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Kentiopsis magnifica. Please show yours!!

BS Man about Palms

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Frank, Mat, Jeff and Bo. Excellent!!

I am now convinced they move at a decent speed once reaching large 5 gal size. (2 fronds a year) :D

I wouldn't call that 'decent'.. :rolleyes:

Regards, Ari :)

Ari & Scott

Darwin, NT, Australia

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Frank, Mat, Jeff and Bo. Excellent!!

I am now convinced they move at a decent speed once reaching large 5 gal size. (2 fronds a year) :D

I wouldn't call that 'decent'.. :rolleyes:

Regards, Ari :)

Ari, When many of my favorite Big Dypsis and the K.piersoniorum and the P. eckmanii only manage 1 leaf a year, 2 is decent! :lol:

Zone 10a at best after 2007 AND 2013, on SW facing hill, 1 1/2 miles from coast in Oceanside, CA. 30-98 degrees, and 45-80deg. about 95% of the time.

"The great workman of nature is time."   ,  "Genius is nothing but a great aptitude for patience."

-George-Louis Leclerc de Buffon-

I do some experiments and learning in my garden with palms so you don't have to experience the pain! Look at my old threads to find various observations and tips!

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Yes... I have to get some of my 'surprise' big dypsis in the ground this wet... They definitely grow faster in the ground... Otherwise they are almost stagnant in pots (compared to other stuff that grow rampage in my 'rainforest' shadehouse...

Regards, Ari :)

Ari & Scott

Darwin, NT, Australia

-12°32'53" 131°10'20"

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Jeff, just be patient - it gets better! Here's a new K. magnifica frond opening up. Right about now! :)

Thanks Bo! I can see why they call it "magnifica"! It will be many many years before I see fronds that size.

Maybe, that size, but you should get the red emerging fronds soon enough...

Joe, I germinated these from seed and every new leaf (since the very first one) has been red. :)

It's just too slow for me.

Formerly Jeff in Costa Rica
 

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Just a quick update. The newer frond to the left opened just 6 weeks ago! Look at that new spear! Maybe 2 1/2 fronds a year??? :D

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Zone 10a at best after 2007 AND 2013, on SW facing hill, 1 1/2 miles from coast in Oceanside, CA. 30-98 degrees, and 45-80deg. about 95% of the time.

"The great workman of nature is time."   ,  "Genius is nothing but a great aptitude for patience."

-George-Louis Leclerc de Buffon-

I do some experiments and learning in my garden with palms so you don't have to experience the pain! Look at my old threads to find various observations and tips!

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Geez! This guy is getting big! Although the speed has slowed in the winter.

In this pic I am resting my hand on the leaf to the left and my finger is almost touching the spear, best size reference I could manage on short notice... :P

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Zone 10a at best after 2007 AND 2013, on SW facing hill, 1 1/2 miles from coast in Oceanside, CA. 30-98 degrees, and 45-80deg. about 95% of the time.

"The great workman of nature is time."   ,  "Genius is nothing but a great aptitude for patience."

-George-Louis Leclerc de Buffon-

I do some experiments and learning in my garden with palms so you don't have to experience the pain! Look at my old threads to find various observations and tips!

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That is doing really well! When I came over on sunday I could'nt believe how green it is for February. Did you get any pics of the whole palm?

San Marcos CA

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Here's my largest K. magnifica - about two years from germination. I'm not very impressed with this palm so far.

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Bill, I thought this would be a good thread to document the growth of my largest K. magnifica. It finally opened a new leaf last week, the one before that opened in October! Could this palm BE any slower? :)

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I just think of it as standard So Cal speed.... :rolleyes: But at least you are getting color! :)

Mine looks to be ready to open in the next week or so, I was hoping to see it hold 5 leaves, but the oldest died off about 2 weeks ago.

Also, it looks my original statement was about right. 4 months for an open leaf in summer, 7 1/2 months in winter.. :lol:

Zone 10a at best after 2007 AND 2013, on SW facing hill, 1 1/2 miles from coast in Oceanside, CA. 30-98 degrees, and 45-80deg. about 95% of the time.

"The great workman of nature is time."   ,  "Genius is nothing but a great aptitude for patience."

