TROPICAL LOOKING PLANTS - Other Than Palms

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   Bromeliads experts I need your help !

   April 11, 2013 by dimitris

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   Hello everyone , I have a question for the bromeliads experts about the quality of water , which is better for the plants ? Here in Greece our winter is rainy and cold and bromeliads don't need too much water , when they need to get watered I take them outside and their cups fill out from rain water ! The question is what about the other seasons ? Our tap water is full of salts that are getting more and more in the cups and cause some damage on the plants except from the esthetic reasons ! So here is the question which kind of water should I use to fill the cups ? Bottled water , mineral water , the water we use in cars or the water that comes out from air condit…

   

   Last reply by dimitris, April 15, 2013
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   Ballerinas in the front garden

   April 18, 2015 by Pip

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   This morning I was up very early for a Saturday as I had entered the Borzoi in a dog show. Stepping out my front door I was delighted to find that the Brugmansia had finally put on a great display of blooms thanks to the arrival of the autumn rain and that I'm finally on top of the snail population who normally decimate any flush of new growth. From the photos it looked like the weather was going to be great for being outdoors. Dark clouds rolled in from the west and rained heavily. The rain made the dog show horrible to attend but we had to syay for the whole day since one of our dogs won best of breed. Dispite the rain and cool temperature the Brugmansia welco…

   

   Last reply by Ben in Norcal, April 18, 2015

   • Brugmansia hybrids
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   In search of....

   June 1, 2007 by epicure3

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   ...Does anyone have an idea where one can purchase scaevola taccada (Beach Naupaka)? I know this is a class 1 invasive in Florida but it is not our here at all. Saying that, it is all over Florida and the Carribean yet I can't find anyone who has it for sale? Can anyone recommend a place? Thanks

   

   Last reply by epicure3, June 2, 2007
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   Pink Justicia cuttings wilting

   June 23, 2011 by Laisla87

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   Hi I've got some justicia cuttings placed in water before I plant them out. Strangely, while some of the stems are producing tiny roots, the cuttings look all wilted and sad. Is this normal? It's as if they are not drinking the water!

   

   Last reply by Laisla87, June 24, 2011
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   Alluring Devilish Blondes...

   August 10, 2021 by Silas_Sancona

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   ...Yes, you read that right ..Only in this case, i'm not referring to any Ex girlfriends.. Though there could be comparisons, haha.. Of all the " Arid " Type plants that have been on my radar, for many years, there has been one that i have been on a quest to track down and observe ..and cultivate..that has, up until recently been somewhat elusive. It also belongs to a side- family of plants that closely resembles another group of plants from Madagascar, the Uncarina ..often more commonly known as Mouse Trap Trees. Some still lump this group of plants into the same family Uncarina belongs to, the Pedaliaceae. Other taxonomists separate the Genus Proboscidea int…

   

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   C. Revoluta

   October 8, 2010 by Kumar

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   My potted C.revoluta has finished throwing out a solitary frond, which is twice the size of the existing ones. It looks quite out of place.

   

   Last reply by Kumar, October 10, 2010
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   Plant ID

   June 12, 2011 by Walter John

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   I know I asked before, I guess I'm asking again. What is this cool plant ?

   

   Last reply by ariscott, June 14, 2011
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   Some sort of giant opuntia??

   November 24, 2019 by GDLWyverex

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   I just got this today. Some sort of giant opuntia, maybe form monstrose??? What think you?? Richard

   

   Last reply by GDLWyverex, November 25, 2019
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    Dracaena recommendation?

    April 15, 2022 by Manalto

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    I'm all excited about my brilliant new idea. I've been looking for a foundation planting to go along the west side of the house, tall enough to create some shade from the hot afternoon sun. The tricky thing is that the space is narrow, only about 6' deep. (Please forgive the fact that I've posted about this before but I still haven't come up with a solution.) I think a row of dracaena (or other plant with similar form) could be quite striking in this spot. They'd have to reach to about 15 ft. I could simply lop off any branches that intrude on the walkway or get too close to the house. Something with reddish tones in the foliage would be ideal - or am I asking too much? Y…

    

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    What's that kind of Tabernaemontana?

    April 26, 2014 by doranakandawatta

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    Seen on Bogoda Bridge road, quite a tall shrub: Can someone ID this species? Thanks

    

    Last reply by fastfeat, April 27, 2014
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    Pandanus lauterbachii

    November 23, 2012 by KrisKupsch

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    Hello, has anyone grown this species before? I have tried once before in 1996 however didnt realise it requires swampy soil. I have one with two basal shoots within a 6" pot that has been grown in a hothouse in a tray of water. Any suggestions of its cold tolerance would be great. All other Pandanus are do-able here except P.dubius. Regards Kris

    

    Last reply by Tropicgardener, November 24, 2012
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    Quick Stop Palms # 3: odds and ends trees n' things of Tohono Chul Park..

