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RAVENEA RIVULARIS
THE MAJESTY PALM  


MEDIUM TO TALL SINGLE TRUNK PINNATE PALM
QUICK GROWING - LIKES FULL SUN ALONG THE COAST

About twenty-five years ago, I was one of the first nurserymen in the U.S. to grow this species.  There was talk at the time that this would be "the palm of the future".  This did not evolve except that it has been mass produced in large numbers and sold through many wholesale nurseries.  But, inherent problems kept it from being the most sought after species.  First, it needs lots of nutrition (fertilizer).  If it is not fed and watered regularly, it becomes yellow and can even turn super light green in color.  Also, it likes a lot of water.  Finally, it is super fast growing and needs a fair amount of space.  This species can get to heights of 50 feet with trunk bases as big as a Royal Palm (30 inches). 

Because of these short comings, in more recent times depot stores are trying to market this species with three plants in one pot and sell it as a "house plant".  Unfortunately, it doesn't do great inside the home.  It's ok, but there are much better interior palms.  So, popularity has backed off and many stores no longer carry Ravenea rivularis. 

But, it does have its attributes.  It is quick and, when treated well, can make a nice specimen plant as shown in the photos below.  Some of the photos below are from habitat in Madagascar.  You can tell which ones. Cold hardiness is into the lower twenties F. and along the coast this species can take full sun.  Far inland areas must give some protection from full sun. 


RAVENEA RIVULARIS 7g RAVENEA RIVULARIS in trash can RAVENEA RIVULARIS AT NURSERY
RAVENEA RIVULARIS RAVENEA RIVULARIS RAVENEA RIVULARIS
RAVENEA RIVULARIS RAVENEA RIVULARIS RAVENEA RIVULARIS MR

 

GROWING CYCADS IN THE HOUSE?
YES, IT CAN BE DONE

Regarding cycads, I thought I'd show you a photograph sent to me by a long time customer.  He lives on the East Coast of the U.S.  He is an avid cycad enthusiast but lives in an area where they cannot be grown outdoors because of cold.  He had constructed the illustrated solarium to the right.  It receives standard house heating and no special humidity.  There are overhead skylights.  As you can see, his plants are flourishing.  Many of his plants have been growing like this, inside the house, for over a decade.  His experience is proof that, with a little thought and preparation, even people in colder areas can have a vast array of cycads.
cycads inside home  

 

ASSORTED VRIESEAS HYBRIDS
BY JOHN ARDEN
EXTREMELY RARE TROPICAL PLANTS



FILTERED LIGHT PLANTS
SPECTACULAR BLOSSOMS
ALL FROM A PRIVATE COLLECTION OBTAINED SEVERAL YEARS AGO


Several years ago we offered a good assortment of rare Vriesea hybrids done by the late John Arden.  John was a worldwide famous Bromeliad expert who lived in this area. His hybrid Bromeliads, especially the Vriesea hybrids, were coveted by many.  Through a friend, I am again able to offer some of his hybrids.  Vrieseas are known not only for their interesting foliage but also for colorful  blossoms that protrude welll above the plant.  These would be fairly easy to email anywhere in the U.S.  Most Vrieseas want filtered light and are cold hardy into the mid to upper twenties F.  We still have some of these plants available, but many sold.  Drop by and see them if you have time to visit the nursery.  When they're gone, the ability to find them is also gone.


Vriesea amazing jade x evelyn
   
Vriesea amazing jade x evelyn Vriesea amazing jade x evelyn Vriesea amazing jade x evelyn

Vriesea California gold x V-400
   
Vriesea California gold x V-400 Vriesea California gold x V-400 Vriesea California gold x V-400

Vriesea concerto x sunset
   
Vriesea concerto x sunset Vriesea concerto x sunset Vriesea concerto x sunset

Vriesea hybrid John Arden
   
Vriesea hybrid John Arden Vriesea hybrid John Arden Vriesea hybrid John Arden

Vriesea hybrid John Arden 2
   
Vriesea hybrid John Arden 2 Vriesea hybrid John Arden 2 Vriesea hybrid John Arden

Vriesea inspiration
   
Vriesea inspiration Vriesea inspiration Vriesea inspiration

Vriesea mandy
hybrid
   
Vriesea mandy hybrid Vriesea mandy hybrid Vriesea mandy hybrid

Vriesea mandy x gradata x marcella
   
Vriesea mandy x gradata x marcella Vriesea mandy x gradata x marcella Vriesea mandy x gradata x marcella

Vriesea maroon shadow
hybrid
   
Vriesea maroon shadow hybrid Vriesea maroon shadow hybrid Vriesea maroon shadow hybrid

Vriesea maroon shadow x golden radiance
   
Vriesea maroon shadow x golden radiance Vriesea maroon shadow x golden radiance Vriesea maroon shadow x golden radiance

Vriesea melago negro x V brassicooides
   
Vriesea melago negro x V brassicooides ( Vriesea melago negro x V brassicooides ( Vriesea melago negro x V brassicooides (

Vriesea sensation x barbarosa
   
Vriesea sensation x barbarosa Vriesea sensation x barbarosa Vriesea sensation x barbarosa

Vriesea sunburst
   
Vriesea sunburst Vriesea sunburst Vriesea sunburst

Vriesea van ackeri x fenestralis x concerto
   
Vriesea van ackeri x fenestralis x concerto Vriesea van ackeri x fenestralis x concerto Vriesea van ackeri x fenestralis x concerto
   

 

PRITCHARDIA SPECIMEN PALMS FOR SALE
MEDIUM SIZED HAWAIIAN FAN PALM

GREEN LEAVES - TOLERATES COASTAL SUN
TEN DAY SPECIAL HUGE 25G SIZE


This popular type of fan palm native to Hawaii is easy to grow and typically, over many years, will get to a height of about twenty feet.  We are growing at least five or six species that have gotten huge in 25 gallon pots.  Leaves are usually green but there is a blue-leafed form.  Trunk diameter is about 8 to 10 inches.  Leaves are palmate with a bit of wave in the cross section. 

Along the coast they'll take full sun.  Inland areas should try morning sun or strong filtered light.  Cold tolerance is into the upper twenties F.  Some of the 25g we have shown here is about 12 feet tall in the pot and at least 12 years old.  I’d estimate some of them are the size of a 36 inch boxed plant.  They are all too big for mail orders but could be delivered.  We have limited numbers available.  The first four photos show one of these beauties and the other photos are garden pictures. 

REGULAR PRICE 25 GALLON THIS HUGE SIZE $650
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE 25 GALLON $550

Remember to mention this Special at the time of purchase.

 

Pritchardia hildebrandtii Pritchardia hildebrandtii Pritchardia hildebrandtii  
Pritchardia hildebrandtii Pritchardia hildebrandtii Pritchardia hildebrandtii  
Pritchardia hildebrandtii Pritchardia hildebrandtii Pritchardia hildebrandtii  

 

BUTIA CAPITATA BLUE
EASY TO GROW, NOT TOO TALL
SUPER BLUE COLOR  - COLD HARDY

WE JUST GOT IN ANOTHER BATCH OF 15 GALLON
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 GALLON SIZE

For about a decade we've been offering this very desirable and sought after variety of Butia that has a nice blue color.  Otherwise, it's quite similar to the regular gray-green Pindo Palm.  The problem is we always run out of them.  To satisfy our customer demand, we recently got in some more of the 15g size.  But, there are very limited numbers.  We are offering them at one of the best prices we've ever offered.  This palm loves full hot sun and can take down to 15 degrees F.  So, almost all of you can grow this palm.  The row of three palms in the last row are being grown in San Diego, CA, about a half mile from the Bay.  These are cold hardy to about 15 degrees and demand full, hot sun.  The last time we offered them we ran out in a few days, so we ordered in a next batch of this size.  If our 15 gallons sell out, many times we can acquire more.  But, we only have a few 15 gallon size.  And, we may be a few larger plants.

REGULAR PRICE 15G $195
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $170

We tend to sell out of these quickly but often can re-order in some more if this happens. 


Blutia capitata odorata 15g blue Blutia capitata odorata 15g blue Blutia capitata odorata 15g blue
Blutia capitata odorata 15g blue Blutia capitata odorata 15g blue Blutia capitata odorata 15g blue
Butia capitata blue garden Blutia capitata blue by Paul Craft Blutia capitata blue 15g

 

DYPSIS PLUMOSA
THIN TRUNK PALM FROM MADAGASCAR

FLUFFY LEAVES – SILVER CROWN SHAFT
TOLERATES SUN ALONG TH COAST
TEN DAY SPECIAL NICE 15 GALLON PLANT

This single trunk, crown shafted pinnate palm comes from Madagascar.  It is a medium size palm with a narrow trunk and plumose leaves.  Trunk diameter is four to six inches.  The trunk color is silver-green and it has prominent rings.  Leaflets are narrow and green in color.  The ends of the leaves curve downwards.  We have been growing this species for over two decades and found it to be a reliable grower.  When young the trunk is much thinner but fattens up with age.  It is quite cold tolerant, down into the  mid to low 20's F.   It's growth rate is good.  It likes full sun in most areas.  We are offering very tall 15 gallon plants on sale.  The plant shown below is about 12 feet tall – twice the height of most comparable 15g plants.  We do have some multiples which tend to be shorter.  As you can see, they are very tall and too big to ship by UPS.

REGULAR PRICE 15 GALLON THIS SIZE $255
DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $225


Dypsis plumosa Dypsis plumosa Dypsis plumosa
Dypsis plumosa Dypsis plumosa Dypsis plumosa
Dypsis plumosa Dypsis plumosa Dypsis plumosa
Dypsis plumosa Dypsis plumosa Dypsis plumosa

 

RHOPALOSTYLIS BAUERI
NORFOLK ISLAND PALM

 
SINGLE TRUNK - CROWN SHAFTED
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 GALLON SIZE

Rhopalostylis baueri, the Norfolk Island Palm, is native to two locations.  Norfolk Island (an Australian island) is the home of the classic Rhopalostylis baueri but there is also a population in Kermadec Islands, a New Zealand territory.  The population of Rhopalostylis baueri on Norfolk Island is near the elevated center of the island, rare elsewhere.  In this locality, it is threatened by rodents that eat the seeds and young seedlings.  In the Kermadec location, this species is found on Raoul Island.  It is more plentiful there because there have been efforts to eliminate the rat population.  In my experience, this species does best in less than full sun along the coast.  Half day morning sun is about perfect.  It has a cold tolerance into the low 20's F. and is being grown in the SF Bay area.  Anticipate a height typically of about 25 feet mature.  Shown below are our 15 gallon plants but we should have small as well.  The 8th photo is c/o Wikipedia.

REGULAR PRICE 15 GALLON $255
TEN DASY SPECIAL 15 GALLON $225

RHOPALOSTYLIS BAUERI  RHOPALOSTYLIS BAUERI  RHOPALOSTYLIS BAUERI 
RHOPALOSTYLIS BAUERI  RHOPALOSTYLIS BAUERI   
RHOPALOSTYLIS BAUERI  RHOPALOSTYLIS BAUERI wikipedia  RHOPALOSTYLIS BAUERI 

 

KING PALM - THE REGULAR FORM
ARCHONTOPHOENIX CUNNINGHAMIANA



MEDIUM TO TALL, FULL OR PART DAY SUN
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 GALLON SINGLES, DOUBLES OR TRIPLES
SUN GROWN & ALL THE SAME PRICE!


The popular King Palm is also known as the Piccabeen Palm or Bangalow palm.  It is native to several areas in Australia.  It can in habitat get to sixty feet tall, but in Southern California is usually not over 40 feet tall.  It is crown shafted with a gray trunk.  The crown shaft is green with some brown speckled areas.  Leaf length is 8 to 10 feet.  It is not particularly rare.  Other species of King Palms are.  (we grow them all).  Ramenta is present on the back of the leaflets, a hallmark of this species.  Cold tolerance is about 25 degrees F.  The plants below on Special are fairly tall single and triple 15 gallon plants.  These plants have seen some coastal sun and should be ready to plant in most areas.  We have a limited number available. Be aware that there are about six other species of Archontophoenix palms (much more rare) and we carry almost all of them.

REGULAR PRICE 15 GALLON SINGLES OR TRIPLES $185
TEN DAY SPECIAL PRICE 15 GALLON SINGLES OR TRIPLES $160


Mention this Blog Only Special at the time of purchase for this discounted price.  We do have other sizes for sale.


Archontophoenix cunninghamiana multiple 15g Archontophoenix cunninghamiana multiple 15g Archontophoenix cunninghamiana multiple 15g
Archontophoenix cunninghamiana multiple 15g Archontophoenix cunninghamiana multiple 15g Archontophoenix cunninghamiana multiple 15g
Archontophoenix cunninghamiana Archontophoenix cunninghamiana Archontophoenix cunninghamiana

 

KENTIOPSIS OLIVIFORMIS
A GREAT CROWN SHAFTED PALM


 

IDEAL FOR SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
MEDIUM MATURE HEIGHT
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON SIZE

I've discussed this great New Caledonian species before because it is such a good species for those of us in Southern California.  It comes from high elevation in its native habitat, is a good growing palm and can tolerate full sun easily along the coastal strip.  Its cold hardiness is down to about 23 degrees, better than the King Palm or Kentia Palm.  It has an average trunk diameter of eight to ten inches and a mature height of usually about thirty feet.  It can also be grown in part day sun or strong filtered light. 


Shown here is a nice 25g plant along with other sizes.  You'll notice that the leaf color in the sun is blue-green in a way.  It is certainly not a lime green color.  Also, some new leaves may emerge with a hint of red color.  Growth rate is good.  We have a reasonable assortment of all sizes although our larger plants are almost sold out.  This species is highly recommended. 
 

REGULAR PRICE 5G $145
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $125

The 5 gallon size is shown in the first six photos. 

Kentiopsis oliviformis Kentiopsis oliviformis Kentiopsis oliviformis
Kentiopsis oliviformis Kentiopsis oliviformis
kENTIOPSIS OLIVIFORMIS Kentiopsis oliviformis kENTIOPSIS OLIVIFORMIS
Kentiopsis oliviformis Kentiopsis oliviformis kENTIOPSIS OLIVIFORMIS

 

PRESTOEA MONTANA
AKA PRESTOEA ACUMINATA VAR. MONTANA

 

RARE PINNATE PALM FROM PUERTO RICO
TEN DAY SPECIAL GOOD SIZE 5 GALLON

Prestoea is a genus that is very closely related to another palm genus, Euterpe.  It is found in the Caribbean, Central and South America.  Essentially all Euterpe are crown shafted palms.  Many of the Prestoea are not.  There are also distinctions between the flowers of these two genera.  Also, many of the Prestoea are suckering.  But, there is one that is single trunk.  This is Prestoea montana, native to mountainous areas of Puerto Rico.  I've always known of this species as not having a crown shaft.  But, I've seen photos (including ones from native habitats) where a crown shaft is seen.  

The hallmarks of this species are its wide and very shiny green leaves, its somewhat slender trunk and its overall beautiful appearance.  Plant heights can reach forty feet or more.  This species should be grown in part day sun or filtered light.  It likes rich soil and ample moisture.  I'd estimate its cold tolerance is down to about a freeze or a bit less.  It is not a species for a beginner to try.  We're putting the 5g plants on special.  Note that this species has historically been known as "Prestoea montana" but in more recent years has been considered a variety of P. acuminata.  We have limited numbers available. 

REGULAR PRICE 5G $145
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON SIZE $125

Remember:  Mention this Special for this price!  Mail order possible.


Prestoea montana 5g  Prestoea montana 5g  Prestoea montana 5g
Prestoea montana 5g  Prestoea montana 5g  Prestoea montana 5g
Prestoea montana Prestoea montana 5g  Prestoea montana

 

CHAMAEDOREA COSTARICANA
ONE OF THE BEST BAMBOO PALMS


EASY TO GROW - A GREAT INTERIOR PALM 
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON SIZE


This suckering palm species is native to Mexico and Central America.  It is one of about four types of "Bamboo Palms" and is probably either the best or in a stiff competition with Chamaedorea hooperiana.  This species gets to a mature height of twelve to sixteen feet, has strong 1 inch to 1.5 inch trunks which are green in color with prominent rings, and about three to four foot long leaves.  It is an upright grower and does clump.  It doesn't run.  It takes filtered light or morning sun along the coast.  I've even heard of some growing it in full sun although I'd not recommend it.  It is a good growing species.  Cold hardiness is into the mid to lower 20's F. 

Below I'm showing in the first six photos the 5g size which we’re putting on sale.  This size can be mail ordered no problem.

REGULAR PRICE 5 GALLON $145
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON $125

Remember:  Mention this Special for this Blog Only discounted price.  

Chamaedorea costaricana 5g Chamaedorea costaricana 5g Chamaedorea costaricana 5g
Chamaedorea costaricana 5g Chamaedorea costaricana 5g Chamaedorea costaricana 5g
Chamaedorea costaricana Chamaedorea costaricana at Nursery Chamaedorea costaricana

 

BRAHEA ARMATA
THE MEXICAN BLUE FAN PALM
BLUE HESPER PALM



VERY BLUE COLORED LEAVES – VERY COLD HARDY
TEN DAY SPECIAL ONE GALLON STARTER PLANTS

This species of blue fan palm is not only known for its intense blue color but also for the fact that it is extremely cold hardy.  It goes down to about 16 degrees.  It is native to Mexico, specifically to Baja Mexico.  It prefers dry heat and is a challenge to grow in humid areas.  Mature plants take 30 years or more to reach a height of 20 to 25 feet.  The trunks are stout but clean.  This species is also very drought tolerant.  The plants we’re putting on special should turn blue with age and full sun.  This size on sale is shown in the first six photos, are about 2 perhaps 3 years old with three or four strap leaves.  Within a few more leaves they'll become a classic palmate leaf.  These would be easy to mail order. 

REGULAR PRICE ONE GALLON $65
TEN DAY SPECIAL ONE GALLON $55

Just mention this Blog Special to get this nice discount.  On the mature trees below, note the prominent blue color of the leaves.  This is the hallmark of this species.  Of note, these young plants are presently larger than shown here.


Brahea armata 1g  Brahea armata 1g  Brahea armata 1g
Brahea armata 1g  Brahea armata 1g  Brahea armata 1g
Brahea armata Brahea armata Brahea armata

 

GAUSSIA GOMEZ-POMPAE
BIGGER AND TALLER THAN GAUSIA MAYA


PINNATE LEAVES, NO CROWN SHAFT
VERY RARE  - NEW TO CULTIVATION
TEN DAY SPECIAL HUGE BAND SIZED PLANTS


This is a fairly recently described single trunk pinnate palm is from southern Mexico.  There it lives among rugged outcroppings in mountainous areas.  Little is known about its domestic culture.  It gets to heights of over 30 feet with an 8 to 10 inch thick trunk.  It has a clean trunk and no crown shaft.  Leaves are green and fairly straight.  The mature photos below were taken in Miami, Florida where it seems to be doing fine.  I would anticipate that it wont' take temperatures much below a freeze.  This is the first time I've offered it for sale.  The bands on sale are huge for their pots and need repotting.  Best would be into a 5 gallon pot.  They are over three feet tall in their pots.

REGULAR PRICE BAND SIZE $60
TEN BAY SPECIAL BAND SIZE $50


Gaussia gomez-pompae band Gaussia gomez-pompae band Gaussia gomez-pompae band
Gaussia gomez-pompae band Gaussia gomez-pompae Gaussia gomez-pompae

 

BUTIA PARAGUAYENSIS
BLUE-GREEN BUTIA FROM SOUTH AMERICA



ARCHING LEAVES
TEN DAY SPECIAL HUGE SEEDLING SIZE



This species is interesting because, in the wild, it is known as a dwarf species that forms minimal trunk.  But, when it is grown domestically, it forms a trunk about the size of
Butia capitata.  It, as you'd guess, comes from Paraguay, with habitat extending into Brazil and northern Argentina.  The color is a blue-green, not as silver as Butia capitata.  The leaves are strongly arched as shown.  It is a full sun plant with cold hardiness into the teens F.  We haven’t had them available for a few years.  We are now offering band size seedlings.  Culture includes full sun and good draining soil.  Cold hardiness is into the teens F.  The bands on sale are way oversized and ready for a 5 gallon pot.  They are 4 to 5 year old.  I am also showing a photo of a 15g plant from the nursery that is no longer available. 
 The habitat photo is by TS at RPS.

REGULAR PRICE BAND SIZE $65
TEN DAY SPECIAL BAND SIZE SEEDLINGS $55


BUTIA PARAGUAYENSIS BUTIA PARAGUAYENSIS BUTIA PARAGUAYENSIS
BUTIA PARAGUAYENSIS Butia paraguensis TS RPS Butia paraguensis

 

DIOON SPINULOSUM
A CUSTOMER FAVORITE CYCAD

 

FILTERED LIGHT IN GARDEN OR INSIDE THE HOME
GREEN LEAVES, ELEGANT
TEN DAY SPECIAL HUGE ONE GALLON PLANTS - EASY TO SHIP


This species of a green cycad can be grown in the garden or as an interior palm.  Although you can't tell from the photos here, this cycad species can get quite tall.  I've seen photos from habitat with what appears to be over 20 feet of trunk.  But, such heights would require several centuries to occur.  Dioon spinulosum is native to tropical areas in Mexico where it grows in limestone forests.  Trunks don't get overly thick, typically 12 to 14 inches thick - but domestically often thinner.  Leaves are green and mildly armed.  Leaf length is about six feet.  My preference is to grow this species in filtered light.  Cold tolerance is into the mid twenties F.  At the nursery we usually have a good selection of this species from small to large.  We’re putting  a nice and huge, old one gallon on sale..  Age is about 8 years.  Average caudex size on these one gallon is about 4 inches.  They are shown in the first two rows of photos with larger garden plants in the third row.  Easy and affordable to ship but we are running out of these over-sized one gallons.

REGULAR PRICE THESE OVERSIZED ONE GALLON PLANTS $180
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE ONE GALLON $155
 

This size can be easily shipped via UPS mail order.

DIOON SPINULOSUM 1g DIOON SPINULOSUM 1g DIOON SPINULOSUM 1g
DIOON SPINULOSUM 1g DIOON SPINULOSUM 1g DIOON SPINULOSUM 1g
Dioon spinulosum Dioon spinulosum Dioon spinulosum

  

ENCEPHALARTOS LEHMANNII
RARE BLUE SOUTH AFRICAN CYCAD FOR FULL COASTAL SUN

A FAVORITE AMONG CYCAD ENTHUSIASTS
GOOD STARTER SIZE FOR CYCAD ENTHUSIAST

TEN DAY SPECIAL AFFORDABLE 5 GALLON PLANTS

This is a popular blue cycad from the Eastern Cape area of South Africa.  I say “popular” because some people don't like spines and prickles.  The leaflets of this species are narrow with only a point at the end.  They are nothing as gnarly as E. horridus.  The leaves and crown are very neat and uniform.  The nearest species to this one is Encephalartos princeps.  Trunks of E. lehmannii can get to five feet, but one with two to three feet of trunk is very old.  Leaves average about four feet long and are strongly curled.  Sometimes they'll almost do a 180 or more degree re-curve.  Leaf color is intensely blue like E. horridus.  But, you'll only see this color with full, hot sun.  In shade or inside a greenhouse they are often green because they are not getting full sun and have lots of humidity.  Cold hardiness is about 21 to 22 degrees F.  In the desert only give it a few hours sun. 

Shown below are E. lehmannii that were put into 5 gallon pots about 9 months ago.  They have r to 6 leaves with caudexes 1.5 - 2 inches.  They can remain in these containers for 2 to 3 years.  Easy to mail order.  We do have larger sizes of 5 gallon not on sale currently.  This size is easy to mail order.

REGULAR PRICE THIS SIZE 5 GALLON $225
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE 5 GALLON $185

The third row of photos shows other Nursery E. lehmannii.  The 4th row shows garden specimens.


