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   Sold House! Large Rare Ptychosperma propinquum Needs to be SAVED in SW Florida

   May 29, 2018 by HorsesnPalms

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   Hello everyone! I have sold my home and must move my Ptychosperma propinquum before Saturday, June 2. It is located in Port Charlotte, Florida. I have already left the house and the new owners are allowing me to return to get this palm before they move in. It is stunning and has already been trimmed back for moving. I have added photos of it before it was trimmed and some after. This is a rare palm especially for this area. It has been growing beside my 'former' home next to a large bottle brush tree. This blocked it from the wind, except for the part that was higher than the house. During the cold spouts I would wrap it with a piece of carpet and plastic a…

   

   Last reply by HorsesnPalms, June 4, 2018

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   Free Seed = Livistona sp

   May 22, 2011 by Kumar

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   I wrote an account of my findings at http://www.palmtalk....howtopic=28646. An outcome of that afternoon was some three dozen or more surplus seed of both varieties of what appears to be some species of Livistona (that I mistook for Pritchardia initially)? and which I'm giving away free. Let me know if you're interested. I don't know how feasible this is but if possible I would like to send the entire lot to one person in the USA if he or she is willing to thereafter post smaller quantities to all those who want any in North America - as this helps to keep my international postage costs low. Below are photos of the plants in question - yet to be identified - and see…

   

   Last reply by Kumar, June 23, 2011
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   Livistona decora seeds

   December 11, 2017 by Patrick

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   Hello Palmtalkers, Keith got me thinking with his post... I Have a L. decora that has fruited and the seeds are ripe. This is the first year it has fruited and it's very exciting. The fruits are just starting to fall off the tree. I was curious if anyone wanted some? I have many. Send me a PM and leave a note here as well. I will cut the seeds down in a few days and dole them out. If you want to send a buck or two for postage, cool- but let me get them mailed out first, I have Paypal. If you don't want to send a buck or two no worries. Thanks.

   

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   Zamia loddigesii

   February 20, 2012 by Moose

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   I have 280 viable Zamia loddigesii seed that I want to give away. Membership has its privileges, IPS members will be given preference. Sorry, I am not willing to pay for the US postage for sending. I will be attending the South Florida Palm Society Spring Sale at the Montgomery Botanical Center on March 17, I can bring the seed there to those who want to get'um there. PM me if you are interested. Ron

   

   Last reply by Moose, February 25, 2012
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   NEW FREE SEED OFFER - MOST ARE FRESH!!!!

   June 28, 2013 by The Silent Seed

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   Time for another big giveaway! I have a lot of irons in the fire, and need to free up some space! Most of these seeds are fresh (less than 3 months or thereabouts.) Some are already planted. The ones that say "pkt" I only have one, or two packets of. (Most of the packets are a little older. Winter-ish?) No guarantees on germination, etc, since we all grow our stuff differently. With the already planted seeds, keep in mind that they will be dirty, discolored, may have a light coating of mold, etc etc, since they are in dirt, in pots. A few things to keep this offer simple, and fun: there will be a flat fee of $5 and $10 depending on how heavy your p…

   

   Last reply by The Silent Seed, July 7, 2013

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   Nice groundcover bromeliads - awesome flowers

   September 21, 2011 by ThunderSRQ

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   I'm going to be thinning out these bromeliads and will save some if any local folks want them -- they are a short (approx. 12" to 18") green variety that spread very slowly and do great under oak canopy. Tim

   

   Last reply by JD in the OC, September 21, 2011
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   2 Pritchardia pacifica

   August 18, 2011 by Steve Mac

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   I dont want to keep bringing them in every winter. Can someone take them north where they will live. Or is there someone more southerly who wants to decorate their hothouse?

   

   Last reply by Steve Mac, August 18, 2011
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   AIUTO

   July 5, 2011 by nico

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   Salve A Tutti sono alla ricerca di semi di palme e di cicas e polloni Sono appasionato e collezionista. Se avete delle eccedenze fatemelo Sapere vi daro l'Indirizzo.posso pagare spese di spedizione. Infinitamente Grazie nico.

