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   Oh, brutality, thy name is Dave

   March 30, 2010 by DoomsDave

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   Howdyall: Well, took an axe to two Caryota urens at my place, lovely as they were, still are in the garbage. So, why? Well, because they were going to get huge, fast, and fall over. Oh, still. Sad. Alas, but, room for more . ..

   

   Last reply by Moose, April 2, 2010
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   Trachycarpus

   March 28, 2010 by Tampa Scott

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   I read here on Palmtalk, but can not find the thread, something about replacing the soil to keep them alive here in C. FL. I put it in a larger pot for now but would like to plant it in the ground. Advice is needed on what to do.

   

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   Free Tahina seeds, variegated?

   April 1, 2010 by Gileno Machado

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   aprilfoolsday@happyeaster.com

   

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   Building a shade house this weekend

   March 27, 2010 by John in Andalucia

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   A few shots today, in celebration of the glorious arrival of Spring! Fate has a way of offering up new opportunities in the wake of disasters, and for me, it is the space to build a shade house against our neighbours new boulder wall, where once stood a mature avocado tree and our garden shed. Here's a closer look.. Overhead shot.. Using existing materials from the old shade house build, I utilized wire tensioners wedged between the boulders at both corners. Fortunately, there were perfect crevices right where I needed them!

   

   Last reply by John in Andalucia, April 1, 2010
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   ID needed please

   March 11, 2010 by fiji jim

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   This is a view from above the seedling. It is the only one of 100 seeds to germinate from a batch named as Trachycarpus wagnerianus from RPS. Could it be one or an impostor? Thanks for any opinions. Jim

   

   Last reply by fiji jim, April 1, 2010
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   Foxtail palms

   March 31, 2010 by Tyrone

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   I have been looking for wild pictures of the Foxtail palm (Wodyetia bifurcata) on the net I found this article relating to the foxtail seed racket back in the 80's. http://www.google.com.au/imgres?imgurl=http://www.amazingaustralia.com.au/images/foxtail_palms_cape_melville.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.amazingaustralia.com.au/scandals.htm&usg=__9uqqIiGb8V_IHX0jcq0f_Mmv8jk=&h=295&w=382&sz=20&hl=en&start=2&itbs=1&tbnid=p4W93CAsnNKnpM:&tbnh=95&tbnw=123&prev=/images%3Fq%3DMelville%2BRange%2Bpalms%26hl%3Den%26client%3Dsafari%26sa%3DX%26tbo%3D1%26rls%3Den%26tbs%3Disch:1 Best regards Tyrone

   

   Last reply by peachy, April 1, 2010
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   Hydriastele wendlandiana

   March 31, 2010 by bubba

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   This specimen is endemic to Northeastern Queensland and the Northern Territory. Got one at Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens in this area: Grows as a clustering Palm in swampy, lowland rain forest limited to Zone 11 and 10b.

   

   Last reply by tropicbreeze, April 1, 2010
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   Seaweed fertilizer

   March 25, 2010 by John in Andalucia

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   I'm ready this year with a good supply of soluble seaweed fertilizer, purchased online from the UK. The majority of my seedlings have between 3 and 6 leaves now, so I want to feed them up as much as possible, and regularly. Can someone give me advice on how often to use seaweed fertilizer? I had it in mind to start bottom watering once a week starting next week, and a foliar spray, maybe half strength, every other day when the nights start warming up. Does that sound excessive? Would a foliar application in the mornings, starting now, be a better way to start, and root feed nearer to summer? My palms are going to love this stuff, I'm sure.

   

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    Thirsty Frontyard

    March 27, 2010 by Gileno Machado

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    We finally had a good and much needed drop here last night but March has been unusually dry in NE coast... 21 days in a row with plain sunshine back on top 90° up our heads up here on the coast is a real challenge for most grown up palms, surviving on their own. They've had rain high above normal in São Paulo and Rio this summer but El Niño seemed to keep the S. Atlantic humidity away from the Northeast coast for quite some time... Here are a few pictures from the previous weeks...please feel free to post frontyard images here as well. ...and Please do the rain dance for me...

    

    Last reply by Gileno Machado, April 1, 2010

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    BS MAN WEEDS!!!!! 1 2

    March 17, 2008 by ellidro

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    I went to Jeff Roods greenhouse then afterwards we went by Bill's place and this is what we saw. Here's Jeff encouraging him on and even giving him a hand.

    

    Last reply by BS Man about Palms, April 1, 2010

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    Is There A Med Fan Doc In The House?

    March 31, 2010 by Tim M

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    Last week I purchased a 15 gallon Med. fan palm. I noticed there was a little (10%?) damage to half the leaves (damage is on the petiole side of leafs). I also noticed that one of the emerging leaves was severely damaged. Other emerging leafs have partial discoloration (green 75%, brownish 25%). We had an unusual cold spell this winter and I know this palm was sitting in the nursery since last fall. It may have hit 18F at the nursery. I am planning to start a digging a hole through serious limestone (read - ouch on the back!) and I would love to hear thoughts about the prospects of this plant. The second photo is a close up of the emerging leaf area. One leaf lo…

    

    Last reply by peachy, April 1, 2010
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    Royal Palm Identification

    April 1, 2010 by jaybo

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    I have several Royal palms in my garden that are volunteers. I suspect they came in with the mulch (wood chips from the local tree trimmers). Since the Florida Royal (Roystonea elata) and the Cuban Royal (Roystonea regia) are both common in south Florida, I guess it is one or the other or a cross between the two. Below are a few photos. Any ideas?

