Gtlevine 327 Report post Posted January 26, 2015 This is a funny thread, but Triode, I Very much look fwd to yr pics as does everyone else no doubt. Ive "never" in the flesh, or in pics seen a cultivated Black stem that "resembles" the below pic which I think is quite "photo shopped" or the likes ?? Pete I took that photo back in 2007 on my trip to Madagascar. It looked just like that in real life, photoshopping was not required. But i also have yet to see a cultivated Palm look like that one at the lodge. Gary 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trioderob 300 Report post Posted January 26, 2015 now I wont post a photo just to smite you guys................. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Josh-O 2,777 Report post Posted January 26, 2015 Rob. You can't make a statement like that without a picture and expect a positive response. If I said I unlocked the trick to growing a fruiting coconut in San diego but wouldn't post a pic of it, would you believe me? Steve, you make a strong case! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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NApalm 30 Report post Posted January 26, 2015 Rob, got a funny feeling there was never going to be a pic. ;-) Am I wrong? 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gonzer 1,989 Report post Posted January 26, 2015 How many times is a person allowed their 15 minutes of fame? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darold Petty 3,675 Report post Posted January 27, 2015 Here is a photo of one of my Dypsis baronii 'black petiole'. I purchased several seedlings from Jeff Marcus at www.floribundapalms.com in January of 2012. They vary slightly in color tone and this one has the darkest color. I was able only to purchase a cheap pH meter for $10 earlier today. The pH reading was 6. My plants have been grown in my greenhouse. It's overcast today so I was not able to get a light level reading. The greenhouse has acrylic glazing with a light transmission of 84%. The GH temperature ranges from 50 to 85 F. 1 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ben in Norcal 2,224 Report post Posted January 27, 2015 Beautiful Darold. I still need to find one of these, some day. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trioderob 300 Report post Posted January 27, 2015 that PH would be considered "Moderate acid" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NApalm 30 Report post Posted January 27, 2015 Gorgeous darrold! Just superb. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vari805 209 Report post Posted January 27, 2015 At last, we get to see a picture on this thread. Beautiful palm Darrold! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_Keith 772 Report post Posted January 27, 2015 Trioderob operates in a vacuum, but if you heat his cathode, watch out. 1 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Josh-O 2,777 Report post Posted January 27, 2015 Trioderob operates in a vacuum, but if you heat his cathode, watch out. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Josh-O 2,777 Report post Posted January 27, 2015 Ok peeps, I decided to go take a picture of the real deal Black stem baronii. Mine was germinated from the seed that Gary Levine himself brought back form Vakona lodge when he visited Madagascar several years ago. Accept no imitations this is the real (expletive) thing. mine in the ground me posting with a couple beauties on my last palm trip to Hawaii maybe this will entice Trioderob to post a picture of his? 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stevetoad 2,020 Report post Posted January 27, 2015 How did I not see that one last time I was over! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Josh-O 2,777 Report post Posted January 27, 2015 lol..Steve, I'll point it out when you come back over for a mai tai. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matt in OC 1,192 Report post Posted January 27, 2015 Holy ****! Well, done Josh! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ben in Norcal 2,224 Report post Posted January 27, 2015 Want Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Josh-O 2,777 Report post Posted January 27, 2015 hopefully soon Ben? It has already produces to small flowers last year but they both aborted. It's just a matter of time before I have some fresh seed? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Josh-O 2,777 Report post Posted January 27, 2015 Holy ****! Well, done Josh! Thanks Matthew Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ben in Norcal 2,224 Report post Posted January 27, 2015 Put me on that seed list Josh! It would be interesting to try those up here. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Moose 1,499 Report post Posted January 27, 2015 Here is a photo of one of my Dypsis baronii 'black petiole'. I purchased several seedlings from Jeff Marcus at www.floribundapalms.com in January of 2012. They vary slightly in color tone and this one has the darkest color. I was able only to purchase a cheap pH meter for $10 earlier today. The pH reading was 6. My plants have been grown in my greenhouse. It's overcast today so I was not able to get a light level reading. The greenhouse has acrylic glazing with a light transmission of 84%. The GH temperature ranges from 50 to 85 F. Darold - thank you for your post, especially your pH reading. Rob (not surprisingly) was aloof using the term "organic acidic soil" with no range. The more acidic a soil the less mineral salts can be transformed into ions that can pass through the roots membranes. Your information should be valuable to those cultivating this wonderful palm. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeeth 2,428 Report post Posted January 27, 2015 Ok peeps, I decided to go take a picture of the real deal Black stem baronii. Mine was germinated from the seed that Gary Levine himself brought back form Vakona lodge when he visited Madagascar several years ago. Accept no imitations this is the real (expletive) thing. black stem.jpeg mine in the ground dypsis sp black stem.jpeg me posting with a couple beauties on my last palm trip to Hawaii maybe this will entice Trioderob to post a picture of his? Nice! That's the real deal for sure!! