DISCUSSING PALM TREES WORLDWIDE

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   Another palm gets planted chamaedorea adscedans

   March 20 by happypalms

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   I had a small adscedans left over from the original stock I purchased over 20 years ago a runt just sitting in the greenhouse it now has joined his bigger brothers and sisters in the garden iam sure this little palm will be more than happy now

   

   Last reply by happypalms, March 20

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   Pinanga sylvestris twin shoots

   January 9, 2023 by khachaturian

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   I'm relatively new to the palm world. One of my first germination trials (with commercially obtained seeds) involved Pinanga sylvestris. First leaves emerged some weeks back. I was preparing to transplant two seedlings, but as I dug them out, I noticed that both shoots were emerging from the same seed. I wonder how common this is... I've encountered polyembryonism in the seeds of various tropical plants, but I don't know whether this is the same thing. Growing conditions: tropical (rain: April/May > November).

   

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   Palm Tree ID

   March 19 by JCas06

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   Hello, I am new to the site and not heavily versed in all things palm tree. I live in South Florida and drive by these large what I would presume are date palms out in front of a gated waterfront community. These palms are a little different from other similar looking ones in that the color of the leaves are more of a grey or silvery green color than your typical green fronds. Does anyone know what kind of palm this is specifically with this coloration? I tried to look for seeds on the ground but just found tiny round green seeds and I don’t know if they are viable or if they fell off before becoming larger “dates”. My guess is the latter. I didn’t see any older lar…

   

   Last reply by kinzyjr, March 19

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   Photos from Floribunda Palms on the Big Island of Hawaii

   March 17 by kylecawazafla

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   Well dreams come true and I finally got the chance to visit this legendary garden on the big island of Hawaii! I feel like the majority of the palms I saw were firsts for me! Click here for all of the photos with labels Sclerosperma walkers Masoala madagascriensis Ravenea musicalis Areca gurita Geonoma atrovirens Manicaria saccifera

   

   Last reply by Central Floridave, March 19

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   Palms of New Guinea book - FREE download now available!!

   February 28 by Bill Baker (Kew)

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   We have just made PDFs of the Palms of New Guinea book freely available for download! We hope that this makes it even more available to the widest audience. Of course, we still encourage you to buy a hard copy - but the electronic version allows everyone to use it in different ways. We've made two version available - one low resolution and one high resolution. The low res one works really well on a phone. I hope you enjoy it! https://doi.org/10.34885/qepn-3c65

   

   Last reply by Central Floridave, March 19

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   Planting another Joey palm

   March 19 by happypalms

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   With so many joeys iam just planting them like bangalow palms just throwing them in wherever there is a wet spot in the garden and some dappled light if I put enough of them in some will perform well and some will not make it but they will be given some attention to give the best chance available ten years time will tell who has made the Joey race in the garden

   

   Last reply by happypalms, March 19

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   The magic of time.

   March 17 by NorCalKing

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   Well, I figured it's been a while, and I need to update how Archy's survive in a chilly (winter) 9B climate. Here's what 8 years in the ground have done to this once tiny Lowes triple!

   

   Last reply by NorCalKing, March 19

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   In the garden working away taking pictures as I go

   March 19 by happypalms

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   There is so much to do in a garden to keep it at least half looking decent I have been taking advantage of the good rainfall and a optimal time to plant some of the new collection I have been purchasing over the last few years the obsession to renovate my garden came from when the world was in lockdown I thought I might as well do something creative with my time so it was time to redo the garden and start up my palm nursery again I did have a nursery about 22 years ago life and working got in the way of that project now there are so many new palms available it’s just one big palm party with the new exotic plants available as well thanks to the internet and importing seed…

   

   Last reply by happypalms, March 19

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    Adopted palm parent looking for help in San Diego County

    February 23 by castlegate8

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    Hello, I am new member of this forum. Please forgive any etiquette or traditions that I am unknowingly missing. I am desperate for help. We purchased an abandoned property with an overgrown yard and a gorgeous Canary Island Date Palm. It was trimmed by a reputable tree trimmer in September. Over the course of the last two to three weeks, the entire crown fell off. Ignorant until I searched the web, I believe this is the murderous weevil. I am looking for any type of professional assistance/ service to try to save the tree if possible, and give me a diagnosis. If not salvagable, I am looking for a reputable company to responsibly do what has to be done with this massiv…

    

    Last reply by bruce Steele, March 19

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    1.5 Years - Date Palm from seed (Time-lapse)

    March 19 by BayAndroid

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    Not my content, but I know this will be appreciated here: https://youtu.be/m-Ml61xIlmc?si=vK-0-yn3sJkHusE0

    

    Last reply by BayAndroid, March 19

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    Polyandrococos caudescens gets planted

    March 18 by happypalms

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    Planting time again this time my polyandrococos caudescens growing in a 200mm container the amendments to the soil has been done the usual irrigation treatment and placed in prime viewing position in the garden another 5 years and some loving gardening techniques should see the garden looking a little bit better with the silver underside of the leaves combined with the visual pattern on the new spear will certainly make for a conversation piece

    

    Last reply by happypalms, March 19

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    Fert

    March 18 by Bkue

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    Just finished the last of my palm gain. What do you recommend? Central Florida. Christmas, bismarcks, royals, areca’s, livistonas, coconuts.

