Lodoicea Maldivica seeds wanted

[bobchamnan]

Anyone ever heard the lead of where and how much for the seed of lodoicea maldivica? This one has always been my quest.

[Mandrew968]

You would have a better chance of locating some in your neck of the woods, than in the new world!

[Jeff Searle]

Your best chance of really getting any is, going to the source. Yes...make a trip there. But the last I heard, you can purchase some. Not sure though on the price.

[Cindy Adair]

That makes me wish I could own a private jet and just head there and try for a few. Some day maybe someone in Hawaii will sell them???

[waykoolplantz]

I had heard they are $7-800 at the source .

I bought 2, one for myself..the other for my brother in law for $1500 each. both germinated and are doing well

[Xerarch]

I think collecting them in the wild is not allowed

[avanza]

Sawasdee Krub Bob i saw someone sold it in thailand. Few years ago

Follow this link. Good luck

http://forums.gardenweb.com/forums/load/palms/msg0123292912993.html

[bobchamnan]

Thank you krub.

[aztropic]

That makes me wish I could own a private jet and just head there and try for a few. Some day maybe someone in Hawaii will sell them???

Here's a shot of some growing in Hawaii.Looks like they still have a year or two before they will be ready...

aztropic

Mesa,Arizona

[Hammer]

Me too...and the climate to grow them.

[grant b.]

I want one just as a conversation piece for a coffee table. does anyone have a non-viable or already germinated plant that they dont need/want the seed anymore?

[Jeff Searle]

I want one just as a conversation piece for a coffee table. does anyone have a non-viable or already germinated plant that they dont need/want the seed anymore?

Ha,ha.......just so you KNOW, these seeds that are "old" or not viable are never just discarded. Their usually sold for around $250 each.

[grant b.]

I want one just as a conversation piece for a coffee table. does anyone have a non-viable or already germinated plant that they dont need/want the seed anymore?

Ha,ha.......just so you KNOW, these seeds that are "old" or not viable are never just discarded. Their usually sold for around $250 each.

Oh, I'm fully aware of this. Its just tough to find someone who is willing to part with one.

[Jeff Searle]

Yea, it's practically impossible to get one from somebody. BUT...a IPS member in Palm Beach found one at the swap shop a few years ago and paid almost nothing for it. Real lucky!

[paulgila]

i am looking for one at local estate sales. its just a matter of time

[bobchamnan]

I'm planning my trip but disguise to my wife as a 2nd honeymoon.

[waykoolplantz]

She could disguise the seed as a "baby bump"....you're having twins

[JEFF IN MODESTO]

That makes me wish I could own a private jet and just head there and try for a few. Some day maybe someone in Hawaii will sell them???

Here's a shot of some growing in Hawaii.Looks like they still have a year or two before they will be ready...

aztropic

Mesa,Arizona

I was on Oahu and saw those recently. The bot. garden doesn't even try to protect them from thieves. Someone could jump the fence cut down the seed and be gone without anyone knowing.

Jeff