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Carpoxylon macrospermum sprouts

Kennybenjamin

By Kennybenjamin
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Kennybenjamin Veteran

Kennybenjamin

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G'day g'day,

Today I thought I would share my success with carpoxylon seeds, I got hold of 10 recently and have 9 good sized sprouts! First time I have germinated carpoxylon seeds and am surprised about a few things..

* They were very large seeds!

* They sprouted very quickly without extra heat applied, these were put into this pot on 18th Feb 2014.

* The sprouts show a pronounced pattern not unlike that of a mealy bug dypsis. I found this interesting as the larger specimens show no signs of this pattern, they are all smooth and slick.

* The size of the shoot it large, 25cm before first sign of an open leaf. Large seed equals large sprout I suppose?

Any way all good fun and I love a successful germination!

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Kennybenjamin Veteran

Kennybenjamin

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While I'm at it I might as well share some more pics of carpoxylon... I think I have a thing for this palm! Green, graceful and chunky!!

Since I started with the baby's I will post some pics of progressively larger specimens..

The smallest in my garden is 6 ft tall, full blazing sun... Sometimes very very hot!!

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Then the largest in my garden, about 9 ft, semi shade.

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Kennybenjamin Veteran

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I was in Port Villa, Vanuatu last year and found a row of about 5 that were street plantings right near the ship / boat terminal.... Bloody beauties!! ( I stupidly didn't take my camera off our cruise this day so we bought an old school disposable one and got these pics, these are photos of photos if you get my drift )

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I couldn't resist but to pull the old leaf off, it wasn't attached at all just caught up a bit on the palm!!

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More carpoxylon pics are welcome here, particularly tiny or huge specimens!

Walter John Grand Master

Walter John

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Great work on the germination rate Ben, good luck with these.

Happy Gardening

Cheers,

Wal

Queensland, Australia.

comic097 Veteran

comic097

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You've certainly got germinating seeds down to a fine art mate, looking good

fan palm Proficient

fan palm

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cool! nice palm

Daryl Grand Master

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I don't know why, but I've killed every single Carpoxy I've ever had...in ground or in pots....good luck with yours Ben!

Gold Coast, Queensland Latitude 28S. Mild, Humid Subtropical climate. Rainfall - not consistent enough!

Tropicgardener Mentor

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Good job, very well done !!!........ I am looking for a replacement. I left mine in my last garden and it was just starting to trunk (plus it was variegated!!).....No doubt it is dead now as the new owner rented the property out and it wouldn't have received any water.

Andrew,
Airlie Beach, Whitsundays

Tropical Queensland

Palmdude Mentor

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How exciting! I bought a 3 gal and was wondering where to put it, glad to hear you had good luck with full sun and heat :)

realarch Grand Master

realarch

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Ben, you should be getting good growth from here on out. They are robust growers once they get established and past a certain size.

Big and chunky is right.

Tim

Tim

Hilo, Hawaii

Peter Pacific Mentor

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Great success Kenny,

They seem to grow quite quickly at this stage! The pictures above are wonderful.

Peter

hot and humid, short rainy season May through October, 14* latitude, 90* longitude

Kennybenjamin Veteran

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Thanks for the responses people! Yes the 2 in my garden are not slow, I'm very happy with their growth!! And yes I was obviously very happy with this success!!

After my success with the first 10 seeds I thought I would get some more....

Another 30 were in the mailbox for me today.

This pic belongs at the top of the thread but just for completeness these are the seeds...

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comic097 Veteran

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Here's one of the carpys I got off you Ben, Couldn't get a real good shot with 2nd one Ill try again tomorrow

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Mike in Nelson Rising Star

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One of the best looking palms in existence IMO. Shame they are too tropical for my neck of the woods. :crying:

Oceanic Climate

Annual Rainfall:1000mm

Temp Range:2c-30c

Aotearoa

Kennybenjamin Veteran

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Here's one of the carpys I got off you Ben, Couldn't get a real good shot with 2nd one Ill try again tomorrow

Nice comic! That second pic tells me your palm is settling in nicely... It's spreading it's roots and loving it! It's obvious to see the new growth since you have planted it.

doranakandawatta Grand Master

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Strangely, the Carpoxylum I had didn't show any pronounced pattern but were very bright green and it seems to me they were thicker.

