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The pair of flushes are progressing on my little in ground Encephalartos (horridus x woodii) x (horridus x woodii). The main caudex has the two new leaves emerging and one of two pups (yes at this size 2 pups) is also flushing a single new leaf.

It’s just timing, introducing them in the heat of summer is just bad news, potted and newly planted specimens just don’t have the roots to uptake the water. Keep them potted till mid autumn moving them around to different light levels then plant and water, water, water! My impatience makes me my own worst enemy, I recently planted a fair few alexandrae and cunninghamiana straight from nursery shade grown stock in our winter, they both still ended up with a bit of leaf burn, cunninghamiana being the worst.

I have a 5 gallon bucket of seeds available for free. Fruit still attached. Send me your address and quantity and I will send them out. US only. Some of the parent pics attached

Uploaded some new seed sales to eBay. Stoked to offer for the time the Blue Chrysalidocarpus decipiens - which is most likely Going to be a new species Plus Chrysalidocarpus onilahensis “Stiff Leaf”, Brahea moorei, Parajubea sunka, Chrysalidocarpus baronii “Black Stem”

I have a number of different hybrids available in my collection, all produced in limited quantities and, to my knowledge, several of these crosses are not being commercially offered anywhere else in the world. These aren't intended to compete with typical nursery palms. They are premium collector palms for those of us who enjoy growing something genuinely unusual and hard to find. I wanted to specifically highlight three of my more affordable hybrids, which are currently available for $133 delivered. I thought these would be a good introduction to the collection for anyone who has been wanting to try one of my hybrids without stepping into some of the larger and more expensive specimens. The $133 price includes: Palm shipped in its container FREE UPS 2nd Day Air shipping anywhere in the lower 48 states (SoCal customers can buy from our San Diego distributor) Careful packaging specifically for live palm shipment 100% guaranteed to arrive alive 110% guaranteed to be hybrids The three hybrids I'm highlighting are: TriBear Palm- Chrysalidocarpus (Dypsis) leptocheilos x decaryi Probably the most popular hybrid we sell- fast growing and beautiful trunks. Sandy Bear Palm- Chrysalidocarpus (Dypsis) psammophilus x leptocheilos A great new clustering hybrid that should do very well in Mediterranean and drier climates. Golden Triangle Palm- Chrysalidocarpus (Dypsis) lutescens x decaryi By far our fastest hybrid- about 3x the speed of the TriBear Palm- and highly drought tolerant. There are also additional hybrids and larger specimens available in the store for collectors looking for something even more unusual or established. These palms are being produced in relatively small numbers, and my goal is really to get them into the hands of serious palm enthusiasts who appreciate unusual genetics and enjoy growing something that very few other collections have. You can see the available palms and purchase directly through my Shopify store here: Seabreeze Nurseries IncMail-Order PalmsRare hybrid palm trees shipped worldwide!I'm also happy to answer questions here about any of the crosses, parent palms, characteristics I've observed, or anything else about the hybrids. Thanks for looking! — JD

A great way to increase your palm collection is through mail order. Definitely a lot faster than seeds. Most palm collections have been fueled thiis way, with a lot of specialty growers offering up there goodies via mail order. So the next time you’re googling away track down a mail order palm seller, you just never know what you will find, a great way to increase your collection and find that rare palm you’re after!

The cymbidium about to bloom a great sign winter is over!

