TROPICAL LOOKING PLANTS - Other Than Palms
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Avocado "seedlings"
by WaianaeCrider- 0 replies
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Well they are not seedlings any longer. I often hike in a valley that over 100 years ago had a lot of sugar plantation worker going deep to work on water supplys ?they must have liked avocados for lunch or snacks as there are a few dozen trees growing along the 4 mile trail. Strangely most that produce fruit produce pretty good fruit. Can't think of one w/BAD fruit. But there are some really large trees that have never had fruit that we can see. We hike the area all year and from say August to late October we pack out pounds and pounds of fruit of all kinds of shapes. Some round some pare shaped. Some a little stringy, some a little watery but worth packing on yo…
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Clusia vs. Viburnum?
by Sandy Loam- 1 follower
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In extremely dry and sandy soil with no irrigation, do you feel that Clusia Rosea/Guttifera would thrive more than sweet viburnum? Location: USDA zone 10a, central Florida USA.
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dombeya seminole in central FL
by Hallton- 1 reply
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I just planted a 3g pot of dombeya seminole, have read to deeply water and do not overwater. Will this apply now or after it has established, does anyone know? thanks - H
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I have always been fascinated with orchids, and I sort of assumed that orchid fascination was pretty common. I also used to think they were difficult to grow, at least in non-tropical climates, and so didn't bother with them, and again I assumed that this misconception was the reason more people don't grow them. So am I right? The reason I'm asking is that I've been experimenting with orchids for 4 or 5 years now and have gradaully realized that for a small lot in a less than perfect climate like Southern California, they are quite possibly the most rewarding group of plants to grow. They are also, in my opinion the ultimate palm companion plants...they grow be…
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A thread for anyone, and everyone who enjoys these plants.. While one of the most iconic plants in dry desert landscapes, the Genus Yucca can be found almost anywhere from the Prairies of the northern Plains, to the humid Southeast. Many also extend deep into the subtropical portions of Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central America as well. Many species are well established in landscapes worldwide. Often enough, while iconic species as Yucca brevifolia, Joshua Tree, or Yucca elephantes /guatemalensis, Giant Yucca come to mind when picturing them, the Genus contains upwards of 49 or so species and numerous sub species that range from small, non-trunking, Agave-lik…
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A few flowers around the garden
by happypalms- 0 replies
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I love flowers in the garden mainly because it gives my native bees some extra food out of season to the native plants but you can’t beat a nice bit colour and form of flowers 💐
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Question about avocado trees
by Than- 14 replies
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For those who have experience with avocado trees: Is it true that plants from seed grow a lot faster than grafted ones? I know that grafted ones will bear fruit faster but I am mostly interested in using the tree for canopy so I want a specimen that will grow canopy fast, fruit is a secondary concern. Thank you!
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Potting up some macrozamia communis seedlings
by happypalms- 0 replies
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Purchased theses seeds of eBay with very good success 42 plants from 47 seeds not to bad for eBay the cycad moth attacked them I dont spray my plants the moth is very difficult to control you never know when they will strike and they do so quickly when they do one day looking good the next under attack i remove them by hand and they get a free drink in a bucket water these seedlings will recover I might lose the odd one but they will make a good comeback one tough Australian cycas species but I was surprised when they got attacked the same has happened to my lepidozamia peroskyanana tube stock as well which had been a order that will not be filled until next season
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Propagating a few isopogon Formosus
by happypalms- 0 replies
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A couple of weeks ago I did a couple of isopogon cuttings one very tough drought tolerant Aussie native definitely worth having these ones will be planted out on my property sometime in the future iam trying to create a tropical garden surrounded by Australian plants in the harder dryer parts on of my property eventually the whole 5 acres will be planted out in the future
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Ceiba pentandra seeds/ bombax ceiba seeds
by Plantking165- 1 follower
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Love these 2 trees and would like seeds for them if anyone has any I'd buy some. Also share pics and experiences growing these trees too.
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Bottlebrushes
by thyerr01- 4 replies
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A couple of my seed grown bottlebrushes have flowered for the first time this spring, all about 3.5 years old. Callistemons are clearly one of the best groups of Australian plants for the Gulf Coast/US Southeast, although only a few varieties are commonly available. I'm curious if anyone else is having success with any other species, or related genera like Melaleuca/Kunzea/Calothamnus. In addition to the ones below I also have C. montanus about to flower. Our two most recent freezes in late 2022 and early 2024 killed all of my Kunzea baxteri and various seedling Melaleucas did not survive their first summer last year when my irrigation stopped working briefly. I'll start …
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Ficus macrophylla for erosion control
by Philipp- 1 reply
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I could not find real information online so I am asking here: Ficus macrophylla, especially the columnaris version, are growing a massive root system, I was wondering if they are used to stabilize steep slopes against erosion and rockfall? I would assume that they could be very effective, another person I know thinks they would grow too big which would make them to instable again. All the best, Philipp
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One of the things I look forward to this time of year is the new flushes of growth and cones from my Cycads. It is so amazing to see the lettuce soft new growth emerge from such a spikey formidable plant. I've been REAL into Cycads lately and many of the seedlings I just recently purchased are starting to flush as well. So lets see what Cycads are flushing or coning for you. Sorry about the lighting on my pics but we had the heavy duty May gray socked in today. Here is my Lepidozamia Hopei with a 2 leaf mini flush. Stevo
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Spring Flowers .....Two Thousand, Twenty Four..
