Some Growth Rate Pictures

[ruskinPalms]

I haven't shown any pics for awhile. Some things have grown more than expected while others have been only so so. There have even been a couple casualties. So here goes...

July 22, 2007

August 6, 2007

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6/28/2006

8/6/2007

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6/8/2006

6/28/2006

6/29/2006

8/6/2007

[sonoranfans]

(ruskinPalms @ Aug. 06 2007,12:48)

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6/28/2006

8/6/2007

Is that achrontophoenix maxima?  What a gorgeous palm, and apparently very fast growing.

[osideterry]

That must be a typo in the first photo, do you mean 2006? Also, I'm curious which Archo' that is. And feel free to remove that shrub as it'a getting in the way of my view of your palms (IDs also requested)

That coco and royal are doing great.

[ruskinPalms]

8/6/2007

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5/7/2006

8/6/2007

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6/29/2006

8/6/2007

Uh oh...a coconut is gone to coconut has miraculously turned into a spindle palm...

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8/6/2007

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6/28/2007

8/6/2007

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6/29/2006

I know I already posted this but the A. cunninghamiana is in the bottom right corner - oldest pic I could find of it

8/6/2007

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6/8/2006

8/6/2007

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9/23/2006

8/6/2007

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2/25/2007

8/6/2007

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2/25/2007

8/6/2007

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3/2/2007

8/6/2007

[ruskinPalms]

(sonoranfans @ Aug. 06 2007,12:53)

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(ruskinPalms @ Aug. 06 2007,12:48)

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6/28/2006

8/6/2007

Is that achrontophoenix maxima?  What a gorgeous palm, and apparently very fast growing.

I really don't know for sure. It was labled as Archontophoenix cunninghamiana...It is obviously not that. A. maxima is a real good guess but it may also just be an Alexander. I planted this thing on the north side of my house thinking it was A. cunninghamiana. It saw 32.2F this year with not visible frost on the fronds and no damage at at all. Grew steady right through winter.

[ruskinPalms]

If you want anything in particular ID'd let me know. Everything I have planted is absolutely common fare sold from box stores. These cheaper palms are my canaries in the mine. If they survive through a few winters, I will feel more comfortable planting more expensive, rarer palms. The rarest palm (for my area) that I have planted is a few triples of V. arecina. I wish I had more Roystonea regia planted as these are pretty tough palms that are beautiful.

[ruskinPalms]

I have learned that things grow very fast around here if given fertilizer and regular irrigation. They really take off when it rains though. My soil is craptastic sandy, shelly, and whatever the builder left behind. Fertilizer is a must.

[spockvr6]

(ruskinPalms @ Aug. 06 2007,13:21)

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8/6/2007

Save me a mango!

[LJG]

I have a strong dislike for people in better climates then me.

[oppalm]

Apparently Bill is a show off.  I am now contemplating packing my palms up (in a U-Haul) and heading south for 1-2 years.   I can't believe the growth of those palms in about 12-14 months.  Unbelievable.  Everything looks great.    How does jealousy look on me? :cool:

[TikiRick]

Bill,

Nice photos! Amazing growth. How long have you been in the house? I assume this is a new development. You are going to have one big jungle when all those palms fill in. A Bismarkia? You are going to wake up one day and have your house atop it!

[epicure3]

Things are lookin' mighty fine in Ruskin. Great shots. What variety of mango is that?

[corkycory]

(ruskinPalms @ Aug. 06 2007,12:45)

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I haven't shown any pics for awhile. Some things have grown more than expected while others have been only so so. There have even been a couple casualties. So here goes...

July 22, 2007

August 6, 2007

is that a typo in post 1???

if not....

whoooaaa what fertalizer are you using on those palms?????????????????

haha

-Cory

[Exotic Life]

Beautifull pics ... I like the growth rate from that queen much!

