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Wilson Botanical Garden


Jeff in St Pete

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wow :o

its unfathomably awesome!

We should have gone down there when you and Jes were visiting me. It was beyond awesome!

next time! :winkie:

the "prince of snarkness."

 

still "warning-free."

 

san diego,california,left coast.

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Oh.... interesting palm Phytelephas.... I have one that just germinated after a year!!! Not quite sure the species... I have to look it up. I almost forgot about them until I saw the shoot the other day.

Regards, Ari :)

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Ari & Scott

Darwin, NT, Australia

-12°32'53" 131°10'20"

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Jeff,

Not only you have shown us all many great pictures of the gardens but, it brings back many good memories I have from my two trips I made there. Wow, lots of great tropicals!

The Dypsis decipiens have really put some growth on. I remember my first trip there, they had very little trunk and was shocked to seeing them growing so well there.

Thanks for the great pic's and looks like it was a lot of fun for all there.

Jeff

Searle Brothers Nursery Inc.

and The Rainforest Collection.

Southwest Ranches,Fl.

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Thank you for the great photos of an amazing place.I hope to visit one day. The Wilsons had a nursery in Miami called Fantastic Gardens.It was an incredible place.I still have offspring of some bromeliads I purchased there in the 70s.

El Oasis - beach garden, distinct wet/dry season ,year round 20-38c

Las Heliconias - jungle garden ,800m elevation,150+ inches rainfall, year round 15-28c

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FANTASTIC JEFF!

Thanx for the pix...

I agree #71 looks like a Dypsis...

#74 seems like a Clinostigma...?

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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This was an interesting plant - the leaves were almost black

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Are they some sort of Philo? Michael?

Ari & Scott

Darwin, NT, Australia

-12°32'53" 131°10'20"

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Thanks Jeff for the great pictures and guided tour. I have always been curious about the Wilson Gardens. Now, I have at least a sample of what it is like. Well worth a visit if I can ever make it.

Mike Merritt

Big Island of Hawaii, windward, rainy side, 740 feet (225 meters) elevation

165 inches (4,200 mm) of rain per year, 66 to 83 deg F (20 to 28 deg C) in summer, 62 to 80 deg F (16.7 to 26.7 Deg C) in winter.

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Boy, how did I miss this thread? mrlooney.gif Thanks Jeff, I'm so glad you are such a prolific picture taker! You know I bet we drove right by this place when we were in CR & Panama. I guess we'll

just have to make another trip. The fact that they have lodging too is fantastic. Great photos, great garden.

Tim

Hilo, Hawaii

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Thanks everyone for the nice comments. For plant lovers, this must be one of the most important gardens in Central America.

Scott, I heard they were from FL and had a nursery there but I never heard the name before. Thanks.

Jeff, I couldn't believe the size of those D. decipiens!

Bill, I never thought of Clinostigma for #74.. hmmm...

Ari, I also would like to know what that black leafed plant is!

Tim, Regarding the lodging... I was expecting the cabinas to be rustic, and they were...but in a good way! They were clean and comfortable and each room has a private bathroom and a back deck overlooking the forest. The ladies who cook at the dining hall did a fantastic job and everthing is served family style at big tables. They actually ring a dinner bell to call everyone back from the gardens for meals. Once you arrive here, you don't need to drive anywhere as everything is provided for you. They even have wireless internet throughout the cabinas!

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"Ari, I also would like to know what that black leafed plant is!"

So do I ! To me it does not look like a Philo'

Thought about it a bit and came up with Rhodospatha .

here is a pic. from David Sherebrich

who has worked at Nancy Bot. Gdns

as well as Jardin Botanique de Lyon (France) .

This picture was taken in cultivation there .

Rhodospatha

Certain that someone will know the name, as it is growing in a known place and would have been studied .

HAve not noticed it growing in any collections in Australia .

Except for one plant I have , known as Philo. Jet Streak.

It is light green with a central white vein and an elliptic leaf shape. Cannot find a pic , but should have one somewhere .

Michael in palm paradise,

Tully, wet tropics in Australia, over 4 meters of rain every year.

Home of the Golden Gumboot, its over 8m high , our record annual rainfall.

