A few more going in the garden, an Areca Laos dwarf it lived through winter so it can go in the ground. And a couple of plumosa one you don’t see much of on palm talk, I have seen them planted in full blazing sun and looking good, the only time I seen it having trouble was on a 43 degree day in a paved lined courtyard, absolutely scorching heat and the crownshaft sort of cooked and it split, the palm has since recovered and has a black wound but is doing fine. And a draceana goldieana just for a bit of tropical colour, spring is here so time get the water into the garden with all the new plants! 

Chamaedorea plumosa is a favourite of mine. I got 2 from Happypalms about 2 years ago.  One is in full sun but grows slowly.  The other gets full sun from 10am until 3pm and grew like a rocket. Overall height now is pushing 3 metres even though it was ripped out of the ground by the cyclone earlier this year. I popped it back in and it was fine. It even sent out some aerial roots.

I have had no luck with the very tropical Arecas. Whenever I see them it is always late in summer and they don't get time to acclimatise.  Maybe if I could find some early spring,  they might stand a chance.

Peachy 

17 minutes ago, peachy said:

Chamaedorea plumosa is a favourite of mine. I got 2 from Happypalms about 2 years ago.  One is in full sun but grows slowly.  The other gets full sun from 10am until 3pm and grew like a rocket. Overall height now is pushing 3 metres even though it was ripped out of the ground by the cyclone earlier this year. I popped it back in and it was fine. It even sent out some aerial roots.

I have had no luck with the very tropical Arecas. Whenever I see them it is always late in summer and they don't get time to acclimatise.  Maybe if I could find some early spring,  they might stand a chance.

Peachy 

Glad they are growing well for you, they will tolerate a lot of sun, just add good soil and water. Super good grower and they get at least 5 meters tall if not more. Try are a Areca songenthensis, tough as peachy and quite a nice palm! 

I have seen the C. Plumosa do well in sun but then , I have seen them failing in some folks yards. I wonder if the owners didn’t water enough as they were large groupings of mature palms . Harry

4 hours ago, Harry’s Palms said:

I have seen the C. Plumosa do well in sun but then , I have seen them failing in some folks yards. I wonder if the owners didn’t water enough as they were large groupings of mature palms . Harry

Plumosa are tolerant of dry soil, but definitely appreciate a good drink. But still a lovely palm especially when a juvenile, after a lot of years they are way up in the air heading for the canopy.

Richard