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Cyphosperma balansae 2nd try

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September 19, 20223 yr

Planted one back in 2020 and it seemed happy for about a year. Then one day it looked bad and I noticed it was rotting in the ground. Guess bad drainage there.

Trying again in a different location. Hope it works better here.

By the way the last picture is one of the PAINT pens I use to make labels. PAINT lasts for over a decade.

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

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September 19, 20223 yr

From my experience here in California they are tender to sun exposure when small but acclimate as they grow.

I have 3 in solid clay that are always wet and they don't mind it.

My experiences at least.

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September 20, 20223 yr

9 hours ago, TomJ said:

From my experience here in California they are tender to sun exposure when small but acclimate as they grow.

I have 3 in solid clay that are always wet and they don't mind it.

My experiences at least.

Can you detail sun exposure / watering schedule and how big they are now vs when you planted? I’ve got one I need to plant out in the spring and only wanna swing at this once!

thanks.

-dale

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September 20, 20223 yr

11 hours ago, Billeb said:

Can you detail sun exposure / watering schedule and how big they are now vs when you planted? I’ve got one I need to plant out in the spring and only wanna swing at this once!

thanks.

-dale

Based on photos, mine seems to be growing slower than Matt's (OC) and Tom's which are now getting more sun as they have grown bigger. Mine is in heavier shade, on the north side of the house with shade from adjacent palms east and west. So perhaps more sun like they are providing. On watering schedule, I have fast draining sandy soil, water drip 2 times per week during summer with 3 emitters committed to this one and that station runs for about 30 minutes. Since I have orchids nearby that I hand water, it gets added hand watering when I water those, so more than most of the palms in the yard.

Listen to Tom on the added sunlight as I wish I knew that when I planted mine, but its too late now.

33.0782 North -117.305 West at 72 feet elevation