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   End of Summer Push

   September 23, 2009 by joe_OC

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   My palms must know that summer is coming to an end. I have fronds opening up throughout the yard. Is everyone experience this too?

   

   Last reply by Kostas, September 26, 2009
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   Twin Palm

   September 14, 2009 by hehhicadora

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   Hey, I'm in a research class in high school and we are trying to plant a garden but before we get started I was wondering if anyone had information on how to Propogate a Syagrus Cearensis or Twin Palm.

   

   Last reply by Peter Pacific, September 26, 2009
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   Who else has Raphia palms ?

   September 21, 2009 by aussiearoids

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   I have a few nice size seedlings of Raphia hookeri , and a Raphia farinifera as well as R. australis . The hookeri has amazing scurfy twirls around the trunk . See my pics on PACSOA .. It was harvested and sold to florists . Wynne pictured here with coils . She even was shown bridal bouquets made with it .

   

   Last reply by mpiodi, September 26, 2009
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   Neodypsis decaryi

   September 25, 2009 by mpiodi

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   Hi Fans, After a very strong dry season first rain fell yesterday since the month of Mai. I had a lot of work to keep my palms alive. Dry season also reagarding my internet connection. But now I am back and already asking for your help: I bought this a few months ago from a dealer in Kinshasa in very miserable condition. Now she is going well. As the stem seems to form a triangle I thought ìt maybe a Neodypsis decaryi? But as I never have seen one before I am not sure whether I am right or wrong? Best regards Mpiodi

   

   Last reply by paulgila, September 26, 2009
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   BRAHEA ACULEATA

   September 25, 2009 by BRAHEA73

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   Hello, Does anyone cultivate Brahea aculeata in zona 8. For my part I has one of it recently, I am going to tempt it in the next spring. I have between 21 °F and 14°F in the winter and it can freeze several consecutive days! for reference I cultivate B armata and B edulis carefree, obviously in the dry in winter. Thanks Victor

   

   Last reply by M@ximus, September 26, 2009

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   Volunteer Seedlings

   September 25, 2009 by Kathryn

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   I have some volunteer seedlings in my yard, but I don't know where they came from. There are about 20 spread throughout the yard. The only palm in my yard (or anywhere near it) producing viable seed is Phoenix roebelenii and these aren't roebelenii seedlings. These are rather stiff with a little bit of a blueish tint. I guess I must have left some seeds out and the squirrels planted them for me. My first guess would be Sabal minor, but I'll have to wait a few years to know for sure.

   

   Last reply by paulgila, September 25, 2009
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   Questions about germinating Dypsis and Syagrus

   September 19, 2009 by osideterry

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   I was able to get some free D. baronii seeds from Gonzer (thanks!) yesterday, and they are soaking in the greenhouse. I also picked up a few seeds from the nicest queen palm in my neighborhood. It was planted the same time mine was and is easily twice as tall now. I'm thinking future canopy in the corners of my backyard. Here's a photo of the baronii mama, since we all like pictures.

   

   Last reply by MattyB, September 25, 2009
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   Tell the species

   September 25, 2009 by Gileno Machado

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   Who am I?

   

   Last reply by Gileno Machado, September 25, 2009
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    The Queens have Abdicated!

    September 22, 2009 by DoomsDave

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    Yesterday was very exciting, as I finally found a home for the huge, honkin' Queen Palms that graced the front of my "parking cutout" and drank more than a school of [insert fave nationality] fishies combined. Here they were on the eve. Those are normal size chairs and a normal size car . . . .

    

    Last reply by Palmə häl′ik, September 25, 2009
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    testing spanish keyboard

    May 13, 2008 by ViveroLaVida

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    Contrato que otorgan? el Señor Emilio Nuñez y el Señor Jose Muñoz: al tenor de las siguientes claúsulas. declaraciones? >el señor declara ser el dueño del terreno? >el señor es realmente ejidatario? precio de la propiedad? $ 250,000 (doscientos cincuenta mil dólares) Los Cuales serán pagados al firma la escritura final con el Notario Lic. Yañez. será el precio correcto. en dicho terreno se encuentra construido un cuarto con baño. esto también se incluye en la venta? Oscar, espero con esto te haya podido ayudar es lo único que se me ocurrio!

    

    Last reply by palmcurry, September 25, 2009
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    Need help with ID

    September 25, 2009 by PostmanSeb

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    Anyone know what Livistona this is Thanks all, Bruce

    

    Last reply by PostmanSeb, September 25, 2009
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    cidp needs a shave

    September 23, 2009 by paulgila

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    cidp in north park.anyone have a GIANT razor?

    

    Last reply by epicure3, September 25, 2009
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    Livistona benthamii

    September 11, 2009 by Keith N Tampa (ex SoJax)

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    Last weekend I purchased a Livistona benthamii from fellow palm enthuiast (and board poster) Nature Girl. I'm not going to plant it in the ground until the threat of frost passes next spring, but I've little experience with this species. I know it's from Tropical Northern Australia, but Riffle and Craft report it good in zones 9-11, and Ed Brown III reported its good to about 20F (-6C), or a degree or two colder. Merrill Wilcox reported that it eventually failed in Gainesville, FL. Can others expound on their experiences? Whose had one long-term? What kind of winter weather has it endured? I'm on seasonally swampy ground which should be to it's liking but I'm tryi…

    

    Last reply by ron@springhammock, September 25, 2009
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    Nice Old Sabal Causiarium

