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   Ganoderma Conks needed for research

   December 14, 2015 by Mike Evans

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   Boy .... this is like asking for the plage. There is a research scientist for plant health in the Orlando FL area that is looking into finding a way to make palms less susceptible to the Ganoderma fungus. As most people know, this spells a death sentence to palms, and you may not ever be able to grow a palm in the same area where these spores have wrecked havoc. This person is looking for live conks to gather spores for the research. This is very important research to anyone that grows palms. She is located in the Orlando FL area and will come out to take samples. Any one in this area that knows where there are live conks will be greatly appreciated. Be part of t…

   

   Last reply by Moose, December 17, 2015

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   1st attempt at creating a hybrid

   September 9, 2019 by Hferrell87

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   Just wanted to share a few pictures from my first attempt of hybridizing my Butia with Syagrus Romanzoffiana pollen. No other Butia was flowering during the receptive period and was careful to clean the Butia of all male flowers, including washing multiple days/bagging with pillow case. Was surprised to see how quick the seeds put on size and fruited. I’ve already removed the flesh and checked a few seeds to see if they had an embryo inside, which they did!! Hoping these germinate and grow into some beautiful Mules. One thing is was surprised about was how small some of the seed was.

   

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   Vulcano growth rate and hardiness

   March 31, 2020 by palm789

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   I bought 2 of these just wondering how hardy they are and growth rate,they in pots at the moment or I can plant.

   

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   Copernicia rigida?

   June 9, 2023 by Alberto

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   Four years ago I bought three seedlings of what they told me were the cuban Copernicia rigida. They are extremely slow growing. Probably they need to be planted out and I will do this in the following spring. Do you think they are the real deal?

   

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   It's time for the "Guess that Sabal" show again.

   April 3, 2015 by _Keith

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   It is a slowwww grower. Reminds me of Sabal minor, with pretty much everything happening underground, but bluer. See source was John Bishock, labeled as Hardy Green Bismarckia, lol.

   

   Last reply by Moose, April 5, 2015
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   Need a Prtichardia ID

   April 3, 2010 by JD in the OC

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   Any guesses? (This is the only pic I have of it.)

   

   Last reply by JD in the OC, April 3, 2010
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   silver garden

   October 25, 2016 by doranakandawatta

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   Just a teaser with the hope other members will post more pictures, Gardens by The bay seen from Marina Bay Sands rooftop public platform ( not the private hotel pool and terrasse). I specially enjoyed the silver garden, planted mostly with Bismarckia, Copernicia and Latania.

   

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   Phoenix Dactylifera or Canariensis ?

   January 9, 2021 by Palmophilus

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   Hi everyone. Can anyone identify this specimen? Thank you in advance.

   

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    Samarakoon's last april

    May 16, 2014 by doranakandawatta

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    His Pinanga xxx? (http://www.palmtalk.org/forum/index.php?/topic/40154-pinanga-id/) Brassiophoenix you saw with fruits inhttp://www.palmtalk.org/forum/index.php?/topic/40157-brassiophoenix-drymophloeoides-in-samarakoons-garden others: ID of this one? Drymophloeus? Nephrosperma blooming:

    

    Last reply by LilikoiLee, May 18, 2014

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    Hoping for a cross

    April 7, 2016 by Bill Austin

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    Planted the dwaft beatle nut and the areca macrocalyx red like this hoping when they flower they might just x.

    

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    Need a palm ID. Kentiopsis Piersoniorum??

    December 13, 2016 by OverGrown

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    There is a local palm guy who's had this in the ground for ~12-15yrs purchased as kentiopsis peirsoniorum although not sure... thin trunk compared to the oliviformis planted next to it...Any input would be appreciated.

    

    Last reply by Brett in Mission Viejo, December 14, 2016
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    Archontophoenix Maxima/Alexandrae First Inflorescence

    November 20, 2021 by James B

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    I purchased this palm as A.Maxima. It produced its first inflorescence this year which seemed to have trouble breaking free completely on its own so I helped pull the remaining sheath away. My question is: does this look like it will produce viable seed? Or will it produce duds the first couple times out before it finally gets it right.