Encephalartos lehmannii 5g caudex 1 inch Encephalartos lehmannii 5g caudex 1 - 1.5 inch Encephalartos lehmannii 5g caudex 1 - 1.5 inch
Encephalartos lehmannii 5g caudex 1 - 1.5 inch Encephalartos lehmannii 5g caudex 1 - 1.5 inch Encephalartos lehmannii 5g caudex 1 - 1.5 inch
ENCEPHALARTOS LEHMANNII ENCEPHALARTOS LEHMANNII ENCEPHALARTOS LEHMANNII
ENCEPHALARTOS LEHMANNII ENCEPHALARTOS LEHMANNII

 

DIOON EDULE VARIETY TAMAULIPAS
GLAUCOUS GREEN THIN LEAF MEXICAN CYCAD


ONE OF VARIOUS VARIETIES OF
DIOON EDULE
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON SIZE

Dioon edule is a very durable species of cycad that is found in Mexico.  Enthusiasts have found that in different native localities that the plants of each region are different.  This has led to what we call "varieties" of Dioon edule.  In the Tamaulipas area of Mexico such a variety is found.  This is also the locality of the recognized species Dioon angustiolium. The Dioon edule variety tamaulipas is a glaucous green species with flat leaves and narrow leaflets.  The leaflets re minimally spined if at all.  Leaflets are spaced with a narrow gap between individual leaflets.  Leaf color is green to a blue-green.  Mature plants are dwarf and rarely over 6 feet tall overall in the garden.  It prefers full sun and is cold hardy into the upper teens F.  It likes good draining soil.  We are offering 5 gallon plants with a 3 inch caudex on this hard to find variety.  These can be mail ordered.  Unfortunately, I have no garden photos of this variety.

REGULAR PRICE THESE 3 INCH 5 GALLON $375
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS BATCH 5 GALLON 3 INCH CAUDEX $295

 
Dioon edule tamalupis 5g 3 inches Dioon edule tamalupis 5g 3 inches Dioon edule tamalupis 5g 3 inches
Dioon edule tamalupis 5g 3 inches Dioon edule tamalupis 5g 3 inches  

 

ENCEPHALARTOS EUGENE-MARAISII
EXTREMELY ATTRACTIVE & RARE BLUE TRANSVAAL CYCAD

 

NATIVE TO SOUTH AFRICA – VERY COLLECTABLE SPECIES
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON SIZE WITH 2 INCH CAUDEX


This desirable species of Encephalartos comes from the Transvaal region of the northern Republic of South Africa.  This area is also home to other sought-after species like E. dolomiticus, cupidus and nubimontanus.  Encephalartos eugene-maraisii is a medium to large species with trunk height up to almost ten feet.  It will sucker from the base.  Leaf color is blue or blue-green.  The leaves are sharply keeled giving a "V-shape" in cross section.  Leaf length is two to five feet.  Leaflets are 1/2 to 3/4 inches wide and have a sharp terminal tip.  Encephalartos middleburgensis is a closely related species and was originally felt to be a subspecies of eugene-maraisii.  This is a full sun cycad.  In the wild it commonly sees freezing temperatures.  In culture it is know to tolerate mid to low 20's F.  We are currently putting some 5 gallon plants on sale that have caudexes of about 2 inches for ten days.  Age of these plants is about five years.  

REGULAR PRICE 5 GALLON WITH 2 INCH CAUDEX $485
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON WITH CAUDEX 2 INCHES $425

Remember, mention this Blog Only Special.  We can ship these, weather permitting, but only within the United States.

Encephalartos eugene-maraisii 5g blue 2 inches Encephalartos eugene-maraisii 5g blue 2 inches Encephalartos eugene-maraisii 5g blue 2 inches
Encephalartos eugene-maraisii 5g blue 2 inches Encephalartos eugene-maraisii 5g blue 2 inches Encephalartos eugene-maraisii 5g blue 2 inches
Encephalartos eugene-maraisii Encephalartos eugene-maraisii Encephalartos eugene-maraisii

 

LEPIDOZAMIA PEROFFSKYANA
A "USER FRIENDLY" LARGE CYCAD


GREEN LEAVES – NO SPINES
MEDIUM SIZED MATURE
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 GALLON AS SHOWN


I enjoy talking about this species because it is one of my favorites.  It is a large species over time.  I say 'user friendly" because this is one of the few species that has absolutely no spines; none of the leaflets, none one the stems.  A leaf brushing across your face feels no more intense than brushing past a Maiden Hair Fern. We have a huge selection of this species.  I am going to show you an assortment of plants.  Below are a few of the main characteristics of this species:


*Large species with trunks slowly getting to over ten feet
*Leaf length typically six to eight feet, sometimes bigger.
*Trunk diameter to 18 inches
*Smooth petiole with no spines
*Great for strong filtered light or full sun along the coast
*Large interesting cones
*Leaflets soft and glossy green in color
*New leaves emerge upward, older leaves lay more horizontal
*Easy to grow

I've found that even customers who say "I only like palms, not cycads" tend to love this species.
The plant on special is in a 15 gallon pot with a caudex of 7.5 inches.  Age is 7 to 8 years from germination. It is shown in the first five photos below.   It’ll be instantly ready for the garden after a bit of sun acclimation.  It could be shipped.  I am also showing a few monster specimens we have at the Nursery.

REGULAR PRICE THIS ACTUAL 15 GALLON $950
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS ACTUAL 15 GALLON $840

Lepidozamia peroffskyana 15g 7.5 inches ( Lepidozamia peroffskyana 15g 7.5 inches ( Lepidozamia peroffskyana 15g 7.5 inches (
Lepidozamia peroffskyana 15g 7.5 inches ( Lepidozamia peroffskyana 15g 7.5 inches ( Lepidozamia peroffskyana
Lepidozamia peroffskyana 15g 7.5 inches ( Lepidozamia peroffskyana Lepidozamia peroffskyana 15g 7.5 inches (

 

ENCEPHALARTOS ITURIENSIS
SUPER RARE CENTRAL AFRICAN CYCAD


LONG UPRIGHT GREEN LEAVES
TEN DAY SPECIAL TALL 15 GALLON PLANT

This species is native to the Ituri Forest in the Congo in Central Africa.  It is extremely rare to see it offered for sale.  This cycad would not be as cold hardy as plants further south in South Africa.  But, it should take weather into the mid-twenties F.  E. ituriensis is known for its long, upright leaves reaching well over twelve to fourteen feet tall.  It towers over E. whitelockii in terms of length.  Leaflets are armed and narrow.  The plants on special are four years old and carrying about four leaves.  They are four to five years old.  If you search the Net for photos of this species, they are essentially nonexistent.  This is because of political instability of the area, remote native location and the risk of Ebola infection.  Certainly, this has hampered availability of this species worldwide. 

The photos below show a 15 gallon plant with long leaves and an 8 inch caudex.  It is shown in the first seven photos below.  We are putting this actual plant on sale.  Remember, it’s very difficult to find this species, especially with size.  We may have a few smaller plants in stock. 

REGULAR PRICE THIS ACTUAL PLANT $1600
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS ACTUAL PLANT $1385

Presently I only have one nice 15 gallon specimen.  The last photo shows a plant we sold about a decade ago that was much larger with longer leaves.  Unfortunately, this sale plant has too long of leaves to ship without pruning down the leaves.  The 8th photo is c/o Wikipedia Commons.


Encephalartos ituriensis Encephalartos ituriensis Encephalartos ituriensis
Encephalartos ituriensis Encephalartos ituriensis Encephalartos ituriensis
Encephalartos ituriensis Encephalartos_ituriensis Wikipedia commons website Encephalartos_ituriensis

 

HAWAIIAN TI PLANTS - CORDYLINE FRUITICOSA
GREAT COLOR FOR THE GARDEN
SHOWN BELOW - VARIETIES THAT MAY COME AVAILABLE AT NURSERY


 

AVAILABILITY CHANGES WEEKLY
SPECIAL ON THESE GORGEOUS PLANTS

Cordyline fruiticosa Hawaiian Ti plants are a great way to add color to the garden.  They easily acclimate to filtered light growing conditions in our area but can be solely acclimated to coastal sun.  Most don't get much over six feet tall.  They have thin trunks and can take a freeze with some damage.  Severe cold will kill them.  Leaf color varies from pastels to reds to green and black.  Shown here various different varieties of HawaiianTi plants thast we have in stock as of today.  All are different and there's one that is predominantly pastel colors.  Remember, availability of each type changes ever several days.  

REGULAR PRICE THESE 3 GALLON VARIETIES OF HAWAIIAN TI $60
TEN DAY SPECIAL THESE 3 GALLON TI'S $49.50


Cordyline fruiticosa variety florica

   
Cordyline fruiticosa florica 3g Cordyline fruiticosa florica 3g (1) Cordyline fruiticosa florica 3g

Cordyline fruiticosa variety harlequin

   
Cordyline fruiticosa harlequin 3g Cordyline fruiticosa harlequin 3g Cordyline fruiticosa harlequin 3g

Cordyline fruiticosa variety unknown red

   
Cordyline fruiticosa hybrid red Cordyline fruiticosa hybrid red Cordyline fruiticosa hybrid red

Cordyline fruiticosa pastel variety

   
Cordyline fruiticosa variety Pastel 3g (Custom) Cordyline fruiticosa variety Pastel 3g Cordyline fruiticosa variety Pastel 3g

Cordyline fruiticosa variety auntie lou

   
Cordyline fruiticosa auntie lou 3g Cordyline fruiticosa auntie lou 3g Cordyline fruiticosa auntie lou 3g

Cordyline fruiticosa variety chile pepper

   
Cordyline fruiticosa chile pepper 3g Cordyline fruiticosa chile pepper 3g Cordyline fruiticosa chile pepper 3g

Hawaiian Ti's used in the landscape

   
CORDYLINE FRUITICOSA garden CORDYLINE FRUITICOSA garden CORDYLINE FRUITICOSA garden
CORDYLINE FRUITICOSA Cordyline in tropical landscape Cordyline in tropical landscape
Cordyline in tropical landscape Cordyline in tropical landscape Cordyline in tropical landscape

 

ENSETE VENTICOSUM "MAURELII"
THE RED BANANA



LARGE SINGLE TRUNK TROPICAL PLANT
RED COLOR TO FOLIAGE
TEN DAY SPECIAL ONE AND FIFTEEN GALLON GALLON SIZES


On sale are nice one gallon plants of the Red Banana, 
Ensete ventricosum mauerlii.  This is a quick growing tropical plant that can get to ten to fifteen feet tall and grows in full coastal sun.  Leaves are green with prominent red to both the dorsal and ventral sides.  Trunks are at least 18 inches thick and leaves are fleshy and soft - typical of bananas and Ensete.  It does not be edible fruit.  Cold hardiness is down to about a freeze.  Colder weather damages the leaves in winter.  This is a fast growing plant but typically only lives for 5 to 7 years before flowering and dying.  The garden photos are first by container crazy CT website followed by Linda Cochran.  We're putting our nice 15g on Special as well as juvenile 1 gallon (first and second row of photos).  The 1 gallon should be easy to mail order as well as the 5g size which we also have. 
You'll note that the larger 15g plants show the red leaves a lot more.  Garden photo credits by Container Crazy CT and Linda Cochran.

REGULAR PRICE FIFTEEN GALLON $195
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $175

REGULAR PRICE 1 GALLON $55
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $4
5

Ensete maurellii Red Banana Ensete maurellii Red Banana Ensete maurellii Red Banana
Ensete maurellii 1g Red Banana Ensete maurellii 1g Red Banana Ensete maurellii 1g Red Banana
rED BANANA ensete maurellii by Container Crazy CT Ensete ventricosa Maurelii BY LINDA COCHRAN  

     

PHILODENDRON RED CONGO
AKA "CONGO ROJO"
 


ATTRACTIVE COMPANION PLANT FOR FILTERED LIGHT
DARK LEAVES, RED STEMS / RED BACKS OF LEAVES

TEN DAY SPECIAL 3 GALLON SIZE

This popular hybrid Philodendron never gets very large.  It doesn't climb much.  It's more of a rosette form of companion plant.  It might crawl along the ground a little.  People prefer this hybrid because, in shade, it has dark green leaves with a red tint to the back of the leaves and prominent red stems.  It is a filtered light companion plant.  It is not for full sun.  Cold hardiness is down to about a freeze or a bit colder.  We are offering very nicely sized (large & older) 3 gallon on Special.  But, there are limited numbers.  These can be used as a houseplant and can be mail ordered but take a big box for shipping.

REGULAR PRICE 3 GALLON $115
TEN DAY SPECIAL THESE 3 GALLON $95


PHILODENDRON CONGO ROJO 10 INCH PHILODENDRON CONGO ROJO 10 INCH PHILODENDRON CONGO ROJO 10 INCH
PHILODENDRON CONGO ROJO 10 INCH PHILODENDRON CONGO ROJO 10 INCH PHILODENDRON CONGO ROJO 10 INCH
PHILODENDRON CONGO ROJO GARDEN PHILODENDRON CONGO ROJO GARDEN PHILODENDRON CONGO ROJO GARDEN

 

CANNA LILY AMBASSADOR
SUMMER BLOOMER DARK RED FLOWERS
CLUSTERING TROPICAL COMPANION PLANT

 

TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON SIZE

Canna Lilies are a tropical or semi-tropical perennial plant.  They are not a true Lily but called a Lily.  They are probably most closely related to Gingers.  I've found the foliage is a bit less appealing in winter.  Then, in summer when it's warm, they do their thing with rapid growth of pretty foliage as shown here and a prolonged display of colorful blossoms.  They can take our coastal sun or part sun.  On special today is a difficult variety to obtain – Ambassador.  It has dark red flowers in abundance.  They are just going out of blossom but will come back strong in late spring. 

REGULAR PRICE 5 GALLON $85
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5G SIZE $70

Canna Ambassador red blossom 5g Canna Ambassador red blossom 5g Canna Ambassador red blossom 5g
Canna Ambassador red blossom 5g Canna Ambassador red blossom 5g Canna Ambassador red blossom 5g
Canna Ambassador red blossom 5g Canna Ambassador red blossom 5g Canna

 

 

                                    MONDAY 14 APRIL, 2025

BRAHEA CLARA - BLUE FAN PALM, COLD HARDY
TOLERATES HUMIDITY BETTER THAN BRAHEA ARMATA
DIFFERENCES  OF THESE TWO SPECIES


PHOTOS COMPARING TWO SIMILAR BRAHEAS
FROM TIME TO TIME THIS SPECIES AVAILABLE


Brahea clara is native to Sonora, Mexico.  It is closely related to Brahea armata that is most commonly seen in Baja California but also found in Northwestern Mexico.  The latter likes dry, desert conditions.  In contrast, Brahea clara tolerates growing in more humid areas as might be seen in Texas or Florida.  The first two rows of photos are of the plants we're offering.  The nice blue specimen photo is c/o Cloudforest.com website.  Some argue that Brahea clara doesn't deserve a "species" status and is rather a natural hybrid of armata with brandegei. 

So you can tell the difference between these two palm, I am comparing the two in text and pictures.  Note that the last two rows of photos compare these two "species" next to each other fashion.  If you have what you think is Brahea clara but aren't sure, these pictures should help you figure it out.  Remember, both like full hot sun.  Brahea clara is much faster growing.

COMPARISON BRAHEA CLARA AND BRAHE ARMATA


1.  Petiole Color:  The most striking difference is that the leaf stem of the Brahea clara are more of a green color compared to the blue of armata.

2. 
Presence of hairs on the petioles:  The Brahea clara leaf stems are clean and smooth.  There are none of the dorsal petiole hairs you see on the Brahea armata.  Rather, clara are smooth and shiny.  As shown below, both sides of the Brahea armata leaf stem are hairy, making them a rough surface and more of a brown-blue in color.

3. 
Shape and Arrangement of the spines:  You'll see that the teeth on the clara are more irregular, sometimes wide and different in spine shape.  The armata are repetitive and regular. 

4. 
Length of the petiole:  Although not shown well here, the length of the petiole of Brahea clara (trunk to leaf) is longer than Brahea armata, giving the former a more open look.

Of note, most of the photos for comparison in the last two rows of pictures were take at a private garden in Encinitas, CA. 

 

Brahea clara Brahea clara Brahea clara
Brahea clara Brahea clara Brahea clara
Brahea clara Brahea clara by cloudforest.com

Photos comparing petioles of Brahea clara with Brahea armata.  
   
Brahea clara
All photos this row of Brahea clara
Brahea clara Brahea clara
Brahea armata
All photos this row of Brahea armata
Brahea armata Brahea armata

 

COLOR IN THE GARDEN
THINGS ANYONE CAN DO


PHOTO TOUR OF A LOCAL BOTANICAL GARDEN
IDEAS FOR ADDING COLORFUL COMPANION PLANTS


Several years ago I visited Sherman Botanical Garden in Corona Del Mar, CA.  I wanted to show photos from that visit thinking perhaps it would give some of you ideas on adding color to the garden.

This is a small coastal community near Laguna Beach.  What I really enjoy about this garden is their usage of colorful and tropical companion plants.  The garden is meticulously maintained and very attractive.  I thought I'd show some photos of some of the garden's colorful plants.  Included are Bromeliads, Anthurium, Begonias, Camelia, Ligularia, Cyclamen, Violets Alocasia and many other types of plants.  All were being grown outdoors, some in sun and others in filtered light. 

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Color in the garden Color in the garden Color in the garden
Color in the garden Color in the garden Color in the garden
Color in the garden Color in the garden Color in the garden

 

PARAJUBAEA TORALLYI
THE SOUTH AMERICAN "COCONUT PALM"
PRESENTLY IMPOSSIBLE TO FIND AVAILABLE

 


TALL SINGLE TRUNK PINNATE PALM FROM SOUTH AMERICA
SPECIMEN TYPE PALM WITH PRETTY GOOD COLD TOLERANCE
TEN DAY SPECIAL NICELY SIZED 25 GALLON SIZE

This morning I thought I'd talk about this South American palm and include a fair amount of information.  I'm doing this because I've found there is often confusion with the genus "Parajubaea".  I included the common name of "South American Coconut" for this genus because the new palm enthusiast will most likely forget these long winded scientific names. I particularly want to emphasize P. torallyi because I think it's such a great plant and easy to grow.  It has two forms.

Parajubaeas are all from South America.  About twenty years ago the genus was:"reborn" with the importation of seeds of various species from habitat.  Enthusiasts had to learn more because they had "new plants" in front of them.  Also, this gave palm people the opportunity to grow all of the species.  There are three species and one sub-variety.  These are Parajubaea cocoides, sunkha, and torallyi.  Parajubaea torallyi has a sub-variety named P. torallyi variety microcarpa.  P. cocoides has historically been the species that people have grown for the longest period.  This species is a bit different appearing than all the others with greener leaves and slower growth.  The other three types of Parajubaeas began their notoriety when seeds began being imported.  The seeds are very large (hence the term "Coconut"), shaped like a Coconut seed in a way, and some have the most peculiar wings or flanges at the end.  Of these three other species, all are easier to grow and faster than P. cocoides.  Long term survival has also been better in California.  All are from high elevation in the Andes in Bolivia.  P. torallyi comes from elevations of up to ten thousand feet and has been reported to be the "highest elevation palm tree in the world".  Cold tolerance of these three later species is excellent, with some surviving into the upper teens F.  All have a somewhat silver-green leaf and leaflets.  All have a husky trunk.  To compare these palms, here's a synopsis.  

Parajubaea torallyi:  Tallest of the three, up to fifty feet.  Husky trunk averaging 18 inches.  Largest seed of the group.  Fast growing in the ground.
Parajubaea torallyi variety microcarpa:  Smaller than regular torallyi, trunk height to 30 perhaps 40 feet, thinner trunk, smaller seed, equal growth habit
Parajubaea sunkha:  Originally thought to be variety of torallyi, now known to be a species.  Smallest of these three species with trunk height 25 feet.  In habitat, grows at lower elevation, 6000 feet.
Parajubaea cocoides Natural habitat not known, may actually be a variety of P. torallyi, less cold hardy than others above, less silver in the leaves.  Not as good a grower as any of the three above.

This is a full sun genus of palms.  It is best to start them in strong filtered light.  Germination of seeds is difficult.  This is the first time I've offered this species in years because of the lack of any seeds for years.  On the garden photos, the first is from a garden in Encinitas, CA.  The second from Balboa Park, San Diego.   The last c/o the European Palm Society in Bolivia.

REGULAR PRICE 25 GALLON $650
TEN DAY SPECIAL 25 GALLON $550


PARAJUBAEA TORALLYI 25g PARAJUBAEA TORALLYI 25g PARAJUBAEA TORALLYI 25g
PARAJUBAEA TORALLYI 25g PARAJUBAEA TORALLYI 25g PARAJUBAEA TORALLYI 25g
PARAJUBAEA TORALLYII Parajubaea torallyii Balboa Paark SD PARAJUBAEA TORALLYII Palmpedia Euroopean Palm Society

 

CHAMAEDOREA MICROSPADIX
A SEMI-DWARF TYPE OF BAMBOO PALM


GET UP TO ABOUT 8 FEET - SUCKERING SPECIES
COLD HARDY INTO THE UPPER TEENS F.
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 GALLON SIZE

This type of Bamboo Palm is known for several things.  First, it is one of the shorter true suckering and pinnate Chamaedorea.  It gets to a mature height of about 8 feet.  It is a great patio plant or can be grown inside.  It is also one of the more cold hardy types of Chamaedorea, only being beat out by C. radicalis.  Leaf color is green and sometimes there are hints of blue, a blue iridescence or even blue leaflet backs on this species.  Fruits are numerous and red in color.  Trunks are very thin.  I'd recommend filtered light for this species although some have grown in in coastal sun.  Of note, it's one of the more cold hardy Bamboo Palms around, tolerating temperatures in the upper teens F.  The 15 gallon size are fruiting size and on sale.    

REGULAR PRICE 15 GALLON SIZE $255
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 GALLON $225

But, you must mention this Blog Only Special at the time of purchase to get your discount. 


Chamaedorea microsppadix 15g Chamaedorea microsppadix 15g Chamaedorea microsppadix 15g
  CHAMAEDOREA MICROSPADIX 15g  Chamaedorea microspadix
CHAMAEDOREA MICROSPADIX 15g  Chamaedorea microspadix Chamaedorea microspadix

 

VEITCHIA MERRILLII HYBRID
POTENTIAL TO GROW SOMETHING THAT CAN'T BE GROWN HERE


VERY EXCITING – NOT PREVIOUSLY AVAILABLE
TEN DAY SPECIAL LARGE 15 GALLON SIZE


There is an interesting story behind the plants I'm showing you here.  About four years ago, we got some seeds from a botanical garden that were labeled as Veitchia merrillii (aka Adonidia merrillii).  This palm resembles a miniature Royal Palm, so it is a popular choice by enthusiasts who see it in tropical areas.  Rarely does it get over twenty feet tall and many people like this smaller size.  But, native to the Philippines, you might expect it'd be too tropical and cold sensitive to grow here.  Well, that is the case and I don't know of one mature tree in Southern California. 

The seeds we got were thought to be pure Veitchia merrillii.  The seeds looked to be the right size for merrillii - the anticipated small size as you see with this species.  Seeds of other Veitchia species are much larger.  Of the fifty or so seeds that germinated, about half died off quickly in our greenhouses the first winter.  We figured - that makes sense - cold sensitive.  But, to our surprise, the other half grew quite well.  As they got bigger, it was apparent that they looked nothing like a true species Veitchia merrillii we have grown in the past.  The prominent speckling and dark color to the leaf stems was not expected - merrillii is plain green usually.  And, there is a diversity of appearance of the various plants we were now growing. 

We figure these are a hybrid of a Veitchia merrillii crossed with something else.  Most likely it's with another species of Veitchia that are more cold tolerant.  Our suspicion is it as cross with V. arecina.  This is to our customer's benefit as this means perhaps they can grow these and end up with a smaller palm that resembles V. merrillii.  We have a limited number of these plants left.  They’ve gotten bigger and all have survived a freeze at our nursery.  So, maybe here’s your chance to grow a “Veitchia merrillii hybrid” .  I'm showin photos of both of the probable parents below.  Mature height should be about 15 - 18 feet on these hybrids. 

REGULAR PRICE 15 GALLON THIS HYBRID $285
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 GALLON $255

Remember:  Mention this Blog Only Special at the time of purchase.  Obviously, I have no mature garden plants to show you as this is such a rare hybrid.  Also, don't dally as we'll be out of this hybrid soon!


Veitchia merrillii hybrid 15g   Veitchia merrillii hybrid 15g   Veitchia merrillii hybrid 15g 
Veitchia merrillii hybrid 15g  Veitchia merrillii hybrid 15g  Veitchia merrillii hybrid 15g 
Veitchia (adonidia) merrillii
Veitchia merrillii
Veitchia arecina
Veitchia arecina 
 

 

DYPSIS LUTESCENS
THE ARECA PALM


VERY DIFFICULT TO FIND LATELY - BUT WE JOST GOT IN PLANTS
THE BEST "NEIGHBOR BLOCKER" PLANT
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15G SIZED PLANTS PLANTS

This is an attractive, suckering, thin trunked palm species is from Madagascar or surrounding areas.  The number one reason people buy this species is "to hide something".  By this, I mean they want to hide a neighbor, an ugly next door structure, an unsightly fence, the side of a garage, etc.  This is an ideal species for this purpose as it suckers and is fairly dense.  You can't see through it well.  Mature height averages 14 feet in California.  Cold hardiness is into the mid-twenties F.  Trunk diameter is about 3 inches.  It'll take full sun along the coast and far inland areas must give it only morning or filtered sun.  These 15g are 6 to 7 feet tall in their pots.  We have limited numbers available.  Areca Palms have been difficult to find lately and in short supply.  These will most likely be gone quickly, especially the larger plants.    

