Recently Planted Pigafetta Filaris

[kwtimo]

I actually planted this 7 gallon Pigafetta filaris on November 12, 2015.  I had purchased it as a very small 4 inch palm somewhere between 1 to 1.5 years prior to planting.  I was told that these palms are rocket ships, but I was amazed to see almost 5 ft of growth in such a short period of time.  This is planted in an area that was packed with "praying hands" bananas, but it was well worth the effort to remove the bananas to make room for this beautiful palm.  Hopefully I will have very long term success with this palm, and can impress the visitors that come to view the museum and garden.  I will post periodic updates of its progress.

[User00]

wow  fast growth , this species look like rattan palms 

[Daryl]

Nice palm there Tim! They are indeed rocketships...mine grew a new leaf every ten days, each leaf larger than the preceding one. Once it reached trunking stage it slowed down a little, but still lightning quick! As you've probably noticed, they need constant watering and feeding 

 

Daryl

 

[kwtimo]

Updated picture of the palm.

[Cindy Adair]

Wow! It puts mine to shame!

[Pedro 65]

Your Pig is on her way now Tim has that area had lots of soil bought in to be well above the calcareous. Pete

 

 

 

 

                                                                                                                       

[kwtimo]

7 hours ago, Cindy Adair said:

Wow! It puts mine to shame!

Not for long Cindy.  You'll be posting pics of your palm this size by next year!

[kwtimo]

6 hours ago, Pedro 65 said:

Your Pig is on her way now Tim has that area had lots of soil bought in to be well above the calcareous. Pete

 

Thanks Pete.  Unless I am planting the hardcore, alkaline pH loving palms, I tend to dig quite large holes and bring in lots of new soil.  This Pigafetta got lots of the good stuff.

 

 

                                                                                                                       

 

[Pedro 65]

That good Tim, proves they can grow in Florida "above" the calcareous  soil, btw yyrs is the Black Pigafetta elata not the White filaris.

It will keep on growing for you, all best with it.   Pete  

12 hours ago, kwtimo said:

Thanks Pete.  Unless I am planting the hardcore, alkaline pH loving palms, I tend to dig quite large holes and bring in lots of new soil.  This Pigafetta got lots of the good stuff.

 

 

[BPK Palm Addict]

Please update us Tim. Really want to try one of these in Big Pine. 

[kwtimo]

Not much bigger than it was 3 months ago when took the last photos, but still trucking along. If you are on the fence about planting one, just do it. You'll be happy you did.

[BPK Palm Addict]

I'm just a little worried about wind tolerance during hurricane's. It would be near my house and where I park. 

[DoomsDave]

We have a liftoff!

Pigafetta, in Key West Florida

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