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Thrinax parviflora variation parviflora

Mandrew968

By Mandrew968
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Mandrew968 Grand Master

Mandrew968

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Hey everyone, I am sure a lot of you are familiar with these three infamous palm trees; they are from a good friend of mine's place--Mr. Steve Stern. As far as I know, his three and one at Fairchild are the only ones in cultivation! Well, I have some good news to report: for the first time since I have known about palms(and probably a lot longer than that), these three have begun to set ripe seed! What's even better news than that, is he and I have gotten them to sprout! Yes, that's right, I am happy to report that sooner rather than later, these amazing little palms will be available to procure. I know there are a lot of you that have been wanting this palm for a very long time, well, stay tuned...

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realarch Grand Master

realarch

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Crazy looking little palm, be interesting to see the offspring.

Tim

Tim

Hilo, Hawaii

Really full garden Grand Master

Really full garden

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I have always loved the one at Fairchild. If I remember correctly it was in front of the old bookstore/gift shop near the old entrance.I am amazed it has taken this long to produce seed.That palm has been there forever. PM me if seeds ever become available.

El Oasis - beach garden, distinct wet/dry season ,year round 20-38c

Las Heliconias - jungle garden ,800m elevation,150+ inches rainfall, year round 15-28c

Palmdude Mentor

Palmdude

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Very cool Andrew!

What's the story on those things? Where do they come from and what sort of temps can they be grown in?

Mauna Kea Cloudforest Grand Master

Mauna Kea Cloudforest

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I wonder if this would be more growable in California because of its higher elevation origin.

Axel at the Mauna Kea Cloudforest Bioreserve

On Mauna Kea above Hilo. Koeppen Zone Cfb (Montane Tropical Cloud Forest), USDA Hardiness Zone 11b/12a, AHS Heat zone 1 (max 78F), annual rainfall: 130-180", Soil pH 5.

Click here for our current conditions: KHIHILO25

Mandrew968 Grand Master

Mandrew968

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They are from the mountains of Jamaica.

Mauna Kea Cloudforest Grand Master

Mauna Kea Cloudforest

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Do you know what elevation?

Axel at the Mauna Kea Cloudforest Bioreserve

On Mauna Kea above Hilo. Koeppen Zone Cfb (Montane Tropical Cloud Forest), USDA Hardiness Zone 11b/12a, AHS Heat zone 1 (max 78F), annual rainfall: 130-180", Soil pH 5.

Click here for our current conditions: KHIHILO25

Mauna Kea Cloudforest Grand Master

Mauna Kea Cloudforest

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Axel at the Mauna Kea Cloudforest Bioreserve

On Mauna Kea above Hilo. Koeppen Zone Cfb (Montane Tropical Cloud Forest), USDA Hardiness Zone 11b/12a, AHS Heat zone 1 (max 78F), annual rainfall: 130-180", Soil pH 5.

Click here for our current conditions: KHIHILO25

PalmatierMeg Grand Master

PalmatierMeg

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I'd love one of those for my Caribbean Garden

Meg

Palms of Victory I shall wear

Cape Coral (It's Just Paradise)
Florida
Zone 10A on the Isabelle Canal
Elevation: 15 feet

I'd like to be under the sea in an octopus' garden in the shade.

Palmdude Mentor

Palmdude

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So there's a species with flat leaves, like in Axel's vid, and then a subspecies with curly leaves yes?

Mandrew968 Grand Master

Mandrew968

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So there's a species with flat leaves, like in Axel's vid, and then a subspecies with curly leaves yes?

Yes. My post is on the curly leaf variety--the other form is ehh...

waykoolplantz Veteran

waykoolplantz

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Steve has said previous seeds were not viable...have my fingers crossed for this round.

The Palm Mahal

Hollywood Fla

Mandrew968 Grand Master

Mandrew968

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Steve has said previous seeds were not viable...have my fingers crossed for this round.

Mike, you must have missed it, but the seeds are already germinating. Already done--now just have to grow them up!

Maybe that's why he asked me to try this round?

