steve99 1,095 Report post Posted December 25, 2019 Back in March 2016 I planted three Dypsis Saintelucie in my side garden. Before planting, many had suggested they don't like it too wet and would likely die if drainage was poor. Anyway, 3 years, 9 months later and they have powered along nicely without a hint of trouble. 16 9 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quaman58 1,969 Report post Posted December 25, 2019 Always been one of my favorite Dypsis Steve. They appreciate slightly higher temps than I can give them though. (Although some better growers in my area do pretty well with them) Yours look robust and fantastic. They're a bit unusual for a Dypsis that while only moderately sized, they also stay solitary, which is nice. Thanks for sharing! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
realarch 4,536 Report post Posted December 25, 2019 Those are looking great Steve! They only get better too. Tim Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
comic097 928 Report post Posted December 25, 2019 Awsom Steve !!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daryl 1,501 Report post Posted December 25, 2019 Jesus they’re powering along Steve...are you home over the break? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tyrone 1,991 Report post Posted December 26, 2019 They’re awesome. My transplant from Perth failed even though it was mounded up and in full sun. I should have left it behind. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve99 1,095 Report post Posted December 26, 2019 1 hour ago, Daryl said: Jesus they’re powering along Steve...are you home over the break? Yes mate, I'll be home. I don't go anywhere this time of year. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daryl 1,501 Report post Posted December 27, 2019 On 12/26/2019 at 11:01 AM, steve99 said: Yes mate, I'll be home. I don't go anywhere this time of year. Might have some time to come over if you are up for it... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve99 1,095 Report post Posted December 28, 2019 21 hours ago, Daryl said: Might have some time to come over if you are up for it... No worries mate, anytime. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tracy 4,890 Report post Posted November 27, 2020 On 12/25/2019 at 7:02 AM, steve99 said: Steve, I'm hoping to see an update of yours. Mine are a couple of years behind yours and both are a little more stretched compared to yours although mine are getting a good deal of sun. I have both staked as they tend to be a little wobbly still. The one below is in a narrow strip between the paver driveway and a paver seating area, so roots may still be working to reach into the soil on those sides. The other doesn't have any excuses as it's planted in a more open position with no hardscape nearby, but still appreciates the stake support for now. Mine were planted from 1 gallons in 2016. Anyone else find this species a little wobbly when young. I had similar problems when growing Dypsis marojejy (which I no longer have). 2 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hilo Jason 3,134 Report post Posted November 28, 2020 Tracy - yours looks great, and yeah, mine always need to be propped up and supported, seems normal for this species when young. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve99 1,095 Report post Posted November 29, 2020 On 11/28/2020 at 4:34 AM, Tracy said: Steve, I'm hoping to see an update of yours. Mine are a couple of years behind yours and both are a little more stretched compared to yours although mine are getting a good deal of sun. I have both staked as they tend to be a little wobbly still. The one below is in a narrow strip between the paver driveway and a paver seating area, so roots may still be working to reach into the soil on those sides. The other doesn't have any excuses as it's planted in a more open position with no hardscape nearby, but still appreciates the stake support for now. Mine were planted from 1 gallons in 2016. Anyone else find this species a little wobbly when young. I had similar problems when growing Dypsis marojejy (which I no longer have). Here's two fresh pics from today. 4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tracy 4,890 Report post Posted November 29, 2020 11 hours ago, steve99 said: Here's two fresh pics from today. Thanks Steve. They definitely appear stouter and sturdier than both of mine. I hope that over time mine get a little thicker. Just one and two rings of trunk showing on mine right now, so perhaps there is still hope they will beef up. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Josh-O 2,729 Report post Posted November 30, 2020 I love threads like this! Before and after pics are the best IMO Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites