Where did they go ?

[OC2Texaspalmlvr]

I couldn't help but think after frequenting a couple HGC's 🤔 where did all the multi potted Livistona chinensis go. By now you could go to just about any garden center and pick these up on the cheap. Even this spring I didn't see any available for full price haha I really wanted to throw a couple in deep shade and watch them stretch out. 

T J 

[Fusca]

15 hours ago, OC2Texaspalmlvr said:

I couldn't help but think after frequenting a couple HGC's 🤔 where did all the multi potted Livistona chinensis go. By now you could go to just about any garden center and pick these up on the cheap. Even this spring I didn't see any available for full price haha I really wanted to throw a couple in deep shade and watch them stretch out. 

T J 

I agree TJ.  Seems that they are not sourcing the same palms as they used to.  When I lived in Houston you could always find large Chamaerops, CIDP, Butia and L. chinensis for sale at HGC.  The past 7 years or so seems to have changed quite a bit - only smaller versions are available if any at all.  The last L. chinensis that I purchased was from Houston Plant and Garden World (in Spring) after not finding any at HGC and it was only a 5-gal size.  Looks like that location is no longer in business along the IH-45 N frontage road just south of FM1960.

[OC2Texaspalmlvr]

@FuscaIt's funny you bring up CIDP , cause there in the same boat as Chinensis and I forgot about how readily available they use to be. HGC palms selection is so overpriced and blaw now , yet I still roll by just to see what could be available haha Robusta hybrids and Queens is all you get now =/ 

T J 

[amh]

Earlier in the summer, I was talking to a local nurseryman and the topic of palm availability came up. Apparently Florida is where most of the palm stock is grown and the shipping restrictions due to lethal bronzing or other diseases has resulted in less palms being available. This could be the reason.

Edited August 6, 2023 by amh

[Las Palmas Norte]

If you're ever put this way, I'll find you  a L. chinensis inside of 10 minutes.

[OC2Texaspalmlvr]

17 hours ago, amh said:

This could be the reason.

That does make sense , especially for CIDP but shouldn't be for Chinensis right ? 

 

6 hours ago, Las Palmas Norte said:

If you're ever put this way, I'll find you  a L. chinensis inside of 10 minutes.

I'm pretty sure if I was out your way Chinensis wouldn't be what I would bringing home = ) 

T J 

[SeanK]

It's like the cold-hardy palms in blue pots that disappeared. 10-inch and 14-inch. Can't remember if it was Costa Farms or Acosta Farms.

[OC2Texaspalmlvr]

8 hours ago, Las Palmas Norte said:

If you're ever put this way, I'll find you  a L. chinensis inside of 10 minutes.

Just checked where you live , I thought you were somewhere more tropical that's awesome that you have Chinensis out your way. 

T J 

[Las Palmas Norte]

15 hours ago, OC2Texaspalmlvr said:

Just checked where you live , I thought you were somewhere more tropical that's awesome that you have Chinensis out your way. 

T J 

They're sold routinely in garden centers but are typically only available in a 3 gallon pot. Growing them outdoors is a challenge in all but the mildest micro-climates, and would need overhead protection to shelter them from our plentiful cold winter rains.

[OC2Texaspalmlvr]

25 minutes ago, Las Palmas Norte said:

They're sold routinely in garden centers but are typically only available in a 3 gallon pot.

They super bud hardy and worth a try in just about any climate 9a and above 

T J 

[Xenon]

I used to throw all of the volunteer seedlings away...glad I kept a few seeing as they're a bit rare nowadays. Parents planted two around 99/2000 and one is still kicking...impressively hardy and tropical looking even in the cold west suburbs of Htown! 

[Robert Cade Ross]

Flamingo gardens in Galveston has a wonderful selection of palm trees and prices are the best I’ve ever seen around here they have 3 or 5 gallon Chinese fan some for under $25 along with saw palmettos a few of the “silver blue form ones “ for $22

[Robert Cade Ross]

6 minutes ago, Xenon said:

I used to throw all of the volunteer seedlings away...glad I kept a few seeing as they're a bit rare nowadays. Parents planted two around 99/2000 and one is still kicking...impressively hardy and tropical looking even in the cold west suburbs of Htown! 

I see them in just about every yard in pearland lol speaking of larger Chinese fan palms 

[OC2Texaspalmlvr]

2 hours ago, Cade said:

they have 3 or 5 gallon Chinese fan some for under $25 along with saw palmettos a few of the “silver blue form ones “ for $22

I have been there a few times,  not exactly convenient then again neither is Maas. That's not a bad price honestly for either. 

