Absolutely SHOCKED at Washingtonia growth!

[jfrye01@live.com]

I recently bought two W. "filibusta" on ebay...about two feet tall. They came in the mail last week, and I potted them. In 5 days, the newest frond in the center of each palm has grown two inches. I'm completely astonished. I mean, I knew these guys were fast, but this is unbelievable! I guess it's a good thing, cause the existing fronds on one of the palms are dead from transit, so it's nice to see some new growth! How about you all? What palms have surprised you most in terms of growth speed?

-Jacob in Kansas (Zone 7A)

[Hammer]

This thread is always an entertaining read on the topic of growth.

http://www.palmtalk.org/forum/index.php?/topic/33841-bismarckia-torcher-chamber-heat-speed-test/?fromsearch=1

[palm tree man]

I would have to say Livistona Decipiens "Decora", because I had only grown Chinensis before and it is not the fastest palm that I have ever grown to say the least. The Filibuster hybrid is a beast though; if you give them enough nutrition you can almost sit outside with a glass of lemonade and watch them get taller.

[jfrye01@live.com]

This thread is always an entertaining read on the topic of growth.

http://www.palmtalk.org/forum/index.php?/topic/33841-bismarckia-torcher-chamber-heat-speed-test/?fromsearch=1

Hahaha! Funny stuff! Pretty amazing, too!

I would have to say Livistona Decipiens "Decora", because I had only grown Chinensis before and it is not the fastest palm that I have ever grown to say the least. The Filibuster hybrid is a beast though; if you give them enough nutrition you can almost sit outside with a glass of lemonade and watch them get taller.

Lol! I'd love to be able to grow Livistona here, unfortunately, there is no way it would make it here in zone 7...I'm gonna have enough trouble keeping Washingtonia alive...Right now, they're in pots in the window...can't wait to get them in the ground in a couple weeks!

[jfrye01@live.com]

This thread is always an entertaining read on the topic of growth.

http://www.palmtalk.org/forum/index.php?/topic/33841-bismarckia-torcher-chamber-heat-speed-test/?fromsearch=1

Hahaha! Funny stuff! Pretty amazing, too!

I would have to say Livistona Decipiens "Decora", because I had only grown Chinensis before and it is not the fastest palm that I have ever grown to say the least. The Filibuster hybrid is a beast though; if you give them enough nutrition you can almost sit outside with a glass of lemonade and watch them get taller.

Lol! I'd love to be able to grow Livistona here, unfortunately, there is no way it would make it here in zone 7...I'm gonna have enough trouble keeping Washingtonia alive...Right now, they're in pots in the window...can't wait to get them in the ground in a couple weeks!

[Tassie_Troy1971]

Hi Jacob

I have a Washingtonia robusta in my garden that i grew from seed in 2006 . Once it was planted and watered and fertilized regularly it's growth rate exploded !

2009

Tonight

must be at least 17 ft tall now with a massive trunk !

Wish all my other palms were this fast

Cheers Troy

[Tassie_Troy1971]

Hi Jacob

I have a Washingtonia robusta in my garden that i grew from seed in 2006 . Once it was planted and watered and fertilized regularly it's growth rate exploded !

2009

Tonight

must be at least 17 ft tall now with a massive trunk !

Wish all my other palms were this fast

Cheers Troy

[jfrye01@live.com]

Hi Jacob

I have a Washingtonia robusta in my garden that i grew from seed in 2006 . Once it was planted and watered and fertilized regularly it's growth rate exploded !

w robusta 1.jpg 2009

Tonight

must be at least 17 ft tall now with a massive trunk !

Wish all my other palms were this fast

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Cheers Troy

Wow...that is truly amazing. Beautiful Washy there!