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Aliens landed ?

waykoolplantz

By waykoolplantz
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waykoolplantz Veteran

waykoolplantz

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look what landed in my Metroxylon Vitiense

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The Palm Mahal

Hollywood Fla

QUINNPALMS Experienced

QUINNPALMS

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awesome!

bgl Grand Master

bgl

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Definitely spectacular! And a bit of a good news-bad news scenario since this is the beginning of the end. I have seen these in Fiji after they had finished flowering and it's not a pretty sight! But enjoy the show while it lasts. :) A couple of years I think. :)

Bo-Göran

Leilani Estates, 25 mls/40 km south of Hilo, Big Island of Hawai'i. Elevation 880 ft/270 m. Average rainfall 140 inches/3550 mm

 

Stevetoad Grand Master

Stevetoad

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It's a 14 pointer! Cool...

"it's not dead it's sleeping"

Santee ca, zone10a/9b

18 miles from the ocean

avg. winter 68/40.avg summer 88/64.records 113/25

Lowey Experienced

Lowey

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Do all Metroxylon do this or is there one that does not die after seeding ??

Bruce

Innisfail - NQ AUS - 3600mm of rain a year average or around 144inches if you prefer - Temp Range 9c to 43c

bgl Grand Master

bgl

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Bruce,

Metroxylon amicarum will keep on going, but all the other species in the genus are monocarpic (they die after flowering).

Bo-Göran

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Leilani Estates, 25 mls/40 km south of Hilo, Big Island of Hawai'i. Elevation 880 ft/270 m. Average rainfall 140 inches/3550 mm

 

waykoolplantz Veteran

waykoolplantz

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Bo...since Amicarium is the only one that does not die...why is it so difficult to get seeds ?

The Palm Mahal

Hollywood Fla

Moose Grand Master

Moose

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Mike - Hopefully you will end up with a nice quantity of viable seed! :D

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

redant Grand Master

redant

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What some palms do for their children :blink:

Jupiter FL

in the Zone formally known as 10A

bgl Grand Master

bgl

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Bo...since Amicarium is the only one that does not die...why is it so difficult to get seeds ?

I wish I knew. Even here it's difficult. There are a few fruiting individuals on the Big Island, and seedlings are available, but only in very small numbers. And you have to know whom to contact. :rolleyes: Jules Gervais, HIPS member and President of the IPS some 20 years ago, actually sold some of his at one of the Saturday markets in Hilo. No idea if he still does.

Bo-Göran

Leilani Estates, 25 mls/40 km south of Hilo, Big Island of Hawai'i. Elevation 880 ft/270 m. Average rainfall 140 inches/3550 mm

 

BS Man about Palms Grand Master

BS Man about Palms

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Very Cool Mike... hows that double coconut doing?:unsure:

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!

Jeff Searle Grand Master

Jeff Searle

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Mike,

That's bad news for sure, considering the time and expense removing such a large palm. Well, I hope you do get some good seed to set. I'll take a look the next time I'm over.

Searle Brothers Nursery Inc.

and The Rainforest Collection.

Southwest Ranches,Fl.

waykoolplantz Veteran

waykoolplantz

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I dont see it as totally bad...great show and interesting event. Im sure its brother will be next as its same age from same parents

Maybe invite a guest Tiki carver over.

I have 2 more to go in the ground

The Palm Mahal

Hollywood Fla

kylecawazafla Veteran

kylecawazafla

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It doesn't even look real! It is such a beautiful display! I can't believe one is flowering in Florida!

I'm always up for learning new things!

Lowey Experienced

Lowey

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Bruce,

Metroxylon amicarum will keep on going, but all the other species in the genus are monocarpic (they die after flowering).

Bo-Göran

Thanks for the information Bo, I appreciate it, amicarium is also difficult to get here usually.

Bruce

Innisfail - NQ AUS - 3600mm of rain a year average or around 144inches if you prefer - Temp Range 9c to 43c

cfkingfish Grand Master

cfkingfish

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I am actually very surprised it is flowering after all our cold spells, but is great to see. The seed should drop like flies when its ready, try keeping a net around it to keep them from falling in the lake?

Christian Faulkner

Venice, Florida - South Sarasota County.

www.faulknerspalms.com

 

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aussiearoids

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Bruce,

Metroxylon amicarum will keep on going, but all the other species in the genus are monocarpic (they die after flowering).

Bo-Göran

Thanks for the information Bo, I appreciate it, amicarium is also difficult to get here usually.

Bruce , pretty sure Curtis has amicarium at his place , real close to office at front .. thats if it has survived the last few cyclones .

Michael in palm paradise,

Tully, wet tropics in Australia, over 4 meters of rain every year.

Home of the Golden Gumboot, its over 8m high , our record annual rainfall.

Lowey Experienced

Lowey

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Bruce,

Metroxylon amicarum will keep on going, but all the other species in the genus are monocarpic (they die after flowering).

Bo-Göran

Thanks for the information Bo, I appreciate it, amicarium is also difficult to get here usually.

Bruce , pretty sure Curtis has amicarium at his place , real close to office at front .. thats if it has survived the last few cyclones .

Thats good to know Michael

Bruce

Innisfail - NQ AUS - 3600mm of rain a year average or around 144inches if you prefer - Temp Range 9c to 43c

Moose Grand Master

Moose

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I dont see it as totally bad...great show and interesting event. Im sure its brother will be next as its same age from same parents

Maybe invite a guest Tiki carver over.

I have 2 more to go in the ground :huh:

Backed up Metroxies - Brilliant! :lol:

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

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kylecawazafla Veteran

kylecawazafla

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Mike had the Croton Society Meeting end at his house for an auction and I managed to get a couple shots of the progression of the bloom! It is certainly a sight to see!

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I'm always up for learning new things!

Peter Grand Master

Peter

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Kyle, any more photos from his incredible garden?

San Fernando Valley, California

kylecawazafla Veteran

kylecawazafla

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Corypha umbraculifera

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I'm always up for learning new things!

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