-George-Louis Leclerc de Buffon-

I do some experiments and learning in my garden with palms so you don't have to experience the pain! Look at my old threads to find various observations and tips!

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"next week or so"... my A**!

2 months later I'm finally at this. But worth the wait. Cool spring I think has slowed stuff considerably on the coast here.

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Zone 10a at best after 2007 AND 2013, on SW facing hill, 1 1/2 miles from coast in Oceanside, CA. 30-98 degrees, and 45-80deg. about 95% of the time.

"The great workman of nature is time."   ,  "Genius is nothing but a great aptitude for patience."

-George-Louis Leclerc de Buffon-

I do some experiments and learning in my garden with palms so you don't have to experience the pain! Look at my old threads to find various observations and tips!

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"next week or so"... my A**!

2 months later I'm finally at this. But worth the wait. Cool spring I think has slowed stuff considerably on the coast here.

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Today's the first day of summer, I believe. BTW, are you guys out of the high's of 70-72 and your night time lows of 50's? :D Enjoy that red leaf Bill, you only get two a year.

It is pretty though....

Searle Brothers Nursery Inc.

and The Rainforest Collection.

Southwest Ranches,Fl.

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"next week or so"... my A**!

2 months later I'm finally at this. But worth the wait. Cool spring I think has slowed stuff considerably on the coast here.

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Today's the first day of summer, I believe. BTW, are you guys out of the high's of 70-72 and your night time lows of 50's? :D Enjoy that red leaf Bill, you only get two a year.

It is pretty though....

Does the sweat in your eyes make it hard to see the red leaves? :blink:

:D

Zone 10a at best after 2007 AND 2013, on SW facing hill, 1 1/2 miles from coast in Oceanside, CA. 30-98 degrees, and 45-80deg. about 95% of the time.

"The great workman of nature is time."   ,  "Genius is nothing but a great aptitude for patience."

-George-Louis Leclerc de Buffon-

I do some experiments and learning in my garden with palms so you don't have to experience the pain! Look at my old threads to find various observations and tips!

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"next week or so"... my A**!

2 months later I'm finally at this. But worth the wait. Cool spring I think has slowed stuff considerably on the coast here.

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Today's the first day of summer, I believe. BTW, are you guys out of the high's of 70-72 and your night time lows of 50's? :D Enjoy that red leaf Bill, you only get two a year.

It is pretty though....

Does the sweat in your eyes make it hard to see the red leaves? :blink:

:D

It does. But that red leaf does stand out!

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Searle Brothers Nursery Inc.

and The Rainforest Collection.

Southwest Ranches,Fl.

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Looks better each day. If this weather holds out, should look like this for a couple weeks... :D

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Zone 10a at best after 2007 AND 2013, on SW facing hill, 1 1/2 miles from coast in Oceanside, CA. 30-98 degrees, and 45-80deg. about 95% of the time.

"The great workman of nature is time."   ,  "Genius is nothing but a great aptitude for patience."

-George-Louis Leclerc de Buffon-

I do some experiments and learning in my garden with palms so you don't have to experience the pain! Look at my old threads to find various observations and tips!

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More of an overall shot this morning. Palm is just under 6 feet tall from soil to tip.

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Zone 10a at best after 2007 AND 2013, on SW facing hill, 1 1/2 miles from coast in Oceanside, CA. 30-98 degrees, and 45-80deg. about 95% of the time.

"The great workman of nature is time."   ,  "Genius is nothing but a great aptitude for patience."

-George-Louis Leclerc de Buffon-

I do some experiments and learning in my garden with palms so you don't have to experience the pain! Look at my old threads to find various observations and tips!

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What's the box for?

Matt Bradford

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Spring Valley, CA (8.5 miles inland from San Diego Bay)

10B on the hill (635 ft. elevation)

9B in the canyon (520 ft. elevation)

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I'm ignoring you. Now.

Zone 10a at best after 2007 AND 2013, on SW facing hill, 1 1/2 miles from coast in Oceanside, CA. 30-98 degrees, and 45-80deg. about 95% of the time.

"The great workman of nature is time."   ,  "Genius is nothing but a great aptitude for patience."

