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Growing burretiokentia

CH867
CH867
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I just got this burretiokentia from a friend. I have always loved burretiokentia, kentiopsis, and other New Caledonian palms but don’t have much expirience with them. From what I hear, they are quite slow when young but make impressive specimens when mature. Any special tips or info about this palm I should know. If you have any pictures feel free to share because I would love to see what others palms look like. So far mine just has bifid leaves but I love them.

 

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    What species?

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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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    It is burretiokentia hapala

    Nice palm. Don't put it in full sun while it's small. Mine got the !@#%^(&*^ burned out of it when I did. I had to shield it with shadecloth while the picabeens I planted around it grew tall enough to shield 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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    Thanks for the tip

    Welcome to the forum. These should do well for you in most areas of Southern California. They are slow to get started, but I’ve had great luck with hapala & dumasii. Sun tolerance is moderate at best; full sun near coast, & filtered sun (when young) more inland. Here’s a couple marginal  pictures taken this evening. First dumasii, which has a more upright appearance, with the added bonus of a new salmon colored leaf.

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    Bret

     

    Coastal canyon area of San Diego

     

    "In the shadow of the Cross"

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    Next is hapala, which has a much wider, droopier look to it. IMO, it’s probably the prettiest in the genus.

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    Bret

     

    Coastal canyon area of San Diego

     

    "In the shadow of the Cross"

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    I've got one wedged in the corner of my yard, in shade but once she grows over the fence she'll receive winter sun and dappled summer sun from other palms around her.

    Slow steady  grower, make sure your pot is not sitting in water, let the pot dry out once inch on top before watering again.

    Enjoy.

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    Good advice above on this species.

    Protection from sun is key....at least for my plants.

    Slow at first, but they do pick up speed after some time in the ground.

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