Gbarce Posted April 22, 2013 Report Share Posted April 22, 2013 Picked up this variegated date palm yesterday. I am not sure which species this is but it's suppose to be the variety that is grown commercially for its edible fruits It's still in teh strap leaf stages but the variegation looks promising 1 Gene Manila, Philippines 53 feet above sea level - inland Hot and dry in summer, humid and sticky monsoon season, perfect weather Christmas time http://freakofnaturezzz.blogspot.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gbarce Posted April 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2013 Variegation goes all the way doen to the petioles so that's a good sign The latest leaf looks plain old gree though-- but the vendor told me that the leaves come out green and the variegation becomes more prominent later. It's will be interesting to see how this palm develops Gene Manila, Philippines 53 feet above sea level - inland Hot and dry in summer, humid and sticky monsoon season, perfect weather Christmas time http://freakofnaturezzz.blogspot.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD in the OC Posted April 23, 2013 Report Share Posted April 23, 2013 nice score Gene Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gbarce Posted June 30, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 30, 2013 A new leaf has emerged and it's beautifully variegated again. The previous leaf that was green remained green I'll take a picture tomorrow Gene Manila, Philippines 53 feet above sea level - inland Hot and dry in summer, humid and sticky monsoon season, perfect weather Christmas time http://freakofnaturezzz.blogspot.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD in the OC Posted June 30, 2013 Report Share Posted June 30, 2013 Keep us updated. maybe it will turn out to be as beautiful as that canary on Tenerife... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gbarce Posted June 30, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 30, 2013 If it's the one I saw on the internet somewhere--that's exactly what I am hoping for. Gene Manila, Philippines 53 feet above sea level - inland Hot and dry in summer, humid and sticky monsoon season, perfect weather Christmas time http://freakofnaturezzz.blogspot.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gbarce Posted July 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 1, 2013 THis is the variegated Phoenix seedling now. That previous leaf seems to be all green but upon closer inspection there were slivers of variegation it's most evident when you look closely at the petiole-notice the yellow margin Gene Manila, Philippines 53 feet above sea level - inland Hot and dry in summer, humid and sticky monsoon season, perfect weather Christmas time http://freakofnaturezzz.blogspot.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gbarce Posted July 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 1, 2013 The two latest leaves are full on variegated the older one This one is just emerging Gene Manila, Philippines 53 feet above sea level - inland Hot and dry in summer, humid and sticky monsoon season, perfect weather Christmas time http://freakofnaturezzz.blogspot.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gbarce Posted July 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 1, 2013 Strong variegation on the petioles and leaf bases too. The guy I bought it from just spotted this one ( and another one) in a nursery and they were growing in full sun. The other one was bigger/older and has been out in the sun all it's life. I was a bit apprhensive about giving this baby full sun exposure during our scorching summer but now that it's the rainy season I think I'll give it a try. 1 Gene Manila, Philippines 53 feet above sea level - inland Hot and dry in summer, humid and sticky monsoon season, perfect weather Christmas time http://freakofnaturezzz.blogspot.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kris Posted July 1, 2013 Report Share Posted July 1, 2013 beautiful phoenix palm. thanks for the visuals. love, kris. love conquers all.. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grasswing Posted July 1, 2013 Report Share Posted July 1, 2013 Hello, congratulations, maybe one day your Phoenix will look like this one: http://tropik.cz/fotky/10.jpg Regards Andrew Ondra Prague, Czech Republic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gbarce Posted July 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 1, 2013 Grasswing-- yes, yes,yes- that's what I am hoping for! Gene Manila, Philippines 53 feet above sea level - inland Hot and dry in summer, humid and sticky monsoon season, perfect weather Christmas time http://freakofnaturezzz.blogspot.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD in the OC Posted July 1, 2013 Report Share Posted July 1, 2013 Gene, On second thought, I think it just needs some fertilizer. Send it to me and I'll bring it back to it's healthy, dark green self again!! JD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gbarce Posted August 2, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2013 She's starting to go pinnate-- yipee! I'me going to put her out in full sun-- no more shade house to protect her. But it's the rainy season over here so she should be able to adjust. 1 Gene Manila, Philippines 53 feet above sea level - inland Hot and dry in summer, humid and sticky monsoon season, perfect weather Christmas time http://freakofnaturezzz.blogspot.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gbarce Posted February 3, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2019 just some update photos 1 1 Gene Manila, Philippines 53 feet above sea level - inland Hot and dry in summer, humid and sticky monsoon season, perfect weather Christmas time http://freakofnaturezzz.blogspot.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gbarce Posted February 3, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2019 the appearance of the variegation is stable and consistent in every leaf... 1 1 Gene Manila, Philippines 53 feet above sea level - inland Hot and dry in summer, humid and sticky monsoon season, perfect weather Christmas time http://freakofnaturezzz.blogspot.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gbarce Posted February 3, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2019 the only downside is that the leaf tips on the variegated portions turn brown a lot earlier than the rest of the leaf 1 Gene Manila, Philippines 53 feet above sea level - inland Hot and dry in summer, humid and sticky monsoon season, perfect weather Christmas time http://freakofnaturezzz.blogspot.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cikas Posted February 3, 2019 Report Share Posted February 3, 2019 Looks great. With more shade would look even better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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