REGULAR PRICE SQUAT 15G SIZE $265
TEN DAY SPECIAL PRICE THESE SQUAT 15 GALLON $235 

To get maximal privacy one would not cut off the small lower suckers.  The squat 15g are shown in the first two rows of photos. 

Regular squat 15 gallon size shown here Dypsis lutescens Dypsis lutescens
Dypsis lutescens Dypsis lutescens Dypsis lutescens
Photos of garden plants Dypsis lutescens garden Dypsis lutescens
Dypsis lutescens Dypsis lutescens Dypsis lutescens garden

 

BUTIA PARAGUAYENSIS
BLUE-GREEN BUTIA FROM SOUTH AMERICA

 

ARCHING LEAVES – MEDIUM HEIGHT
TEN DAY SPECIAL NICE 5 GALLON SIZE


This species is interesting because, in the wild, it is known as a dwarf species that forms minimal trunk.  But, when it is grown domestically, it forms a trunk about the size of Butia capitata.  It, as you'd guess, comes from Paraguay, with habitat extending into Brazil and northern Argentina.  The color is a blue-green, not as silver as Butia capitata.  The leaves are strongly arched as shown.  It is a full sun plant with cold hardiness into the teens F.  We haven’t had them available for a few years.  We are now offering 5 gallon plants on sale that are about 5 years old.  They are getting chunky and nicely sized.  These can be mail ordered.  Culture includes full sun and good draining soil.  Cold hardiness is into the teens F.  I am also showing a photo of a 15g plant from the nursery that is no longer available.   The habitat photo is by TS at RPS.  Note: We're getting low on availability of this species.

REGULAR PRICE 5 GALLON $145
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $120


BUTIA PARAGUAYENSIS BUTIA PARAGUAYENSIS BUTIA PARAGUAYENSIS
BUTIA PARAGUAYENSIS BUTIA PARAGUAYENSIS BUTIA PARAGUAYENSIS
Butia paraguensis Buitia paraguensis Butia paraguensis TS RPS

 

CHAMAEDOREA WOODSONIANA
TALL, THICK TRUNK, BEAUTIFUL GREEN PINNATE PALM

 

DOES BEST IN SHADE – STUNNINGLY BEAUTIFUL
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON SIZE

This is a very large, single trunk species that is native to a long range, spanning from Mexico into the northern parts of South America.  It is very sought after by enthusiasts and is known as one of the tallest of all Chamaedoreas - reaching heights of possibly over forty feet.  The trunk has a prominent crownshaft and is four inches thick or more.  It's leaves are four to five feet long with a prominent petiole.  Leaf color is a deep green and, in cross section, the leaves are slightly keeled.  In Southern California, this species prefers shade or a bit of sun.  It has been said that this species cannot take a freeze.  More recent reports suggest this species can tolerate temperatures into the upper 20's F.  It is known to be growing in the San Francisco Bay area.  It is a quick grower and sometimes the base of the trunk is swollen.  Shown in the first six photos are our 5g size which are quite tall and need to go into the garden or be repotted.  Most are 5 feet tall or more in their pots.  We have limited numbers available.  The 7th photo shows the trunk of a 15 gallon plant

REGULAR PRICE 5 GALLON $155
DAY SPECIAL THESE LARGE 5 GALLON $135

Note:  We only have a few available and they’ll be gone soon.


Chamaedorea woodsoniana 5g Chamaedorea woodsoniana 5g Chamaedorea woodsoniana 5g
Chamaedorea woodsoniana 5g CHAMAEDOREA WOODSONIANA Chamaedorea woodsoniana 5g
Chamaedorea woodsoniana CHAMAEDOREA WOODSONIANA CHAMAEDOREA WOODSONIANA

 

SYAGRUS KELLYANA
SMALL TO MEDIUM SIZED PINNATE PALM
A SMALLER ALTERNATIVE TO THE QUEEN PALM


FULL CROWN OF GREEN LEAVES
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON SIZE

This single trunk Syagrus is native to Brazil and only gets to heights of ten to twenty feet.  The trunk is thin and clean over time.  Leaves are somewhat plumose and green.  Fruits are fairly large and yellow in color.  Some comment that is is similar to S. picrophylla It is a full sun palm with an, as of yet, unknown cold tolerance.  I suspect it'll go into the twenties for sure.  It is a newly introduced species so there's little cultural information.  Note on the mature palm pictures that the leaves down go much below the spherical circle of crown leaves.  I find this very appealing.  I’m offering 5 gallon plants on special.  This is a very rare species to find.  Mature plant photos below are by Palmpedia, TS at RPS and Paul Craft - PalmNut.

REGULAR PRICE 5 GALLON $145
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $125


SYAGRUS KELLYANA 5G SYAGRUS KELLYANA 5G SYAGRUS KELLYANA 5G
SYAGRUS KELLYANA 5G SYAGRUS KELLYANA 5G Syagrus kellyana Palmpedia
Syagrus kellyana Syagrus kellyana palm nut Syagrus kellyana

   

LIVISTONA SARIBUS
LARGE, DARK & HOOKED SPINES



MEDIUM TO TALL FAN PALM

TEN DAY SPECIAL SALE 5 GALLON POT SIZE

This medium to tall fan palm is native to southeast Asia.  It can get to heights of thirty-five feet or more.  It is an interesting palm that is easy to grow and has a very ornamental leaf with deep divisions of the segments.  Its leaf segments almost make a complete circle.  Leaf color is green.  The spines on the petioles tend to be dark in color and dramatic, usually the thing most people remember most about this species.  Another interesting thing is that the seed fruit is blue in color as shown below.  It is a sun species and cold hardy into the mid to low-twenties.  The 5g on sale are nicely sized.  We also have 15 gallon plants available.  Shipping is possible.  The last photo is by John Volk.

REGULAR PRICE 5G $145
TEN DAY SPECIAL SALE PRICE 5 GALLON $125


Livistona saribus 5g Livistona saribus 5g Livistona saribus 5g
Livistona saribus 5g Livistona saribus 5g Livistona saribus 5g
Livistona saribus Livistona saribus Livistona saribus

 

COPERNICIA PRUNIFERA
THE CARNUBA WAX PALM


WATER CONSERVING - LOVES HEAT AND SUN
TEN DAY SPECIAL 2 GALLON SIZE

This species is native to Brazil and is a single trunk fan palm with a not too large crown of leaves that are green in color.  Sometimes they'll be blue-green.  Overall height can get over fifty feet.  Old leaf bases can be adherent to the trunk making rough as shown in the last photo.  Economically, the leaves of this species produce a wax that makes carnuba wax.  The latter is marketed for various usages including car and shoe wax.  This palm wants heat and sun and is cold hardy to at least the lower 20's F.  We are offering our  nicely sized 2 gallon plants on sale.

REGULAR PRICE 2 GALLON $80
TEN DAY SPECIAL 2 GALLON $67.50


Remember, mention this Special!

Copernicia prunifera 2g  Copernicia prunifera 2g  Copernicia prunifera 2g 
Copernicia prunifera 2g  Copernicia prunifera 2g  Copernicia prunifera 2g 
Copernicia prunifera Copernicia prunifera Copernicia prunifera

 

CARYOTA URENS
THE GIANT MOUNTAIN FISHTAIL



FAST GROWING - SUPER TALL - DIFFICULT TO FIND
REASONABLY COLD HARDY TALL BIPINNAT PALM
TEN DAY SPECIAL JUVENILE ONE GALLON PLANTS


Yes, this species of Fishtail is super fast growing.  And, it's not unusual for one to get above 70 feet tall.  Some people love the grandeur of these palms.  And, for some, they want it "right now".  Well, this is an opportunity to satisfy that need.  It would not be unusual to go from a seedling to a height of 30 feet in six or seven years.  This species is native to northern Thailand and surrounding countries.  The trunk is about 16 inches or so thick and light tan in color.  The leaves are compound – bipinnate.  This means the main stem branches off into secondary leaf stems.  Leaflets are jagged at their ends.  Also, this is a monoecious palm that dies about three years after flowering.  Expect a life span of about 15 years.  It wants full coastal sun.  It is taller than Caryota gigas and has shorter leaves and a thinner trunk.  We’re putting nice one gallon juvenile plants on sale.  Easy to mail order.

REGULAR PRICE ONE GALLON SIZE $75
TEN DAY SPECIAL THESE ONE GALLON $65

Easy to mail order.  Limited numbers available.


CARYOTA URENS 1G CARYOTA URENS 1G CARYOTA URENS 1G
CARYOTA URENS 1G CARYOTA URENS 1G CARYOTA URENS 1G
CARYOTA URENS CARYOTA URENS CARYOTA URENS

 

CHAMAEDOREA ERNESTI-AUGUSTI
VERY ATTRACTIVE SMALL MATURE SIZE - DWARF SHADE PALM


TYPICALLY NOT OVER 3 FEET TALL
TEN DAY SPECIAL BAND SIZE

Over our 40 year existence, I'd estimate that the nursery has sold several thousand of this very popular dwarf palm.  Typically we recommend putting in a small colony of them.  They look great like this and will get staggered heights.  Most garden plants are not over 3 to 4 feet tall.  The first two rows of photos show our one gallon size on sale.  The last row shows older photos of either five gallon size or one of a 30 year clumps that are mature and flowering.  We've found this species to look best when planted as a small colony of three to five plants.  A name sometimes used for this species is the "Whale Tail Palm".  This species likes shade and has simple, non-divided leaves as shown.  Cold tolerance is about 25 degrees F.  For some reason, no seeds have been available lately, so it's a difficult plant to find.  These bands are small but all that's around right now.

REGULAR PRICE BAND SIZE $65
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $55

These are easy to ship and four in one box is no problem.  Just remember to mention this Special for the reduced price when you purchase.


CHAMAEDOREA ERNESTI-AUGUSTI 1g CHAMAEDOREA ERNESTI-AUGUSTI band CHAMAEDOREA ERNESTI-AUGUSTI band
CHAMAEDOREA ERNESTI-AUGUSTI band Chamaedorea ernesti-august Chamaedorea ernesti-august

 

KENTIOPSIS PYRIFORMIS
SUPER RARE SINGLE TRUNK PINNATE PALM



NATIVE TO NEW CALEDONIA
THIN TRUNK - VERY ELEGANT
SPECIAL - VERY NICE BAND SIZE PLANTS

This is a single trunk, crown shafted pinnate palm native to New Caledonia.  Many feel it's the prettiest species of this genus.  It gets to a height of about 40 feet or more and has a thin trunk.  Leaves are upright, green and arched.  They are keeled and green in color.  The crown shaft is a copper color, covered with a white wax.  It can be grown in some sun, depending on where you live.  It's probably best to start it in bright filtered light and let it work its way into overhead sun.  Growth rate is good, comparable or faster than K. oliviformis.  Cold tolerance is down to about a freeze.

This is an extremely difficult species to find for sale nowadays.  I only have an excellent selection of large band sized plants.  This is an extremely rare species and we rarely have them for sale.

REGULAR PRICE BAND SIZE $65
TEN DAY SPECIAL BAND SIZE $57.50


 Photos of large plant below by TS at RPS.


KENTIOPSIS PYRIFORMIS KENTIOPSIS PYRIFORMIS KENTIOPSIS PYRIFORMIS
KENTIOPSIS PYRIFORMIS KENTIOPSIS PYRIFORMIS KENTIOPSIS PYRIFORMIS
Kentiopsis pyriformis TS RPS Kentiopsis pyriformis Kentiopsis pyriformis

 

LEPIDOZAMIA PEROFFSKYANA
A "USER FRIENDLY" LARGE CYCAD

GREEN LEAVES – NO SPINES
MEDIUM SIZED MATURE
TEN DAY SPECIAL BAND SIZE AS SHOWN


I enjoy talking about this species because it is one of my favorites.  It is a large species over time.  I say 'user friendly" because this is one of the few species that has absolutely no spines; none of the leaflets, none one the stems.  A leaf brushing across your face feels no more intense than brushing past a Maiden Hair Fern. We have a huge selection of this species.  I am going to show you an assortment of plants.  Below are a few of the main characteristics of this species:


*Large species with trunks slowly getting to over ten feet
*Leaf length typically six to eight feet, sometimes bigger.
*Trunk diameter to 18 inches
*Smooth petiole with no spines
*Great for strong filtered light or full sun along the coast
*Large interesting cones
*Leaflets soft and glossy green in color
*New leaves emerge upward, older leaves lay more horizontal
*Easy to grow

I've found that even customers who say "I only like palms, not cycads" tend to love this species.
The plant size on special are our band sized seedlings.  Most have about three leaves presently, bigger than shown below.  These bands can be shipped.  I am also showing some garden specimens. 

REGULAR PRICE BAND SIZE $65
TEN DAY SPECIAL BAND SIZE $55


Lepidozamia peroffskyana Lepidozamia peroffskyana Lepidozamia peroffskyana
Lepidozamia peroffskyana 15g 7.5 inches ( Lepidozamia peroffskyana Lepidozamia peroffskyana 15g 7.5 inches (

 

CYCAS GUIZHOUENSIS
RARE SMALL TO MEDIUM SIZED CHINESE CYCAD

 

GREEN UPRIGHT LEAVES
TEN DAY SPECIAL ON OVERSIZED 1.5 GALLON SIZED PLANTS
 

This small to medium sized exotic cycad is from southwestern China.  Only in the past 20 years has this species been available in the U.S.  It has green upright leaves and can develop a trunk about three feet tall.  Leaves are green and leaflets narrow and shiny.  Sometimes you’ll see the leaflets twisted on their axis.  It comes from elevations of 1000 to 1500 feet or more and has potential to have reasonable cold hardiness, at least into the mid and possibly low 20’s F.  The crown width is about eight feet across with leaf lengths of three to five feet.  At the nursery it seems to grow quite well.  We’re putting nice one & one/half  gallon plants on special.  Caudex size is 2.5 - 3 inches.  The 7th photo, by George Yao at PACSOA, shows a plant in full sun although growers may get away with part day sun as well.

REGULAR PRICE THESE 1.5 GALLON OVERSIZED CYCADS $295
TEN DAY SPECIAL THESE 1.5 GALLON CYCADS $255

This size easy to mail order but in limited number.

Cycas guizhouensis Cycas guizhouensis Cycas guizhouensis
Cycas guizhouensis Cycas guizhouensis Cycas guizhouensis
 Cycas guizhouensis by George Yao PACSOA  Cycas guizhouensis  Cycas guizhouensis

 

DIOON MEJIAE
AN ATTRACTIVE MEDIUM SIZED CYCAD

 

SOFT EMERGING NEW LEAVES
TEN DAY SPECIAL NICELY SIZED OLDER 2 GALLON

For many people, Dioon mejiae is one of their favorite cycads.  It doesn't get too large, it has a very attractive crown of leaves, and newly emerging leaves are soft, fuzzy and so inviting.  They are almost like a baby rabbit's foot.

Native to southern Mexico and Honduras, this species is similar to Dioon spinulosum.  But, unlike the spinulosum, leaflets do not have the spines on the leaflet edges.  And, the leaflets appear slightly different shaped.  Leaves are four to six feet long, trunks typically under five feet although old habitat plants have trunks over twenty feet, and new leaves emerge vertically.  Although they are soft at emergence, they eventually become straight and flat with firm leaflets.. Seeds of this species are large and tan in color.

I've found this cycad does best in part day sun or strong filtered light.  Right on the coast, some grow it in full sun.  But, I've found this creates more of a lime colored green cycad.  For this reason, I prefer filtered light.  It likes good draining soil and will tolerate temperatures into the low 20's F.  Shown her are some larger nursery plants as well as garden specimens.  We have all sizes of this species for sale and are putting oversized 2 gallon on sale.  This size has caudexes about 4 inches in diameter with an age of about ten years.

REGULAR PRICE THESE OVERSIZED 2 GALLON $345
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE 2 GALLON OLDER PLANTS $285


Dioon mejiae 2g 4 inches Dioon mejiae 2g 4 inches Dioon mejiae 2g 4 inches
Dioon mejiae 2g 4 inches Dioon mejiae 2g 4 inches Dioon mejiae 2g 4 inches
Dioon mejiae Dioon mejiae Dioon mejiae

 

CYCAS PANZHIHUAENSIS
RARE GREEN CHINESE CYCAD
EXCELLENT COLD HARDINESS

 

MEDIUM SIZE MATURE
TEN DAY SPECIAL CITRUS POT AS SHOWN

This is a rare green cycad from China.  It is different than the Sago Palm - smaller and, to me, more attractive.  Leaf color is green to blue green.  It tolerates coastal sun and is cold hardy into the upper teens F.  Some feel it's one of the most cold hardy cycads in the world - even better than the Sago Palm.  Mature height should be about eight feet.  They can sucker, but much less than the Sago.  They also take up less garden space than the Sago Palm.  Leaflets are narrow without armor except on the tips (pointed).  

The citrus pot shown in the first five photos has a caudex of 3.5 inches.  We also have larger and smaller plants for sale.  We are putting plants of this size (3 to 4 inches) on special.  These can be easily mail ordered.  The first to purchase of course will get the larger plants.

REGULAR PRICE PLANTS WITH THIS SIZE CAUDEX $437.50
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $365

This size can be shipped or delivered.  Remember, mention this Special when you purchase.  The sixth photo shows our 15 gallon size of larger plants.


CYCAS PANZHIHUAENSIS CYCAS PANZHIHUAENSIS CYCAS PANZHIHUAENSIS
CYCAS PANZHIHUAENSIS CYCAS PANZHIHUAENSIS CYCAS PANZHIHUAENSIS
CYCAS PANZHIHUAENSIS CYCAS PANZHIHUAENSIS

 

DIOON MEJIAE
AN ATTRACTIVE MEDIUM SIZED CYCAD

 

SOFT EMERGING NEW LEAVES
TEN DAY SPECIAL NICELY SIZED OLDER 2 GALLON

For many people, Dioon mejiae is one of their favorite cycads.  It doesn't get too large, it has a very attractive crown of leaves, and newly emerging leaves are soft, fuzzy and so inviting.  They are almost like a baby rabbit's foot.

Native to southern Mexico and Honduras, this species is similar to Dioon spinulosum.  But, unlike the spinulosum, leaflets do not have the spines on the leaflet edges.  And, the leaflets appear slightly different shaped.  Leaves are four to six feet long, trunks typically under five feet although old habitat plants have trunks over twenty feet, and new leaves emerge vertically.  Although they are soft at emergence, they eventually become straight and flat with firm leaflets.. Seeds of this species are large and tan in color.

I've found this cycad does best in part day sun or strong filtered light.  Right on the coast, some grow it in full sun.  But, I've found this creates more of a lime colored green cycad.  For this reason, I prefer filtered light.  It likes good draining soil and will tolerate temperatures into the low 20's F.  Shown her are some larger nursery plants as well as garden specimens.  We have all sizes of this species for sale and are putting oversized 2 gallon on sale.  This size has caudexes about 4 inches in diameter with an age of about ten years.

REGULAR PRICE THESE OVERSIZED 2 GALLON $345
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE 2 GALLON OLDER PLANTS $285


Dioon mejiae 2g 4 inches Dioon mejiae 2g 4 inches Dioon mejiae 2g 4 inches
Dioon mejiae 2g 4 inches Dioon mejiae 2g 4 inches Dioon mejiae 2g 4 inches
Dioon mejiae Dioon mejiae Dioon mejiae

 

ENCEPHALARTOS FRIDERICI-GUILIELMI
VERY RARE SOUTH AFRICAN BLUE CYCAD


COLD HARDY - SMALL TO MEDIUM SIZE MATURE
END OF SUMMER SALE PRICE THIS ACTUAL CYCAD

This species is endemic to the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal provinces of South Africa.  These regions are arid and subject to semi-regular fires (evidenced by the scorched and blackened trunks).  Plants grow in sunny locations.  This species is small to medium sized.  Leaves are approximately one meter long.  Stems are stout and can get up to a height of  four meters over a few centuries.  E. friderici-guilielmi is primarily a solitary stemmed plant but can make some basal suckers.  This is a beautiful, fine leafed and blue cycad.  They are moderate growers and are an easy size to manage in the garden.  The leaves are unarmed, and are not pokey.  This species tends to be very cold hardy as well tolerant of heat.  Cold tolerance is down to about 20 degrees F.  This cycad also needs a soil that drains well.  They can get into rot problems if the soil stays too moist.  As this is not a large cycad, I would place it in the foreground of a planting.  We’re putting on Sale a 15 gallon plant that is about twelve years old and has a caudex of 4 inches.  This plant can be mail ordered in a big box.

REGULAR PRICE THIS ACTUAL 15 GALLON CYCAD $740
TEN DAY SPECIAL SALE THIS ACTUAL 15 GALLON CYCAD $650

Encephalartos friderici-guilielmi 7 g caudex 4 inches Encephalartos friderici-guilielmi 7 g caudex 4 inches Encephalartos friderici-guilielmi 7 g caudex 4 inches
Encephalartos friderici-guilielmi 7 g caudex 4 inches Encephalartos friderici-guilielmi 7 g caudex 4 inches Encephalartos friderici-guilielmi 7 g caudex 4 inches
Encephalartos friderici-guilielmi garden Encephalartos friderici-guilielmi garden Encephalartos friderici-guilielmi

 

ENCEPHALARTOS LONGIFOLIUS – BLUE FORM
MEDIUM TO LARGE RARE SOUTH AFRICAN CYCAD


BLUE STACKED LEAFLETS - MINIMAL IF ANY SPINES
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 GALLON PLANT

This rare South African cycad is also from the Eastern Cape region of South Africa.  It is a good sized cycad with leaf color variable from dark green to brilliant blue.  The plant on Special should be a nice blue form.  Trunks of this species can reach a height of twelve feet or more.  Leaf lengths are four to six feet with stacking leaflets and minimal if any spines when mature.  Leaves are often curled downward toward their ends.  It loves full sun along the coast but in desert areas would want a few hours of sun.  Cold tolerance is about 22 degrees F.   The 15 gallon plant on special has a caudex of 5 inches.  It is shown below.  It could be mail ordered in a large box.  Below I'm also showing a few garden specimens of this species.  

REGULAR PRICE THIS ACTUAL 15 GALLON, CAUDEX 5 INCHES $750
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS ACTUAL 15G CYCAD $650

Remember to mention this Blog Only Special at the time of purchase to get this price! 


Encephalartos longifolius blue 15g 5 inches Encephalartos longifolius blue 15g 5 inches Encephalartos longifolius blue 15g 5 inches
Encephalartos longifolius blue 15g 5 inches Encephalartos longifolius blue 15g 5 inches Encephalartos longifolius blue 15g 5 inches
Encephalartos longifolius Encephalartos longifolius Encephalartos longifolius

 

PHLEBODIUM SPECIES
FURRY RHIZOMES THAT CRAWL


NORMALLY AN EPIPHYTIC PLANT IN THE WILD
TOLERATE COASTAL SUN OR FILTERED LIGHT
TEN DAY SPECIAL 10 GALLON SIZE

Phlebodium is a small genus of epiphytic ferns that are native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas.  They, in the wild, live in trees.  But, they can be grown in the ground or in containers.  Most tolerate near total full sun along the coast and also filtered light.  On the species we’re dealing with here, it gets to heights of about two to three feet and is rhizomatous in nature.  Furry small feet crawl the ground and every foot or so launch an upright green leaf.  It is not a difficult plant to contain in the garden.  It easily tolerates temperatures into the mid-twenties F.  Leaf color is green with a hint of blue, but not as prominent as the Blue Star Fern.  It can be used as a ground cover.

