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   Dypsis Mystery #1

   January 2, 2008 by palmaddict

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   Just before the New Year I picked up a few palms from a grower in North San Diego County. This was sold to me as Dypsis malcomberi. Here are a few images as I am looking to confirm ID. There were two seeds that germinated in this pot so it is not clumping. Thanks Patrick

   

   Last reply by George Sparkman, January 2, 2008
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   RHAPIS CULTURE

   December 24, 2007 by PalmGuyWC

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   This thread is to consolidate the three threads on this board concerning Rhapis. Jeff, my experience with blooming and seed setting of Rhapis goes back to when I lived in Florida, and that's been many years ago, so maybe my memory has become a little foggy. I lived off and on at Paul Drummond's in Coral Gables Fla. for about 7 years, with two years in the army during that period. Paul had several large clumps of Rhapis excelsa growing around his garden and they were all from the same clone and they were female. They would bloom each year, and they would grow "dummy" fruit because he didn't have any male plants. He finally located a gentelman with a male plant, so t…

   

   Last reply by PalmGuyWC, January 2, 2008
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   New Here.... moving to Florida

   January 1, 2008 by Derekjp

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   Well, after 27 years of living in North Carolina I’m headed to Florida. I’ve wanted to move to a warmer climate for the past 10 years. Now my dreams are finally a reality. It’s funny because I know so many people in NC who moved from Florida. I'm so glad I found this site as I didn't realize there were this many people who shared my passion for growing palms and tropical plants. I’ve grown bananas, cactuses and many palms in NC, but always have to move them indoors during the winter. I'm a property manager and manage several apartment complexes in eastern NC. I’ve had the ability to plan large landscaping projects and load several of my apartment sites with palms. …

   

   Last reply by Jeff Searle, January 2, 2008
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   Palm ID please

   January 1, 2008 by www.dadluvsu.com

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   These thing are planted on every corner down here and I don't know what they are... If it's not a seedling and rare, I have no clue :laugh: I need to replace a couple in my complex and wanna make sure I get the right thing. I need 4 - 15g triple of various heights... Anyone near Delray?

   

   Last reply by Gbarce, January 2, 2008
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   Will Arcontophoenix cunninhamiana die @ 25F? 1 2

   December 30, 2007 by Guest Keith in Zone 9

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   Alright palmophiles, my A. cunninghamiana has gotten big enough that it's hard to protect during freeze events. Our forecast low is in the mid 20's later this week. How bad would you expect the plant to be damaged...or do you think it will die outright. KS...Jacksonville, FL.

   

   Last reply by Logolight, January 2, 2008
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   Fruit maturation in Phytelephas

   December 30, 2007 by Dewayne in Ticolandia

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   I have some fairly old heads on my Phytelephas but have never harvested a ripe bunch. Do the fruits in the head dehisce releasing the seed, or does the head just rot and disintegrate. I'm worried that I may be leaving the heads on the too long. I'm not sure I want the seeds for germination, since the lady who gave me the plants said they took 4 years to germinate.

   

   Last reply by Dewayne in Ticolandia, January 2, 2008

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   The Genesis of my illness

   December 30, 2007 by DoomsDave

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   I start this at BS' behest. I've always loved palms since I was a little kid. I hated Ohio winters (swimming beats skiing every time) and palms grew where it never got cold. Or, so I thought at the time. Plus, they were easy to draw (badly), so all of my art class pictures of houses had palms around them. Went to Corpus Christi Texas in the winter of 1979, saw the lines of tall washies along Ocean Drive, and was hooked. Left Texas under inauscpicious circumstances, but the palms never left me. Went to California in 1985, bought a house in San Bernardino in 1986, on September 1. On September 2, 1986, I planted a bunch of Syagrus noodlesromanoffianum, whic…

   

   Last reply by Gtlevine, January 2, 2008
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   Dypsis decipiens 1 2

   October 8, 2007 by ruskinPalms

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   D. decipiens has turned out to be the darling of last year's california freeze. The freezes get just as cold here in florida and occur more frequently than in california - even if it is warmer in FL overall. It just seems like there must be a way to grow one of these here. Any suggestions or theories out there how to get one of these to grow in a hot, humid climate? Thanks for any ideas!

   

   Last reply by Carlo Morici, January 2, 2008

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    Happy New Years!!

    January 1, 2008 by Palm Guy

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    Happy New Year Folks, Have one on me! Take care and hope this is a good palm growing year! Mike F

    

    Last reply by Dave-Vero, January 1, 2008
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    What's these holes in my dirt?

    September 27, 2007 by MattyB

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    Sorry, no palapa so I'll post here. I've got these holes that are everywhere on my hillside. I'm pretty sure that they're not gopher holes as they are only about the diameter of a nickel (3/4"). I've got a lot of stink bugs. Could this be from them?

    

    Last reply by amazondk, January 1, 2008
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    Greenhouse Temps

    December 29, 2007 by freakypalmguy

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    Hi all, Just finished my new 6 X 10 greenhouse. It is my first and I was just curious about the recommended Temps high and low for a greenhouse. I will use it for seed germinating mainly and winter protection on those colder days and nights. I have a thermostacally controlled heater so at what temp should it be set at to at night to keep seeds in germination mode? Also it is a soft sided unit, other than the manual circular vents included in the kit, is there an inexpensive self opening unit I can put in it for those hot days? Pics to follow. Matt

    

    Last reply by BS Man about Palms, January 1, 2008
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    Some unusual palms

    December 28, 2007 by FossilNypa

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    Here is a thread to post some photos and info about some palms that aren't talked that much here in the forum... Attalea iguadummat fruit @ Wilson Botanical Garden.

