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Dypsis sp. Big Curley is pregnant! (or is it a father...?) Mr. Preston?

BS Man about Palms

By BS Man about Palms
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BS Man about Palms Grand Master

BS Man about Palms

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I was out gandering at the big old bird this weekend wondering how much trunk there was when I stood up and spied this at eye level!

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I hope its not a bad thing as I'm about 50/50 on palms in my garden that flower as some meet their demise within 6 months of me spotting the inflorescence.. :bemused:

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Zone 10a at best after 2007 AND 2013, on SW facing hill, 1 1/2 miles from coast in Oceanside, CA. 30-98 degrees, and 45-80deg. about 95% of the time.

"The great workman of nature is time."   ,  "Genius is nothing but a great aptitude for patience."

-George-Louis Leclerc de Buffon-

I do some experiments and learning in my garden with palms so you don't have to experience the pain! Look at my old threads to find various observations and tips!

BS Man about Palms Grand Master

BS Man about Palms

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And for those curious about the "trunkal area" <-- MattyB nomenclature, I did some brief weeding and snapped this...

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Zone 10a at best after 2007 AND 2013, on SW facing hill, 1 1/2 miles from coast in Oceanside, CA. 30-98 degrees, and 45-80deg. about 95% of the time.

"The great workman of nature is time."   ,  "Genius is nothing but a great aptitude for patience."

-George-Louis Leclerc de Buffon-

I do some experiments and learning in my garden with palms so you don't have to experience the pain! Look at my old threads to find various observations and tips!

Gonzer Grand Master

Gonzer

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Looks like someone stuck a banana down its pants.

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BS Man about Palms Grand Master

BS Man about Palms

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It WAS happy to see me..

Zone 10a at best after 2007 AND 2013, on SW facing hill, 1 1/2 miles from coast in Oceanside, CA. 30-98 degrees, and 45-80deg. about 95% of the time.

"The great workman of nature is time."   ,  "Genius is nothing but a great aptitude for patience."

-George-Louis Leclerc de Buffon-

I do some experiments and learning in my garden with palms so you don't have to experience the pain! Look at my old threads to find various observations and tips!

Firepalm Proficient

Firepalm

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Congrats Bill! That thing has grown a ton since the last time I visited. Will be interesting to see if the spathe sets any seed this first time around.

DoomsDave Grand Master

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Looks like someone stuck a banana down its pants.

Looks more like a finless dolphin, getting ready to leap . . .

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Gonzer Grand Master

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William, looks great and congratulations! I'll hafta drive by this weekend and scope it out.

Davey m'lad, actually your perceived notion of a finless dolphin was close. Look closely and you'll see that it's a billfish regurgitating a 2 lb whole cod.

 

 

Dr. George Mentor

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Bill - Stand back and clear plenty of room for that spathe. We arrived back at the farm last week and found our D. prestoniana had been very busy during the 7 months since our last visit. Below are pics before and after I clean it up. - gmp

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BS Man about Palms Grand Master

BS Man about Palms

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Wow! I may cut off the first few..

Zone 10a at best after 2007 AND 2013, on SW facing hill, 1 1/2 miles from coast in Oceanside, CA. 30-98 degrees, and 45-80deg. about 95% of the time.

"The great workman of nature is time."   ,  "Genius is nothing but a great aptitude for patience."

-George-Louis Leclerc de Buffon-

I do some experiments and learning in my garden with palms so you don't have to experience the pain! Look at my old threads to find various observations and tips!

Hilo Jason Grand Master

Hilo Jason

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Congrats Bill, that thing has really grown!

edric Grand Master

edric

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Look'in good Bill, Has any var. 'Big curly' flower or, set seed before? thanks, Ed

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BS Man about Palms Grand Master

BS Man about Palms

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Ed, as far as we know it's the 3rd behind Mardy's and Gary Levines..

Zone 10a at best after 2007 AND 2013, on SW facing hill, 1 1/2 miles from coast in Oceanside, CA. 30-98 degrees, and 45-80deg. about 95% of the time.

"The great workman of nature is time."   ,  "Genius is nothing but a great aptitude for patience."

-George-Louis Leclerc de Buffon-

I do some experiments and learning in my garden with palms so you don't have to experience the pain! Look at my old threads to find various observations and tips!

Gtlevine Grand Master

Gtlevine

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Bill my D. prestoniana actually produce viable seed at that size when it first flowered. Your palm is looking great by the way.

Gary

Rock Ridge Ranch

South Escondido

5 miles ENE Rancho Bernardo

33.06N 117W, Elevation 971 Feet

Josh-O Grand Master

Josh-O

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killer looking Presto Bill :greenthumb:

I need to come by and have a visit soon??

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

Sunset zone 24

BS Man about Palms Grand Master

BS Man about Palms

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Whenever we can Jason.. :)

The new baby looks soooo cute :greenthumb:

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Zone 10a at best after 2007 AND 2013, on SW facing hill, 1 1/2 miles from coast in Oceanside, CA. 30-98 degrees, and 45-80deg. about 95% of the time.

"The great workman of nature is time."   ,  "Genius is nothing but a great aptitude for patience."

-George-Louis Leclerc de Buffon-

I do some experiments and learning in my garden with palms so you don't have to experience the pain! Look at my old threads to find various observations and tips!

