Geonoma atrovirens where are they on palm talk.

[happypalms]

The Geonoma atrovirens one palm that’s on my must have list that’s for sure. A bit of a challenge to in the brain grow sector of my horticultural files in the back of my brain somewhere. We all have a palm that challenges our grow skills and this one is it for me. An absolute stunning palm to look at I would trade a 1000 Joeys for a hundred of these beauties in a blink of an eye that’s for sure. 

[realarch]

Richard, I’ve posted several photos of this species on PT, so they are here somewhere. The search feature is a bit dodgy lately and I needed to reenter and search several times before I got the results I was looking for. In any case, I will post more photos soon. 

I agree, this is a remarkable palm.

Tim

[happypalms]

2 hours ago, realarch said:

Richard, I’ve posted several photos of this species on PT, so they are here somewhere. The search feature is a bit dodgy lately and I needed to reenter and search several times before I got the results I was looking for. In any case, I will post more photos soon. 

I agree, this is a remarkable palm.

Tim

Photos yes please. My only regret about this palm is, there was one for sale at the pacsoa plant sale that was in a large pot and about 3 feet tall selling for $650 Aus iam so disappointed I didn’t buy it. 

[Nico971]

This is clearly next level rarity for me 😅 some things are just impossible to find on my small island 

[happypalms]

2 hours ago, Nico971 said:

This is clearly next level rarity for me 😅 some things are just impossible to find on my small island 

Never give up the more palms like these ones get into mainstream cultivation, they will slowly become more available. It’s only a matter of time or years but they will become available. Look at Chambeyronia macrocarpa rare as in the day now dime a dozen. Australia is fast becoming a place for exotics with more importer’s importing rare stuff, Australia used to be so remote from the rest of the world now it’s just a plane ticket away or email in seconds flat. 

[realarch]

Here are a few photos that I’ve posted before. Of the three I have, two are developing darker leaves and not quite as robust as the third, which continues to throw medium green leaves. They all have new leaves that are different shades of mauve. They are over 5’, (1.5m) tall. Just a killer small palm. 

Tim

[John hovancsek]

I was pulling the moss if at the base of mine and broke off its first flower. I don’t think it would set seed yet but would have loved to see it

[realarch]

Hi John, mine has been flowering for a few years now and is finally trying to set seed. We shall see. 

Be patient, it will surprise you one of these days. 

Tim

[happypalms]

12 hours ago, realarch said:

Here are a few photos that I’ve posted before. Of the three I have, two are developing darker leaves and not quite as robust as the third, which continues to throw medium green leaves. They all have new leaves that are different shades of mauve. They are over 5’, (1.5m) tall. Just a killer small palm. 

Tim

Well what can I say perfection plus a absolutely gorgeous.

[PalmatierMeg]

My experience with the Geonoma spp I tried is that they can't survive long term in Florida - more like a few weeks, perhaps months depending on when they are planted/potted. They prefer a cooler climate, especially at night but FL gives them 6-8 months of summer swelter day and night. 

[happypalms]

5 hours ago, PalmatierMeg said:

My experience with the Geonoma spp I tried is that they can't survive long term in Florida - more like a few weeks, perhaps months depending on when they are planted/potted. They prefer a cooler climate, especially at night but FL gives them 6-8 months of summer swelter day and night. 

Thanks for the tip on growing them I will try to avoid a hot position in the garden. I was always worried about cold weather. So it’s the heat they dislike you learn something new every day thanks. 

[peachy]

On 2/3/2025 at 9:50 AM, happypalms said:

Photos yes please. My only regret about this palm is, there was one for sale at the pacsoa plant sale that was in a large pot and about 3 feet tall selling for $650 Aus iam so disappointed I didn’t buy it. 

I saw that one also. I was about to grab it until I saw the price tag. It's only a few weeks until the next show so I am deciding whether or not to to go and grab a few palms or put the money towards buying a holiday home on the Gaza Strip.

Peachy

[tim_brissy_13]

12 hours ago, happypalms said:

Thanks for the tip on growing them I will try to avoid a hot position in the garden. I was always worried about cold weather. So it’s the heat they dislike you learn something new every day thanks. 

I think for many Geonoma it’s both. They seem to need consistent temps without extremes. I’d say a constantly moist and shady position in your subtropical climate should keep quite a few Geonoma sp happy Richard. 

[Jonathan]

10 hours ago, peachy said:

I saw that one also. I was about to grab it until I saw the price tag. It's only a few weeks until the next show so I am deciding whether or not to to go and grab a few palms or put the money towards buying a holiday home on the Gaza Strip.

Peachy

Lol.

I would have thought that Surfers would be handier for you Peachy, if you really want a holiday in hell!

[Darold Petty]

10 hours ago, peachy said:

I saw that one also. I was about to grab it until I saw the price tag. It's only a few weeks until the next show so I am deciding whether or not to to go and grab a few palms or put the money towards buying a holiday home on the Gaza Strip.

Peachy

Don Jr will reserve a penthouse suite for you Peachy !  

[peachy]

4 hours ago, Jonathan said:

Lol.

I would have thought that Surfers would be handier for you Peachy, if you really want a holiday in hell!

I haven't been down there for 25 years would you believe ? I have a lot of relatives there, yet another reason to keep away. My grandparents built and operated the first motel on the Gold Coast, the Pink Poodle for many years. I used to visit Nana in her high rise at Main Beach until she croaked about 15 years ago. Guilt motivated as I never really liked her. I think the plane fare to Gaza would be cheaper than the toll roads to Surfers these days 

Peachy

[happypalms]

18 hours ago, peachy said:

I saw that one also. I was about to grab it until I saw the price tag. It's only a few weeks until the next show so I am deciding whether or not to to go and grab a few palms or put the money towards buying a holiday home on the Gaza Strip.

Peachy

To the heck with a holiday home, buy buy buy palms. I will race you to it peachy if it’s up for sale this time.

Richard 

[happypalms]

2 hours ago, peachy said:

I haven't been down there for 25 years would you believe ? I have a lot of relatives there, yet another reason to keep away. My grandparents built and operated the first motel on the Gold Coast, the Pink Poodle for many years. I used to visit Nana in her high rise at Main Beach until she croaked about 15 years ago. Guilt motivated as I never really liked her. I think the plane fare to Gaza would be cheaper than the toll roads to Surfers these days 

Peachy

Surfers paradise hey, I won’t mention what I call that place……..

[happypalms]

16 hours ago, tim_brissy_13 said:

I think for many Geonoma it’s both. They seem to need consistent temps without extremes. I’d say a constantly moist and shady position in your subtropical climate should keep quite a few Geonoma sp happy Richard. 

Port Macquarie might be the place for them. But i will certainly give them a go, one palm I love.