TROPICAL LOOKING PLANTS - Other Than Palms
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300 million year old rainforest discovered
by Palm crazy- 6 replies
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The question is will they or can they bring any of these plants back to life. 300 million rainforest
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4 - Ceratozamias in the garden
by Al in Kona- 1 reply
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1. C, mirandae (top to bottom) 2. C. norstogii 3. C. robusta 4. C. kuesteriana
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4 month garden progress
by PhilippineExpat- 13 replies
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Before pics are from October 27, 2019 and after pics are from today, march 3, 2020. Check out that taro growth!!!
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4 years later..
by heliconias- 2 replies
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4 years later- Heliconia Collinsiana seems the same, but not the kids check out the pics: http://www.exoticatropicals.com/general/4-years/
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4:00 p.m.
by Manalto- 10 replies
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Four o'clock (Mirabilis jalapa) is supposed to be an old fashioned Southern plant but not only have I never seen it growing in Alabama, I haven't had much success trying to grow it myself when sown directly in the ground. Once again, I'm giving it a shot. I've started some 'Salmon Sunset' in flats to transplant. I've also purchased seeds for a white form, which I will grow in a different area. I like its fragrance at night. What has your experience with this plant been? Have you found it to be invasive?
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40 year old encepharlatos gets planted
by happypalms- 1 reply
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My friend Phil gave his 40 year old encepharlatos he had in container it was to big for him to pick up after it continued to fall over he could not pick it up anymore so thanks Phil your encepharlatos now has a forever home in a wonderful garden for all to admire and shall always be remembered I think the best plants a gardener can have are the ones that have been gifted to you they have a story and a feeling that goes with it and is always told and remembered to garden guests be it a croton cutting or a rare palm they all have a feeling and a little part of the person who gifted you the plant 🌱
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5 lb. Cherimoya
by Gonzer- 3 replies
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With my size 10 Rainbow Sandal ® for scale (sorry Dave) it's the biggest one ever so far.
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500+ Years old baobab tree
by User00- 12 replies
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baobab tree not found here. this tree was Planted by Arab sailors about 1477AD
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6 years + to bloom
by Tracy- 0 replies
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I acquired this orchid prior to moving into my current home which is why I know it was at least 6 years ago that I bought it. It has been a decent grower and the original plant has turned into 3 mountings in different areas in my garden. Despite the plant growing fine, it never has flowered in those years. About a week ago I noticed two unopened blossoms so I started checking on it daily. Yesterday morning the first flower finally opened. It didn't disappoint last night either with the fragrance noticeable from even just one open flower. Thus far this orchid has required the most patience to get a bloom of any that I have grown. I have a few others which I have had…
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6-different Cycads
by Al in Kona- 31 replies
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After pulling some weeds from around these Cycads I decided to snap a few pictures to share with you. BTW weeding around many of the cycads can result in getting some pokes and scratches on the hands and arms despite being careful. Here are six of them . . . #1 Ceratozamia miqueliana 1.3m / 4.5 ft tall
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8 day old cycad flush
by ferox- 0 replies
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I am suprised by how fast this flush came up. The caudex on this arenarius is still subterranean and the bottom of the pot is covered with oak and pine needles since the plant spent most of it's life under a bunch of trees. I noticed 1/2 inch leaves 8 days ago poking through.
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80-year-old agave dies in Michigan
by DoomsDave- 5 replies
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This was an interesting little tale. http://www.msn.com/en-us/news/offbeat/massive-plant-that-waited-80-years-to-flower-is-taken-down/ar-AAaB4dB?ocid=ASUDHP "ANN ARBOR, Mich. — An American agave's job is to flower once and then die. One of the plants that called the University of Michigan home for an unexpectedly long 80 years accomplished the former last year." "On Wednesday, its life came to an end."
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8a considering tree fern
by ZPalms- 1 follower
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I've been thinking about getting a tree fern, I've seen that Dicksonia Antarctica is the best choice for "cold hardiness," even though I've heard that they can be slow-growing. But that's not really an issue for me; I'd be open to any other tree fern suggestions that may offer faster growth or equivalent cold hardiness. I would protect one regardless. I'm not sure if I need to keep heat tolerance in mind when selecting, but I'd never plant one in full sun in my location anyway.