REGULAR PRICE 10 GALLON $135
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $105


Phlebodium species Phlebodium species Phlebodium species
Phlebodium species Phlebodium species Phlebodium species
Phlebodium species  

    

MUSA ZEBRINA
AKA MUSA ACUMINATA ZERBRINA
A NON-FRUITING ORNAMENTAL BANANA


TOP OF LEAF - RED BLOTCHES ON GREEN
BOTTOM OF LEAF - MAROON
TEN DAY SPECIAL FIVE GALLON PLANTS

The plants I'm showing here are a non-edible fruiting type of ornamental Banana known as Musa zebrina in the Musa acuminata group.  The name “sumatrana” is sometimes used as a reference.  Like most Bananas, it does sucker.  This species is used for its ornamental value – either in the garden (where it gets six to eight feet tall) or in a container (where it gets to 3 to 5 feet tall).  It has light green leaves with attractive purple splotches and maroon underside.  See photos below.  It does produce purple fruit but these are not edible because of fiber or seeds.  It'd want full sun outdoors (along the coast) and should be cold tolerant well into the mid-twenties F.  Some are also growing it as an indoor plant.  We're putting our five gallon plants on sale.  See photos below. 

REGULAR PRICE 5 GALLON $95
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON $75

These can be mail ordered.  The first six photos show our 5 gallon size.

Musa zebrina Musa zebrina Musa zebrina
Musa zebrina Musa zebrina Musa zebrina
Musa zebrina Musa zebrina Musa zebrina

 

CALATHEA HOUSEPLANTS
KNOWN AS "PRAYER PLANTS"


POPULAR HOUSE PLANT - EASY TO GROW
AVAILABILITY CHANGES RAPIDLY
TEN DAY SPECIAL FOUR TYPES - MOST LIKELY SPECIAL ORDER


This is another popular interior plant that is native to the Americas.  They are known for distinctive leaves and often contrasting colors.  Leaves are sometimes deep purple on the underside.  During the night, leaves may naturally curl up and then un-curl when it is bright.  Leaves are thick and interesting.  They like low to medium light and adequate water.  We're putting some 2 & 3 gallon on sale below.  Note that there are many species, hybrids and cultivars in this genus.  Also, availability of each is variable - some go out of stock and other different ones become available.  Those shown below may be on a special order basis as we infrequently carry this genus.  Also, be aware that many do not do well in the garden because of cold intolerance issues.  More often they are grown as houseplants.  Also, species availability varies quickly with suppliers.

REGULAR PRICE THIS SIZE $90
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $75


CALATHEA MEDALION
   
Calathea medallion Calathea medallion Calathea medallion

CALATHEA RUFIBARBA
   
Calathea rufibarba Calathea rufibarba Calathea rufibarba

CALATHEA SANGUINEA
   
Calothea sanguinea  Calothea sanguinea  Calothea sanguinea

CALATHEA SETOSA
   
Calthea setosa Calthea setosa Calthea setosa

 

TILLANDSIA MALLEMONTII
SPECIES WITH VIOLET BLUE FLOWERS

CLUSTERS IN BLOSSOM IN SPRING - SUMMER


A TYPE OF AIR PLANT - EASY TO GROW - BLOSSOMS IN FALL

TEN DAY SPECIAL TWO SIZES OF CLUSTERS

As I've mentioned before, I'm not a Tillandsia expert.  But, I could not pass when a private collector offered me multiple clumps of a blue-gray Tillandsia  mllemontii in full blossom.  The blossoms are a violet-blue (photos make them appear a bit pink - which they are not).    I was told by the collector that the blossom every spring to summer with lots of flowers.  The clumps are composed of ten to fifteen plants.  I have two sizes available.    They'd like sun or part sun and to be watered at least weekly.  They can be mounted to a tree limb, post or a fence.  This species is rare to find.  These would be easy to mail order.  We have small to medium clusters as well as large clusters on sale.  The larger clusters contain 15 to 20 plants.  Note that, when you buy Tillandsia on line, you ususally get one dinky plant, not huge clusters 15 years old like shown here.

REGULAR PRICE SMALL CLUSTERS $75, LARGE CLUSTERS $100
TEN DAY SPECIAL SMALL $65, LARGE CLUSTERS $80 
 

Tillandsia clusters with small blue flowers - recurvata or neglecta Tillandsia clusters with small blue flowers - recurvata or neglecta Tillandsia clusters with small blue flowers - recurvata or neglecta
Tillandsia clusters with small blue flowers - recurvata or neglecta Tillandsia clusters with small blue flowers - recurvata or neglecta Tillandsia clusters with small blue flowers - recurvata or neglecta

 

 

                                    FRIDAY, 11 APRIL, 2025

FAN PALMS
THEY ALL JUST LOOK LIKE MEXICAN FAN PALMS

 
CORRECT?
I DON'T THINK SO.

All photos here are of fan palms.  They were taken in the wild, in botanical gardens or at the nursery.  But, all are of fan palms of one species or another.  I've not labeled them because I'm presenting them as a group.  From a structure point of view, a fan palm is a palm where all the segments (or leaflets) radiate from one central area.  These can form a whole circle of leaflets, a half circle, or less.  Compare this to a pinnate palm where leaflets come off a central leaf stalk.  I.e., leaflets protrude laterally from a central stem, typically to either side.

Over the years I have heard people say hundreds of time things like "I don't like fan palms; they all look like Mexican Fans".  Or, "Fan palms look like "desert palms".  Or, "Fan palms are so boring; I like normal palms".  If you were like me and had studied palms for almost forty years, what would you say to such comments?  I usually just say something like "I understand" and show them typical pinnate palms.  But, I am aware that nothing could be further from the truth.

There are such exotic fan palms of all types, shapes, sizes, color and textures.  I've tried to demonstrate their varied appearance here.  Fan palms comes from all corners of the world.  Some are large trees, others tiny.  Some species are for shade only.  Some have silver undersides.  And, others are almost white in color. 

And, fan palms add a different look and dimension to the garden.  A garden composed of only pinnate palms like King Palms is quite boring.  One has to mix fans into a garden to add diversity and interest.  I hope you can see with these photos how you could do this.

Fan Palm Fan Palm Fan Palm
Coccothrinax crinita Fan Palm Fan Palm
Fan Palm Fan Palm Fan Palm
Fan Palm Coccothrinax argenta hybrid  Fan Palm
Coccothrinax species Fan Palm Fan Palm
Fan Palm Fan Palm hemithrinax ekmaniana
Fan Palm licuala grandis Fan Palm
Fan Palm Fan Palm Fan Palm
Fan Palm Fan Palm Licuala elegans
copernicia baileyana Fan Palm Fan Palm
Fan Palm Fan Palm Fan Palm
Fan Palm Fan Palm Fan Palm
Coccothrinax barbadensis Coccothrinax montana copernicia macrogossas
Cryosophila kerriodoxa Licuala species
Rhapis subtilis Serenoa Fan Palm
licuala ramsayi' licuala ramsayi variegated rhapis
Fan Palm Fan Palm Coccothrinax

 

KENTIOPSIS OLIVIFORMIS
A GREAT CROWN SHAFTED PALM FOR SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

 

SINGLE TRUNK - MEDIUM MATURE HEIGHT
FAIRLY EASY TO GROW IN SOUTHER CALIFORNIA

I've discussed this great New Caledonian species before because it is such a good species for those of us in Southern California.  It comes from high elevation in its native habitat, is a good growing palm and can tolerate full sun easily along the coastal strip.  Its cold hardiness is down to about 23 degrees, better than the King Palm or Kentia Palm.  It has an average trunk diameter of eight to ten inches and a mature height of usually about thirty feet.  It can also be grown in part day sun or strong filtered light. 

Shown here is a nice 25g plant along with other sizes.  You'll notice that the leaf color in the sun is blue-green in a way.  It is certainly not a lime green color.  Also, some new leaves may emerge with a hint of red color.  Growth rate is good.  We have a reasonable assortment of all sizes although our larger plants are almost sold out.  The third row of photos show garden specimens.  This species is highly recommended. 

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kENTIOPSIS OLIVIFORMIS kENTIOPSIS OLIVIFORMIS kENTIOPSIS OLIVIFORMIS
kENTIOPSIS OLIVIFORMIS Kentiopsis oliviformis kENTIOPSIS OLIVIFORMIS
Kentiopsis oliviformis Kentiopsis oliviformis kENTIOPSIS OLIVIFORMIS

 

GERMINATING PALM SEEDS:


DO YOU HAVE BAD PALM SEEDS?
WHICH SEEDS TO PICK?
HOW CAN YOU TELL IF A SEED IS NOT GOOD?
THE FLOAT TEST
THE PINCH TEST
CUT THE SEED OPEN
ALWAYS CLEAN OFF THE FRUIT

Many people love to germinate palm seeds and make their plants.  But, there are a few things you need to now right from the beginning if you want to successfully germinate.

RULES TO FOLLOW:

1.  Get fresh seeds.  Right off the tree is best.
2.  Pick seeds that are mature, often colorful.  Most common colors are red, orange, yellow, brown or black.  Immature, green seeds germinate poorly.  Don't pick or collect seeds that are green!
3.  Remove the fruit from the seeds until you have a clean, often tan colored inner seed.  Fruit can contain chemicals that retard germination.
4.  Pinch test seeds.  Take the picked seeds (with or without fruit) and squeeze hard between two fingers.  They should never collapse.  Any seed that collapses between your fingers is no good.
5.  Float Test the seeds.  Cleaned palm seeds almost always sink in water.  Floaters are almost always bad.   Inner cavities of rot within the seed make them float.
6.  Cut open a few seeds.  The inner seed should be white or light tan, solid and without signs of rot.  And, you definitely do not want to see inner cavities.  Inner cavities 99% of the time means the seed is bad.
7.  Remove all outer fruit before germinating.  Some experts feel that this outer fruit later has growth inhibitors.  Even fruit that is not a bright color or is dry or scaly must be removed.  This outer layer may be brown and hard but needs removal - see photos below.
8.  Always soak the cleaned seeds in pure water, especially if you had seeds shipped to you.  This rehydrates them.  If seeds are right off a tree and the fruit is moist and fresh, soaking is not necessary.  But, they would still be cleaned of any fruit.

Photos here show seeds with fruit, the float test with floaters and sinkers, seeds that failed the pinch test, seeds with hard outer layers that still have to have this layer removed and a few seeds cut open showing inner cavities (a bad sign).  For techniques on germination, see our article on 
Palm Seed Germination at this website.

Chambeyronia seeds with red fruit
Chambeyronia seeds with red fruit
Jubaea seeds ripe
Jubaea chilensis fruit, ripe
Jubaea chilensis cleaning fruit off seed
Cleaning fruit off Jubaea chilensis
Butia capitata seeds with yellow fruit
Butia capitata seeds with fresh, ripe and yellow fruit
palm seeds
Livistona saribus seeds with blue fruit
Green Chamaedorea tpejilote seeds
Green seeds Chamaedorea tepejilote
Green palm seeds
Green seeds, not ready to pick
Bad palm seed, collapsed
Bad palm seed, collapsed with pinch test
Bad palm seed
Bad seed, all collapsed with pinch test
Pelagodoxa henryana seed
You must remove the primative hard fruit from this Pelagodoxa henryanaseed
Metroxylon amicarum seed
Dry, scaly coat of Metroxylon amicarum must be removed
Attalea seeds
Same with these Attalea sp. seeds
Palm Seed Float Test
Float test:  Note floating seeds- no good
Palm Seed Float TEst
Float test - Astrocaryum seeds floating
Float Test Sinkers
Float Test:  Note good seeds sink to bottom
Cavity in Palm Seeds
Cavity in bad Astrocaryum mexicanum seeds
Palm Seed Cavity Astrocaryum mexicanum
Cavity in Astrocaryum mexicanum
Cavity in palm seeds
Cavity in bad Gastrococos crispa seeds
Clean Jubaea seeds
Totally cleaned Jubaea seeds
Homogenious inside of a cut palm seed
Good seed cut open - firm inner tissue throughout
germinating cham benzei
Results of proper seed care and germination

 

RHAPIS HUMILIS
RARE TYPE OF LADY PALM
FOUR LARGE SPECIMEN PLANTS AVAILABLE


LARGEST SPECIMENS YOU'LL SEE FOR SALE
GET TO OVER 20 FEET AND TAKE COASTAL SUN
SUPER RARE TO FIND AND NEVER INEXPENSIVE
TEN DAY SPECIAL 25 GALLON - HUGE PLANTS!


Rhapis humilis
 is a tall, suckering and thin trunked fan palm.  It is a type of "Lady Palm" and this species is one of the most sought after.  This is because it's a great growing species, has strong canes that don't bend over and gets significantly tall for the genus - tallest of the Rhapis genus.  It does sucker and produces canes averaging one inch or a bit bigger in diameter.  Leaves hold up to twenty leaflets that are narrow, a bit droopy, dark green and come to a point at their ends.  The more common Rhapis excelsa leaflets come to a blunt tip at the end of the leaflets.  The amazing thing about this species is that it attains such tall heights.  I've seen specimens that have reached twenty-four feet!  Compare this to the average height of a R. excelsa at six to eight.  Finally, the Rhapis humilis is known to tolerate full sun along the coast. 

Plants like we're showing here are near impossible to find.  We have four plants which are each about fifteen feet tall in their pots.  These four plants are shown in the four rows of photos below.  Be aware that, in California, there are only large garden specimens growing in full sun and with heights of over 20 feet.  These are called the “California Rhapis humilis” and all plants sold come from divisions of existing plants.  This is a dioecious species and there’s only known to be male plants.  So, if someone tells you they grew them from seeds, you know they are not this true Rhapis humilis – more likely R. multifida (shown below in today's Blog) which doesn’t take sun well and only gets to heights under ten feet.  These 25 gallon specimens shown below would be perfect for an upscale garden or interior usage application.  See photos of containerized plants below.  We do have a few with as lesser numbers of canes that are a bit less expensive.  And, yes, because of its rarity and difficulty in finding the "real thing", this species is expensive.  The garden photo is by FM at the LAA.  These oldest/largest divisions were taken from forty year old specimens and have taken ten years to establish as you see them now.  On note, we have some 25 gallon with less canes that cost about $400 less.

TEN DAY SPECIAL - SALE PRICE 25 GALLON $1500

 

Rhapis humilis Rhapis humilis 25g Rhapis humilis 25g
Rhapis humilis 25g Rhapis humilis Rhapis humilis
Rhapis humilis Rhapis humilis Rhapis humilis

 

DYPSIS DECARYI
THE TRIANGLE PALM


MEDIUM MATURE HEIGHT
THREE SIDED CROWN SHAFT – LOVES HOT SUN
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 GALLON SIZED PLANTS

This Madagascar palm is known as the "Triangle Palm" because the crown shaft has three flat sides.  It gets to a mature height of about 22 feet in 3 decades.  It loves heat and sun.  Leaves are a gray-green color and there is prominent speckling in the inner crown with dark colors.  It is slow growing.  It has a cold tolerance of about 24 degrees F.  Be aware that this palm doesn’t do well in shade and doesn’t want to be shaded out by overhead trees.  The 15 gallon size on Special are being grown in sun and ready for planting.  Mail order possible with a very tall box.

 REGULAR PRICE 15 GALLON $235
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 GALLON $175

Mention this Blog Only Special at the time of purchase.  We also have other sizes available.


Dypsis decaryi 15g Dypsis decaryi 15g Dypsis decaryi 15g
Dypsis decaryi 15g Dypsis decaryi 15g Dypsis decaryi 15g
Dypsis decaryi Dypsis decaryi Dypsis decaryi

 

CHAMAEDOREA TRUNKING RADICALIS
MEDIUM HEIGHT MATURE - THIN TRUNKS


SUPER COLD HARDY AND TOLERATES COASTAL SUN
SALE ON 15G SIZE MULTIPLES

Speaking of cold hardy, filtered light or full sun palms, let me mention Chamaedorea radicalis.  Today I’m talking about the tunking form of this species.  Decades ago we didn't even know this species existed.  All Chamaedorea radicalis were dwarfs - rarely over five feet tall.  The trunking form rapidly puts on trunk.  Mature, plants can get up to fifteen feet tall. Leaflets are wider than the dwarf form and there's a bit of silver color to the stems and trunk.  Trunks mature are narrow, under an inch thick.  They can bend slightly as they get height.  See photos below of a mature specimen at the nursery.  It is also very quick growing.  These 15g on Special should have a ten foot height in under five years.  Both forms tolerate full sun along the coast but can also be grown in strong filtered light.  Cold hardiness of 18 degrees F.  Some in the SF Bay Area are successfully growing this species.  Also, enthusiasts in Houston, TX have as well.  We have a limited number of 15g plants on special.  This larger 15g size can be mail ordered but do consider smaller sizes to save money if you are out of our area.  Interestingly enough, the 15 gallon shown below has a taller single trunking form in the pot with a true dwarf below.  Notice how the smaller plant looks totally different.  Also, I am showing below a fruiting size mature 25 gallon plant at the nursery.
 
REGULAR PRICE 15 GALLON MULTIPLES $265
TEN DAY SPECIAL THESE 15 GALLON $235

BTW, that huge 25 gallon plant, the mature one with seeds, is also for sale.


Chamaedorea radicalis trunking 15g Chamaedorea radicalis trunking 15g Chamaedore Trunking radicalis 15g leaf
Chamaedorea radicalis trunking 15g Chamaedorea radicalis trunking 15g Chamaedorea radicalis trunking 15g
Chamaedorea radicalis trunking Chamaedorea radicalis trunking 15g Chamaedorea radicalis trunking

 

CHAMAEDOREA GLAUCIFOLIA
SUPER SIMILAR TO C. PLUMOSA


TAKES A FAIR AMOUNT OF SUN – SINGLE STEM, THIN TRUNK
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 GALLON MULTIPLES

From time to time I discuss this interesting single trunk Chamaedorea.  It is very similar to Chamaedorea plumosa - except:  The plumosa has a more plumose leaf and takes a little more sun.  But, the glaucifolia has the silver powder on the leaf stems and crown shaft as shown here.  This is quite attractive and typically very prominent.  Otherwise, you would mistake the two.  And, it too, can tolerate near full coastal sun.  They are fast growing and get to a mature height of about 14 feet.  They look their best when planted in colonies of three to five plants.  The 15 gallon on special are multiples, usually three per pot, and ready for the garden.  It is a durable species and seem exempt from fungal problems that can plague C. plumosa.  For this reason, they are more reliable than C. plumosa.  Cold hardiness is about 25 degrees F.

REGULAR PRICE 15 GALLON MULTIPLES $245

TEN DASY SPECIASL 15 GALLON MULTIPLES $220

Mention this Special for your discount when you purchase. 


CHAMAEDOREA GLAUCIFOLIA 15g CHAMAEDOREA GLAUCIFOLIA 15g CHAMAEDOREA GLAUCIFOLIA 15g
CHAMAEDOREA GLAUCIFOLIA 15g CHAMAEDOREA GLAUCIFOLIA 15g CHAMAEDOREA GLAUCIFOLIA 15g
Chamaedorea glaucifolia Chamaedorea glaucifolia Chamaedorea glaucifolia

 

TRACHYCARPUS FORTUNEI
THE WINDMILL PALM
ONE OF THE MOST COLD HARDY PALMS

15 GALLON ON TEN DAY SPECIAL

Trachyarpus fortunei is the most commonly available and commonly grown of the Windmill Palms.  It is of Chinese origin .  It is referred to as the Chinese Windmill Palm, the Windmill Palm, or the Chusan Palm.  Note how the term "Windmill Palm" can refer to this particular species or to the genus as a whole.   It is not uncommon to see it growing in colder areas of the United States, southern Europe, the Mediterranean and southern portions of Australia and Africa.  Cold tolerance is between five and ten degrees F.

Most specimens in many decades get to a height of 25 to 35 feet.  The actual trunk diameter is typically six to ten inches.  The leaves are typically about three feet in diameter and have variable division of the segments. Leaves are green on the upper side and below, but it is not uncommon for one can see a bit of blue discoloration to the underside of the leaf.  Distal leaf segments can flex downward toward the ground.  Shown here is our 15 gallon size on Special (first six photos).  

REGULAR PRICE 15 GALLON $185
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 GALLON $155


Trachycarpus fortunei 15g Trachycarpus fortunei 15g Trachycarpus fortunei 15g
Trachycarpus fortunei 15g Trachycarpus fortunei 15g Trachycarpus fortunei 15g
Trachycarpus fortunei Trachycarpus fortunei Trachycarpus fortunei



CHAMAEDOREA KLOTZSCHIANA
SINGLE TRUNK MEXICAN CHAMAEDOREA



THIN TRUNKED, GROUPED LEAFLETS
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON MULTIPLES

This single trunk, shade loving palm is from the Veracruz area of Mexico and named after a German botanist,  Johann Klotzsch.  The plant shown here has reached its mature height of twelve feet.  It has a prominently ringed but narrow green trunk.  The most remarkable characteristic of this species is the grouping of leaflets along the rachis.  These groups are irregularly spaced.  Also note how they leaflets are held at different angles from the rachis.  Leaflets are a dark green, small to medium in length, wide and a bit puffy.  It's this grouping of leaflets that allows you to ID this species.  Another surprising this is how hard it is to find this species.  When I started my nursery 42 years ago, I had lots of these and seeds were available.  Nowadays you can't find seeds to save your soul.  This is a shade loving species and cold hardy into the mid-twenties F.  At best perhaps it'd take down to about 25 degrees.  These plants should probably work fine as a house plant and are shippable in a good sized box. We also have singles but are fairly short on supply of both.

REGULAR PRICE 5 GALLON MULTIPLES $145
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON $120


Chamaedorea klotzschiana Chamaedorea klotzschiana Chamaedorea klotzschiana
Chamaedorea klotzschiana Chamaedorea klotzschiana Chamaedorea klotzschiana
Chamaedorea klotzschiana Chamaedorea klotzschiana Chamaedorea klotzschiana


SYAGRUS SANCONA
THE SOUTH AMERICAN FOXTAIL PALM



VERY PLUMOSE LEAVES

HARD TO FIND BUT GOOD SIZED 5 GALLON OFFERED
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON PLANTS

This is one of the prettiest Syagrus you can buy.  It gets its common name from the fact that the leaves are very plumose (multi-ranked or fluffy), resembling the Foxtail Palm.  As the photographs show, the trunk is thin for the height of this palm.  And it is prominently ringed.  Mature height can be 50 feet or more.  It is native to about six countries in the northern part of South America.  It prefers full sun once acclimated and is cold tolerant down to the mid-twenties F.  We are offering good sized 5 gallon on sale.  But, we don't have too many.

REGULAR PRICE FIVE GALLON $155
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON $120


Remember:  Mention this Blog Special to get this price.  This species is almost sold out.  Last photo is c/o TS at RPS.


Syagrus sancona 5g Syagrus sancona 5g Syagrus sancona 5g
Syagrus sancona 5g Syagrus sancona 5g Syagrus sancona 5g
Syagrus sancona Syagrus sancona Syagrus sancona TS RPS

 

CHAMAEDOREA BENZIEI
RARE SINGLE TRUNK CHAMAEDOREA
LIKE C. RADICALIS ON STEROIDS!



NEAR IMPOSSIBLE TO FIND
5 GALLON SIZE NOW AVAILABLE
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5G SIZE

I have not shown this species that often because it's rarely available and very difficult to find.  It is native to Mexico at high elevations near Chiapas.  It is a single trunk, understory palm that has sort of a thick trunk up to 1.5 or 2 inches.  The flowers are reminiscent of Chamaedorea radicalis as they shoot high into the foliage.  Its overall appearance is also similar to the trunking radicalis but with bigger leaves, wider leaflets and a thicker trunk.  It gets up to about 10 to 15 feet.

It grows in filtered light and seems to be cold hardy into the mid-twenties at least.  We have a limited number of 5 gallons available (first five photos).   Some pots have two plants per pot - so there's a chance to set some seeds.  These can be mail ordered.  I'm also putting them on special.  Please appreciate that this is a super rare species and is seldom offered for sale.  Note that the photos below show several larger plants from the nursery.  This size can be easily shipped for mail order.

REGULAR PRICE 5G $155

TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON $120


 

Chamaedorea benzei Chamaedorea benzei Chamaedorea benzei
Chamaedorea benzei Chamaedorea benzei Chamaedorea benzei
Chamaedorea benzei Chamaedorea benzei Chamaedorea benzei

 

BRAHEA ARMATA
THE MEXICAN BLUE FAN PALM
BLUE HESPER PALM



VERY BLUE COLORED LEAVES – VERY COLD HARDY
TEN DAY SPECIAL ONE GALLON STARTER PLANTS

This species of blue fan palm is not only known for its intense blue color but also for the fact that it is extremely cold hardy.  It goes down to about 16 degrees.  It is native to Mexico, specifically to Baja Mexico.  It prefers dry heat and is a challenge to grow in humid areas.  Mature plants take 30 years or more to reach a height of 20 to 25 feet.  The trunks are stout but clean.  This species is also very drought tolerant.  The plants we’re putting on special should turn blue with age and full sun.  This size on sale is shown in the first six photos, are about 2 perhaps 3 years old with three or four strap leaves.  Within a few more leaves they'll become a classic palmate leaf.  These would be easy to mail order. 