[ruskinPalms]

Hey guys, I am not trying to be a showoff - too much anyway    Really all kidding aside, my climate is not all that great. About one freeze a year with several frosts is the norm. There was frost on the roofs and a few open grassy areas a few times this year - just not on any of my palms that I saw anyway. This last winter was a warm one historically speaking. So most everything kept growing the entire winter with no defoliation to fight back from in spring. A lot of these palms and plants will be short term residents here so I am glad that they all are growing quickly so that I can enjoy them as semi annuals at least. As quick as things appear to be growing in my yard, this is nothing compared to the growth rate that Larry in Tarpon Springs gets in his yard  

The mango is a Kent. I should have not let it grow these fruits this year as it is slowing down the overall growth of the tree. But again, I figured a better enjoy a mango grown in my yard when I can.

The bushes are are various Hibiscus. These things grow wicked quick and can take over a yard if left unchecked. A lot of them are not blooming right now for some reason. Any thoughts why not ???

[ruskinPalms]

(corkycory @ Aug. 06 2007,18:02)

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(ruskinPalms @ Aug. 06 2007,12:45)

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I haven't shown any pics for awhile. Some things have grown more than expected while others have been only so so. There have even been a couple casualties. So here goes...

July 22, 2007

August 6, 2007

is that a typo in post 1???

if not....

whoooaaa what fertalizer are you using on those palms?????????????????

haha

-Cory

Yep that is a typo in post one. Should be 2006. I don't think I would want things to grow that fast as I think it would be a lot trimming work to keep up with.  

[corkycory]

(ruskinPalms @ Aug. 06 2007,19:11)

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(corkycory @ Aug. 06 2007,18:02)

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(ruskinPalms @ Aug. 06 2007,12:45)

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I haven't shown any pics for awhile. Some things have grown more than expected while others have been only so so. There have even been a couple casualties. So here goes...

July 22, 2007

August 6, 2007

is that a typo in post 1???

if not....

whoooaaa what fertalizer are you using on those palms?????????????????

haha

-Cory

Yep that is a typo in post one. Should be 2006. I don't think I would want things to grow that fast as I think it would be a lot trimming work to keep up with.  

ya, but at my flameys (chambeyronias) rate i wouldnt mind that speed!!  well only for a little while...

I didn't realise putting lots of question marks make emotion face things, sry bout that.

-Cory

[madagascarbob]

Looks like your the only one in your neighborhood who likes plants.

[fastfeat]

Bill--

Great photos showing what fertilizer and other attention does for palm growth. I'm sure a lot of nurseries could put you to work if you're looking.

Archontophoenix, Bismarckia are particularly impressive.

[Kris]

Dear Ruskin  

iam really stunned by the grouth rate of your plants and have you any idea of placing any phoenix palms in that lovely garden.

the bizie lady looks very very nice..and the mangoes are mouth watering.

but i have a question are the neighbours yet to inhabit those house ? since none of them have planted any thing in their

back yard ?

and i must reall y appriciate you on your Archival skills,i should

learn that good quality from you.

thanks for the visuals and by the way you have a excellant camera and a beautiful home.

Love,

Kris  

[ruskinPalms]

Thanks everyone for the kind comments. Kris, the camera is an older Canon 4 megapixel digital. It really does take nice pictures. I see a lot of nice new cameras out there but I can't justify replacing this one yet.

[Dave-Vero]

That's a fast mango.  My little Lancetilla and even smaller Mallika, planted last year, aren't doing anything fast.

You could try an avocado--Brogdon, Gainesville, and some others are pretty hardy and they grow back fast after damage.

My own Archontophoenix cunninghamiana (planted as a little two-footer in early 2004, before the hurricanes) is now getting busy growing a trunk.   The latest spear was above soffit-height before it opened.

[Kris]

(ruskinPalms @ Aug. 07 2007,18:10)

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Thanks everyone for the kind comments. Kris, the camera is an older Canon 4 megapixel digital. It really does take nice pictures. I see a lot of nice new cameras out there but I can't justify replacing this one yet.

Dear Ruskin  

iam glad you got the good batch of lenses from canon,mine is a year old and have severe problems with close-ups and macro.what iam telling here is a newer machine always need not be a better machine.

thanks for the info,

love,

Kris  

[Moose]

Bet this Garden looks magnificent now! Lush and palmy