Gbarce Posted October 10, 2009 Report Share Posted October 10, 2009 BS Man - How is your blue aurenarius doing?? Give us an update Gene Manila, Philippines 53 feet above sea level - inland Hot and dry in summer, humid and sticky monsoon season, perfect weather Christmas time http://freakofnaturezzz.blogspot.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urban Rainforest Posted October 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 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 Thanks Jody! I hope she is a female because with 8 male Whitelockii cones I'll have loads of pollen! I will keep you in mind if they set. 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...
Urban Rainforest Posted October 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2009 Looks female to me as well. That could be an incredible cross Stevo, you have to try, please Matt, I'm just crazy enough that I will try it . I think it would make one freaky cross fore sure! I'll keep everyone updated. 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...
Urban Rainforest Posted October 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 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 ??? Tropic Cal, Welcome to Palm Talk and nice collection you have there!!! Thanks for the tips. 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...
Urban Rainforest Posted October 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 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 Jody, I have 3 crosses Of E. Horridus and E. Blue Longifolious I bought as 1 leafers and I can't wait to see how they turn out! 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...
George Sparkman Posted October 10, 2009 Report Share Posted October 10, 2009 Nine months before this picture it did the same thing - male cone & half a flush. It makes it easy the take pictures of the cone. In the past 18 months this plant has produced 9 pups in addition to the two male cones. It has a total of 11 pups now, the largest being 5-6 inches. Happy growing, George Sparkman Cycads-n-Palms.com 1 Happy growing, George Sparkman Cycads-n-Palms.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Sparkman Posted October 10, 2009 Report Share Posted October 10, 2009 Happy growing, George Sparkman Cycads-n-Palms.com 1 Happy growing, George Sparkman Cycads-n-Palms.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Sparkman Posted October 10, 2009 Report Share Posted October 10, 2009 Happy growing, George Sparkman Cycads-n-Palms.com 1 Happy growing, George Sparkman Cycads-n-Palms.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS Man about Palms Posted October 10, 2009 Report Share Posted October 10, 2009 BS Man - How is your blue aurenarius doing?? Give us an update Which one? The "true" blue? the "not true" but blue one? or the big blue sorta blue one from Mardy? 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...
George Sparkman Posted October 10, 2009 Report Share Posted October 10, 2009 Happy growing, George Sparkman Cycads-n-Palms.com 1 Happy growing, George Sparkman Cycads-n-Palms.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gbarce Posted October 10, 2009 Report Share Posted October 10, 2009 BS Man - How is your blue aurenarius doing?? Give us an update Which one? The "true" blue? the "not true" but blue one? or the big blue sorta blue one from Mardy? I forgot which one now. I'm so confused. Why not show us all of them-- hehe 1 Gene Manila, Philippines 53 feet above sea level - inland Hot and dry in summer, humid and sticky monsoon season, perfect weather Christmas time http://freakofnaturezzz.blogspot.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Sparkman Posted October 11, 2009 Report Share Posted October 11, 2009 Happy growing, George Sparkman Cycads-n-Palms.com 1 Happy growing, George Sparkman Cycads-n-Palms.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Sparkman Posted October 12, 2009 Report Share Posted October 12, 2009 I have a very good number of Encephalartos cones this season and a bunch more males then I need for the matching females. On a few species I have a handful extra male cones. Some are getting close to shedding the pollen. I prefer using fresh pollen. Available pollen: E.lehmannii E.trispinosus - several different characteristics/looks E.horridus - several different characteristics/looks E.lebomboensis E.longifolius (bluish & jubertina - really blue) E.arenarius (very bluish) E.princeps E.altensteinii E.natalensis E.manikensis Please email me for further information at george@cycads-n-palms.com if you have female cones in need of specific pollen. Happy coning, George Sparkman Cycads-n-Palms.com 1 Happy growing, George Sparkman Cycads-n-Palms.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urban Rainforest Posted October 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2009 George, You have a very nice collection! Good to know about the available pollen too. 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...
