Dypsis mananjarensis in Orlando,FL-Leu Gardens

[Eric in Orlando]

This Dypsis mananjarensis was planted in July 2010 (came from Floribunda). It was from a 1 gal. pot. Today the tips of the leaves reach about 6ft. The markings on the petioles are striking.

[Eric in Orlando]

Here is a younger specimen growing across the sidewalk. It was planted Aug. 2012.

[Keith N Tampa (ex SoJax)]

Eric, is it in a place with lots of organic matter and some overhead canopy?

[Kennybenjamin]

Its a beauty!! Great palm species!!

[Josh-O]

one of my favorites hands down!!!

great pic's, thanks for sharing

[Eric in Orlando]

Yes, they are in broken shade so get some sun but mostly bright filtered light. There are 3 planted out here.

The first one grows under a big Sausage Tree. It sheds a lot so the soil is very rich under it from the decomposed leaf litter and flowers. The other 2 are in more typical sandy soil (for this area) but have some organic matter and are mulched with pine needles.

[Jeff Searle]

I've had great success with these in the ground. My only warning is don't plant them with lots of shade. They thrive in mostly all day sun.

[edric]

Great photos Eric, thanks, Ed

[Eric in Orlando]

I've had great success with these in the ground. My only warning is don't plant them with lots of shade. They thrive in mostly all day sun.

The 2 in the pics are growing well so far. A thrid one that was growing in full shade was growing very slow. The tree that was shading it come down a couple years ago. Now this palm gets mostly sun and is growing better.

[Eric in Orlando]

Great photos Eric, thanks, Ed

Thanks Ed!

[TomJ]

I stopped by the gardens yesterday on my way to the airport. 

Here are updated photos of the Mealy's.

I stumbled across three different specimens.

Not so excited PRA-ing daughter for scale.

[Jeff Searle]

Coming along nicely.