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Fairchild Tropical Botanical Gardens

RainForestt Robert

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Pseudophoenix?

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After 2-3 hours I was not as diligent in taking notes about all the palms. I think this next one is Bactris honduranensis. Looks very nice in shade. Compare to those in full sun in Costa Rica.

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Trinidad!  Southernmost island in the Caribbean.

So many plants, So little space.

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Dypsis leptochielos. I almost walked past these without noticing.

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So many plants, So little space.

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Did not go close enough to get an id, but I'm guessing it is from Madagascar.

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I was surprised to discover that this was a bougainvillea. Looked like a flowering tree from a distance.

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Trinidad!  Southernmost island in the Caribbean.

So many plants, So little space.

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Fairchild exhibits a lot of thoughtful design. I actually read a book about its development, design etc a few years ago. I am sure that someone can recall the name of the book. I would appreciate it if they can post it here.

Another nice view.

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So many plants, So little space.

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For the water lily lovers.

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Satakentia

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Aechmea blanchetiana 'Wally Berg'

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Trinidad!  Southernmost island in the Caribbean.

So many plants, So little space.

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Cryosophila sp.

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Yours truly and Microcycas calocoma

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So many plants, So little space.

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Well folks, hope you enjoyed the tour. I'm looking forward to my next visit which will allow me to target certain species. I wish I can get a map with the location of the various palms before I get there.

As we were leaving I took these last two photos and then the battery on the camera died.

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Trinidad!  Southernmost island in the Caribbean.

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Pedro 65 Grand Master

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Im "Bumping" this thread because of the near future Biennial ....and as Im surprised to see a very beautiful large Arenga undulatifola in Fairchild, I thought it would get too cold in winter there, doesn't heavy frost hit here now and again?? Pete :)

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Hello Pete,

Arenga undulatifolia does quite well here in south florida. Over the last 20 years or so, I have notice some degree of leaf burn on severe cold weather fronts that move through. But this palm really does well and most winters show no damage.

Searle Brothers Nursery Inc.

and The Rainforest Collection.

Southwest Ranches,Fl.

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Hello Pete,

Arenga undulatifolia does quite well here in south florida. Over the last 20 years or so, I have notice some degree of leaf burn on severe cold weather fronts that move through. But this palm really does well and most winters show no damage.

Thanks Jeff,

thats what I wanted to hear, I will press the "buy" button for seed right now. :) Pete

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