Jeff Searle Grand Master

Jeff Searle

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Maybe time to do some research and do a collecting trip. :)

Searle Brothers Nursery Inc.

and The Rainforest Collection.

Southwest Ranches,Fl.

Mandrew968 Grand Master

Mandrew968

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Maybe time to do some research and do a collecting trip. :)

Why? Steve and I already got the goods...

waykoolplantz Veteran

waykoolplantz

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Steve has said previous seeds were not viable...have my fingers crossed for this round.

Mike, you must have missed it, but the seeds are already germinating. Already done--now just have to grow them up!

Maybe that's why he asked me to try this round?

magic touch ??

The Palm Mahal

Hollywood Fla

LJG Grand Master

LJG

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Steve has said previous seeds were not viable...have my fingers crossed for this round.

Mike, you must have missed it, but the seeds are already germinating. Already done--now just have to grow them up!

Maybe that's why he asked me to try this round?

magic touch ??

Back is 2007 I pestered Steve to find me one of these to bring to Cali. Love this palm. I know he has been trying to get seed for a long time. Why did it work now? Maybe hybrid?

I know WayCool has been trying to find this Palm for a while :)

http://www.palmtalk.org/forum/index.php?/topic/21881-thrinax-parviflora/

Len

Vista, CA (Zone 10a)

Shadowridge Area

"Show me your garden and I shall tell you what you are."

-- Alfred Austin

Mandrew968 Grand Master

Mandrew968

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Steve has said previous seeds were not viable...have my fingers crossed for this round.

Mike, you must have missed it, but the seeds are already germinating. Already done--now just have to grow them up!

Maybe that's why he asked me to try this round?

magic touch ??

Back is 2007 I pestered Steve to find me one of these to bring to Cali. Love this palm. I know he has been trying to get seed for a long time. Why did it work now? Maybe hybrid?

I know WayCool has been trying to find this Palm for a while :)

http://www.palmtalk.org/forum/index.php?/topic/21881-thrinax-parviflora/

Len, I can't tell you. All I know is this is the first time I gave it a try. Maybe the palms are just ready? I doubt we are talking hybrid--Steve doesn't even have any Thrinax besides these and no way all of the seedlings would be hybrids--bigger question is are all of them true to seed? I would bet they are.

rick Community Regular

rick

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Great looking palm! Id love to try it in my own garden some day.

What sort of germination percentage did you get?

edric Grand Master

edric

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Hey everyone, I am sure a lot of you are familiar with these three infamous palm trees; they are from a good friend of mine's place--Mr. Steve Stern. As far as I know, his three and one at Fairchild are the only ones in cultivation! Well, I have some good news to report: for the first time since I have known about palms(and probably a lot longer than that), these three have begun to set ripe seed! What's even better news than that, is he and I have gotten them to sprout! Yes, that's right, I am happy to report that sooner rather than later, these amazing little palms will be available to procure. I know there are a lot of you that have been wanting this palm for a very long time, well, stay tuned...

Great photos Andrew, Ed

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Scott Cohen Proficient

Scott Cohen

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To my knowledge all of Steve's flowered at the same time this year, which probably resulted in the production of fertile seed.

Buuut who knows :laugh2:

rare flowering trees, palms and other exotics

Phoenikakias Grand Master

Phoenikakias

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Hey everyone, I am sure a lot of you are familiar with these three infamous palm trees; they are from a good friend of mine's place--Mr. Steve Stern. As far as I know, his three and one at Fairchild are the only ones in cultivation! Well, I have some good news to report: for the first time since I have known about palms(and probably a lot longer than that), these three have begun to set ripe seed! What's even better news than that, is he and I have gotten them to sprout! Yes, that's right, I am happy to report that sooner rather than later, these amazing little palms will be available to procure. I know there are a lot of you that have been wanting this palm for a very long time, well, stay tuned...

Those pots beneath the palm look like swines wating around for the fruits to fall! No kidding, this is how it lhad ooked to my eyes before I enlarged pic or took off my glasses.

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