    

    Last reply by Johnny Palmseed, March 18

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    The Azores

    November 14, 2008 by bubba

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    Can a Coconut Palm survive and or flourish in the Azores?I have started a collaboration with Michael Ferreira (Palm Guy) of Bermuda to answer this question.Palm Guy has recently posted an incredible group of photographs in the Travel Log section of this Board showing numerous Tropical specimens.We have identified Ponta Delgado,Azores as a likely candidate for this endeavor. The Azores is a group of Islands ranging from latitude of 37 to 39 degrees North.Ponta Delgado is located at 37.7 North.If established,this would constitute the furthest Coconut Palm on Earth from the Equator. Several major factors give reason for optimism.The first is the Azores location in thos…

    

    Last reply by Shoowow, March 18

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    Clinostigma question

    March 11 by Kaname-kun

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    I planted this Clinostigma samoense one or two years ago that had this to me strange appearance at the base. I assume it had been potted too long in too small a pot at the nursery? Anyway, there is a smaller trunk beneath a larger trunk. It's hard to see in the photo, but some adventitious roots are beginning to emerge at ground level. It is very healthy and has grown considerably since planting in the ground. Is it OK as is, or should I heap more soil up to the new larger trunk? I have other Clinostigmas I have grown from seedlings and planted out when they hit five feet or so, and none of them show this feature.

    

    Last reply by realarch, March 18

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    The first time I saw it I thought it was Phoenix pusilla. But when I closer, it appeared that I wasn’t sure.

    March 16 by Alexberm

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    The first time I saw it I thought it was a phoenix. But when I looked closer, it appeared that I wasn't sure. It was found that the branches did not have sharp thorns like the phoenix pusilla. So I'm not sure what kind of palm it is. If anyone knows about the problem, please specify. Thank you.

    

    Last reply by Phoenikakias, March 18

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    Wallichiana var major dypsis lantzeana get the red light show let’s see some more red shows

    March 18 by happypalms

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    The chambeyronias steal the show hands down but there’s a couple of close contenders

    

    Last reply by happypalms, March 18

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    What do I do now?

    March 17 by Than

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    I planted these seeds of various species few weeks back. I put the plastic cups in bleach and the medium in the oven as always.. yet now some of them are covered in these white fungi. I tried a fungicide but didn't do anything. The cups have been covered with plastic film and have been placed on heat mats. Are the seeds damaged? Should I remove, sterilize and repot in new medium? If a seed sprouted, would these fungi damage the seedling?

    

    Last reply by Than, March 18

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    European Fan Palm Drip Irrigation

    March 18 by Reefdweller

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    Suggestions, please on EFP in 15 Gal. rootbound transplant as far as watering schedule.. Quarts/Gallons every so often. Palm has up to 9 hours of direct sunlight per day, most days.

    

    Last reply by Reefdweller, March 18
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    Is it Roystonea borinquena?

    March 16 by Alexberm

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    It is in the garden in Thailand.

    

    Last reply by Alexberm, March 18

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    Help ID This Coconut Pest

    March 17 by agroventuresperu

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    Some sort of scale? They are on the undersides of the leaves, and looks like they excrete a black substance that ends up on top of the leaves. Lots of ants, so it appears there's some sort of mutually-beneficial relationship going on. Any organic solutions? It's the only coconut on the whole property I've ever seen with this problem. The coconut is probably the fastest-growing specimen we've ever had. It's in a spot that has access to more fertility. Lots of compost and sawdust has been placed around it during the past couple years. It's also received the same additional inputs as all the other coconuts this past year: ulexite, dolomite, gypsum, and potassi…

    

    Last reply by agroventuresperu, March 18

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    Bismarckia nobilis from seed - progress 1 2

    October 3, 2021 by D. Morrowii

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    I struggled a bit to get my first Bizzy to sprout and only 1 did from this batch which I think was my second or third try. The first pic was taken April 3rd and the second was taken today October 3rd 2021. 6 months of growth from when the first leaf broke the surface give or take a day or two. Maybe a minor achievement to many but I’m kind of proud of this little palm lol. After maybe 3 months of trying it finally worked, Next milestone will be a palmate frond hopefully soon!

    

    Last reply by D. Morrowii, March 18

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    Walking in the garden in an hot afternoon

    March 17 by Alberto

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    20240316_122211.heic. in fact I' m testing . I don' t know why suddenly I cannot post pics anymore , only this:

    

    Last reply by BayAndroid, March 18

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    C. onilahensis--keep or remove offset?

    March 17 by Foggy Paul

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    Hi all. Our C. onilahensis has been in the ground about three years now. It was very slow but is starting to pick up, probably helped by the past two good rain winters. We planted out two, a five and a one gallon if I recall correctly. The five gallon has always been bigger of course, but the one gallon is catching up. My question is about the five gallon. It has four offsets, the smallest of which doesn't seem to be oriented very well in relation to the other three. Would you let it develop or remove it? The one gallon plant has three very solid looking offsets. TIA for all suggestions. The plant overall: The offset in question: Another view: …

    

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    What Is The Absolute Hardiest Coconut Variety? 1 2 3 4

    September 14, 2017 by PalmTreeDude

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    What is the Hardiest variety of coconut? About what tempatures can it take?

    

    Last reply by FlaPalmLover, March 17

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    Repotting a couple of lanonia dasyantha

    March 16 by happypalms

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    Doing a spot of repotting of some tube stock dasyantha into 140mm containers quite a fast growing palm from seed in comparison to a few other slow varieties once past the sprout stage

    

    Last reply by happypalms, March 17

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