Reinhardtia gracilis-a new favorite

[Cindy Adair]

I added this one 3 years ago as a test for a microclimate not planted before. It is a stunning palm taken care of entirely by nature. No human has even checked on this one in 9 months until last week.

The previous owner said she probably only climbed down to this spot once or twice during the years she owned the property.

Now we have dozens of palms in this area and added two comfortable (Big Box $17.88 each) chairs this visit. They and the PVC pipes with orange flagging tape and aluminum labels are the only signs of humankind here as far as you can see for 365 degrees. The birds and frogs are the only sounds. It may be my favorite spot on the farm.

Directions are easy: turn left down the main path from the house by the Metroxylon salomonense that is my avatar. Hold on to the torch gingers for a steep, but short stroll (easy unless it's muddy) and follow the PVC pipes until you're there.... No traffic lights or noise pollution. Can you tell I miss our farm already and I've been back in Virginia less than 24 hours?

[DoomsDave]

Reinhardtias rock! Yours, especially.

More more more!

[Really full garden]

I love this one too. Its cute and very well behaved. Mine is still in a pot - just trying to decide where to plant it where it wont get lost.

[Cindy Adair]

Scottgt, it will be a standout anywhere!

Oh, sorry about the 365 degree reference rather than 360 in my original post-guess I still have a sleep deficit and too late to edit I think.

I only have 1 other Reinhardtia species (R. latisecta) and a variety of R. gracilis called rostrata. No visible windows on either of these yet.

I'd enjoy any photos anyone cares to share!

[palmislandRandy]

Here's mine. It's tucked under some Ti's & I almost forget about it. This was planted as a 1 gallon over 5 years ago. Very slow for me & never had any weather damage. A little cutie!

[Cindy Adair]

Here's mine. It's tucked under some Ti's & I almost forget about it. This was planted as a 1 gallon over 5 years ago. Very slow for me & never had any weather damage. A little cutie!

Beautiful! I see it loves your garden and contrasts nicely with its neighboring ornamentals. Thanks!

[DoomsDave]

Reinhardtias are cute little palms for small, intimate places, like right next to your elegantly-decorated doorway, to greet your elegantly attired visitors as they walk so elegantly up your front walkway.

There's one large species that isn't so small, but I haven't been able to find them . . .

[LilikoiLee]

Just saw this post. I am a jealous of all of you. I bought two of these about a year ago and they both died. They were in heavy shade and got watered regularly. Do they need more light and/or less water? Do they have any specific soil needs? Lots of fertilzer? (We do minimal fertilization because we've read that over time plants get 'addicted' to it and eventually it harms them.)

I wanted a lot of them but had a hard time finding the two I did find. Would like some help with finding more if anyone can help me with that.

Thanks in advance

Lee

[sgvcns]

I'll keep an eye out for seed. Mine should be due again soon.

Palms can be fickle though.

Steve

[Cindy Adair]

Mine are not in my deepest shade where they would never get sun, but get a bit of morning light. They grow well in areas where ferns are the most common "weed" on my farm. Licualas and Pinangas grow nearby if that help any.

[happypalms]

They are indeed a beautiful little palm, and quite tough but slow growing, the one I have in my garden is 25 years old and has endured dry conditions with low temperatures down to 2 degrees Celsius. But iam confident in planting out tube stock plants in my garden. Don’t let there small size deceive you there like a jack russell or Pekingese dog they maybe small but are tough little critters! 

[DoomsDave]

Scream!

 

[happypalms]

19 minutes ago, DoomsDave said:

Scream!

 

You feel old now don’t you!