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Areca catechu dwarf seeds at RPS - for real?

PalmatierMeg

By PalmatierMeg
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PalmatierMeg Grand Master

PalmatierMeg

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I see RPS has listed Areca catechu Dwarf seeds for sale in its latest price list. Has anyone here tried them? Did they germinate? What %, i.e. how many, of those seedlings turned out to be true dwarf palms? The listing does not provide any clues and I don't want to spend a fortune for typical garden variety Areca catechus. I'm sure other people wonder the same thing. Thanks to all.

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Meg

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Zone 10A on the Isabelle Canal
Elevation: 15 feet

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Neil C Mentor

Neil C

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There is no way that all the seeds will produce dwarf plants but this is the chance we take with this type of seed. Same with Sabal Lisa and Chamaerops vulcano, only a percentage will come true.

Regards Neil

Palmarum Grand Master

Palmarum

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Most will either be regular Areca catechu or Semi-Dwarf Betel Nut, with a few degrees of difference on the latter.

Ryan

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Jeff Searle Grand Master

Jeff Searle

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Not happening here.

Searle Brothers Nursery Inc.

and The Rainforest Collection.

Southwest Ranches,Fl.

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Cocos korea Contributor

Cocos korea

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Thank you for info, I thought all of the seeds would grow as dwarfs

doranakandawatta Grand Master

doranakandawatta

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On 5/4/2017 01:31:53, Palmarum said:

Most will either be regular Areca catechu or Semi-Dwarf Betel Nut, with a few degrees of difference on the latter.

Ryan

For the price they charge, it can be disappointing, no ?

Do you mean that , for a real good dwarf Areca catechu, the best way would be to buy a plant (like what we can yes on your pictures) and not to hope too much results with seeds? 

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Philippe

 

Jungle Paradise in Sri Lanka

 

Really full garden Grand Master

Really full garden

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My Areca Dwarf Catechu came as seeds from Thailand and all were true dwarves .

I guess I was really lucky !

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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

foxtail Mentor

foxtail

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1 hour ago, scottgt said:

My Areca Dwarf Catechu came as seeds from Thailand and all were true dwarves .

I guess I was really lucky !

Pics?

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Really full garden Grand Master

Really full garden

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I have posted these before.

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April 14,2014

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May 25,2017

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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

foxtail Mentor

foxtail

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2 hours ago, scottgt said:

I have posted these before.

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April 14,2014

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May 25,2017

Thanks!!!!!! :wub::drool:

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Palmcycasnut Community Regular

Palmcycasnut

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Wow! Those are dwarfs alright! Wouldn't be able to grow them where im from with very little humidity :rant:

Scott Cohen Proficient

Scott Cohen

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Meg, unfortunately most seed even from a true dwarf will not turn out dwarf. It is a genetic blip so even the best circumstances yield limited success, hence the price. However, some people do get lucky ^_^ 

rare flowering trees, palms and other exotics

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