So after reading about the Orange County coconuts somewhere around the Santa Ana area and especially the one in Corona that persisted for years I thought I'd give it a try in zone 10a in Fallbrook in northern inland San Diego County. I'm about 15 miles inland and get a lot of heat. Might have to put a popup greenhouse around it first couple winters during cold or near freezing nights. Basically where I am in Fallbrook is sunset zone 23. Highly thermal even in the winter. It seems almost every year we have a lot of hot dry Santa Ana winds in the Fall and throughout the winter well into spring so its been warm a lot. Last winter we were mid 80's for weeks on end even a couple days in early march into the 90s consistently enough even my bananas started pushing new leaves in late March. Nights sometimes cool off quick but rarely freeze. I was noticing this year north of us in LA it was even warmer than my location doing work there in the winter felt actually kind of hot during mid days in what seemed like well in the mid to upper 80s in the middle of winter. For those who live inland southern California it might be worth trying. I'm surprised these aren't attempted inland LA basin more often where they get a good deal of heat, less freezes and generally just benefit from the heat island effect. I assume if you have a hot south facing sheltered pocket on your property it could work if you're far enough away from the cold ocean water which really stunts these guys. I planted this little guy (Malaysian Dwarf) in the middle of a heatwave its been in the upper 90's low 100s outside during the day hardly getting under 70 at night. Our nights recently have been basically tropical because of the north American monsoon humidity hanging around but also the offshore ocean water has been in the mid 70s. Here's a bunch of thermal reads even the retaining wall is in the 90s in the shade at 11am. The ground mount solar is pretty close by should offer some decent reflected heat. This little spot sees full sun even during winter solstice for pretty much almost the whole day since it's south facing and is sheltered by a little hill a fence and huge trees to block cold winds. You can see the dwarf cavendish banana doing really well behind the coco. I'm seeing wet soil over 100F so to me it seems this spot builds some serious heat.

I have two tuckeri and one Alexander. They’re going in full sun. I’ve been trying to acclimate them by putting them out in morning and noon sun. I have one cunninghamiana thats in filtered light and the fronds crisp a little where they get more sun. The alexander is the tallest. Im planting them as multiples. After my alfredii croaked I really can’t have any more unsightly palms in the front. Should I put a shade cloth over them in the afternoon? We have about a month of intense UV rays. Once it hits October it will still be hot, but uv rays won’t be as intense.

Thanks Harry, It looks like the next week or so will be on the mild side. Heat waves in late September do happen. But I was thinking of removing the alfredii and planting the kings next week. With hopes that the he acclimation will help them recover more. Do you think the shade cloth would help? They’re still small 5 gallon palms with one 15 gallon.

Yes , I agree with you . Altitude as well as latitude , and distance from the Pacific influence , all play a part in the intensity of your climate compared to larger latitudes and coastal climates that are close to sea level. The sun’s rays are affected by latitude more than one would think. You are at just under 34 degrees North latitude at 2100’, I am at 34 degrees + North and closer to the Pacific about 500’ above sea level. Our climates are different in intensity , hot or cold . I am only 10 miles inland from Ventura but certain species that do much better in Ventura , struggle here. Even in our city , there are differences. I don’t get frost in my yard , but two blocks down our very steep hill , the roof tops and lawns can be white with frost during very cold winters. If you look at various weather apps , the climate and temperature averages are for Santa Paula city . I am up on a South facing hill and quite different . I am usually 3-4 degrees warmer in winter than what is on the weather apps . In summer , cooler than what is on the app. Local knowledge is key. Harry

You may want to wait it out before planting. What you are currently doing sounds good . If this winter proves the forecast right in that we have a very wet year , they will be fine by next summer . If not , just keep them watered . I don’t know anything about Tuckeri but Alexandrae love the water and handle sun at a pretty early stage once established. I planted my little one that came home in a 10” pot . It burned because it was in full sun but came back quickly . I think , for Archontophoenix in warm climates , water and time are key. You have clay soil which may help in this case. Harry

They seem to thrive on heat, their native habitat is granite boulder country in the tropics. My ones are in sandstone country and the hotter the weather the more they love it. That looks like fire damage, I know it gets hot in WA but omg that’s hot!

Agree with Manganese (Except it’s Mn, not Mg) deficiency. These minor nutrient (Those other than N-P-K) deficiencies can look similar but the key is when it shows. Manganese (Mn) deficiency affects the new emerging leaves. Magnesium (Mg) and Potassium (K) affect the older leaves. Sandy soil and a lot of rain tend to create nutrient deficiencies even though you applied fertilizer. What specific palm fertilizer did you use and how much? There are many different formulations and they all can say “palm fertilizer”. For example, Sunniland has only .14% Mn with a 6-1-8 N-P-K ratio while Palm Gain has 1% Mn and is 8-2-12. Generally speaking, the Palm Gain has the better formula for Florida sandy soils. It follows the guidelines (8-2-12+4Mg) set by Tim Broschat at UF. Sunniland is cheaper and you could use it with a supplemental bag of Mn to achieve similar results. https://ask.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/EP267

Think it’s not just the heat but UV takes a toll on the trunk and then lack of regular watering and fertiliser. Some in my area the trunks are falling apart. This one is 25 years old full all day sun, never fruited according to the owner and not the best looking specimen. That said, shows how resilient Foxtails are.

