Just picked up one of these (thanks DoomsDave) and wondering how much inland sun can they handle? I’m a little tempted to leave in a pot to showcase the base as it gets bigger- but trying to figure out the best placement.

 

thanks! 

1/2 day full summer sun is about it.More afternoon sun will yellow and burn them.Makes a great potted specimen.

 

aztropic

Mesa,Arizona

Hi there!

7 minutes ago, doubravsky said:

Just picked up one of these (thanks DoomsDave) and wondering how much inland sun can they handle? I’m a little tempted to leave in a pot to showcase the base as it gets bigger- but trying to figure out the best placement.

 

thanks! 

 

3 minutes ago, aztropic said:

1/2 day full summer sun is about it.More afternoon sun will yellow and burn them.Makes a great potted specimen.

 

aztropic

Mesa,Arizona

I've got an eye on a potted Gaussia Gomez-Pompa seedling and trying to figure out if it's worth for my dry mediterranean climate. Morning sun you say? Think I might go for it. Can you post some pics, please?

37 minutes ago, lzorrito said:

Hi there!

 

I've got an eye on a potted Gaussia Gomez-Pompa seedling and trying to figure out if it's worth for my dry mediterranean climate. Morning sun you say? Think I might go for it. Can you post some pics, please?

I have mine in full blast Mexican sun all day long, for the last 5 or 6 years, with sharp drainage and moderate watering, like one a week) and it seems quire happy

 

Richard

Alright- I like the potted specimen idea.. potted it up to a 3 gallon and I’ll leave it on the porch... 

Thanks!!!!

58 minutes ago, doubravsky said:

Alright- I like the potted specimen idea.. potted it up to a 3 gallon and I’ll leave it on the porch... 

Looking good! I'll go for one too. Here in Europe they are hard to find, but this time it will not escape. It's going for morning sun, then!

Hi how is everyone.. I wondered  dose anyone know where I could buy a seed for the Gaussia Gimez-pompa I would love to try grow one as a indoor plant.. And as I am in Dublin Ireland..if anyone would know where I could get one. I would be very gratefull.. Thank you.. David 

These old threads are helpful . I just got a nice example from @DoomsDave and am planning on planting it in the ground . Dave has them planted in sun and a couple in shade , they are all doing well. His climate is very similar to mine but it is good to hear of other’s experience as well . Any others out there , post pics of yours , I think this somewhat tropical palm with SoCal tolerance is worth a good look! We are experiencing an extended period of heat/humidity so I may delay planting it right now . The place I have in mind is out in front of our side yard and gets afternoon sun (warm). As soon as it gets a bit lighter out I will post a photo of it. Harry

Here’s my new baby! Harry

That “bottle” shaped base got me! At this age , to me , resembles the Hyophorbe I saw in Hawaii years ago.

53 minutes ago, Harry’s Palms said:

Here’s my new baby! Harry

That “bottle” shaped base got me! At this age , to me , resembles the Hyophorbe I saw in Hawaii years ago.

I was attracted to a different species in the genus for similar reasons. I planted this Gaussia princeps with the wall and white fence to its east, so it would receive reflected heat from them as well as the afternoon sun. Other palms have grown over the years so it receives more filtered light now.

It has quite the bulbous trunk as you can see. It holds 2 to 3 leaves normally and has never flowered.

Gaussia palms are actually quite showy when old boots are trimmed off. Here's some of mine... I've sold about 2 dozen of these to fellow Arizonans - just based on their unique looks.

aztropic

Mesa, Arizona

Those are some awesome examples. Thank you for posting. Dave said they can lose the bottle effect when they get taller but still have the narrowing crown shaft . I won’t have to worry too much about when they get tall , it will be a slow grower in the garden. Harry