Unlucky Fisherman Posted May 18, 2018 Report Share Posted May 18, 2018 Hello everyone! I have been lucky enough to relocate from Zone 5a to Zone 8b. In doing so I have gained my first palm, which I believe to be a Butia of some kind. I am a bit concerned as the fronds don't look so well. Any ideas on what may be causing this? Thank you! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinzyjr Posted May 18, 2018 Report Share Posted May 18, 2018 It is definitely a butia. Welcome to the southeast! I nearly stopped traveling when I hit Savannah, but alas, the little bit of extra warmth in Central Florida lured me to drive further. I can't say with certainty, but it might be a nutrient deficiency from the cold this winter. I'll defer to someone else if they think it could be a disease and have more experience with butia. 2 Lakeland, FL USDA Zone (2012): 9b | Sunset Zone: 26 | Record Low: 20F/-6.67C (1985, 1962) | Record Low USDA Zone: 9a | 30-Year Avg. Low: 30F | 30-year Min: 24F Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laaz Posted May 18, 2018 Report Share Posted May 18, 2018 Savannah is 9a & I would agree that is cold damage from this past wither. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Fisherman Posted May 18, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2018 Is there a way to tell what the specific species is? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palmsbro Posted May 18, 2018 Report Share Posted May 18, 2018 21 minutes ago, Unlucky Fisherman said: Is there a way to tell what the specific species is? It's likely Butia odorata/capitata, but I don't know any specific ways do differentiate between Butia species. Welcome to Palmtalk, @Unlucky Fisherman! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Estlander Posted May 18, 2018 Report Share Posted May 18, 2018 (edited) 2 hours ago, Unlucky Fisherman said: Hello everyone! I have been lucky enough to relocate from Zone 5a to Zone 8b. In doing so I have gained my first palm, which I believe to be a Butia of some kind. I am a bit concerned as the fronds don't look so well. Any ideas on what may be causing this? Thank you! It’s most likely a potassium deficiency. You can read more here: http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/pdffiles/ST/ST10500.pdf Edited May 18, 2018 by Estlander 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laaz Posted May 18, 2018 Report Share Posted May 18, 2018 Mutt, if it didn't come from habitat I really don't think there are any true strains anymore. They cross pollinate with each other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Fisherman Posted May 19, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2018 Thank you everyone for the help. Now to get some potassium. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Fisherman Posted June 5, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 5, 2018 Will this palm produce fruits like most other Butias do? I'm not sure how long my neighbor has lived next to the palm but he said he didn't remember seeing fruits on it. I've attached a picture of what it has so far. There are another two inflorescence stems (I think i have that term correct) getting ready to open. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laaz Posted June 5, 2018 Report Share Posted June 5, 2018 You'll have more than you want... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mthteh1916 Posted June 6, 2018 Report Share Posted June 6, 2018 On 5/18/2018, 3:37:05, Laaz said: Savannah is 9a & I would agree that is cold damage from this past wither. I was gonna say the same thing. Been there and saw Queen Palms, CIDP, orange trees, etc. I'm pretty sure from Savannah east is 9a, unless he is located west of Savannah. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasColdHardyPalms Posted June 8, 2018 Report Share Posted June 8, 2018 Butia catarensis most likely and looks like cold damage from this winter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Fisherman Posted July 25, 2018 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2018 Looks like I will have plenty of fruit! Here are a few pictures I took today of the progress. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josue Diaz Posted July 25, 2018 Report Share Posted July 25, 2018 Looks great! The fruit is very tasty 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PalmatierMeg Posted July 26, 2018 Report Share Posted July 26, 2018 Fruit looks like it will be yellow or orange when ripe. You should have a bounty to germinate. 1 Meg Palms of Victory I shall wear Cape Coral (It's Just Paradise) Florida Zone 10A on the Isabelle Canal Elevation: 15 feetI'd like to be under the sea in an octopus' garden in the shade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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