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Rewarding indoor palms


John in Andalucia

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Calyptrocalyx albertisianus has all the hallmarks of a robust ornamental, performing effortlessly in my indoor palm ranch. Fresh seed germinate after a couple of weeks, with subsequent growth rate seemingly 'unrivalled'. They also put on a colour show from 'day one'. The leaves don't appear sensitive to the usual spotting, yellowing or brown tips suffered by so many other palms; they have a stiff, parchment-like feel to them, which probably helps. I've raised these seedlings in a humidity chamber with bottom heat, but frankly, I feel that with summer here, these can continue growing indoors without any special care and hopefully not suffer any setbacks. Wish me luck!

I think these are one of the most 'palm-grower friendly' exotic species I've ever tried. I'm sure they're going to look great as potted plants, if a lack of high humidity isn't too much of an issue.

What's your recommendation for an attractive, indoor palm?

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C. albertisianus may be the most colorful new leaf in my garden. It is almost florescent in person - with a deep hot pink-like color. A photo does not do it justice.

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Kona, on The Big Island
Hawaii - Land of Volcanoes

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Beautiful, Dean. Tell me you've got an Actinokentia divaricata nearby!

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4 hours ago, John in Andalucia said:

Beautiful, Dean. Tell me you've got an Actinokentia divaricata nearby!

Yep - but at almost 20 ft. now I almost always miss the new leaf color. However, with seeds now, I should probably try to get some more little guys going. :)

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Kona, on The Big Island
Hawaii - Land of Volcanoes

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12 hours ago, Dypsisdean said:

Yep - but at almost 20 ft. now I almost always miss the new leaf color. However, with seeds now, I should probably try to get some more little guys going. :)

Ahh! You tease, Dean. I would love to grow a couple of those.

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On 7/22/2019 at 6:09 PM, John in Andalucia said:

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On 7/22/2019 at 7:08 PM, Dypsisdean said:

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Just...damn!!:drool::wub:

Naples (inland), FL - technically 10a but more like 9b in the winter :hmm:

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On 7/23/2019 at 12:09 AM, John in Andalucia said:

Calyptrocalyx albertisianus has all the hallmarks of a robust ornamental, performing effortlessly in my indoor palm ranch. Fresh seed germinate after a couple of weeks, with subsequent growth rate seemingly 'unrivalled'. They also put on a colour show from 'day one'. The leaves don't appear sensitive to the usual spotting, yellowing or brown tips suffered by so many other palms; they have a stiff, parchment-like feel to them, which probably helps. I've raised these seedlings in a humidity chamber with bottom heat, but frankly, I feel that with summer here, these can continue growing indoors without any special care and hopefully not suffer any setbacks. Wish me luck!

I think these are one of the most 'palm-grower friendly' exotic species I've ever tried. I'm sure they're going to look great as potted plants, if a lack of high humidity isn't too much of an issue.

What's your recommendation for an attractive, indoor palm?

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I love this palm, thanks John.

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