TROPICAL LOOKING PLANTS - Other Than Palms

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   When to move a Ceratozamia

   February 7, 2011 by tank

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   I am planning on moving a Ceratozamia "santiago tuxtla" to a more protected spot. Right now it is in a very exposed area and gets burnt every year. The plant has a 6-8" caudex. Should I move it before it puts out its next flush (probably in about a month or two, or after it finishes flushing and the leaves have hardened off? Thanks

   

   Last reply by tank, February 8, 2011
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   Molinadendron sinaloense- very small unusual flowers

   February 7, 2011 by Eric in Orlando

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   Molinadendron sinaloense is now flowering. Its a small evergreen tree native to western Mexico. It is a member of the Hamamelidaceae, a distant relative to Sweetgums (Liquidambar). It is flowering now, very small red ones along the stems.

   

   Last reply by Eric in Orlando, February 8, 2011
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   Camellia nitidissima - Yellow Camellia

   February 7, 2011 by Eric in Orlando

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   <i>Camellia nitidissima</i>, one of the yellow flowering camellia species, is flowering now;

   

   Last reply by Eric in Orlando, February 8, 2011
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   Crotons Crotons Crotons 1 2 3 4 11

   July 25, 2006 by Dave Butler

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   No Garden or landscape is complete without these beautiful colored leafed plants. Just a few growing on the porch

   

   Last reply by sick1166, February 8, 2011

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   Opuntia species ?????

   February 8, 2011 by PalmatierMeg

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   I played a gig down in North Naples on Saturday. On a break I took a walk around the grounds. In the weeds at the edge of the property was a sprawling cactus - an Opuntia, I think. It was growing flower buds so I detached several of the flat "paddles" to take home. They looked smooth and spineless but were covered in almost-invisible hairs that dug into my skin and were a chore to wash away. Now I handle them with leather gloves. I'm posting a photo of two of these "paddles" that have flower buds on them. Looks like the flowers will be bright pink, maybe with yellow. Can anyone ID this cactus for me? Mystery Opuntia

   

   Last reply by humgarden, February 8, 2011
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   Camellia yuletide

   February 6, 2011 by Palm crazy

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   I finally got a Camellia yuletide, not the most exotic but very hardy and adds more color to the winter landscape. This one will go out front and will give the hummingbirds more food.

   

   Last reply by Palm crazy, February 7, 2011
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   Big Euphorbia Down

   January 29, 2011 by Wai`anae Steve

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   Just two pictures for now. On the night of January 16th one big gust of wind took the top off this huge Euphorbia sp. in my front yard. It was so big that the front door stairs were blocked and we had to go in and out thru a side door and walk around the house. Eight truck loads later at one load per day it looked like the second picture.

   

   Last reply by KPL, February 7, 2011
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   Ti's for color

   February 6, 2011 by Bill Austin

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   I went to buy some plants for the garden today , I was so impressed with his ti' thought I would share some photos.

   

   Last reply by KPL, February 7, 2011
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    Unidentified species at the Palmetum - Three species

    February 4, 2011 by Carlo Morici

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    I wonder what they are? Can you help? Carlo ---------------------------------------- Pilosocereus sp. Cecropia sp. Chorisia sp. (was Ceiba)

    

    Last reply by Dave-Vero, February 7, 2011
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    Which bamboo species for a tight spot?

    February 5, 2011 by Kostas

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    Hello I would like to ask you if there is any preferably tall growing bamboo species that spreads its culms to a no bigger than 2-3m diameter area. I have a spot in a patio at a corner of my property which is 70cm wide and 2-3m long. The patio runs for many meters but i only have 2-3 meter of its length available to a bamboo. That spot is at the corner of my property and its enclosed between 3 cement slabs but the fourth side is open. After 2-3 meters from that corner,i have a Caryota maxima(Himalaya) seedlings planted which hopefully should grow large and reach almost the entire width of the patio(i will enlarge the patio if the trunk comes too close to the cement wa…

    

    Last reply by Kostas, February 6, 2011
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    very colorful broms

    August 10, 2010 by Gonzer

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    Better than coffee in the morning

    

    Last reply by MichaelS, February 6, 2011
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    Saw Hello to the World, Little Tomatoes

    February 5, 2011 by _Keith

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    Beginnings of the 2011 Tomato crop six weeks before they go into the ground. And special thanks to Bill who sent me seeds of quite a few of these varieties.

    

    Last reply by _Keith, February 5, 2011
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    Black Bamboo is it a runner?

    February 4, 2011 by Steve Mac

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    I have just been given a pot of bamboo (4 mtrs high) but he didn't know what type it is. But he thinks that it is a clumper. How can I tell if it is P. nigra or B. lako or G. atro or D. asper var. Hitans or D. brandisii var. black? It is compleatly pot bound -- there is no soil in it. I don't know how it lived, and in full sun too. It has been in the pot for about 10 years with no maintaince with only a couple of roots out the bottom into the ground. Here are some clues to help you.

    

    Last reply by Kostas, February 5, 2011
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    Sugar Cane Cuttings?

