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One Beautiful Dypsis

realarch

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realarch Grand Master

realarch

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This D. robusta seems to get more spectacular with each passing month. The color is more intense than ever as it gets more, well, robust. 

Pretty fast grower and no special requirements.  Up until recently it looked a bit ungainly but now it's getting a nice symmetrical look to it. Anyway, I'm loving this palm and hope to see more photos posted of those that have them.

 

Tim 

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Tim

Hilo, Hawaii

realarch Grand Master

realarch

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OK.....stand back. Here's the whole thing complete with a water bottle for scale. (I spared you guys the shovel this time)

Tim

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Tim

Hilo, Hawaii

steve99 Mentor

steve99

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Yep, you're right, that's nice, real nice. :D

RedRabbit Grand Master

RedRabbit

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Nice one, thanks for sharing! :greenthumb:

Howdy 🤠

Monòver Grand Master

Monòver

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Wow, beautiful!!!

Neil C Mentor

Neil C

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never realised they were so colourful!

Regards Neil

Daryl Grand Master

Daryl

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Oh Yeah!

 

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

comic097 Veteran

comic097

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WOW that's rediculous TIm, stunning, keep those threads coming mate 

 

Paul 

Kennybenjamin Veteran

Kennybenjamin

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That's by far the coolest robusta I have ever seen..... I'm gob smacked!!!

palmfriend Grand Master

palmfriend

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A awesome looking palm!

I am glad that I have got three of them germinated but they are still tiny compared to that beautiful

one presented here.

Thanks for posting - very motivating!

best regards

 

BS Man about Palms Grand Master

BS Man about Palms

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11 hours ago, realarch said:

This D. robusta seems to get more spectacular with each passing month. The color is more intense than ever as it gets more, well, robust. 

Pretty fast grower and no special requirements.  Up until recently it looked a bit ungainly but now it's getting a nice symmetrical look to it. Anyway, I'm loving this palm and hope to see more photos posted of those that have them.

 

Tim 

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Tim, first, WOW!

Secondly,I had heard it before, that the D. robusta was likely the same as the palm Mardy Darian found and referred to as Dypsis sp. "white stem". But having seen Docs palm on multiple occasions, these are the first pics I have seen of a robusta that REALLY look like docs palm in his pool house.!!

 

So there you go folks!, Part of the reason the robusta are not a home run in So. Cal... the palm was tried here before and MANY died. BUT, I'll be the first to admit that a lot has been learned since then. Quite noticeably this is a fairly aggressive tillering palm. It WILL lower itself into the ground quite a ways before heading up. If you have great free draining soil, it may not be an issue, but those of us with clay and the like need to plant high!!!

 

Stellar Tim, stellar.  :drool:

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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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I just fell on the floor in envy :drool:

outstanding and nicely grown!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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

Sunset zone 24

Gtlevine Grand Master

Gtlevine

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I also got the envy, pretty spectacular palm.

Rock Ridge Ranch

South Escondido

5 miles ENE Rancho Bernardo

33.06N 117W, Elevation 971 Feet

realarch Grand Master

realarch

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Glad I could share this palm with the rest of you. Thanks Bill for the info, I was never able to get the timing right for a visit to Mardy's garden, but glad to have 

hopefully added more info to the Dypsis mystique. Even when small, this palm has had great color and was always a favorite. 

Tim

Tim

Hilo, Hawaii

mike in kurtistown Mentor

mike in kurtistown

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I can't compete with Tim's robusta, but this would be my entry (5-gal bucket for scale):

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The base has the same red-brown areas as Tim's, and it feels to the touch like a rough-textured felt:

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Mike Merritt

Big Island of Hawaii, windward, rainy side, 740 feet (225 meters) elevation

165 inches (4,200 mm) of rain per year, 66 to 83 deg F (20 to 28 deg C) in summer, 62 to 80 deg F (16.7 to 26.7 Deg C) in winter.

Josh-O Grand Master

Josh-O

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I have one that is starting to go plumose. out of about 20 or so I bought from JM 4 years ago. possible hybrid?

Mike and Tim yours are going to be insane looking

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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Beautiful and well on its way Mike!!

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!

realarch Grand Master

realarch

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Looking good Mike! Won't be long now until it really fills out. 

Tim

Tim

Hilo, Hawaii

Palms4Steve Proficient

Palms4Steve

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Sensational. Hoping  mine is going to be the same. Mine is looking different at this. Stage.

Jeff Searle Grand Master

Jeff Searle

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Sweeeeeet!!

Searle Brothers Nursery Inc.

and The Rainforest Collection.