REGULAR PRICE ONE GALLON $65
TEN DAY SPECIAL ONE GALLON $55

Just mention this Blog Special to get this nice discount.  On the mature trees below, note the prominent blue color of the leaves.  This is the hallmark of this species. 


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Brahea armata 1g  Brahea armata 1g  Brahea armata 1g
Brahea armata Brahea armata Brahea armata

 

CHAMBEYRONIA HOOKERI
THE BLONDE FLAME THROWER PALM



GORGEOUS PALM FROM NEW CALEDONIA
TEN DAY SPECIAL LARGE ONE GALLON SIZE

The palm shown in the first two rows is a 5 gallon size of Chambeyronia hookeri with its blonde colored crown shaft.  This species is hard to find.  It is different in appearance from the dark green crown shafted form, Chambeyronia macrocarpa.  Here's some facts about this species:

•  Growth habit and care about the same as macrocarpa
•  Along the coast will tolerate full sun if you're are not too far inland
•  Crown shaft is yellow-tan colored and quite prominent
•  Cold tolerance is about 23 degrees
•  Growth rate on this species like macrocarpa is slow to medium but improves once planted in the ground.
• Trunk diameter is about 8 inches typically and overall height of mature plants is about 25 feet
•  Leaflets are shiny green, thick and sturdy, and quite wide as shown
•  Like macrocarpa, about 95% of the time throws newly emerging red leaf as shown here.  Rarely a plant will not throw new red leaves and there's no way of predicting this.
• Also makes a great interior palm inside the home

We’re putting large one gallon on Special but also have 5 and 15g sizes available.  The one gallon on special are good sized for thier pots and should be repotted soon.

REGULAR PRICE ONE GALLON $75
TEN DAY SPECIAL ONE GALLON $65

This size is simple to ship weather permitting.  You'll love this species.  Some photos below by TS RPS & DL

Chambeyronia hookeri 1g Chambeyronia hookeri 1g Chambeyronia hookeri 1g
Chambeyronia hookeri 1g Chambeyronia hookeri 1g Chambeyronia hookeri 1g
Chambeyronia hookeri crown shaft TS RPS Chambeyronia hookeri red leaf DL Chambeyronia hookeri

 

RHOPALOSTYLIS CHEESEMANII
MORE RARE SPECIES OF THIS GENUS



GORGEOUS CROWN SHAFT
TEN DAY SPECIAL HUGE BAND SIZE

Of the Shaving Brush Palm family, this is the hardest one to find.  And, many think it's the prettiest and most desirable species.  Some consider it to be a variety of R. baueri.  We like to consider it a species.  Native to Raoul Island, an island well off the eastern side of New Zealand, this species has a medium sized trunk and reaches a height of twenty five feet.  The crown shaft is gorgeous but not as swollen as R. sapida.  I have some customers who report the crown shaft being a purple color.  On younger plants, the leaf stems are red colored as shown here.  Cold tolerance is the low 20's F.  It will take coastal sun or consider morning sun or strong filtered light inland.  The band size are four to five years old and absolutey huge for their pots - needing repotting or putting into the garden.

REGULAR PRICE THESE HUGE BAND SIZE $65
TEN DAY SPECIAL HUGE BAND SIZE $55

Just mention this Blog special for this discount.  These can be mail ordered.   We also have 5g (shown beloww) and 15g sizes available.  The 8th photo is c/o cloudforest.com website.

 

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RHOPALOSTYLIS CHEESEMANII band RHOPALOSTYLIS CHEESEMANII band RHOPALOSTYLIS CHEESEMANII band
Rhopalostylis cheesemanii
5g size
Rhopalostylis cheesemanii Cloudforest.com website RHOPALOSTYLIS CHEESEMANII

 

CHAMAEDOREA GEONOMIFORMIS
SINGLE TRUNK, DWARF UNDERSTORY PALM

 

PREFERS FILTERED LIGHT – NEVER TALL
SIMPLE UNDIVIDED LEAVES
TEN DAY SPECIAL BAND SIZED PLANTS


This species has a native distribution that spreads from Southern Mexico down throughout Central America.  There are some minor differences in plants from the various areas.  Chamaedorea geonomiformis is single trunk and has a simple, bifed leaf as shown here.  It's mature height ranges from two feet up to about five feet tall.  When trying to identify this species, particularly look at the leaf size, shape, length and width.  You'll note that the leaves of this species are longer than they are wide.  Compare this to C. ernesti-agusti below that has very wide leaflets.  Leaf color is green.  Vertical growth is slow.  We only have a few of these for sale.  I'd estimate cold hardiness into the upper teens perhaps but most assuredly to the mid-twenties.  These plants were grown from seeds from Don Hodel’s personal plants.  This species does not like direct sun.

Also, be aware that this is a rare and desirable species and seldom seen for sale.  We're putting our band size on sale.  Very easy to mail order, weather permitting.

REGULAR PRICE BAND SIZE $70
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $60

Remember to mention this Blog Only Special at the time of purchase.  This size can be mail ordered.

CHAMAEDOREA GEONOMIFORMIS CHAMAEDOREA GEONOMIFORMIS CHAMAEDOREA GEONOMIFORMIS
CHAMAEDOREA GEONOMIFORMIS Chamaedorea geonomiformis CHAMAEDOREA GEONOMIFORMIS

 

ENCEPHALARTOS ALTENSTEINII
LARGER GREEN CYCAD FROM SO AFRICA

 

FULL CROWN OF LEAVES - HUSKY TRUNK
TEN DAY SPECIAL BAND SIZE SEEDLINGS

This is a medium to large green cycad from the Eastern Cape region of the Republic of South Africa.  It was named after a Prussian statesman and is listed a a threatened cycad species.  Mature height after many decades can reach up to over sixteen feet.  Leaf length is six feet with trunk diameter of up to 18 to 24 inches.  Leaflets have spines, especially when young.  The base of the leaf stems are usually devoid of prickles or spines.  Leaf color is a shiny green.  Along the coast this species tolerates full sun or part day sun.  It easily withstands a freeze and has an absolute cold tolerance down to about 22 degrees F.  It can easily be grown on the patio if given adequate light.  Desert areas should consider only a few hours of direct desert sun.  It is best to give this species plenty of room in the garden.  It makes a spectacular specimen plant.  We are offering seedlings in the band size on special.  These are easy to ship within the U.S.

REGULAR PRICE BAND SIZE $70
TEN DAY SPECIAL BAND SIZE $57.50

Encephalartos altensteinii Encephalartos altensteinii Encephalartos altensteinii
Encephalartos altensteinii Encephalartos altensteinii Encephalartos altensteinii
Encephalartos altensteinii Encephalartos altensteinii Encephalartos altensteinii

 

CYCAS BIFIDA
AKA CYCAS MULTIFRONDIS 



SUPER RARE ASIAN UNDERSTORY CYCAD
BIFURCATING OR TRIFURCATING LEAFLETS
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON AS DESCRIBED BELOW

This interesting and fairly cold hardy Cycas species is native to southern China and Viet Nam.  It has long upright green leaves.  But, this is not a bifurcating leaflet stem species (i.e. Cycas multipinata or debaoensis ).  Rather, it puts out two leaflets off a single stem.  Or, single leaflets that seem to split into two leaflets.  Historically, this is one of the species that started out being called "Cycas micholitzii".  Later it was called Cycas multifrondis.  But, Cycas bifida is now the correct taxonomic name.  Leaves are upright and long.  Expect somewhere in the eight to ten foot length when mature.  It is rarely seen for sale and is hard to find.  Plants usually just carry three or four leaves and have a small caudex, not over about 10 inches, mostly subterranean.  It prefers filtered light or morning sun.  Cold hardiness is definitely down to the low 20's F.

The plant on Special is in a 5 gallon container.  There are three caudexes.  The primary caudex has no leaves.  The other two, 2 and 3 inches, are holding leaves.  Age is at least 12 years.  This plant can be mail ordered.  It's the last one we have of this species.  The garden photo is c/o China Gardening Nursery.  I must emphasize that this is a super rare species and near impossible to find.

REGULAR PRICE THIS 5G THIS SIZE $1250
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SUPER RARE 5 GALLON $1000

Cycas bifica 5 gallon double 2 & 3 inches Cycas bifica 5 gallon double 2 & 3 inches Cycas bifica 5 gallon double 2 & 3 inches
Cycas bifica 5 gallon double 2 & 3 inches Cycas bifica 5 gallon double 2 & 3 inches Cycas bifica 5 gallon double 2 & 3 inches
Cycas bifica 5 gallon double 2 & 3 inches Cycas bifica 5 gallon double 2 & 3 inches Cycas bifica 5 gallon double 2 & 3 inches
Cycas bifida Cycas bifida Cycas bifida by  China Gardening Nursery, China

 

CYCAS TAITUNGENSIS
THE EMPEROR CYCAD

A VERY COLD HARDY CYCAD WITH ORANGE FUZZ AT TOP OF CAUDEX
TEN DAY SPECIAL VERY LARGE SIZED 20 GALLON SPECIMEN

Cycas taitungensis is a species of cycad from China and Taiwan.  It used to be known as Cycas taiwaniana.  In fact, some reference books around still refer to it by this name.  It is a medium to large cycad with trunk diameter of twelve to eighteen inches and height of ten feet.  It is known as the Emperor Cycad. It is similar to a Sago Palm but with some noted differences.  The leaves are longer and wider than the C. revoluta.  They also tend to be flatter.  The color is deep green.  Also, growth rate is much faster and cold hardiness is better than the Sago. It is not unusual for this species to throw two or three sets of leaves a year.  In the crown area, the tomentum is a very prominent orange color, a good clue as to the species.  I think it's a bit more tropical and lush appearing than the Sago Palm.  There are reports of this species easily tolerating mid-teen F. temperatures.  Also, it likes full sun except in desert areas.  We’re putting a nice 20 gallon plant on sale that should cone soon.  The caudex is 8 inches wide and 14 inches tall.  For someone in a cold area, this is perhaps one of the first cycads you should consider.

REGULAR PRICE THIS 20 GALLON SPECIMEN  $1125
TEN DAY SPECIAL 20 GALLON SPECIMEN $975

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Cycas taitungensis 20 gallon 8 x 14 inches Cycas taitungensis 20 gallon 8 x 14 inches Cycas taitungensis 20 gallon 8 x 14 inches
Cycas taitungensis Cycas taitungensis Cycas taitungensis

 

ASSORTED BLUE ENCEPHALARTOS CYCADS
MOST IN 15 GALLON CONTAINERS
ASSORTED PLANT SIZES
JUST ARRIVED FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION


ALL WANT FULL SUN, TOLERATE HEAT
SHIPPING POSSIBLE ON MOST
TEN DAY SPECIAL ALL THESE BLUE CYCADS


About two dozen super blue Encephalartos just arrived at the nursery.  All plants below are South African cycads.  Almost all of them are in the 15 gallon size.  Caudex sizes are variable but most are shippable plants and reasonably affordable.  Figure pricing at around $130 per diameter inch with an extra charge for pups.  All were outdoor grown in sun and will want your full sun unless you live in a desert area.  Figure cold tolerance at about 20 - 22 degrees F.  All are desirable species and all should be a nice addition to the garden.  Blue cycads are the most popular cycads we sell and, right now, we're loaded with a lot of the 15 gallon size.  Almost all of these are a shippable size but only within the U.S.  Size in inches below is the "caudex size" - basis for cost of the plant.  Be aware that, by the time you see this post, any of these plants could have been sold.

REGULAR PRICE THESE BLUE CYCADS $150 PER INCH ON BALL SHAPE CAUDEXES
TEN DAY SPECIAL ANY OF THESE BLUE CYCAD SPECIES $130 PER INCH

(Note:  Plants with significant vertical caudex or pups will have additional price adjustments)

Encephalartos trispinosus 15g 7 inches  
Encephalartos trispinosus 15g 7 inches
 Encephalartos blue arenarius 15g 4 inches
Encephalartos blue arenarius 15g 4 inches
 Encephalartos horridus 24 IN BOX 10.5 INCHES PUP
Encephalartos horridus 24 in box 10.5 inches with pup
Encephalartos lehmannii 15g 4 INCHES Encephalartos lehmannii 20g 8.5 X 7.5 INCHES
Encephalartos horridus 25g 9 " - 2 pups 8  4 in  Encephalartos lehmannii 15g 4 inches  Encephalartos lehmannii 20g 8.5 x 7.5 inches  
Encephalartos munchii blue 15g 6 inches
Encephalartos munchii blue 15g 6 inches
Encephalartos princeps 15g 9 inches
Encephalartos princeps 15g 9 inches
Encephalartos princeps 20g 9.5 x 9 inches
Encephalartos princeps 20g 9.5 x 9 inches
Encephalartos trispinosus 15g 3 inches
Encephalartos trispinosus 15g 3 inches
Encephalartos trispinosus 15g  inches
Encephalartos trispinosus 15g 7 inches

Encephalartos trispinosus 15g 7.5 inches
Encephalartos trispinosus 15g 10 inches
Encephalartos trispinosus 15g 10 inches
Encephalartos trispinosus 15g 8 inches male in cone
Encephalartos trispinosus 15g 8 inches male in cone
Encephalartos lehmannii 15g 4 inches
Encephalartos lehmannii 15g 4 inches

 

ALOCASIA WENTII
SEMI-DWARF TROPICAL ELEPHANT EAR PLANT

 

PURPLE UNDERSIDE TO LEAVES
TEN DAY SPECIAL OLD 7 GALLON PLANTS

This is a species of Elephant Ear Alocasia.  Some feel it comes from the island of New Guinea but others feel that it is a hybrid of unknown origin.  The reason I mention it is because it is known to be quite cold hardy, perhaps even adaptable to growing zone 7B.  It is a small plant, typically under 3 feet.  The dorsal side of the leaves are green while the underside is purple-black.  It prefers to stay dry in the winter and likes filtered light.  It is a nice companion plant for any garden.  Shown below are 7 gallon plants that are on Special.

REGULAR PRICE 7 GALLON THIS SPECIES $165
TEN DAY SPECIAL 7 GALLON SIZE $145

Remember to mention this Blog Only Special when you purchase.

Alocasia wentii Alocasia wentii Alocasia wentii
Alocasia wentii Alocasia wentii Alocasia wentii
Alocasia wentii Alocasia wentii

 

ALOCASIA WENTII
SEMI-DWARF TROPICAL ELEPHANT EAR PLANT 



PURPLE UNDERSIDE TO LEAVES
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON PLANTS

FOR SPECIES DESCRIPTION, SEE ABOVE

REGULAR PRICE 5 GALLON THIS SPECIES $100
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON $80

Remember to mention this Blog Only Special when you purchase.  Mail order possible.  The garden photo is c/o johnjearrard.co.uk website.

Alocasia wentii 5g Alocasia wentii 5g Alocasia wentii 5g
Alocasia wentii 5g Alocasia wentii 5g Alocasia wentii 5g
Alocasia wentii 5g Alocasia wentii by johnjearrard.co.uk website  

   

YUCCA ROSTRATA
BLUE SUCCULENT WITH AMAZING COLD HARDINESS

SEMI-DWARF SIZE MATURE
BEING GROWN IN NEW YORK IN THE SNOW!
JUVENILE 4 INCH POTS ON SALE

This small to medium sized, drought tolerant plant is native to the southern U.S. border and down into Mexico.  It is usually a single trunk mature plant but can fork above the ground.  Most notable is the silver-blue foliage as shown here.  It is very slow growing.  Over time it forms a trunk about eight or ten inches thick.  Foliage is about 2 feet long and not "pokey" or sharp.  It demands full sun and is cold hardy at least into the single digits F.  I had a customer call me from New York City recently to tell me that a plant bought from us about three years ago was thriving in his yard.  Gardeners like this species because it's not very big and gives nice color to a sunny garden.  The size we’re putting on sale are juvenile 4 inch pot size and have four to six leaves.  This is a good starter size but will take time to make a nice garden plant.  These would be easy to mail order.  Of note, we also have 3 gallon for sale.  Garden photos are by it.dreamstime.org and USF.ed

REGULAR PRICE 4 INCH $40
TEN DAY SPECIAL 4 INCH $35


Yucca rostrata 4 inch Yucca rostrata 4 inch Yucca rostrata 4 inch
Yucca rostrata 4 inch Yucca rostrata 4 inch Yucca rostrata
Yucca rostrata by it.dreamstime.org Yucca rostrata Yucca rostrata by USF.ed

 

BRACHYCHITON RUPESTRIS
INTERESTING THICK TRUNK TROPICAL TREE

 

SNAKESKIN TEXTURED TRUNK
TEN DAY SPECIAL TALL 25 GALLON TREE


About four decades ago I visited Seaborne Nursery up in the Lake Hodges area of San Diego County.  It has long since vanished as a nursery.  A fellow who ran this nursery, Bill Seaborne (now deceased) convinced me to try a few of this interesting species.  I planted them and within about five to ten years found they have the most peculiar, large and swollen trunks.  The leaflets are quite fine; but the trunk is massive.  It has a green snake skin type of texture and is a fast growing tree.   The plant I’m showing here is a 25 gallon we’ve been growing for years.  It’s about 15 feet tall and begging for a home.  I am also showing you pictures of mature trees in Australia, the native home of this species.  This species is not known for flowers, but rather for it's peculiar swollen trunk.  It can get to fifty feet tall, likes sun, and has a cold tolerance that is probably into the low 20's F.  It's quite tall - maybe ever too tall to easily transport in a pickup.   Garden photos by australiagarden website and anbg.gov.  If this plant is too big for you, we also should have a few 5 and 15g plants.

REGULAR PRICE THIS 25 GALLON $500
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS TREE $425


BRACHYCHITON RUPESTRIS BRACHYCHITON RUPESTRIS BRACHYCHITON RUPESTRIS
BRACHYCHITON RUPESTRIS BRACHYCHITON RUPESTRIS BRACHYCHITON RUPESTRIS
BRACHYCHITON RUPESTRIS Brachychiton rupestris from australiagarden website Brachychiton rupestris by anbg.gov

 

EDIBLE BANANA THAT MANY OF YOU CAN GROW!
MUSA GRAN NAIN

 

VARIETY THAT CHIQUITA UTILIZES FOR MARKET FRUIT
TEN DAY SPECIAL NEAR FRUITING SIZE 15 GALLON

This banana cultivar is popular worldwide and is the variety of choice for Chiquita Banana Company.  It is a cultivar of Musa acuminata.  It produces a huge amount of bananas if well grown.  It is common for one plant to produce over 40 pounds of fruit.  The fruit is medium sized, firm and sweet.  Plants get to about 9 feet height, sucker when a fruit stem has finished and require half sun or full sun if possible.  They benefit from large amounts of compost or soil amendments and do require fertilization to make good fruit.  Leaves are typically solid green.  They are a quick growing species.  They do best in frost free areas but can recover from a freeze.  Of note, remove the fruit when it's still a bit green and wait for it to ripen off the tree.  We are offering 15g plants on Special.  They are nicely sized and most are overhead in their pots.  The photo of the fruit is by A-S.

REGULAR PRICE 15 GALLON THIS SIZE $200

TEN DAY SPECIAL THESE 15 GALLON $165


Musa gran nain 15g Musa gran nain 15g Musa gran nain 15g
Musa gran nain 15g Musa gran nain 15g Musa gran nain 15g
Musa gran nain 15g Musa Gran Nain Banana by A-S Cavendish banana 20g

  

PLUMERIA PLANTS
LARGE ONE  GALLON AVAILABLE
PRETTY AND DESIRABLE VARIETIES

 

SOME BRANCHING
THREE DIFFERENT BLOSSOMS
TEN DAY SPECIAL LARGE ONE GALLON PLANTS


We are pleased to offer three very beautiful varieties of Plumeria.  We got these in 2 days ago and also had a “Hot Pink” variety which sold out the same day.  Most are large for a one gallon and have branches.  They are growing now that it’s spring and have leaves.  They should produce flowers during summer.  Right now in winter they'll not be in blossom.  I brought these in because all are super desirable varieties.  They came from a private Plumeria enthusiast.  These plants like sun and heat.  Cold tolerance is down to a freeze or slightly below.  If you plant some in your garden, remember to not water them in winter when it’s cold.  This will cause rot.   Limited supplies.  We also have other sizes available, mostly larger.

REGULAR PRICE THESE ONE GALLON BELOW $70
TEN DAY SPECIAL THESE ONE GALLON $60 EACH

Remember:  Mention this Special when you purchase.


Plumeria pinang peach          Plumeria pinang peach Plumeria pinang peach
Plumeria pinang peach Plumeria pinang peach Plumeria pinang peach
Plumeria pink pansy Plumeria pink pansy Plumeria pink pansy
Plumeria pink pansy Plumeria pink pansy Plumeria pink pansy
Plumeria yellow Plumeria yellow Plumeria yellow
Plumeria yellow Plumeria yellow Plumeria yellow

 

 

                                    WEDNESDAY, 9 APRIL, 2025

 

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Dypsis lutescens Bismarckia nobilis Hyophorbe lagenicaulis

 

ENCEPHALARTOS LONGIFOLIUS
TWO NICE SIZED PLANTS FOR SALE

 

GREEN TO BLUE GREEN LEAVES
LOVES SUN - RE-CURVED LEAVES
GORGEOUS WHEN MATURE



Encephalartos longifolius is from the Eastern Cape region of the Republic of South Africa.  It is among the favorite species of all cycad enthusiasts.  Leaf color varies from a dark green to brilliant blue - and everything in-between.  The plants shown here both have caudexes about 8 inches.  This is a full sun species along the coast with a cold hardiness of 22 degrees F.  These plants will develop into medium sized mature cycads over the years with potential for trunk in a lifetime of at least five feet.  We have a whole assortment of sizes available from sale - both larger and smaller.

Encephalartos longifolius Encephalartos longifolius Encephalartos longifolius
Encephalartos longifolius Encephalartos longifolius Encephalartos longifolius
Encephalartos longifolius Encephalartos longifolius Encephalartos longifolius

 

ENCEPHALARTOS LEAFLETS
COLLAGE OF CLOSE UP PHOTOS


SHOWS DIVERSITY OF LEAF & LEAFLET APPEARANCES

This is a "just for fun" post of many close up photographs of the leaflets of an assortment of unusual Encephalartos species from either South or Central Africa.  I am showing you these to demonstrate the diversity of the leaflets of this genus as a whole.  Some are blue.  And, there's many colors of green.  Leaflet shapes are also quite varied. You'll see shorter leaflets compared to long narrow ones.  Some are spiny, others are more smooth at their margins.  The texture on some are smooth and shiny whereas others are furry showing hairs.  Some stack on each other, others are widely spaced.  Some are prominently veined.  Many pictures were taken twelve inches away while others show more leaflets, taken at two feet.  I'll not get into mentioning the species shown here but rather show them as a whole so you see how different they are from each other.  All photos were taken on nursery plants recently.

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Encephalartos leaflets close up photos Encephalartos leaflets close up photos Encephalartos leaflets close up
Encephalartos leaflets close up photos Encephalartos leaflets close up photos Encephalartos leaflets close up photos
Encephalartos leaflets  Encephalartos leafletsa   

 

PRESTOEA MONTANA
AKA PRESTOEA ACUMINATA VAR. MONTANA



SINGLE TRUNK BEAUTY - NATIVE TO PUERTO RICO
TEN DAY SPECIAL NICE 15 GALLON PLANTS

Prestoea is a genus that is very closely related to another palm genus, Euterpe.  It is found in the Caribbean, Central and South America.  Essentially all Euterpe are crown shafted palms.  Many of the Prestoea are not.  There are also distinctions between the flowers of these two genera.  Also, many of the Prestoea are suckering.  But, there is one that is single trunk.  This is Prestoea montana, native to mountainous areas of Puerto Rico.  I've always known of this species as not having a crown shaft.  But, I've seen photos (including ones from native habitats) where a crown shaft is seen.  

The hallmarks of this species are it's wide and very shiny green leaves, its somewhat slender trunk and it's overall beautiful appearance.  Plant heights can reach forty feet or more.  This species should be grown in part day sun or filtered light.  It likes rich soil and ample moisture.  I'd estimate it's cold tolerance is down to about a freeze or a bit less.  It is not a beginner species but worth it if you can grow one.

Shown here is a good size 15g plant.  We have limited numbers.  If you talk about difficulty in finding species of palms, this one might be near the top of the list.  Note that this species has historically been known as "Prestoea montana" but in more recent years has been considered a variety of P. acuminata.