They seem to thrive on heat, their native habitat is granite boulder country in the tropics. My ones are in sandstone country and the hotter the weather the more they love it.

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Looks like Manganese (Mg) deficiency, this is quite common in sandy soils. Need to add some trace elements to it, regular fertiliser does not usually contain enough.

For me because of extreme heat (110+) will beat this balm down

Is this gonna be on YouTube? I feel like you can get some of the YouTubers like TNTropics, TX Tropics, I think they post here.

Rancho Cucamonga is 2100 feet above sea level? I thought it was much lower. I figured apple valley and Victorville high desert would be that high. Im surprised you don’t get a lot of frost at that altitude.

i realized two days ago i overfertilized it (or got the granules too close to the trunk). it hasn’t gotten any worse since i posted this. the fronds open somewhat at night then close in the day. i think this bc i fertilized around a week and a half ago and its only the newer tender fronds folding. this leads me to believe it’s that. i’ve soaked it two days so far for like ~30 mins on a slow trickle. i’m hoping that will work. but i think it not getting any worse is a good sign

I am looking to purchase a 3-15 gallon, Parajubaea Torallyi or Parajubaea Torallyi var Maricopa to be shipped to Georgia. Please let mw know what you have. Thank you

Here’s a Zamia that’s difficult to capture its beauty in photos. The leafs flush with small leaflets that get bigger and bigger over time. By the time they reach full size it doesn’t look like a new flush anymore. Zamia nesophila,

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The recent purchase at the pacsoa annual plant show, has breezed through winter temperatures not a problem. Jumping the gun a bit a week early, but in my area winter looks like it’s finished, so I cant foresee any issues with the geonoma for the time being. Not too bad for a tropical grown palm for its first winter in the subtropics. Even the small seedlings lived, the 50mm tube one sat in water all winter. They are one beautiful palm that’s for sure! @tim_brissy_13 if you can get one try it, it would be interesting to see if it would live, although it would be somewhat slow, protected in the greenhouse it may stand a chance! For me it’s a zone push winner.

Hey all, this is a native beetle here in Southern California. As the name implies, they love figs and other fruits. But they’re pretty benign little guys, noticeable by their metallic green color and their loud buzzing as they fly. But they have really found something they like on this flowering P. hillibrandii. The bees seem to tolerate them as well. Curious to see how well they act as pollinators..

Well, after a couple more years the one “Hospita” out in the open has really taken off. It’s about 9 feet tall, and easily 1 foot in trunk diameter. Now has gnarly spines. I wouldn’t be shocked if it’s mixed with one of the bigger Copernicias, or maybe not. It’s very robust and pics don’t do it justice. The other hospita, partially protected by other palms, it slower and less robust, but still doing fine.

I’m actually completely with you and have had the same discussions at work and with members of my family. The main thing being lost is practicing how to get information ourselves. It’s through the act of research that knowledge sticks in your brain. AI promotes us to quickly get information and then just as quickly forget it. I was initially resistant to using Apple/Google Maps for the same reason; I learnt my way around by using the old book style maps (Melways for us Melbournians). Admittedly I’ve now caved mainly due to no alternative being available, but I’d say my sense of direction and knowledge of our streets is a bit better than your average 20 year old who has grown up using digital maps and just following where they’ve been told to go. All that being said, I use AI both at work and for personal use, even palm related stuff. The key is just realising its strengths and weaknesses and not just taking the output as gospel. Photo of Hedyscepe at the Melb Botanic Gardens in our 7.8 rated climate to keep us on track 🤣

It’s often hot and dry in my coastal valley location in the summer but Hedescepe do exceptionally well despite that. Not sure how AI would rate my area but, as long as the palm is in shade or partial sun and watered often it will be happy.