Southwest Ranches,Fl.

doranakandawatta Grand Master

doranakandawatta

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20 hours ago, Josh-O said:

I just fell on the floor in envy :drool:

outstanding and nicely grown!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

We both knocked the floor. painful!

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Philippe

 

Jungle Paradise in Sri Lanka

 

Josh-O Grand Master

Josh-O

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1 hour ago, doranakandawatta said:

We both knocked the floor. painful!

I agree Philippe:greenthumb:

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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Mike, did you have a leaf break in the wind or something?

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!

mike in kurtistown Mentor

mike in kurtistown

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I did find one of the newest fronds broken at the base, as is clear from the photo. Most likely the wind. We do have fierce windstorms here from time to time, although most of the Big Island is less windy than the other Hawaiian islands because of the influence of big mountains from Kohala in the north to Kilauea in the south (look at the Windyty website). Could also have been damaged by my Kubota BX-25 as I mowed around it, but I think I would have noticed.

 

Mike Merritt

Big Island of Hawaii, windward, rainy side, 740 feet (225 meters) elevation

165 inches (4,200 mm) of rain per year, 66 to 83 deg F (20 to 28 deg C) in summer, 62 to 80 deg F (16.7 to 26.7 Deg C) in winter.

colin Peters Grand Master

colin Peters

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Aloha Tim,

yours is really turning into a beautiful big boy Dypsis, here are a couple shots of my D. robusta. Showing same color as yours but leaves are really trashed from our strong trade winds, and full hot Honolulu sun, but still a winner I think. 5 gallon bucket for size  Planted a banana close to it for some protection. Gets lots of water from the roof drain.

Colin

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realarch Grand Master

realarch

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Aloha Colin, same markings for sure. Glad to see there are quite a few in cultivation.

Tim

Tim

Hilo, Hawaii

junglegalfla Veteran

junglegalfla

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Any chance these do ok in FL?

Bren in South St. Pete Florida

PalmatierMeg Grand Master

PalmatierMeg

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Bren, I'd love to grow one too. Are they slow growing?

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.

BS Man about Palms Grand Master

BS Man about Palms

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I have to say all this prompted me to pot up my robusta that was getting a bit tight in a 2-3 gal tree pot into a 7 gal. It had sunk halfway into the tree pot.

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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!

DoomsDave Grand Master

DoomsDave

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Colin, Tim:

I've got a few babys, and I've made a resolution to get them into the ground ASAP.

Anyone have thoughts on how much sun they take here in the Land O'La La?

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Brett in Mission Viejo Proficient

Brett in Mission Viejo

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43 minutes ago, DoomsDave said:

Colin, Tim:

I've got a few babys, and I've made a resolution to get them into the ground ASAP.

Anyone have thoughts on how much sun they take here in the Land O'La La?

DD,

I planted a large citrus pot in full winter/spring/fall sun 2 years ago against (8 inches away) a south facing feux black lava wall, but it had some summer partial shade for three months. It succumbed I am thinking because it got blasted with full direct sun with radiated heat from the wall in the non-summer months. I think these need some humidity or protection when young.

 I am now thinking no radiated heat and put in partial sun when young, at least in Mission Viejo (minimal coastal influence), then growing into full sun. I have two Marcus 5'vers on deck ready to test, which have been in 50% shade for the past year.  Maybe an indicator they can use some shade in so cal as youngsters:

Brett

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Mission Viejo, CA

Limited coastal influence

5-10 days of frost

IPS and PSSC Member

Josh-O Grand Master

Josh-O

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14 hours ago, doranakandawatta said:

We both knocked the floor. painful!

they can go in full coastal sun for us in San Diego. They don't like strong winds :( 

I also have a really big 5 gal I planted out at the vista garden 3 weeks ago. so far so good. no burning thus far.

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

Sunset zone 24

Josh-O Grand Master

Josh-O

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Oh, did I mention they are painfully slow for us in California 

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

Sunset zone 24

colin Peters Grand Master

colin Peters

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Dave,

mine is in full, hot Honolulu sun. I think it would do better in a bit less. Not sure how your sun compares in strength. I do have a one gallon planted out in mostly shade

and it is looking good, but slower.  I'm pretty sure Tim's Hilo sun is less strong than over here. His looks great, and not so ratty.

realarch Grand Master

realarch

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Full Hilo sun here, and in a rather protected spot in the yard. Lots of rain, 160" (4000 mm) and high humidity. We really don't get

much wind because of topography, which Is fine with me.

Tim

Tim

Hilo, Hawaii

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