PalmatierMeg 6,104 Report post Posted April 20, 2011 I was taking photos last night and decided to take one of my C. Houailou. I was keeping it under one of my large C. macrocarpa but decided to move it under shade as the days become more oppressive. It is still in bifid stage but I understand it is slower to go pinnate. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BS Man about Palms 2,352 Report post Posted April 20, 2011 I love these.. They look so good out here.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mandrew968 1,607 Report post Posted April 20, 2011 Not sure I really can tell the difference between this palm and hookeri... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Palmə häl′ik 346 Report post Posted April 20, 2011 Can you shoot a pic of the base of that rascal Meg... Mines about as thick as a quarter... They stay bifid for awhile BTW. ~Ray. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dypsisdean 1,114 Report post Posted April 20, 2011 Not sure I really can tell the difference between this palm and hookeri... As you can see below, on the Houailou the leaflets are held at a slight upward angle - at almost 45˚ to one another - as opposed to almost flat on the C. macrocarpa. 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LJG 1,179 Report post Posted April 20, 2011 Not sure I really can tell the difference between this palm and hookeri... As you can see below, on the Houailou the leaflets are held at a slight upward angle - at almost 45˚ to one another - as opposed to almost flat on the C. macrocarpa. A very smart person must have told you that Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BS Man about Palms 2,352 Report post Posted April 21, 2011 Not sure I really can tell the difference between this palm and hookeri... Before I saw more than one or two, I thought the same thing...once you see several, its very easy to tell.. Not to mention they usually have a blue tint to the leaves.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Palmzilla 85 Report post Posted April 21, 2011 Best Chambeyronia by far! They take full sun better than the others too Braden Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LauraAnu 10 Report post Posted April 21, 2011 Now Dean, That picture has me wanting one of these too I guess another RPS order is in the works Laura Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LauraAnu 10 Report post Posted April 21, 2011 Meg, Threads like these are doing nothing for my illness Great looking palm though Laura Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dypsisdean 1,114 Report post Posted April 21, 2011 Not sure I really can tell the difference between this palm and hookeri... As you can see below, on the Houailou the leaflets are held at a slight upward angle - at almost 45˚ to one another - as opposed to almost flat on the C. macrocarpa. A very smart person must have told you that I was almost going to give you credit - almost Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LJG 1,179 Report post Posted April 21, 2011 Not sure I really can tell the difference between this palm and hookeri... As you can see below, on the Houailou the leaflets are held at a slight upward angle - at almost 45˚ to one another - as opposed to almost flat on the C. macrocarpa. A very smart person must have told you that I was almost going to give you credit - almost I wish that were mine to start. I got that from Marcus and he got it from Toby But it is dead on for ID. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mandrew968 1,607 Report post Posted April 21, 2011 A blue tint to the leaf? I've seen the nice purple tint on Hookeri--Once they reach a decent size, they can all take sun, right? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BS Man about Palms 2,352 Report post Posted April 21, 2011 A blue tint to the leaf? I've seen the nice purple tint on Hookeri--Once they reach a decent size, they can all take sun, right? Overall they remind me of a K. oliviformis crossed with a hookeri.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mandrew968 1,607 Report post Posted April 25, 2011 All three grow to about the same size? Not including lepidota... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brentthebarber 0 Report post Posted April 26, 2011 Do the Chambeyronia Houailou do well near the ocean? I have a couple C. Hookeri and Macrocarpas that do great here in San Diego. ~Brent Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pogobob 78 Report post Posted April 26, 2011 Do the Chambeyronia Houailou do well near the ocean? I have a couple C. Hookeri and Macrocarpas that do great here in San Diego. ~Brent Si mon! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BS Man about Palms 2,352 Report post Posted April 27, 2011 Do the Chambeyronia Houailou do well near the ocean? I have a couple C. Hookeri and Macrocarpas that do great here in San Diego. ~Brent WElcome Brent!! Do a search and you find several quite happy on the coast. Mine included. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mandrew968 1,607 Report post Posted April 29, 2011 Just picked one up, yesterday--they are quite a bit pricier than the hookeri or macrocarpa. Are they from New Cal? The name sounds Hawaiian... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BS Man about Palms 2,352 Report post Posted April 29, 2011 From an area of New cal yes. Less available, slower growing, higher price. Does yours still have the entire leaf? or started going pinnate? show a pic. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mandrew968 1,607 Report post Posted April 29, 2011 I'll get a pic in this weekend--it's still simple leaf with an orangish rachis(reminded me a bit of pelagodoxas that I've seen, color wise). Guessing, I'd say it has 8 leaves and is about one foot tall. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
