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   MORPHOLOGY, DISTRIBUTION AND ECOLOGY OF PALMS IN NEW CALEDONIA

   October 1, 2010 by Alberto

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   Probably not new for most of the older palmophiles,but this was a very interesting read for me! Which species of this rare and unpronounciable palms will have a chance in cultivation. Which south Caledonian high altitude palms are adaptable to´´normal´´soils and not that schistose soil from overthere....??? http://horizon.docum...20-21/27817.pdf

   

   Last reply by Jose Maria, October 3, 2010
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   Coconut damage

   January 5, 2011 by bubba

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   December 2010 was extremely cold for our area in South Florida. Our December normal at the airport is 68F. and the average at a Palm Beach weather station was 60.6F.This was higher than the airport, which recorded an average of 58F.Also, Jan. of 2010 was one for the record books.Jan.2,2010-Jan.12,2010 was one of the most prolonged cold time-frames in our history. Although we have not recorded any freezing temperatures, it has been the prolonged nature of the cold that has been different.These are Coconuts stessing out:

   

   Last reply by JEFF IN MODESTO, January 6, 2011
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   Calyptrogyne ghiesbreghtiana seeding?

   April 27, 2011 by Trópico

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   I grew this one from seed. 3 years, 10 months old. I believe this palm is not a clustering species so this must be a flower spathe. Am I correct?

   

   Last reply by Trópico, August 5, 2011
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   King Palm - snapped trunk

   October 7, 2012 by Slyxx

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   I have a small 35 gallon QUAD (4 main trunks). A couple months ago, I cane home and found an entire trunk snapped off. Since then, nothing has regrown on that trunk. Is that trunk dead forever? And with my inexperience, I did throw the broken top away long ago.. Thanks doe any guidance and assistance.. DMS

   

   Last reply by DoomsDave, October 8, 2012
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   Yucatán palms--what should I look for

   April 29, 2017 by Yunder Wækraus

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   Will make my first trip to the Yucatán this summer. I've wanted to go for more than 20 years, but something has always come up. I'm going more because of my longstanding interest in ancient and modern Maya languages, but I also hope to see some wildlife while there. I'll be based in Cancun and on a tight budget. Are there any easily accessible areas nearby with native palms and wildlife? Is there anything palmy I do not want to miss?

   

   Last reply by RedRabbit, April 29, 2017

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   Dypsis pembana

   February 1, 2021 by WaianaeCrider

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   Could this be Dypsis pembana? I wrote a planted date but not what was planted. Dummy me. LOL

   

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   Oahu palm gardens

   January 2, 2007 by ghar41

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   I will be spending some time on the island of Oahu in the next few weeks. I am preparing to visit Foster BG but I'm wondering if anyone is familiar with other palm or cycad collections on the island that are worth visiting.

   

   Last reply by bgl, January 2, 2007
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   Glacier frost protection

   January 7, 2008 by Cycadcenter

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   Glacier frost protection Just wondering if anyone has had any experience with this product for palm and cycad frost protection Bruce

   

   Last reply by www.dadluvsu.com, January 8, 2008
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    Cocos Nuciferia (coconut trees) - Cascais (Portugal)

    July 12, 2023 by Harryest

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    Hello Everyone, I recently came across a palm tree (picture attached) in Cascais, Portugal, and I’m curious if it could possibly be a coconut tree (Cocos nucifera). Initially, I thought it wasn’t possible for coconut trees to grow in Portugal due to the climate being cooler than the tropical conditions these trees usually thrive in. However, it has sparked my curiosity.. Could anyone with expertise or knowledge in this area please confirm if this is indeed a coconut tree? I’m also interested in any information on how such a tree might survive in a Portuguese climate..

    

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    Babacu palm ?

    February 6 by Darold Petty

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    What is the latin binomial name for this palm ? Thanks ! https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2024/feb/06/brazils-nut-breakers-refuse-to-crack-as-their-precious-palms-are-threatened

    

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    So apparently I made this collage around 2 years ago...

    March 8, 2012 by JASON M

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    http://animoto.com/play/XAKF5I2XzElTKt7xZfiVGw It's a collage about palms of course.. just after I joined PT. I don't remeber sharing this... does anybody else remember seeing it?

    

    Last reply by Cedric, March 9, 2012
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    Sabal maritima

    August 14, 2012 by Really full garden

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    I have three of these that I have grown from seed.They are pot bound and desperately need to get planted. I just cant seem to get too excited about planting them out. Are they visually distinct from other trunking sabals? Sabal guatemalensis (mexicana) grows naturally at the beach.From the few images of S.maritima I have seen it seems to have a lighter colored trunk than S.mexicana. Any other positve qualities?

    

    Last reply by edbrown_III, August 15, 2012
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    ID please

    May 25, 2016 by strandoo

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    I purchased this little palm as Aiphanes caryotifolia many years ago, web sites say that this is a synonym of A. horrida which this small palm is not. Thank you for your help. Thank you John K.