-George-Louis Leclerc de Buffon-

I do some experiments and learning in my garden with palms so you don't have to experience the pain! Look at my old threads to find various observations and tips!

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What's the box for?

Len

Vista, CA (Zone 10a)

Shadowridge Area

"Show me your garden and I shall tell you what you are."

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Not so lucky Len, I'll just haunt you.

Zone 10a at best after 2007 AND 2013, on SW facing hill, 1 1/2 miles from coast in Oceanside, CA. 30-98 degrees, and 45-80deg. about 95% of the time.

"The great workman of nature is time."   ,  "Genius is nothing but a great aptitude for patience."

-George-Louis Leclerc de Buffon-

I do some experiments and learning in my garden with palms so you don't have to experience the pain! Look at my old threads to find various observations and tips!

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Is that a flame thrower palm?

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"Manambe Lavaka"

Spring Valley, CA (8.5 miles inland from San Diego Bay)

10B on the hill (635 ft. elevation)

9B in the canyon (520 ft. elevation)

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:unsure:

I'm sorry, did someone ask if this was a Chambeyronia? If so, reading lessons are sometimes given to Lo I.Q. individuals for free.

Zone 10a at best after 2007 AND 2013, on SW facing hill, 1 1/2 miles from coast in Oceanside, CA. 30-98 degrees, and 45-80deg. about 95% of the time.

"The great workman of nature is time."   ,  "Genius is nothing but a great aptitude for patience."

-George-Louis Leclerc de Buffon-

I do some experiments and learning in my garden with palms so you don't have to experience the pain! Look at my old threads to find various observations and tips!

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:unsure:

I'm sorry, did someone ask if this was a Chambeyronia? If so, reading lessons are sometimes given to Lo I.Q. individuals for free.

Be nice. Matt has trouble with this plant:

http://www.palmpedia.net/forum/showthread.php?t=1262

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Vista, CA (Zone 10a)

Shadowridge Area

"Show me your garden and I shall tell you what you are."

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:angry:

Matt Bradford

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Spring Valley, CA (8.5 miles inland from San Diego Bay)

10B on the hill (635 ft. elevation)

9B in the canyon (520 ft. elevation)

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:unsure:

I'm sorry, did someone ask if this was a Chambeyronia? If so, reading lessons are sometimes given to Lo I.Q. individuals for free.

Be nice. Matt has trouble with this plant:

http://www.palmpedia...read.php?t=1262

I was just making sure he had coverage on two sites...Daves garden is next I think.

Zone 10a at best after 2007 AND 2013, on SW facing hill, 1 1/2 miles from coast in Oceanside, CA. 30-98 degrees, and 45-80deg. about 95% of the time.

"The great workman of nature is time."   ,  "Genius is nothing but a great aptitude for patience."

-George-Louis Leclerc de Buffon-

I do some experiments and learning in my garden with palms so you don't have to experience the pain! Look at my old threads to find various observations and tips!

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gopher-yell.jpg

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Nice colour Bill :greenthumb:

Bruce

Innisfail - NQ AUS - 3600mm of rain a year average or around 144inches if you prefer - Temp Range 9c to 43c

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I like it!

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Zone 10a at best after 2007 AND 2013, on SW facing hill, 1 1/2 miles from coast in Oceanside, CA. 30-98 degrees, and 45-80deg. about 95% of the time.

"The great workman of nature is time."   ,  "Genius is nothing but a great aptitude for patience."

-George-Louis Leclerc de Buffon-

I do some experiments and learning in my garden with palms so you don't have to experience the pain! Look at my old threads to find various observations and tips!

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Yep, I will say the continued June Gloom has allowed the red leaf to stay longer. Its growing awfully slow though.

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You can see the Basselinea eurostachys/gracilis? pretty well to the left also.

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Zone 10a at best after 2007 AND 2013, on SW facing hill, 1 1/2 miles from coast in Oceanside, CA. 30-98 degrees, and 45-80deg. about 95% of the time.

"The great workman of nature is time."   ,  "Genius is nothing but a great aptitude for patience."

