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NorCal Becariophoenix fenestralis Update

Jim in Los Altos
Jim in Los Altos
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Becariophoenix is such an interesting genus. Here in Northern CA (Bay Area) B. Alfredii is an easy grower. B. fenestralis is thought to be difficult up here though. Here are two of my three that have done well for a couple of years in the ground. My third one, not pictured is a more recent aquisition. I love the juvenile "Windows" foliage and hope it continues for a while before becoming completely pinnate

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Jim in Los Altos, CA  SF Bay Area 37.34N- 122.13W- 190' above sea level

zone 10a/9b

sunset zone 16

300+ palms, 90+ species in the ground

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    Nice Jim! I have not tried fenestralis yet, but alfredii and madagascarensis have done great. Thinking of getting a large madagascarensis next weekend.

    Ben Rogers

    On the border of Concord & Clayton in the East Bay hills - Elev 387 ft 37.95 °N, 121.94 °W

    My back yard weather station: http://www.wunderground.com/cgi-bin/findweather/hdfForecast?query=37.954%2C-121.945&sp=KCACONCO37

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    Good growing! 

    Keith 

    Tampa, Florida (9b/10a) and Freiburg, Germany (8a).
    1 hour ago, Jim in Los Altos said:

    Becariophoenix is such an interesting genus. Here in Northern CA (Bay Area) B. Alfredii is an easy grower. B. fenestralis is thought to be difficult up here though. Here are two of my three that have done well for a couple of years in the ground. My third one, not pictured is a more recent aquisition. I love the juvenile "Windows" foliage and hope it continues for a while before becoming completely pinnate

    image.thumb.jpeg.87f7d3043d5fb464e4de740image.thumb.jpeg.67c533ba4514c5c1551c470.

    Once again, grown to perfection Jim.

    I won't show my wind ripped specimen but it's getting tougher and hasn't died which is good.

    Millbrook, "Kinjarling" Noongar word meaning "Place of Rain", Rainbow Coast, Western Australia 35S. Warm temperate. Csb Koeppen Climate classification. Cool nights all year round.

     

     

    Jim, this thread reminds me you are about due for your end of summer picture update!

    Ben Rogers

    On the border of Concord & Clayton in the East Bay hills - Elev 387 ft 37.95 °N, 121.94 °W

    My back yard weather station: http://www.wunderground.com/cgi-bin/findweather/hdfForecast?query=37.954%2C-121.945&sp=KCACONCO37

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    1 hour ago, Ben in Norcal said:

    Jim, this thread reminds me you are about due for your end of summer picture update!

    Next month I'll put something together.:D

    Jim in Los Altos, CA  SF Bay Area 37.34N- 122.13W- 190' above sea level

    zone 10a/9b

    sunset zone 16

    300+ palms, 90+ species in the ground

    Las Palmas Design

    Facebook Page

    Las Palmas Design & Associates

    Elegant Homes and Gardens

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    Those wonderful leaves are what grabbed me at a Jungle Music sale many years ago. They're just so lush & unique looking. Great growing Jim.

    Bret

     

    Coastal canyon area of San Diego

     

    "In the shadow of the Cross"

    such a fun palm to watch grow. when they go pinnate they look even more like a coconut than Alfredii to me.

    good job Jim

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

    Sunset zone 24

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    Alright, you have convinced me to try one Jim...just gotta figure out how much exposure to give it.

    Ben Rogers

    On the border of Concord & Clayton in the East Bay hills - Elev 387 ft 37.95 °N, 121.94 °W

    My back yard weather station: http://www.wunderground.com/cgi-bin/findweather/hdfForecast?query=37.954%2C-121.945&sp=KCACONCO37

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    1 minute ago, Ben in Norcal said:

    Alright, you have convinced me to try one Jim...just gotta figure out how much exposure to give it.

    they like part day sun when they are young. they will eventually take full sun when they mature. I have fried some by putting them in full sun. Placement on this guy and is important.

    Do you have a spot that gets morning sun or all day filtered sun? That big one I have at the Vista garden only gets half day sun

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

    Sunset zone 24
    1 minute ago, Josh-O said:

    they like part day sun when they are young. they will eventually take full sun when they mature. I have fried some by putting them in full sun. Placement on this guy and is important.

    Do you have a spot that gets morning sun or all day filtered sun? That big one I have at the Vista garden only gets half day sun

    Good to know, Josh, thanks - I have an idea!

    Ben Rogers

    On the border of Concord & Clayton in the East Bay hills - Elev 387 ft 37.95 °N, 121.94 °W

    My back yard weather station: http://www.wunderground.com/cgi-bin/findweather/hdfForecast?query=37.954%2C-121.945&sp=KCACONCO37
    1 minute ago, Ben in Norcal said:

    Good to know, Josh, thanks - I have an idea!

    sweet!

    post pictures when you get it in the ground :)

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

    Sunset zone 24

    Lovely Jim!

    I still frown slightly seeing my cow chewed leaves, but adding time and cutting the overhanging branches (that I can reach) has allowed more sun and better growth here. Another one I should re photograph.

    Cindy Adair
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    What is the recommended soil for a Fenestralis? Sand? 

    5 year high 42.2C/108F (07/06/2018)--5 year low 4.6C/40.3F (1/19/2023)--Lowest recent/current winter: 4.6C/40.3F (1/19/2023)

     

    5 hours ago, GottmitAlex said:

    What is the recommended soil for a Fenestralis? Sand? 

    In nature they grow in laterite clay.

    Keith 

    Tampa, Florida (9b/10a) and Freiburg, Germany (8a).

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