Here pics of the seeds sprouting:

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Philippe

 

Jungle Paradise in Sri Lanka

 

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I don't know why, but I've killed every single Carpoxy I've ever had...in ground or in pots....good luck with yours Ben!

Have to laugh sorry, out of probably 10, all but 1 that I had croaked, same thing in pots,in the ground, didn't matter they always croaked. The one survivor I have is in the ground for it's 3rd year and actually looks great.

Jupiter FL

in the Zone formally known as 10A

Palmdude Mentor

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Ahhh words of encouragement! If everyone would please say a prayer, think positive thoughts or send good vibes out to my little Carpoxylon, that would be greatly appreciated :)

doranakandawatta Grand Master

doranakandawatta

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Rob,

The small Carpoxylum I planted before the drought didn't die, I hope it's a positive information :)

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Philippe

 

Jungle Paradise in Sri Lanka

 

doranakandawatta Grand Master

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I wonder how fast these seedlings will start to show a good growth and make bigger leaves...

Until now they survived the drought

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Philippe

 

Jungle Paradise in Sri Lanka

 

Palmdude Mentor

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That's fantastic news Philippe! Are you by chance going to the biennial? I'll be attending two of the lunches to socialize with other PalmTalkers :)

doranakandawatta Grand Master

doranakandawatta

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Sadly I don't , but I would have been happy to socialize with other PalmTalkers :) Palmtalk forum is nice but sharing drinks with friends….

Rob,

I still hope I'll meet PalmTalkers below the Oncosperma filamentosum in Peradeniya, and we'll say: …..it 's you, isn't it?

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Philippe

 

Jungle Paradise in Sri Lanka

 

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Peter G Experienced

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Hi Ben, here is my Carpoxylon, this was the first plant I grew from seed. It is approx. 3 years old and has been inground for 1.5years

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Miccles Mentor

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This is the only picture of my Carpoxylon. Sorry it's not more clearly shown - it's there behind the Heterospathe elata in the foreground. Has been in the ground since October last year...took about 3 months to sort itself out, but has begun to motor along since.

Regards

Michael.

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Just north of Cairns, Australia....16 Deg S.
Tropical climate: from 19C to 34C.

Spending a lot of time in Manila, Philippines... 15 Deg N.
Tropical climate: from 24C to 35C.

Kennybenjamin Veteran

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Hi Ben, here is my Carpoxylon, this was the first plant I grew from seed

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She's a beauty Pete!! Looks like it's on it's 4th leaf??

I have sprouted 1000's of seed of various sp. but still don't have a single palm I have grown from seed in my garden. Might have to plant one just to change that little fact!

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foxtail Mentor

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Do you guys think they can handle full sun at an early age {seedling}?

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Josh-O Grand Master

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I would think in your climate it would not be an issue

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Carlsbad, California Zone 10 B on the hill (402 ft. elevation)

Sunset zone 24

foxtail Mentor

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I would think in your climate it would not be an issue

Hey Josh, I have a 10" seedling, do you think I can plant it in the ground at that stage/ age? thanks

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Kennybenjamin Veteran

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When they are young they burn in hot dry air! When do you live? If tropical environment then you should be ok

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foxtail Mentor

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When they are young they burn in hot dry air! When do you live? If tropical environment then you should be ok

Hello Kenny, I live in Puerto Rico ( Caribbean island).

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Kennybenjamin Veteran

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When they are young they burn in hot dry air! When do you live? If tropical environment then you should be ok

Hello Kenny, I live in Puerto Rico ( Caribbean island).

I would think it would be fine for you then

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When they are young they burn in hot dry air! When do you live? If tropical environment then you should be ok

Hello Kenny, I live in Puerto Rico ( Caribbean island).

I would think it would be fine for you then

Nice, thanks Kenny.

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Jeff Searle Grand Master

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I would think in your climate it would not be an issue

Hey Josh, I have a 10" seedling, do you think I can plant it in the ground at that stage/ age? thanks

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Why would you plant something so small in the ground??? I don't get it.....

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Searle Brothers Nursery Inc.

and The Rainforest Collection.

Southwest Ranches,Fl.

foxtail Mentor

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I would think in your climate it would not be an issue

Hey Josh, I have a 10" seedling, do you think I can plant it in the ground at that stage/ age? thanks

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Why would you plant something so small in the ground??? I don't get it.....

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