First bloom spathe

[awkonradi]

I am the most lazy gardener in the world.  I grow palms by throwing seeds around my yard, and seeing what sprouts and survives.  Brahea edulis is my best success.  Here is my largest, which is about 17 years from seed, throwing its first bloom spathe.

[Johnny Palmseed]

The Mother Nature way! Excellent! I have failed with different batches of various palm seeds only to find them growing as volunteers under the parent or in the discard pile. As long as you’re happy with the results, it’s probably the best way to grow the plant.

[Jim in Los Altos]

Andrei, CongratuLations on the maturing of your B. edulis! Mine’s roughly ten years older than yours. It flowers profusely but I remove the inflorescence before the flowers open because, honestly, I can’t stand the smell that emanates from them. It’s a strong urine-like odor and attracts flies instead of bees. If the palm were in a more open area, it would likely be okay. Your’s looks to be in a more open area.  
 

[Harry’s Palms]

3 hours ago, Jim in Los Altos said:

Andrei, CongratuLations on the maturing of your B. edulis! Mine’s roughly ten years older than yours. It flowers profusely but I remove the inflorescence before the flowers open because, honestly, I can’t stand the smell that emanates from them. It’s a strong urine-like odor and attracts flies instead of bees. If the palm were in a more open area, it would likely be okay. Your’s looks to be in a more open area.  
 

I had no idea that they emit an odor! I have been down the hill when mine is blooming and never noticed it. My gardener cuts them once they go to seed. The inflorescence is cool looking though . Harry