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Lodoicea maldivica

Eric in Orlando

By Eric in Orlando
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Eric in Orlando Grand Master

Eric in Orlando

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Here is Lodoicea maldivica growing at Flamingo Gardens in Ft. Lauderdale. It looks a bit tattered from last years hurricanes. It was growing in shade, looks very sunny now.

http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph.....src=ph

Eric

Orlando, FL

zone 9b/10a

SubTropicRay Grand Master

SubTropicRay

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Flamingo Gardens is inland quite a way.  The palm has done remarkably well in that location.

Tampa, Interbay Peninsula, Florida, USA

subtropical USDA Zone 10A

Bokeelia, Pine Island, Florida, USA

subtropical USDA Zone 10B

Kev Spence Collaborator

Kev Spence

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Slowly making a recovery I see.....this is the same palm first week of April this year.

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Were the trees all down still or had they been cleared a little.

If of interest I enclose a link to my website of mostly palm pics from our hols in Miami

My Website

Zone 8b

Central UK

Average min over last 5 years -5.1 C

JD in the OC Veteran

JD in the OC

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Sorry to be picky fellas, but isn't Flamingo in Davie, FL?

I was there last November.  They offered a "hurricane discount" because everything was so destroyed.  They did have a cougar- that was pretty cool.

JD

DoomsDave Grand Master

DoomsDave

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JD -- "cougar" as in cat or car???

dave

:o

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SubTropicRay Grand Master

SubTropicRay

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Wow, the overhead canopy is completely toast.  When I was there last, L.maldivica was shaded by a high canopy.  Those damned hurricanes.

Tampa, Interbay Peninsula, Florida, USA

subtropical USDA Zone 10A

Bokeelia, Pine Island, Florida, USA

subtropical USDA Zone 10B

Eric in Orlando Grand Master

Eric in Orlando

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The tree canopy was hit bad, especially when you first go in. Most of the debris was cleaned up, I didn't see any fallen trees still laying around. Further into the garden the Ficus, huge Ear Tree and African Mahogany were mostly fine and the group of old Southern Live Oaks near the house were alright.

Eric

Orlando, FL

zone 9b/10a

JD in the OC Veteran

JD in the OC

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cougar.jpg

Or is it some other type of animal?  I though it was a cougar.

Jeff Searle Grand Master

Jeff Searle

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Flamingo Gardens is in Davie, which is inland due west of Ft. Lauderdale.

  I am no large cat expert, but your probably looking at a Florida panther.

Searle Brothers Nursery Inc.

and The Rainforest Collection.

Southwest Ranches,Fl.

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palman Enthusiast

palman

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I assume that the seed was shipped in. How long ago was the seed planted there?

South Florida, USA

Mild sub tropical climate - USDA Zone 10

26.9 deg. North latitude

Altitude (5.1 M)  

Winter avg. temp (15.6 C)

Summer avg. temp (28.1 C)

Yearly Rainfall approx. (1270 mm)

bgl Grand Master

bgl

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Link in original post not working anymore.

Leilani Estates, 25 mls/40 km south of Hilo, Big Island of Hawai'i. Elevation 880 ft/270 m. Average rainfall 140 inches/3550 mm

 

peachy Grand Master

peachy

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Dave, A cougar is a hot, middle-aged, single woman (maybe not single) looking for a young man. Quite a few of these in S. Fla. :floor:

Not only in S florida dearie

Peachy.......growl

I came. I saw. I purchased

 

 

27.35 south.

Warm subtropical, with occasional frosts.

realarch Grand Master

realarch

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Ditto on the broken link.

Tim

Tim

Hilo, Hawaii

Eric in Orlando Grand Master

Eric in Orlando

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Here is the photo, from July 2006. I haven't been back since so don't know how the palm is. I don't remember seeing a cougar/panther but there is a FL Bobcat exhibit

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Eric

Orlando, FL

zone 9b/10a

Mike4284m Community Regular

Mike4284m

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Your wish is my command. Updated photo from last week.

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South Florida

Eric in Orlando Grand Master

Eric in Orlando

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Looks like it is adjusting to full sun just fine.

Eric

Orlando, FL

zone 9b/10a

Moose Grand Master

Moose

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Dave, A cougar is a hot, middle-aged, single woman (maybe not single) looking for a young man. Quite a few of these in S. Fla. :floor:

Not only in S florida dearie

Peachy.......growl

:blink:

Coral Gables, FL 8 miles North of Fairchild USDA Zone 10B

FRITO Grand Master

FRITO

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Dave, A cougar is a hot, middle-aged, single woman (maybe not single) looking for a young man. Quite a few of these in S. Fla. :floor:

Not only in S florida dearie

Peachy.......growl

:bemused:

Luke

Tallahassee, FL - USDA zone 8b/9a

63" rain annually

January avg 65/40 - July avg 92/73

North Florida Palm Society - http://palmsociety.blogspot.com/

palman Enthusiast

palman

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If it is 10yrs old from seed, it is a slow grower.

It it normal for them to be 3meters tall O.A. after 10 years of growth from seed?

South Florida, USA

Mild sub tropical climate - USDA Zone 10

26.9 deg. North latitude

Altitude (5.1 M)  

Winter avg. temp (15.6 C)

Summer avg. temp (28.1 C)

Yearly Rainfall approx. (1270 mm)

Scott Cohen Proficient

Scott Cohen

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You guys should see the one here at MBG, its twice as big as flamingo's. Goint to break the roof of the glass house pretty soon :P

rare flowering trees, palms and other exotics

DoomsDave Grand Master

DoomsDave

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the cat's a bobcat, no two ways.

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Any data in this post is provided 'as is' and in no event shall I be liable for any damages, including, without limitation, damages resulting from accuracy or lack thereof, insult, or lost profits or revenue, claims by third parties or for other similar costs, or any special, incidental, or consequential damages arising out of my opinion or the use of this data. The accuracy or reliability of the data is not guaranteed or warranted in any way and I disclaim liability of any kind whatsoever, including, without limitation, liability for quality, performance, merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose arising out of the use, or inability to use my data. Other terms may apply.

DoomsDave Grand Master

DoomsDave

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Dave, A cougar is a hot, middle-aged, single woman (maybe not single) looking for a young man. Quite a few of these in S. Fla. :floor:

Not only in S florida dearie

Peachy.......growl

Hmm . . . .

How about So Cal???

Let's keep our forum fun and friendly.

Any data in this post is provided 'as is' and in no event shall I be liable for any damages, including, without limitation, damages resulting from accuracy or lack thereof, insult, or lost profits or revenue, claims by third parties or for other similar costs, or any special, incidental, or consequential damages arising out of my opinion or the use of this data. The accuracy or reliability of the data is not guaranteed or warranted in any way and I disclaim liability of any kind whatsoever, including, without limitation, liability for quality, performance, merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose arising out of the use, or inability to use my data. Other terms may apply.

peachy Grand Master

peachy

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I can see this one is going to haunt me for a while.

Peachy

I came. I saw. I purchased

 

 

27.35 south.

Warm subtropical, with occasional frosts.

Lowey Experienced

Lowey

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Lucky the cougars in AUS are protected hey Peachy :D:D

Bruce

Innisfail - NQ AUS - 3600mm of rain a year average or around 144inches if you prefer - Temp Range 9c to 43c

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