That reminds me I gotta send you some chamaedorea adscendens seeds☝️a beautiful quad of chamaedoreas..

Hmmm, I have Radicalis tree form that is much bigger. Probably 10’. Wonder why this is so stunted (?).

Hoping ours someday looks like this, grown by you know who in our 8.8 suitability climate.

We had some roof leaks during the storm. Probably will need to get the roof inspected. The house did not suffer more damage because I preemptively cut down trees before the storm, knowing how bad it was going to be. The southern end of the island got hit hard and is completely closed off. Roads down there are washed out and homes are damaged. It will take them months to recover.

Here’s a real beautiful little dypsis understory palm. Dypsis forcifolia lucky enough to go in as a tubestock in a wet area in the garden.

Here’s an update on how this palm looks roughly two years later. It’s been a relatively fast grower for me so far and is one of the most colorful palms in my collection.

Here you go Matt. The palm is set back with the potted Sobralia blocking the lower portion in the full monty photo. The other angles only allow close up photos due to other plants in close proximity. My plant was acquired from Josh as a 1 gallon but I think he acquired it from Floribunda.

The good old excelsia, it’s been around a long time. Somewhat problematic after a few years in the garden. My solution to this problem is I cut them right back to just one stem and it sorts them right out real fast. Just one single stem will even have the most die hard palm nut asking what variety of licuala is that. It not only contains a problem child in the garden, you also get an interesting look about the garden.

I will say this Geonomas are really starting to impress me in the cool tolerance range. Quite rare palms in this part of the world, but after getting my hands on a few different varieties they are proving to be very cool tolerant, not to bad for palms that are prized ornamentals. Cool tolerance is one thing they need to be to survive in my winter and grow well. Another issue is water they drink like a drowning fish. So if they are to live in the ground it’s going to have to be some pretty good soil amendment landscaping duties. And these are tube stock seedlings not advanced palms, so iam impressed with how well they take 2 degrees celcius Geonoma pycnostachys Geonoma look longivaginata sub sp vallensGeonoma atrovirens Geonoma bondaria

Photo of mine

Here is an update, my Royal grew until may and died today my maximas are doing well my mango and starfruit and Barbados cherrry survived. My big coconut grew 4 new frawnds in 2 months everything is doing well. I’m just scared for this winter. Plus all my other coconuts very found around Jacksonville at random nurseries or gifts. Or found in south florida

Just giving one of the best Australian palms around a bit of palm talk tourism promotion, as your next holiday spot down under in Australia if you want to see them in habitat for yourself on holidays.

It’s pretty easy to see what makes a saintlucei so popular. You can’t go past that beautiful look of an accent palm, with a trunk that’s straight as an arrow and the arched leaves to the white crownshaft. Easy to grow with a little dry, cool tolerance. They love black sandy loam soil that’s free draining. Single plants will set seeds. Just another one of those Chrysalidocarpus that are an absolute winner!

Dave I would place in the shade and only use organic fertiliser like fishmeal or seaweed until they re established

A nice Areca and linospadix go into the garden. The mandacanii is a rather intriguing looking palm. Not a lot of pictures out there of this one. And the good old Australian palm the linospadix minor is a sure winner for any garden. Two more great collecter palms worthy of any garden.

Just plants as many as you can I say! Your Chrysalidocarpus blacki, it will be intresting to see if it turns out like this one I have.

I have two Baselonga planted together that look very similar to the small potted one. They are very slow at that age. Harry Dypsis Basilonga , tied together to keep the petioles from breaking in the wind. The leaves are very long for the size of the petiole. The petiole are very dark when first emerging. Harry

I agree . Really not a problem in our garden . We’ve had a few for many years . When they start to get too close to a pathway , or too thick , it is time to divide and conquer . I even moved a small clump that I cut to a spot down the hill. It can go wild down there, lots of room and plenty of water and shade. It was in a pot and doing well when a frond fell and smashed it to bits. I took the poor thing down there and a few months later , growing well! They still get pretty good money for them in nurseries that have them. Harry

And a nice little dypsis lantzeana.

Here are 4 that have been grown in deep shade since they were just sprouts.