 1-2 years. 3. Then, pot the seedlings into 1 gallon pots and grow 1-2 years. 4. Plant the palm in the ground or bump up to 3 gallon pots. What are your methods of growing seedlings? I'm looking for some ideas. Do you think my method is a good one?

   

   Last reply by austinl01, January 11, 2008
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   Iguanura wallichiana var. major

   December 30, 2007 by Jeff Searle

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   Here's one growing in my garden. This is a tropical palm that demands tropical conditions. This has always been one of my favorite palms. Is anyone else growing it and if so, show us yours ? The crotons growing behind it are "Polychrome". Jeff

   

   Last reply by JakeK, January 11, 2008

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   Cycads stolen from Lotusland 1 2

   January 8, 2008 by Cycadcenter

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   This was just posted to another group by Jeff Chemnick. Unfortunately, I have to report that 3 small cycads were stolen from the cycad garden at Lotusland in Santa Barbara, California during the month of November, 2007. The plants were fist-sized and had been in the ground for approximately two years . The species stolen were Encephalartos latifrons, E. dolomiticus, and E. nubimontanus. The thief removed the accession tags along with the plants, then carefully replaced the dirt and mulch to make it appear as if nothing had happened. If anyone has any information regarding this crime or the whereabouts of the plants, please contact me ASAP either by email…

   

   Last reply by ghar41, January 10, 2008

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   Eleiodoxa conferta

   December 27, 2007 by Davidl

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   I cant find much about it on the internet. Also is it tropical or also sub tropical ? thanks

   

   Last reply by paulgila, January 10, 2008

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    Price for a good European Fan Palm

    January 8, 2008 by buffy

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    I have a local guy offering 6' trunk European Fan Palms with multiple trunks ranging from $1,000 to $1,700. Fair or not fair?

    

    Last reply by M@ximus, January 10, 2008
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    Laccospadix australasica

    January 9, 2008 by Eric in Orlando

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    I noticed this Laccospadix australasica has a new leaf opening. Got this photo this morning;

    

    Last reply by falcon1988, January 10, 2008

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    Roughed up home-depot Royals..

    January 9, 2008 by AS in SA

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    I was shopping at Home Depot and of course wandered over to the garden section. They've had the two same Royal palms for at least the last year or so - they're starting to look pretty sad too. I've been wanting to pick up a Royal to put in the ground this spring, but am wondering if I should find something that's in better shape or if these might still work. The list price was $197.00 on each, but the garden manager said he'd be willing to sell them to me for half that if I was interested. Photos below - one of my main concerns is that both palms appear extremely pot-bound and have also put on a few inches of trunk - will they grow out of this or possibly have const…

    

    Last reply by AS in SA, January 10, 2008
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    Pritchardia hillebrandii Blue Dwarf

    January 8, 2008 by Carlo Morici

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    The special PALMS supplement about the genus Pritchardia just reached us, and there has been some conversation on this genus. Pietro Puccio, shared this picture of the plant he grows in his garden by Palermo, Sicily. It was received in December 1993 as a seedling from Palme per Paket. Quite compact, but not blue.

    

    Last reply by Carlo Morici, January 10, 2008
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    Hilo Palm

    January 9, 2008 by Wai`anae Steve

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    Ok guys what the heck is a Hilo Palm???? Stopped at Home Depot in Kapolae tonight and found about 1/2 dozen of these palms in 3 gallon pots. I bought one for $20. I'll take better pictures in the morning under natural light, but in the mean time these will have to do. There is a slight pink tone to the crownshafts.

    

    Last reply by paulgila, January 10, 2008
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    Let the palm have it's brown leaf already

    January 10, 2008 by osideterry

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    I'm convinced my palms insist on having 1 ugly frond. By that, I mean if I trim that one brown frond off, in a few days the next oldest leaf turns brown. If I trim that one off, the next oldest one turns brown, etc. By giving a palm that one sorry leaf, it has a chance to build a full crown. Am I starting a palm "wive's tale" or "e-myth"? It could be psychological I guess. After trimming that first leaf, you keep raising the bar. "That next ones a bit yellow..." snip. I say leave a brown one. You are the only people in the world who might relate to this.