George Sparkman Posted October 14, 2009 Report Share Posted October 14, 2009 Thanks Steve ! I have recieved several emails from interested people that live outside the United States. I can only send pollen within the US because pollen is regulated by Cites (and I want to be able to get seed in return). I will update the list in a few days since some species are producing a lot of interest. Please email me for further information at george@cycads-n-palms.com if you have female cones in need of specific pollen. Happy coning, George Sparkman Cycads-n-Palms.com Happy growing, George Sparkman Cycads-n-Palms.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Sparkman Posted October 17, 2009 Report Share Posted October 17, 2009 Happy growing, George Sparkman Cycads-n-Palms.com 1 Happy growing, George Sparkman Cycads-n-Palms.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gbarce Posted October 25, 2009 Report Share Posted October 25, 2009 My Cycas Debaoensis just put out a ginormous new leaf --its about 6.5 feet tall. It went dormant for about 8 months then this came out. I like the way the sun hits it. I have a lot of Photos but they are huge so I can only post them 1 at a time. Uploading is a b#it@$ so here's a link to my blog if you want to see it from more angles. Here's the link: http://freakofnaturezzz.blogspot.com/ 1 Gene Manila, Philippines 53 feet above sea level - inland Hot and dry in summer, humid and sticky monsoon season, perfect weather Christmas time http://freakofnaturezzz.blogspot.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Sparkman Posted October 25, 2009 Report Share Posted October 25, 2009 Hi Gene, that is a very good & strong looking leaf. After seeing the pictures of the leaf on the blog I got stuck reading the entire blog.Fascinating! Happy growing, George Sparkman Cycads-n-Palms.com Happy growing, George Sparkman Cycads-n-Palms.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gbarce Posted October 25, 2009 Report Share Posted October 25, 2009 George- Nice to know you enjoyed the blog. Its kind of varied by way of the topics I post ,but there are definitely posts that will be about the gardens and exotic plants that I am introducing to the house. You can just click on the labels on the right side to filter the topics that might interest you. Besides the plant posts, I'd like to suggest that you check out "The Plaque" ( the story sin 3 parts) and "House Junk 1 and 2" - I get the most reactions and feedback from people on those. I in turn enjoy your Encephalartos photos! Gene Manila, Philippines 53 feet above sea level - inland Hot and dry in summer, humid and sticky monsoon season, perfect weather Christmas time http://freakofnaturezzz.blogspot.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad-Tampa Posted October 27, 2009 Report Share Posted October 27, 2009 More recent cones and flushes E.hildebrandtii female after pollination E. ferox, also recieved pollen 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad-Tampa Posted October 27, 2009 Report Share Posted October 27, 2009 Another E. ferox, common but love that color E. manikensis, Ripe seeds 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad-Tampa Posted October 27, 2009 Report Share Posted October 27, 2009 Contrast in foliage E. whitlockii, female cones emerging 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad-Tampa Posted October 27, 2009 Report Share Posted October 27, 2009 One more, big E. gratus male I hope you all enjoy them, I do, Brad 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad-Tampa Posted October 27, 2009 Report Share Posted October 27, 2009 One more, big E. gratus male I hope you all enjoy them, I do, Brad 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad-Tampa Posted October 27, 2009 Report Share Posted October 27, 2009 How about one more, Ceratozamia "molongo" 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Sparkman Posted October 28, 2009 Report Share Posted October 28, 2009 Happy growing, George Sparkman Cycads-n-Palms.com 1 Happy growing, George Sparkman Cycads-n-Palms.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Sparkman Posted November 7, 2009 Report Share Posted November 7, 2009 Available pollen: Updated 11/7/09 E.lehmannii E.trispinosus - several different characteristics/looks E.horridus - several different characteristics/looks E.horridus x arenarius (extreme blue) E.lebomboensis E.longifolius (bluish & jubertina - really blue) E.arenarius E.arenarius (very bluish) E.princeps E.altensteinii E.altensteinii - Bushman's River E.altensteinii x trispinosus E.manikensis E.natalensis E.natalensis - High Flats E.senticosus E.villosus D.sonorense D.sonorense var. Bacanora Please email me for further information at george@cycads-n-palms.com if you have female cones in need of pollen. As long as correct records are kept I am open to creating interesting crosses. Happy coning, George Sparkman Cycads-n-Palms.com 1 Happy growing, George Sparkman Cycads-n-Palms.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urban Rainforest Posted November 11, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2009 While not rare this is one of my favorite flushes because it is so fuzzy that when the fronds emerge they look like rabbits paws. The caudex is fuzzy as well. Encephalartos Manikensis. 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 November 11, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2009 Close up. 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 November 11, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2009 And a pic of the whole plant in late season flush mode. 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...
Kris Posted November 21, 2009 Report Share Posted November 21, 2009 love conquers all.. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edbrown_III Posted December 14, 2009 Report Share Posted December 14, 2009 I hadnt seen this species cone before in my garden -- M. communis . I was in the garden after the heavy rains and seeing 2 plants in the beginnings of coning. Best regards Ed 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edbrown_III Posted December 14, 2009 Report Share Posted December 14, 2009 second plant 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urban Rainforest Posted December 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 20, 2009 I posted a pic of my Encephalartos Manikensis recently just starting to push. Well it ended up throwing a 17 frond double row flush! Here it is and the new fronds are still soft. 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 December 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 20, 2009 Here is a pic of my E. Horridus cone. Does it look like it is receptive yet? If she is I am ready to blast her with copious amounts of E. Whitelockii pollen. If I get viable seed I'm going to name them Encephalartos Freakyensis . 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 December 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 20, 2009 Here is the studly Encephalartos Whitelockii with 9 cones hangin . 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 December 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 20, 2009 I still have lots of Cycads flushing for late Dec. Here is E. Trispinosus. 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 December 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 20, 2009 E. Sclavoi... better late than never . 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 December 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 20, 2009 E. Lehmannii 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 December 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 20, 2009 This one I purchased as Zamia Ipetiensis. It has huge leaflets like Zamia Splendens. 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...
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