    September 24, 2009 by pg6922

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    We have been demoing lots of old condemned houses in the old parts of North Fort Myers,Fl and have been finding some nice palms. We are not removing any vegetation, only the structures. Anyways, I'm assuming its a S.Causiarum because of the massive smooth trunk and no skirt. It has to be 40 plus years old. Its nice to see such a nice specimen. It is surrounded by some very old Kapok trees that were probably planted at the same time. PG

    

    Last reply by FRITO, September 24, 2009
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    Latest Palms Journal

    September 22, 2009 by PalmatierMeg

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    I got my issue yesterday and WOW. I saw the Dypsis makirae on the back cover and said, "Don't know what it is but I want one." Ditto the new Syagrus evansiana from Brazil, to go with the S. duarti I've been wanting. And back to Makira, Madascar for Dypsis thiryana, D. coursii, ankirindro, ankirindro, mocquerysiana, etc. What a great issue! Has anyone else received theirs yet?

    

    Last reply by Kris, September 24, 2009
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    Palm garden

    September 21, 2009 by Tyrone

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    Here are some before and after shots of a job I did for a client over the last couple of weekends. They had a pokey little courtyard with a black wattle tree growing on the boundary and some ground which the dog kept on digging up. They wanted a tropical garden, so that's what I did for them. There's also a nice new Chambeyronia leaf in these pics. I timed it well I think.

    

    Last reply by Tyrone, September 24, 2009
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    30 year old Chamaedorea elegans houseplant

    September 22, 2009 by Eric in Orlando

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    I visited my grandmother in Illinois last week. She has a potted Chamaedorea elegans on her porch that is nearly 30 years old and over 6ft tall. She brings it inside during the winter. We brought this to her from Florida, it was one of those tiny palm-in-a-box plants tourists take home. I've watched grow all these years.

    

    Last reply by Eric in Orlando, September 23, 2009
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    interior Cocos nucifera at Orlando International Airport

    September 22, 2009 by Eric in Orlando

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    These coconut palms are growing inside the "A" terminal at Orlando International Airport. They have been there for years and suprisingly grow well in the cool AC. They do get lots of light.

    

    Last reply by Eric in Orlando, September 23, 2009
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    Seed germination at last

    September 21, 2009 by JLeVert

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    I was out checking the palms in the yard the other day and noticed that seedlings were coming up under both my Trithrinax acanthocoma and my Butia paraguayensis. They have both been dropping seeds for years and finally some have germinated. I don't know what did it except that the sprinkling system was broken on that side of the yard and then we started having a lot of rain. Could it be the wet/dry treatment? I also mulched over the seeds with pinestraw in the spring. I'm excited.

    

    Last reply by JLeVert, September 23, 2009
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    PRA @ Jonathon's

    September 22, 2009 by Tassie_Troy1971

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    went down to sunny south Arm yesterday to catch up with Jon after his epic journey . Had a good look over his 30 acres ? see what was new and got a few new tube size palms . Leppidorachis moreana Beccariophoenix alfredii cool coconut imposter Dypsis baronii pritchardia hillbrandi and Laccospadix A I noticed an amazing difference in the growth rate of his Hedyscepe that started out the same size . Took a few seaside shots on the way down ! miles of deserted beach ! was like that old Don Henley song ~~ "nobody on the road ~ nobody on the beach ! summers out of reach !

    

    Last reply by Tassie_Troy1971, September 23, 2009
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    Wal's most recent topic 1 2

    September 19, 2009 by Walter John

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    "It has been said before and many times since so there's no need to repeat it." - Wal 2009 New leaf on a very Foxy Lady: Old leaf on a very bountiful Veitchia

    

    Last reply by The Palm Nut, September 23, 2009
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    Cocos nucifera

    September 22, 2009 by PalmatierMeg

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    We went to the local flea market on Saturday and came across this dandy coconut palm seedling. While I love and prefer tall coconuts, they are LY magnets here. But this Malayan gold dwarf (correct me if I am wrong) really caught my eye. The seed was enormous and filled the 7g pot. The seller swore the seedling palm is only 4 months old (is that just hype or can a coconut grow that fast?). The thing, sans pot, must be 4 feet tall. Anyway, I bought it, as I still don't have a Cocos. I planted it just across the property line on the vacant property next door. I figure it someone ever builds on it he will keep this palm as part of his landscaping. Anyway, I took photos. …

    

    Last reply by Jose Maria, September 23, 2009
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    More Photos of the Haines & Cressey Garden

    September 23, 2009 by Perito

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    I had a great time at the PSSC meeting in Altadena. It was a beautiful, very warm day. I attended the board meeting, made some new friends and saw many people from the So-Cal chapter I already knew, toured the garden, ate some great food and helped with the Auction. In between it all I got a few photos. So here they are- Another shot of the front of the House, Caryotas, Cocothrinax barbadensis

    

    Last reply by Perito, September 23, 2009
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    Hydriastele ?

    September 14, 2009 by bubba

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    Looking through some Palm pictures at Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens in West Palm and noticed this Genus that is not seen often: As named:

    

    Last reply by Trópico, September 23, 2009
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    Your favorite outside in ground Chamaedorea

    September 19, 2009 by cagary

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    I've cleared out an area under my large H K Orchid tree. Its quite shady and close to the house so it should be protected from the cold weather and Santa Ana winds we get here in south Orange County. I've already planted Chamaedorea ernnesti-augustii and C. geonomiforma and have room for a few more. Thanks!

    

    Last reply by DoomsDave, September 22, 2009