Linospadix monostachya in habitat

[happypalms]

A day in the Australian bush wondering around, in the habitat of linospadix monostachya. Very rocky thin rainforest soil the only thing in favour of its habitat is the moisture content in the soil. With a few plants in seed here and there a welcoming red in the otherwise dull dark green landscape with various plants of rainforest oddities. A wonderful location to walk around in with vast stands of archontophoenix palms. 

[gyuseppe]

Richard I had many of these, unfortunately I don't have even 1 left, the seeds were sent to me from Australia by Dr. Ian Edward

I also had Linospadix minor

[Phoenikakias]

1 minute ago, gyuseppe said:

Richard I had many of these, unfortunately I don't have even 1 left, the seeds were sent to me from Australia by Dr. Ian Edward

Not an easy sp for a warm Mediterranean climate.

[gyuseppe]

in the shade they grew well, they lived more than 10 years, they died for the reason you know

[Phoenikakias]

I had 7, pot was disturbed by rats and been left with only one.

[gyuseppe]

6 minutes ago, Phoenikakias said:

I had 7, pot was disturbed by rats and been left with only one.

I don't even have 1 left!

I had about twenty of them

[Jonathan]

12 hours ago, happypalms said:

A day in the Australian bush wondering around, in the habitat of linospadix monostachya. Very rocky thin rainforest soil the only thing in favour of its habitat is the moisture content in the soil. With a few plants in seed here and there a welcoming red in the otherwise dull dark green landscape with various plants of rainforest oddities. A wonderful location to walk around in with vast stands of archontophoenix palms. 

Looks beautiful, where is that? 

I've got a heap of these from seed collected in the Dorrigo area, though none in the ground as yet. They should do well in the shade wherever Howeas grow I would think.

[tim_brissy_13]

I’m pretty happy that mine appears to be setting viable seed now. I’ve grown a few of these at old gardens but have never managed to get them to viability. Old ones at the Melbourne Botanic Gardens also don’t seem to set seed, I suspect too dry. Mine is in fairly deep shade now and it stays quite moist. 

[Jonathan]

5 hours ago, tim_brissy_13 said:

I’m pretty happy that mine appears to be setting viable seed now. I’ve grown a few of these at old gardens but have never managed to get them to viability. Old ones at the Melbourne Botanic Gardens also don’t seem to set seed, I suspect too dry. Mine is in fairly deep shade now and it stays quite moist. 

Nice one -have you got a pic of the whole plant Tim?

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22 hours ago, gyuseppe said:

Richard I had many of these, unfortunately I don't have even 1 left, the seeds were sent to me from Australia by Dr. Ian Edward

I also had Linospadix minor

Leave it with me there’s plenty of spare seeds getting around the palm mafia gang (in fact way to many) 

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11 hours ago, Jonathan said:

Looks beautiful, where is that? 

I've got a heap of these from seed collected in the Dorrigo area, though none in the ground as yet. They should do well in the shade wherever Howeas grow I would think.

Woolgoolga Wedding bells state forest in a rather moist valley. You want to get the seeds from the Gibraltar range there’s an entire leaf form up there and it gets blooming cold up there. They are tough. Moisture is the key to success with them.

[happypalms]

8 hours ago, tim_brissy_13 said:

I’m pretty happy that mine appears to be setting viable seed now. I’ve grown a few of these at old gardens but have never managed to get them to viability. Old ones at the Melbourne Botanic Gardens also don’t seem to set seed, I suspect too dry. Mine is in fairly deep shade now and it stays quite moist. 

Good one Tim. From my observation it’s moisture that’s the trick to setting seeds. I have grown up with them seeing them all over the place riding enduro motorcycles in the bush. Looks like you have done well.

[tim_brissy_13]

4 hours ago, Jonathan said:

Nice one -have you got a pic of the whole plant Tim?

It’s a bit hard to capture deep in the jungle. This pic is from mid last year. 

[Darold Petty]

That's a good tip about the moisture level.  I have two plants about 25 years old, they flower constantly, make seed rarely, and the few seed have never germinated.   Thanks !

[Jonathan]

11 hours ago, happypalms said:

Woolgoolga Wedding bells state forest in a rather moist valley. You want to get the seeds from the Gibraltar range there’s an entire leaf form up there and it gets blooming cold up there. They are tough. Moisture is the key to success with them.

Good tip Richard, I've lost a couple that got a bit too dry in the past. 

An entire leaf form sounds intriguing...I've got some Bangalows from the road up through there, didn't spot any Linospadix unfortunately. Good excuse to visit again, it's a beautiful area.

[happypalms]

19 hours ago, Darold Petty said:

That's a good tip about the moisture level.  I have two plants about 25 years old, they flower constantly, make seed rarely, and the few seed have never germinated.   Thanks !

They love moisture. Never let them dry out if you want seeds. I have one lone plant in my garden thats 25 years old and only once it has set seeds (viable). 

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12 hours ago, Jonathan said:

Good tip Richard, I've lost a couple that got a bit too dry in the past. 

An entire leaf form sounds intriguing...I've got some Bangalows from the road up through there, didn't spot any Linospadix unfortunately. Good excuse to visit again, it's a beautiful area.

You have to see the ones on the Gibraltar an amazing stand of palms and tall as well. Not a lot of seeds up there though must have something to do with moisture. Drop in we can do a palm tour I need your eyes on the calmus.

[Jonathan]

10 hours ago, happypalms said:

You have to see the ones on the Gibraltar an amazing stand of palms and tall as well. Not a lot of seeds up there though must have something to do with moisture. Drop in we can do a palm tour I need your eyes on the calmus.

I'd love to drop in...might be a good winter activity. Might also leave with a suitcase full of palms!

[happypalms]

39 minutes ago, Jonathan said:

I'd love to drop in...might be a good winter activity. Might also leave with a suitcase full of palms!

Oooh you smuggler you.