Dypsis Saintelucei

[steve99 1,095]

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.  

 

[quaman58 1,969]

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!

[realarch 4,536]

Those are looking great Steve! They only get better too.

Tim

[comic097 928]

Awsom Steve !!!!!!

[Daryl 1,501]

Jesus they’re powering along Steve...are you home over the break? 

[Tyrone 1,991]

They’re awesome.

My transplant from Perth failed even though it was mounded up and in full sun. I should have left it behind.

[steve99 1,095]

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.  

[Daryl 1,501]

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...

[steve99 1,095]

21 hours ago, Daryl said:

Might have some time to come over if you are up for it...

No worries mate, anytime.

[Tracy 4,890]

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).

[Hilo Jason 3,134]

Tracy - yours looks great, and yeah, mine always need to be propped up and supported, seems normal for this species when young.  

[steve99 1,095]

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.

 

 

 

[Tracy 4,890]

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.

[Josh-O 2,729]

I love threads like this! Before and after pics are the best IMO