REGULAR PRICE 15 GALLON $245
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 GALLON SIZE $220

Remember to mention this Special to get this price.


Prestoeas montana Prestoeas montana Prestoeas montana
Prestoeas montana Prestoeas montana Prestoeas montana
Prestoea montana Prestoeas montana Prestoeas montana

 

BURRETIOKENTIA HAPALA
AN EXOTIC NEW CALEDONIAN PALM FOR SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

 

DROP DEAD GORGEOUS
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 GALLON SIZE

In the mid-1980's I began to grow some of the very cool palms from new Caledonia.  By 1995 I was totally into it and this led to my arranging the fantastic International Palm Society Biennial trip to New Caledonia that happened during my tenure as President in the year 2000.  I just didn't know of a better place for a bunch of palm enthusiasts to go and see some of the best palms in the world.  This species, Burretiokential hapala, is one of those palms.

It is a crown shafted, single trun pinnate palm with a rather thin trunk of about eight inches that gets to a height of approximately 25 to 30 feet.  It has an intriguing brown color to the stems and crown shaft area.  It does not have the stripes you'd see with the Burretiokentia vieilllardii.  Cold tolerance is about 25 degrees F, or perhaps a bit lower.  So, it's comparable to a King Palm.  If you can grow a King, you can grow this species.  One of the keys to culture is not letting the ground it's in go dry.  This species, like Chambeyronia, responds to water.  

Shown here are the band size I'm putting on special.  I'd recommend morning sun, a few hours of mid day sun, or bright filtered light.  It's a great species to grow.  

REGULAR PRICE 15 GALLON SIZE $265
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 GALLON SIZE $240

Note that we have two other sizes of this species below.

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Burretiokentia hapala 15g Burretiokentia hapala 15g Burretiokentia hapala 15g
Burretiokentia hapala Burretiokentia hapala 15g Burretiokentia hapala

ARCHONTOPHOENIX PURPUREA
THE PURPLE CROWN SHAFT KING PALM

 

VERY BEAUTIFUL - GOOD GROWER
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 GALLON MULTIPLES

The native home of Archontophoenix purpurea is the Mt. Lewis mountain range in Queensland, Australia.  This species is known for the purple color to the crown shaft.  It is found at an elevation up to 4000 feet.  Mature height is quoted to be over fifty feet, but in habitat and culture I didn't see one this tall.  Cold hardiness is about 25 degrees F.  It takes full coastal sun.  The degree of purple in the crown shaft is variable but never "lollipop" purple.  The underside of the leaves is silver and there is ramenta hairs only on this side.  On younger plants the leaf bases and leaf stem tend to have a yellow color. 

I'm showing our 15 gallon multiples which we're putting on sale (first 6 photos below).  These are very good sized palms for their containers.  Shown is a double but we also should have some tripples (three plants per container).  Also available are large 5g and 1g sizes. 

REGULAR PRICE 15 GALLON MULTIPLES $245
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 GALLON MULTIPLES $220


Remember to mention this Blog Only Special when you purchase to get this discount.  The first garden photo is of a double.  The last garden photo shows the crown shaft color quite well.


Archontophoenix purpurea double 15g Archontophoenix purpurea double 15g Archontophoenix purpurea double 15g
Archontophoenix purpurea double 15g Archontophoenix purpurea double 15g Archontophoenix purpurea double 15g
Archontophoenix purpurea Archontophoenix purpurea Archontophoenix purpurea double 15g

 

TRITHRINAX ACANTHICOMA
AKA TRITHRINAX BRASILIENSIS


SPINY TRUNK - MEDIUM SIZE FAN PALM
EASILY TOLERATES INTO THE TEENS F.
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15G SIZE

This single trunk tropical fan palm is noted mostly for its spiny trunk.  The spines are long, randomly directed and almost needle sized.  It is native to South America and gets to a height of about twenty feet.  It likes full sun and is cold hardy into the mid-teens F.  Unlike Trithrinax campestris, the leaflet tips on this species are not sharp nor pointed.  It is a medium rate grower. Also, when fruiting the fruit is a golden yellow color.

REGULAR PRICE 15 GALLON $235
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 GALLON SIZE $210

Remember:  The 15 gallon on sale are shown in the first five pictures below.  The fifth photo shows a close up of the trunk of an older garden plant.


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TRITHRINAX ACANTHICOMA 15G TRITHRINAX ACANTHICOMA 15G TRITHRINAX ACANTHICOMA 15G
TRITHRINAX ACANTHICOMA 15G TRITHRINAX ACANTHICOMA 15G TRITHRINAX ACANTHICOMA 15G

 

VARIEGATED RHAPIS EXCELSA
EXOTIC - TEND TO BE SMALL, MINIATURE PALMS

 

DON'T LIKE TOO MUCH NITROGEN
LIMITED SUPPLIES AVAILABLE
TEN DAY SPECIAL ANY VARIEGATED RHAPIS WE HAVE

This is another post to remind readers that we still offer a good supply of the highly coveted variegated Rhapis excelsa.  Known as the "Gems of the Orient", these striking plants typically have yellow or white variegation on green leaves.  Most plants at mature size are three to six feet.  There are many exotic varieties - most popular in Japan where affluent collectors compete to obtain the most striking plants.  Propagation is by divisions only.  So, one must mother plants for divisions so you'd have a plant to sell. 

The plant leaflet photos below are an assortment of our Nursery plants.  The variegation consists of very narrow bands of yellow on green.  They are sort of hard to see here.  On any given leaflets there are lots of these narrow, subtle stripes.

Contact us if you are interested in getting one.  BTW, these are never inexpensive plants.  And, they are all different.  The variegation seems to be different from leaf to leaf on all varieties.

TEN DAY SPECIAL:  15% OFF ANY VARIEGATED RHAPIS IN STOCK

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variegated Rhapis variegated Rhapis variegated Rhapis
variegated Rhapis variegated Rhapis variegated Rhapis

 

HEDYSCEPE CANTERBURYANA
FROM LORD HOWE ISLAND

 
SILVER CROWN SHAFT - SILVER TRUNK
UMBRELLA SHAPED CROWN OF LEAVES
ONE OF PRETTIEST PALM TREES AROUND
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 GALLON SIZE

We have available some nice 15g plants of Hedyscepe canterburyana.  This single trunk palm has a silver crown shaft, silver trunk (in shade) with prominent rings.  It is native to medium elevations in the mountains of Lord Howea Island (home of the Kentia Palm).  It is single trunk.  Mature height is about 20 feet.  They fruit here and seeds are large and red in color.  Along our coast here it takes full sun but also does well in part day sun or strong filtered light.  Trunks are beefier in sun.  Cold tolerance is about 25 degrees.  When folks see this plant in person, most agree it is one of the most desirable palms around. 
 We are putting our 15g size on special - shown in first six photos.  This size is about seven years old.  Yes, they are slow growing!  We only have a few left this size.

REGULAR PRICE 15G $255
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 GALLON $225

Remember: Mention this Special for this discount.


Hedyscepe canterburyana 15g Hedyscepe canterburyana 15g Hedyscepe canterburyana 15g
Hedyscepe canterburyana 15g Hedyscepe canterburyana 15g Hedyscepe canterburyana 15g
Hedyscepe canterburyana Hedyscepe canterburyana  Hedyscepe canterburyana 15g

 

HEDYSCEPE CANTERBURYANA
FROM LORD HOWE ISLAND


SILVER CROWN SHAFT - SILVER TRUNK
UMBRELLA SHAPED CROWN OF LEAVES
ONE OF PRETTIEST PALM TREES AROUND
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON SIZE


FOR DESCRIPTION, SEE ABOVE

REGULAR PRICE 5 GALLON $145
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON $120

The 5 gallon size is shown in the first six photos.  The 7th photo is a 15g.

 

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Hedyscepe canterburyana Heydscepe canterburyana Hedyscepe canterburyana
Hedyscepe canterburyana Heydscepe canterburyana Heydscepe canterburyana

      

ARCHONTOPHOENIX TUCKERI
RARE AUSTRALIAN TYPE OF KING PALM


PURE GREEN CROWN SHAFT
TEN DAY SPECIAL LARGE 5 GALLON SIZE

Common Name(s):  Archontophoenix Peach River (Creek)
Native Locality:  Cape York Peninsula, Queensland, Australia
Overall Height:  Maximum sixty to seventy feet
Trunk Diameter:  Ten inches
Leaf Length:  Nine to ten feet, moderately twisted
Leaflets:  Silver underneath, somewhat pendulous or drooping.
Crown Shaft Color:   Green 
Presence of Ramenta:  Absent
Flower Color:  White or cream colored

This is a fairly rare and seldom available species of King Palm from Australia.  It is a good growing species that gets tall with a thin trunk.  We’re putting large 5 gallon plants on Special.  These can be mail ordered but would take a large box.  The great 7th photo is c/o Luke Nancarrow, AU

REGULAR PRICE 5 GALLON $135
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $115

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Archonophoenix tuckeri 5g Archonophoenix tuckeri 5g Archonophoenix tuckeri 5g
Archontophoenix tuckeri garden Archontophoenix tuckeri Archontophoenix tuckeri by Luke Nancarrow, PACSOA

  

ROYSTONEA REGIA
THE CUBAN ROYAL PALM


TALL, SINGLE TRUNK SPECIES
ELEGANT WITH LONG CROWN SHAFT
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON SIZE

This super popular palm is native to south Florida and Cuba.  It gets a very tall trunk with a height of forty feet or more.  The crown shaft is long and a prominent green.  The base of the trunk is swollen just above the ground.  Often, you'll also see bulging in the mid-trunk.  It is a full sun plant and some are growing it in desert areas with success - in full sun.  Cold tolerance is like a King Palm, about 25 degrees F.  The 5 gallon we have are about four feet tall height in their pots.  Basal diameter is about 2 inches.  We also have 15g and bands.  We are hoping to offer larger sizes than shown here shortly.  There's a shortage of this species on the California market.  The Royal in the 8th photo was taken in San Diego.  For mail orders, these would take a fairly tall box.
 
REGULAR PRICE 5 GALLON $135
TEN DAY SPECIAL THESE 5 GALLON $115

Mention this Special for your discount. 

READ MORE ABOUT ROYAL PALMS


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Roystonea regia Roystonea regia Roystonea regia

 

SABAL BLACKBURNIANA
LARGE AND TALL FAN PALM

 

MEDIUM HEIGHT GREEN FAN PALM WITH STOUT TRUNK
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON SIZE

This species of thick trunked fan palm is native to Dominican Republic and Haiti.  It can get to over 60 feet tall with a massive 2 foot thick brown trunk.  Leaves are larger than the similar but smaller Sabal palmetto.  Growth rate is quick.  It is also very cold hard and likes full hot sun.  It can go down to the mid-teens F.  The 5 gallon size shown below is about 5 years old.  Photos of garden plants in the last row are by Justen Dobbs and Wikipedia.

REGULAR PRICE 5 GALLON $135
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON $115


Sabal blackburniana 5g  Sabal blackburniana 5g  Sabal blackburniana 5g 
Sabal blackburniana 5g  Sabal blackburniana 5g  Sabal blackburniana 5g 
Sabal blackburniana Justen Dobbs PACSOA   Justen Dobbs PACSOA wikipedia   Justen Dobbs PACSOA 

 

CHAMAEDOREA TEPEJILOTE
SINGLE TRUNK, TALL 
SHADE-LOVING PINNATE PALM


DARK GREEN RINGED TRUNK
OFTEN GROWN AS A "MULTIPLE"
TEN DAY SPECIAL ON 5 GALLON SIZE

This single trunk pinnate palm is native to areas extending from southern Mexico down to Columbia.  They are often grown for food as the male blossoms are cooked and eaten as a delicacy.  This species doesn't take sun here - it'll burn.  But, in shade it thrives in temperatures down to the mid-twenties F.  It is quick growing and has a rather thick, prominently ringed dark green trunk.  Flowers are quite prominent and, if you have several plants closely situated, the chances are you'll obtain fruit without even trying.  The last photo shows a flower with green fruit.  This species can also be grown inside the home as long as the air is not too hot and dry.  I personally like the looks of a collection of several plants grown together.  Over time, as they age and get overhead, there will be some "stair-stepping" of the crowns and this is quite attractive.  Cold tolerance is into the mid-twenties F.  It needs filtered light, even when tall.  We have singles and some multiples of our 5g that are on sale.

REGULAR PRICE 5 GALLON $155
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON $135

The last photo below is c/o TS at RPS.


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BISMARCKIA NOBILIS
BLUE SINGLE TRUNK FAN PALM FROM MADAGASCAR


A DEFINITE STATEMENT PALM

TEN DAY SPECIAL GOOD SIZED 5 GALLON PLANTS

For several decades we've been growing this stunning blue fan palm from Madagascar.  These are the blue form.  This palm species loves sun, heat and is cold hardy to the low 20’s F.  It doesn’t like the grower to fool with or cut its roots.  These cannot be transplanted once established in the garden.  They get a husky trunk and probably about 40 feet tall in many decades.  This is a very attractive palm and should be given room in the garden to show it off.  Many people in desert locations have found they can grow it.  Shown below is our 5 gallon size.  This is a great starting size.


REGULAR PRICE 5 GALLON $125
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 GALLON $100

Remember:  Mention this Special for this price.  This size is easy to mail order.

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Bismarckia nobilis Bismarckia nobilis Bismarckia nobilis
Bismarckia nobilis Bismarckia nobilis Bismarckia nobilis

 

BRAHEA ELEGANS
THE FRANCESHI PALM


MEDIUM SIZE MATURE
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5G SIZE

You don't see this species offered that often.  It is native to the Sonora and Sinaloa areas of Mexico.   It has green costo-palmate leaves that are divided.  Trunk diameter is a pleasant 12 inches with a rough surface.  Mature height is ten to twenty feet.  Regarding culture, it is not quite as cold hardy as other Brahea species like armata, clara and decumbens.  I'd suspect it may go down to the lower 20’s or perhaps upper teens F.  It does best in full sun.  We just got in a limited number of nice 5g plants which we’re putting on special.  They are easy to ship.

REGULAR PRICE 5G $145
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $125


You must mention this Blog Only Special to get this price when you purchase.  The 8th photo is by Dennis Valdez of he No Cal Palm Society.


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Brahea elegans Brahea elegans Brahea elegans
Brahea elegans Brahea elegans Dennis Valdez No Cal Palm Soc Brahea elegans

  

SABAL MINOR
THE DWARF PALMETTO

 

NEVER OVER SIX FEET TALL - GREEN FAN PALM LEAVES
TEN DAY SPECIAL 2 GALLON PLANTS


This dwarf palm native to the southern states of the U.S. is sought after because of its small size and extreme cold hardiness.  It can take temperatures into the mid-teens F. and rarely gets over six feet tall.  It is often grown in full sun but tolerates part sun or strong filtered light.  Enthusiasts like it because of its small size.  Blossoms commonly shoot above the green fan leaves and produce black small seeds.  We’re putting 2 gallon plants on sale presently.  These are big for their pots.  Easy to mail order. 

REGULAR PRICE 2 GALLON SIZE $75
TEN DAY SPECIAL 2 GALLON SIZE $65

Just mention this blog special to get this great deal.  This and all sales above apply to mail orders or nursery visits.


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Sabal minor Sabal minor Sabal minor
Sabal minor Sabal minor Sabal minor

  

DYPSIS PEMBANA
SINGLE TRUNK OR SUCKERING
NATIVE TO PEMBA ISLAND


TAKES FULL COASTAL SUN
TEN DAY SPECIAL ONE GALLON SIZE

There are both single trunk and suckering forms of this species.  Nowadays, most of the plants available of this species are the suckering form.  Both get to a height of 25 feet, have an attractive green trunk and a light colored crown shaft.  Leaves have a graceful arch and the leaflet color is green.  It's a great alternative for the garden.  Note how the trunks are beefy but not overly large.  Along our coast it will take part day sun but I'd recommend filtered or morning sun inland.  The plants on special are in one gallon pots and 3 years old.  We do larger sizes available.  I cannot tell you whether the plants we have (from seed) are the single or suckering type.

REGULAR PRICE ONE GALLON $70
TEN DAY SPECIAL ONE GALLON $60

Remember to mention this Blog Special at the time of purchase.  The garden photos below are c/o Al Bredeson (deceased) and tranquilmetro. 


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Dypsis pembana 1g Dypsis pembana 1g Dypsis pembana
Dypsis pembana Al Bredeson HI Dypsis pembana tranquilometro Dypsis pembana 25g\

 

CHAMAEDOREA TENELLA
DWARF SINGLE TRUNK

 

UNDERSTORY SUPER RARE MINIATURE PALM
SIMPLE LEAVES - NEVER OVER A FEW FEET TALL
TEN DAY SPECIAL BAND SIZE


This dwarf understory palm species has entire, small leaves, a very thin trunk the size of a pencil and a mature height never over two to three feet.  It comes from high elevation mountainous areas of Mexico.  It's extremely rare and hard to find.  The seedlings we're offering this year came from domestic plants in San Diego County.  They are about a year old.  We got these in last year and about ten sold out quickly.  I rarely have them for sale.  They need a filtered light environment and should be cold hardy at least into the mid-twenties F.  I can mail order these.  Limited numbers available!

REGULAR PRICE BAND SIZE $85

TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $70


Remember:  Mention this Blog Only Special when you purchase.  These can be mail ordered - weather permitting.

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CHAMAEDOREA TENELLA band CHAMAEDOREA TENELLA
CHAMAEDOREA TENELLA Chamaedoea tenella Chamaedorea tenella HJD

 

CHAMAEDOREA COSTARICANA
ONE OF THE BEST BAMBOO PALMS

SUCKERING UNDERSTORY PALM - MEDIUM HEIGHT
EASY TO GROW - A GREAT INTERIOR PALM 
TEN DAY SPECIAL LARGE BAND SIZE SEEDLINGS


This suckering palm species is native to Mexico and Central America.  It is one of about four types of "Bamboo Palms" and is probably either the best or in a stiff competition with Chamaedorea hooperiana.  This species gets to a mature height of twelve to sixteen feet, has strong 1 inch to 1.5 inch diameer trunks which are green in color with prominent rings, and about three to four foot long leaves.  It is an upright grower and does clump.  It doesn't run.  It takes filtered light or morning sun along the coast.  I've even heard of some growing it in full sun although I'd not recommend it.  It is a good growing species.  Cold hardiness is into the lower 20's F. 

Below I'm showing in the first six photos our starter plants in band size.   But, they are not small.  Most are 18 to 24 inches tall.  Some have started to sucker.  We do have larger sizes available.  The bands would be easy to mail order.  BTW, this species is fairly difficult to find.  The 8th photo is c/o TS at RPS.

REGULAR PRICE BAND SIZE $65
TEN DAY SPECIAL BAND SIZE $55


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Chamaedorea costaricana band Chamaedorea costaricana band Chamaedorea costaricana band
CHAMAEDOREA COSTARICANA CHAMAEDOREA COSTARICANA ts rps CHAMAEDOREA COSTARICANA

 

JUBAEA CHILENSIS
THE CHILEAN WINE PALM
FAT TRUNK - BUT SLOW GROWING

TEN DAY SPECIAL BAND SIZED PLANTS

The sought after species,
Jubaea chilensis, gets the fattest trunk of all palms (up to 4 feet wide), gets to a typical mature height of over 30 feet, wants full sun and is slow growing.  Cold tolerance is about 16 degrees F.  The band size on sale are about three years old.  They have three to four juvenile leaves.  This species is very slow growing and puts on trunk girth before getting taller.  We do have larger sizes for sale.  These would be easy and affordable to ship.  Our band size is shown in the first four photos and, be aware, we're almost sold out of this species.

REGULAR PRICE BAND SIZE $60
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $50

But, mention this Blog Special for this discount

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Jubaea chilensis Jubaea chilensis band Jubaea chilensis  
Jubaea chilensis Jubaea chilensis Jubaea chilensis  

 

ENCEPHALARTOS NUBIMONTANUS
SUPER RARE BLUE SOUTH AFRICAN CYCAD


MEDIUM SIZE MATURE - TOLERATES COASTAL SUN
TEN DAY SPECIAL CITRUS POT SIZED PLANT WITH 2 INCH CAUDEX   

This extemely rare blue cycad is endemic to the Limpopo province, South Africa.  The species is almost gone in the wild, populations are small and scattered.  It is among the species located in the Transvaal region of South Africa, and is highly sought after.  This is a small to medium sized species.  Leaf length can range between one to two meters, and stems can reach a height of two and a half to three meters with ancient plants.  Leaf color is blue to blue-grey.  The leaflets and petioles are mildly armed and can be almost completely unarmed in some cases.  Compared to the similar E. lehmannii, the princeps leaflets face into the central leaf crown whereas lehmannii face upwards toward the sky.  This cycad is a small to medium sized species.  Leaf length can range between one to two meters, and stems can reach a height of two and a half to three meters with ancient plants. In coastal and inland areas, this plant prefers full sun, but can tolerate partial sun.  For desert areas, I could recommend partial sun or filtered light.  We are offering our citrus pot sized plants with 2 inch caudexes on special.  They have caudexes of 2 inches.  The last row of photos shows mature plants of this species.  These plants can easily be shipped.  We may also have older and larger plants available.  Finally, I want to emphasizxe that this is an extremely rare and sought after species.

REGULAR PRICE CITRUS POT SIZED PLANTS WITH 2 INCH CAUDEX $600
TEN DAY SPECIAL CITRUS POT WITH 2 INCH CAUDEX $375

Encephalartos nubimontanus cit pot 1.75-2 in Encephalartos nubimontanus cit pot 1.75-2 in Encephalartos nubimontanus cit pot 1.75-2 in
Encephalartos nubimontanus cit pot 1.75-2 in Encephalartos nubimontanus cit pot 1.75-2 in Encephalartos nubimontanus cit pot 1.75-2 in
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ENCEPHALARTOS MUNCHII
A RARE CENTRAL AFRICAN CYCAD


BLUE – GREEN SPINY LEAFLETS
SUPER DIFFICULT TO FIND
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON WITH 2.5 INCH CAUDEX

Native to Mozambique, this small to medium sized cycad grows in scrub forest among rocks and boulders.  It is distinguished by its blue to blue-green color and by having leaflets that are prominently spiny.  In my experience, leaf color is sometimes very blue, other times blue-green.  You'll sometimes hear the description as "soapy green" to describe the leaves.  Overall, the leaf color is variable.  Trunk size is usually under three feet.  Upright leaves are about four feet long or less.  Leaves are keeled and leaflets are lanceolate and spiny.  This species likes full sun and is cold tolerant into the low 20's F.  We are putting 5 gallon sized plants with caudexes of 2.5 inches.  We also have some in 5g and citrus pot in 3 to 4 inches.  Most will have either blue or blue green leaves. (from blue parents) but need age and sun to show the blue.  These are easy to mail order, weather permitting.

REGULAR PRICE 5 GALLON WITH 2.5 INCH CAUDEX $425
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON WITH CAUDEX 2.5 INCHES $325

Remember that we do have larger plants available, even for mail order.


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Encephalartos munchii 5g 2.5 in Encephalartos munchii 5g 2.5 in Encephalartos munchii 5g 2.5 in
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CYCAS PETRAEA
SUPER RARE GREEN CYCAD FROM THAILAND
 



TWENTY YEAR OLD SPECIMEN WITH VASE SHAPED TRUNK
AS FAR AS WE KNOW, A SPECIMEN LIKE THIS AVAILABLE NOWHERE ELSE
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS ACTUAL CYCAD


This is an unusual Cycas species from colder parts of northern Thailand.  In locality, freezes are experienced and it's reported this species will even tolerate snow.  Cycas petraea can get trunks over 15 feet tall in dozens of decades.  More typically, domestic plant trunks are under three feet tall.  Leaves are flat and green and about four to six feet long.  Crowns consist of dozens of leaves.  The bases of the trunks have a peculiar swelling to them as seen here.  They can form a classical "water vase trunk" which is fat and swollen and then gets thinner above.  Culturally, this species likes nice draining soil, temperatures above a freeze and part day or filtered sun.  As an interior cycad, this would be one to try.  This is probably one of the coolest Cycaspecies around.  The plant on special is in a 7 gallon pot and is about 20 years old from seed.  The caudex has the classic “vase” shape, is 9 inches wide at the base and 11 to 12 inches tall.  As you can see it’s holding a nice set of softer green leaves.  We’re putting this plant on a Ten Day Special.  This is an old, near impossible species to find, especially with this size & age.  It can be mail ordered.

REGULAR PRICE THIS ACTUAL PLANT $2100
TEN DAY SPECIAL PRICE THIS ACTUAL PLANT $1825

The cycad on special is shown in the first six photos.  The 8th photo is by Amazon.de website, the 9th by the late Ken Hill.


