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gsytch

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gsytch Mentor

gsytch

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I just picked up a really nice decipiens at a local landscape nursery. It was in a huge pot, perhaps 10' tall for $85 and full with a nice trunk beginning. I've read up on it, as it is cold hardy for my area (Tampa Bay) and drought tolerant, but can anyone give me any hints and/or advice on it. I am usually excellent with palms and my exotics. It will be in my back yard in almost full sun, open and exposed. Thanks! Greg

Begonias are my thing. I've been growing and selling them for three decades, nearly two in Tampa Bay. NPR is an bhour N of St Pete, coast

Tampa Scott Mentor

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Greg, I have 2 and they are a easy grow like the L.chinensis. Decipiens grow fast and self cleans the old leaves after a few feet of trunk.

PalmatierMeg Grand Master

PalmatierMeg

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We have 3 that have grown from about 2' to about 8-9' with 3-4' of trunk in less than 4 years. They are practically bullet-proof here and likely in Tampa also. They put out 2-3 fronds at a time, laugh at cold and wind and look lovely all the time. Very elegant. Water and fertilize them well & they will reward you. Sounds like you got a good buy. We paid $60 each for 7 gallons.

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Meg

Palms of Victory I shall wear

Cape Coral (It's Just Paradise)
Florida
Zone 10A on the Isabelle Canal
Elevation: 15 feet

I'd like to be under the sea in an octopus' garden in the shade.

Patrick Veteran

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In California, mine are water and fertilizer hogs. They love both. Mine took a wet 23 degrees for a few days in winter 2007 and didn't flinch!

Just because they are drought tolerant, doesn't mean that you should hold off on the water! They'll love the full sun position.

They're hardy, fast growing and look great!! Enjoy!

Oakley, California

55 Miles E-NE of San Francisco, CA

Solid zone 9, I can expect at least one night in the mid to low twenties every year.

Hot, dry summers. Cold, wet winters.

Moose Grand Master

Moose

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Greg - sounds like you got a good deal. Everyone in this thread has given you good advice. I think the name of Livistona decipiens has changed to Livistona decora. If you have been getting as much rain as we have down south, supplemental irrigation while establishing your palms may not be a concern at this point.

Best regards, :)

Ron.

Coral Gables, FL 8 miles North of Fairchild USDA Zone 10B

peachy Grand Master

peachy

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Hi Greg,

You'll have no trouble at all growing a L. decipiens where you are. They love water but can survive without it. Drainage isnt an issue either for them they like a moist position. Don't be stingy with the fertilzer and they will thrive for you. Mine took a minus 5C frost when they were only tiny, so cold wont bother them either. They also love the sun so you chose well although around here I got my two in 200cm pots for $9 each !!!

Peacy

I came. I saw. I purchased

 

 

27.35 south.

Warm subtropical, with occasional frosts.

gsytch Mentor

gsytch

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Thanks, guys - it gives me confidence! Greg finally drying out after 8"+ rain in 3 days!

Begonias are my thing. I've been growing and selling them for three decades, nearly two in Tampa Bay. NPR is an bhour N of St Pete, coast

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angella1969 Newbie

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  peachy said:
Hi Greg,

You'll have no trouble at all growing a L. decipiens where you are. They love water but can survive without it. Drainage isnt an issue either for them they like a moist position. Don't be stingy with the fertilzer and they will thrive for you. Mine took a minus 5C frost when they were only tiny, so cold wont bother them either. They also love the sun so you chose well although around here I got my two in 200cm pots for $9 each !!!

Peacy

these are in kmart for $13.99. so will they take the odd frost? the other one was a strelitziaa nicolai?

paulgila Grand Master

paulgila

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palm talk rules state that you "please refrain from mentioning any big box stores,nurseries or other outlets that are not IPS members."

thanks. ;)

the "prince of snarkness."

 

still "warning-free."

 

san diego,california,left coast.

Walter John Grand Master

Walter John

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any big box stores

any big box stores

any big box stores

:P

Happy Gardening

Cheers,

Wal

Queensland, Australia.

paulgila Grand Master

paulgila

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i wondered who would be the 1st to comment on this. ;)

the "prince of snarkness."

 

still "warning-free."

 

san diego,california,left coast.

Walter John Grand Master

Walter John

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Pohonkelapa is the thing to say on a bright palm board Christmas Day

That's the palm board greeting that we send to you from the land where palm trees sway (Australia, Australia, crack a tube !)

Here we know that Christmas will be green and bright

The sun to shine by day and all the stars at night

Pohonkelapa is a palm board way to say Merry Christmas to you

is this thing on yet ? :hmm:

Happy Gardening

Cheers,

Wal

Queensland, Australia.

paulgila Grand Master

paulgila

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i dont quite now what to say,wal. i am....honored?

the "prince of snarkness."

 

still "warning-free."

 

san diego,california,left coast.

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DoomsDave Grand Master

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Greg:

Sounds like you got a great deal, though it's just as easy to start with small plants, too (in case you want more).

I've not found them to be super drought tolerant, at least not in pots. On the other hand, they're practically bullet proof in most other ways, and a big one will also stop a truck . . . . .

Let's keep our forum fun and friendly.

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.

DoomsDave Grand Master

DoomsDave

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  On 1/24/2010 at 7:51 PM, Dave from So-Cal said:

Greg:

Sounds like you got a great deal, though it's just as easy to start with small plants, too (in case you want more).

I've not found them to be super drought tolerant, at least not in pots. On the other hand, they're practically bullet proof in most other ways, and a big one will also stop a truck . . . . .

ANd, handle the petioles with care. Those nasty little !@#$%^&*()!!! spines get under your skin and leave little bumply-bumps that take forever to go away unless you take a scalpel and cut them out.

Let's keep our forum fun and friendly.

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.

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