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Forums

  1. THE IPS - INTERNATIONAL PALM SOCIETY

    1. PRESIDENT’S PAGE

      Direct line to/from the current IPS President Dr. Andy Hurwitz

      • 26 posts
      IPS President
      Save the Species, 2024
      IPS President,

    2. IPS GENERAL DISCUSSIONS

      News/Notices/Announcements], Questions, Suggestions, Etc.

      • 567 posts
      Cindy Adair
      What level of membership is required to gain access to the archived journals?
      Cindy Adair,

    3. IPS NEWSLETTER LIBRARY

      LINK TO IPS NEWLETTER LIBRARY - ALL ISSUES

      • 20 posts
      IPS Newsletter Editor
      May-June 2026 International Palm Society Newsletter – The Palm Hero Award & Vietnam Part Two
      IPS Newsletter Editor,

    4. IPS BIENNIALS

      Special Adventures

      • 5k posts
      Jeff Searle
      2026 biennial
      Jeff Searle,

    5. LOCAL CHAPTER AFFILIATES

      Listings for various local IPS Affiliates - You can join for Newsletters, Garden Tours, etc.

      • 51 posts
      Harry’s Palms
      how to find local group
      Harry’s Palms,

  2. Palmtalk

    1. DISCUSSING PALM TREES WORLDWIDE

      Identification, Cultivation, Landscaping, General Interest, START HERE

      • 695.3k posts
      happypalms
      Who wants an Arenga engleri hedge
      happypalms,

    2. COLD HARDY PALMS

      Selecting and growing palms for colder climates.

      • 90k posts
      Chester B
      Texas Palms
      Chester B,

    3. PALMS IN POTS

      Interior, Greenhouse, Nursery, or Container Ranch

      • 21.3k posts
      badgermole00
      Can you help me save my potted areca palm?
      badgermole00,

    4. OUR COMMUNITY OF PALM PEOPLE

      The Personalities of the Palm World

      • 92 posts
      Rachael_Holahan
      BEARE, Elena - Director
      Rachael_Holahan,

    5. PALMAS Y PALMERAS EN ESPAÑOL (Spanish Forum)

      El Foro de la IPS en Lengua Castellana

      • 4.9k posts
      Hillizard
      Ceroxylon sasaimae
      Hillizard,

    6. TRAVEL LOGS

      Palms from local trips and exotic travels, Chapter Meetings, and Botanical Gardens.

      • 43.6k posts
      kinzyjr
      Recent Travels in Indonesia
      kinzyjr,

    7. WEATHER / CLIMATE

      • 79.4k posts
      SubTropicRay
      For some, Florida drought is getting very "extreme"
      SubTropicRay,

    8. FREEZE DAMAGE DATA

      Share Your Experiences of Palm Hardiness

      • 5.7k posts
      letstalkpalms
      2026_02 - Preliminary cold damage to my palms after 23F, Central Florida
      letstalkpalms,

    9. AFFILIATE NEWS AND  MEETING DATES

      Calender of Events

      • 5.8k posts
      CFPACS
      Central Florida Palm & Cycad Society - Fall 2026 Meeting
      CFPACS,

    10. PALM EXCHANGE - PLANTS, SEEDS, & "PALMY" ITEMS FOR SALE / SWAP

      Palms/Seeds Offered and Located

      • 48.8k posts
      Jp foster1
      Fresh Pelagodoxa mesocarpa SEEDs
      Jp foster1,

  3. Off Topic Forums

    1. TROPICAL LOOKING PLANTS - Other Than Palms

      • 115.6k posts
      aztropic
      Colvillea racemosa
      aztropic,

    2. OHANA NUI  -  OFF TOPIC SUB-FORUM

      IPS Friends and Family
      "Ohana Nui" - Hawaiian for extended family

      • 70.4k posts
      Daryl
      Sunsets
      Daryl,

    3. MEMORIALS

      Thoughts and memories of fellow members

      • 1.7k posts
      SubTropicRay
      RIP Walt in Lake Placid
      SubTropicRay,

    4. ADMINISTRATION

      Suggestions, problems, or questions related to the smooth operation of the site.

      • 3.4k posts
      Than
      an exchanges & sales sub-forum for Europe?
      Than,

    5. FORUM BASICS FOR BEGINNERS

      Info on Using and Enjoying the Forum

      • 1.5k posts
      Kreps
      Testing
      Kreps,

  4. TAHINA PRESERVATION PROJECT

    1. A SURPRISE DISCOVERY - THE STORY UNFOLDS

      Read the step-by-step exciting discovery as it unfolded right here on PalmTalk

      • 2 posts
      waykoolplantz
      THE TOPIC THAT STARTED EVERYTHING - A Must Read.
      waykoolplantz,

    2. TAHINA QUESTIONS, FEEDBACK, AND FAQs

      Ask you questions, look for answers, and add any ideas or feedback here.

      • 11 posts
      Phoenikakias
      How Can I Get Those Cool Tahina Banners & Badges
      Phoenikakias,

    3. GROWING AND DISCUSSING TAHINA

      Stories and experiences surrounding Tahina.

      • 100 posts
      PalmBossTampa
      Tahina palms in public gardens?
      PalmBossTampa,

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  • Total Posts 1.2m

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