Oraniopsis appendiculata germinating

[happypalms]

A few months ago I was fortunate enough to get my little cultivation fingers on some oraniopsis appendiculata seeds I was told that they dislike root disturbance so as they appear I will transplant them into deep forest tubes for optimal root development in deep tubes one slow Australian growing palm well worth growing bottom heating at around 26 degrees Celsius with low temperatures of 22 degrees so not a lot of heat but warm none the less they are just begging to appear so iam expecting a few more over the next few months time will tell.

[Jonathan Haycock]

Germinating Oraniopsis is such a worthwhile venture as it's a lovely palm, and not that slow if happy. I've just acquired a 3rd established seedling, which will all get planted in my modest 1100 m2 plot in due course. Hopefully a male and female in the mix, but not assured at those numbers I know.

[happypalms]

5 hours ago, Jonathan Haycock said:

Germinating Oraniopsis is such a worthwhile venture as it's a lovely palm, and not that slow if happy. I've just acquired a 3rd established seedling, which will all get planted in my modest 1100 m2 plot in due course. Hopefully a male and female in the mix, but not assured at those numbers I know.

They are a good palm well worth growing not that slow in good conditions but slow to make a trunk iam still learning about this palm but it’s a true water lover but I think you might be waiting a long long time for them to flower perhaps your children will be lucky enough to see them flower but not in my lifetime I will see my ones flower good luck watching it flower.

[David B]

How did you get on with germination Richard. I read they germinate slowly over a number of years? 

[happypalms]

3 hours ago, David B said:

How did you get on with germination Richard. I read they germinate slowly over a number of years? 

Some are still popping up now. I would say from the seed batch I got all up 30 percent to strike. But iam grateful for the number that I got. 

[peachy]

They really are a beautiful palm but I don't have the lifespan left to enjoy having a fully grown one. No point planting for the future generations either.  They always end up bulldozed or cut down around here.

Peachy

 

[happypalms]

On 6/16/2025 at 8:48 PM, peachy said:

They really are a beautiful palm but I don't have the lifespan left to enjoy having a fully grown one. No point planting for the future generations either.  They always end up bulldozed or cut down around here.

Peachy

 

I don’t ever think I will see a Joey set seed any time soon. The  only way I will see that happen is if the plant one on top of me. At least I have access to Coffs botanical gardens for future generations and hopefully they won’t get removed. 
Richard 

[Harry’s Palms]

On 6/16/2025 at 3:48 AM, peachy said:

They really are a beautiful palm but I don't have the lifespan left to enjoy having a fully grown one. No point planting for the future generations either.  They always end up bulldozed or cut down around here.

Peachy

 

At 70 years old , the palms I’m planting now will be for someone else to see mature . I can enjoy them until then , waiting for each new frond . I have plenty of mature palms to admire . My daughter will probably sell our house but who knows , today is all we have and it is a gift …..especially with a garden to enjoy. Harry