Licuala triphylla fruiting again and life in my jungle

[Cindy Adair]

I've been seeing fruit on this tiny palm quite awhile, but kept forgetting to bring my camera to this steep area.

This morning was to start with this small task, but now it is noon and I just got back to my house.

First of all I believe this palm is my L. triphylla? growing well in its new location.  See the fruit on the left and right.

Please let me know what you think of the identification plus when to pick these fruits. Should I just pick one and open it up? 

Here's my post from 2016 and I believe the seeds got darker but can't completely recall:

The funny thing this morning is that after I took the photos I thought I was done when I glanced up and saw this very nearby where I had walked just yesterday:

That's a Chamaedorea sullivoniorum with a Pellagodoxa henryana nearby and threatened with mortal danger from the falling banana pup.

This is a steep area so safely removing the banana in pieces was dicey for the plants below. Of course while I'm near I must grab a few of the plentiful weeds and the time disappears.

After a break for food and drink and this PT post I will get back to my morning agenda, now rescheduled for the afternoon if it doesn't rain...

Such is life in my jungle and I'm not really complaining.

[realarch]

Beautiful photos Cindy, I particularly like the last one, kinda dreamy. 

Your C. sullivoniorum is looking spectacular and nearly had a negative frond altering encounter. I've only seen one of these in my palm obsessive era, and it was a stunner. The Pelogodoxa looks perfect on it's green slope as well.

Tim

[Cindy Adair]

5 hours ago, realarch said:

Beautiful photos Cindy, I particularly like the last one, kinda dreamy. 

Your C. sullivoniorum is looking spectacular and nearly had a negative frond altering encounter. I've only seen one of these in my palm obsessive era, and it was a stunner. The Pelogodoxa looks perfect on it's green slope as well.

Tim

Thanks Tim! 

[Cindy Adair]

I see some internet photos of red fruit, but mine remain green.

  I will leave them alone I guess, but try to be more observant with time. 

I could surely use a ground cover of these!

[Tyrone]

Love your garden Cindy. Keep posting pics as you do stuff in your garden. Very inspiring.

[Cindy Adair]

Thanks so much Tyrone!

[realarch]

Cindy, the fruit will turn red. Patience grasshopper.

Tim

[Cindy Adair]

1 minute ago, realarch said:

Cindy, the fruit will turn red. Patience grasshopper.

Tim

Thanks Tim. I will try to be patient.

I am not sure why I find it harder to wait for fruit to ripen than for seedlings to grow.

[fan palm]

They turn bright red Cindy but do take a while to ripen. Love the sullivoniorum. 

Cheers

Harry 

[realarch]

Harry, those look really nice and healthy. All those red berries.......Christmas in August.

Tim

[Cindy Adair]

Those are stunning Harry! 

Thanks so much!

[Moose]

On ‎8‎/‎4‎/‎2018‎ ‎11‎:‎49‎:‎44‎, Cindy Adair said:

I've been seeing fruit on this tiny palm quite awhile, but kept forgetting to bring my camera to this steep area.

This morning was to start with this small task, but now it is noon and I just got back to my house.

First of all I believe this palm is my L. triphylla? growing well in its new location.  See the fruit on the left and right.

Please let me know what you think of the identification plus when to pick these fruits. Should I just pick one and open it up? 

Here's my post from 2016 and I believe the seeds got darker but can't completely recall:

The funny thing this morning is that after I took the photos I thought I was done when I glanced up and saw this very nearby where I had walked just yesterday:

That's a Chamaedorea sullivoniorum with a Pellagodoxa henryana nearby and threatened with mortal danger from the falling banana pup.

This is a steep area so safely removing the banana in pieces was dicey for the plants below. Of course while I'm near I must grab a few of the plentiful weeds and the time disappears.

After a break for food and drink and this PT post I will get back to my morning agenda, now rescheduled for the afternoon if it doesn't rain...

Such is life in my jungle and I'm not really complaining.

"Say hello to my little friends" - Tony Montana

[mike in kurtistown]

I got a triphylla from Floribunda in a little 3 1/2 inch square pot that had green fruit on it. I put it on a tray and waited until they turned red and started dropping off. Some germinated, but not as many as I expected. Possibly, I should have removed an outer shell?

 

[Cindy Adair]

Everyone who has dared venture on this steep area of my farm has marveled at the small size of this palm. Definitely a contrast to the giant royals lining my street.