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   Bottle envy

   July 31, 2008 by redant

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   These guys realy wanted to be bottle palms

   

   Last reply by spockvr6, July 31, 2008
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   Chrysalidocarpus Decipiens Growth update 2023

   October 3, 2023 by Albey

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   Hi there - I have not posted an update for a couple of years for this Palm, so here is a September Update on its growth over the past 2.5 Years. First photo from Feb, 2021 and second from Sep, 2023

   

   Last reply by Tyrone, October 3, 2023

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   Buying a coconut seedling on ebay?

   July 18, 2011 by JASON M

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   Hi everyone, I have not posted in such a long time Did you miss me? I really want a coconut palm. If I ordered a 2ft seedling from ebay, could it survive on it's way here? I really want one... or could somebody else hook me up with one? :3 Thanks for your inputs all

   

   Last reply by Peter Pacific, July 19, 2011
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   Great photography

   October 10, 2012 by edric

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   Just finished this page, and I'm really impressed with the photos this gentleman took in Costa Rica, have a look and you'll see what I mean, Ed http://www2.palmpedia.net/wiki/Elaeis_oleifera

   

   Last reply by TheMadScientist, October 11, 2012
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   Can you ID this plant?

   December 1, 2013 by doranakandawatta

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   I liked these leaves... Can you tell the name? Many thanks.

   

   Last reply by doranakandawatta, December 1, 2013
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   Growing Trachycarpus princeps in your garden

   August 24, 2014 by DoomsDave

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   I just a hold of three fine specimens of T. princeps, and would like to hear from people who have grown them in their gardens. I've found it to be a much touchier grow than the other species, by far. Anyone?

   

   Last reply by ghar41, August 24, 2014
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   Anthocyanin changes in leaf tissue and stress response

   November 14, 2019 by sonoranfans

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   I am working on analysis of AG drone data now and have come across some relevant facts regarding red color in leaves or petioles. I have seen this discussion before here on bismarckia, and Im not talking about emerging leaves but existing ones on palms that do not characteristically show red. In emerging leaves, the absence of chlorophyll along with the presence of anthocyanin is the primary reason for red coloration. The 3 major choromphores in plant leaf material have different spectral(wavelength) absorption patterns. Chlorophyll A absorbs in strongly in the red and blue, and transmits the green light. Anthocyanins absorb in the green and in the blue and emit all…

   

   Last reply by NOT A TA, November 24, 2019

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   Areca Palms

   March 20, 2020 by NickJames

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   Why do Areca palms frequently appear yellow in my area? If I wanted to plant one, how would I prevent this? Do they really only live 10 years?

   

   Last reply by JimStPete, March 20, 2020

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    Sabal blackburniana germination

    April 11, 2021 by Dartolution

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    Thanks to fellow PalmTalk member @Chris Chance for the seeds from his blackburniana. I finally started getting germination. These guys seemingly took forever to pop. Started out in sphagnum on a heat mat at 90F for several weeks to no avail, dropped it to 80, no movement, then 75 and finally after about a week and a half at 75 Im seeing germination.

    

    Last reply by Dartolution, April 12, 2021

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    New Plantings for 2021

    May 26, 2021 by el-blanco

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    Burritiokentia Koghie Dypsis Lafamanzaga Hyphorbe - Verschfeltii Woodveitchia - Foxy Lady All palms nicely rooted out in their containers (Thanks Dave!)

    

    Last reply by WaianaeCrider, May 26, 2021

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    Phoenix reclinata question

    February 29, 2008 by plantapalm

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    I have a few questions about this tree. I am new as most of you know to my palm addiction and have been exploring parks around town for any uncommon palms that I have never notice before. Well right next to were I grew up I went to a park that I have been to a 100X or more and looked in awh at all the caryota mitis, areca's, phoenix's, sabels, and many others. I took some pictures of different species and came home to my brand new copy of "An Encyclopedia of Cultivated Palms" to try an ID some on my own. And this is my question. In my first picture this I have id as a Phoenix reclinata and actually i think my shot is the same shot from the book, plate 641. So that was a…

    

    Last reply by Kris, March 2, 2008
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    What am I

    July 31, 2008 by redant

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    I have no idea what this guy is, a robust grower that I would guess may be dypsis of same nature. So what do the experts think?

    

    Last reply by redant, July 31, 2008
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    cool dwarf areca at Hoomaluhia

    November 7, 2012 by colin Peters

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    took a long lunch due to voting day. wandered around Hoomaluhia, Kaneohe Oahu, not sure on ID of this cute guy, but it is in full fruit

    

    Last reply by Bill Austin, November 7, 2012
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    Ptychosperma ID please

    February 3, 2015 by Richie

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    I bought this as Ptychosperma Denesii , can't seem to find any info under that name any suggestions welcome .

    

    Last reply by Mandrew968, February 3, 2015
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    Front lawn garden update - this one is chockfull of palms!

    April 29, 2020 by Gbarce

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    Enjoy: https://freakofnaturezzz.blogspot.com/2020/04/garden-updates-front-yard-part-1.html

    

    Last reply by Lou-StAugFL, April 30, 2020

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    Syagrus santosii rare river syagrus

    March 19, 2022 by Bananengeknl

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    Hi all, anyone who growing this special syagrus santosii top? I imported a lot seeds from brasil. I have now 1-2 years old plants. Gilian -Gilianplants

    

    Last reply by PalmsandLiszt, November 1, 2022

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    fertilizing palms planted in concrete deck holes

    September 17, 2022 by miamicuse

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    I understand when you fertilize palms, you are supposed to put the fertilizer around in a circle away from the trunk, near the drip line of the fronds. But in this case where the palms are planted in smaller holes, and the holes are close to the trunk, how would you do it? Put the fertilizer around the edge of that hole?

    

    Last reply by Merlyn, September 18, 2022

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    Germinating Nannorrhops

    July 3, 2008 by John in Andalucia

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    I have 1000 Nannorrhops arabica in a box that see temperature highs of around 38°C (100°F). I've always considered this the limit with seeds, and only for hard seeds such as Brahea, Sabal, Syagrus etc. However, I'v only had three sprout in the 6-8 weeks I've had them, so as they are a desert-hardy palm, I put five in a small box of moist dirt and let them get really hot, like, 50°C (122°F). Low and behold, the next day, two out of the five have sprouted. Today I put the bigger box outside, where under the lid temperatures reach 47-48°C (117-118°F) during the hottest part of the day, and two more have sprouted. If you are germinating Nannorrhops, don't be put off by the gu…

    

    Last reply by Kailua_Krish, July 4, 2008
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    transmitted vs reflected light from leaves

    February 8 by sonoranfans

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    I was walking around the yard and observing palms with the sun and I saw a great example of the palm exhibiting transmitted and reflected light. WHen the light is transmitted with the leaf between the observer and the sun you can readily see the yellow K deficiency spots since the yellow carotenoids (in absence of chlorophyll) are in the pallisade mesophyll layer(inner layer). I bend the leaf so most of the sun doesnt pall through to the observer so reflected light dominates. THe leaf color of the reflected light is blue grey, the transmitted light is yellowish. One hypothese would be the wax is gone at those spots but themn they would not change cvolor as I bent the …

    

    Last reply by TampaBayRay, February 9

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    Collecting all our new bought palms in one thread

    February 12, 2011 by Z4Devil

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    Dear all - this is just asuggestion but I would like to introduce the idea behind. In my BMW ///M forum we have such a thread, too, and it is running very successful. All new acquisitions are posted there and of course not only palms, simply everything. Here we are in a palm forum. Who ever buy or receive a new palm may post it here with photos. One of the benefits would be the centralization of this special activity. Nobody has to look for any new palm many, many sites through the forum. And we could discuss and comment all new plants. What do you think about it?

    

    Last reply by Z4Devil, February 13, 2011
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    Variegation or deficiency?

    June 6, 2020 by Josue Diaz

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    What say you? the first is Arenga engleri, the second is Wodyetia

    

    Last reply by Estlander, June 9, 2020

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    Nannorrhops

    February 20, 2007 by PalmGuyWC

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    I have two Nannorrhops that have been over grown by other palms and they don't get enough sun light. One is about 3.5' high and the base is about 1'. The other one is larger and has several rhizomes coming from the center and looks like it could be broken into about 3 plants. Has anyone ever moved one or divided one? Mine have been in the ground for many years, and the shaded ones just seem the exhist, and not get any larger. I'd hate to loose them as they are kind of rare, but they don't really contribute much to my garden where they are growing now. Anyone out there with any ideas or suggestions? Dick

    

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

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    The Tropical look?

    April 7, 2007 by Patrick

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    I'm thinking this is EXACTLY what RLR had in mind when he wrote the book-- (what a suprise to wake up to. I really should plant some more thorny plants on that side) BAAAH HUMBUG!!!

    

    Last reply by John Case, April 8, 2007
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    Southern Ag 8-0-12 premium palm fertilizer

    May 11, 2022 by 3 Milesfrom Gulf of Mexico

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    Today I swung over to Dolin’s Garden Center in St. Pete. Picked up two bags of Fox farm soil and a 50 lb bag of fertilizer. What’s everyone’s thought on this palm fertilizer? It’s got great minors. What’s caught my eye was the calcium. I’ve noticed the palm fertilizer at the big box stores. None have calcium in it. Maybe that’s the premium part on the label. $63.00 for a 50lb bag.

    

    Last reply by Collectorpalms, May 25, 2022

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    Disney's Hollywood Studios palms ID question

    July 21, 2012 by Jason in Orlando

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    Does anyone know what Arenga species is planted around the big sorcerer's hat at Hollywood Studios? I initially thought they were A. engleri when I first saw them, but that was in the middle of the night. I got some seeds and the fruits were black. The overall size of the palms was only about 6-7 feet (~2m). I was under the impression that A. engleri was taller when fruiting and that the fruits were generally red. Any ideas? Jason

    

    Last reply by Jason in Orlando, July 25, 2012

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