    

    Last reply by DoomsDave, April 1, 2010
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    A few new palm photos

    March 31, 2010 by Jeff in St Pete

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    Verschaffeltia splendida new leaf - the white stuff is tree litter. Tiny seeds are encased in a paper-like substance and it gets all over everything.

    

    Last reply by BS Man about Palms, April 1, 2010
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    Tarzan, Tarzan, in the Air, Tarzan Lost his underwear

    March 30, 2010 by DoomsDave

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    Oh, and I got up one fine Saturday morning, and, armed with camera took a pic of my place, in the morning light, looks like victory, or something . .

    

    Last reply by tjwalters, March 31, 2010
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    Palm ID

    March 30, 2010 by Walter John

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    Can someone ID this for me please ? It is of New Cal origin I suspect.

    

    Last reply by Walter John, March 31, 2010
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    Rhapis-Help Needed ASAP

    March 28, 2010 by mocropot

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    Hello, I am new to palms this is my first palm I am trying to grow in a pot. All sources state it is very easy to grow, but probably not for me. The plant got brown spots on almost all its leafs. Please help me find out what is wrong and how to save it. This is my favorite, and I really do not want to let it go. I un potted and checked roots and it is fine. The plant is outside.

    

    Last reply by hugo, March 31, 2010
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    Green photos

    March 30, 2010 by Gileno Machado

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    No red emerging fronds in this thread please... Nor bluish, pinkish and brownies...

    

    Last reply by Gbarce, March 31, 2010
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    Borassus heineana from New Guinea

    March 28, 2010 by Moose

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    I am currently reading Genera Palmarum 1987 and have found this species mentioned. It is in the Geography chapter under "the Distribution of Modern Palms" heading, pages 60 & 61. In that section, the authors are describing the distribution of the Tribe Borasseae worldwide. Uhl & Dransfield refer to it as "very poorly known" and "quite distinct and confined to one small area". Being a big fan of the massive palms in this genus, it would be interesting to see any more information and/or a photo of this species.

    

    Last reply by Moose, March 31, 2010

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    Rhinos

    March 29, 2010 by PalmsZA

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    Hi all It has been a bad summer for many of my palms... 18 different palms were absolutely nailed by the rhino beetles. 2 Bizzie are tickets and I dont think the Prit affinis will be worth keeping. My last remaining Cocos in the back garden, nailed and on its bicycle too (it was the only survivor of beetle attacks from a group I planted 4 years ago near the pool). 15 of the 18 palms grow in the back garden near the river and I guess the Rhino beetle grubs enjoy the abundance of decaying plant matter down there. Unfortunately there is no way to get rid of them, systemic insecticide only kills them once they have burrowed their way into the heart and start feeding on …

    

    Last reply by PalmsZA, March 31, 2010
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    Plant-out at the Newcal corral 1 2

    January 18, 2009 by Walter John

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    Hi, another wonderful plant-out mission was carried out successfully over the weekend by palm society members in particular the ratpackers at Mike Greens (Newcal) residence in downtown Bonogin in the Gold Coast hinterland. The weather was great and much was achieved. Colin Wilson drove up from Kiama for the event, well done Col. I took a few general photos of Mike's already established garden as well as some plant-out activities so let's roll the tape and get these pics up on screen, if you want to find out the species names, just ask.

    

    Last reply by BS Man about Palms, March 31, 2010
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    Chambeyronia Houailou

    April 21, 2008 by Big50

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    If someone has pictures of chambeyronia houailou please upload here. Regards.

    

    Last reply by BS Man about Palms, March 31, 2010
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    Palms around Green Turtle Cay

    March 30, 2010 by GTClover

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    Hello Palm Experts, a couple of you have asked about Palms found in the second location I've listed for myself. Green Turtle Cay is a small key off the coast of Abaco which in turn is one of the 'Out Islands' of the Bahamas and is 135 miles due west of West Palm Beach, FL. It's 10b-11. The key is only about ½ mile wide and 3-4 miles long. I'm new at this format for posting text with photos embedded so there may be some fits and starts. I'm planning to story of our garden there , but I'll start by showing what types of palms are found around the island. The settlement of New Plymouth is at the southeast end and is relatively protected for the prevailing winds…

    

    Last reply by sick1166, March 30, 2010
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    Ravenea rivularis

    July 1, 2006 by surgeon83

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    Lets get some pictures of Ravenea rivularis posted here. Mine will be more interesting in a few years, after they start trunking, but they're growing as fast as they can. Largest; one year in the ground Freebie, 2 years in the ground: Show us yours!

    

    Last reply by Tyrone, March 30, 2010

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    2 very interesting Sabals...

    March 28, 2010 by JayW

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    Took these today at Bok Tower. This 1st one, I'm not sure on a ID other than it's a very large, young Sabal. You can see the Sabal Palmettos around it, but it's definitely not a Sabal Palmetto. I'm standing there as a reference, I'm 6' 1" tall if that helps. This 2nd one is a Sabal Palmetto that was planted there by President Coolidge in 1929 and is still looking good, except for some Woodpecker damage. It's the 2nd, taller one to the right. Look closely towards the bottom and you can see the plaque.

    

    Last reply by JASON M, March 30, 2010
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    Bismarckias during wet season

    June 29, 2006 by Really full garden

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    We are in our wet season now and I have noticed that my normally white/ silver bismarckias have turned slightly green.This is especially noticeable in the emerging leaves. Our hours of daylight are longer now and it rains only at night I think Bismarckias like some bromeliads look better when stressed slightly- less water ,lower humidity. Any opinons?

    

    Last reply by Palm crazy, March 30, 2010

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