Spindle or Alexander?

[Philly J]

Which would be more satisfying to grow from a nursery 3 gallon?  I live in zone 3b haha so the only outdoor time these guys will get will be late April to end of September and that’s it.  I am successfully growing a large rivularis and multiple Lutescens outside my office in this huge 2 story atrium with skylight just offering extra humidifier action underneath every now and then (and not sure how much of an effect it’s having since it’s such a massive space.  
 

I can theoretically grow either the spindle or a single trunk Alexander into a full grown tree.  Which is easier and which will be more beautiful fully grown say 10 years from now?

[subsonicdrone]

i would not be bringing them out in april!

even here in toronto, i generally dont bring my plants out until may 24th

at my place up north there was frost on june 13th and 14th in 2020

and frost on june 5th in 2019

i would like to get a spindle at some point my seed germination failed

[Palmlover.]

2 hours ago, Philly J said:

Which would be more satisfying to grow from a nursery 3 gallon?  I live in zone 3b haha so the only outdoor time these guys will get will be late April to end of September and that’s it.  I am successfully growing a large rivularis and multiple Lutescens outside my office in this huge 2 story atrium with skylight just offering extra humidifier action underneath every now and then (and not sure how much of an effect it’s having since it’s such a massive space.  
 

I can theoretically grow either the spindle or a single trunk Alexander into a full grown tree.  Which is easier and which will be more beautiful fully grown say 10 years from now?

I'd say Alexander,but it you want a palm with a thicker trunk I'd suggest a spindle, spindle also are easier to care for

[Philly J]

48 minutes ago, subsonicdrone said:

i would not be bringing them out in april!

even here in toronto, i generally dont bring my plants out until may 24th

at my place up north there was frost on june 13th and 14th in 2020

and frost on june 5th in 2019

i would like to get a spindle at some point my seed germination failed

Oh absolutely they wouldn’t stay overnight either until July and august only for sure.  Just some daytime outside acclimation nice and slow.  

[Philly J]

31 minutes ago, Palmlover. said:

I'd say Alexander,but it you want a palm with a thicker trunk I'd suggest a spindle, spindle also are easier to care for

Yes I am totally after trunking, and as early on as is possible.  Spindle it is thanks for the help!

[Palmlover.]

8 hours ago, Philly J said:

Yes I am totally after trunking, and as early on as is possible.  Spindle it is thanks for the help!

No problem! 

[Fusca]

19 hours ago, Philly J said:

Yes I am totally after trunking, and as early on as is possible.  Spindle it is thanks for the help!

If trunking early is more important than ease of care, Archontophoenix alexandrae will grow faster.  At least it will in the ground in zones 10 and 11 but I wouldn't imagine it'd be any different in a container. 

[Philly J]

8 hours ago, Fusca said:

If trunking early is more important than ease of care, Archontophoenix alexandrae will grow faster.  At least it will in the ground in zones 10 and 11 but I wouldn't imagine it'd be any different in a container. 

In the end I couldn’t decide so I ordered both haha.  The original intent was to just purchase one Bismarckia but now suddenly I have 3 palms arriving in late May right to my door.  I’m ecstatic

[lzorrito]

2 hours ago, Philly J said:

In the end I couldn’t decide so I ordered both haha.  The original intent was to just purchase one Bismarckia but now suddenly I have 3 palms arriving in late May right to my door.  I’m ecstatic

And more will be ordered...for sure! 

Beware with repotting anxiety syndrome. You'll be tempted to do so. H. verschaffeltii has a small root system, mind that, and let it stay in the original pot as long as possible. 

[Philly J]

5 hours ago, lzorrito said:

And more will be ordered...for sure! 

Beware with repotting anxiety syndrome. You'll be tempted to do so. H. verschaffeltii has a small root system, mind that, and let it stay in the original pot as long as possible. 

I was totally going to repot right away, especially the bismarckia in a tall planter because it’s root system pushes down more than the others.  But for sure I will wait on that hyophorbe, thanks!