    

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    On the move

    June 2, 2020 by peachy

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    Due to the progress of my MS, recent surgery and chemotherapy, I have to admit that I can no longer manage the big yards here and so I am moving into a place with just a tiny garden area. When I found out that units are going up and the whole place is getting leveled, like any good mother I realised my only option is the put the palms and other stuff up for adoption to a good home. They are too big for me to get out but small enough to re-establish elsewhere. They have survived freezes, floods, droughts and frying hot heat so come and get 'em.

    

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    Cocothrinax borhidiana soil

    January 25, 2020 by Slapahondn

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    Hello everyone I live in Broward county florida and I've recently acquired a C. Borhidiana. My soil is mostly sand and I was told I may want to amend the surrounding soil with some rock to help with drainage. What would be your recommendations? Thanks, Ben

    

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    Insect ID

    April 18, 2009 by Troy_ATX

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    Just noticed a colony of these guys taking up residence in my chamby. Anyone have any idea what they are and if they're harmful to the palm? Thanks!

    

    Last reply by tjwalters, April 18, 2009
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    New Phoenix Sylvestris Questions

    June 25, 2020 by Cayman1

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    We recently purchased a 7' Phoenix Sylvestris and had it installed in our yard. When we first picked out this palm, it just arrived at the tree lot from the grower and was perfect. It was bright green and the trunk had a nice orange color to it. When they finally installed it several weeks later, some of the frawns were brown but the installer stated they usually lose the bottom row due to stress. Is this true? So the installer told me to do the following... but I am seeing contradicting info on the internet so I would like your opinions on my instructions. 1) Water daily for 90 days 2) Add Melorganite and Palm Food right away 3) After 30 days, the lit…

    

    Last reply by DAVEinMB, June 29, 2020

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    Acrocomia aculeata

    February 19, 2012 by Jason in Orlando

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    I was breaking open seeds of the above named today and decided to take some photos. Thought this might be interesting to some. Enjoy. Jason

    

    Last reply by Jason in Orlando, February 19, 2012
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    At Del Mar

    October 19, 2019 by GottmitAlex

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    Do you need to leach soil for indoor palms if watering with distilled?

    May 19, 2020 by PalmX

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    I've got a palm inside that's fairly beefy to move outside for watering so I've just been using spring or distilled water. Is the lack of leaching going to present a problem if the soil isn't being contaminated with tap water?

    

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    Chamaedorea stolonifera

    November 2, 2016 by Al in Kona

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    Chamaedorea stolonifera growing and multiplying in a planter bed between the house and carport. A nice low maintenance plant that gets ignored most of the time. Shaded from the morning sun by the carport and mid day sun by an overhead 60% .shade cloth.

    

    Last reply by Mandrew968, November 2, 2016

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    Frost

    December 8, 2012 by Texeltropics

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    First serious frost last night. Its now 10.17 am and its still -2,5 Celsius (26 F) while the sun is shining. This palmtree is protecting itself by folting the leafs together.

    

    Last reply by doranakandawatta, December 8, 2012
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    Merry Christmas, snow on the palms...

    December 25, 2013 by Buckleshoot

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    Merry Christmas to all. The snow is from a few days ago. No snow today, just frost and sunshine!!!

    

    Last reply by avanza, December 27, 2013
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    Please help!

    March 4, 2016 by mistifarang

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    This palm tree has been neglected for more then a year. Location: Bangkok

    

    Last reply by PalmatierMeg, March 4, 2016

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    Arenga oblongifolia, Popcorn anyone?

    May 10, 2019 by NatureGirl

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    On a walkabout in yard this morning and spied this bloom. Remember the old ‘Jiffy Pop’ Popcorn? Can’t help but envisioning that when I look at this bloom. This use to be Wallachia densiflora, I knew they lumped into Arenga, but didn’t realize they changed species also.

    

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    Flowering Arenga

    October 16, 2016 by waykoolplantz

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    Went to backside of the pond to see what dogs were barking at and saw this in flower

    

    Last reply by PalmTreeDude, October 17, 2016

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