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Chamaedorea Microspadix


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2 hours ago, Manalto said:

I was cleaning up a hyacinth bean vine that had been hit by the Christmas freeze and encountered these C. microspadix seedlings.

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I had forgotten that I pushed half a dozen seeds into the soil back when planting the six-packs. While a bit smaller than their pampered siblings, I think it's worth noting that these were totally ignored all summer, through a couple of prolonged dry spells, and then, most recently, three nights in the 20s. I'm sure the umbrella of hyacinth bean helped somewhat, but this suggests to me that volunteers under mature, fruiting microspadices are a real possibility in this climate.

(Scattered among the palms are some Podocarpus macrophyllus seedlings from a nearby hedge. Given the number of seedlings I've seen, I'm surprised that this plant isn't on any state's invasive species list.)

Will you be selling any of these Chamaedorea? They're impossible to find to purchase. 

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Update: Seedlings, which germinated in July, now are producing a third leaf.20230125_073235.thumb.jpg.2bd901822e4404b64163994a220eee61.jpg

Although the seedlings that are in the ground came through the Xmas freeze undamaged, I bring these indoors (unheated shed) when temperatures drop below 40. It seems to encourage them to keep growing. The in-ground seedlings still have only one leaf.

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4 hours ago, Manalto said:

Update: Seedlings, which germinated in July, now are producing a third leaf.20230125_073235.thumb.jpg.2bd901822e4404b64163994a220eee61.jpg

Although the seedlings that are in the ground came through the Xmas freeze undamaged, I bring these indoors (unheated shed) when temperatures drop below 40. It seems to encourage them to keep growing. The in-ground seedlings still have only one leaf.

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What was your low temp during the Christmas Freeze? 

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If anyone wants seeds from mine this coming season let me know. Plants all saw 13F this winter

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On 1/3/2023 at 8:53 AM, knikfar said:

Will you be selling any of these Chamaedorea? They're impossible to find to purchase. 

Sorry for not responding; I didn't see your post until just now. PM me and we'll make sure you have your Chamaedorea.

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6 hours ago, knikfar said:

What was your low temp during the Christmas Freeze? 

I thought it was 21F but others here claim it was 18F. Not having much luck trying to look it up. 

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Gary's videos are always informative and entertaining.

 

 

 

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On 9/18/2022 at 1:58 PM, Jesse PNW said:

In fact, I just finished potting up 32 Ch radicalis from Dooms Dave. 10 or 12 oz cups I think. 

Maybe the best germination rate I've had from any batch of seeds. 

Still seeking radicalis microspadix hybrid. 

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Just a public service announcement, I am in no way associated with this seller. Just knew several of you guys were interested in these.

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I have no idea if it's the real deal, but it's the 1st time I've seen these offered.  Pretty cool

 

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On 1/25/2023 at 12:36 PM, DAVEinMB said:

If anyone wants seeds from mine this coming season let me know. Plants all saw 13F this winter

Please put me on your waiting list for seeds.

Thanks,

Dan

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9 hours ago, N8ALLRIGHT said:

Just a public service announcement, I am in no way associated with this seller. Just knew several of you guys were interested in these.

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Someone else posted those and I passed.  But it's Christmas gift shopping time, so I bit the bullet.  Will update when they come in, although I have low expectations as from what we have read this is a pretty difficult hybrid to make and I only know of one person who has made this hybrid. I can't remember who at the moment. 

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13 hours ago, N8ALLRIGHT said:

Just a public service announcement, I am in no way associated with this seller. Just knew several of you guys were interested in these.

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I remember reading a post on here regarding this radicalis x microspadix hybrid (or possibly microspadix x radicalis) and it turned out to be a disappointment - nothing special about the appearance or growth speed.  If someone bought from this seller hopefully they'll have a better experience and update us on this hybrid.

Edit: I just read the post from the thread I referred to from 2011 that is referenced earlier in this thread - Merrill Wilcox and Dick Douglas commented negatively but others liked the cross.

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I would like either a microspadix appearance with a little more leaf hardiness, or a radicalis appearance that suckers.  I somehow doubt either desirable trait would pass on, as that's how life seems to work.  

Many things in life are disappointing, so I will be disappointed if this turns out not to be the disappointment I'm expecting.  

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20 minutes ago, Jesse PNW said:

I would like either a microspadix appearance with a little more leaf hardiness, or a radicalis appearance that suckers.  I somehow doubt either desirable trait would pass on, as that's how life seems to work.  

Many things in life are disappointing, so I will be disappointed if this turns out not to be the disappointment I'm expecting.  

I like your sense of optimism, it is calibrated with a touch of realistic expectations.

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18 hours ago, Jesse PNW said:

I would like either a microspadix appearance with a little more leaf hardiness, or a radicalis appearance that suckers.  I somehow doubt either desirable trait would pass on, as that's how life seems to work.  

Many things in life are disappointing, so I will be disappointed if this turns out not to be the disappointment I'm expecting.  

Adding sun tolerance to C. microspadix would be nice. And I agree that a suckering C.radicalis would be preferred.

I plan to experiment with these 2 species when mine reach reproductive age.

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