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Areca catechu Dwarf: 3 palms from seed in 3g pots


PalmatierMeg

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I have decided to part with three of my dwarf Areca catechus that I grew from seeds. Each palm is approx. 18 months old, 19-20" tall, petioles 1" to 1.5" long and show the "scrunched" shortened leaves of dwarf Arecas. Dwarf Arecas occur along a spectrum from semi-dwarf to extreme dwarfs with little to no petioles. Extreme dwarfs are exceptionally hard to find. Palms for sale are one small step removed from extreme and may or may not achieve that goal as they grow larger. But they can't be mistaken for anything else. They are outgrowing their 3g pots. They are currently growing in full FL sun (sun grown dwarf Arecas keep shorter petioles than shade grown). To grow and look their best, they require sun, high heat & humidity and plenty of warm rain. If you provide that they are fast growing. They are not drought tolerant, cool tolerant or cold tolerant. Dwarf Arecas are reputedly hardier than normal Arecas (zone 11) but I wouldn't bet the rent on it, so I estimate their hardiness at z10b/11. I keep my dwarfs potted and outdoors unless temps fall below 40F. Then they come indoors until the cold passes. While dwarf Arecas are common on HI, they are very rare in the mainland US. I have only these 3 palms available this year.

Please see info below:

One (1) Areca catechu Dwarf: $60.00 each, including shipping. Palm will be sent without pot and soil with roots wrapped in damp orchid moss, clear wrap and foil.

Shipping via Priority Mail. No shipping overseas. No shipping to Hawaii.

Payment via Paypal

Send me a PM if you are interested. Please do not try to contact me via Status Update - I will not respond.

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Dwarf Areca #1

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Dwarf Areca #2

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Dwarf Areca #3

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Meg

Palms of Victory I shall wear

Cape Coral (It's Just Paradise)
Florida
Zone 10A on the Isabelle Canal
Elevation: 15 feet

I'd like to be under the sea in an octopus' garden in the shade.

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  • 3 years later...

I know this is a years ago posting but more so checking in to see if you are yet again parting with any Areca Catechus or any other cool palms? I look forward to hearing from you. 
 

Steven

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They are long gone

Meg

Palms of Victory I shall wear

Cape Coral (It's Just Paradise)
Florida
Zone 10A on the Isabelle Canal
Elevation: 15 feet

I'd like to be under the sea in an octopus' garden in the shade.

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