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3 hours ago, Tracy said:

So Len, did I get it correct on the parentage of your crosses, relative to which way the appearance bias went (paternal vs maternal)?  I'm just curious if you selected as small plants as Len describes for ones that exhibit more of the appearance of the male?  Do plants and/orpalms specifically have more sex linked traits than other forms of life???  Just wondering why the appearance goes primarily to the female genetics.

I think almost all these crosses we see here are with Lepto mother. I think people see a lot more Leptocheilos in that cross but as you saw with my reverse, the reality is the Decaryii father actually shows more Leptocheilos traits. Not sure if this is the norm or not. 

Len

Vista, CA (Zone 10a)

Shadowridge Area

"Show me your garden and I shall tell you what you are."

-- Alfred Austin

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    On ‎10‎/‎8‎/‎2016‎ ‎3‎:‎53‎:‎42‎, BS Man about Palms said:

    Pando very adeptly kept his camera high and most weeds were unseen.. I could scare the pants off you if I posted an "unedited" back yard weed pic..

    Mmm...naa, unfortunately I still think I've got ya beat! Think SFL in the summer! Lots and lots of dog fennel, Spanish needle, caesar weed (uber invasive), sumac, and TONS of crawling, spreading invasives. Oh and the centipede grass....curses to the centipede grass! I've given up :crying:

    Naples (inland), FL - technically 10a but more like 9b in the winter :hmm:

    On 10/11/2016, 7:21:12, Missi said:

     

     

    On 10/11/2016, 7:21:12, Missi said:

    Mmm...naa, unfortunately I still think I've got ya beat! Think SFL in the summer! Lots and lots of dog fennel, Spanish needle, caesar weed (uber invasive), sumac, and TONS of crawling, spreading invasives. Oh and the centipede grass....curses to the centipede grass! I've given up :crying:

    Ok.. a bit of an ugly tease... this is what the back yard looks like... with no rain for months... well, maybe a random 1/4"

    20161015_093419.thumb.jpg.ac1e7e0e19ad11

     

    And these palms ARE NOT PLANTED... as much grief as I get about "box planting", these are all palms original sat here in boxes (2-, the king and a Jubea in back) and all the rest are in 15 gal pots or smaller...

    20161015_093503.thumb.jpg.99ebbf5b95f712

    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!

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    But here's some color I found in the front yard while weeding this week.. :D

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    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!

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    8 minutes ago, BS Man about Palms said:

    But here's some color I found in the front yard while weeding this week.. :D

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    dypsis nauseosa Bill?

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

    Sunset zone 24

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    For what it's worth, Bill's "lost" jungle took on a new meaning for me when I visited. We were looking at some humongous Phoenix cross thing that was in need of a severe haircut, & Bill suddenly remembers that he used to have a 15 gallon Psuedophoenix sargentii somewhere in the area. So he dives in to this mass of overgrown Phoenix fronds & after a few moments of wrestling (punctuated by the occasional curse word from getting stabbed), pulls out the potted 6 foot high palm in question. "Thought I lost it for a moment there.." he says, casually wiping the blood streaming from his forehead.

     

    Bret

     

    Coastal canyon area of San Diego

     

    "In the shadow of the Cross"

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    Yes Josh, sure is...

     

    Bret... beautiful alliteration there... and new spear going on both I got from you... THANKS!

     

    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!

    Weeding in the front yard is always good, neighbors say :)

    And weeding and discovering such a beauty must be fun! :D

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    Philippe

     

    Jungle Paradise in Sri Lanka

     

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    Bill, incredible curb view.....  really enjoyed the tour and glad to see it all coming together.  It's a huge undertaking and the results are amazing...a tropical jungle setting in dry San Diego!  Great job.

     

    Land O Lakes FL, a suburb on the North Side of Tampa, FL

    Summers are great, 90f/32c in the day & 70f/21c at night with plentiful rain & sun

    Winters are subtropical with occasional frosts and freezes. Tropical cyclones happen.

    We have a few Royal palms in the warm microclimates but Coconuts freeze.

    I am a Kayaker, Hiker, Bicyclist, and amateur Photographer that loves the outdoors.  

    Thanks Keith. Although progress is slow, there is some. I often catch myself just standing around looking at everything. There's always something to see or discover.

    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!

    On ‎10‎/‎15‎/‎2016‎ ‎12‎:‎52‎:‎53‎, BS Man about Palms said:

     

    Ok.. a bit of an ugly tease... this is what the back yard looks like... with no rain for months... well, maybe a random 1/4"

    20161015_093419.thumb.jpg.ac1e7e0e19ad11

     

    And these palms ARE NOT PLANTED... as much grief as I get about "box planting", these are all palms original sat here in boxes (2-, the king and a Jubea in back) and all the rest are in 15 gal pots or smaller...