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Cycas petraea 7 gallon 9 inches wide 11 inches tall vase shape Cycas petraea 7 gallon 9 inches wide 11 inches tall vase shape Cycas petraea 7 gallon 9 inches wide 11 inches tall vase shape
Cycas petraea 7 gallon 9 inches wide 11 inches tall vase shape Cycas petraea Cycas petraea Ken Hill

 

VRIESEA HIEROGLYPHICA
FILTERED LIGHT RARE BROMELIAD WITH CROSS BANDED LEAFLETS

TEN DAY SPECIAL LARGE 6 INCH POTTED PLANTS


This super attractive filtered light Bromeliad is native to Brazil and is known for having dark colored irregular bands across the leaves.  A mature plant is about 3 feet tall with wide leaves.  It is not for direct full sun.  They like their cups to be replenished with water every week or two.  These typically blossom yearly and put out sucker from their bases.

REGULAR PRICE 6 INCH SIZE $65
TEN DAY SPECIAL 6 INCH VRIESEA $55 


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vriesea hieroglyphica 6 inch vriesea hieroglyphica 6 inch vriesea hieroglyphica 6 inch

 

BRACHYCHITON RUPESTRIS
INTERESTING THICK TRUNK TROPICAL TREE

 

SNAKESKIN TEXTURED TRUNK
TEN DAY SPECIAL TALL 25 GALLON TREE


About four decades ago I visited Seaborne Nursery up in the Lake Hodges area of San Diego County.  It has long since vanished as a nursery.  A fellow who ran this nursery, Bill Seaborne (now deceased) convinced me to try a few of this interesting species.  I planted them and within about five to ten years found they have the most peculiar, large and swollen trunks.  The leaflets are quite fine; but the trunk is massive.  It has a green snake skin type of texture and is a fast growing tree.   The plant I’m showing here is a 25 gallon we’ve been growing for years.  It’s about 15 feet tall and begging for a home.  I am also showing you pictures of mature trees in Australia, the native home of this species.  This species is not known for flowers, but rather for it's peculiar swollen trunk.  It can get to fifty feet tall, likes sun, and has a cold tolerance that is probably into the low 20's F.  It's quite tall - maybe ever too tall to easily transport in a pickup.   Garden photos by australiagarden website and anbg.gov.  If this plant is too big for you, we also should have a few 5 and 15g plants.

REGULAR PRICE THIS 25 GALLON $485
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS TREE $400


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BRACHYCHITON RUPESTRIS BRACHYCHITON RUPESTRIS BRACHYCHITON RUPESTRIS
BRACHYCHITON RUPESTRIS Brachychiton rupestris from australiagarden website Brachychiton rupestris by anbg.gov

BLUE STAR FERN
PHLEBODIUM AUREUM


AN EPIPHYTIC (GROWS IN TREES) FERN
BLUE COLORED LEAVES

TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON SIZE

This fern actually grows in trees in assorted areas of Central America, some Caribbean Islands and South America.  Because it is epiphytic, it doesn't need to be kept mucky wet all the time.  But, you shouldn't let it go dry either.  Mature height and width is about two feet.  Leaves are flat, blue in color with wide leaflets as shown.  This species also has somewhat furry feet.  It wants filtered light.

REGULAR PRICE 5 GALLON $75
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON SIZE $65

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Blue Star Fern Phlebodium aureum BLUE STAR FERN  

 

VARIEGATED SHELL GINGER
ALPINIA ZERUMBET

DISTINCTIVE VARIEGATED YELLOW & GREEN LEAVES
EASY TO GROW TROPICAL WITH COLORFUL FLOWERS
TEN DAY SPECIAL 20 GALLON PLANTS

This is a super popular variety of ginger that blossoms in the summer.  It is native to Asia.  Blossoms are white with yellow and red throats.  Blossoms are not fragrant.  Blossoms hang downward compared to the upright blossoms of Hedychium Gingers like the Kahili Ginger.  Mature height of these plants is six to seven feet.  The leaves are prominently variegated with lighter green and yellow.  Blossoms are long lived, lasting at least a month.  Blossoms occur during the summer.  I think they do best in part day sun although right on the coast folks grow them in full sun.  Cold tolerance is one of the better for ginger, probably the mid-twenties F.  The 20 gallons on sale have many canes and are ready to be planted in the ground.  They will blossom in no time.


REGULAR PRICE 20 GALLON $350
TEN DAY SPECIAL 20 GALLON $300

REGULAR PRICE 15 GALLON (NOT SHOWN) $195
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 GALLON $175


Just mention this Blog Special to get your discount.


Variegated Shell Ginger Variegated Shell Ginger Variegated Shell Ginger
Variegated Shell Ginger Variegated Shell Ginger Variegated Shell Ginger
Variegated Shell Ginger Variegated Shell Ginger Variegated Shell Ginger

 

BILBERGIA HALLELUHAY
SPOTTED SUN TOLERANT BROMELIAD



PINK HANGING BLOSSOMS - SPOTTED LEAVES

SPECIAL FULL 5 GALLON CLUSTERS

Bilbergia are an easy to grow type of Bromeliad and many will tolerate coastal sun.  This variety has red leaves with a scattering of white spots.  They grow in as tubular fashion and freely suckering.  Thus, you get quite a good sized clump in a few years.  Mature height of the plant is typically about 2 feet.  Blossoms are pink and hand down from the individual plants.

REGULAR PRICE THESE 5 GALLON CLUMPS AS SHOWN BELOW $95
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON CLUMPS THIS SIZE $80 


 
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billbergia hallelujah 5g billbergia hallelujah 5g billbergia hallelujah 5g
billbergia hallelujah 5g billbergia hallelujah 5g  

 

BILBERGIA CLUSTERS WITH CASCADING PINK BLOSSOMS
IN BLOSSOM RIGHT NOW



GREEN LEAVES - SUN TOLERANT

LARGE CLUSTERS ON TEN DAY SPECIAL

This bromeliad genus is known for it's dependent and large pink blossoms.  The leaves on this species are green forming a tubular plant.  The blossoms are 18 inches long, cascading and pink in color with blue flower parts showing below.  They are very durable and easy to grow.  They want at least some sun but can be grown in the sun.  They want overhead watering.  These clusters each have five to ten individual plants in the pots.

TEN DAY SPECIAL THESE LARGE CLUSTERS $75

Bilbergia cluster in blossom pink 5g   Bilbergia cluster in blossom pink 5g   Bilbergia cluster in blossom pink 5g  
Bilbergia cluster in blossom pink 5g Bilbergia cluster in blossom pink 5g   Bilbergia cluster in blossom pink 5g  

 

EPIDENDRON ORCHID
ASSORTED BLOSSOM COLORS


REEDSTEM TYPE TERRESTRIAL ORCHID
HARD TO FIND COLORS - PINK, PURPLE & OTHER COLORS
TEN DAY SPECIAL FIVE GALLON SIZE

The family of Epidendron Orchids are loaded with species/varieties of lots of different colors.  These include pink, purple, orange, red, white and yellow.  We have an assortment of blossom colors in one to five gallon pots.  Shown is a 5 gallon with pink flowers.  All sizes and colors are on sale.  All are easy to grow.  These plants have reed-like stems, most of which will blossom in summer.  Leaves are thick and small and plants can be divided in the future to easily add to other areas of the garden.  They'll take coastal full sun or strong filtered light.  Some sun is needed for flowering.  You can plant these right in the soil.  They are cold tolerant into the mid-twenties F.  BTW, other than the orange blossoming type, call the other colors are difficult to find.  You’ll love them in your garden or in a pot.  Once again, we'd give a discount on any size or color of these.  Shown is a 5 gallon pink and the blossom of a purple. 

REGULAR PRICE THESE FIVE GALLON $145
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $125

The pink 5g are in the first two rows of photos.  The last row is of smaller purple, 1 gallon size.


Epidendron Orchid pink Epidendron Orchid pink Epidendron Orchid pink
Epidendron Orchid pink Epidendron Orchid pink Epidendron Orchid pink
Epidendron Orchid 1g pink-purple in bloom Epidendron Orchid 1g pink-purple in bloom Epidendron Orchid 1g pink-purple in bloom



 

                                    MONDAY, 7 APRIL, 2025

ARECA MACROCARPA
PHILIPPINE PALM


SIMILAR TO ARECA CATHECHU
I FIGURED YOU'VE NEVER SEEN ONE

Although I am not growing or offering this rare palm species at the nursery, I thought I'd show you a few photographs from the Chapman Research Station in Miami. It is so rarely seen or grown that there are minimal photos on the Internet.  It is a medium sized, crown shafted palm that grows in the Philippines and, surprisingly, is mentioned as being somewhat cold hardy.  I am not sure what that means.  Here we cannot grow Areca catechuand this species closely resembles it.  I know of no one here growing Areca macrocarpa here.  It is supposed to get to a height of about 20-25 feet.  The crown shaft is a bright green and the overall appearance is quite elegant.  The first five photos are of this species.  The bottom row of A. catechu.  If anyone has information on this species, please contact me.

 
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Areca macrocarpa Areca macrocarpa Arca catechu
Arca catechu Areca catechu  



CHAMAEDOREA HOOPERIANA

SUCKERING, SHADE LOVING


GREAT INTERIOR OR PATIO PLANT

ONE OF THE BEST TYPES OF BAMBOO PALMS AROUND


This species was named about a decade ago after a friend of mine and Palm Society member, Luis Hooper.  It is a suckering, medium sized shade palm with thin trunks and prominent rings on the trunk.  Overall height peaks out at about twelve feet.  Clumps do not run.  Leaf color is green and leaf length is four feet.  It is similar to Chamaedorea costaricana but with longer leaves and a fuller appearance overall.  It is an easy species to grow and does great as an interior palm.  I'd recommend filtered light in the garden.  Cold tolerance is into the mid-twenties F. or perhaps lower.  We have a good selection of larger plants and very limited supply of smaller plants.  The garden photo below is c/o RPS.

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CHAMAEDOREA HOOPERIANA CHAMAEDOREA HOOPERIANA CHAMAEDOREA HOOPERIANA
CHAMAEDOREA HOOPERIANA TS RPS CHAMAEDOREA HOOPERIANA CHAMAEDOREA HOOPERIANA
CHAMAEDOREA HOOPERIANA CHAMAEDOREA HOOPERIANA CHAMAEDOREA HOOPERIANA

 

BISMARCKIA NOBILIS
BLUE SINGLE TRUNK FAN PALM FROM MADAGASCAR


A DEFINITE STATEMENT PALM

TEN DAY SPECIAL NICE 20 GALLON SIZE

For several decades we've been growing this stunning blue fan palm from Madagascar.  These are the blue form.  This palm species loves sun, heat and is cold hardy to the low 20’s F.  It doesn’t like the grower to fool with or cut its roots.  These cannot be transplanted once established in the garden.  They get a husky trunk and probably about 35 - 40 feet tall in many decades.  The fan leaf is intensely blue, especially with full hot sun.  This is a very attractive palm and should be given room in the garden to show it off.  Many people in desert locations have found they can grow it.  Cold tolerance is about 25 degrees F. Shown below is our 20 gallon size.  This species is a real “show-stopper”.  Literally people driving by will stop to look at one in your front yard and ask: “Hey Man, what is that blue palm tree?”


REGULAR PRICE 20 GALLON SIZE $575
TEN DAY SPECIAL 20 GALLON SIZE $495


Remember:  Mention this Special for this price


BISMARCKIA NOBILIS 20G BISMARCKIA NOBILIS 20G Bismarckia nobilis 20g
Bismarckia nobilis 20g Bismarckia nobilis 20g Bismarckia nobilis 20g
Bismarckia nobilis Bismarckia nobilis Bismarckia nobilis

 

BISMARCKIA NOBILIS
BLUE SINGLE TRUNK FAN PALM FROM MADAGASCAR


A DEFINITE STATEMENT PALM
THIS SPECIES WANTS SUN AND HEAT!

TEN DAY SPECIAL VERY NICE 15G PLANTS

FOR SPECIES DESCRIPTION, SEE IMMEDIATELY ABOVE

REGULAR PRICE 15 GALLON $225
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 GALLON $195

Remember:  Mention this Special for this price.  Of note we also carry the "Green Bismarckia" but the one on sale today is the prominent blue variety.


Bismarckia nobilis Bismarckia nobilis Bismarckia nobilis
Bismarckia nobilis Bismarckia nobilis Bismarckia nobilis
Bismarckia nobilis Bismarckia nobilis in garden Bismarckia nobilis

 

VEITCHIA WININ
FAILY NARROW TRUNKED TROPICAL PINNATE PALM
GROWS WELL IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA


SINGLE TRUNK - FULL SUN
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 GALLON SIZE

This single trunk pinnate trunk is native to Vanuatu.  We have been growing it for years at the Nursery.  In Southern CA expect a mature height of about 30 feet.  In the wild they have reached about 50 feet.  The trunk is narrow for a Veitchia.  Tunks have prominent rings.  Leafes are pinnate and green with ragged ends.  This is a very rare palm and endangered in the wild.  We have only a few 15g available.  It wants full sun and is cold hardy into the upper 20's F.

REGULAR PRICE 15 GALLON $275
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 GALLON $245


VEITCHIA WININ 15g VEITCHIA WININ 15g VEITCHIA WININ 15g
VEITCHIA WININ 15g VEITCHIA WININ 15g VEITCHIA WININ 15g
Veitchia winin garden Veitchia winin garden Veitchia winin garden

 

DICTYOSPERMA ALBUM VAR RUBRUM
PRINCESS PALM, HURRICANE PALM



MEDIUM HEIGHT - CROWN SHAFT – THIN TRUNK
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 GALLON SIZE

This is a somewhat rare, collector type of palm that would be attractive in almost any coastal or near-coastal garden.  Native to the Mascarene Islands, this thin trunked, crown shafted palm gets to a height of about 25 feet.  This variety is called "rubrum" because of the red color that is present on the stems and on juvenile leaflets.  One photo shows this below.  The leaves are green, arching and without any spines.  Growth rate is medium.  This is a coastal sun or part day sun species with a cold tolerance in the upper twenties F.  I've had one in my garden for years in San Diego. 

REGULAR PRICE 15 GALLON $245
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $220

Just mention this Blog Special when ordering to get this price.


Dictyosperma album rubrum 15g  Dictyosperma album rubrum 15g  Dictyosperma album rubrum 15g 
Dictyosperma album rubrum 15g  Dictyosperma album rubrum 15g  Dictyosperma album rubrum 15g 
Dictyosperma album rubrum  Dictyosperma album rubrum 15g  Dictyosperma album rubrum 

 

DYPSIS PEMBANA
SINGLE TRUNK OR SUCKERING
NATIVE TO PEMBA ISLAND


TAKES FULL COASTAL SUN
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 GALLON SIZED PLANTS

There are both single trunk and suckering forms of this species.  Nowadays, most of the plants available of this species are the suckering form.  Both get to a height of 25 feet, have an attractive green trunk and a light colored crown shaft.  Leaves have a graceful arch and the leaflet color is green.  It's a great alternative for the garden.  Note how the trunks are beefy but not overly large.  The plants on special are already suckering.  Along our coast it will take part day sun but I'd recommend filtered or morning sun inland.  The plants on special are in 15 gallon pots and are ready to acclimate to your garden.  We do have smaller sizes available.  may have larger plants available.  I cannot tell you whether the plants we have (from seed) are the single or suckering type.

REGULAR PRICE 15 GALLON $245
 TEN DAY SPECIAL15 GALLON $215

Remember to mention this Blog Special at the time of purchase.  The 8th photo of a garden plant is c/o  late friend Al Bredeson.  The last photo is by tranquilometro.


Dypsis pembana Dypsis pembana Dypsis pembana
Dypsis pembana Dypsis pembana Dypsis pembana
Dypsis pembana Dypsis pembana by late Al B. Dypsis pembana photo by tranquilometro

 

TALL INTERIOR QUALITY KENTIA PALMS
HOWEA FORSTERIANA



ELEGANT, GREEN LEAVES, THINNER TRUNKS
GREAT INSIDE THE HOUSE OR IN THE GARDEN
TEN DAY SPECIAL TALL SQUAT 15G SIZED MULTIPLES


Our major focus with the Howea forsteriana has been historically dealing with their usage in landscape.  But, this species - The Kentia Palm - is also an excellent house plant.  We get calls about obtaining them for hotel lobbies, restaurants, and upscale business offices.  Inside the home or facility they tolerate adequate light but don't demand being in front of a window.  Leaves are elegant, dark green and have a gentle arch.  Trunks are thin.  The squat 5g as shown below are interior quality with stretched upward leaves.  Heights of this size is about six feet in the pot.  This is a size that folks want for inside their homes.  Or, they can be planted into the garden in filtered light.  These are not ideal for shipping because of their heights.  I'd recommend 5g size for mail order.  Almost all are multiples with two to three plants per pot.  Sorry, but I don't have any good photos of this palm in an interior application but will show a few garden specimens.  Note that, inside the home in a pot, it's rare to see them get much taller than 12 to 14 feet in many years.  Limited supply available and, for mail order, consider a smaller size.

REGULAR PRICE THESE SQUAT 15G MULTIPLES $395
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $340


 
HOWEA FORSTERIANA SQUAT 5 GALLON HOWEA FORSTERIANA SQUAT 5 GALLON
HOWEA FORSTERIANA SQUAT 5 GALLON HOWEA FORSTERIANA SQUAT 5 GALLON HOWEA FORSTERIANA SQUAT 5 GALLON
HOWEA FORSTERIANA HOWEA FORSTERIANA HOWEA FORSTERIANA

 

BURRETIOKENTIA HAPALA
A GREAT NEW CALEDONIAN PALM FOR SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA



SUPER ATTRACTIVE CROWN SHAFTED PALM
TEN DAY SPECIAL FIVE GALLON SIZE

Among palm enthusiasts, almost any species from New Caledonia is sought after.  This species falls into that group.  It is a crown shafted palm with a rather thin trunk of about eight inches that gets to a height of approximately 25 to 30 feet.  It has an intriguing brown color to the stems and crown shaft area.  It does not have the stripes you'd see with the Burretiokentia vieilllardii.  Cold tolerance is about 25 degrees F, or perhaps a bit less.  So, it's comparable to a King Palm.  If you can grow a King, you can grow this species.  One of the keys to culture is not letting the ground it's in go dry.  This species, like Chambeyronia, responds to water.  Shown below is the five gallon size that I'm putting on special. I'd recommend morning sun, a few hours of mid-day sun, or bright filtered light.  It's a great species to grow.  

REGULAR PRICE 5 GALLON SIZE $155
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON $125 

Remember:  Mention this Special for you discount.

Burretiokentia hapala 5g Burretiokentia hapala 5g Burretiokentia hapala 5g
Burretiokentia hapala 5g Burretiokentia hapala 5g Burretiokentia hapala
Burretiokentia hapala Burretiokentia hapala Burretiokentia hapala

 

HOWEA BELMOREANA
THE SENTRY OR UMBRELLA PALM



ANOTHER PALM FROM LORD HOW ISLAND

TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON SIZE

There is a second endemic species of Howea on Lord Howe Island.  This is Howea belmoreana.  Common names used to describe this species include the Sentry Palm, the Belmore Palm, the "Kentia Palm", and even the Umbrella Palm.  However, the name "Kentia Palm" is usually used to refer to the H. forsteriana.  Howea belmoreana comes from a higher elevation in its natural habitat compared to the H. forsteriana.  And, given this fact, one might expect that this species is a little more cold tolerant.  Most growers have found this to be true, tolerating temperatures to about 25 degrees F.

The main difference between this palm and the standard Kentia is that the crown of leaves are quite curved pointing downwards toward the grown.  This gives the crown an overall umbrella appearance.  Like the H. forsteriana, the Belmore Palm doesn't like full sun if away from the Coast and is rather slow growing.  Most find it to be slower growing than the regular Kentia Palm.  Culture is similar and there is little data on the transplant of this species, but I suspect it will perform about the same as the standard Kentia.

REGULAR PRICE 5 GALLON $145
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON $125


Please mention this Special at the time of purchase.

 
Howea belmoreana 5g  Howea belmoreana 5g  Howea bemoreana 5g 
Howea bemoreana 5g  Howea belmoreana 5g  Howea bemloreana 5g 
Howea belmoreana  Howea belmoreana  Howea belmoreana 

  

TRACHYCARPUS FORTUNEI
THE WINDMILL PALM
ONE OF THE MOST COLD HARDY PALMS

TEN DAY SPECIAL ON ONE GALLON SIZE

Trachyarpus fortunei is the most commonly available and commonly grown of the Windmill Palms.  It is of Chinese origin .  It is referred to as the Chinese Windmill Palm, the Windmill Palm, or the Chusan Palm.  Note how the term "Windmill Palm" can refer to this particular species or to the genus as a whole.   It is not uncommon to see it growing in colder areas of the United States, southern Europe, the Mediterranean and southern portions of Australia and Africa.  Cold tolerance is between five and ten degrees F.

Most specimens in many decades get to a height of 25 to 35 feet.  The actual trunk diameter is typically six to ten inches.  The leaves are typically about three feet in diameter and have variable division of the segments. Leaves are green on the upper side and below, but it is not uncommon for one can see a bit of blue discoloration to the underside of the leaf.  Distal leaf segments can flex downward toward the ground.  Shown here is our very shippable sized one gallon plants which we’re putting on Special.  

REGULAR PRICE ONE GALLON $65
TEN DAY SPECIAL THESE ONE GALLON $50

Trachycarpus fortunei 1g Trachycarpus fortunei 1g Trachycarpus fortunei 1g
Trachycarpus fortunei 1g Trachycarpus fortunei 1g Trachycarpus fortunei 1g
Trachycarpus fortunei Balboa Park San Diego Trachycarpus fortunei Balboa Park San diego Trachycarpus fortunei San Diego

 

LICUALA SPINOSA
SUCKERING FILTERED LIGHT FAN PALM


EXOTIC WHEN WELL GROWN
TEN DAY SPECIAL BAND SIZED SEEDLINGS


 FACTS ABOUT LICUALA SPINOSA

Common Names:

Spiny Licuala palm, Mangrove Fan Palm

ID:

2181

Locality:

Southeast Asia

Cold Hardiness:

26º F.

Trunk Type:

This palm has slender trunks (about an inch); crown is brown and fibrous.

Leaf Type:

Fan leaf, the petiole (leafstalk) is heavily armed with spines.

Suckering/Solitary:

Suckering (multiple trunks).

Maintenance:

Is a great palm for those who have some experience growing palms. Normal watering needs.

Speed of growth:

Slow

Height:

Approximately 8 feet

Soil requirements:

Rich soil with good drainage.

Sun requirements:

Shade or filtered light.

General Description:

This is a very nice palm for a true enthusiast.  It can be a bit fickle but it is worth a try if you live in a warmer area.

Further Data:

If you like this palm see Rhapis excelsa, Licuala ramsayi, Licuala radula, Licuala elegans and Sabal mauritiiformis.


REGULAR PRICE BAND SIZE $65
TEN DAY SPECIAL BAND SIZE $55
(Note:  these are a simply ship for mail order)


Licuala spinosa band Licuala spinosa band Licuala spinosa band
Licuala spinosa band Licuala spinosa band Licuala spinosa
Licuala spinosa Licuala spinosa garden Licuala spinosa HJD

  

ENCEPHALARTOS TRANSVENOSUS
LARGE SOUTH AFRICAN CYCAD SPECIES


GREEN LEAVES - QUICK GROWING

TEN DAY SPECIAL BAND SIZE


Shown here below is a good sized plant of a green South African cycad that, in the ground, makes a large and magnificent plant.  Encephalartos transvenosus gets enormous with trunks over 20 feet tall.  Leaves are six to eight feet long and leaflets are shiny, dark green with some glaucous faint hairs on the leaflets.  So, it makes a big show.  The plants on special below are 3 to 4 year old band size.  They can be easily shipped within the U.S.  See first four photos.  The fifth photo shows how large they get (background plant).  The last photo is a larger plant at the nursery. This is a full sun species along the coast with a cold tolerance is 22 degrees F.

REGULAR PRICE BAND SIZE SEEDLING $75
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $65

But, mention this special to get this price when purchasing. 