-George-Louis Leclerc de Buffon-

I do some experiments and learning in my garden with palms so you don't have to experience the pain! Look at my old threads to find various observations and tips!

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A bump to say make sure to plant this away from others that can block the sun AND your view of those fronds... currently the only way I see the red is if I'm right under it!!

Here it is about 5 months ago... or less

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Zone 10a at best after 2007 AND 2013, on SW facing hill, 1 1/2 miles from coast in Oceanside, CA. 30-98 degrees, and 45-80deg. about 95% of the time.

"The great workman of nature is time."   ,  "Genius is nothing but a great aptitude for patience."

-George-Louis Leclerc de Buffon-

I do some experiments and learning in my garden with palms so you don't have to experience the pain! Look at my old threads to find various observations and tips!

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image.thumb.jpeg.25ab7dbb64778cf929d2adeQuickly becoming one of my favorites!

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The down side of planting a bit too close and you find out later.. I now have to look straight up to see the red leaf AND I have to remember to check!!!

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Zone 10a at best after 2007 AND 2013, on SW facing hill, 1 1/2 miles from coast in Oceanside, CA. 30-98 degrees, and 45-80deg. about 95% of the time.

"The great workman of nature is time."   ,  "Genius is nothing but a great aptitude for patience."

-George-Louis Leclerc de Buffon-

I do some experiments and learning in my garden with palms so you don't have to experience the pain! Look at my old threads to find various observations and tips!

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But recently got this little guy to plant in more wide open area near my deck for some "forever" viewing! :) 

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Zone 10a at best after 2007 AND 2013, on SW facing hill, 1 1/2 miles from coast in Oceanside, CA. 30-98 degrees, and 45-80deg. about 95% of the time.

"The great workman of nature is time."   ,  "Genius is nothing but a great aptitude for patience."

-George-Louis Leclerc de Buffon-

I do some experiments and learning in my garden with palms so you don't have to experience the pain! Look at my old threads to find various observations and tips!

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Does it take the sun as well as K. pyriformis?

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Dave pyriformis is super hardy and will easily take half to 3/4 day sun at your place. The magnifica should take up to half day sun and  do ok too.

Zone 10a at best after 2007 AND 2013, on SW facing hill, 1 1/2 miles from coast in Oceanside, CA. 30-98 degrees, and 45-80deg. about 95% of the time.

"The great workman of nature is time."   ,  "Genius is nothing but a great aptitude for patience."

-George-Louis Leclerc de Buffon-

I do some experiments and learning in my garden with palms so you don't have to experience the pain! Look at my old threads to find various observations and tips!

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On ‎6‎/‎2‎/‎2009‎ ‎9‎:‎51‎:‎50‎, BS Man about Palms said:

Here it comes about 10 days later... a tease of red begins. . . .

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What's up with this shadow? :o

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Coral Gables, FL 8 miles North of Fairchild USDA Zone 10B

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I'm happy man!!

 

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Zone 10a at best after 2007 AND 2013, on SW facing hill, 1 1/2 miles from coast in Oceanside, CA. 30-98 degrees, and 45-80deg. about 95% of the time.

"The great workman of nature is time."   ,  "Genius is nothing but a great aptitude for patience."

-George-Louis Leclerc de Buffon-

I do some experiments and learning in my garden with palms so you don't have to experience the pain! Look at my old threads to find various observations and tips!

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On 6/25/2010 at 10:57 AM, MattyB said:

Is that a flame thrower palm?

Little did we realize Matty's talent to see the future 11 years ago..!!  (As Kentiopsis are now Chambeyronia?)

 

(Decided to bump due to a Mandrew update elsewhere.. lol)

But I saw my smaller ones leaf yesterday and decided to update! Also in one pic is my Ravenea lakatra in the foreground.

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Zone 10a at best after 2007 AND 2013, on SW facing hill, 1 1/2 miles from coast in Oceanside, CA. 30-98 degrees, and 45-80deg. about 95% of the time.

"The great workman of nature is time."   ,  "Genius is nothing but a great aptitude for patience."

-George-Louis Leclerc de Buffon-

I do some experiments and learning in my garden with palms so you don't have to experience the pain! Look at my old threads to find various observations and tips!

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