On 3/4/2024 at 3:11 PM, DTS said:

70F out again, wonder if I should be happy or concerned, lol.

Its normal at this point, 70s atleast once a week is the norm here in chicago, and thankfully we didn't get hit by the storms tonight, hopefully nor did others in PalmTalk. 4 people died and around 100-200 people injured from tornadoes in indiana, horrible storm. They said texas was going to get hit bad, looks like indiana had the worst of it. Cool down is coming so get ready and get those potted plants back in.

Update: This Sabal Causiarum seedling is the only one out of the other 3 that successfully survived here (The one next to the Needle Palm)

Soon, I shall plant the Butia finally..

I moved my potted needles outdoors this week. They did not like being indoors

18 hours ago, Leelanau Palms said:

I moved my potted needles outdoors this week. They did not like being indoors

I've had my potted windmill out since February, took it in once in March, but yeah so warm this year. Already planted cannas and multiple bulbs for 80 degree weather next week!

My trachys will go out soon, when the overnight temps don't threaten

3 minutes ago, Leelanau Palms said:

My trachys will go out soon, when the overnight temps don't threaten

I ended putting the big sago in the ground a couple days ago. I’ll probably wait till May to plabt the Butia

Chanaedorea in the ground! (joking)

 

Burying the pot makes it look believable 

Edited April 13, 20242 yr by DTS

I want to believe!

Update: Couldn't help myself and planted the Butia today. The temperatures aren't too cold at night so it should be good. The Musa Basjoo's rhizome is still alive aswell.

Would love pics

3 minutes ago, Leelanau Palms said:

Would love pics

my bad

Beautiful. Fun. Crazy. Exciting. Congratulations,  palm dad!

16 hours ago, DTS said:

my bad

Look's like im behind, a little too early to put the potted chamedorea in the ground but you do you. Weather looks okay for you, mine looks just a bit better so I'll be planting some bananas next week and start the front-yard landscaping next week. I got a hold of a big queen palm so thats probably going in the ground, and if you can get the materials you should try the queen palm or more sensitive palms.

This might be the most northern S. Causiarum ever!

Here is another pic of the whole thing. I stated to decorate around it with some rocks and Sempervivums. The strawberries will probably just fill in the rest soon.

 

Needle looks good. Is it putting out growth?

15 minutes ago, Leelanau Palms said:

Needle looks good. Is it putting out growth?

I don’t think so right now, but it should start again soon.

Well, I decided to take the plunge today, hoping for some good rain the next 36 hours.

Couple more pics. Unfortunately, wind kicked up pretty good on their first day in the ground

3 minutes ago, Leelanau Palms said:

Well, I decided to take the plunge today, hoping for some good rain the next 36 hours.

They all look nice right there, good luck! It’s also pretty windy down here too, but a nice warm 82 degrees.

I fear I damaged the roots of one during planting....heard a crunch at one point during firming it in 😱😖

I pulled some roots out from my new planted windmill should be fine. I don't have pics and yes it has been windy and some bad thunderstorms are pulling up later tonight making this day worse. 

It’s nice hearing all the Gray Tree Frogs again..

The only thing my needle wants to do is flower 😂

On 4/28/2024 at 3:05 PM, DTS said:

The only thing my needle wants to do is flower 😂

Too bad I don't have a male needle palm aswell so I can get seeds

Missed it by a day (again), but just wanted tall to know that it’s now been 3 years since I first planted the Needle Palm!

Very cool! Looking good. I would think it's survival odds have increased a lot.

36 minutes ago, Leelanau Palms said:

Very cool! Looking good. I would think it's survival odds have increased a lot.

Thanks! Also, I just noticed that a second offshoot is coming up too! 

So far NOT so good!

Found out the needle decided to spear pull on me

 

 

Oh NO!! So sorry! Ugh! 😢😢😢

13 minutes ago, DTS said:

So far NOT so good!

Found out the needle decided to spear pull on me

 

 

I already put peroxide down i to the cavity, the other new growth didn’t pull out so that’s somewhat of a relief. @Allen could you help me on this one?

39 minutes ago, DTS said:

I already put peroxide down i to the cavity, the other new growth didn’t pull out so that’s somewhat of a relief. @Allen could you help me on this one?

Is this the 3 year one?  Spray with copper fungicide down there and it has a 50/50 of growing a spear.  Lots of times though needles lose the trunk.  If the fronds on that trunk stay gree much better.  if they all turn brown = 👎

13 minutes ago, Allen said:

Is this the 3 year one?  Spray with copper fungicide down there and it has a 50/50 of growing a spear.  Lots of times though needles lose the trunk.  If the fronds on that trunk stay gree much better.  if they all turn brown = 👎

Hopefully i don’t lose the main trunk. Idk that made it decide to spear pull like that. Im pretty sure the other new growth was growing a little bit, and it’s trying to flower so idk whats going on 😭

15 minutes ago, DTS said:

Hopefully i don’t lose the main trunk. Idk that made it decide to spear pull like that. Im pretty sure the other new growth was growing a little bit, and it’s trying to flower so idk whats going on 😭

Looking back at the pic the full spear didn't pull and fronds around it are green so I think it has a good chance of growing by June.  Spray 1 time per week with copper fungicide after any rain or spray one time and dry cover till you see spear moving

Good luck! We're pulling for you. Keep us updated.

Some good news that doesn't relate to the needle is that the Butia doesn't seem to have transplant shock and is starting grow out 2 new spears!  [No pictures yet]

On 4/14/2024 at 7:44 PM, DTS said:

my bad

I started a pindo journey in a pot today, courtesy of Eureka Farms. Just a baby, but I'm a proud papa.

Idk if I should move this Sabal Causiarum seedling away from the needle palm. 

I'd leave it alone b/c may be a lot going on underground for it. Just my 2 cents 😊