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Roystonea violacea, Cape Coral, FL

PalmatierMeg

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Roystonea violacea is native to the far eastern tip of Cuba where it grows on savannahs and hillsides. It is, far and away, the most colorful species in this genus and very rare outside Cuba. It is named for the color of its male flowers, but young palms have tan to milk chocolate trunks overlaid with a purple hue. I have been seeking this species since I first learned of it. A few years ago, RPS offered seeds for the first time I was aware. I bought 10 of which only 1 germinated - but one was enough. I've been following my seedling's progress, which has been trouble free. It was outgrowing its 14" treepot so yesterday we planted it. I took the following photos. Okay, right now it may not look like something special but someday I hope it will be.

Roystonea violacea, Cape Coral, FL, 2019

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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.

GottmitAlex Grand Master

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Beautiful, Meg!

That palm is a treasure. Keep us abreast throughout its growth. 

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5 year high 42.2C/108F (07/06/2018)--5 year low 4.6C/40.3F (1/19/2023)--Lowest recent/current winter: 4.6C/40.3F (1/19/2023)

 

kinzyjr Grand Master

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@bubba I think you just asked about this one!

@PalmatierMeg Very nice!

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Lakeland, FL

USDA Zone 1990: 9a  2012: 9b  2023: 10a | Sunset Zone: 26 | Record Low: 20F/-6.67C (Jan. 1985, Dec.1962) | Record Low USDA Zone: 9a

30-Year Avg. Low: 30F | 30-year Min: 24F

bubba Grand Master

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I defer to Meg. The pictures of this specimen on PalmPedia from Cuba are amazing.
 

Geraldo has a mature specimen at his place in Deerfield that does not appear to have the same characteristics. It seems that the incredible characteristics of this palm do not exhibit themselves outside of Cuba. I hope I’m wrong.

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What you look for is what is looking

Zeeth Grand Master

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7 hours ago, bubba said:

I defer to Meg. The pictures of this specimen on PalmPedia from Cuba are amazing.
 

Geraldo has a mature specimen at his place in Deerfield that does not appear to have the same characteristics. It seems that the incredible characteristics of this palm do not exhibit themselves outside of Cuba. I hope I’m wrong.

Yeah the pics on palmpedia of the species outside of habitat don't look correct. Even the leaves look different. I suspect they may have been mislabelled...

I got about 200 seeds at the same time as Meg, and got 4 to sprout. I'll be donating 3 of them to the Kopsick Palm Arboretum to see how they'll do there. 

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Keith 

Palmetto, Florida (10a) and Tampa, Florida (9b/10a)

bubba Grand Master

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The specimen on PalmPedia from Cuba is amazing. It will be interesting to see if your seeds and Meg's are the real deal". Luckily, Roystonea is a very quick grower and we should have a good idea within five (5) years!

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PalmatierMeg Grand Master

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I'll be disappointed if it's not the "real deal". If it is not I hope it is not just another regia. I do remember the seeds weren't shaped the same as regia: ovoid vs round. Guess I'll just have to  wait.

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.

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That is such a cool looking palm... I hope they work out for you...

 

Butch

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PalmatierMeg Grand Master

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Photo from March & October 2021. It's bigger now but nowhere near enough to flower yet. I believe it is slower growing than rocket regia. May be a bit more cold sensitive as it took some cold damage last winter. It also shows lighter green leaves in full sun compared to regia.

Roystonea violacea, Cape Coral, FL,  March 2021

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Roystonea violacea, Cape Coral, FL,  October 2021

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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.

DoomsDave Grand Master

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I got 100 seeds - none grew for me. 
 

Keep us apprised @PalmatierMeg!

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15 hours ago, DoomsDave said:

I got 100 seeds - none grew for me. 
 

Keep us apprised @PalmatierMeg!

Out of 20 seeds this is my one & only

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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.

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