by Silas_Sancona- 1 follower
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🎵 ....We've come a long, long way together. Through some cold times ...and some rain. I have to ....Celebrate you, baby.. I have to praise you like i should... 🎶 ....Some ~slightly~ adjusted lyrics from the wayy back machine to welcome in the second best time of year, esp. here in the Desert.. Randoms.. Phacelia ..crenulata ..Closer to being sure on the ID. Have others popping up elsewhere from seed i'd collected to compare these to when they start poppin'. Calliandra eriophylla Penstemon parryi Pretty sure there were Black Chi…
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Brachychiton discolor in the Cold
by ahosey01- 15 replies
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Good cold hardiness info for Brachychiton discolor is difficult to find. Anyone?
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which Brachychiton species...
by Than- 2 replies
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...has the widest canopy?
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Since Peter expressed interest in my Acacia cognata in front of my Copernicia x textilis post, I thought I would post this larger one I have growing in my backyard. They provide a nice contrast to the other colors and textures of my Cycads as well as being much more pleasant to brush up against. I like the mounding look. This dwarf form doesn't seem to get any taller than this, and for fans of The Addams Family, you get the Cousin Itt reference. We removed a couple because I had overplanted them, not realizing how much spread they would get. This has been in the ground about 6 years now. Anyone else want to share photos or experiences with theirs?
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Cactus Season ...2024
by Silas_Sancona- 13 replies
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A touch ahead of schedule perhaps, but kicking off regardless.. Echinofossulocactus ** formally Stenocactus ** ( ..or is it the other way around .. 🙃🤔) gladiatus < Me thinks > getting the party started... Beavertails, n' early season Hedgehogs on the way... 2 Angles.. Welcome, ....to a new year of spiny flowering thingzzz...
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We planted 6 strelizia augustas in a concrete planter, some 3m deep and around 1m wide. They are at an interval of around 1.5m. They have drip irrigation. The planter is right behind the pool. We did plenty of research about their root system prior to planting and had concluded they're safe. Recently i heard an expert saying they break through concrete. Should i worry that their roots will damage the pool?
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big fig tree
by philinsydney- 8 replies
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A big fig tree one of my friends shot near Coffs Harbour, NSW. I don't know which species.
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Pseudobombax ellipticum
by bubba- 2 followers
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This is a very cool tree when it blooms. I saw one Friday in bloom near a local restaurant and went back to take a picture: Anybody else seeing any pink or white bloomers out there?
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This is the end ... agave ovatifolia
by tinman10101- 1 follower
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man i just love this agave and is a show stopper. having it only about 10 years from a small 1 gallon to what it is now approx. 5ft in diameter, its been a great addition with contrasting colors in the garden. plus it really lives up to the extremes of the high desert. in any case, i will be sad once its gone and now debating if i should watch it flower for its full term or dig it out and plant something new ... well, it was beautiful while it lasted. from research and friend's experience, 10 years is about the average life span of these. cheers tin
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Do longan trees even grow?
by Than- 4 replies
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How slow are they? I've got a small one in a pot for two months now and despite an incredibly warm and sunny winter and spring so far with highs of around 70-74F (20-22C) it hasn't grown at all. I read they are slow but are they really that slow? The Inga edulis right next to it which I bought on the same day does grow, albeit slowly.
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Planting some home grown proteas
by happypalms- 0 replies
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Some time ago I did a post on propagating some proteas well I had some success in getting a few to strike what a wonderful way to get some new plants for the garden with certain protea varieties not being easy to find and not so cheap to buy there a little tricky to grow in containers with fungus being the main cause of death palm growers love to water there plants but with proteas it’s whole different watering regime so hopefully in a few years time we will have some lovely home grown protea flowers for dining room table
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Thread for all things agave. Top of the list of all time favorite plants for sure. Full on ready for battle with the elements and other creatures. Such an iconic theme in artwork, advertising, movies. Always eye catching in the landscape. Most completely non plant lovers can ID an agave. Not to mention tequila and mezcal. Palms, cacti, and then without a doubt third would be agave for potted plants at least in my opinion.
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