    20161015_093503.thumb.jpg.99ebbf5b95f712

    Oh I DEFINITELY have you beat! muahahaha Where are the pits in the ground from chickens and turkeys scratching and dirt bathing?! ^_^

    Here's a small sneak peek at my weeds as well as a word of advice to anyone reading this...if you've not introduced any Tradescantia species to your property...NEVER do it! lol You'll never be rid of it! :wacko:

     

       

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    Naples (inland), FL - technically 10a but more like 9b in the winter :hmm:

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    No pits... Gopher mounds... and up front the skunks and raccoons thrash the mulch all over the place..

    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!

    5 hours ago, BS Man about Palms said:

    No pits... Gopher mounds... and up front the skunks and raccoons thrash the mulch all over the place..

    Touche! 

    Naples (inland), FL - technically 10a but more like 9b in the winter :hmm:

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    I love your idea of weed control, let the palms kill them with shade.  Way cooler than roundup. 

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    • 6 months later...
    On 10/15/2016, 10:26:43, quaman58 said:

    For what it's worth, Bill's "lost" jungle took on a new meaning for me when I visited. We were looking at some humongous Phoenix cross thing that was in need of a severe haircut, & Bill suddenly remembers that he used to have a 15 gallon Psuedophoenix sargentii somewhere in the area. So he dives in to this mass of overgrown Phoenix fronds & after a few moments of wrestling (punctuated by the occasional curse word from getting stabbed), pulls out the potted 6 foot high palm in question. "Thought I lost it for a moment there.." he says, casually wiping the blood streaming from his forehead.

     

    Much as this was a nicely alliterated visual joke, in reality I DID dig out that sargentii today! I hope to plant it where the "non-performing" lendiniana is. I don't have enough heat I think. Anyone want it before I sacrifice it?

    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!

    On 10/15/2016, 9:52:53, BS Man about Palms said:

     

    Ok.. a bit of an ugly tease... this is what the back yard looks like... with no rain for months... well, maybe a random 1/4"

    20161015_093419.thumb.jpg.ac1e7e0e19ad11

     

     

    The latest slow project is visible in back of this pic from last year. First thanks to massive rains for our area, the weeds now hide the wheelbarrow. BUT, the big deal is the honeysuckle in the far back. It originally was on the other side of the fence grown by the neighbor. Weeelll, with all the rains, evidently I missed that neighbor decided to get rid of his honeysuckle (the originator). My palms had disappeared in a wall of that crap. They just cut everything on their side so I have a mass of dead and live branches (but it looks like they rebuilt the fence, so I won't complain)..GOOD LORD that crap takes over!!!!

    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!

    1 hour ago, BS Man about Palms said:

    "non-performing" lendiniana is. I don't have enough heat I think. Anyone want it before I sacrifice it?

    Are you talking about sacrificing your P. lendiniana?  If it needs a home, I think I can find a spot for it with maximum sun exposure, but mine is similar to yours.  Lots of May Grey/June Gloom happening right now.

    33.0782 North -117.305 West  at 72 feet elevation

    1 hour ago, Tracy said:

    Are you talking about sacrificing your P. lendiniana?  If it needs a home, I think I can find a spot for it with maximum sun exposure, but mine is similar to yours.  Lots of May Grey/June Gloom happening right now.

    If at your place you are likely cooler than me at your place. But if up against a south wall or the like, it may help. You are welcome to it.

    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!

    Hey, whatever happened to your Basselinia gracilis? Years back I remember, after acquiring my little seedlings, how happy I was to see yours and knowing what to expect. Seedlings no more though.

    Tim

    Tim

    Hilo, Hawaii

    22 hours ago, realarch said:

    Hey, whatever happened to your Basselinia gracilis? Years back I remember, after acquiring my little seedlings, how happy I was to see yours and knowing what to expect. Seedlings no more though.

    Tim

    Snapped this today Tim, it's still doing great. Not sure whether it's gracilis or eurostachys. All I know the large "mid-leaf" is a species that does pretty decent around here!

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    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!

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    23 hours ago, realarch said:

    Hey, whatever happened to your Basselinia gracilis? Years back I remember, after acquiring my little seedlings, how happy I was to see yours and knowing what to expect. Seedlings no more though.

    Tim

    I also managed to take a snapshot of it when I was there. Nice looking specimen.

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    Bill, after not seeing photos of your garden for a couple of years I must say that I am totally impressed.  Blown away!  Fantastic curb view.  Great job with your rare specimens.  

    Trinidad!  Southernmost island in the Caribbean.

    So many plants, So little space.

    1 hour ago, RainForestt Robert said:

    Bill, after not seeing photos of your garden for a couple of years I must say that I am totally impressed.  Blown away!  Fantastic curb view.  Great job with your rare specimens.  

    Wow Rob! If my garden brought you back to visit, it was all worth it!! Thanks and hope you visit more often!!

    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!

