Tahina spectabilis dig .

[JubaeaMan138]

So I will be digging this little guy up on memorial weekend . Just curious any tips or recommendations . I’m not sure if I should transplant this to a large container for a bit or if I should dig it and transplant it directly into its growing spot . This will also travel a couple hours from one location to my location. In riverside . I plant on getting a root ball atleast to the edge of the grass . This plant was planted a few years ago from a 5 gallon grown in so cal . 

[Merlyn]

I'm not sure if the "root sensitivity" question has been answered for Tahina?  Are they like Bismarcks?  Genetically they are in the same grouping as Caryota, Arenga, Corypha, Bismarck, Latania, Borassus, but oddly closest to Kerriodoxa:

I guess getting the biggest undisturbed rootball is a good choice, especially considering the yellowing and apparent lack of fertilizer.

[JubaeaMan138]

I figure I will hit it reallll well with superthrive once it is out of the ground . I’ve heard these supposedly do well with moves . Only problem I have is everyone that has moved these has moved much bigger trees . I wonder what the root ball looks like under neath the soil . Also curious if I should shade this tree for a bit after transplant or give it more sun which I feel like it has been lacking most its life . 

[Hilo Jason]

I've heard that they hate growing in pots and I have one that is proving that to be true.  So I would say to get it back in the ground and not in a pot.  Good luck and keep us posted on here!  

[JubaeaMan138]

53 minutes ago, Hilo Jason said:

I've heard that they hate growing in pots and I have one that is proving that to be true.  So I would say to get it back in the ground and not in a pot.  Good luck and keep us posted on here!  

So you’re sort of familiar with my climate in riverside . What would you do if you planted it out ? Would you give it supplemental shade ? The area I have in mind is southern part of the property and full sun all day long . 

[ruskinPalms]

It looks small and young. If like Bismarckia, they aren’t that hard to transplant into the ground around that size. Of course get the biggest root ball you’re able to move around. I too agree you should get into the ground at its new home as soon as possible. And if like Bismarckia, it will like heat and sun and eventually become a monster.

Edited May 23, 2023 by ruskinPalms

[JubaeaMan138]

And it’s dug! 

[JubaeaMan138]

And it’s in! 

[James B]

I’d love to get one of these. I hope it grows well for you!

[JubaeaMan138]

30 minutes ago, James B said:

I’d love to get one of these. I hope it grows well for you!

We shall see I’m hoping it does well. I mean this palm is virtually impossible to find. So it was worth the risk . 

 

 

Edited May 28, 2023 by JubaeaMan138

[Merlyn]

@JubaeaMan138looks great!  And good choice of Fiskars shovels too, I have a pair of those myself!

[Johnny Palmseed]

Hope it works out for you. It looks like it’s in pretty rough shape.

[JubaeaMan138]

24 minutes ago, Merlyn said:

@JubaeaMan138looks great!  And good choice of Fiskars shovels too, I have a pair of those myself!

Fiskars are my go to . Lifetime warranty call and they ship you a brand new shovel no cost. Solid steel one piece . Large flats for your boot as well when driving the shovel in. 

[JubaeaMan138]

10 minutes ago, Johnny Palmseed said:

Hope it works out for you. It looks like it’s in pretty rough shape.

Agree . Fingers crossed . It should appreciate my heat and lots of water . 

[doubravsky]

Look forward to seeing it grow....

[JubaeaMan138]

3 hours ago, doubravsky said:

Look forward to seeing it grow....

Need to meet up Dave ! Would love to come by let me know ! 

[WaianaeCrider]

On 5/28/2023 at 7:04 AM, JubaeaMan138 said:

And it’s in! 

Considering the size it will become....I'd think it's to close to the fence.

[Hilo Jason]

On 5/22/2023 at 3:21 PM, JubaeaMan138 said:

So you’re sort of familiar with my climate in riverside . What would you do if you planted it out ? Would you give it supplemental shade ? The area I have in mind is southern part of the property and full sun all day long . 

I would put a shade cloth tent over it to help it during its transplant shock.  Wouldn’t hurt at all. Let it open a couple new fronds under 30 - 50% shade then remove and give it the full sun. 

[JubaeaMan138]

10 hours ago, WaianaeCrider said:

Considering the size it will become....I'd think it's to close to the fence.

Yeah I think I got a while  to worry about that . 

[Merlyn]

21 hours ago, JubaeaMan138 said:

Yeah I think I got a while  to worry about that . 

So true.  I planted an unknown Corypha on the East side of the yard a couple of years ago.  It's still smaller than your Tahina, partially because it keeps getting defoliated by upper 20s and frost.  BUT...it turns out to be an Umbraculifera, the largest of the Coryphas.  It's about 30 feet from the house, and I'm not really sure that's enough clearance...  But I've got years to think about it. 

[JubaeaMan138]

Update on this guy was figuring it was a goner couple weeks ago but kept watering heavily the leafves had died off spear was just sitting this week spear has started pushing more and opening I added shade cloth a week or so after it was in the ground . Thoughts? Going on a month after transplant . 

[aztropic]

Nothing wrong with it. Just normal transplant shock, but definitely looks like a successful move to me.   

 

aztropic

Mesa, Arizona 

[JubaeaMan138]

1 hour ago, aztropic said:

Nothing wrong with it. Just normal transplant shock, but definitely looks like a successful move to me.   

