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Axel, Filling in the pool/ koi pond, as seen in these pictures, opened up an area for several more palm species. Archontophoenix, Burretiokentia, Bassalinia, Chambeyronia, Pritchardia, Bentickia, Howea, Syagrus, Rhopalostylis, Geonoma, Dypsis, Chamaedorea, Cyphophoenix, and Pinanga are some of the genus growing in that former pool area. The new area for planting was created three years ago.

I suppose you could use it . I use perlite . I just bought a pretty big bag at Ace for $10. The thing with styrofoam is that it is hard to contain. Little pieces go everywhere when you break it up. Harry

I have not had that issue , but then I only fertilize the palms that need it . I use an organic powdery fertilizer that mixes in easily with the damp soil . I haven’t had any overlapping consequences fertilizing palms that are close together . We don’t get a lot of rain and I water manually with a hose. Harry I fertilize these , in the second photo , before spreading fresh bark down . In the first photo only the Chambeyronia and Dioon get fertilizer . I spread the fertilizer about 12”-18” out from the trunk and mix it in the top soil . Then I move the bark back . I have seen others broadcast fertilizer throughout the yard , but I target the drip circle of individual palms. Harry

I think all you really need is a circle cleared around each palm , break the soil surface within the circle with a claw , soak the soil , then fertilize the next day and mix the fertilizer in . Harry

The other thing is that some of the smaller ones eventually become larger ones! Like that Dioon Spinalosa that some refer to as “Giant Dioon”. Ask me how I know 😂. Harry Night time here . It just opened a new set of fronds.

I've been over to Indonesia a few times in the last couple of years. Always interesting to see the sights...beaches, rainforest, volcanoes and all the local culture etc...so very different to home in Darwin! Suprisingly not as hot as I thought it would be. But all that volcanic soil, good rainfall and tropical temps makes for a very lush landscape...Have seen quite a few native palm species growing in natural habitat, plus the milions of coconut palms everywhre (although the Rhino Beetle is doing a fair bit of damage unfortunately) Fortunately it is only a two and a half hour flight to Bali from Darwin, and reasonably priced. Internal fights are super cheap. Over the top of Kilingking beach So many volcanoes on the flights from Darwin to Bali and from Bali to Java Rural life Plenty of bamboo forests Rural villages everywhere in Java Pinanga javana Caryota rumphiana Calamus sp Corypha utan Areca catechu Caryota rumphiana Plenty more if you'd like to see...

Here is another member of that cohort of FB babies. It is about 15 ft tall with a swollen base. Petiole coloration is a dull orange-red. No obvious sign of distichous leaf arrangement so far. Filtered light in morning and late afternoon, otherwise full sun. Growing in black volcanic cinder and compost. At about 8 o'clock you can see a white fuzzy blob in the background. Check the 'Color Thread' to see the current Prestoea acuminata bloom. Standard 5 Gal (20 L) bucket for scale. I got seeds of the very similar Orania ravaka several years ago. They geminated quickly and looked ok in pots, but withered away after I put them in the ground. No idea what went wrong.

Neither Parajubaea nor Butia are self cleaning palms and, therefore, the hybrid is not as well. Occasional pruning of old dying/dead fronds is necessary.

The only problem is I keep saving all the good places for all the good stuff, and that’s a problem because I have so many good ones! 🤣 Richard

Coco coir perlite mix just slightly moist, bottom heating set at 30 degrees celcius, in a container of your choice at lest six inches deep. Soak the seeds in water for 24 hours if they are not freshly picked!

Brahea elegans showing the armata portion of its genetics .

Hello :) , I got some fresh new salak fruits, I believe here in Indonesia they sell these fruits 1kg for only a dollar, it taste incredibly sweet and sour at the same time! Just for an info that these fruits I got are called Salacca Zalacca Var. Pondoh (Salak Pondoh) which are cultivated a lot here in Indonesia especially in Java. There are also the other types like Var. Amboinensis and Var. Sumatrana but I haven't tried it yet, but the most popular ones among all of them is the Var. Pondoh (Salak Pondoh). Btw I am planning to also grow the seeds and just grow them in a pot or polybag without planting it directly on the ground because its a type of a clustering and clumping palm and it has a really spikey sharp needles!

Pendulum’s hanging out.

Woohoo, based on my current work schedule a meeting I can attend!!!

I definitely agree that trachycarpus usually looked better in cooler summer climates like the Pacific Northwest and maritime climates of northern Europe. I do see some here in Texas that look good sometimes. They are usually in half a day or more of shade though. This particular windmill did look better on Saturday than in the Google maps image above, even if it won't win any beauty contest. I kinda like the smooth look though, since it reminds me a little of the cocothrinax that were all over when I was at Guantanamo Bay:

Yes I am staying in this neighborhood and it is quite hit and miss with what's surviving and what's dead. Foxtails were all damaged and had about a 20-30% mortality rate Royals were all damaged - I have seen all of them recovering (there's not as many here vs Foxtails. Why? I don't know. I'd prefer Royals since they seem more robust) Christmas - major damage, up to 40% mortality rate Bismarck - Foliage damage, recovering (including those along the Turnpike) Mules - 0 damage Coconut - the single coconut I know of, which is next door so I have been seeing it everyday, took a beating but it is recovering. I'll see if I can snap a photo of the tree itself later. I'm glad that the owner knows what he's doing - this coconut was thriving pre-freeze. Bananas and Bird of Paradise - Completely defoliated, Bananas recovering, a few BoP stalks dead, rest are recovering Some Alexander (King) Palms off of Narcoossee/Tavistock Lakes Bv - up to 40% mortality rate, the survivors look terrible yet alive The landscaping across the neighborhood, which once was very rich and tropical, has since been neutered due to the advective freeze that drove temps down into the mid 20s. By Winnie Palmer Hospital near Downtown Orlando - Foxtails severely damaged with a couple completely cut down.

I just happened to be driving through Seguin today, and I spotted some nice old palmettos at a city park: Given their height, these are likely quite old. I imagine they have seen some pretty extreme cold, heat, and drought over the decades. I hope you all have a had a happy Father's Day!

Did you sell your palm?