T J 

 

[Robert Cade Ross]

12 minutes ago, OC2Texaspalmlvr said:

I have been there a few times,  not exactly convenient then again neither is Maas. That's not a bad price honestly for either. 

T J 

 

Lol I hate driving to Maas it’s soooo far 

[Robert Cade Ross]

HGC Webster has pindo palms $70 + 30% off 

along with some other cool species 

[Meangreen94z]

For anyone looking in the Austin area “The Great Outdoors” Nursery has a few. Occasionally Tillery Street Plant Company and Barton Springs nursery will have them as well.

[amh]

On 8/6/2023 at 5:43 PM, OC2Texaspalmlvr said:

That does make sense , especially for CIDP but shouldn't be for Chinensis right ? 

 

I'm pretty sure if I was out your way Chinensis wouldn't be what I would bringing home = ) 

T J 

The conversation was about palms in general, but it could be just the date palms and Sabal palmetto. 

[OC2Texaspalmlvr]

On 8/9/2023 at 8:05 AM, Cade said:

HGC Webster has pindo palms $70 + 30% off 

along with some other cool species 

What other cool species ? 

T J 

[Robert Cade Ross]

3 hours ago, OC2Texaspalmlvr said:

What other cool species ? 

T J 

There might be 1 or two Archontophoenix cunninghamiana left and dozens of European fan palms along with tons of oversized queen palms lol maybe that’s boring to some Houston people from the recent drama 

[OC2Texaspalmlvr]

12 hours ago, Cade said:

There might be 1 or two Archontophoenix

Those half off yet ? I may snag 1 once they are. 

T J 

[Xenon]

70% off is coming soon 😆...Katy I-10 still has 5-10 15 gal kings and a forest of queens, washies, med fans, etc. 

[Robert Cade Ross]

1 hour ago, OC2Texaspalmlvr said:

Those half off yet ? I may snag 1 once they are. 

T J 

Update I went back for them and they where gone 🥲 stay tuned till march when they get more in lol 

[OC2Texaspalmlvr]

1 hour ago, Cade said:

Update I went back for them and they where gone 🥲 stay tuned till march when they get more in lol 

Someone saw your post and made a move on haha 

T J 

[Robert Cade Ross]

3 hours ago, OC2Texaspalmlvr said:

Someone saw your post and made a move on haha 

T J 

😂

[OC2Texaspalmlvr]

Well I finally found the multi chinensis that have gone missing since Palmageddon haha. Snatched one up at ol Jimbos ! Also threw a King palm double from HGC in the ground this weekend. 

T J 

[Chester B]

27 minutes ago, OC2Texaspalmlvr said:

Well I finally found the multi chinensis that have gone missing since Palmageddon haha. Snatched one up at ol Jimbos ! Also threw a King palm double from HGC in the ground this weekend. 

T J 

Is Jimbos any good?  Its an hour from me so I don't want to go all that way if they don't have a large selection of outdoor plants.

Natius nursery also has chinensis for sale but they raised the prices on all their palms this spring.

[OC2Texaspalmlvr]

7 hours ago, Chester B said:

Is Jimbos any good?

So to be honest I'm pretty partial since it's a local spot with decent prices. Is it a palm nursery not so much. Have I bought my share of palms from them yes ! If your into bromeliads and cactus/succulents then this is worth the trip. If you come up empty there one weekend stop by my house and I'll sell you some palms out of my container ranch haha I have a 25gal Royal im too chicken to put in the ground, I need to send to someone who will.

T J 

 

[Fusca]

15 minutes ago, OC2Texaspalmlvr said:

I have a 25gal Royal im too chicken to put in the ground, I need to send to someone who will.

T J 

You can always plant it here!  😄 Glad you found a nice chinensis - did you have any luck with the seeds I sent you?

[OC2Texaspalmlvr]

9 hours ago, Fusca said:

You can always plant it here!  😄 Glad you found a nice chinensis - did you have any luck with the seeds I sent you?

That is a very good point point Jon haha Success rate much higher where your at for a royal. Surprisingly I haven't had any movement yet on the seeds =/ 

T J 

[ChicagoPalma]

On 8/10/2023 at 7:39 PM, Cade said:

There might be 1 or two Archontophoenix cunninghamiana left and dozens of European fan palms along with tons of oversized queen palms lol maybe that’s boring to some Houston people from the recent drama 

I'd snatch those oversized queens especially if they have some type of trunk and not a stretched out twig because they can be sold up north here for some quick money.