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Two new Ekmanii species and P. lediniana

Cindy Adair

By Cindy Adair
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Cindy Adair

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Yesterday I was happy to buy a Copernicia ekmanii and a Pseudophoenix ekmanii from Noel Pecunia's Aguadilla, PR nursery. They are huge compared to most of what I plant!

He said to put rock in the hole for the Pseudophoenix and I am guessing that my sunniest driest areas would be best for these? Any suggestions are most appreciated! 

They have been in very hot, windy and pretty dry nearly sea level conditions compared to my farm at 900 feet with lower temps and much more rain and less wind.

I won't be planting these right away as I need to clear some more areas first.

As usual I found these two which were on my "wish list" and now will find a spot for them rather than analyzing my planting areas and selecting the best palm for that microclimate.

First is the Pseudophoenix ekmanii.

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Next the Copernicia ekmanii followed by a taller Pseudophoenix ledinii. Note the jade vine blooming in the background too.

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Please post any photos or information about these species to help me keep them alive!

 

 

 

 

 

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Congrats Cindy! Great additions! I have kept several P. eckmanii alive in pots for years and are now 24" tall. I concur on the rocks, best drainage and sunniest area. I believe Limestone is in abundance in their natural habitat. I will probably plant mine a bit high as I am worried about drainage. "MattyB" and "Bags" have ones from me that have been growing for several years now. Their advice would be handy!

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!

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Mandrew968 Grand Master

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Here is my lediniana, just before it rains cats and dogs. Boy, has it been raining of late!

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