 

aztropic

Mesa, Arizona 

Thanks for the reassurance on this! Definetly trust your judgement . Really hoping this one does good  put alot of effort into this one . Hopefully it can get strong enough before winter gets here . 

[JubaeaMan138]

I think timing was key to this move  . 

[Merlyn]

Growing slowly but steadily is a good sign for sure.  My Corypha Umbraculifera got defoliated the last two winters and it did grow a new spear reaaaaaally slow.

[JubaeaMan138]

30 minutes ago, Merlyn said:

Growing slowly but steadily is a good sign for sure.  My Corypha Umbraculifera got defoliated the last two winters and it did grow a new spear reaaaaaally slow.

Usually by now I would expect it to look completely dead if it wasn’t going to make it . Probably spear pull by now as well. Went ahead and hit it with some More superthrive . I have excellent luck with that stuff . 

[BS Man about Palms]

I would apply the "magic 3" rule" here if you haven't heard of it.  If a new spear  grows 3" post transplant, it's odds of survival are much greater. Less than that, slow death... 

But, those are slow here anyway.

Best of luck!  🤞

[JubaeaMan138]

14 hours ago, BS Man about Palms said:

I would apply the "magic 3" rule" here if you haven't heard of it.  If a new spear  grows 3" post transplant, it's odds of survival are much greater. Less than that, slow death... 

But, those are slow here anyway.

Best of luck!  🤞

Are you growing any? Curious if there are any doing ok in so cal? This is the only one I’ve ever seen in person . 

[tinman10101]

i recall @MattyB had one .... if i am not wrong

[Hilo Jason]

On 6/24/2023 at 6:06 PM, BS Man about Palms said:

I would apply the "magic 3" rule" here if you haven't heard of it.  If a new spear  grows 3" post transplant, it's odds of survival are much greater. Less than that, slow death... 

But, those are slow here anyway.

Best of luck!  🤞

Bill's "magic 3" rule has never been proven wrong for me!  Just recently dug up a Dypsis Marojejyi and it's just about to hit the 3" mark so I'm happy about that.  

[BS Man about Palms]

On 6/25/2023 at 12:01 PM, JubaeaMan138 said:

Are you growing any? Curious if there are any doing ok in so cal? This is the only one I’ve ever seen in person . 

I have had a runt one in a pot for probably 10 years.. it never seems to get any bigger..

[JubaeaMan138]

3 hours ago, BS Man about Palms said:

I have had a runt one in a pot for probably 10 years.. it never seems to get any bigger..

That’s exactly what this one’s previous grower said . He said it never really did anything for years . Slug . 

[BS Man about Palms]

13 hours ago, JubaeaMan138 said:

That’s exactly what this one’s previous grower said . He said it never really did anything for years . Slug . 

 

13 hours ago, JubaeaMan138 said:

That’s exactly what this one’s previous grower said . He said it never really did anything for years . Slug . 

Sadly, mine got smaller.  At one point, the leaves were about 12" across.  Now about 6".  I thought it died, but came back with small leaves.

[waykoolplantz]

heres hoping what it grows into

[Kris]

4 minutes ago, waykoolplantz said:

heres hoping what it grows into

Beautiful

[Kris]

On 5/22/2023 at 5:35 AM, JubaeaMan138 said:

So I will be digging this little guy up on memorial weekend . Just curious any tips or recommendations . I’m not sure if I should transplant this to a large container for a bit or if I should dig it and transplant it directly into its growing spot . This will also travel a couple hours from one location to my location. In riverside . I plant on getting a root ball atleast to the edge of the grass . This plant was planted a few years ago from a 5 gallon grown in so cal . 

This problem happens when we wash the palm leaves and growing spear with garden hose,especially ground water. I have lost few lipstick palms by watering their leaves in hot summer season...thinking these palms love water and high humidity. Even if the leaves are dusty never spray water on palms to clean them.

 

Love,

Kris.

India

[RJ]

On 6/26/2023 at 5:18 PM, Hilo Jason said:

Bill's "magic 3" rule has never been proven wrong for me!  Just recently dug up a Dypsis Marojejyi and it's just about to hit the 3" mark so I'm happy about that.  

Okay… so what’s the magic three? I’ve got a mule I put in the ground, the dog massacred it while it was in a pot. Re potted it last year but did nothing, figured might as well put it in the ground. Still not doing much a couple weeks later. 

[Darold Petty]

Kris, it is nice to see you posting again !  

[RJ]

20 minutes ago, RJ said:

Okay… so what’s the magic three? I’ve got a mule I put in the ground, the dog massacred it while it was in a pot. Re potted it last year but did nothing, figured might as well put it in the ground. Still not doing much a couple weeks later. 

Just 3” inches of spear growth I imagine?

[JubaeaMan138]

16 hours ago, Kris said:

This problem happens when we wash the palm leaves and growing spear with garden hose,especially ground water. I have lost few lipstick palms by watering their leaves in hot summer season...thinking these palms love water and high humidity. Even if the leaves are dusty never spray water on palms to clean them.

 

Love,

Kris.

India

My dad and grandpa use to always say the same thing never water with your hose during hot summer full sun days always figured that was a myth seeing as what happens when it rains and the sun comes out it evaporates . But that is rain water which is completely different . Most of my stuff is all on drip lines . I do over  head water in late evenings often though in summer just makes that green look so good .