Kris Posted September 4, 2009 Report Share Posted September 4, 2009 Nice visuals...Gentlemen ! Most of the big sized cycads being presented in big sized stills... Imagine all the above big sized visuals presented in thumbnails.. i for one will not have visited this thread quite often ? And iam surprised to hear that many members view palmtalk in their palm top,cell phones & lap tops.In that case they can't expand and view even thumbnails ? If you are all pretty confused as to what iam telling then here is a link ! Photobucket Love, Kris love conquers all.. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneAZ Posted September 4, 2009 Report Share Posted September 4, 2009 This old arenarius had to be repotted, so I cut all the foliage off to manhandle it. It's 14 x 18 and turns out quite blue later. Gene 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneAZ Posted September 4, 2009 Report Share Posted September 4, 2009 And the sexy closeup. Gene 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walter John Posted September 5, 2009 Report Share Posted September 5, 2009 Here's one for ya, Ceratozamia robusta. Poor pic sorry. 1 Happy GardeningCheers, WalQueensland, Australia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad-Tampa Posted September 5, 2009 Report Share Posted September 5, 2009 Wal, Here is what you have to look forward to- 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palmə häl′ik Posted September 5, 2009 Report Share Posted September 5, 2009 Nice visuals...Gentlemen ! Most of the big sized cycads being presented in big sized stills... Imagine all the above big sized visuals presented in thumbnails.. i for one will not have visited this thread quite often ? And iam surprised to hear that many members view palmtalk in their palm top,cell phones & lap tops.In that case they can't expand and view even thumbnails ? If you are all pretty confused as to what iam telling then here is a link ! Photobucket Love, Kris Are you too lazy to click on individual thumbnails to enlarge? LotsOfLove, Ray. Brandon, FL 27.95°N 82.28°W (Elev. 62 ft) Zone9 w/ canopy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urban Rainforest Posted September 6, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2009 More late season flushing and coneage. Here is my Encephalartos Whitelockii flushing and coning at the same time for the second year in a row. Stevo 1 Urban Rainforest Palms,Cycads and Exotics. Were in San Diego Ca. about 5 miles from the beach on Tecolote canyon. It seems to be an ideal growing climate with moderate temps. and very little frost. Vacation Rental in Leilani Estates, big island Hi PM me if interested in staying there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urban Rainforest Posted September 6, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2009 This thing is off the charts . 1 Urban Rainforest Palms,Cycads and Exotics. Were in San Diego Ca. about 5 miles from the beach on Tecolote canyon. It seems to be an ideal growing climate with moderate temps. and very little frost. Vacation Rental in Leilani Estates, big island Hi PM me if interested in staying there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urban Rainforest Posted September 6, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2009 First time Horridus coneage . Male/female ? 1 Urban Rainforest Palms,Cycads and Exotics. Were in San Diego Ca. about 5 miles from the beach on Tecolote canyon. It seems to be an ideal growing climate with moderate temps. and very little frost. Vacation Rental in Leilani Estates, big island Hi PM me if interested in staying there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urban Rainforest Posted September 6, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2009 The whole plant and pups. 1 Urban Rainforest Palms,Cycads and Exotics. Were in San Diego Ca. about 5 miles from the beach on Tecolote canyon. It seems to be an ideal growing climate with moderate temps. and very little frost. Vacation Rental in Leilani Estates, big island Hi PM me if interested in staying there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urban Rainforest Posted September 6, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2009 First time coner the poor mans Cycad E. Villosus 1 Urban Rainforest Palms,Cycads and Exotics. Were in San Diego Ca. about 5 miles from the beach on Tecolote canyon. It seems to be an ideal growing climate with moderate temps. and very little frost. Vacation Rental in Leilani Estates, big island Hi PM me if interested in staying there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urban Rainforest Posted September 6, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2009 E. Kisambo cones progressing nicely! 