Hyophorbe verschaffeltii x lagenicaulis (Silver Lady Palm)

[palmtreesforpleasure]

Hi Len

The Silver lady is the fastest grower of all the Hyphorbe species in the garden, Hybrid vigour always seems to make them stronger. Full sun is fine when acclimatised, up to about 34C, after that they can burn a little, especially in low humidity, in higher humidity , they can handle higher temperature without damage.

regards

Colin

[LJG]

Well, here it is after another winter. I think this will continue forever. Seems to hate winter but grows so fast in spring through fall that it replaces its leaves only to lose them again by February.

How cold does it get at your place Len?

I live in a great microclimate. I did hit 36 out in the open this year. This thing just kept getting worse as the year went on. It is fully exposed however.

[Peter]

I took both of mine out-they are wimps for the cold and not suited to my colder climate.

[MattyB]

This year seemed especially hard on my Hyophorbes, not because I got any colder than the previous years (a few nights at 38F), but because the first cold snap happened so early, in November.

[Tyrone]

Len 36F seems a bit high for them to burn like that. Maybe it's just the genetics with that particular plant. My silver lady's seem to laugh at the cold, but then I don't get any colder than you anyway. As Colin said they are fast, although not faster than a H indica IMO. My plants can handle 40C (104F) in full sun before they start to bleach a bit and they will take about mid 40's (113F) before they start to fry in full sun. Don't try that with an indica though. They burn after 37C (98F). They definitely need full winter sun to look good. Does your plant have dew sitting on the leaves in the morning from being shaded by something early in the day in winter. That may start to degrade the leaves.

Best regards

Tyrone

[LJG]

Tyrone, no shade. It is fully exposed and next to my pool. I am moving it this spring to an area out of the way but a little more sheltered. Lets see how it does next winter