Some of my younger palms

[Kim]

These palms were all planted within the last year or so. Now with some newer, larger leaves, they are all looking pretty chipper. Like any proud mom, I have to share a few photos.

First, my little grove of Dictyocaryum lamarckianum. There are eight, though one got weedwhacked and survival is doubtful. These are planted in a rough area around a moss-covered lava feature with plenty of rotting logs around. Weeding is a slippery challenge in this area.

Close up of leaf color:

I put this group of colorful Bentinckia condapanna next to a path for close observation:

[Kim]

These Cyphophoenix balansae were planted by my brother in early May 2011. For some reason, one is growing nicely while another is just sitting there.

A little group of Calyptrocalyx leptostachys showing off a new leaf:

[Kim]

Here are a couple of future Big Boys.

Dypsis tokoravina with phone extension for scale...

...and Dypsis robusta. Love those elegant relaxed leaflets!

Along the drive I have some Neoveitchia storckii planted last January, I think it was:

Those are Loxococcus rupicola in the foreground. A few more:

[Kim]

I'll include the Tahina, planted June of 2010. Slow but steady...

I can't remember what else I was going to show you. If I think of anything, i'll add more later.

[BS Man about Palms]

Its Be yoooooouuu tiful Kim!

[bgl]

I can't remember what else I was going to show you. If I think of anything, i'll add more later.

Hmmm...holding back on us here! How about your Carpoxylons, Areca macrocalyx and a handful of Dypsis lastelliana? Not to mention a great looking Voanioala... And your Tahina is opening a new frond. Right NOW!

[Stevetoad]

[Kim]

Right, the Voanioala planting, how could I forget? We planted 2, but I only have photos of the larger one. Here you go...

[Firepalm]

Looking good Kim! Will be awesome to see all those blue crownshafts on the Dictyocarium lamarckianum in a decade or so.

[stygiana]

A little group of Calyptrocalyx leptostachys showing off a new leaf:

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It all looks great Kim, congratulation! Your Bentickia condapana path will be a stunning feature, for sure!

Thanks also for the photo of your beautiful Calyptrocalyx leptostachys. I was planning to buy some new palms, including some Calyptrocalyx, for a sheltered spot in our garden. I wanted to plant C. polyphyllus for sure but hesitated about C. leptostachys... Now, it's clear, C. leptostachys are a must have! Thanks Kim!

[realarch]

That grove of C. leptostachys is a little slice of heaven. Such great little palms.

[LJG]

Right, the Voanioala planting, how could I forget? We planted 2, but I only have photos of the larger one. Here you go...

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That's a nice sized one. Bigger then the one I saw at Jeff's.

[Bill Austin]

Your place is coming together quit well and yes that voanioala is a killer for sure.

[Dr. George]

Coming along great!

Really like your rock lined, crushed red lava paths too.

gmp

[JakeK]

Kim, all the palms look great and specially nice to see the Voanioala. I'm planning on planting a bunch of Dictyocaryum lamarckianum on the ranch in Ecuador. If only more Voanioala seeds were available.

[Tassie_Troy1971]

Kim the palms are looking fantastic !

The Bentinckia condapanna surrounded by baby's tears and the contrast between the red gravel and black rocks is very nice ! :greenthumb:

[NApalm]

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Woah, what are these guys? Check that red yo!

Edit: stupid phone. Its the second last pic in post 3.

Edited January 28, 2013 by NApalm

[Cindy Adair]

As always, your palms look great! However, mine will need to grow quite a bit to reach what you call "small ". Getting larger palms is one of the advantages I see for Hawaii over Puerto Rico. So someone needs to come to PR and set up a rare palm nursery! No, it won't be me...

[Kim]

Good morning, and thanks, everyone! Firepalm, I'm hoping for crownshafts on the Dictyocaryum before 10 years go by, but I'm an eternal optimist.

Sebastian -- DO plant some Calyptrocalyx leptostachys, and in a grouping, if possible. You won't be disappointed. Tim, I think you have some of these beauties, so you should know.

Len and Bill A. -- bigger than Jeff's? Seriously? This one is on steroids compared to its brother, that's for sure, but I have no explanation.

George -- I've had some guidance with the path design, as you probably realize. I've always used the red cinder, but lining it with big rocks is Bo's contribution. Some of his paths look like the Great Wall of China and can be seen clearly by a satellite in orbit.

Jake, good luck with your Dictyocarium on the ranch, I hope they will thrive for you. If you have a little elevation there, it will help.

Troy -- thanks for the compliment! Baby's tears? I had to admit it, but those are just weeds that get whacked every now and then.

NApalm -- those are Loxococcus rupicola with the color.

Cindy -- at least you are planting where palms will grow full speed ahead. Is there no demand for exotic plants in PR? Besides you? When you move there full time, you'll have to start an affiliate of the IPS and whip up some interest!

[Justin]

The palms are okay I guess, but I am most impressed by the red cinder pathway that is completely devoid of weeds. That takes real talent.

[Jeff Searle]

Kim,

Are you planting many different Licuala species? If so, would love to see any pictures and which ones. I also find it very interesting that.....most of you that live over there, rarely show pictures of Cyrtostachys planted.

[Kim]

Jeff, I only have a handful of Licuala species so far: peltata var. sumawongii, grandis, and ramsayi. And a mattanensis 'mapu' that is still in a pot. I will surely find more to plant, and feel free to recommend your favorites. Grandis and ramsayi are newly planted and not much to look at, but here they are for the record:

Seven Cyrtostachys renda were planted along the fence in March 2010, one of my first splurge items, and I just planted five little 1-gal. lipsticks to add to the future hedge. It's going to be a long time before they all fill in and hide the fence, so they aren't especially photogenic at this stage:

[Jeff Searle]

Kim thanks! Licuala peltata var. Sumawongii has to be one of my favorites. You certainly have an ideal location where many of these species will grow easily, so lots of them could be added over time.

Some I would consider would be,

L. sallahana ( stunning, rare, white underside of leaf )saw a 4' tall one while in Thailand

L. paludosa ( beautiful orange color in the crown.

L. peekelii

L. sp. Yal-braal

L. cordata

L. distans

These are just to name a few. Jeff can help you with getting some of these when your ready. Good luck!

Jeff

[DoomsDave]

Kim:

Just

Go

Wild!

[bgl]

Kim has a few very nice looking Areca macrocalyx and even though one of them can be seen (just barely) in the first photo in post #22, that's a "group shot" and doesn't really do this beautiful palm much justice. So, here's one of them, and keep in mind, this is one of the palms that Kim refers to when she says "her younger palms". Photo was taken on the day it was planted back in June 2012.

[Pedro 65]

Bump I was on Summer break with my beautiful family and didnt see this.." Very tasteful choice of Palms" Kim, love em ALL, what an exciting now and future time for you. Pete

[Kim]

Thanks Pete! It is exciting! The future looks bright in every way. I'll be seeing my palms again very soon.

[Gtlevine]

Beautiful Kim! I love post #1, the picture looking up the path toward the house. Gary

[bgl]

Beautiful Kim! I love post #1, the picture looking up the path toward the house. Gary

Actually, Gary, that's my house! This photo is taken in the opposite direction, and the roof of Kim's house is just barely visible slightly left of center behind the trees. The condapannas in the photo in Post #1 are just left of where the trail ends in this photo. The other palms are (primarily) Clinostigma samoense and Dypsis lastelliana. And the trail is scheduled for completion soon...

Bo-Göran

[paulgila]

amazing garden,kim,love all the color you've added. i like jeff's suggestion about more licuala