1 Urban Rainforest Palms,Cycads and Exotics. Were in San Diego Ca. about 5 miles from the beach on Tecolote canyon. It seems to be an ideal growing climate with moderate temps. and very little frost. Vacation Rental in Leilani Estates, big island Hi PM me if interested in staying there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kris Posted September 7, 2009 Report Share Posted September 7, 2009 Nice visuals...Gentlemen ! Most of the big sized cycads being presented in big sized stills... Imagine all the above big sized visuals presented in thumbnails.. i for one will not have visited this thread quite often ? And iam surprised to hear that many members view palmtalk in their palm top,cell phones & lap tops.In that case they can't expand and view even thumbnails ? If you are all pretty confused as to what iam telling then here is a link ! Photobucket Love, Kris Are you too lazy to click on individual thumbnails to enlarge? LotsOfLove, Ray. Dear Ray Its purely for speed..If all the stills & images load along with the page,i can visit more threads and also request for more beautiful visuals in other threads. Lots of love to you my friend, Kris love conquers all.. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
virtualpalm Posted September 9, 2009 Report Share Posted September 9, 2009 Whewww!! I was always a little worried about this Mejia. I was SOOOO relieved when it started pushing. Fred, let's see the leaves when they are fully developed and hardened off. Jody Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wai`anae Steve Posted September 9, 2009 Report Share Posted September 9, 2009 Here's one for ya, Ceratozamia robusta. Poor pic sorry. Wal with all that leaf litter on the ground, it looks like my place. Wai`anae Steve-------www.waianaecrider.com 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Cycad Posted September 13, 2009 Report Share Posted September 13, 2009 Group: Bowenia spectabilis (male) up on my farm yesterday. Enjoy - Kurt. 1 Kurt Living the dream in the Rainforest - Average annual rainfall over 4000 mm a year!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred San Pedro Posted September 19, 2009 Report Share Posted September 19, 2009 Whewww!! I was always a little worried about this Mejia. I was SOOOO relieved when it started pushing. Fred, let's see the leaves when they are fully developed and hardened off. Jody The leaves on main plant are starting to harden. Measured it at 6.5'. The pup has already hardened poff 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred San Pedro Posted September 19, 2009 Report Share Posted September 19, 2009 Cycas debaoensis finally flushing after being put in the ground. It was suffocating in a 5 gallon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urban Rainforest Posted September 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2009 Here is a pic of my Encephalartos Arenarius that I planted this year flushing. 1 Urban Rainforest Palms,Cycads and Exotics. Were in San Diego Ca. about 5 miles from the beach on Tecolote canyon. It seems to be an ideal growing climate with moderate temps. and very little frost. Vacation Rental in Leilani Estates, big island Hi PM me if interested in staying there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urban Rainforest Posted September 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2009 More late season flushing and coneage. Here is my Encephalartos Whitelockii flushing and coning at the same time for the second year in a row. Stevo Update: My Whitelock is in full Jurassic mode right now throwing 8 cones and 3 rows of fronds at the same time . I'll post pics when the cones are a little bigger. Stevo 1 Urban Rainforest Palms,Cycads and Exotics. Were in San Diego Ca. about 5 miles from the beach on Tecolote canyon. It seems to be an ideal growing climate with moderate temps. and very little frost. Vacation Rental in Leilani Estates, big island Hi PM me if interested in staying there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad-Tampa Posted September 20, 2009 Report Share Posted September 20, 2009 More late season flushing and coneage. Here is my Encephalartos Whitelockii flushing and coning at the same time for the second year in a row. Stevo Update: My Whitelock is in full Jurassic mode right now throwing 8 cones and 3 rows of fronds at the same time . I'll post pics when the cones are a little bigger. Stevo Stevo, My E. whitelockii is also coning and flushing again. If yours is a male, send me pollen, I want seeds this time. I'll return half of them for you! Brad 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urban Rainforest Posted September 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2009 More late season flushing and coneage. Here is my Encephalartos Whitelockii flushing and coning at the same time for the second year in a row. Stevo Update: My Whitelock is in full Jurassic mode right now throwing 8 cones and 3 rows of fronds at the same time . I'll post pics when the cones are a little bigger. Stevo Stevo, My E. whitelockii is also coning and flushing again. If yours is a male, send me pollen, I want seeds this time. I'll return