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"y" jubeaopsis leave


gilles06

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Hello folks,

I have a young jubeaopsis in the garden. It is showing a weird leave, some thing unusual. Have you ever seen that?

Look at this

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the "y" leave: front

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back

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detail

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salut

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elevation 328 feet

distance from mediteranean sea 1,1 mile

lowest t° 2009/2010 : 27F

lowest t° 2008/2009 : 33F

lowest t° 2007/2008 : 32F

lowest t° 2006/2007 : 35F

lowest t° 2005/2006 : 27F

lowest t° 2004/2005 : 25F

Historical lowest t° 1985 : 18F

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I suspect getting ready to split and make another trunk which they are prone to do

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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Wow and again wow! If there is not some kind of abnormality, then I agree with Bill, although I' never seen before anything similiar by the spliting process of other palms like Allagoptera or Trithrinax. Apart from this I am very impressed by your success in the cultivation of this sp. outdoors. I see that you have created an elevated place for the outplanting to ensure excellent drainage (what material have you used to fill in the hole?). Please could you give some info about the winter-cold in your locality and whether this plant receives occasionally some cold-protection?

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I think what happens is not spliting. Spliting point is lower at the base of the leaves. Here the leave separates at the midle and is now a bifid one. I think it is probably due to some stress like cold but i am not sure?

Phoenikakias, my winter are cold and wet with some mini -2°C or -3°C. I usually protect this palm with white clothes used for citrus.

Jubaeaopsis is cold hardier than howea for me. I use draining soil at the base of the palm

Salut.

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elevation 328 feet

distance from mediteranean sea 1,1 mile

lowest t° 2009/2010 : 27F

lowest t° 2008/2009 : 33F

lowest t° 2007/2008 : 32F

lowest t° 2006/2007 : 35F

lowest t° 2005/2006 : 27F

lowest t° 2004/2005 : 25F

Historical lowest t° 1985 : 18F

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I tend to agree, that looks like one of those abnormalities which happens from time to time. I think Jubaeaopsis suckers rather than splits but could be wrong. You will know for sure if it is splitting if it throws two new spears. Beautifully grown plant!

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Gary Levine may Chime in.. I am fairly sure they split this way....

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's just a great looking palm showing a bit of character.

Happy Gardening

Cheers,

Wal

Queensland, Australia.

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