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Foxtail Palm in the Panhandle

JLM

By JLM
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JLM Grand Master

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So i have a new palm added to my mini collection, a foxtail! I found it at Walmart for 14.97, couldnt pass it up. I know it doesnt take frost well, and i do not plan to plant it, but what are some suggestions to put it in the ground while in the pot? I hope they are not like bismarck palms!

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Palms - 1 Adonidia merillii, 1 Bismarckia nobilis, 2 Butia odorata, 1 BxJ, 1 BxJxBxS, 1 BxS, 1 Chamaerops humilis, 1 Chambeyronia macrocarpa, 1 Hyophorbe lagenicaulis, 1 Hyophorbe verschaffeltii, 1 Livistona chinensis, 1 Livistona nitida, 1 Phoenix canariensis, 3 Phoenix roebelenii, 2 Ravenea rivularis, 1 Rhapis excelsa, 1 Sabal bermudana, 3 Sabal palmetto, 4 Syagrus romanzoffiana, 8 Trachycarpus fortunei, 4 Washingtonia robusta, 1 Wodyetia bifurcata
Total: 41

JLM Grand Master

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I am repotting this dude soon. Roots are growing out of the bottom. It is from Costa Farms in Miami, FL. It did have what looked like a spidermite on it but i have taken care of that. I have noticed what looks like ants all over it, i used a natural insecticide on it but they are still crawling. Same thing happened to one of my queen palms and my tangarine tree. Took about two days of this insecticide to kill them all. Im about to make more tonight so i can apply again tomorrow. Other than that i am starting to acclimate it to the sun, it was likely shadehouse grown so i am doing a little morning sun for now. 

Palms - 1 Adonidia merillii, 1 Bismarckia nobilis, 2 Butia odorata, 1 BxJ, 1 BxJxBxS, 1 BxS, 1 Chamaerops humilis, 1 Chambeyronia macrocarpa, 1 Hyophorbe lagenicaulis, 1 Hyophorbe verschaffeltii, 1 Livistona chinensis, 1 Livistona nitida, 1 Phoenix canariensis, 3 Phoenix roebelenii, 2 Ravenea rivularis, 1 Rhapis excelsa, 1 Sabal bermudana, 3 Sabal palmetto, 4 Syagrus romanzoffiana, 8 Trachycarpus fortunei, 4 Washingtonia robusta, 1 Wodyetia bifurcata
Total: 41

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Foxtails are gorgeous palms, and in-scale for the average homeowner where a Royal might overwhelm. I was working in a nursery in Fort Lauderdale years ago when their well-deserved popularity skyrocketed; they were by far our biggest mover. Wouldn't it be nice to see them hybridized for a zone or two of cold hardiness?

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JLM Grand Master

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7 hours ago, Manalto said:

Foxtails are gorgeous palms, and in-scale for the average homeowner where a Royal might overwhelm. I was working in a nursery in Fort Lauderdale years ago when their well-deserved popularity skyrocketed; they were by far our biggest mover. Wouldn't it be nice to see them hybridized for a zone or two of cold hardiness?

I love foxtails so much! I would like to have a royal, if Walmart has it then ill get it. I doubt they do though. Would be great if they were cold hardy palms!

Palms - 1 Adonidia merillii, 1 Bismarckia nobilis, 2 Butia odorata, 1 BxJ, 1 BxJxBxS, 1 BxS, 1 Chamaerops humilis, 1 Chambeyronia macrocarpa, 1 Hyophorbe lagenicaulis, 1 Hyophorbe verschaffeltii, 1 Livistona chinensis, 1 Livistona nitida, 1 Phoenix canariensis, 3 Phoenix roebelenii, 2 Ravenea rivularis, 1 Rhapis excelsa, 1 Sabal bermudana, 3 Sabal palmetto, 4 Syagrus romanzoffiana, 8 Trachycarpus fortunei, 4 Washingtonia robusta, 1 Wodyetia bifurcata
Total: 41

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I have 2 Foxtails in pots.  I too am in a No-Grow zone.  They tolerate my heat, and some TX sun,  and do well if kept watered.  My advantage is that I have a heated greenhouse they go into during winter.  One is about 2 ft and the other is about 9 ft.  Just cant resist either.  Best of luck JLM

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JLM Grand Master

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Thanks! I will have to bring them inside during winter with light through the window. Hopefully i will be able to put it outside on warmer days for some sun. I did find looking through the holes in the pot, something has covered some roots and soil in eggs. I didnt get a good look at it, but when i repot should i just cut them off? I suspect ants, but i will see what i find when i repot.

Palms - 1 Adonidia merillii, 1 Bismarckia nobilis, 2 Butia odorata, 1 BxJ, 1 BxJxBxS, 1 BxS, 1 Chamaerops humilis, 1 Chambeyronia macrocarpa, 1 Hyophorbe lagenicaulis, 1 Hyophorbe verschaffeltii, 1 Livistona chinensis, 1 Livistona nitida, 1 Phoenix canariensis, 3 Phoenix roebelenii, 2 Ravenea rivularis, 1 Rhapis excelsa, 1 Sabal bermudana, 3 Sabal palmetto, 4 Syagrus romanzoffiana, 8 Trachycarpus fortunei, 4 Washingtonia robusta, 1 Wodyetia bifurcata
Total: 41

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Hey awesome palm selection if you check my YouTube channel southern Ontario palms and tropicals I have videos on keeping foxtails indoors during winter 

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On 6/25/2020 at 2:13 AM, Manalto said:

Foxtails are gorgeous palms, and in-scale for the average homeowner where a Royal might overwhelm. I was working in a nursery in Fort Lauderdale years ago when their well-deserved popularity skyrocketed; they were by far our biggest mover. Wouldn't it be nice to see them hybridized for a zone or two of cold hardiness?

Maybe an X a. cunninghamiana?

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JLM Grand Master

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Here is my foxtail! Queen palm in the background.

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Palms - 1 Adonidia merillii, 1 Bismarckia nobilis, 2 Butia odorata, 1 BxJ, 1 BxJxBxS, 1 BxS, 1 Chamaerops humilis, 1 Chambeyronia macrocarpa, 1 Hyophorbe lagenicaulis, 1 Hyophorbe verschaffeltii, 1 Livistona chinensis, 1 Livistona nitida, 1 Phoenix canariensis, 3 Phoenix roebelenii, 2 Ravenea rivularis, 1 Rhapis excelsa, 1 Sabal bermudana, 3 Sabal palmetto, 4 Syagrus romanzoffiana, 8 Trachycarpus fortunei, 4 Washingtonia robusta, 1 Wodyetia bifurcata
Total: 41

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JLM Grand Master

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That massive spear is starting to open finally. Another spear coming in at a decent pace right behind it!

Palms - 1 Adonidia merillii, 1 Bismarckia nobilis, 2 Butia odorata, 1 BxJ, 1 BxJxBxS, 1 BxS, 1 Chamaerops humilis, 1 Chambeyronia macrocarpa, 1 Hyophorbe lagenicaulis, 1 Hyophorbe verschaffeltii, 1 Livistona chinensis, 1 Livistona nitida, 1 Phoenix canariensis, 3 Phoenix roebelenii, 2 Ravenea rivularis, 1 Rhapis excelsa, 1 Sabal bermudana, 3 Sabal palmetto, 4 Syagrus romanzoffiana, 8 Trachycarpus fortunei, 4 Washingtonia robusta, 1 Wodyetia bifurcata
Total: 41

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