    

    Last reply by Kris, December 31, 2007

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    Streeeetchinnng those stilt roots !

    January 2, 2007 by aussiearoids

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    This poor palm is in a large garden just north of Cairns . It has been placed on a stump to tease out a bit more length on those stilt roots .

    

    Last reply by tropicalb, December 31, 2007
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    Chamaedorea adscendens Pollen

    December 31, 2007 by tjwalters

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    I have a few C. adscendens female plants coming into flower, but only one male that is producing (only) one inflorescence. Anyone here have any spare C. adscendens pollen floating around?

    

    Last reply by Darold Petty, December 31, 2007
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    Recommended fertilization-

    December 26, 2007 by Chuck B

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    I am currently growing and ordering small palm species,(still basically strap leaf stage),such as Chambeyronia species,Pinanga speciosa,Archontophoenix purpurea,etc.All are small with just a few leaves.I'd like to give them a little bit of fertilizer,but I know I need to be cautious on this.Any recommendations?

    

    Last reply by kahili, December 31, 2007
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    Some exciting germinations

    December 23, 2007 by Gtlevine

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    This is a big deal for me since I have my first germinations of palms I actually collected in Madagascar on my last trip. I did not do the actual germination, I let my good friend and master plantsman George Sparkman do the honors. Never-the-less, it has more meaning to me since I field collected the seed. Here are some photos; My prize palm, Dypsis Black Stem Vicona Dypsis Ambositra (True Form)

    

    Last reply by freakypalmguy, December 30, 2007
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    Trachycarpus "Manipur"

    December 29, 2007 by Patrick

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    Hi folks! I have a bunch of these seedlings that someone unloaded on me. Now, I know this is a relatively new variety and I've only just begun my search for information on this one. I figured I'd ask here first if anyone has any info or links I can take a look at to give me more info. Ive read a few things comparing them to T. princeps, but I really don't know. So, if anyone's got any info. for me, please share & it's very much appreciated!! Thanks in advance... Pat

    

    Last reply by Patrick, December 30, 2007
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    Trachycarpus takil from Rome

    December 30, 2007 by TonyDFW

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    Here are some images from the Trachycarpus takil growing at the Rome botanic garden within the Farnese Palace estate. /Hardy%20Palms/takilRome.jpg" border="0">

    

    Last reply by _Keith, December 30, 2007
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    Review of the Genus Pritchardia

    December 27, 2007 by Palmateer

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    I started to read the Pritchardia supplement mailed with the December issue of the International Palm Society journal, and noticed the corrections to several specie names. Hodel says I have to change the name of my affinis var. gracilis to maideniana in my collection database. Has anybody else looked at the Pritchardia supplement?

    

    Last reply by Phil, December 30, 2007
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    Palms at Grandpas

    December 26, 2007 by Gileno Machado

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    We took the kids over to my Mom and Dad's apartment for lunch this afternoon...You know: another roasted turkey and that ancient traditional codfish recipe...ohhh... Then, I had the camera handy for a couple pictures of their palms... Merry Christmas to everyone... Pritchardia pacifica near the glass:

    

    Last reply by iamjv, December 30, 2007
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    Ravenea Glauca

    December 28, 2007 by Surf Guy

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    I have about a one to two gallon R. glauca that I would like to plant this spring but I have read that they are really slow growing. In fact, there are maybe only a handful that are trunking here in so cal. Anybody have one of these in the ground that can give me an idea on how slow this palm actually is? Thanks, Mike

    

    Last reply by Tyrone, December 30, 2007
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    Acanthophoenix in So Cal

    December 29, 2007 by Gtlevine

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    My Acanthophoenix Crinita now has visible bulbous trunk after seven years in the ground from a 15 gallon plant I purchased from Jungle Music way back in my early days. The palm has been a steady but slow grower but survived cold spells and the intense heat from the fires. The bulbous trunk size compared to the main stem is quite pronounced and makes this palm very interesting. Trunk Gary

    

    Last reply by bgl, December 30, 2007
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    Ravenea xerophila

    December 25, 2007 by Tyrone

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    Just wondering what others have to say about growing Ravenea xerophila. I find them to be a slow and steady grower that needs a long root run in the pot, and needs full baking sun. Any experiences, pics? regards Tyrone

    

    Last reply by Al in Kona, December 30, 2007

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    Ravenea sambiranensis any info

    December 29, 2007 by Kelern

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    HI everybody, Having recently bought a seedling of Ravenea sambiranensis, I can't find any info about it, there is nothing in freeze damage data. Palmeperpaket rates it at -4°C to -6°C/25°F to 21°F!! does anybody have experience with this one? Thank you

    

    Last reply by Jeff Searle, December 29, 2007
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    Rhapidophyllum hystrix...a heat loving palm.

    December 29, 2007 by Alberto

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    I have a lot of seedlings of Rhapidophyllum hystrix growing in my pollytunnel. This week I am planting them out in shady places. I read that this palm is cold hardy to below zero F, but it must have summer heat to grow! What is´´summer heat´´????!! Our max. temps here in summer are generally 25´C to maximum 31-32`C on very hot days. Is this enough for this palm? Have I to plant it in more sunny spots to increase the heat effect???? Thanks,Alberto

    

    Last reply by Dave-Vero, December 29, 2007