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Beccariophoenix and water in the crown

Hammer

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Hammer Grand Master

Hammer

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I have a potted Beccariophoenix madagascariensis that I would love to get into the ground in March, once Winter is passed.

The spot I am looking to plant it is out in the open grass of my yard.  As such it will get a fair amount of water sprayed into the crown on a regular basis.

Anyone have trouble with fungus or crown rot under such conditions with this species?  Is it paranoia not to plant it there or a fools errand to expose it to that water?

Tyrone Grand Master

Tyrone

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Never had a problem like that with this species. A really tough species that is a very very slow grower, but when happy looks great. The biggest problem with this species is a lack of good drainage causing iron lock ups etc and a complete yellowing of the plant in extreme cases.

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

 

 

Stevetoad Grand Master

Stevetoad

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I planted one last year in a similar spot. It gets overhead water twice a week and has showed no damage so far. 

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"it's not dead it's sleeping"

Santee ca, zone10a/9b

18 miles from the ocean

avg. winter 68/40.avg summer 88/64.records 113/25

Justin Veteran

Justin

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I had a couple near lawn sprinklers with no problems.  The lawn is now gone, but the palms are still going well.

Resident of Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife, San Diego, CA and Pahoa, HI.  Former garden in Vista, CA.  Garden Photos

quaman58 Grand Master

quaman58

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Adam,

 

I agree with the above opinions. The B. mad is just one tough bugger, as long as the temps stay reasonably in the 10A zone most of the time.

Bret

Bret

 

Coastal canyon area of San Diego

 

"In the shadow of the Cross"

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