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Ptychosperma microcarpum - Anyone growing this in So Cal?

Capnrey

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Capnrey Enthusiast

Capnrey

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I'm interested in growing this palm . Anyone in So Cal growing this and have any further testimony about the conditions you are growing them in?? Pics too - if you have any.

I'm most curious about sun and wind tolerance also.

-REY

OB Burt Community Regular

OB Burt

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Rey,

Since it is listed in the Palms For Southern California Guide someone must be. The guide states shade which must mean it's an understory palm, and therefore not much wind tolerance.

Not considered an easy grow. Hopefully someone growing it will chime in.

burt repine

Daryl Grand Master

Daryl

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Not sure how it will grow in California, but it is a nice hardy Ptychosperma here in SE Queensland. Hardier than P.macarthurii and the leaves don't spot up in cool weather. Mine takes full sun and is more wind tolerant then P.macarthurii or P.elegans. Would certainly be worth trying...

Daryl

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

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Mike Evans

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Not in SoCal either but seem pretty tough with 1/2+ day sun here in central FL. Only problem I have is the looming 55' Royal overhead. I expect to come out some day and see it snapped in half. Here is a pic. The palm planted at an angle, intentionally.

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