    January 19, 2011 by _Keith

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    I just scored some new sugar cane, really thick dark purple stalks, but its too late to plant outdoors. I assume I can't let it sit around for another 2 months and have it still be viable. So, until temps warm up enough to plant it out in the ground, what is the best technique for starting this in pots. Light, soil, fertilizer, any details appreciated.

    

    Last reply by Wai`anae Steve, February 5, 2011
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    Texas Olive- Coridia boissieri

    February 4, 2011 by Kailua_Krish

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    Does anyone grow this plant? It looks quite nice. -Krishna

    

    Last reply by Kailua_Krish, February 5, 2011
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    Rice Terraces

    January 29, 2011 by Manolitus

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    All, I am sorta of surprised that rice terraces have not been mentioned much on any of these forums. I did a quick search and the only thing that popped up was in the travel logs. Few things say tropical as much as much as rice terraces. But what does it take for someone to incorporate this look for their private garden ( besides a lot of space ! ) ? What are the zones where this can work ? What are the soil needs ? Obviously lots of water is necessary..... Can anyone enlighten us ??? Manny

    

    Last reply by Manolitus, February 5, 2011
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    Bromeliads

    January 2, 2011 by edric

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    Out checking on my bromeliads this morning, and about a foot away from my leg is this little snake, basking its self in the sun, so after finding out that it was going to run as soon as a I made a move, I decided to run and get the camera, Ed

    

    Last reply by Walter John, February 4, 2011
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    Free Oldhamii Poles

    February 4, 2011 by porkchop

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    I just cut down & dug up some oldhamii. Any body on Palmtalk that wants some free pole (length varies from 8' - 20'). I also dug up the culms if you want to trade for any palms (if you don't have any to trade, you can have some too ) .... Sorry for the photos .. Taken from an iPhone

    

    Last reply by porkchop, February 4, 2011
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    Cymbidiums for the SE US

    January 23, 2011 by Kailua_Krish

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    Hi all, I was curious if anyone had any information about growing Cymbidiums as landscape plants in the SE US. I have been looking around and found a bit of info online, such as a list of cultivars growing and flowering in Jacksonville, but have yet to find information about how cold the warm tolerant varieties can take. I have a what I bought as a Cymbidium siniensis outdoors since last fall and so far it still looks good. If anyone has any info it would be appreciated! -Krishna P.S. Information about other warm tolerent ground orchids that can survive hard freezes would be useful also. I am trialing some Phaius and soon some Calanthe (the Japanese species/hybri…

    

    Last reply by Kailua_Krish, February 4, 2011
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    Bombax ceiba in bloom

    February 3, 2011 by virtualpalm

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    I thought some of you might like to see this early-blooming spectacle here in south Florida. Jody

    

    Last reply by Alan_Tampa, February 4, 2011
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    Bamboo report/update

    December 18, 2010 by Walter John

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    Hi boo lovers booever you are. Took these pics yesterday, lots of new shoots going on, excuse the common name usage. Java black Maxima Buddas belly (this culm is skyrocketing) Ghost

    

    Last reply by ariscott, January 31, 2011
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    Costus asplundii

    January 31, 2011 by aussiearoids

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    Taken a long time for this one to flower , think I had 1 or 2 last year with 4 years growth [ this was one of the first things planted ] Its not really one grown for the flowers , the purple hairy stems are the main feature that attracted me to this plant. It can grow to approx 3m tall and probably would prefer the shade of a few palms , as it really stresses in hot dry times . I have had nearly all the foliage burnt a few times .The extra wet dry season this year has kept the leaves looking great . Flowers are large , and the inflorescence is pendant .

    

    Last reply by aussiearoids, January 31, 2011
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    Tomato Seedling Trays for Spring 2011

    January 30, 2011 by _Keith

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    2011 Seedlings Tray One Wild Everglades – Bill in Florida Cherokee Purple – Bill in Florida Black Krim – Ferry Morse Heirloom Seeds Pruden’s Purple – Ferry Morse Heirloom Seeds German Pink – Seed Savers Exchange Amelia Hydbrid – Top Notch Seed Chocolate Strips Purple – Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds Giant Delicious “World Record Variety” – Weeks Seed Company Dixie Golden Giant - Gary Isben’s TomatoFest Giant Collection Ultimate Giant - Gary Isben’s TomatoFest Giant Collection Cosmonaut Volkov Slicing – High Mowing Organic Seeds Brandywine – High Mowing Organic Seeds Giant Oxheart - Gary Isben’s TomatoFest Giant Collection Giant II – Gary Isben’s TomatoFest G…

    

    Last reply by _Keith, January 31, 2011
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    Wandering around the front yard .

    January 1, 2011 by aussiearoids

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    The centerpiece of my front yard would have to be this enormous Syzygium megacarpa or Giant Lau-lau . I bought it as a malay Apple and looks like a few flowers finally , though i cannot see any more , just this solitary one on the ground This Costus megalobracteata or Kiss of Death is flowering well with a few flowers

    

    Last reply by aussiearoids, January 30, 2011
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    More macro fun

    January 29, 2011 by aussiearoids

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    Been having some fun getting up close and personal, with some of my favourite plants Interesting feature of this fairly common plant , and 1 more..

    

    Last reply by aussiearoids, January 30, 2011