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Kentiopsis Pyriformis in Florida?

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Is Anyone growing these in Florida? Jeff Marcus mentioned in one of his videos that he thought it might be even hardier than Oliviformis but then, I think it was Mandrew who said they didn't do well in Florida. Please share your experience with this palm and photos wherever you might be located.

I don't know why he or anyone else would say they don't do well in south florida. Because......it's just the opposite, they do great here. I have 3 total in the ground for at least 5 years now(largest one). And that one has a foot of wood trunk. In my opinion, their growing just as good as K. oliviformis. Start planting these guys!!! :)

Searle Brothers Nursery Inc.

and The Rainforest Collection.

Southwest Ranches,Fl.

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    I have two, I wish I had 22, absolute gems and yes, quite hardy in my opinion.

    Happy Gardening

    Cheers,

    Wal

    Queensland, Australia.
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    Cool! Thanks Jeff and Walter :) that's good news! I'll have to give one a try :)

    Here's my little guy doing just fine. I see no issues with these in Florida & they'll do as well as oliviformis. I'm way inland in Palm Beach County & my "soil" is pretty calcareous & rocky.

    -Randy

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    "If you need me, I'll be outside" -Randy Wiesner Palm Beach County, Florida Zone 10Bish

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    How much sun can these take in Florida? 

    They should handle it no worries...you don't have the UV levels of the southern hemisphere..so should not burn there... :D

     

    Gold Coast, Queensland Latitude 28S. Mild, Humid Subtropical climate. Rainfall - not consistent enough!

    I'm keen to grow one !

    This palm is touchy as a seedling. I couldn't get any of mine to get up... The only one I have not heard of, in the ground, in South Florida is magnifica. Having said that, it's so hard to get a palm with size... Jeff, you have a nice one to sell me?

    I found 2 pyriformis "purple" in my collection (id forgotten) & yes their slow as a wet week. Just have 3 leaves and I need to care for them as they don't have vigour.

    These are a great palm for our area. Nothing but good growth on all the ones I have and others I've seen. Plant away!!

    Searle Brothers Nursery Inc.

    and The Rainforest Collection.

    Southwest Ranches,Fl.

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    I have it growing well here in Orlando along with K. magnifica and K. oliviformis. They are growing in bright shade and are 3 are happy.

    Eric

    Orlando, FL

    zone 9b/10a

    For what it's worth, I'll share by California experiences.

    In general, I concur with Jeff. They appear to be much tougher than the average New Calendonian.

    I have a number of babies that survived some rather bad watering neglect very well. (They're not Desert Denizens, though.)

    They are slow; I have two in the ground and they're moving along.

    Jeff. how about some pictures of yours?

     

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    11 hours ago, KrisKupsch said:

    I found 2 pyriformis "purple" in my collection (id forgotten) & yes their slow as a wet week. Just have 3 leaves and I need to care for them as they don't have vigour.

    Kris, Kentiopsis pyriformis is by far the "Fastest" growing  of the Kentiopsis , and they like plenty of sunshine in our climate, Ill take em if your not happy with them..   :)     Pete 

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    I hope your right Pete....if these grow like oliviformis then wow that's really going to be something all right ! K.oliviformis powers here. K.magnifica is slow but strong. I haven't K.piersoniorum yet...

    11 hours ago, Eric in Orlando said:

    I have it growing well here in Orlando along with K. magnifica and K. oliviformis. They are growing in bright shade and are 3 are happy.

    Eric,

       I gave up on K. magnifica and piersoniorum. They both lingered on for a couple of years and then died.

    Searle Brothers Nursery Inc.

    and The Rainforest Collection.

    Southwest Ranches,Fl.
    18 hours ago, KrisKupsch said:

    I found 2 pyriformis "purple" in my collection (id forgotten) & yes their slow as a wet week. Just have 3 leaves and I need to care for them as they don't have vigour.

    Can you post pics of both types?

    Zone 10a at best after 2007 AND 2013, on SW facing hill, 1 1/2 miles from coast in Oceanside, CA. 30-98 degrees, and 45-80deg. about 95% of the time.

    "The great workman of nature is time."   ,  "Genius is nothing but a great aptitude for patience."

    -George-Louis Leclerc de Buffon-

    I do some experiments and learning in my garden with palms so you don't have to experience the pain! Look at my old threads to find various observations and tips!

    11 hours ago, Jeff Searle said:

    Eric,

       I gave up on K. magnifica and piersoniorum. They both lingered on for a couple of years and then died.

    I haven't tried K. piersoniorum yet.

    So what do you think killed them? Soils?

     

     

    Eric

    Orlando, FL

    zone 9b/10a
    52 minutes ago, Eric in Orlando said:

    I haven't tried K. piersoniorum yet.

    So what do you think killed them? Soils?

     

     

    Not sure Eric. Climate, soils, probably a combination?

    Searle Brothers Nursery Inc.

    and The Rainforest Collection.

    Southwest Ranches,Fl.

    Just curious, is your soil more alkaline marl at your house?

     

     

     

    Eric

    Orlando, FL

    zone 9b/10a
    2 hours ago, Jeff Searle said:

    Not sure Eric. Climate, soils, probably a combination?

    Pics of yours?

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    Let's keep our forum fun and friendly.

    Any data in this post is provided 'as is' and in no event shall I be liable for any damages, including, without limitation, damages resulting from accuracy or lack thereof, insult, or lost profits or revenue, claims by third parties or for other similar costs, or any special, incidental, or consequential damages arising out of my opinion or the use of this data. The accuracy or reliability of the data is not guaranteed or warranted in any way and I disclaim liability of any kind whatsoever, including, without limitation, liability for quality, performance, merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose arising out of the use, or inability to use my data. Other terms may apply.

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