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So a crazy thing happened to me. I was on my way to class in Baton Rouge and an oil company truck lost its trailer on the interstate right in front of me. It ripped the front corner of my car off and she is now totaled. The reason I am sharing this is because when I went to get my belongings out of the car in a little Louisiana town where it ended up, the dealership had the most beautiful Butia odorata in the parking lot. It had a gorgeous tapered trunk and it looked like it naturally shed its boots. I was really down and out but this really brightened up my day! It's funny how little things like that can really change your mood.

Hello I saw an older thread that mentioned Mule palms for sale . I am trying to buy a couple of Mule palms out here in Souther California. I cannot find them even at the Big box stores. Does anyone know where I can buy online and shipped that is not super expensive?? Thankyou

Try Jungle Music Palms. They're located north of San Diego. I'm sure you'll find what you're looking for. Go to their website and explore.

I’m just glad you are ok. Yes , that is a nice palm. I think it was probably trimmed on the trunk , although some will lose their leaf bases on their own. I hope it works out that you end up with another nice Mustang . Harry

I recommend to start with the regular palms. After establishing a canopy you could try the more tender ones. However, I strongly doubt that any archontophoenix can survive more than two winters there. If you want to see how you can create a tropical look with more or less ordinary and easily available plants, have a look at this camping site: https://maps.app.goo.gl/EG7dFdHbbZrfwdzZ6?g_st=com.google.maps.preview.copy

The PSST April meeting will be on April 26th.

Once they get a few meters of height they're easier to distinguish. Cunninghamiana will have green leaf underside while alexandrae will be silvery. And cunninghamiana has ramenta (red fuzz) along petiole bases.

I’m pleased to announce that this Hedyscepe has been sold - sort of. To explain: Three Palm Talkers have expressed interest (thank you all!); the big thing is getting it home from the sellers’ place. It’s in a big and heavy pot and the buyer will need a truck and a helper to move it. Completing the purchase is contingent on transport. I’ll advise as things develop and thank you all for your interest and attention! Keeping things palmy ……

Pearland washys A huge planting of dactys in Webster -Kemah area these where ironically planted days before the 2022 freeze and have recovered nicely!