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Palm questions answered by Artificial Intelligence!


Allen

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Ask your cold hardy palm question and I will tell you what Chat GPT says!  It's pretty amusing and smart.  If you are not familiar with Chat GPT it is a AI system that will talk to you in a chat like manner.

Who will go first!  Post your question

Edited by Allen

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I'll have a go.  Here is a sample Chat GPT interaction.  The poem is scary...  Bold is what I typed in.

hello
 
Chat GPT

Hello! How can I help you today?

 
is a jelly palm's fruit edible?
Chat GPT

The jelly palm (Butia capitata) is a species of palm tree that is native to South America. The fruit of the jelly palm is edible and is often used to make jelly, hence the name. The fruit has a sweet, tangy taste and can be eaten fresh or used to make jams, jellies, and syrups. The jelly palm is also known as the pindo palm, and the jelly it produces is sometimes called "pindo palm jelly."

do you have a recipe for it?
 
Chat GPT

Here is a simple recipe for making jelly from the fruit of the jelly palm:

Ingredients:

  • 4 cups of jelly palm fruit
  • 4 cups of water
  • 4 cups of sugar
  • 1 package of powdered pectin

Instructions:

  1. Wash and hull the jelly palm fruit, and chop it into small pieces.
  2. In a large pot, combine the chopped fruit, water, and sugar. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
  3. Once the mixture reaches a boil, reduce the heat to medium-low and let it simmer for about 30 minutes, or until the fruit is very soft.
  4. Use a potato masher or a fork to mash the fruit to release the juice.
  5. Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth to remove the solids.
  6. Return the juice to the pot and bring it to a boil again.
  7. Add the powdered pectin to the pot and stir until it is completely dissolved.
  8. Let the mixture boil for 1 minute, then remove it from the heat.
  9. Skim off any foam that has formed on the surface.
  10. Pour the jelly into sterilized jars and let it cool to room temperature.

Note: You can also use other fruit juice or sugar to taste.

This recipe can make around 6 cups of jelly. Store the jelly in the refrigerator and enjoy it on toast, in sandwiches, or as a topping for ice cream or pancakes.

 
can a pindo palm stay in a pot?
Chat GPT

Pindo palm, also known as Butia capitata, is a slow-growing species of palm tree that can be grown in a pot, but it is important to keep in mind that it will eventually outgrow the container. Pindo palms can grow up to 20 feet tall and have a spread of about 10 feet, so it's best to choose a large container if you plan to keep it in a pot for an extended period of time.

When growing pindo palm in a pot, it's essential to use a well-draining potting mix and to make sure that the container has drainage holes at the bottom. It's also important to make sure that the soil stays consistently moist, but not waterlogged. Pindo palms prefer full sun to partial shade, so be sure to place the container in an area that receives at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day.

It's also essential to re-pot the palm tree as it grows, and eventually it will outgrow the container and may require to be planted in the ground. When the palm tree is getting too big for its container, it's best to transplant it to a larger container or in the ground if possible.

It's important to keep in mind that pindo palms are cold-sensitive, and temperatures below 20°F can damage or kill the tree. If you live in an area that experiences frost or freezing temperatures, it's best to bring the container indoors or place it in a protected area during the winter.

write a poem about a windmill palm tree
 
Chat GPT
A windmill palm stands tall and grand

With fronds that dance in sea and sand

It sways and twists in ocean breeze

A natural wonder, full of ease

 

Its trunk is rough and deeply grooved

A symbol of the palm tree's proofed

Against the storms that rage and roar

It stands steadfast, forever more

 

As winds of change come sweeping by

The windmill palm stands reaching high

A beacon of resilience and grace

In this ever-changing, dynamic place

 

So let us take a leaf from its book

And learn to weather every nook

For just like the windmill palm tree

We too can weather life's wild sea.

 
Edited by Allen

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53 minutes ago, Teegurr said:

Tell some palm tree jokes

  1. Why did the palm tree go to the beach? To get a little more sun!

  2. What do you call a palm tree with no leaves? A palm tree!

  3. Why did the coconut go to the doctor? Because it was feeling a little nutty!

  4. What do you call a palm tree that can play the guitar? A palm-ist!

  5. Why did the palm tree cross the road? To get away from the palm reader!

  6. Why do palm trees never get tired? They're always palm-ered!

Hope you enjoy them!

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YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@tntropics - 60+ In-ground 7A palms - (Sabal) minor(7 large + 27 seedling size, 3 dwarf),  brazoria(1) , birmingham(4), etonia (1) louisiana(5), palmetto (1), riverside (1),  (Trachycarpus) fortunei(7), wagnerianus(1),  Rhapidophyllum hystrix(7),  15' Mule-Butia x Syagrus(1),  Blue Butia capitata(1) +Tons of tropical plants.  Recent Yearly Lows -1F, 12F, 11F, 18F, 16F, 3F, 3F, 6F, 3F, 1F, 16F, 17F, 6F, 8F

 

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