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Separating Dypsis lutescens trunks for propagation

Logolight

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Logolight Proficient

Logolight

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I'm going to try to separate a D. lutescens clump to grow a new separate plant. How do you separate a seedling sized stem without damaging the stem itself or its roots?

Thanks.

Dave

Jacksonville, FL

Zone 9a

 

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MattyB Grand Master

MattyB

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You carefully go to Walmart and buy another one for $4.

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Matt Bradford

"Manambe Lavaka"

Spring Valley, CA (8.5 miles inland from San Diego Bay)

10B on the hill (635 ft. elevation)

9B in the canyon (520 ft. elevation)

Wai`anae Steve Veteran

Wai`anae Steve

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Way back when I was just starting in palms I bought 3 five gallon pots that were pot bound. I just got out a saw and cut each in half. Planted all 6 halves in the ground and they are looking GREAT today about 15 years later. :hmm:

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Living in Paradise, Leeward O`ahu, Hawai`i, USA
Temperature range yearly from say 95 to 62 degrees F
Only 3 hurricanes in the past 51 years and no damage. No floods where I am, No tornados, No earthquakes
No moles, squirrels, chipmunks, deer, etc. Just the neighbors "wild" chickens

oliver Rising Star

oliver

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I got a couple of dwarf D. lutescens from Thailand a couple of years ago, and also would like to cultivate a couple of suckers (can't buy any at Walmart for $4) I would also like to hear about how to do it. Think I saw someone mention a while back to section the sucker while it is still in the ground (pot) with a sharp knife from above, and let it acclimate for a while before digging it up. I have tried to cut off a couple of suckers from a potted C. renda but all the suckers died. Some help for us with not-so-green-of-a-thumb would be useful.

DoomsDave Grand Master

DoomsDave

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Have to agre with matty.

Don't waste time dividing. They sell the seed by the TON, yeah, I know extinction in the wild

BUT!

Just plant another.

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The Germinator Mentor

The Germinator

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If you can find one on the outside that has its own roots you can cut it loose. I did that and have a nice size plant. Not 4 bucks at WalMart. You can get seedlings at the 99 cents store though.

Ed Mijares

Whittier, Ca

Psyco Palm Collector Wheeler Dealer

Zone 10a?

TikiRick Veteran

TikiRick

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Dave,

I would agree, just plant another in the spot you desire. It's not worth the risk of ganoderma in your garden. I cut some of the canes away from my Dypsis lutescens about 8 years ago and have a bad case of ganoderma now. Slowly, the whole thing is dying (it is about 25 years old too!), cane by cane. Remember, this is not something that can be erradicated easily from your garden.

I would not cut any Dypsis lutescens canes or suckers....they are prone to ganoderma.

Rick Leitner

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

26.07N/80.15W

Zone 10B

Average Annual Low 67 F

Average Annual High 84 F

Average Annual Rainfall 62"

 

Riverfront exposure, 1 mile from Atlantic Ocean

Part time in the western mountains of North Carolina

Gratefully, the best of both worlds!

weldertom Rising Star

weldertom

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Dave,

I would agree, just plant another in the spot you desire. It's not worth the risk of ganoderma in your garden. I cut some of the canes away from my Dypsis lutescens about 8 years ago and have a bad case of ganoderma now. Slowly, the whole thing is dying (it is about 25 years old too!), cane by cane. Remember, this is not something that can be erradicated easily from your garden.

I would not cut any Dypsis lutescens canes or suckers....they are prone to ganoderma.

I have had the exact experience with D.lutescens and ganoderma. Please be careful ... it WILL spread to other palms.

Starting from seed is not such a bad idea given they grow so fast.

Melbourne Beach, Florida on the barrier island -two blocks from the Atlantic Ocean and 6 homes from the Indian River Lagoon

Walter John Grand Master

Walter John

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I just wish they wouldn't pack lutes in together like they always do, why can't they just put one in a pot and let it sucker naturally, that's what I'd like to see, all in favour say "aye".

Happy Gardening

Cheers,

Wal

Queensland, Australia.

Walter John Grand Master

Walter John

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aye !!

come on let me hear it :o

Happy Gardening

Cheers,

Wal

Queensland, Australia.

Walter John Grand Master

Walter John

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Wondering if anybody knows what I mean <_<

You know, put one plant in a pot and not several like they always do, you with me ?

Happy Gardening

Cheers,

Wal

Queensland, Australia.

JeffreyApolloBeach Enthusiast

JeffreyApolloBeach

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Wal, I'm with you "Aye"

I have 3 of these... the biggest only has 4 trunks, and the other 2 have only 2 trunks each.

Jeffrey

Apollo Beach, FL

zone 9b/10a

osideterry Grand Master

osideterry

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Aye Aye

Would a single Lute clump like a baronii? Single side offset to start? I've never seen such a thing. Twice now I've bought the 5 gallon $15 ones at Lowes/Home Depot and pruned all but the 5 thickest trunks.

Zone 9b/10a, Sunset Zone 22

7 miles inland. Elevation 120ft (37m)

Average annual low temp: 30F (-1C)

Average annual rainfall: 8" (20cm)

DoomsDave Grand Master

DoomsDave

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Okay.

If you are one of those people who likes to suffer a bit . . . .

I can tell you my own tale of suffering.

I once bought three Lutes for about 5 bucks a piece, with multiple multiple plants in each pot.

I shook out all the dirt, then, gently, pushed my fingers between the roots and separated as many as I could, starting with the biggest plants. Then, I push-pulled the roots apart, hardly had to break any of them, wound up with more Lutes than any human should have, sold them all . . . .

Except a few that ended up in my garden.

Trick also works for Chamadorea cataractarum.

Transplant each plant into a pot just big enough to hold the roots, then keep watered and out of the sun and wind till they root in, usually a few weeks.

If you lose some, well, don't worry. They sell that seed by the ton. Or the tonne.

dave

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Any data in this post is provided 'as is' and in no event shall I be liable for any damages, including, without limitation, damages resulting from accuracy or lack thereof, insult, or lost profits or revenue, claims by third parties or for other similar costs, or any special, incidental, or consequential damages arising out of my opinion or the use of this data. The accuracy or reliability of the data is not guaranteed or warranted in any way and I disclaim liability of any kind whatsoever, including, without limitation, liability for quality, performance, merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose arising out of the use, or inability to use my data. Other terms may apply.

doubravsky Mentor

doubravsky

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DAve...

great story! Is that the story of the birth of my lutes?

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Dave

 

Riverside, CA Z 9b

1700 ft. elevation

approx 40 miles inland

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