Josh-O Grand Master

Josh-O

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awwwww.. little guy.. :36_14_15[1]: growing like a champ :greenthumb:

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

Sunset zone 24

Tassie_Troy1971 Grand Master

Tassie_Troy1971

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wow awesome news Bill - that thing is a monster !

Old Beach ,Hobart
Tasmania ,Australia. 42 " south
Cool Maritime climate

Moose Grand Master

Moose

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Bill - this should motivate you to take a chance and get a couple from the container ranch planted.

Coral Gables, FL 8 miles North of Fairchild USDA Zone 10B

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BS Man about Palms Grand Master

BS Man about Palms

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I can't quite get in there now to take a pic, but good Lord is that thing huge!! The flower stalk is as big as my wrist!!

Zone 10a at best after 2007 AND 2013, on SW facing hill, 1 1/2 miles from coast in Oceanside, CA. 30-98 degrees, and 45-80deg. about 95% of the time.

"The great workman of nature is time."   ,  "Genius is nothing but a great aptitude for patience."

-George-Louis Leclerc de Buffon-

I do some experiments and learning in my garden with palms so you don't have to experience the pain! Look at my old threads to find various observations and tips!

Gonzer Grand Master

Gonzer

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"I can't quite get in there now to take a pic"

Get a drone in there to do a fly-by.

 

 

BS Man about Palms Grand Master

BS Man about Palms

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My little baby shed its skin...

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Zone 10a at best after 2007 AND 2013, on SW facing hill, 1 1/2 miles from coast in Oceanside, CA. 30-98 degrees, and 45-80deg. about 95% of the time.

"The great workman of nature is time."   ,  "Genius is nothing but a great aptitude for patience."

-George-Louis Leclerc de Buffon-

I do some experiments and learning in my garden with palms so you don't have to experience the pain! Look at my old threads to find various observations and tips!

BS Man about Palms Grand Master

BS Man about Palms

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Ummmm. I think its a bit big... actually, that sucker is HUGE!!

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Is it OK to cut it off?... I kinda don't want it at this time..

(Yes the stalk is larger than the can diameter..)

Zone 10a at best after 2007 AND 2013, on SW facing hill, 1 1/2 miles from coast in Oceanside, CA. 30-98 degrees, and 45-80deg. about 95% of the time.

"The great workman of nature is time."   ,  "Genius is nothing but a great aptitude for patience."

-George-Louis Leclerc de Buffon-

I do some experiments and learning in my garden with palms so you don't have to experience the pain! Look at my old threads to find various observations and tips!

BS Man about Palms Grand Master

BS Man about Palms

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The whole 9 yards...

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Zone 10a at best after 2007 AND 2013, on SW facing hill, 1 1/2 miles from coast in Oceanside, CA. 30-98 degrees, and 45-80deg. about 95% of the time.

"The great workman of nature is time."   ,  "Genius is nothing but a great aptitude for patience."

-George-Louis Leclerc de Buffon-

I do some experiments and learning in my garden with palms so you don't have to experience the pain! Look at my old threads to find various observations and tips!

Pedro 65 Grand Master

Pedro 65

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Huge for sure Bill, what are you feeding it and why not leave it on and see "if" it sets seed ? Pete


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nomolos Mentor

nomolos

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well done looks terrific

Sol Cooper

Hobart Tasmania

42 degrees South

Mild climate - mostly frost free

Kennybenjamin Veteran

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What's the reasoning for wanting to cut it off?? I'm sure it won't hurt the palm if you do but there is no way I would be cutting it off if it were on my presty.... Great growing, I love it!!

edric Grand Master

edric

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What's the reasoning for wanting to cut it off?? I'm sure it won't hurt the palm if you do but there is no way I would be cutting it off if it were on my presty.... Great growing, I love it!!

Hey Ben, Bill's got a sense of humor, if someone tried to cut that inflorescence off, he'd be going to prison for murder, lousy joke bill, Ed

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BS Man about Palms Grand Master

BS Man about Palms

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Actually I was serious Ed.... still undecided.. The reason is the last two "rare" palms I had that started to have a florescence were dead within a couple months. I know it needs more water now and thats now at a premium.

On the other hand, it does seem sacrilegious..

Zone 10a at best after 2007 AND 2013, on SW facing hill, 1 1/2 miles from coast in Oceanside, CA. 30-98 degrees, and 45-80deg. about 95% of the time.

"The great workman of nature is time."   ,  "Genius is nothing but a great aptitude for patience."

-George-Louis Leclerc de Buffon-

I do some experiments and learning in my garden with palms so you don't have to experience the pain! Look at my old threads to find various observations and tips!

Pedro 65 Grand Master

Pedro 65

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Does your forebear's "originate" from Northern Ireland Bill ? :) Pete

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BS Man about Palms Grand Master

BS Man about Palms

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It's happening again..... :D:blush:

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Zone 10a at best after 2007 AND 2013, on SW facing hill, 1 1/2 miles from coast in Oceanside, CA. 30-98 degrees, and 45-80deg. about 95% of the time.

"The great workman of nature is time."   ,  "Genius is nothing but a great aptitude for patience."

-George-Louis Leclerc de Buffon-

I do some experiments and learning in my garden with palms so you don't have to experience the pain! Look at my old threads to find various observations and tips!

Hilo Jason Grand Master

Hilo Jason

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Very nice Bill!  I was surprised to not be able to find any large prestos for sale here on the big island. But looking forward to my little one getting big quickly and looking like yours one day. 

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