   

   Last reply by nico, July 9, 2011
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    Free Coccothrinax sp. seed

    August 26, 2016 by Fishmoose

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    The first 5 members to reply to this post will receive 100 seed... Pura Vida!

    

    Last reply by Funkthulhu, September 19, 2016

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    CHAMADOREA RADICALIS SEEDS

    January 7, 2012 by DoomsDave

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    Howdyall: I have some Chamadorea radicalis seeds to give away, no charge. These are all from female tree-type plants, with pollen from nearby male bush-types. Hardy as sorrow, and persistent as the Reaper. Great pot plant, even in Alaska, etc. Please shoot me a PM, with the words "Chamadorea radicalis seeds" in the subject, plus your address in the message and I'll mail some to you. I'm going to wait a couple weeks to gauge interest, then send the seeds out in a couple of weeks or so. Best Dave

    

    Last reply by DoomsDave, January 9, 2012
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    Chamaedorea oreophila, (was C. monostachys)

    April 25, 2017 by Darold Petty

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    This palm is considered the third most frost hardy, after C. radicalis and C. microspadix. Unfortunately in my very cool, humid microclimate the palm is afflicted by thrip. I gave away previous plants to a friend in a hot, inland area (Brentwood, CA) and the thrip problem went away, his palms are growing well. I purchased these three 1-gallon plants shown in the photograph as a second attempt to grow this species in my garden. They are mature, and two have flowerstalks. However they have been damaged by thrip also. I don't care to attempt to control the thrip with chemical pesticide so I offer them for free. The only condition is no shipping; you mus…

    

    Last reply by Darold Petty, April 27, 2017

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    Chamaerops glauca seeds

    May 1, 2017 by Phoenikakias

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    After having butchered mine for the annual yrim job, I have found another 20 seeds on a dwarf infructescence well hidden inside a leaf base. So I now I can send two lots of ten seeds each to anyone interested.

    

    Last reply by Phoenikakias, May 16, 2017

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    Free seeds from Puerto Rico

    August 25, 2013 by Cindy Adair

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    Very limited fruit seeds and should germinate quickly if planted ASAP. I soak for three days, changing water daily. All will die probably below 50 F. Marang (3 seeds only), a couple of Garcinia laterifolia, a few rambutan and some Amazon grapes. Lots of Astrocaryum sp. seeds: solitary, very spiny, but lovely tree! A focal point for sure! Search my posts for photos or PM me if questions as I'm not 100% sure of the species name. I've promised a few already. For the rest, free shipping in the U.S. I'm not sure about shipping elsewhere and will decide depending on the response.

    

    Last reply by Grasswing, December 7, 2013

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    Free Cycas revoluta

    May 21, 2011 by CardiffPalmNut

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    I have a large multi head Cycas revoluta ( its about 3 feet tall) that is in a perfect spot for a palm, so its time for it to move on to a new owner. Come and get it. Aloha, Bill

    

    Last reply by Hidden Meadows, September 12, 2011
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    Teddy bear palm trays

    August 5, 2015 by redant

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    Several trays of teddy bear palms (IDK which one) for free. They will be going into the compost pile soon if nobody wants them. Local pick up only, no shipping. about 24 or 36 seedling that really need to be potted up.