half of them for you! Brad Brad, As fate would have it mine is a male and with 8 cones I should get loads of pollen! Consider it done brutha . What is the best way to send pollen in the male so as not to be mistaken for something nefarius like anthrax or cocain . BTW, Your Whitelockii looks sweet! Thanks, Stevo Urban Rainforest Palms,Cycads and Exotics. Were in San Diego Ca. about 5 miles from the beach on Tecolote canyon. It seems to be an ideal growing climate with moderate temps. and very little frost. Vacation Rental in Leilani Estates, big island Hi PM me if interested in staying there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS Man about Palms Posted September 22, 2009 Report Share Posted September 22, 2009 1 Zone 10a at best after 2007 AND 2013, on SW facing hill, 1 1/2 miles from coast in Oceanside, CA. 30-98 degrees, and 45-80deg. about 95% of the time. "The great workman of nature is time." , "Genius is nothing but a great aptitude for patience." -George-Louis Leclerc de Buffon- I do some experiments and learning in my garden with palms so you don't have to experience the pain! Look at my old threads to find various observations and tips! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urban Rainforest Posted September 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2009 Bill, Nice color on that Cycas Plasticifolious . Stevo Urban Rainforest Palms,Cycads and Exotics. Were in San Diego Ca. about 5 miles from the beach on Tecolote canyon. It seems to be an ideal growing climate with moderate temps. and very little frost. Vacation Rental in Leilani Estates, big island Hi PM me if interested in staying there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyB Posted September 22, 2009 Report Share Posted September 22, 2009 Great thread guys. I've been walking around my neighbor's yard the past few weeks and man things are going off! I'm starting to get a hankering for dem der cikids! 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) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urban Rainforest Posted September 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2009 Here are some very recent photos of my female Encephalartos Kisambo with 3 huge cones at various stages. I just tried my hand at pollinating them with male Kisambo pollen but I am new at this so I hope it works. I waited until there was some separation to pollinate the cones. Here is a pic before the separation. 1 Urban Rainforest Palms,Cycads and Exotics. Were in San Diego Ca. about 5 miles from the beach on Tecolote canyon. It seems to be an ideal growing climate with moderate temps. and very little frost. Vacation Rental in Leilani Estates, big island Hi PM me if interested in staying there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urban Rainforest Posted September 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2009 Here is a pic with the separation and this is the point I tried to pollinate them. 1 Urban Rainforest Palms,Cycads and Exotics. Were in San Diego Ca. about 5 miles from the beach on Tecolote canyon. It seems to be an ideal growing climate with moderate temps. and very little frost. Vacation Rental in Leilani Estates, big island Hi PM me if interested in staying there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urban Rainforest Posted September 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2009 Why are the tops of the cones turning black? Thanks, Stevo 1 Urban Rainforest Palms,Cycads and Exotics. Were in San Diego Ca. about 5 miles from the beach on Tecolote canyon. It seems to be an ideal growing climate with moderate temps. and very little frost. Vacation Rental in Leilani Estates, big island Hi PM me if interested in staying there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gileno Machado Posted September 25, 2009 Report Share Posted September 25, 2009 Zamia sprouting back from transplant: 1 Sirinhaém beach, 80 Km south of Recife - Brazil Tropical oceanic climate, latitude 8° S Temperature extremes: 25 to 31°C 2000 mm average rainfall, dry summers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gileno Machado Posted September 25, 2009 Report Share Posted September 25, 2009 detail: 1 Sirinhaém beach, 80 Km south of Recife - Brazil Tropical oceanic climate, latitude 8° S Temperature extremes: 25 to 31°C 2000 mm average rainfall, dry summers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urban Rainforest Posted October 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2009 I bought this palm as Princeps but I'm not sure if it is Princeps or Lehmannii . Either one it is beautifull and is throwing it's second flush this year . Stevo 1 Urban Rainforest Palms,Cycads and Exotics. Were in San Diego Ca. about 5 miles from the beach on Tecolote canyon. It seems to be an ideal growing climate with moderate temps. and very little frost. Vacation Rental in Leilani Estates, big island Hi PM me if interested in staying there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urban Rainforest Posted October 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2009 Close up of the new flush. 