    September 28, 2021 by Silas_Sancona

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    Much like Boyce Thompson and the Desert Museum, Tohono Chul offers the visitor a chance to explore more than just your typical desert flora. Here one can start their walk among the palms and other arid adapted tropicals in the Nacapule Canyon display , and end up under a nice example of a streamside / Riparian habitat containing both native and regionally native plants on a different side of the garden. In between are various other areas containing a diversity of plants, a few being somewhat of a surprise. Interesting native ..and a surprise, not so native Conifer(s): Arizona Cypress Cupressus arizonica ( standard, non- exfoliating < bark > form ) …

    

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    Wanted: heliconia seeds.

    July 14, 2013 by clinton9

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    Hi members, I would like you to send me the seeds of heliconias, please. Yellow-flowered heliconia dielsiana heliconia spissa "Guatemala Yellow" (with yellow flowers) heliconia subulata "Cock of the Rock" Pink-flowered heliconia bourgeana. Please PM me for my delivery & email addresses. Clinton9.

    

    Last reply by clinton9, July 14, 2013

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    Non-palm tree ID, please

    August 11, 2012 by John Case

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    I initially thought this might be a ginkgo, but these leaves do not look right. Does anyone know what I have? Thanks, John

    

    Last reply by virtualpalm, August 12, 2012
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    Growing Ortanique

    March 1, 2013 by LauraAnu

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    I was able to pick up an ortanique tree today. Does anyone have any experience with this citrus? Based on what I have found on the internet, it is a cross between an orange and tangerine. Any hints or information will be welcomed. Laura

    

    Last reply by LauraAnu, March 1, 2013

    • Citrus tree
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    Bamboo leaf spear pull

    March 6, 2011 by Vincent

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    Can't find an answer to this one so far. Maybe it is not even a problem but here goes: Noticed that on my bamboo if I tug on the spears of new emerging leaves (both large culms and upcoming new ones), the spear will come right out. I know on palms this isn't good. Are they getting too much water? Or, is this normal to be able to easily pull a spear. Any info helps.

    

    Last reply by Vincent, March 7, 2011
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    Another Mysterion

    December 23, 2010 by bubba

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    To the Learned ones:

    

    Last reply by ixigena, December 24, 2010
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    Mango tree over pool area

    February 7, 2015 by GMann

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    I installed a pool in the house I recently bought. There is a 60 foot mango tree right above it. The tree just bloomed with flowers and they rain down on the travertine deck and the pool, staining both if they are not immediately removed. I think i am going to have to get it cut down. Most of the flowers have now fallen. Question is, can I wait until the mangos ripen before having it cut down? So i can enjoy the final harvest. Or will that just be even more messy? I am worried that little unripened mangos will start to fall off the tree and make a mess before any of them get ripe enough to be edible anyway.

    

    Last reply by The Silent Seed, February 8, 2015
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    Id of two head Dioon

    May 31, 2020 by Ian Webber

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    Been trying to Id this dioon that has two heads , Don't know if this is a common thing any help would be great :O)

    

    Last reply by Tracy, June 3, 2020

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    ID vines

    July 31, 2011 by Trava

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    Canarian musa

    July 17, 2013 by Ciczi in Sweden

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    Hello all Last year I went to Tenerife and there I bought a Canarian musa. Small at first but now it seems to start to grow. What will I do with it? How should I take care of it? I have placed it in a pot on a windowsill facing east with direct sun from 8 - 13 (summer) and 11-13 during winter. It has sprouted a runner already. What to do with that one? Put in a separate pot? Notice, I have it indoor because I live in Sweden. Winters are hard here and even my palmtrees have a tough time outside during the summer. //Ciczi edit. Most likely its a Musa acuminata "Cavendishii"

    

    Last reply by Ciczi in Sweden, July 26, 2013
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    What is This?

    August 26, 2010 by bubba

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    You never know what you will find while hunting Screw Pines:

    

    Last reply by epicure3, August 26, 2010
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    an outstanding brom bloom

    May 4, 2010 by Gonzer

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    One of my Billbergia 'Titan' (Baker) plants is in bloom and I dug up these old pics for someone to show what their's will look like. Figured I might as well show 'em to the gang here too. One of the showiest bloom progressions in the clan.

    

    Last reply by JD in the OC, May 5, 2010
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    Otatea acuminata aztecorum

    May 20, 2009 by plan before you plant

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    Sorry for the quick retraction- I just read about the TRADE terms.

    

    Last reply by plan before you plant, May 20, 2009
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    Transporting Palms

    January 8, 2014 by O'o Bar Master

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    Purchasing palms for our Kona garden often takes place a hundred miles away on the Hilo side of the island. Driving back with palm fronds whipping at 60 miles per hour would be a likely way to shred the palms and in particular would create an unintended pinnate look to entire leaf species. When we first started collecting palms we would rent a furniture van to bring the palms back without damaging them but that was an expensive way to do it. After trying a variety of methods and materials (including Christmas tree wrap which had too much flex) we believe we have found the perfect solution. We now wrap our palms in mosquito netting. The netting is inexpensive to buy, all…

    

    Last reply by Cindy Adair, January 8, 2014