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Bob and Catharine were friends of my parents. They were very kind and extremely knowledgeable about tropical plants. The garden was seemed very different in the 70's when I was there. I am delighted to see the care that is obviously being given to it. I will have to dig out the photo slides.

Brad, I would love to see some old photos of the garden.

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On the drive back home from Wilson we made another stop near Rio Claro to visit The Paradise Tropical Garden owned by Robert Beatham.

The Paradise Tropical Garden

First thing we noticed when pulling into the property is this large Corypha by the entrance.

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And this Ravenala

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Formerly Jeff in Costa Rica
 

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Areca catechu

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Ben standing under Licuala peltata var. Sumawongii

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Katreena in front of a Corypha seedling

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And in front of a larger Corypha. There were several of them in the garden.

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Heliconia

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We were all amazed by the Coryphas

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Licuala grandis

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Path through the garden

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We arrived late in the afternoon and it started raining very hard while we were there so we cut the visit short. I plan to return to this garden for a proper visit.

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WOW.... Thank you very much Jeff for taking the time to show us this stunning

Garden, And for taking the time to post all your photo's.

What a beautiful place, how long was your stay there.. is there a limit on how

many days you can stay and what does it cost, I'd love to visit. There is just

so much to see and like Ari and Michael (Aussiearoids) I also love that black leaf

plant in post 56.... :drool::wub:

You take a great picture Dude have you got anymore to post, Please do so Its a

plant lovers dream.......

Best wishes...Mikey :greenthumb:

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M.H.Edwards

"Living in the Tropic's

And loving it".............. smilie.gif

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WOW.... Thank you very much Jeff for taking the time to show us this stunning

Garden, And for taking the time to post all your photo's.

What a beautiful place, how long was your stay there.. is there a limit on how

many days you can stay and what does it cost, I'd love to visit. There is just

so much to see and like Ari and Michael (Aussiearoids) I also love that black leaf

plant in post 56.... :drool::wub:

You take a great picture Dude have you got anymore to post, Please do so Its a

plant lovers dream.......

Best wishes...Mikey :greenthumb:

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M.H.Edwards

"Living in the Tropic's

And loving it".............. smilie.gif

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WOW.... Thank you very much Jeff for taking the time to show us this stunning

Garden, And for taking the time to post all your photo's.

What a beautiful place, how long was your stay there.. is there a limit on how

many days you can stay and what does it cost, I'd love to visit. There is just

so much to see and like Ari and Michael (Aussiearoids) I also love that black leaf

plant in post 56.... :drool::wub:

You take a great picture Dude have you got anymore to post, Please do so Its a

plant lovers dream.......

Best wishes...Mikey :greenthumb:

Hi Mikey, I went for the weekend. The Costa Rica Palm Society held a meeting there on Saturday and half of us stayed for the weekend. We arrived Fri afternoon and left late Sunday morning. It was not enough time! As far as I know there is no limit on how long you can stay. The price is $88 US per person per night (based on double occupancy) which includes accommodations, 3 meals per day, entrance to the gardens, 1/2 day guided tour, and all taxes. They also have some single cabinas available.

Reservations are made through the OTS office in San Jose. If anyone would like the contact info, please send me a pm.

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"Ari, I also would like to know what that black leafed plant is!"

So do I ! To me it does not look like a Philo'

Thought about it a bit and came up with Rhodospatha .

here is a pic. from David Sherebrich

who has worked at Nancy Bot. Gdns

as well as Jardin Botanique de Lyon (France) .

This picture was taken in cultivation there .

Rhodospatha

Certain that someone will know the name, as it is growing in a known place and would have been studied .

HAve not noticed it growing in any collections in Australia .

Except for one plant I have , known as Philo. Jet Streak.

It is light green with a central white vein and an elliptic leaf shape. Cannot find a pic , but should have one somewhere .

Just found a pic on Ecuagenera web site of ..Chlorospatha portillae looks like it could be the one .. seems it is variable and comes in a green and much darker form .

Michael in palm paradise,

Tully, wet tropics in Australia, over 4 meters of rain every year.

Home of the Golden Gumboot, its over 8m high , our record annual rainfall.

