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Kentiopsis Olivoformus

el-blanco

By el-blanco
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el-blanco Experienced

el-blanco

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Still no trunk but long leaves!

I grew this from seed about 13 years ago.  Has been a great palm for me!!

JW

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Jim in Los Altos Grand Master

Jim in Los Altos

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It's fast becoming one of my favorite palm species. I too have been waiting years to see trunk and likely won't for a few more.

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Pedro 65 Grand Master

Pedro 65

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Kentiopsis O grow much faster in "Full sun" El Blaco and Jim . so let heaps more sun in, if thats not possible, buy another and plant in Full sun.

Pete  :)

Hammer Grand Master

Hammer

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I have one in nearly full sun.  Went in as about a 10 gallon two years ago.  Slow but very steady growth.  The cool thing is each new leaf is noticably larger than the last.

It does like a lot of water in the sun here in SoCal.  It also got some frost damage thus last winter.  The only palm to get burned.

All in all, this is a great palm.

Pip Grand Master

Pip

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I can't wait for my seedlings to be large enough to plant out. I'd imagine that some kind of shade for part of the day would be of benefit in my usually hot dry summer climate. 

Kennybenjamin Veteran

Kennybenjamin

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Super tough palm and a beautiful one as well, I can't believe it's not more commonly used in landscapes everywhere 

Palm Tree Jim Grand Master

Palm Tree Jim

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14 hours ago, Jim in Los Altos said:

It's fast becoming one of my favorite palm species. I too have been waiting years to see trunk and likely won't for a few more.

Have to agree with Jim on this one.....

To date, I have 4 planted. They grow year round for me. 

None are in direct sunlight.

enigma99 Mentor

enigma99

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I have mine growing in full shade. It's been in the ground for about 1 or 2 years so not sure if it would move well. I get occasional 100 degree heat so I am worried about burning it if has too much sun

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Matt in OC Grand Master

Matt in OC

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A trouble-free and gorgeous palm. Mine gets about a half day of sun and a ton of water. It loves it. Here's the coloring of the newest leaf I just snapped a picture of yesterday. 

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Palm Tree Jim Grand Master

Palm Tree Jim

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2 hours ago, Matt in OC said:

A trouble-free and gorgeous palm. Mine gets about a half day of sun and a ton of water. It loves it. Here's the coloring of the newest leaf I just snapped a picture of yesterday. 

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Looking good!

Palmə häl′ik Veteran

Palmə häl′ik

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KOs dont need any sun to grow fast.

Just add fertilizer n water....

Brandon, FL

27.95°N 82.28°W (Elev. 62 ft)

Zone9 w/ canopy

DoomsDave Grand Master

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KOs are gorgeous when well-grown, but, well some of their cousins are better. KOs are slow, they really want more humidity than we can give them here.

I've got four in the ground, none trunking. The getting the sun burns, worse than the Chambeys do.

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Matt in OC

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4 minutes ago, DoomsDave said:

KOs are gorgeous when well-grown, but, well some of their cousins are better. KOs are slow, they really want more humidity than we can give them here.

I've got four in the ground, none trunking. The getting the sun burns, worse than the Chambeys do.

Hmmm, I've had the opposite experience. I have one KO and three Chambeys. The KO likes the sun much better than my three Chambeys, no sunburn trouble at all.

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DoomsDave

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Just now, Matt in OC said:

Hmmm, I've had the opposite experience. I have one KO and three Chambeys. The KO likes the sun much better than my three Chambeys, no sunburn trouble at all.

That's totally the opposite of my experience! Maybe your proximity to el Mar makes the difference?

Let's keep our forum fun and friendly.

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Cocoa Beach Jason Mentor

Cocoa Beach Jason

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4 hours ago, DoomsDave said:

That's totally the opposite of my experience! Maybe your proximity to el Mar makes the difference?

Although I am in humid Florida my 2 Oliviformis are in full sun all day and never burn ever. These haven't seen shade ever other than clouds for 2 years and are mega happy.

RedRabbit Grand Master

RedRabbit

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I had a KO partially burn, but I think it had to do with it not getting enough water. They're gorgeous palms, I saw the one at Kopsick a couple weeks ago and it is really starting to get big now. I think it is one of those palms that will really pick up the pace once it starts trunking.

Howdy 🤠

Pete in Paradise Hills Proficient

Pete in Paradise Hills

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8 hours ago, Matt in OC said:

Hmmm, I've had the opposite experience. I have one KO and three Chambeys. The KO likes the sun much better than my three Chambeys, no sunburn trouble at all.

mine is in full sun and growing fine. It replaced a hedy  which burned so bad (beginner mistake) I put it out of its misery...

Paradise Hills, 4 miles inland, south facing slope in the back, north facing yard in the front

mcjdawg Explorer

mcjdawg

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Mine has been in the ground for 2 years as a 3 gallon from Floribunda.  It seems pretty sluggish at 1-2 leaves a year. Also seems to yellow up a bit.   It isn't burning.   Would this mean I need to be more aggressive with fertilizer?

Hammer Grand Master

Hammer

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9 hours ago, mcjdawg said:

Mine has been in the ground for 2 years as a 3 gallon from Floribunda.  It seems pretty sluggish at 1-2 leaves a year. Also seems to yellow up a bit.   It isn't burning.   Would this mean I need to be more aggressive with fertilizer?

From my limited experience with this palm I would say yes it tends to be a heavy feeder.  Loves water too.

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el-blanco Experienced

el-blanco

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Lets see some photos !!!!!!!

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Jeff in Costa Rica Grand Master

Jeff in Costa Rica

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One of my favorites, and relatively fast growing in FL.

 

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Formerly Jeff in Costa Rica
 

enigma99 Mentor

enigma99

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2 hours ago, Jeff in St Pete said:

One of my favorites, and relatively fast growing in FL.

 

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wow that specimen is just awesome. Wish mine was trunking :)

Matt in OC Grand Master

Matt in OC

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Here's the view from my living roomIMG_5668.thumb.jpg.787b924bb7538d629ad93and the same spot from outside. See if you can spot the KO.

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RedRabbit Grand Master

RedRabbit

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5 hours ago, Jeff in St Pete said:

One of my favorites, and relatively fast growing in FL.

 

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Ahh, just the one I was talking about earlier in the thread. Thanks for the pic!

Am I just imagining it or did it put on like 5' in the past year? lol  Maybe it wasn't that much, but it seems like it really grew a lot recently. :) 

Howdy 🤠

Cocoa Beach Jason Mentor

Cocoa Beach Jason

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These things love Florida. I have two of these in all day full sun and they get lots of irrigation. image.thumb.jpg.393ec2b245fe73e43b382472

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