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To my knowledge, the only Worldwide example of Archontophoenix alexandrae “Alba” came from a batch of regular Alex seed germinated in SE Queensland a number of years ago. Subsequent seedlings were distributed amongst a few lucky Aussie growers and are now maturing. Seed from these first generation palms appears 100% true to the “Alba” form. Not only do they have a yellow crownshaft, but some also produce pink/red new leaves. Gorgeous palms. Look incredible planted together with Archontophoenix pupurea.

A couple plants/palms I saw today in London specifically at zsl.

Any large family of plants, be it palms, orchids, or something else, are always diverse enough that one location could never grow them all. There are others in the palm family of similar background, Medemia for example, that are unique and a challenge for many growers. If someone is in a location that these "holy grail" plants can grow well they likely have a few others, but will be the major grower of that type compared to everyone else. Even "perfect" climates for growing have gaps, Jeff will tell you about species that they cannot grow in Hawaii, while many people rightfully consider it to be a palm paradise. If you can grow one of these holy grail plants then you are lucky for sure, and carry a secondary role as ambassador for the plant to everyone else. And establishing a population of that species as a "life boat" for the original population is also super important for the fussy ones like this. good luck with them!

The latys are coming alive!….

Beautiful variant of one of my favorite palms . My Alexandrea is doing quite well in zone 10a , inland SoCal garden. I wonder if the variant is as hardy. Harry

Chamaedorea microspadix

This little Veitchia always looks great, especially sporting a large spathe. Flowering is infrequent and I can only surmise that it’s a function of having just the right amount of rainfall. I’d throw in temperature and humidity, but those conditions don’t fluctuate much in East Hawaii. We’ve had over 100” (2500mm) since the beginning of the year. Here are a few updated photos. Tim

It definitely got through a couple of Melbourne winters without a problem but I never planted it out fully exposed to the elements. Regular A alexandrae are known to go well even down in Hobart so I’m not sure my winters would ever really test them. I’d assume they would be less hardy to hot sun especially in dry climates but again I don’t think I really tested mine from memory I kept it in the shade.

I don’t think it’s a hybrid Will, rather a genetic mutation disrupting the palms production of chlorophyll.

This is the first time I've come across this hybrid. Very interesting, thanks for sharing!

Licuala poonsaki

Bactris gassipaes

Silver Copernicia hospita in 7 Gallon Pot-$125. Pick up in Satellite Beach. All my Copernicia’s survived the 27F Freeze here. Beachpalms@cfl.rr.com

These have been one of my favourite since I saw them years ago Jonathan. I had a seedling from P4B but unfortunately while I moved house it was out of my care and fell over in its pot undetected and was shrivelled when I found it. Good to see that second generation getting mature. Would love to try these again.

Good information. But the reference is very weak. And it doesn't appear in all books. They are few or nonexistent. Or they play a minor role. It only exists in the minds of people who know about palms. And those people know more than the botanists, academics, or researchers themselves, or publishing houses. And even less prominence is given to Attalea, Iriartea, and many other South American palms hidden deep in the jungle. Only Floribunda in Hawaii loves these palms and treasures them all in a single display. It contains them very well in one place. And no other place can compare. Who can compare to Floribunda? Only the Singapore Botanical Garden can boast such wonders as Floribunda. The owner of Floribunda in Hawaii wants to buy hundreds of Juania australis seeds from me. He is truly an experienced person, and the head of these palm kingdoms. He is the master and lord of containing such great exotic luxury. Hugo Aravena Chile

Not mine. Located at Ann Norton:

New frond on my smaller one.

@Eric in Orlando had a quote that summed it up pretty well. Paraphrased: In 2010 (and 2026), tender stuff died. In 1989, hardy stuff died.

Last year, I created a YouTube video titled “The Palm Trees of London, UK,” where I explored some of the most impressive and unexpected palm specimens in the city. In a few weeks, I’ll be traveling to Dublin and would love to create a similar video there. I’m particularly interested in tracking down standout palm trees—especially species like Phoenix canariensis—that really push the boundaries of what’s possible in Ireland’s climate. If anyone knows of specific locations, addresses, or hidden gems in Dublin featuring notable or unusually hardy palm trees, I’d really appreciate your recommendations!