    

    Last reply by osideterry, January 10, 2008
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    Where has the best indegenous palms? 1 2

    August 20, 2007 by Neofolis

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    After Wal very kindly took the time to visit my website, he suggested that this month's poll may raise some interest here, so here it is. My vote went with Madagascar, although it was a very close call between Indonesia and New Caledonia as well. Sorry for any other noteworthy palm locations that I have omitted.

    

    Last reply by Chuck B, January 10, 2008

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    Calyptronoma occidentalis

    January 10, 2008 by LJG

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    Does anyone from SoCal or 9b FL have Calyptronoma occidentalis growing? How does it do? I might like to try this palm but am not sure about cold tolerance. I know Calyptronoma plumeriana can be found in a few SoCal gardens, but it is not from Jamaca.

    

    Last reply by Shon, January 10, 2008
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    Propagation of Pony Tail 'palm'

    January 9, 2008 by Double C

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    Hi a little help from someone please. I have a Pony Tail, [beaucarmea Recurvata] in flower at Present. I realise that it is tree not a palm however, as they are 'referred to' as palms, possibly some knowledgable contributor may be able to assist. I would like to know how to recognise the seeds, know when they are ready to collect, and any tricks of the trade to assist the successful propagation from the seeds. Thanks in advance, Chris C....

    

    Last reply by Tad, January 9, 2008
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    My favorite palm revisited

    January 8, 2008 by metalfan

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    My Salacca magnifica! Love this palm.

    

    Last reply by metalfan, January 9, 2008
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    PLACES FOR SEE PALMS IN AUSTRALIA, BRISBARNE AND M

    January 8, 2008 by Gaston in Argentina

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    Hello aussies friends. My father and brother are traveling for Australia during this days, they tellme that will visit Brisbarne, Coorparoo area, Kawana Waters and later the city of Melbourne, and i think Sydney and Adelaida.- What goog sites for watch palms and cycads around there to watch, privated or public palms gardens, palms and cycads societies etc. I asked to take pictures but im sure they unknow the palms targets around there, alwo what palms they can see around this areas.- Thanks.- Gaston in Argentina

    

    Last reply by Adam from Oz, January 9, 2008
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    meally bug palm

    January 7, 2008 by neoflora

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    New push on a meally bug palm in the nursery!

    

    Last reply by BS Man about Palms, January 9, 2008
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    My neighbors...

    January 3, 2008 by osideterry

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    The nice folks across the street had two 35ft washy robustas removed because they were shading out the flowers they were trying to grow below. What took 20 years to grow is now a 10 square foot plot of ordinary flowers and ground cover. Now the new people next door are even crazier. I heard a lot of noise going on. Out front is a big wood chipper. They are right now taking down every tree of size on the lot. Two 25ft queens, and 2-3 tall sycamores so far. I'd bet my 403( that those are not going to be replaced with mature, boxed trees. I'm dumbfounded that 20-25 years of growth is going into a woodchipper. I can hear it grinding as I type.

    

    Last reply by Dave-Vero, January 9, 2008

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    For a good time click here

    January 8, 2008 by www.dadluvsu.com

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    Free Palm Offer!

    

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    Chemical stimulant

    January 8, 2008 by palmtreesforpleasure

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    Recently there was a posting re the 2000 year old seed germination, when reading the article it was mentioned the seed was soaked in water with a chemical added, With some species having a low germination rate it would be worth discussing ways of improving germination rates prior to sowing, What chemicals are available to do this regards Colin

    

    Last reply by _Keith, January 9, 2008
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    Things are looking up in my garden...

    January 8, 2008 by TikiRick

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    Cocos nucifera Ptychosperma species Peloagodoxa henryana Allagopetra arenaria

    

    Last reply by TikiRick, January 8, 2008
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    Iguanura wallichii

    January 8, 2008 by metalfan

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    This palm is doing so well in a container. I want to know, how long can I reasonably expect to leave it containerized? I am not sure that I have any more space inside the greenhouse on the floor to plant any more larger growing palms. I am saving some space for the stoloniferous ones I bought at Tampa last fall (I am going to take out hte large stand of golden crinum that I now know is hardy here and replace it with the Chamie stolonifera). But how about this one? ANyone have a BIG one, or an older one that can give me an idea of how big they are at a certain age?

    

    Last reply by FRITO, January 8, 2008