palmcurry 57 Report post Posted April 29, 2011 Not sure I really can tell the difference between this palm and hookeri... Before I saw more than one or two, I thought the same thing...once you see several, its very easy to tell.. Not to mention they usually have a blue tint to the leaves.. Like Bill said. For me each leaf is more 'sword like' than the other Chambeyronias. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mandrew968 1,607 Report post Posted April 29, 2011 'Sword like'? Phoenix sylvestris and trithrinax are sword like, IMO--I have no idea what you mean, Palmcurry... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mandrew968 1,607 Report post Posted May 1, 2011 Here she is. 4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chakoro 2 Report post Posted May 3, 2011 Here she is. Ay,Andrew you look like a proud father with his new born babe houailou`s are very special IMO.Have you seen the pics on the RPS site? If not check em out very nice indeed.Regards Craig. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mandrew968 1,607 Report post Posted May 3, 2011 (edited) Thanks, Craig I love getting new palms--that pick looks like a mini rhopie. Can't grow those here! This'll be my substitute Edited May 3, 2011 by Mandrew968 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tomw 71 Report post Posted May 3, 2011 Not sure I really can tell the difference between this palm and hookeri... As you can see below, on the Houailou the leaflets are held at a slight upward angle - at almost 45˚ to one another - as opposed to almost flat on the C. macrocarpa. Wow, what a cool looking palm! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mandrew968 1,607 Report post Posted July 30, 2011 Update: She has put out two leaves and a spike since the last photos. Still not pinnate yet, but she's faster than my regular macrocarpa, that's in the ground and the same size, comparatively. I also repotted her since the last photos... 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BS Man about Palms 2,352 Report post Posted July 30, 2011 Well, I thought the photos were switched, but the last ones do look like a chamby houailou.... Just usually don't see the "orange" color on them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carlo Morici 116 Report post Posted July 30, 2011 It is an exciting palm indeed . The few ones we tried in Tenerife are giving great results. The stiff, though leaves endure hard conditions, probably much better than C.macrocarpa. The ones in full burning sun show the best aspect and the largest size. I wish I had some time to upload the pics of the one at the Palmetum, with its typically pinkish new leaf. "hookeri" is just one more form of C. macrocarpa, while Houailou has a different "flavour". I believe that it might be described as a new species, as the differences are showing up. Carlo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mandrew968 1,607 Report post Posted August 15, 2011 Not yet pinnate, but already showing some pink. This photo was taken two days ago. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tyrone 2,170 Report post Posted August 16, 2011 I'm waiting for my seeds to turn up. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DoomsDave 8,862 Report post Posted August 16, 2011 Not sure I really can tell the difference between this palm and hookeri... As you can see below, on the Houailou the leaflets are held at a slight upward angle - at almost 45˚ to one another - as opposed to almost flat on the C. macrocarpa. Dean, very nice! Where was that picture taken, and how old are the palms . . . ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mandrew968 1,607 Report post Posted September 8, 2011 Update on mine. Again, this palm is very fast for me. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mandrew968 1,607 Report post Posted September 8, 2011 Any takers on whether or not the next leaf will be pinnate? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PalmatierMeg 6,104 Report post Posted September 8, 2011 I just potted up mine to a 7g. It's growing gangbusters but I will wait till spring to plant it. I need to update my photos. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BS Man about Palms 2,352 Report post Posted September 9, 2011 I have noticed the more shade they are in, the longer they will stay entire leaf.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mandrew968 1,607 Report post Posted November 12, 2011 Another new leaf. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PalmatierMeg 6,104 Report post Posted November 12, 2011 I took these photos Oct 30. I think I posted them elsewhere, but this palm is worthy of re-runs. I ended up planting it because it was climbing out of the 7g pot I moved it to in early Sept. I couldn't see making it wait till spring to go into the ground. This thing is quick and tough - a great palm Chambeyronia Houailou 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mandrew968 1,607 Report post Posted November 12, 2011 Just plain lovely--my favorite palm, currently. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
