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Forums

  1. THE IPS - INTERNATIONAL PALM SOCIETY

    1. PRESIDENT’S PAGE

      Direct line to/from the current IPS President Dr. Andy Hurwitz

      • 26 posts
      IPS President
      Save the Species, 2024
      IPS President,

    2. IPS GENERAL DISCUSSIONS

      News/Notices/Announcements], Questions, Suggestions, Etc.

      • 555 posts
      cactuscub
      What to know about Vietnam Endangered Palms.
      cactuscub,

    3. IPS NEWSLETTER LIBRARY

      LINK TO IPS NEWLETTER LIBRARY - ALL ISSUES

      • 19 posts
      IPS Newsletter Editor
      March-April 2026 International Palm Society Newsletter – The Texas and Tet Edition
      IPS Newsletter Editor,

    4. IPS BIENNIALS

      Special Adventures

      • 5k posts
      Jeff Searle
      2026 biennial
      Jeff Searle,

    5. LOCAL CHAPTER AFFILIATES

      Listings for various local IPS Affiliates - You can join for Newsletters, Garden Tours, etc.

      • 49 posts
      SeanK
      how to find local group
      SeanK,

  2. Palmtalk

    1. DISCUSSING PALM TREES WORLDWIDE

      Identification, Cultivation, Landscaping, General Interest, START HERE

      • 694.5k posts
      richnorm
      Is this a jubaea x butia ? Or a pure Jubaea ?
      richnorm,

    2. COLD HARDY PALMS

      Selecting and growing palms for colder climates.

      • 89.9k posts
      DTS
      Needle Palm 4 Years ago Vs. Now
      DTS,

    3. PALMS IN POTS

      Interior, Greenhouse, Nursery, or Container Ranch

      • 21.3k posts
      happypalms
      Is there anyone here who grows a palm as a bonsai😅?
      happypalms,

    4. OUR COMMUNITY OF PALM PEOPLE

      The Personalities of the Palm World

      • 92 posts
      Rachael_Holahan
      BEARE, Elena - Director
      Rachael_Holahan,

    5. PALMAS Y PALMERAS EN ESPAÑOL (Spanish Forum)

      El Foro de la IPS en Lengua Castellana

      • 4.9k posts
      SeanK
      Alguien
      SeanK,

    6. TRAVEL LOGS

      Palms from local trips and exotic travels, Chapter Meetings, and Botanical Gardens.

      • 43.6k posts
      JoePeschii
      Planning a Thailand / Vietnam trip in January
      JoePeschii,

    7. WEATHER / CLIMATE

      • 79.3k posts
      Chester B
      TEXAS 2026
      Chester B,

    8. FREEZE DAMAGE DATA

      Share Your Experiences of Palm Hardiness

      • 5.7k posts
      pj_orlando_z9b
      2026_02 - Florida Palmageddon Observations and Damage Photo Thread
      pj_orlando_z9b,

    9. AFFILIATE NEWS AND  MEETING DATES

      Calender of Events

      • 5.8k posts
      D. Morrowii
      Central Florida Palm & Cycad Society - Summer 2026 Meeting
      D. Morrowii,

    10. PALM EXCHANGE - PLANTS, SEEDS, & "PALMY" ITEMS FOR SALE / SWAP

      Palms/Seeds Offered and Located

      • 48.7k posts
      Phoenikakias
      Hybrid Cycas pollen for free
      Phoenikakias,

  3. Off Topic Forums

    1. TROPICAL LOOKING PLANTS - Other Than Palms

      • 115.4k posts
      wimmie
      Help!
      wimmie,

    2. OHANA NUI  -  OFF TOPIC SUB-FORUM

      IPS Friends and Family
      "Ohana Nui" - Hawaiian for extended family

      • 70.3k posts
      Silas_Sancona
      The Resurgance of a Menace.. ** Squirm Alert **
      Silas_Sancona,

    3. MEMORIALS

      Thoughts and memories of fellow members

      • 1.7k posts
      PersianPalm
      RIP Maria Banda Wash - Fresno CA
      PersianPalm,

    4. ADMINISTRATION

      Suggestions, problems, or questions related to the smooth operation of the site.

      • 3.4k posts
      SeanK
      Why is there no list of nurseries?
      SeanK,

    5. FORUM BASICS FOR BEGINNERS

      Info on Using and Enjoying the Forum

      • 1.5k posts
      PALM MOD
      Testing
      PALM MOD,

  4. TAHINA PRESERVATION PROJECT

    1. A SURPRISE DISCOVERY - THE STORY UNFOLDS

      Read the step-by-step exciting discovery as it unfolded right here on PalmTalk

      • 2 posts
      waykoolplantz
      THE TOPIC THAT STARTED EVERYTHING - A Must Read.
      waykoolplantz,

    2. TAHINA QUESTIONS, FEEDBACK, AND FAQs

      Ask you questions, look for answers, and add any ideas or feedback here.

      • 11 posts
      Phoenikakias
      How Can I Get Those Cool Tahina Banners & Badges
      Phoenikakias,

    3. GROWING AND DISCUSSING TAHINA

      Stories and experiences surrounding Tahina.

      • 100 posts
      PalmBossTampa
      Tahina palms in public gardens?
      PalmBossTampa,

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  • Total Posts 1.2m

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