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DoomsDave 10,020 Report post Posted January 27, 2015 Ok peeps, I decided to go take a picture of the real deal Black stem baronii. Mine was germinated from the seed that Gary Levine himself brought back form Vakona lodge when he visited Madagascar several years ago. Accept no imitations this is the real (expletive) thing. black stem.jpeg mine in the ground dypsis sp black stem.jpeg me posting with a couple beauties on my last palm trip to Hawaii maybe this will entice Trioderob to post a picture of his? EXPLETIVE! (urk!) EXPLETIVE! (urk!) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KennyRE317 23 Report post Posted January 27, 2015 Here is a photo of one of my Dypsis baronii 'black petiole'. I purchased several seedlings from Jeff Marcus at www.floribundapalms.com in January of 2012. They vary slightly in color tone and this one has the darkest color. I was able only to purchase a cheap pH meter for $10 earlier today. The pH reading was 6. My plants have been grown in my greenhouse. It's overcast today so I was not able to get a light level reading. The greenhouse has acrylic glazing with a light transmission of 84%. The GH temperature ranges from 50 to 85 F. i think mine's from the same batch as yours, since it looks to be about the same size and was also purchased from floribunda, but i got mine from Perry. mine's been strictly outdoors for the last year and some since i've had it 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Silas_Sancona 7,715 Report post Posted January 27, 2015 Agreed, Agreed ..Outstanding Josh! Wouldn't mind a few seeds in the future myself. -Nathan 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim in Los Altos 3,024 Report post Posted January 27, 2015 Darold, those are really pretty. I bought a few from Jeff last summer and some look pretty promising in their red glory. Josh, your black stem baronii is a knock out! You should be very proud. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Josh-O 2,777 Report post Posted January 28, 2015 Thanks Jim Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Josh-O 2,777 Report post Posted January 28, 2015 Put me on that seed list Josh! It would be interesting to try those up here. will do Ben!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trioderob 300 Report post Posted January 28, 2015 Josh- tell me about how long they have stayed black in the ground at your place in san diego por favor Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Josh-O 2,777 Report post Posted January 28, 2015 Well, it's now 2 going on 3 years. Its grows fairly slow but moves along nicely. This thing is crazy colorful from top to bottom. Talk about eye candy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Josh-O 2,777 Report post Posted January 28, 2015 I just realized my last photo was crappy so I'll post some daytime shots soon. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hilo Jason 3,692 Report post Posted January 28, 2015 Darold - beautiful palm! I was able to get 2 from Floribunda and mine are snails compared to yours. Probably in poor potting soil. Hopefully one day they will kick in. Kenny - yeah, the one you got from Perry is a treasure. Perry grew it up very nicely and you scored for being able to buy it from him! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MattyB 2,158 Report post Posted January 28, 2015 Josh, how dare you derail Triode's thread with straight talk and pictures. Shame on you sir, shame on you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Josh-O 2,777 Report post Posted January 28, 2015 Matty- LMAO!!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trioderob 300 Report post Posted January 28, 2015 Josh- what conditions are they growing in ? what kind of soil ? did you plant them right into your native soil ? how much sunlight ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gonzer 1,989 Report post Posted January 28, 2015 Josh- what conditions are they growing in ? what kind of soil ? did you plant them right into your native soil ? how much sunlight ? Quit ducking the issue. Show us. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alicehunter2000 753 Report post Posted January 28, 2015 You ever notice that when you have a big pack of hungry dogs.....one of them steps on something sharp and yelps......all the other dogs jump on and just savage him..... don't know why this thread gave me this visual image? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trioderob 300 Report post Posted January 28, 2015 (edited) screw this I posted photos of the blackstem on this forum 2 years ago I followed up last year that it had lost color and did not respond well to my soil losing color and stunted leaf growth There were other reports that other blackstems had lost color here. now I post that the soil ph seems to be the major factor and i am thrown to the lions it should be obvious that i am waiting for summer for it to look better before i post photos this thread is closed Edited January 28, 2015 by trioderob Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pedro 65 1,009 Report post Posted January 28, 2015 screw this I posted photos of the blackstem on this forum 2 years ago I followed up last year that it had lost color and did not respond well to my soil losing color and stunted leaf growth There were other reports that other blackstems had lost color here. now I post that the soil ph seems to be the major factor and i am thrown to the lions it should be obvious that i am waiting for summer for it to look better before i post photos this thread is closed Be brave Triode, post a pic and show us your a "Grower" Not just a "Talker" 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites