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   Kong's Hill

   October 20, 2007 by Wai`anae Steve

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   The other day I cut some scrub "shade" trees down and I think the palms will grow better w/more sun and water that they don't have to share w/the scrub trees. Kong's Hill

   

   Last reply by Wai`anae Steve, October 20, 2007
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   Ganoderma conk?

   August 16, 2022 by Plantking165

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   So I noticed some conks growing on a wooden post I used to use for dragon fruit. It's a bit concerning that it could be ganoderma conks hopefully not can anyone identify it.

   

   Last reply by Plantking165, August 17, 2022

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   Just bought an Attalea Butyracea

   January 3, 2023 by idontknowhatnametuse

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   Any tips for this palm? I want to move it to a bigger pot for some time and plant it on spring along with 2 Acrocomias I bought.

   

   Last reply by Merlyn, January 3, 2023

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   Purchasings Palms...

   February 7, 2009 by DippyD

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   well i woke up and got the urge to get myself a couple new palms. after seeing the presentation on madagascar given by Mr. Marcus i figured id add a few dypsis species... The first palm i saw and dont know really any information about is Dypsis saintlucei...with the powdery white crownshaft with little speckles in it i thought it was a must have. hopefully it grows decently in southern california. The second was Dypsis tokoravina... or so the tag said.. it looked a little more like carlsmithii another palms i am not to sure about...it had a heal and looked like it would get big! any info or pictures of some nice specimens of these guys would be appreciated esp…

   

   Last reply by DippyD, February 7, 2009
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   Newly purchased Sylvester Fronds turning Yellow

   April 11 by Matt D

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   We just had 7 Sylvester’s planted about 6 weeks ago. In the last week the fronds have started turning yellow. Should I be worried about the new trees. We also had 2 Pindos planted. The last pic is one of the pindos

   

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   Seed cleaning

   September 18, 2009 by OverGrown

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   When I was in LA a couple weeks ago...I had the pleasure of meeing Dave from So-Cal. Got to see some very cool palms and left with a few goodies one of which was bag full of A. cunninghamia X alexandrea hybrid seeds. This will be my first attempt to try and germinate palms from seed. The seeds are going on their third day of soaking...What's the best method to removing the fibrous husk on the seeds? Thanks in advance.

   

   Last reply by FRITO, September 18, 2009
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   Palms of Madagascar

   June 6, 2012 by edric

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   Thought everyone would enjoy this, Ed http://www.decah.com/pdfs/palms_madagascar.pdf

   

   Last reply by palmcurry, June 7, 2012
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   Pritchardia experts needed!

   July 19, 2013 by oliver

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   Bought a number of Pritchardia from Jeff Markus and Phil a few years back and put them in pots. Unfortunately, labels were lost and/or faded after a few years. I put several of them in the ground about 4 years ago and two of them have done very well, surviving the 24hrs of 29 degrees and freezing rain about 2 years ago. I was under the assumption that both pictured were "remota" however they are obviously different. The second one has much rounder and bigger leaves (around 4 ft in diameter) Any thoughts on possible ID's. I think that the first one might be a remota, but I doubt the second is. It did survive sub freezing temps and therefore ??could not be pacifica?? Does l…

   

   Last reply by Matt in SD, July 20, 2013
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    Hyophorbe lagenicaulis at the Pineapple Park?

    August 11, 2016 by GoatLockerGuns

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    Are these Hyophorbe lagenicaulis in this picture? I took this picture at the Pineapple Park on Okinawa back in 2007. There were literally hundreds of these there scattered amongst the pineapple fields.

    

    Last reply by Neil C, August 11, 2016

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    Syagrus botryophora

    May 9, 2007 by Trópico

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    This is a 6 to 7 month old Syagrus botryophora seedling, germinated last October from seeds sent to me by Gileno. The first leaf is about a foot long! Still waiting on the second leaf... I thought they were faster than that!

    

    Last reply by quaman58, May 10, 2007
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    Pelagodoxa palm? More info, where to find, etc.

    February 5, 2022 by cbraunig

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    Hey guys! I saw this palm in a local landscaping and gardening group. I have never seen them before but I definitely want a few if I can find some. Anyone know where I can find them? Google search was underwhelming. Thanks in advance and have a great weekend!

    

    Last reply by NatureGirl, February 5, 2022

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    palm list by mature height

    September 15, 2023 by flplantguy

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    Does anyone know of or have a list of palm trees by mature height? Either/or the reproductive height, or final height at old age in cultivation? Im daydreaming a sunken conservatory and those numbers all put in a list would be helpful. I'll make one if not, palmpedia has the numbers mostly just in each category. Then people can plan around their dreams with reality; so many people try seedlings inside only to have it die when it's too large and freezes to death outside. Knowing what to expect in advance may help people make good choices too, or decide it's worth the effort.

    

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    Houston, We Have Liftoff.........

    January 9, 2012 by trioderob

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    it has been so warm in southern cal this past month that all the palms have started growing again. must be the la nina............. What are the U.S. impacts of La Niña? "La Niña often features drier than normal conditions in the Southwest in late summer through the subsequent winter. Drier than normal conditions also typically occur in the Central Plains in the fall and in the Southeast in the winter. In contrast, the Pacific Northwest is more likely to be wetter than normal in the late fall and early winter with the presence of a well-established La Niña. Additionally, on average La Niña winters are warmer than normal in the Southeast and colder than norma…

    

    Last reply by Mandrew968, January 9, 2012
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    Licuala something :)

    September 11, 2013 by Pedro 65

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    "Whats in a name", many can say, but in the "Palm World", I like to pin down "What Palm" it is so I can find out more about it , like where it comes from, how big it gets, etc etc. Anyway, it has similarities especially down low to Licuala distans ( pic 453 and 454 is distans leaf), the Licuala in Q is the other 2 pics. Does any Licuala fans out there "have this" and can help out with "what" Licuala this is ? Pete

    

    Last reply by Pedro 65, September 11, 2013

    • what licuala :)
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    Ptychosperma microcarpum - Anyone growing this in So Cal?

    February 26, 2015 by Capnrey

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    I'm interested in growing this palm . Anyone in So Cal growing this and have any further testimony about the conditions you are growing them in?? Pics too - if you have any. I'm most curious about sun and wind tolerance also.

    

    Last reply by Mike Evans, February 27, 2015
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    Another potting mix thread, but with a twist

    June 28, 2015 by _Keith

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    I need to move a lot of palms, different types, from compots to individual pots. These palms are all destined to go in the ground, in mostly clay loam soils. In the summer they need to be able to handle Louisisana's long hot summer days without having to be watered every day. I am thinking sand, a little clay, and some compost as a mix. If so, could I use regular old builder's/play sand? Should I rinse/wash it? I am open to other suggestions/alternatives. Let your thoughts flow.

    

    Last reply by Alicehunter2000, June 29, 2015
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    Another Chamaerops humilis Vulcano

    January 27, 2020 by PalmatierMeg

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    Back around 2010 I germinated seeds of this dwarf Chamaerops from an island in the Mediterranean Sea. They were generously sent to me by a palm lover in Rome. I kept and planted about half a dozen seedlings that appeared to show Vulcano traits, which show up across a range. A couple years ago I posted photos of my primo palm on the north side of my garden lot. These photos are of one of its siblings, which shows almost as well. Chamaerops humilis 'Vulcano', Cape Coral, FL

    

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    How Does The SoCal Freeze Rate?

    January 21, 2007 by Adam from Oz

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    I have obviously been following what's been going on with you poor guys in southern California. Now, to scientifically rate it. Just how bad was the freeze? Were record lows recorded? If so, what were the previous records? What were the daytime highs after the cold nights? My newspaper had LA at 4 - 10C (39.2 - 50F) yesterday but I think their recording station is on a surfboard a few metres out to sea. I'm not trying to be morbid. Just trying to get a grip on what happened. If you quote temps, could you do me the favour of converting them to Celsius? I just don't speak Fahrenheit. This will help you: http://www.onlineconversion.com/temperature.…

    

    Last reply by STEVE IN SO CAL, January 21, 2007
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    To cover or not to cover

    January 20, 2007 by Howeadypsis

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    Whether it be nobler in the mind to suffer the lings and...oops, enough Shakespeare! Anyway,I have two pots of seeds(B.edulis and P.roebelenii) and i put them in a warm cupbaord that so far reaches 26 C. now i want to know whether i should cover the pots or put them in a bag to act like a mini greenhouse or just leave the pots uncovered and mist regularly?

    

    Last reply by Howeadypsis, January 22, 2007
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    Can you help me identify this palm?

    August 9, 2021 by Mystery palm

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    Hi all! I am a new member in Southern California (San Fernando Valley) and would greatly appreciate help in identifying this palm. I had obtained it somehow about 10 or 12 years ago and. As you can see, it is still relatively small at 2-3 feet high and no obvious trunk. It is a fan palm with bluish fronds and what I believe is called a suckering habit as it has a very short trunk and many other plants clustered around it. It has small green fruit. Any ideas on what this is or how to propagate it? I really like it and would like to know more about it. Many thanks in advance!

    

    Last reply by PalmatierMeg, August 9, 2021

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    What Corypha Is This..?

    October 24, 2008 by Kris

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    Dear Friends recently in chennai while i was travelling,i noticed a corypha kind of palm so i immedietly took few snaps of this fan palm from the car itself (like our friend dave does)..this palm looks preety weak for a Corypha...why is that ? here are those stills and wish to know what corypha is this_Please ? Lots of love, Kris

    

    Last reply by Kris, November 5, 2008
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    Local Thai palm

    January 25, 2009 by pariyead

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    Hi Every one these are local Thaiplam that I have took the photos. Cyrpha lecomtei Becc in the nature.

    

    Last reply by Kris, January 25, 2009
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    Need ID

    December 7, 2009 by bubba

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    A cluster of tall Cocothrinax somethings:

    

    Last reply by Ken Johnson, December 9, 2009
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    interactive painting

    April 29, 2011 by sur4z

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    Here is an interactive painting from the 1900's showing 9 species of palms...click on each palm in the painting and it will identify itself. http://www.plantapalm.com/vpe/germanprint/germanprint.htm

    

    Last reply by Walter John, April 29, 2011
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    Butia witeckii - new Butia specie

    July 1, 2011 by kelen

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    This is a new Butia specie that I was investigating since 2006, It is the Butia with largest fruit and endocarp of the genre. I'm posting some photos of the Butia witecki specie, it occurs in the central region of Rio Grande do Sul, where is very rare Others informations = Article is available in http://cascavel.ufsm.br/revistas/ojs-2.2.2/index.php/cienciaflorestal/article/viewFile/3223/1787 best!

    

    Last reply by kelen, July 8, 2011