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Lepidorrhachis mooreana - My little Mountain palm

Tassie_Troy1971

By Tassie_Troy1971
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Darold Petty Grand Master

Darold Petty

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The red foliage is Iresine lindenii.

My first Lm palms were planted in 1990, one between two Rhopalostylis and the second under a Metrosideros.

The first one grew really well. It was pronounced 'the best in California' by DH during a visit to my garden. Past tense for the verb is correct ! This one was killed by nematodes in 2006. It had 38 cm (15 inches) of trunk 11 cm (4.5 inches) in diameter. The first 5 spadices had only female flowers, and thus no viable seeds. The second one has been slowed by root competition from the tree but will show ringed trunk soon.

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San Francisco, California

Darold Petty Grand Master

Darold Petty

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Here is my most recent installation. This is the one given to me by Ghar41. I planted this one in June of 2011.The foliage has now grown above the wire cage. I have a second one from Glenn with a very bulbous base, almost like a miniature Carpoxylon. I may plant it adjacent to the first one soon!

This species requires regular moisture, high humidity, and very bright light. It is difficult to provide all three components in California without sunburning the foliage. This species will not prosper if planted in too dark conditions.

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San Francisco, California

palmtreesforpleasure Grand Master

palmtreesforpleasure

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Nice lepi T bearz

20 years Rich - can't say that i am not surprised !

Just heard all the ones in that row are now dead! Must be a real chance these will be extinct in our lifetime. Not good.

Darold mentioned to me that they also die suddenly even in the best Norcal microclimates. Definitely a palm that is unhappy outside of its habitat. What's its status in habitat?

A scientist who just came back from Lord Howe island, who was involved in the rat removal program said things are much worse than first thought, all the plants at the old nursery are dying as no one waters them at all now, old nursery becoming overgrown BUT it gets even worse The islanders have voted to stop the rat eradication program as they do not want the poison program to continue. The scientist are half way through the program, as it can no longer continue the rats will become immune to the poisons so eradication with known poisons will become impossible, The scientist are not happy and they are very worried about the future of the island flora and fauna.

The islanders do not get the danger

very sad indeed

regards

colin

coastal north facing location

100klm south of Sydney

NSW

Australia

Darold Petty Grand Master

Darold Petty

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Here is the one with the bulbous base. I may plant this one about 1 meter from the previous seedling.

Please forgive these multiple posts, I'm having difficulty with the photo loading.

My plants don't grow as quickly as Troy's,... I need to increase the feeding and TLC program ! :indifferent:

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San Francisco, California

Rafael Grand Master

Rafael

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Here is my most recent installation. This is the one given to me by Ghar41. I planted this one in June of 2011.The foliage has now grown above the wire cage. I have a second one from Glenn with a very bulbous base, almost like a miniature Carpoxylon. I may plant it adjacent to the first one soon!

This species requires regular moisture, high humidity, and very bright light. It is difficult to provide all three components in California without sunburning the foliage. This species will not prosper if planted in too dark conditions.

It is dificult to provide all three components overthere, but some of us have them, but not yet seeds, like me.

Furadouro and Ovar, zone 9b/10a.
PORTUGAL
http://www.palmtalk.org/forum/index.php?showtopic=20668
http://www.palmtalk.org/forum/index.php?/topic/31527-my-new-garden-ovar-january2012/

Tassie_Troy1971 Grand Master

Tassie_Troy1971

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Hmm the future does not look good for the Little Mountain palm :bummed:

Old Beach ,Hobart
Tasmania ,Australia. 42 " south
Cool Maritime climate

edric Grand Master

edric

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Great thread Troy, nice palm you've got there, Ed

MOSQUITO LAGOON

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Tyrone Grand Master

Tyrone

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Troy your palm looks awesome.

Disappointed in the LHI situation and the islanders. Very bad for conservation. This is a palm on my wish list now as it should thrive down here, rather than rot like it did in Perth. Looks like I will never get the chance to try. Hedyscepe is in a better situation due to ex situ populations, but if the LHI island board don't get their act together then Leppidorachis may be doomed. :(

Millbrook, "Kinjarling" Noongar word meaning "Place of Rain", Rainbow Coast, Western Australia 35S. Warm temperate. Csb Koeppen Climate classification. Cool nights all year round.

