Licuala ramsayi - show us yours!

[KrisKupsch]

On 1/20/2023 at 8:51 PM, Phoenikakias said:

Wow, i did not know that varieties exist...

One has fewer spines, it’s a fine line  

[Palms1984]

On 1/26/2023 at 11:11 AM, DoomsDave said:

Here’s a better picture of my large one; it’s starting to rival the ones in Hawaii, at least a bit

 

 It’s very lush and green.  What type of fertilizer do you give your L. ramsayi?  

[donpachino1983]

3 gal I planted this summer 2024 😎

[DoomsDave]

5 hours ago, Palms1984 said:

 It’s very lush and green.  What type of fertilizer do you give your L. ramsayi?  

I don't give any of my palms in the ground any chemical fertilizers. That one by the house gets lOTS of water, which seems to turn the trick.

Hopefully it won't fry when it grows about the roofline; if it does, might dig and give it away or sell it.

[Palms1984]

21 hours ago, DoomsDave said:

I don't give any of my palms in the ground any chemical fertilizers. That one by the house gets lOTS of water, which seems to turn the trick.

Hopefully it won't fry when it grows about the roofline; if it does, might dig and give it away or sell it.

Thank you for the information.😎  How many fronds a year does it grow?  I had a small L. ramysayi 15 years ago which grew only one frond a year, compared to my L. peltata ‘Sumawongii’ which grew four fronds a year.  

[DoomsDave]

4 hours ago, Palms1984 said:

Thank you for the information.😎  How many fronds a year does it grow?  I had a small L. ramysayi 15 years ago which grew only one frond a year, compared to my L. peltata ‘Sumawongii’ which grew four fronds a year.  

Good question, haven't kept a count. I'm pretty sure it's more than one, though. I'd say it's medium fast if you give it enough heat and water.

[Moose]

On 11/4/2024 at 5:17 AM, Palms1984 said:

 It’s very lush and green.  What type of fertilizer do you give your L. ramsayi?  

That's impressive

[happypalms]

You wanted a picture of a Ramsayi Dave does this one qualify.

[SeanK]

18 minutes ago, happypalms said:

You wanted a picture of a Ramsayi Dave does this one qualify.

It's a bit early to be posting, isn't it?

[KrisKupsch]

I’ve a strong feeling I’ve planted more Licuala ramsayi than the average person. I would have 200 in my garden and photos do not do it justice. If in the neighborhood give me a hola and come see IRL. Much better 

[D. Morrowii]

My handsome little florida grown LR. Trouble free except that mealy bugs seem to love the new spear😡

[richnorm]

Very marginal in my climate but this is finally coming right for me after many frustrating winter setbacks and much ugly brown-tipping.   Just the winter spear has some browning now and I am hoping it will grow out of this.  About 6 feet tall, so roughly back where it started when it left the hot house 10+ years ago!

[happypalms]

2 hours ago, SeanK said:

It's a bit early to be posting, isn't it?

Depends if you’re awake with the kookaburras or still in bed.

[DoomsDave]

4 hours ago, happypalms said:

You wanted a picture of a Ramsayi Dave does this one qualify.

Buh leaahhhhh!

Too nice for me, though I'll grow into it!

Have to run down the street . . . .

[Jdash]

Here are a couple a saw at Holtons nursery

 

[Palms1984]

15 hours ago, DoomsDave said:

Good question, haven't kept a count. I'm pretty sure it's more than one, though. I'd say it's medium fast if you give it enough heat and water.

Thank you for all the information.  I purchased a larger L. ramsai, 1 1/2 ft tall a few months ago, it appears to be a stronger grower than the last one I purchased as a liner years ago.  
 

Do you have any experience growing L. spinosa, grandis or peltata ‘Sumawongii’ ?  

[happypalms]

14 hours ago, happypalms said:

You wanted a picture of a Ramsayi Dave does this one qualify.

Here’s a few nice seedlings currently in the greenhouse. After all to get big palms you need little ones to start with! 

[DoomsDave]

3 hours ago, Palms1984 said:

Thank you for all the information.  I purchased a larger L. ramsai, 1 1/2 ft tall a few months ago, it appears to be a stronger grower than the last one I purchased as a liner years ago.  
 

Do you have any experience growing L. spinosa, grandis or peltata ‘Sumawongii’ ?  

I had a spinosa, which I later sold. It was very slow, though I've heard they speed up with time.

[iDesign]

7 hours ago, Palms1984 said:

Do you have any experience growing L. spinosa, grandis or peltata ‘Sumawongii’ ?  

I posted these photos not long ago in a different thread, but will post again since you live pretty close to me (I'm in South Carlsbad)...

L. ramsayi on Left / L. distans on right.
L. distans is an underappreciated palm in my opinion... slow growing, but gorgeous when mature.

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Next is L. sumawongii (my first one died, but this larger one seems very healthy).

Heard they're slower than ramsayii , which is why I invested in a big one. I'm planning to pair my sumawongii & ramsayii together, like Len did*

* Search Google for "Married to Plants Massive Garden Project Update #1" for a stunning photo of mature L. ramsayi and L. sumawongii together in So Cal.

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Someone told me L. grandis doesn't do very well in our area.

Not sure about L. spinosa, but Jungle Music has some liners in stock if you'd like to try it. I believe I saw posts saying people in So Cal having success with that one.

[Palms1984]

On 11/6/2024 at 9:44 AM, iDesign said:

I posted these photos not long ago in a different thread, but will post again since you live pretty close to me (I'm in South Carlsbad)...

L. ramsayi on Left / L. distans on right.
L. distans is an underappreciated palm in my opinion... slow growing, but gorgeous when mature.

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Next is L. sumawongii (my first one died, but this larger one seems very healthy).

Heard they're slower than ramsayii , which is why I invested in a big one. I'm planning to pair my sumawongii & ramsayii together, like Len did*

* Search Google for "Married to Plants Massive Garden Project Update #1" for a stunning photo of mature L. ramsayi and L. sumawongii together in So Cal.

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Someone told me L. grandis doesn't do very well in our area.

Not sure about L. spinosa, but Jungle Music has some liners in stock if you'd like to try it. I believe I saw posts saying people in So Cal having success with that one.

Thanks for the information.  I live in the college area on a a hill.  I’ve been very lucky the last 21 years that my area doesn’t get frost and very rarely temps below 40’s.  I’ve had good luck growing L.  peltata ‘Sumawongii’.  I’ve gotten 4 fronds a year growth.  I have two Licuala spinosa which are growing very well.  One plant is starting to generate pups.  

I’ve only had my L. grandis for 2 or 3 months.  It’s looking pretty amazing even in the dry Santa Ana Wind conditions. Here’s a pic when I received it.  The new frond is opening up now.  I’ll post a pic next year if it lives.

 

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[Palms1984]

Here’s a nice Licuala spinosa growing at the San Diego Zoo.  I’ve heard it’s the easiest Licuala to grow in California.  It’s around 6 ft tall. Photo taken November 2, 2024. 

[sgvcns]

Shrouding the A vestiaria. From the pool. 

[happypalms]

On 11/6/2024 at 9:38 PM, happypalms said:

Here’s a few nice seedlings currently in the greenhouse. After all to get big palms you need little ones to start with! 

We have twins a Ramsayi that has split in two! 

[Phoenikakias]

Below my two potted ones grown from seed collected in habitat. They still grow in the initial liners (I know, I have been unforgivably lazy to pot them up) and perhaps a lot of pine bark is the only suitable medium for their succcessful cultivation in my climate.