Enjoy this L. orbiculares

[Drew]

Uncommon beautiful phenomenon - my l. orbiculares in early stage of producing seed. The palm is happy in Miami.

Drew

[Palmarum]

Wow, that is extraordinary...

I've never seen a cultivated L. orbicularis in flower before in S. Florida. A couple old plants of that size but never one with an inflorescence. It was thought it would never happen with containerized plants; we figured they would take so, so long to mature, if ever. This is a milestone for sure, as we now have a reference as to a size for maturity.

Congrats on your palm's debut flowering as it is obviously very happy.

Ryan

P.S. - Nice Johannesteijsmannia magnifica as well.

[Drew]

Thank you - the palm is about 7- 8 years old.

[realarch]

Such an extraordinary palm, thanks for the post. 

Tim

[Barry]

Beautiful specimen, I killed mine in a  1 gal. That is what I was hoping for. I’ll try again! What is the secret to grow them like that?

[miamicuse]

Spectacular so beautiful!

[Cindy Adair]

Congratulations! An inspiration to all!

[Drew]

Good draining soil, filtered light, moderate water, fertilizer withadded iron and magnesium and luck.

[Patrick]

Now I feel like eating some Ruffles potato chips....

Edited May 18, 2023 by Patrick

[Palmarum]

18 hours ago, Patrick said:

Now I feel like eating some Ruffles potato chips....

I just did, Sour Cream and Onion flavored ones. Being in person with a palm like that and feeling the stiff, pleated texture of the leaves -- intensifies the feeling of potato chip envy.

Ryan

[Drew]

Love the creative imagery.

[Drew]

Update - my orbicularis grew another inflorescence. The original one put out about 20 seeds that are maturing.  My licuala mattanensis is now in flower - remarkable to see.

Drew

[Johnny Palmseed]

Well now you’re just showing off! Seriously though, both palms look great. Whatever you’re doing, keep it up.