This Spring’s annual order from Floribunda has arrived! Three one gallon Basselinia glabrata, two Pinanga coronata, two Cyphophoenix alba, and three 4” container Prestoea montana. Are are robust and big for container size as is usual.

An easy palm to grow for that cool subtropical to warm subtropical climate. I have dozens of chamaedoreas throughout my garden, they are just that good for the understory.

Interesting, thanks for the heads up @tim_brissy_13. I took another picture from a different angle and it appears that you are right. Oh well, if it doesn't survive it won't be the end of the world. I probably planted the six too close together anyway, so culling one or two won't hurt anything.

I think it might be in trouble Paul. Looks like the inflorescences originate from close to the growth point and come up straight out the top. I’ve seen this a few times myself on other species and there’s occasional reports of it on this forum and I don’t believe I’ve heard of any survival ☹️

Not sure what temperatures it’s experienced Harry, but Tim had one down in Melbourne for a while so might be best placed to comment. I would guess it’s not as cold hardy as with most “Alba” variants.

I just thought it was because I've been drinking a lot of protein shakes. Turns out we actually had earthquakes. So that's cool.

My mom loved peonies. I've only seen red. Are there other colors?

Another day in a subtropical paradise.

The diversity is amazing, chameadoreas and the real understory dypsis, just add so much to the garden. The tropical climates may get away with far superior beauty in some the super tropicals. But for the subtropical climate chameadoreas win hands down.

All I know is I inherited my one from my father, treat that little beauty with love like its your son just like my late father did!

Olvidaste de Nongnooch. Though of course they'd never be able to grow Jaunia

In regard to the thread title, Juania australis is recorded in The Encyclopedia of Cultivated Palms 2nd Edition.

Well hears 3 more of that 400, so only 397 more to go!

Mr. Jim, you have a paradise. I hope you reap seeds to confirm that you have a paradise. And expand it even further. Because it's not New York. It's a complete paradise. 🌴🌴🌴🦜🦜

I made it back over there and grabbed 3 inflorescences.

Just thought I would share photos of this Mexican fan palm that I have been tracking for a couple years. Self seeded right up in the rocks along a bayou here in Northwestern Florida. Very tough palm, has survived some flooding and a rare Florida snow with a few inches.

Yes, it came from GreenLife nursery. Finally took a drive out there to see if he had imported anything interesting this spring, when I stumbled across this tree name I recognized. Also, I had just removed a couple palms from the yard, so had some open space to work with. I guess we'll all see together how well they can adapt to the Arizona extremes. 🤞 aztropic Mesa, Arizona

They are beautiful palm, and they are very dry tolerant palms. They will also drink as much water you give them, so the best of both worlds with this palm, give it water and it’s quite happy and if it is in a dry spot it’s just as happy.

Wow, what a brutal climate. It offers so much promise for a few years, then pulls the carpet out from under you in a couple of nights. I hope you have better luck at the new place and that the poor old Cocos gets a new lease on life...always nice to see a bit of sentimental optimism take precedence over cold hard pragmatism!

The everglades palm is doing really great. Cleaned it up and you can start to see some trunkage

azalea flowers!

Last but not least my favorite Cycad Trappes valley Latifrons. This is my second biggest at 5” and has thrown every single year since I bought it as a seedling! This one has very stacked leaves.

This one is E. Arenarius x Latifrons. I harvested a pup about 3 years ago you can see behind it and there is another pup on it right now. All 3 flushed at the same time almost like they were talking to each other and said LETS GOOOO!!

Mine never seems to get to the point that it opens a viable spadix. The flower spathes emerge but haven't opened in past years. This year I have two that are trying to open but it doesn't look good to me. They are a bit high up. My two smaller ones that are similar in size to yours haven't opened viable spathes yet either.

Iam not stopping now, I’ve come this far! Richard

Got a stack of microspadix seeds ready to pick!

This has been a great grower for me and it can fit in any area