 

 

Tyrone Grand Master

Tyrone

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I think there might be a seed source here. My neighbour's started flowering last year, will have to take a look.

I'd definitely be interested in even one seed if any will be looking for a home.

Millbrook, "Kinjarling" Noongar word meaning "Place of Rain", Rainbow Coast, Western Australia 35S. Warm temperate. Csb Koeppen Climate classification. Cool nights all year round.

 

 

richnorm Grand Master

richnorm

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I think there might be a seed source here. My neighbour's started flowering last year, will have to take a look.

I'd definitely be interested in even one seed if any will be looking for a home.

Yes of course. I would think there are quite a few plants in NZ , might be a good project for our society to create a database. I can see an article for our next journal forming!

Jonathan Grand Master

Jonathan

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I'm cursing the fact that I gave in to requests to send some of my seedlings to the mainland - where they inevitably perished.

Even here in Tasmania they are subject to heat stress in summer...

I've still got a few in the ground, but really should have just been selfish and planted out a big group of them down here in the cool...it might have been the least selfish move in the long run.

Maybe the IPS needs to send the Lord Howe Island Board an official reminder of their responsibilities?

Surely the establishment of ex-situ conservation populations is essential for this species survival?

The Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens would be an ideal location for such a project.

Cheers,

Jonathan

South Arm, Tasmania, Australia - 42° South

Mild oceanic climate, with coastal exposure.

 

Summer: 12°C (53°F) average min, to 21°C (70°F) average daily max. Up to 40°C (104°F max) rarely.

 

Winter: 6°C (43°F) average min, to 13°C (55°F) average daily max. Down to 0°C (32°F) occasionally, some light frost.

Tassie_Troy1971 Grand Master

Tassie_Troy1971

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Hi Jonathan

"The Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens would be an ideal location for such a project."

Already tried this with the Nursery manager on LHI and never got off the ground ! :bemused:

Old Beach ,Hobart
Tasmania ,Australia. 42 " south
Cool Maritime climate

Tyrone Grand Master

Tyrone

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I didn't find the LHI nursery manager much help either. Broken promises from him. Quite disappointed really.

Millbrook, "Kinjarling" Noongar word meaning "Place of Rain", Rainbow Coast, Western Australia 35S. Warm temperate. Csb Koeppen Climate classification. Cool nights all year round.

 

 

palmtreesforpleasure Grand Master

palmtreesforpleasure

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I didn't find the LHI nursery manager much help either. Broken promises from him. Quite disappointed really.

The nursery phone no was disconnected a few months ago along with the email address's to the nursery area, nobody is there, just dying plants

regards

colin

coastal north facing location

100klm south of Sydney

NSW

Australia

Pedro 65 Grand Master

Pedro 65

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I didn't find the LHI nursery manager much help either. Broken promises from him. Quite disappointed really.

The nursery phone no was disconnected a few months ago along with the email address's to the nursery area, nobody is there, just dying plants

regards

colin

When there is no "new blood" moving to remote Islands everyone becomes related which is a scary thing...

Troy, your Lepi is looking fantastic, great stuff.

Pete

Tassie_Troy1971 Grand Master

Tassie_Troy1971

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I didn't find the LHI nursery manager much help either. Broken promises from him. Quite disappointed really.

The nursery phone no was disconnected a few months ago along with the email address's to the nursery area, nobody is there, just dying plants

regards

colin

When there is no "new blood" moving to remote Islands everyone becomes related which is a scary thing...

Troy, your Lepi is looking fantastic, great stuff.

Pete

Thanks Pete

Old Beach ,Hobart
Tasmania ,Australia. 42 " south
Cool Maritime climate

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Moose Grand Master

Moose

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The first time I saw a photo of this palm, I wanted one. Then I read its cultural requirements and realized I had no hope. But it still tops my "If only...." list. Hope yours seeds someday, Troy.

Had the exact same want then realization as well.

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

DoomsDave Grand Master

DoomsDave

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There is the late Pauleen Sullivan's LM palm in Ventura, but no seeds I know of.

Troy, you got some pictures when you were out here in May of (2011)?

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