bismarckia nobilis new plant!

[EJ;)]

Just purchased this Bizmark palm from a local box store.

Hoping i planted it correctly and in a good location. I have heard these palms are picky!

Day 2 from planting and no signs of shock yet! 

[Billeb]

I feel like they are only picky if you damage the roots during planting out. Looks like it will have plenty of sun in that location. You should be good, just water a good amount. Congrats on your purchase. Love Bismarckia’s! 
 

-dale

[D Palm]

If your worried about shock, I take a cup of non scented epsom salt and mix it per gallon of water. Let it dissolve and water. Mine always respond very well with this treatment in nutrient deficient Florida sand.

Edited September 14, 2021 by D Palm

[sonoranfans]

Do not overwater this palm.  It should not be planted near plants that need frequent watering.  Yes water as directed and back off the amount when temps drop.  Bismarckia are not nutrient needy, they survive in habitat quite well is nutrient depleted, lateritic soil.  Yes they will grow faster with some fertilizer, but right now hold back on that.  You might condition the soil around the plant with humic acid to improve beneficial microbial content.  The get large, with leaves extending 12' from trunk center so site space might be an issue.  Mature, it will throw lots of shade too.

[enigma99]

19 hours ago, EJ;) said:

Just purchased this Bizmark palm from a local box store.

Hoping i planted it correctly and in a good location. I have heard these palms are picky!

Day 2 from planting and no signs of shock yet! 

Which box store and location did you find it?

[bar]

Yes, so hard to find in the Sacramento area. Although Palm Island has them for $350 (only one left).

Bruce

[EJ;)]

1 hour ago, enigma99 said:

Which box store and location did you find it?

Lowes....

I can look for another one? Let you know? 

I was also told that you can special order from Lowes if you talk to the right guy/gal.

I got lucky with this one.  

[EJ;)]

39 minutes ago, bar said:

Yes, so hard to find in the Sacramento area. Although Palm Island has them for $350 (only one left).

Bruce

ouch!!! this one... was originally 89.99.

I got it for 40$ because i asked if they could discount it based on a dead frond it had. 

 

[EJ;)]

41 minutes ago, bar said:

Yes, so hard to find in the Sacramento area. Although Palm Island has them for $350 (only one left).

Bruce

Happy belated birthday!

[EJ;)]

3 hours ago, sonoranfans said:

Do not overwater this palm.  It should not be planted near plants that need frequent watering.  Yes water as directed and back off the amount when temps drop.  Bismarckia are not nutrient needy, they survive in habitat quite well is nutrient depleted, lateritic soil.  Yes they will grow faster with some fertilizer, but right now hold back on that.  You might condition the soil around the plant with humic acid to improve beneficial microbial content.  The get large, with leaves extending 12' from trunk center so site space might be an issue.  Mature, it will throw lots of shade too.

I dont have any irrigation watering planned for this side.  thanks for the advice. I will plant more drought tolerant plants and lay back on the water lol. 

[bar]

3 minutes ago, EJ;) said:

Happy belated birthday!

Thank you! 

So, inquiring minds want to know where you got it from!  Maybe they have more left for us plant geeks!

 

Bruce

[EJ;)]

5 minutes ago, bar said:

Thank you! 

So, inquiring minds want to know where you got it from!  Maybe they have more left for us plant geeks!

 

Bruce

Lowe's

[Valhallalla]

1 hour ago, EJ;) said:

ouch!!! this one... was originally 89.99.

I got it for 40$ because i asked if they could discount it based on a dead frond it had.

Pure genius. I commend you.

[EJ;)]

14 minutes ago, Valhallalla said:

Pure genius. I commend you.