Strange leaf emergence
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Tracy, in DISCUSSING PALM TREES WORLDWIDE
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By Tracy
Sometimes we plant a clumping palm and for whatever reason only one stem survives. In this case it was a Dypsis onilahensis which I kept in a pot forever and became root bound. At one point it had 3 stems but two died before I finally got around to planting it in the ground after several years in the same 3 gallon pot. It does make for a nice solitary palm for a small space though. It's not the only clumper I've abused and ended up with just one trunk. Anyone else guilty of my sin?
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By Tracy
Tooty fruity fallin' in my garden. Dypsis onilahensis hybrid and last photo of a Dypsis heteromorpha. I have no idea if any of these are viable seeds. What is fruiting in your garden right now?
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By GottmitAlex
Been about two months now, and never gave it too much thought. But since the new frond is opening and sooner or later the leaf in question will wither away and die, I would like to know.
The dwarf majesty palm in question is the one in the middle, to the left of the triple adonidia merrillii.
Below is the leaf with the geometrically placed scar markings on each leaflet.
A closeup
And below is the spear which just opened up.
Last, is a general shot of both R. Hildebradtii and the adonidia. They're outside by the outhouse bathroom/greenhouse.
Thank you for any input. I know it's no big deal, I am just curious as to what could be the nature of the scars.
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By DoomsDave
Montengro's excellent thread about digging palm babies and potting them inspired this one.
In my time, I've planted too many (sometimes, way too many) of some palm, to realize later that it was a mistake. Sometimes years later. Sometimes, alas, the best thing is to harden your heart and do chain saw or lopper therapy and just remove the "extras."
Other times, it makes sense to at least consider digging up a palm of suitable size and sufficient rarity and repotting and re-homing, to someone you hope will be a bit more careful than you.
Here's a report on my basic experiences, including good and bad results. The rest of you are strongly urged to jump in and share. Particularly if you disagree, and who knows? Maybe I'll learn something.
Unlike a ground-to-ground transplant, near-continental size rootballs, which muscle-men (and -women) with big cranes recommend, aren't an option. All of the plants were moved with small rootballs, i.e., small enough to shoehorn into a 15 or 20 gallon pot, maybe a 24" box.
DYPSIS ONILAHENSIS "DROOPY"
Once upon a time I planted about 10 of these in the ground, mostly from one-gallons. All grew great, but I wanted some room for other things. So, I dug a couple up with relatively small rootballs and stuck them in 10 and 15 gallon tubs, kept in the shade, watered, and prayed.
And, lo! They survived and thrived without a problem. I eventually dug out most of them, and, eventually, sold them. If you bought one, let me know how it's doing. I hope okay. If not, that's important too.
COCOTHRINAX BARBADENSIS/DUSSIANA
Once again, 10 plants too many, and once again, dug a small rootball, stuck in pots. And, once again, success! No deaths.
TRACHYCARPUS WAGNERIANUS
I went yeti-poop and planted too many, and dug up all of them, six. Of these, one died, three have been sold and I still have two.
AFTER DIGGING CARE
Move the pot into the shade, keep moist, but not sodden, and most important, make sure the evil Santa Ana Wind doesn't hit them. Pack the dirt hard in the pot so water stays in and has time to soak the soil and stay long enough for the plant to drink it. If you get the rushing river syndrome after watering, pack in more dirt, repeat, till problem is fixed.
Anyone else have any thoughts?
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By ellidro
Selling 10 seedlings for $25. Local pick up preferred. PayPal only. Here is a pic of the mother plant. It was bought as a Dypsis ambositrae which obviously it is not. I believe it to be a form of onilahensis but a unique form. PM if interested.
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