    That gracilis is stellar looking Bill. Don't think it's eriostachys, unless the crown loses some of that purple/ chocolate color over time. I remember seeing the pics that Pete posted of his, which looked to be a different palm. Wish I could find them (gracillis) for sale sometime..

    Bret

     

    Coastal canyon area of San Diego

     

    "In the shadow of the Cross"

    How long have you been living there, Bill? This is 7 years, from nothing. Jansin was born here and he will be 7 this month.

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    Started planting palms in 2005... maybe in earnest 2007.. but hey, I'm probably over 85F less than 35 days a year, so thing take longer.. :D

     

    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!

    9 hours ago, BS Man about Palms said:

    Started planting palms in 2005... maybe in earnest 2007.. but hey, I'm probably over 85F less than 35 days a year, so thing take longer.. :D

     

    You have 5 years on me, but I would say that equals maybe a year and a half of my grow time. How are the mosquitoes at your place? I am phasing out all my bromeliads besides Tillandsia--they are just not worth the color/mosquito trade, for me--lot of South Florida is doing the same; you see a lot of piles of bromes on the curb of people's house, as they replace them with other material that doesn't harbor blood suckers...

    13 hours ago, Mandrew968 said:

    How are the mosquitoes at your place? I am phasing out all my bromeliads besides Tillandsia--they are just not worth the color/mosquito trade, for me--lot of South Florida is doing the same; you see a lot of piles of bromes on the curb of people's house, as they replace them with other material that doesn't harbor blood suckers...

    Mosquitoes and bugs are nothing compared to anywhere on the east coast.  We have periodic episodes, but generally the dry weather isn't very conducive for them to get overly abundant here.  I am close to a saltwater lagoon, which has some fresh water pools and we get periods where they get worse in August (I'm about 10 miles down the coast from Bill).  I lost a lot of bromeliads in my Carlsbad garden when I switched it over to drip from sprinklers, and intentionally haven't been going wild with them here in Leucadia as a preventative.  Many of broms are the dry weather genus such as Puya, which won't ever be a good home for mosquitoes.  Incredible growth in 7 years in your garden.... looks Great!

    33.0782 North -117.305 West  at 72 feet elevation

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    Thanks for the pic of your B. gracilis Bill & Pando. 

    Brett, mine is starting to seed like crazy, when they become viable you're welcome to some if you want.

    Tim

    Tim

    Hilo, Hawaii

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    I meant to say a great looking place Andrew! And just like Tracy alluded, mosquitoes are rarely an issue here, at dusk maybe a bit more so.

    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!

    On 6/7/2017, 2:42:13, Mandrew968 said:

    How long have you been living there, Bill? This is 7 years, from nothing. Jansin was born here and he will be 7 this month.

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    Wow....only 7 years.

    Well done!

    Thank you so much for all these great photographs -

    I have got one ID-question to ask, even if I might feel or know the answer already - I am a little bit unsure...

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    What is the name of the stunning beauty right in the center? It`s arches are curved so nicely!

    best regards

    Lars

     

    Finally found some time to view this thread -- I don't open a Pando-vision unless I have plenty of time! :)  Bill, your garden has literally exploded since I last visited!

    Loo-king GOOD! Wow, just amazing growth.  I remember when none of your palms had trunks.  There must be some merit to not fussing over the palms too much. :rolleyes:

     

    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.

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    On 6/10/2017, 10:42:40, palmfriend said:

    Thank you so much for all these great photographs -

    I have got one ID-question to ask, even if I might feel or know the answer already - I am a little bit unsure...

    001x.jpg.afe976fb44d5e55286ff6473949772f

    What is the name of the stunning beauty right in the center? It`s arches are curved so nicely!

    best regards

    Lars

     

    Not to hi-jack the thread, but the palm in the center is a Ken Johnson special: Satakentia

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    On 6/8/2017, 9:05:42, realarch said:

    Thanks for the pic of your B. gracilis Bill & Pando. 

    Brett, mine is starting to seed like crazy, when they become viable you're welcome to some if you want.

    Tim

    I'd be all over that offer Tim...

    Bret

    Bret

     

    Coastal canyon area of San Diego

     

    "In the shadow of the Cross"

    Bret, be patient, may take awhile. I'll keep you posted.

    Tim

    Tim

    Hilo, Hawaii

    On 6/7/2017, 12:06:12, BS Man about Palms said:

    Wow Rob! If my garden brought you back to visit, it was all worth it!! Thanks and hope you visit more often!!

    Bill, I lurk a bit but as the children get older my screen time keeps dropping.  Still love the palms and hope I can make it to the next biennial .

    Trinidad!  Southernmost island in the Caribbean.

    So many plants, So little space.

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    Bill.....I just realized that I have never been to your garden, only via pictures!

    Hmmmmm......

    1 hour ago, Palm Tree Jim said:

    Bill.....I just realized that I have never been to your garden, only via pictures!

    Hmmmmm......

    Come on down...the drone would get bored though..

    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!

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