On the potting bench licuala var tuckeri one variegated.

[happypalms]

It’s raining again! So a bit of potting ip for a spot of fun, this time a few late comers in the licuala department, the last to germinate after I already picked out about 50 seedlings already. I did manage to get one variegated seedling from this batch so quite lucky so far. And he’s onto his second leaf and holding true. Locally sourced seeds so I had a good germination rate. Time will tell how they go just the one variegated one is enough for me to be happy about the situation! And no the spider didnt seem to mind me working around him, or visa versa! 

[Harry’s Palms]

Fingers crossed on the variegated one , they look like they are healthy. Spider standing watch , hopefully not one of the nasty ones. Harry

[happypalms]

On 6/3/2025 at 9:46 PM, Harry’s Palms said:

Fingers crossed on the variegated one , they look like they are healthy. Spider standing watch , hopefully not one of the nasty ones. Harry

He might hold true, the only spider we worry about is the red back she is a pretty nasty one and the funnel web is the real killer in Australia, oh and the white tailed spider that rots your flesh away after been bitten and as usual we have them all in my area. 
Richard 

[tim_brissy_13]

1 hour ago, happypalms said:

He might hold true, the only spider we worry about is the red back she is a pretty nasty one and the funnel web is the real killer in Australia, oh and the white tailed spider that rots your flesh away after been bitten and as usual we have them all in my area. 
Richard 

Not a single death from a spider in Australia since the 70s. The danger is probably a bit overplayed and that looks like a harmless huntsman. That being said, doesn’t mean I’m not terrified of them 😆

[happypalms]

6 minutes ago, tim_brissy_13 said:

Not a single death from a spider in Australia since the 70s. The danger is probably a bit overplayed and that looks like a harmless huntsman. That being said, doesn’t mean I’m not terrified of them 😆

Yer only one recorded death  from a red back  ever recorded. And the funnel web get to hospital in time and you will live. Mind you I don’t think I will be picking up any funnel web spiders in a hurry. 

[JohnAndSancho]

3 hours ago, happypalms said:

He might hold true, the only spider we worry about is the red back she is a pretty nasty one and the funnel web is the real killer in Australia, oh and the white tailed spider that rots your flesh away after been bitten and as usual we have them all in my area. 
Richard 

As your intern, what kind of protective gear do I get? I am terrified of spiders. I got bit by a brown recluse when I was little and never got over it. If it has more than 4 legs I don't like it. 

[happypalms]

22 minutes ago, JohnAndSancho said:

As your intern, what kind of protective gear do I get? I am terrified of spiders. I got bit by a brown recluse when I was little and never got over it. If it has more than 4 legs I don't like it. 

Well let me think about that. ☝️

[happypalms]

I thought about it how about a good a pair of running shoes that way to get the hell outta there a lot faster🤣

[peachy]

What a spectacular sight that Licuala could make one day. Never heard of species tuckeri before however. What is the difference between them and a regular ramsayii ?

 

[happypalms]

2 minutes ago, peachy said:

What a spectacular sight that Licuala could make one day. Never heard of species tuckeri before however. What is the difference between them and a regular ramsayii ?

 

Well no thorns apparently!

Richard

[happypalms]

Just now, happypalms said:

Well no thorns apparently!

Richard

And they will have to pry it from dead fingers to get it from me as well. 
Richard