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Coryphas, wow, mother nature fired up for these, never fails to be mesmorise.

Thanks for posting

Happy Gardening

Cheers,

Wal

Queensland, Australia.

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Michael, Next time I go to Wilson I will investigate that plant more and find out what it is. I really want one!

Wal, The guy at Paradise Tropical Garden told me something interesting about the local Corypha. He knows when many of them were planted and says that they are reaching maturity and seeding in 35 to 40 years. I always thought they were longer lived.

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These next tall palms were labeled as Dypsis sp. There was a grouping of them planted in the same area. Anyone have any idea what they could be?

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Nice pics Jeff. Great place to visit. I remember the large Dypsis sp. They were so tall you could not see the characteristics of the palm. Here are some pics of the seedlings. I planted these in 6/08. When I look at the base, you can tell it is starting to get the characteristic Dypsis lean just above ground level. They are solitary, I just planted in multiples. I do not know which they are. Maybe this will help.

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Thanks for the photos Mike. I thought I should point this thread to the other one as it appears the palms labeled as Dypsis sp. are actually Heterospathe glauca.

See other thread here

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Another slice of heaven on earth...great photos Jeff! Good to see the Wilson's efforts have not been lost.

Daryl

Gold Coast, Queensland Latitude 28S. Mild, Humid Subtropical climate. Rainfall - not consistent enough!

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Michael, Next time I go to Wilson I will investigate that plant more and find out what it is. I really want one!

Yo tambien!! Need to know the name though. I just hope is not one of those endemic rare species difficult to find around here...

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Patricia

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Thanks Daryl. It was wonderful to see the Wilson's vision living on.

Patricia, like Osa pulchra? :D

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I missed this one first time around. WOW. Never seen such wonderfully coloured broms before and the palms are to die for. Must be a great place to visit with a big handbag and large pockets. :evil:

Peachy

I came. I saw. I purchased

 

 

27.35 south.

Warm subtropical, with occasional frosts.

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Gene, Many of the ones mounted in the trees looked like they were natives, but most of the bromeliads found in public gardens come from Chester Skotak. He's somewhat of a local legend. I'll have to ask them where they come from on my next trip to Wilson.

Peachy, you would love this garden. Lots of color!

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Jeff,

A thread like this should be bumped on a regular basis! Great pictures. Can't get enough of those Corypha shots! :) Wouldn't mind a few of those seedlings! :)

Bo-Göran

Leilani Estates, 25 mls/40 km south of Hilo, Big Island of Hawai'i. Elevation 880 ft/270 m. Average rainfall 140 inches/3550 mm

 

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Jeff-

Thanks for taking the time to post so many great photos - absolutely breathtaking. Among my favorites are the shots of the red cordylines.

Woodland Hills, CA

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Another unknown Pinanga. This one is a clumper and the leaves are nicely mottled.

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looks kind of like a mapu spot. love it!

Grateful to have what I have, Les amis de mes amis sont mes amis!

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Awesome pictures Jeff. Always wanted to make it down there to Wilson Botanical Garden but never have.

Cincinnati, Ohio USA & Mindo, Ecuador

 

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Jeff, ive looked at this so many times, soooo many fantastic shots in an incredibly beautiful awe inspiring garden. Would love to see this in person one day. Wow, what a creation...you take a fantastic shot. Pete

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Michael, Next time I go to Wilson I will investigate that plant more and find out what it is. I really want one!

Yo tambien!! Need to know the name though. I just hope is not one of those endemic rare species difficult to find around here...

Tom Croat replied to a post of this pic I posted on a facebook Aroid id ,

saying it is most likely Monstera standleyana.

Michael in palm paradise,

Tully, wet tropics in Australia, over 4 meters of rain every year.

Home of the Golden Gumboot, its over 8m high , our record annual rainfall.

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google the name it shows a small leaf plaNt , that was available commonly here in Aus , but variegated . I doubt it was correctly named .

Michael in palm paradise,

Tully, wet tropics in Australia, over 4 meters of rain every year.

Home of the Golden Gumboot, its over 8m high , our record annual rainfall.

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One of the best threads ever on Palm Talk! ^_^ Thank you very much Mr. Anderson ! ;)

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

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