1 Urban Rainforest Palms,Cycads and Exotics. Were in San Diego Ca. about 5 miles from the beach on Tecolote canyon. It seems to be an ideal growing climate with moderate temps. and very little frost. Vacation Rental in Leilani Estates, big island Hi PM me if interested in staying there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urban Rainforest Posted October 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2009 Here is a pic of my E. Whitelockii flushing and throwing 8 cones at once! 1 Urban Rainforest Palms,Cycads and Exotics. Were in San Diego Ca. about 5 miles from the beach on Tecolote canyon. It seems to be an ideal growing climate with moderate temps. and very little frost. Vacation Rental in Leilani Estates, big island Hi PM me if interested in staying there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urban Rainforest Posted October 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2009 Here is a pic of the whole Whitelockii showing the new flush. 1 Urban Rainforest Palms,Cycads and Exotics. Were in San Diego Ca. about 5 miles from the beach on Tecolote canyon. It seems to be an ideal growing climate with moderate temps. and very little frost. Vacation Rental in Leilani Estates, big island Hi PM me if interested in staying there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urban Rainforest Posted October 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2009 Here is my coning Horridus. Do you think it is a male or female ? 1 Urban Rainforest Palms,Cycads and Exotics. Were in San Diego Ca. about 5 miles from the beach on Tecolote canyon. It seems to be an ideal growing climate with moderate temps. and very little frost. Vacation Rental in Leilani Estates, big island Hi PM me if interested in staying there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urban Rainforest Posted October 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2009 The reason I ask is if it is a female I was going to try to hybridize it with my Whitelockii . I know Horridus has been crossed with Natalensis and Arenarius and others so do you think it is possible ? Imagine a blue Cycad the size of a Whitelockii Here is a side view of the cone. Stevo 1 Urban Rainforest Palms,Cycads and Exotics. Were in San Diego Ca. about 5 miles from the beach on Tecolote canyon. It seems to be an ideal growing climate with moderate temps. and very little frost. Vacation Rental in Leilani Estates, big island Hi PM me if interested in staying there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
virtualpalm Posted October 9, 2009 Report Share Posted October 9, 2009 The reason I ask is if it is a female I was going to try to hybridize it with my Whitelockii . I know Horridus has been crossed with Natalensis and Arenarius and others so do you think it is possible ? Imagine a blue Cycad the size of a Whitelockii Here is a side view of the cone. Stevo Sure looks like a female, Stevo. If you get any viable seeds from the cross, please keep me in mind! I have two seedlilngs of E. ferox X trispinosus, and I am looking forward to watching them grow. Jody Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freakypalmguy Posted October 9, 2009 Report Share Posted October 9, 2009 Looks female to me as well. That could be an incredible cross Stevo, you have to try, please Matt in Temecula, CA Hot and dry in the summer, cold with light frost in the winter. Halfway between the desert and ocean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tropic Cal Posted October 9, 2009 Report Share Posted October 9, 2009 Hey guys, New to palmtalk , well actually I've been lurking for over a year or so. I have a female horridus that looks just like yours Stevo so my quess is that yours is Female also. I've included a picture of my Tri also in cone mode I'm not sure if the Tri is Male or Female yet ??? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS Man about Palms Posted October 10, 2009 Report Share Posted October 10, 2009 I bought this palm as Princeps but I'm not sure if it is Princeps or Lehmannii . Either one it is beautifull and is throwing it's second flush this year . Stevo Are you happy that you bought it as a Palm then it turned out to be a cycad? (This would be Pohon's nightmare...) Zone 10a at best after 2007 AND 2013, on SW facing hill, 1 1/2 miles from coast in Oceanside, CA. 30-98 degrees, and 45-80deg. about 95% of the time. "The great workman of nature is time." , "Genius is nothing but a great aptitude for patience." -George-Louis Leclerc de Buffon- I do some experiments and learning in my garden with palms so you don't have to experience the pain! Look at my old threads to find various observations and tips! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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