knikfar Posted January 3 Report Share Posted January 3 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. 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. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manalto Posted January 25 Report Share Posted January 25 (edited) Update: Seedlings, which germinated in July, now are producing a third leaf. 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. Edited January 25 by Manalto 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeanK Posted January 25 Report Share Posted January 25 Great find. Pot them up in March. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knikfar Posted January 25 Report Share Posted January 25 4 hours ago, Manalto said: Update: Seedlings, which germinated in July, now are producing a third leaf. 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. What was your low temp during the Christmas Freeze? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVEinMB Posted January 25 Author Report Share Posted January 25 If anyone wants seeds from mine this coming season let me know. Plants all saw 13F this winter 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manalto Posted January 26 Report Share Posted January 26 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manalto Posted January 26 Report Share Posted January 26 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. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Las Palmas Norte Posted January 27 Report Share Posted January 27 Gary's videos are always informative and entertaining. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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