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Northwest Florida Happenings

MrTropical
MrTropical
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Hey y’all. I recently moved to Northwest Florida from coastal North Carolina, and with that, I can finally plant out my potted palms. To start off this thread, here’s the Needle Palm finally in the ground this morning…

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Northwest Florida - USDA Zone 9A

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    What's that white stuff on the ground? 

     

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    3 minutes ago, SeanK said:

    What's that white stuff on the ground? 

     

    That is pure sand. There’s also a small pile of shells if that’s what you’re referring to. 

    Northwest Florida - USDA Zone 9A

    6 minutes ago, MrTropical said:

    That is pure sand. There’s also a small pile of shells if that’s what you’re referring to. 

    Lucky you. Up here it's hard red clay. 

    Maybe you can find a B.odorata at a good price.

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    1 minute ago, SeanK said:

    Lucky you. Up here it's hard red clay. 

    Maybe you can find a B.odorata at a good price.

    I remember the days of hard red clay in western NC. It’s no fun for palm planting. I’ve been checking out the local Facebook Marketplace for any deals that may pop up. 

    Northwest Florida - USDA Zone 9A

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    I intend to keep zone-pushing palms to a minimum, but I did want to try a Pygmy Date here in NW Florida…

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    Northwest Florida - USDA Zone 9A

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    I don’t want to sound too demanding but northwest florida as in like st pete, tampa, or higher? Either way whatever place you’re at is an upgrade from NC. Just curious as to what conditions you’re in now.

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    2 minutes ago, TropicsEnjoyer said:

    I don’t want to sound too demanding but northwest florida as in like st pete, tampa, or higher? Either way whatever place you’re at is an upgrade from NC. Just curious as to what conditions you’re in now.

    I’m located in the western panhandle of Florida, not far from the Crestview area. 

    Northwest Florida - USDA Zone 9A

    1 minute ago, MrTropical said:

    I’m located in the western panhandle of Florida, not far from the Crestview area. 

    ah ok so you’re pretty far north still then, at least for florida standards 

    23 hours ago, MrTropical said:

    I intend to keep zone-pushing palms to a minimum, but I did want to try a Pygmy Date here in NW Florida…

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    A big trash can and some weight to cover those roebellinis on cold nights 

    24 minutes ago, MrTropical said:

    I’m located in the western panhandle of Florida, not far from the Crestview area. 

    Try to source C.radicalis and microsoadix.

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    Great night to plant the clearance rack Washy…

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    Northwest Florida - USDA Zone 9A

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    On 5/10/2026 at 8:03 AM, MrTropical said:

    Hey y’all. I recently moved to Northwest Florida from coastal North Carolina, and with that, I can finally plant out my potted palms. To start off this thread, here’s the Needle Palm finally in the ground this morning…

    Congratulations on your new digs.  Looking forward to watching your progress over time. 

    Lakeland, FL: USDA Zone 2023: 10a  2012: 9b  1990: 9a | Record Low: 20F/-6.67C (Jan. 1985, Dec.1962)

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    Just planted the Sabal Causiarum today…can’t wait to see the growth on this one. 

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    Northwest Florida - USDA Zone 9A

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    Some photos of the garden over the past week…

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    Northwest Florida - USDA Zone 9A

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    @MrTropical Looks like you're enjoying your new digs already.

    Lakeland, FL: USDA Zone 2023: 10a  2012: 9b  1990: 9a | Record Low: 20F/-6.67C (Jan. 1985, Dec.1962)

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