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Actinokentia divaricata

WaianaeCrider

By WaianaeCrider
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WaianaeCrider Grand Master

WaianaeCrider

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Been in the shade house about 2 weeks, time to plant out.  Dug the hole yesterday afternoon and got it in the ground before lunch.  It's right on the main path so I can't wait for that first new RED leaf.

 

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Steve

Born in the Bronx

Raised in Brooklyn

Matured In Wai`anae

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richnorm Grand Master

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Now called Chambeyronia divaricarta by botanists but that just sounds wrong!

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Palm Tree Jim Grand Master

Palm Tree Jim

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Had a few in Southern California and they were slow.....

Guessing it will be a faster grow for you.

WaianaeCrider Grand Master

WaianaeCrider

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5 hours ago, Palm Tree Jim said:

Had a few in Southern California and they were slow.....

Guessing it will be a faster grow for you.

Yea that's what I get from PalmPedia.  Lets hope so.

 

Steve

Born in the Bronx

Raised in Brooklyn

Matured In Wai`anae

I can't be held responsible for anything I say or do....LOL

WaianaeCrider Grand Master

WaianaeCrider

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12 hours ago, richnorm said:

Now called Chambeyronia divaricarta by botanists but that just sounds wrong!

Mahalo, I haven't made up the sign yet so now I can get the updated name.

 

Steve

Born in the Bronx

Raised in Brooklyn

Matured In Wai`anae

I can't be held responsible for anything I say or do....LOL

Hilo Jason Grand Master

Hilo Jason

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Mine never throws a red leaf, but still a really nice looking palm.  Hope yours does. 

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WaianaeCrider Grand Master

WaianaeCrider

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On 8/22/2022 at 1:03 PM, WaianaeCrider said:

Been in the shade house about 2 weeks, time to plant out.  Dug the hole yesterday afternoon and got it in the ground before lunch.  It's right on the main path so I can't wait for that first new RED leaf.

 

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Update.  Almost 1 year and it's growing but I haven't seen any red yet.

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Seems happy so I bought another and planted it in a spot where it will get a lot more light.  Gonna put a Red Cedar in the bed behind it.  The cedar is only about 1 foot tall.

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Steve

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Billeb Veteran

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Ironically I just picked one up a 1G from @DoomsDave a few days ago. @Palmizand I stopped by and after seeing his, I had to try one. Dave, please post your baby if you get a chance and show this species is indeed possible in CA.
I’m hoping for some growth….any growth different than the rest of the California hopefuls who have tried. Glutton for punishment most likely. 
 

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Tracy Grand Master

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8 hours ago, Billeb said:

Ironically I just picked one up a 1G from @DoomsDave a few days ago. @Palmizand I stopped by and after seeing his, I had to try one. Dave, please post your baby if you get a chance and show this species is indeed possible in CA.
I’m hoping for some growth….any growth different than the rest of the California hopefuls who have tried. Glutton for punishment most likely. 
 

-dale 

They will grow here, just at a very slow speed.  Any setback can be fatal due to the glacial .pace of growth and hence recovery.   Jim was successful as he mentioned above.  I had a couple of failures in the past with them and have forgotten what triggered their ultimate downward spiral.  Hopefully starting larger will make it less susceptible to minor bumps from kids or pets.  Good luck and keep us posted on its growth.

On 8/23/2022 at 2:56 PM, Hilo Jason said:

Mine never throws a red leaf, but still a really nice looking palm.  Hope yours does. 

Any faster for you in Hilo than in Fallbrook Jason?  I assume you tried it in your old garden but don't specifically recall seeing any.

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33.0782 North -117.305 West  at 72 feet elevation

Darold Petty Grand Master

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My small one produced one frond every 30 months and not red!  :mrlooney:

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Hillizard Grand Master

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4 hours ago, Darold Petty said:

My small one produced one frond every 30 months and not red!  :mrlooney:

I lost mine this spring after 3 years of incredibly slow growth outdoors in the ground. The new red leaf was nice... while it lasted.😒

realarch Grand Master

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They are slow, even here in Hilo but, do pick up speed as they age. I planted three from seed on a slope with good drainage and fairly close together because of their sparse habit. 

Mine do throw nice dark red/ maroon leaves but, like other Chambeyronia, some only have a green new leaf. 

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Tim

Hilo, Hawaii

Jim in Los Altos Grand Master

Jim in Los Altos

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Mine threw a very red new leaf every seven to ten months for several years here in the Bay Area but succumbed to last winter’s very very long chilly wet spell. 

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DoomsDave Grand Master

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4 hours ago, Jim in Los Altos said:

Mine threw a very red new leaf every seven to ten months for several years here in the Bay Area but succumbed to last winter’s very very long chilly wet spell. 

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Matt in OC Grand Master

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One of two plants with its one new leaf this year. 

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On 8/24/2022 at 7:56 AM, Hilo Jason said:

Mine never throws a red leaf, but still a really nice looking palm.  Hope yours does. 

Is it old ?

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On 7/12/2023 at 12:00 AM, Darold Petty said:

My small one produced one frond every 30 months and not red!  :mrlooney:

They take 6-8 leaves before they start becoming red 

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realarch Grand Master

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Kris, the three in the garden have always thrown a new red leaf even as small plants. Could be variable like others in the genus.

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Mine shows a maroon/red leaf and is trunking now.

 

 

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Zone 10a at best after 2007 AND 2013, on SW facing hill, 1 1/2 miles from coast in Oceanside, CA. 30-98 degrees, and 45-80deg. about 95% of the time.

"The great workman of nature is time."   ,  "Genius is nothing but a great aptitude for patience."

-George-Louis Leclerc de Buffon-

I do some experiments and learning in my garden with palms so you don't have to experience the pain! Look at my old threads to find various observations and tips!

mike in kurtistown Veteran

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I planted 2 in June 2020 west of a big C. prestoniana. They get lots of full sun in the afternoon. They are doing great, new leaves are always dark red.

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Big Island of Hawaii, windward, rainy side, 740 feet (225 meters) elevation

165 inches (4,200 mm) of rain per year, 66 to 83 deg F (20 to 28 deg C) in summer, 62 to 80 deg F (16.7 to 26.7 Deg C) in winter.

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The last red leaf and today. Such a slow but amazing palm

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D. Morrowii Grand Master

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I have 3 little guys all about this size. Had them a little over a year now. The new leaf blushes red in spots but thats it so far. I’m hoping at least one of them grows into a Texas Chainsaw Massacre blood bath like John and Matt have there.

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On 7/17/2023 at 3:50 AM, John hovancsek said:

The last red leaf and today. Such a slow but amazing palm

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Is that the watermelon form John? Hard to say but I think I see striations on the leaf base. This is right up there with my favourite palms and yours is a beauty!

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On 7/17/2023 at 2:13 PM, D. Morrowii said:

I have 3 little guys all about this size. Had them a little over a year now. The new leaf blushes red in spots but thats it so far. I’m hoping at least one of them grows into a Texas Chainsaw Massacre blood bath like John and Matt have there.

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The blood bath is worth the wait! They get bloodier with age and size.

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The picture above was from a while ago, but I’ve posted it here already. One of my favorite small palms; just gets better and better with time.

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Merlyn Grand Master

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@D. Morrowii any update on your Divaricata?  I have one from Floribunda and am trying to pick a spot for it.  So far I have read they need shade in FL, but also that they are painfully slow.  Any experience with sun in Merritt Island?

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Here’s a shot of the biggest one from a couple of weeks ago. All 3 are still alive but still in pots. I haven’t tried to acclimate any to sun yet. I’m waiting for them to get bigger and for a shady spot. 
 

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