A look around my place - then and now

[NApalm]

Gday gday!

 

I don't have any updated pics on my pc atm but you've given me a reason to get out there and take a few new ones. Probably in the same spots as before for 'before and after' shots. The Areca macrocalyx cruised through a winter with the glad-wrap hothouse but last winter time was at a premium and it wasn't wrapped. It was time to put up or shut it. It shut it's mouth real quick. Fortunately for me, i was given a small Dypsis bejouf, which has filled the spot nicely.

 

The lemuropheonix is a different story. He's still cruising along at about 6 leaves. Still under shadecloth but im ready to remove that in the near future.

 

The pics won't be in the next few days due to time but hopefully in a week or two. I'm kinda excited to update you guys aswell.

 

 

[cassowaryhill]

28 minutes ago, NApalm said:

Gday gday!

 

I don't have any updated pics on my pc atm but you've given me a reason to get out there and take a few new ones. Probably in the same spots as before for 'before and after' shots. The Areca macrocalyx cruised through a winter with the glad-wrap hothouse but last winter time was at a premium and it wasn't wrapped. It was time to put up or shut it. It shut it's mouth real quick. Fortunately for me, i was given a small Dypsis bejouf, which has filled the spot nicely.

 

The lemuropheonix is a different story. He's still cruising along at about 6 leaves. Still under shadecloth but im ready to remove that in the near future.

 

The pics won't be in the next few days due to time but hopefully in a week or two. I'm kinda excited to update you guys aswell.

 

 

No worries mate!  all good. Can't wait to see. Dypsis bejouf is nice! 

[SHEP]

Just saw this post for the first time.  Love all the rockwork with the palms, so much work moving them.  Also, saw the yellow VW bus, we had a yellow one too, a '68. Sold it, and, have a '90 Vanagon, and a 2003 EuroVan.  Looking forward to your new pics of palms.  What are your average seasonal temps and rainfall there?  Cecile

[NApalm]

Hi cecil, absolute low is about 2/3c for a night or two in winter then usually about 7-10 mins in winter I'd say. Summer highs can be low 40c's. Rainfall i couldn't say I'm afraid. It's a good overall climate for most palms except the super tropical stuff (like macrocalyx or C. rendas). Where you really want to be is a little closer to the water. Like the Redlands. Red soil, higher winter lows, cool sea breeze to take the edge off in summer, and you pick up those coastal showers.

[Keith N Tampa (ex SoJax)]

this internet thingy takes me on great mini-vacations almost every day.  I think my favorites are those to Australia.  Great job, NApalm (nice screen name too...reminds me of a powerful movie).  I wish I had the raw materials, (rocks,, soil, topography) to create such a nice garden.  And the diversity of palm species you have is quite impressive.  The before and after shots are inspiring.  I never have enough befor to make nice comparisons so kudos for that too.  

[NApalm]

Thanks Keith. Appreciate it. I actually was going through this thread yesterday enjoying the old photos too! Thanks for the bump cassowary hill

[cassowaryhill]

No worries  Shane FYI 

[jonsunnycoast]

hey napalm very nice garden you have there how is the areca macrocalyx marie going now very interested as I am just a little north of you on the sunny coast and would like to put a few in

[Pedro 65]

Look fwd to yr update pics NApalm, great work, and great growth  since you last posted pics.

 

Pete