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Wild Lodoicea in Praslin

doranakandawatta
doranakandawatta
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I must say that Lodoicea in the wild doesn't look like the plants we see in botanic garden, either as individual or in avenues like in Peradeniya.

I wonder why botanic gardens don't try to plant the Seychelles species together as they grow in nice societies in Vallée de Mai,

My dream would be planting such a mixed in the garden where we already grow the other species .. a small Seychelles garden?

But how to get Lodoicea seedlings? :)

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soon more pictures.

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Philippe

 

Jungle Paradise in Sri Lanka

 

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    Too cool!! What are the other palms growing with those giants? Could you please explain what looks different between wild populations and botanic garden representation? Thanks for these amazing photos and I look forward to more shots!

    Very nice pictures !

    Thanks for posting.

    Happy growing,

    George Sparkman

    Cycads-n-Palms.com

    Amazing! It's nice to see them doing so well in habitat. They almost look like humongous Pritchardia!

    Keith 

    Palmetto, Florida (10a) and Tampa, Florida (9b/10a)

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    Too cool!! What are the other palms growing with those giants? Could you please explain what looks different between wild populations and botanic garden representation? Thanks for these amazing photos and I look forward to more shots!

    Andrew,

    In botanic gardens they are most of the time solitary individuals or planted in avenue like in Peradeniya.

    You can see them in:

    http://www.palmtalk.org/forum/index.php?/topic/34775-lodoicea-of-peradeniya-garden/

    http://www.palmtalk.org/forum/index.php?/topic/35399-peradeniya-news-lodoicea/

    In the wild, all generations included seedlings are in the forest, the canopy is high and dense, maybe it's why the petioles and leaves are much longer than in gardens where they grow in full sun.

    The fact they grow with the other species; Verschaffeltia, Phoenicophorium, Deckenia and Nephrosperma add the beauty of the contrast or similarities of the palms (big leaves…)

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    Philippe

     

    Jungle Paradise in Sri Lanka

     

    Wow, you do get around.

    More pictures!

    How about a nice travelogue of the Seychelles? What's there to eat, is there music and dancing, etc.?

    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.

    Too cool!! What are the other palms growing with those giants? Could you please explain what looks different between wild populations and botanic garden representation? Thanks for these amazing photos and I look forward to more shots!

    Andrew,

    In botanic gardens they are most of the time solitary individuals or planted in avenue like in Peradeniya.

    You can see them in:

    http://www.palmtalk.org/forum/index.php?/topic/34775-lodoicea-of-peradeniya-garden/

    http://www.palmtalk.org/forum/index.php?/topic/35399-peradeniya-news-lodoicea/

    In the wild, all generations included seedlings are in the forest, the canopy is high and dense, maybe it's why the petioles and leaves are much longer than in gardens where they grow in full sun.

    The fact they grow with the other species; Verschaffeltia, Phoenicophorium, Deckenia and Nephrosperma add the beauty of the contrast or similarities of the palms (big leaves…)

    I agree, the super long petioles in habitat make for a prehistoric setting.

    I like the wild look, too. :) If only I could get a dozen Lodoicea seeds... :)

    Thank you for all the photos, Philippe!

    Kim Cyr

    Between the beach and the bays, Point Loma, San Diego, California USA
    and on a 300 year-old lava flow, Pahoa, Hawaii, 1/4 mile from the 2018 flow
    All characters  in this work are fictitious. Any resemblance to real persons, living or dead, is purely coincidental.

    Awesome photos, Philippe. What a dream trip! Many thanks.

    I can't even pronounce those palms names...... :bemused:

    David Simms zone 9a on Highway 30a

    200 steps from the Gulf in NW Florida

    30 ft. elevation and sandy soil

    I can't even pronounce those palms names...... :bemused:

    Wonderful [expletive] Seychelles palms!

    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.

    wow!! great photos once again :) Phillipe

    Carlsbad, California Zone 10 B on the hill (402 ft. elevation)

    Sunset zone 24

    Great post Phillipe what an amazing palm . Can you please send me some seed HaHa Theses seed are very expensive and hard to come by. Cheers

    Fantastic Philippe, thanks a bunch, Ed

    MOSQUITO LAGOON

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    7 stars Philippe.. Awesome habitat shots.. Always love seeing far away corners of the Globe. Thanks for taking us there. :greenthumb: :greenthumb:

    -Nathan
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    Thank you for all your kind comments, it's nice to share and I thank IPS and Palmtalk for allowing us all to share our experiences.
    Many times I enjoyed your posts.

    With these pictures you can see details of male flowers and female flowers, fruits and the different stages of growth of these Lodoicea.

    Besides , the atmosphere in Vallée de Mai is unreal.

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    Philippe

     

    Jungle Paradise in Sri Lanka

     

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    Philippe,

    "Unreal" would definitely be the way to describe Vallée de Mai based on your extensive photographic coverage. What an amazing place! :)

    Bo-Göran

    Leilani Estates, 25 mls/40 km south of Hilo, Big Island of Hawai'i. Elevation 880 ft/270 m. Average rainfall 140 inches/3550 mm

     

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    Philippe,

    "Unreal" would definitely be the way to describe Vallée de Mai based on your extensive photographic coverage. What an amazing place! :)

    Bo-Göran

    Bo,

    It seems to me you almost realized such a jungle in your gardens,

    How tall are your Verschaffeltia grove? how many Lodoicea do you have?

    Best regards

    Philippe

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    Philippe

     

    Jungle Paradise in Sri Lanka

     

    Philippe,

    I was indeed fortunate to be able to plant all six endemic Seychelles species in my first garden here in Leilani Estates (the garden that Karolyn is now maintaining), including three Lodoicea maldivica and a total of 52 Verschaffeltia splendida! :) And 52 was just the beginning because Verschaffeltias will drop seeds profusely and they will self germinate very easily, creating a ground cover of Verschaffeltia seedlings! :) I'm guessing the taller of the Verschaffeltias must be around 35-40 ft tall (10-12 m.).

    Bo-Göran

    Leilani Estates, 25 mls/40 km south of Hilo, Big Island of Hawai'i. Elevation 880 ft/270 m. Average rainfall 140 inches/3550 mm

     

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    Beautiful and stunning pictures!

    Makes me feel much better in this grey european winter.

    Regards,

    Ondra

    Ondra

    Prague, Czech Republic

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    Someday I'd like to take that same walk through the Lodoicea, just amazing!! Thank you, Philippe!

    Kim Cyr

    Between the beach and the bays, Point Loma, San Diego, California USA
    and on a 300 year-old lava flow, Pahoa, Hawaii, 1/4 mile from the 2018 flow
    All characters  in this work are fictitious. Any resemblance to real persons, living or dead, is purely coincidental.

    Wow, Thanks for sharing your wonderful trips with us.

    -Randy

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

    • 3 months later...

    Hi Bo Is there any pictures of your V. splendidas ot your L, maldivica on PT ?

    Such an amazing post. Now I remember again why I keep struggling with my little Verschaffeltia.

    www.facebook.com/#!/Totallycoconuts

    Amsterdam,

    The Netherlands

    Wonderful pictures!!!!!!!!!!!

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