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Chamaerops humilis Vulcano is a Beauty

PalmatierMeg
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I received requests for more photos of a Chamaerops humilis 'Vulcano' I mentioned in another Topic so this morning I took the following photos. When I was on the European Palm Forum about 6-7 years ago I lamented that the Vulcano form of Chamaerops humilis was unavailable in the US (it still isn't commercially). An Italian member who went by the name of M@x graciously offered to send me seeds of that rare variety and he was most generous. I learned that Vulcano seeds come 40% true along a spectrum (similar to Areca catechu dwarfs). I germinated the seeds and waited for them to go palmate then selected a half dozen that showed the strongest Vulcano traits. I planted them on my Garden Lot, mostly in the back/south side. But this little palm was the most perfect of them all so I set up a 4'x8' box down near the street, planted it in the center with two Gaussia gomez-pompae at each end and small agaves scattered in between. This fall I yanked out the agaves and their invasive offspring, weeded, trimmed and mulched this little palm. It is about 1m tall and 1m wide - almost perfect symmetry. It was out in the open to all of Hurricane Irma's fury and suffered not even a broken frond. It's one tough cookie. Enjoy.

Chamaerops humilis 'Vulcano'

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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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    Chamaerops humilis 'Vulcano' Cont'd

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    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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    Nice! It looks to have very little armament from what i can see. Is that the case?

    Very nice 

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    Definitely a handsome specimen!

    Lakeland, FL: USDA Zone 2023: 10a  2012: 9b  1990: 9a | Record Low: 20F/-6.67C (Jan. 1985, Dec.1962)

    Perfect palm in all respects, flawless. It looks like it would be at home in just about any situation. I can picture it in one of those cobalt-blue pots, a huge one.

    In regards to the variation among the half-dozen you mention, was there a difference in how silver they were under the leaf? More silver with the stronger 'Vulcano' traits or no difference?

    Ryan

    South Florida

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    Lovely palm Meg! I'd imagine that's a pretty good growth rate if only 6 or 7 years from seed. I ordered some seed recently so I hope I'm as lucky as you.

     

    Regards Neil

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    11 hours ago, TexasColdHardyPalms said:

    Nice! It looks to have very little armament from what i can see. Is that the case?

    No, those short petioles carry lots of tiny teeth. I need welder's gloves to get up close with it.

    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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    10 hours ago, Neil C said:

    Lovely palm Meg! I'd imagine that's a pretty good growth rate if only 6 or 7 years from seed. I ordered some seed recently so I hope I'm as lucky as you.

     

    Regards Neil

    It may be closer to 8-9 years. I bought the lot in 2011 and planted it from a 3g in late 11 or early 12. I hope you luck out too. I'm feel fortunate for M@x's generosity. He really knew his Chamaerops and probably where to find choice seeds.

    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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    Wow!!!

    that's gorgeous!!!

    Gene

    Manila, Philippines

    53 feet above sea level - inland

    Hot and dry in summer, humid and sticky monsoon season, perfect weather Christmas time

    http://freakofnaturezzz.blogspot.com/
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    I love how it sports the Coccothrinax look without the ridiculous growth rate!

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