    

    Last reply by strandoo, May 25, 2016

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    Palms in group ? If yes, how ?

    March 17, 2020 by Mangaratiba

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    My seedlings are going to be big enough to be transplanted soon in pots, I wonder if it is worth planting them in groups (species by species, no different species together), in the same pot, to get the maximum visual effect. Note that I live in France, so they will live forever in pots. Here are the candidates : Cyrtostachys renda : 5 seedlings Dypsis baronii black stem : 4 Euterpe edulis orange crownshaft : 3 Chamaedorea plumosa : 2 Question 1 What would be the best number ? What about suckering species cyrt. renda and dypsis baronii BS ? I’m OK to remove suckers… Or not ! Question 2 What would be the bes…

    

    Last reply by gerald6006, March 18, 2020

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    Neighbourhood Palm ID

    December 28, 2020 by Palms Brisbane

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    Hi All, Driving around neighbourhood and saw this specimen out the front of a house. Not seen a full size flamethrower before. Is this what it looks like? Or is this a different variant?

    

    Last reply by Palms Brisbane, December 28, 2020

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    Palm tree roots lifting brick planter around pool

    April 23, 2021 by Chad(Louisiana)

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    I have 3 planters incorporated next to my swimming pool- They measure about 6 ft wide, 4ft long and 2 ft high- We planted Sylvester Palms and they are absolutely beautiful- Last year we noticed 1 of the planters raising up on on edge and realized the roots had gotten between the brick and the concrete- I dug down only to find roots everywhere so I cut them back and backfilled the dirt- This year it appears the whole planter box is starting to raise and if not taken care of will be destroyed by the roots. I have a couple of questions 1. Should I just pull them up and plant something else?( if I do that I will have to get a small crane for 1 due to its size and placeme…

    

    Last reply by doubravsky, April 23, 2021
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    Pal Meir mix substitution?

    May 24, 2021 by Philly J

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    Would it make a difference to substitute the pine bark/mulch for cedar or fir?

    

    Last reply by JohnAndSancho, May 25, 2021

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    How hot is too hot?

    February 19, 2007 by www.dadluvsu.com

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    Just curious, generally speaking, how hot is too hot? Most of the stuff I'm growing is pretty tropical in nature (I think!)... I just peaked at the thermomter in the shadehouse and it reads 107ºF and 40% humidity... everything is wet in there... Anyone ever cooked a palm due to overly high temps? If things are kept wet enough can't these plants take high temps into the 110's??

    

    Last reply by Tyrone, February 20, 2007
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    Trip to Brisbane

    May 22, 2008 by nomolos

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    Hi I am going to Brisbane for a week and am wondering which gardens are a must see? I am looking for ones that will make me

    

    Last reply by Walter John, May 22, 2008
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    Indoor soil mold

    November 7, 2008 by Logolight

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    I moved one of my palms indoors for the winter but I'm having a continuous problem with mold on the soil. I keep spraying the mold with Daconil but the mold returns within a week. It's a one Gal. pot which has a mix of pine chips with the soil. So is it insects or what? Thanks. dave

    

    Last reply by millic, November 8, 2008
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    Dypsis "Big Red"

    November 29, 2013 by Mr Rare

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    This beauty was Purchased from my friend Dr Mardy Darian about a year ago and is really looking good.

    

    Last reply by LJG, November 29, 2013
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    Is this a Geonoma?

    July 20, 2015 by paco 1982

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    Hello everyone, Can anybody help me to identify this plant? the main question is... is it a Geonoma specie? I would be very gratefull if you can say your opinions.... Thank you in advance. . 1.

    

    Last reply by Kennybenjamin, July 21, 2015
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    An Interesting Coconut Show

    November 23, 2016 by PalmTreeDude

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    I found this on YouTube, it is a pretty interesting video, I believe it was filmed in South Florida judging by the Saw Palmetto and Sabals in the background. https://youtu.be/8xe8Um-p4xA

    

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    ISO opinions from someone "in the trade" of pygmy date palms

    October 22, 2018 by Von

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    Hello everyone! So this is my very first post since joining palmtalk! My name is Von, im 25, and i live in Nacogdoches Texas. I absolutely LOVE palm trees,although I must admit I don't have many "exotic" species, most of my collection is comprised of the "regulars"... Sabal minor, sago, Mexican fan, euro fan, canary island, etc. Since we sit right on the cusp of zones I'm pretty limited because one year temps may stay warm through winter and then the next year we will fall into a deep freeze that kills everything, and I am NOT a potted-plant-person. I religiously try to get plants out of pots and into the ground as soon as possible. However, the point of my …

    

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    Double Para Coccoides

    May 21, 2007 by STEVE IN SO CAL

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    A thread a while back got into the topic of seperating Parajubaeas. I think these palms will do well as multiples. As you can see, these two are already starting to arch away from each other...

    

    Last reply by STEVE IN SO CAL, May 21, 2007