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8A Ground Cover 1 2
by ZPalms- 1 follower
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I've been searching for a ground cover that I can use in my garden bed. I've been removing grass from my garden bed, but I'm having trouble finding a suitable ground cover with a tropical appearance that would thrive in a full sun in 8A and come back after winter or if its evergreen, it doesn't have to be tropical-looking; something similar to the appearance of creeping jenny would be nice but I'm unsure if it works in full sun and I don't really want a golden/yellow ground cover. I would appreciate any recommendations for a reliable that would work for me 🤠👍
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8th International Conference on Cycad Biology
by Dave-Vero- 0 replies
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The conference website is down right now (efforts are underway to revive it). Basic information is at http://www.cycad.org/
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9a privacy tree suggestions?
by Keys6505- 1 follower
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I have about 60-70' of fenceline that is relatively close to the neighboring house. There is currently old oleanders planted along the entire fence that provide really good privacy, but the previous owners let them grow out of control. I cleaned up everything that was hanging too far into my yard which exposed all of the bare sideways branches and it looks pretty bad. I'm not a fan of the oleanders to begin with and I'd like to phase them out over time by removing every 3rd or 4th bush at a time and letting something new fill the space before removing more so as not to lose all of the privacy. I'm not very familiar with 9a trees and I know there are a lot of tree post…
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9b Canopy trees?
by nkbish- 11 replies
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I recently moved to a new home and have way more space than I had at my old place. I really never looked at trees at my old place due to space. I have been researching canopy trees but would like to see if anyone had any ideas I have not found yet. I now live in Valley Center. I think it is a 9B/sunset19, hot dry summers and maybe a frost or two every year. I guess fast growing, lets some light through and flowering would also be nice. Thanks for your input. Nick
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9B tropicals
by Than- 0 replies
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I thought of making a reference list of species (including palms), originating from tropical and subtropical areas that are zone 9B tolerant. That means that they suffer no or minimal damage down to 28F roughly. Forgive me if it already exists somewhere, a quick search didn't show anything. So, here I start: PALMS Howea Forsteriana Rhapis excelsa Syagrus romanzoffiana BULBS Canna Indica Hedychium Billbergia EPIPHYTES Billbergia OTHER Tabernaemontana
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A 7 year journey, leads to a special moment.
by Silas_Sancona- 5 replies
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After noticing what looked like possible buds forming on one of the larger of my Plumeria seedlings back in July, the past couple weeks of waiting and watching paid off today when I got home from work. How awesome a sight is seeing the fruits of one's labor, spanning 7 years, coming into bloom. Before a few pictures, some background. Back in 2006, I was living in Ohio nearing a point in life where one contemplates what direction the journey heads next. That summer I would use vacation time to finally visit Florida, greatly anticipating the chance to see various tropical palms and flowering trees id researched. I was also anticipating a visit to Homestead to acquire a fe…
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A battle with two Titans
by Tomas- 1 reply
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These two giants are fighting one trying to get the victory against the other, the thumbergia would seem to be the winner, but the yucca has an ally, the freeze, that actually was not coming since few years. So after cutting down completely the thumbergia in spring and interfering again in July, two days ago I decided to give another chance to the yucca and climbed to the roof. Here is wat I found After two hours Below the situation is more peaceful
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A beautiful hibiscus flower
by happypalms- 0 replies
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A magical little hibiscus flower that speaks for itself
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A Brugmansia experiment...
by SailorBold- 6 replies
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I added 3 plants to this southern exposure... a Salmon Perfektion.. Triple A and Blessed.. Maybe??
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A case of mistaken ID?
by Silas_Sancona- 0 replies
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Some time ago, i came across a Senna species planted in a yard back in San Jose while working with a landscape designer at the time. After some research, i'd come to find out that a well known nursery (think, green and tan containers / labeling) had apparently introduced it into the trade. While doing more research, it seemed as though there was some confusion as to the plant's exact species. Still, planted one at my grandparents ( pictures below) Re visiting the subject last night, it seems i might have answered my own question.. and thought i might share what i found, let alone open up the topic for additional feedback / discussion. Marketed as " Golden Wond…
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A Coffee Question
by bubba- 22 replies
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It seems like it may have been several years ago but there was a gentleman who leased some vacant land from the city of Davie,Florida to give a Coffee Plantation a shot.I have not heard anything but was wondering whatever happened.Does anybody know?
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A colorful Bromeliad needs identifying
by Al in Kona- 3 replies
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I got this Brom from a friend as a small plant about a year ago and this is what it looks like today - very colorful at this stage. I had it growing in a partial shaded area but when I saw it developing some color I moved it out into a little more light. I hope it pups so I can propagate a few more plants from it. Anyone here can identify it or give any information about it? It measures 35 to 40cm wide (14 to 16").