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Cycad cones and flushes

Urban Rainforest
Urban Rainforest
in TROPICAL LOOKING PLANTS - Other Than Palms

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Dioon mejaie flushing in Jax FL

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    12 hours ago, edbrown_III said:

    Dioon mejaie flushing in Jax FL

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    Mejiae get big! Not uncommon to see these 15-20+ leaf flushes. It’s a cool species.

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    Encephalartos “true blue” Arenarius pup throwing a 5 leafer. I have only tried to propagate 3 Encephalartos pups and I’m batting 1000 so it seems pretty foolproof. I started this one about a year ago from a softball sized pup so patience is the name of the game.

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    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.

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    Encephalartos Kisambo flush progressing nicely

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    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.

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    Arenarius flush hardening off

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    San Fernando Valley, California

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    15 hours ago, Urban Rainforest said:

    Encephalartos Kisambo flush progressing nicely

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    Looks good Steve. I was told Kisambo were super fast. Mine did not get the memo. Whatever I’m doing, Kisambo does not approve cuz it’s slow as molasses.

    1 hour ago, Peter said:

    Arenarius flush hardening off

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    Love Arenarius. Underused in gardens for sure.

    -dale

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    Cerotazamia SpToman St Charlie.

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    This Cycas is now hardening the flush I posted a few weeks back. The leaflets don't start until about 5 feet up the rachis.

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    33.0782 North -117.305 West  at 72 feet elevation

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    So strange and wonderful for a cycad!

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    This plant I acquired as Encephalartos arenarius × woodii has been a vigorous grower. I planted it in late 2010 from a 15 gallon. The id might be incorrect as it could be arenarius × natalensis but I still find it's glossy dark green leaflets attractive. It is different than an Encephalartos natalensis × arenarius I planted a little before this one, which is growing in my Carlsbad property.

    This is the first flush on it this summer. I expect all the other pups and main caudex growth point to follow soon. I removed a few leaves today to allow this flush space to push up.

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    33.0782 North -117.305 West  at 72 feet elevation

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