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Areca catechu dwarf seeds at RPS - for real?

PalmatierMeg
PalmatierMeg
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I see RPS has listed Areca catechu Dwarf seeds for sale in its latest price list. Has anyone here tried them? Did they germinate? What %, i.e. how many, of those seedlings turned out to be true dwarf palms? The listing does not provide any clues and I don't want to spend a fortune for typical garden variety Areca catechus. I'm sure other people wonder the same thing. Thanks to all.

Meg

Palms of Victory I shall wear

Cape Coral (It's Just Paradise)
Florida
Zone 10A on the Isabelle Canal
Elevation: 15 feet

I'd like to be under the sea in an octopus' garden in the shade.

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    There is no way that all the seeds will produce dwarf plants but this is the chance we take with this type of seed. Same with Sabal Lisa and Chamaerops vulcano, only a percentage will come true.

    Regards Neil

    Most will either be regular Areca catechu or Semi-Dwarf Betel Nut, with a few degrees of difference on the latter.

    Ryan

    South Florida

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    Not happening here.

    Searle Brothers Nursery Inc.

    and The Rainforest Collection.

    Southwest Ranches,Fl.
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    Thank you for info, I thought all of the seeds would grow as dwarfs

    On 5/4/2017 01:31:53, Palmarum said:

    Most will either be regular Areca catechu or Semi-Dwarf Betel Nut, with a few degrees of difference on the latter.

    Ryan

    For the price they charge, it can be disappointing, no ?

    Do you mean that , for a real good dwarf Areca catechu, the best way would be to buy a plant (like what we can yes on your pictures) and not to hope too much results with seeds? 

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    Philippe

     

    Jungle Paradise in Sri Lanka

     

    My Areca Dwarf Catechu came as seeds from Thailand and all were true dwarves .

    I guess I was really lucky !

    El Oasis - beach garden, distinct wet/dry season ,year round 20-38c

    Las Heliconias - jungle garden ,800m elevation,150+ inches rainfall, year round 15-28c

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    1 hour ago, scottgt said:

    My Areca Dwarf Catechu came as seeds from Thailand and all were true dwarves .

    I guess I was really lucky !

    Pics?

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    I have posted these before.

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    April 14,2014

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    May 25,2017

    El Oasis - beach garden, distinct wet/dry season ,year round 20-38c

    Las Heliconias - jungle garden ,800m elevation,150+ inches rainfall, year round 15-28c

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    2 hours ago, scottgt said:

    I have posted these before.

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    April 14,2014

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    May 25,2017

    Thanks!!!!!! :wub::drool:

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    Wow! Those are dwarfs alright! Wouldn't be able to grow them where im from with very little humidity :rant:

    Meg, unfortunately most seed even from a true dwarf will not turn out dwarf. It is a genetic blip so even the best circumstances yield limited success, hence the price. However, some people do get lucky ^_^ 

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