    

    Last reply by Josh-O, September 9, 2015
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    Free Livistona Decora 5' Trunk

    May 10, 2011 by Brett in Mission Viejo

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    PM if interested. Before, 9 years ago, and today:

    

    Last reply by Brett in Mission Viejo, May 28, 2011
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    Acrocomia aculeata - free

    October 9, 2012 by Lucinda

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    This is a downright nasty, dangerous palm and I've reluctantly decide to remove it from my garden. The tree is about 10 feet tall, actually very pretty -- but those thorns, oh my! It grows fast, needs virtually no attention. Free to anyone tough enough to dig and carry it away. Otherwise I'm going to cut it to the ground. Location: Snead Island, west of Palmetto, south of Tampa, just north of Sarasota. p.m. me if you're interested, Lucinda

    

    Last reply by palm tree man, February 14, 2014

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    Free King maxima

    June 4, 2012 by Jastin

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    This has been in my raised planter for a year from a 5gal. The under sides of the leaves are silver. The trunk is a little weird and it hasn't rooted solid yet so it wobbles a little but is growing well. I am replacing it with my new Pritchardia. Your free to come over and take it! I'm digging it out right after this post. PM me is interested.

    

    Last reply by Jastin, November 27, 2012
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    Free Plumeria Cuttings

    March 4, 2012 by CardiffPalmNut

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    I have several dozen White and White With Yellow Plumeria ( both are VERY Fragrant) cuttings from 1- 4 ft with branching available for pick up in Encinitas. PM if you want some or all. Aloha, Bill

    

    Last reply by CardiffPalmNut, March 10, 2012
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    FREE!!!! Many seeds

    March 5, 2013 by The Silent Seed

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    For THIS list only - these are seeds that are older and I don't want to take up valuable space by planting them, and having variable germination rates. Many should still grow. Any / All of the below are FREE!!!! You pay postage. No exceptions. I wish I was rich so I could just offer free shipping on everything, but I can't. When you PM me, list the ones that you want - and we will figure out the approximate postage based on how many you want. Some of them, I have MANY of - some I only have 1 packet of - take some, or all. Mix / Match. Thanks! Adenium obesum - 2 seeds Arbutus unedo Arenga tremula …

    

    Last reply by The Silent Seed, June 28, 2013
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    FREE large Arenga engleri to good home in So-Cal

    April 7, 2012 by DoomsDave

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    Howdyall: One of the Arenga engleri in my bustling hedgerow of same was not happy, so I removed it. It appears that it just didn't keep up with the herd relative to the water competition from the other Arengas near it, and was starting to decline. It's now sitting in a big huge bucket of water waiting for someone to come and get it, take it home, and love it, or at least cuss it with grace. The picture shows it next to the infamous Green Monster, for scale. PM me, and arrange a pickup. First come, first served, sooner the better. When you get it home, let it soak a day or two in a bucket of water OUT OF THE SUN AND WIND. Then, plant it in a big pot, …

    

    Last reply by DoomsDave, April 15, 2012
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    Free palms SoCal

    March 27, 2013 by jtinla

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    I have 5 rather large and heavy palms to give away. Free including nice container, only catch is you must haul away. I live in West Covina. The plants are: 2 bismarckia nobilis in heavy blue ceramic pots. Plant is root bound and should be planted in the ground. 2 brahea armata in tall containers, very healthy, heavy. 1 livistona chinensis in large plastic container, 5 plants in one pot.

    

    Last reply by SanDimas, April 16, 2013

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    Big Phoenix Sylvesteris

    January 11, 2016 by Sabal Steve

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    About 9 feet tall. The soil should be pretty soft. I'll be moving the deck railing at the same time.

    

    Last reply by Sabal Steve, May 1, 2016

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    Phoenix reclinata free, you dig

    January 26, 2014 by MattyB

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    This Phoenix reclinata needs more water than my dry rocky hillside. It's about a 24" box size. It's yours if you want to dig it up. Pm me

    

    Last reply by palm tree man, February 14, 2014
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    Desmoncus sp.

    May 2, 2012 by Jeff in St Pete

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    I went for a hike in the rain forest near the Naranjo River the other day and collected some fresh Desmoncus sp. seeds. These were collected on private property with the permission of the owner. According to my Costa Rican plant books, there are four species of Desmoncus in this country so I am not sure which species these are. Desmoncus is a climbing palm and is very spiny, so beware! I can send out several small packets of seeds. Please PM me with your name and address.

    

    Last reply by Jeff in St Pete, May 17, 2012