ENCEPHALARTOS TRANSVENOSUS band ENCEPHALARTOS TRANSVENOSUS band ENCEPHALARTOS TRANSVENOSUS band
Encephalartos transvenosus Encephalartos transvenosus by MR Encephalartos transvenosus

 

MALE IN CONE - 15 GALLON ENCEPHALARTOS LEHMANNII
ONE OF THE MOST POPULAR CYCADS WE SELL
LOVES COASTAL SUN AND HEAT
 


KNOWN MATURE MALE CYCAD – READY FOR THE GARDEN
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS ACTUAL 15 GALLON CYCAD

This is a popular blue cycad from the Eastern Cape area of South Africa.  I say “popular” because some people don't like spines and prickles.  The leaflets of this species are narrow with only a point at the end.  They are nothing as gnarly as E. horridus.  The leaves and crown are very neat and uniform.  The nearest species to this one is Encephalartos princeps.  Trunks of E. lehmannii can get to five feet, but one with two to three feet of trunk is very old.  Leaves average about four feet long and are strongly curled.  Sometimes they'll almost do a 180 or more degree re-curve.  Leaf color is intensely blue like E. horridus.  But, you'll only see this color with full, hot sun.  In shade or inside a greenhouse they are often green.  Cold hardiness is about 21 to 22 degrees F.  In the desert only give it a few hours sun.  Next to Encephalartos horridus, this is the second most popular cycad we grow.  

Shown below is a nice specimen of this species that has thrown a male cone.  It’s in a 15 gallon container with a caudex of 9 inches.  We have other 15g with larger and smaller stem sizes.  The sale price of this actual plant is given below. 

REGULAR PRICE THIS ACTUAL 15 G WITH A CAUDEX OF 9 INCHES $1350
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS ACTUAL 15 GALLON AS DESCRIBED $1125


This plant can be mail ordered, weather permitting.  


 
Encephalartos lehmannii 15g 9 inches male in cone  Encephalartos lehmannii 15g 9 inches male in cone  Encephalartos lehmannii 15g 9 inches male in cone 
Encephalartos lehmannii 15g 9 inches male in cone  Encephalartos lehmannii 15g 9 inches male in cone  Encephalartos lehmannii 15g 9 inches male in cone 
Encephalartos lehmannii 15g 9 inches male in cone  Encephalartos lehmannii  Encephalartos lehmannii habitat MR 

 

ENCEPHALARTOS LEHMANNII
BLUE SOUTH AFRICAN CYCAD FOR SUN

 


GOOD OFFERING OF 15 GALLON PLANTS
CAUDEXES 3.5 TO 6 INCHES
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 GALLON E. LEHMANNII

This is a popular blue cycad from the Eastern Cape area of South Africa.  I say “popular” because some people don't like spines and prickles.  The leaflets of this species are narrow with only a point at the end.  They are nothing as gnarly as E. horridus.  The leaves and crown are very neat and uniform.  The nearest species to this one is Encephalartos princeps.  Trunks of E. lehmannii can get to five feet, but one with two to three feet of trunk is very old.  Leaves average about four feet long and are strongly curled.  Sometimes they'll almost do a 180 or more degree re-curve.  Leaf color is intensely blue like E. horridus.  But, you'll only see this color with full, hot sun.  In shade or inside a greenhouse they are often green.  Cold hardiness is about 21 to 22 degrees F.  In the desert only give it a few hours sun.  Next to Encephalartos horridus, this is the second most popular cycad we grow.  Shown below is an assortment of 15 gallon plants of this species with caudexes of 3 to 5-6 inches.  We have about a half dozen of them.  All are sun ready.  I am showing some of these 15g below.  The sale price  applies only to plants that are "ball" caudexes with no older vertical trunk.

REGULAR PRICE 15 GALLON THIS SPECIES $150 PER INCH CAUDEX DIAMETER

TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SPECIES $130 PER INCH CAUDEX DIAMETER
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This size can possibly be mail ordered.  This caudex size price applies to plants that do not have vertical trunk height.

  

ENCEPHALARTOS LEHMANNII ENCEPHALARTOS LEHMANNII ENCEPHALARTOS LEHMANNII
ENCEPHALARTOS LEHMANNII ENCEPHALARTOS LEHMANNII Encephalartos lehmannii
ENCEPHALARTOS LEHMANNII ENCEPHALARTOS LEHMANNII

 

ENCEPHALARTOS ITURIENSIS
SUPER RARE CENTRAL AFRICAN CYCAD


LONG UPRIGHT GREEN LEAVES
TEN DAY SPECIAL TALL 15 GALLON PLANT

This species is native to the Ituri Forest in the Congo in Central Africa.  It is extremely rare to see it offered for sale.  This cycad would not be as cold hardy as plants further south in South Africa.  But, it should take weather into the mid-twenties F.  E. ituriensis is known for its long, upright leaves reaching well over twelve to fourteen feet tall.  It towers over E. whitelockii in terms of length.  Leaflets are armed and narrow.   If you search the Net for photos of this species, they are essentially nonexistent.  This is because of political instability of the area, remote native location and the risk of Ebola infection.  Certainly, this has hampered availability of this species worldwide. 

The photos below show a 15 gallon plant with long leaves and an 8 inch caudex.  It is shown in the first seven photos below.  We are putting this actual plant on sale.  Remember, it’s very difficult to find this species, especially with size.  We may have a few smaller plants in stock. 

REGULAR PRICE THIS ACTUAL PLANT $1600
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS ACTUAL PLANT $1350

Presently I only have one nice 15 gallon specimen.  The last photo shows a plant we sold about a decade ago that was much larger with longer leaves.  Unfortunately, this sale plant has too long of leaves to ship without pruning down the leaves.  The 8th photo is c/o Wikipedia Commons.


Encephalartos ituriensis Encephalartos ituriensis Encephalartos ituriensis
Encephalartos ituriensis Encephalartos ituriensis Encephalartos ituriensis
Encephalartos ituriensis Encephalartos_ituriensis Wikipedia commons website Encephalartos_ituriensis

 

BEAUCARNIA RECURVATA
THE PONYTAIL PALM - THE ELEPHANT FOOT PALM
MEDIUM HEIGHT - SWOLLEN BASE



LIKES FULL HOT SUN
TEN DAY SPECIAL OVERSIZED 5 GALLON

The ponytail palm is native to Mexico.  It is known for it's large and wise base.  I've seen photos of a small Jeep parked on the base.  Basal width can reach up to six feet across.  The trunk, above this base is much thinner.  Leaves are thin, somewhat flexible but have a sharp edge that can cut you.  They do well in containers or in the ground.  Some have grown them indoors if there's very bright light.  Cold tolerance is into the low twenties or below.  They want full, hot sun.  The 5 gallon on sale are oversized with 4 to 5 inch thick bases with an age of five to six years.  This size is shown in the first 3 photos below.  But, we also have larger sizes available. This size is is easy to mail order.  Garden photos below by Wikipedia & Floridata websites.

REGULAR PRICE 5 GALLON $115
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON $90


Becaurnia recurvata 5g Becaurnia recurvata 5g Becaurnia recurvata 5g
Becaurnia recurvata 15g Becaurnia recurvata 15g Becaurnia recurvata 15g
Becaurnia recurvata 5g Becaurnia recurvata 15g Becaurnia recurvata
Beaucarnea recurvata Wikipedia Beaucarnea recurvata floridata website Beaucarnea recurvata 20g

 

KAHILI GINGER
HEDYCHIUM GARDNERIANUM


MEDIUM SIZED -  GREEN LEAVES
SUPER FRAGRANT BLOSSOM
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15G SIZE

This suckering green Ginger is quick and easy to grow.  It can take full coastal sun or part sun.  Leaves are green and, unlike Shell Ginger, the blossoms are super fragrant - and have a very nice smell.  Plants typically don't get over over 7 feet tall and have a tropical look.  These 15g plants are good size with multiple tubers and near blossoming age.  You can see the health of these plants here.  The garden photo is c/o the Queensland Govt. website. 

REGULAR PRICE 15G $195
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15G $175

Just mention this Special for your discount when you purchase. 


Kahili Ginger Kahili Ginger Kahili Ginger
Kahili Ginger Kahili Ginger Kahili Ginger
Kahili Ginger Kahili Ginger Kahili Ginger Govt. Queensland, AU

 

SPANISH MOSS
TILLANDSIA USNEOIDES


HANGS FROM TREES, FENCES & POLES
TAKES LITTLE WATER - TYPE OF BROMELIAD
TEN DAY SPECIAL ON NICE CLUMPS


Spanish Moss is actually a small, wispy type of Bromeliad - a flowering type of plant.  The botanical name is T
illandsia usneoides.  The natural habitat for this plant ranges from the southern U.S. down through Mexico into Central and South America.  It is even found in Australia.  It is an epiphytic plant that hangs onto almost anything it can find.  It loves to hang from tree branches or trunks.  It requires very little water and will grow without any applied fertilizer.  We are selling small clumps we've attached to wood.  Or, we can ship them without the wood.  You  can hang them anywhere you want.  Just spray them once in a while with water.  These clumps are easy to ship.

REGULAR PRICE $65
TEN DAY SPECIAL $55

Mention this special for your Discount.


 
 

Spanish Moss Spanish Moss in tree Spanish Moss in Tree2
Spanish Moss Alma Spanish moss  Spanish moss mounted 

   

THE SNOWBUSH PLANT
BREYNIA DISTICHA


UNUSUAL GARDEN COMPANION PLANT
SMALLER GREEN, WHITE & PINK BUSH
TEN DAY SPECIAL 1 & 5 GALLON SIZES


This sought after smaller bush is native to Asia in various tropical islands.  Contrary to the name, it does not survive if you live in an area where it snows.  Rather, it looks like a green bush with snow on it.  Leaves are green with white accents.  With age you also get a flush of pink.  Leaves are very small.  Mature height it 3 to 4 feet.  This species wants full or part day sun.  Cold tolerance is a bit below a freeze.  This is a very attractive companion plant where one wants an addition of white foliage – perhaps to contrast other colors.   I am putting our 1g and 5g on Special.  Both are nicely sizes and both can be mail ordered.  The one gallon are shown in the first group of photos - the 5g in the second.  We have good numbers available but seldom offer them on sale.

TEN DAY SPECIAL 1 GALLON $37.50

TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON $70

 

SNOWBUSH Snowbush plant
Snowbush plant Snowbush plant  
Snowbush plant Snowbush plant Snowbush plant
Snowbush plant Snowbush plant  

 

PANDOREA JASMINOIDES "ROSEA"
CLIMBING VINE, COLD HARDY, EVERGREEN, LARGE FLOWERS

 

WHITE PETAL, PURPLE CENTERS
LARGE  TALL 15G PLANTS ON SPECIAL

This climbing vine is native to Australia and will trellis up a fence or pole or climb up the trunk of a tree.  This variety is hard to find and has large, white, trumpet shaped flowers that have a deep purple-red throat.  There are other color varieties including pure white which we also can offer.  It grows in the shade or sun but flowers better with sun.  It is very cold hardy with reports of it surviving temperatures into the teens F.  These 15g plants are huge for their pots and climbing up a pole.  Plant heights in the pot is about 8 feet.  Remember, this is a vining plant that will climb a fence, free trunk, pole or almost anything.  The 7th photo is c/o gopixpic.com website.

REGULAR PRICE THESE LARGE 15G $195
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 GALLON SIZE $165

Just mention this Blog Special to get this discount at the time of purchase. 

Pandorea jasminoides Pandorea jasminoides Pandorea jasminoides
Pandorea jasminoides Pandorea jasminoides Pandorea jasminoides
Pandorea jasminoides flkr Pandorea jasminoides PANDOREA JASMINOIDES ROSEA BY gopixpic.com website

 

PANDOREA JASMINOIDES - WHITE
CLIMBING VINE, COLD HARDY, EVERGREEN, LARGE FLOWERS

 

PURE WHITE PETALS
LARGE  TALL 15G PLANTS ON SPECIAL

SEE DESCRIPTION ABOVE

This climbing vine is identical to the "rosea" variety above but has pure white flowers.  It's easy to grow.

REGULAR PRICE THESE LARGE 15G $195
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 GALLON SIZE $165

Just mention this Blog Special to get this discount at the time of purchase.  The last photo is by Jimmy Turner on Twitter.

  

PANDOREA JASMINOIDES - WHITE PANDOREA JASMINOIDES - WHITE PANDOREA JASMINOIDES - WHITE
PANDOREA JASMINOIDES - WHITE PANDOREA JASMINOIDES - WHITE PANDOREA JASMINOIDES - WHITE
PANDOREA JASMINOIDES - WHITE PANDOREA JASMINOIDES - WHITE BY JIMMY TURNER TWITTER  

 

 

                                    FRIDAY, 4 APRIL, 2025

CARYOTA MITIS
NICE INTERIOR QUALITY 5G PLANTS



FOR THE HOME, OFFICE OR PATIO
LIKE FILTERED LIGHT
SOMETIMES SPECIAL ORDER

Caytoa mitis is a suckering type of Fishtail Palm from Asia.  In habitat, plants can get up to twenty or twenty five feet.  In our locality they tend to be shorter.  They do sucker forming a clump of stems.  Trunk diameter is typically about four inches.  Leaves are bi-pinnate, branching.  Leaflets are as shown below.  The plants shown here are imported from Hawaii and perfect for a business office, hotel lobby or bank.  Or, for your living room.  They like filtered light outdoors and are cold hardy to the mid to lower 20's F.  Shown are our 5g size.  We also have exterior grade 15g for sale (not shown here).  These 5g plants are five to six feet tall in their pots.  They are not difficult to mail order via UPS.  Many times we have to special order this species for you but it's a fairly quick process.

Caryota mitis interior quality 5g Caryota mitis interior quality 5g Caryota mitis interior quality 5g
Caryota mitis interior quality 5g Caryota mitis interior quality 5g Caryota mitis interior quality 5g
Caryota mitis interior quality 5g Caryota mitis interior quality 5g Caryota mitis

 

BIRDS NEST ANTHURIUM
A PERFECT UNDERSTORY COMPANION PLANT
NEVER OVER ABOUT SIX FEET TALL
LEATHERY, DARK GREEN LEAVES


Enthusiast are always looking for attractive companion plants that don't get too big.  Shown here is what's called the "Birds Nest" Anthurium.  Most of these plants are felt to either be the species Anthurium hookeri or a hybrid of it.  They are good for filtered light situations and rarely get over six feet tall.  The leaves are long, wide and very thick to the touch.  Their leaf surface is wavy.  The first plants shown are very old 20g.  You can see they've formed trunk with some aerial roots.  Next I'm showing our 5g.  This is the size most people buy.  Cold hardiness is into the mid-twenties F.  Flowers are red, as are the tiny seeds.   These plants are real winners.

Birds Nest Anthurium Birds Nest Anthurium Birds Nest Anthurium
Birds Nest Anthurium Birds Nest Anthurium Birds Nest Anthurium
Birds Nest Anthurium Birds Nest Anthurium Birds Nest Anthurium
Birdsnest Anthurium
Specimen in garden
Birds Nest Anthurium plant places.com website
Photo by Plant Places Website
Birds Nest Anthurium wikipedia
Photo c/o Wikipedia

 

CHAMAEDOREA RADICALIS
TRUNKING FORM



THIN TALL GREEN TRUNKS – TOLERATES FULL COASTAL SUN
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS HUGE & MATURE 25 GALLON SPECIMEN

Sometime with this blog I may have talked about this variety of Chamadorea radicalis.  The latter is a very cold hardy dwarf, single trunk species that is quite easy to grow.  But, there is also a trunking species that is not a dwarf.  It gets to about 10 to 14 feet tall and is also cold hardy into the lower 20's F, maybe even into the upper teens.  It is able to take coastal sun like the dwarf.  This variety is hard to find on the market.  Shown here below is about an 8 to 10 year old 25 gallon that is easily about 12 feet tall.  It is a triple and one stem is a female with red fruit.  You can see there is no question that this is not a dwarf and has formed nice trunk.   On this form, we may also have 5 gallon and 15  gallon available.  I only have this one specimen this large.  It is way too big for mail order.  Note the thin leaflets and stem.  This specimen is for sale.   

REGULAR PRICE THIS 25 GALLON SPECIMEN $795
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SPECIMEN $675

Chamaedorea radicalis trunking 25g tall and in fruit Chamaedorea radicalis trunking 25g tall and in fruit Chamaedorea radicalis trunking 25g tall and in fruit
Chamaedorea radicalis trunking 25g tall and in fruit Chamaedorea radicalis trunking 25g tall and in fruit Chamaedorea radicalis trunking 25g tall and in fruit

 

SYAGRUS PICROPHYLLA HYBRID
SUPER RARE SYAGRUS HYBRID

A SHORTER & PRITTIER ALTERNATIVE TO THE QUEEN PALM
TEN DAY SPECIAL ON 25 GALLON SIZE THAT ARE TALL

I have only two of these extremely rare hybrids of Syagrus picrophylla.  The seeds were produced by the same hybridizer that created the Coconut Queen Palm.  I do not know what they are hybridized with and probably can't find out.  The hybridizer is in his mid eighties and a bit forgetful.  Plants are in 25 gallon containers, have been outdoor grown in sun.  They should prove to be a very interesting hybrid palm and, I think, prttier in appearance than the common Queen Palm. They are quite tall for their pots and too tall for typical shipping or mail order - but can be delivered.  The last photo is of the pure Syagrus picrophylla by G.M from PACSOA.  We only have one or two remaining.  They are presently about 14 feet tall in their pots.

REGULAR PRICE THESE 25 GALLON $795
TEN DAY SPECIAL THESE 25G $675

Syagrus picrophylla hybrid Syagrus picrophylla hybrid Syagrus picrophylla hybrid
Syagrus picrophylla hybrid Syagrus picrophylla hybrid Syagrus picrophylla hybrid
Syagrus picrophylla hybrid Syagrus picrophylla by Gileno Machado PACSOA  

 

SPECIMEN SIZE KENTIA PALMS
HOWEA FORSTERIANA



FROM FIVE TO FIFTEEN FEET OF TRUNK
SINGLES AND MULTIPLES
SALE PRICE THESE SPECIMEN PALMS


For several decades we've worked with an associate grower who offers old specimen Kentia Palms.  Starting in the late 1980's, these were field grown here in Encinitas, CA.  Over time, many have been dug and put into boxes.  Usually this is into 36 inch box sizes - rarely into 24 inch boxes.  Some are still in the growing fields.  Even if dug from the grower's and moved to your garden for immediate planting, most do just fine.  And, these have been sun grown only getting shade from adjacent Kentias.

Kentia palms dig quite easily.  The ones shown in boxes below were typically dug three to four years ago.  Several hundred trees are available.  All need heavy equipment to lift and handle - and a flatbed truck for delivery (at least 25 feet long).  Delivery can be arranged as needed.  Call or email us for more information.  Random photos below were taken recently of plants available. Be aware that this supply of huge Kentias will run out soon.  Limited numbers remain, mostly multiples, as of today.  "Trunk Foot" is measured from the ground to where the new spear emerges.

SPECIAL PRICE THESE LARGE KENTIAS - $165 PER TRUNK FOOT

Howea forsteriana for sale Howea forsteriana for sale Howea forsteriana for sale
Howea forsteriana for sale Howea forsteriana for sale Howea forsteriana for sale
Howea forsteriana for sale Howea forsteriana for sale Howea forsteriana for sale
Howea forsteriana  Howea forsteriana

 

TALL INTERIOR QUALITY KENTIA PALMS
HOWEA FORSTERIANA



ELEGANT, GREEN LEAVES, THINNER TRUNKS
GREAT INSIDE THE HOUSE OR IN THE GARDEN
TEN DAY SPECIAL TALL SQUAT 15G / 14 INCH POT SIZED MULTIPLES


Our major focus with the Howea forsteriana has been historically dealing with their usage in landscape.  But, this species - The Kentia Palm - is also an excellent house plant.  We get calls about obtaining them for hotel lobbies, restaurants, and upscale business offices.  Inside the home or facility they tolerate adequate light but don't demand being in front of a window.  Leaves are elegant, dark green and have a gentle arch.  Trunks are thin.  The squat 5g as shown below are interior quality with stretched upward leaves.  Heights of this size is about six feet in the pot.  This is a size that folks want for inside their homes.  Or, they can be planted into the garden in filtered light.  These are not ideal for shipping because of their heights.  I'd recommend 5g size for mail order.  Almost all are multiples with two to three plants per pot.  Sorry, but I don't have any good photos of this palm in an interior application but will show a few garden specimens.  Also, these interior palms are often a Special Order item and the big ones are too large to ship.  It'd be better for mail order to get the 5 gallon or ten inch pot size - can be shipped easily.  Note that, inside the home in a pot, it's rare to see them get much taller than 12 to 14 feet in many years.

REGULAR PRICE THIS SIZE $395
TEN DAY SPECIAL INTERIOR QUALITY SQUAT 15G $345 


 
HOWEA FORSTERIANA SQUAT 5 GALLON HOWEA FORSTERIANA SQUAT 5 GALLON
HOWEA FORSTERIANA SQUAT 5 GALLON HOWEA FORSTERIANA SQUAT 5 GALLON HOWEA FORSTERIANA SQUAT 5 GALLON
HOWEA FORSTERIANA Howea palms in garden HOWEA FORSTERIANA

 

DYPSIS LUTESCENS
THE ARECA PALM

 


VERY DIFFICULT TO FIND LATELY - BUT WE JOST GOT IN PLANTS
THE BEST "NEIGHBOR BLOCKER" PLANT
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15G GALLON SIZED PLANTS PLANTS

This is an attractive, suckering, thin trunked palm species is from Madagascar or surrounding areas.  The number one reason people buy this species is "to hide something".  By this, I mean they want to hide a neighbor, an ugly next door structure, an unsightly fence, the side of a garage, etc.  This is an ideal species for this purpose as it suckers and is fairly dense.  You can't see through it well.  Mature height averages 14 feet in California.  Cold hardiness is into the mid-twenties F.  Trunk diameter is about 3 inches.  It'll take full sun along the coast and far inland areas must give it only morning or filtered sun.  These 15g are 6 to 7 feet tall in their pots.  We have limited numbers available.  Areca Palms have been difficult to find lately and in short supply.  These will most likely be gone quickly..    

REGULAR PRICE SQUAT 15G SIZE $275
TEN DAY SPECIAL PRICE THESE SQUAT 15 GALLON $235 

 

15 gallon size shown here Dypsis lutescens Dypsis lutescens
Dypsis lutescens Dypsis lutescens Dypsis lutescens
Photos of garden plants Dypsis lutescens garden Dypsis lutescens
Dypsis lutescens Dypsis lutescens Dypsis lutescens garden

 

ARCHONTOPHOENIX MAXIMA
LARGEST OF THE KING PALMS

 

GREEN LEAVES – STATELY TRUNK AND CROWN
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 GALLON SIZE

By popular demand I have put this great palm on special.  This is the largest of the King Palm family.  It got its name "maxima" by the flower size, but most have found it to be an aggressive grower, have a larger trunk and get taller than the other species of King Palms.  It does have silver on the underside of the leaves.  The crown shaft is sort of a yellow, sometimes blue color.  It is a quick growing pinnate palm native to Australia.  It's rare to see them available and also hard to find good photos of this species.  The plants I'm putting on special are the 15 gallon size, mostly singles but some multiples.  It tolerates full coastal sun and is cold hardy into the mid-twenties F.  Another interesting thing is that sometimes they’ll throw a new red leaf as shown in one photo below.

REGULAR PRICE 15 GALLON $235
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 GALLON $215


Of note, our Archontophoenix "teracarpa" is probably a larger King Palm than A. maxima but still escapes exact species identification.  It does not have silver undersides to the leaflets and has a blue crown shaft.  It is routinely discussed elsewhere at this Blog.  The habitat photo is by Luke Nancarrow AU
.


Archontophoenix maxima 15g Archontophoenix maxima 15g  singles / multiples Archontophoenix maxima 15g  singles / multiples
Archontophoenix maxima 15g  singles / multiples Archontophoenix maxima 15g  singles / multiples Archontophoenix maxima 15g  singles / multiples
Archontophoenix maxima 15g  singles / multiples Archontophoenix maxima 15g  singles / multiples Archontophoenix maxima 15g  singles / multiples
Archontophoenix maxima 15g  singles / multiples Archontophoenix maxima luke nancarrow AU Archontophoenix maxima 15g  singles / multiples

 

ARCHONTOPHOENIX MAXIMA
LARGEST OF THE KING PALMS

 

GREEN LEAVES – STATELY TRUNK AND CROWN
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON SIZE

FOR SPECIES DESCRIPTION, SEE ABOVE


REGULAR PRICE 5 GALLON $135
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON $110

Archontophoenix maxima large 5g Archontophoenix maxima large 5g Archontophoenix maxima large 5g
Archontophoenix maxima large 5g Archontophoenix maxima large 5g Archontophoenix maxima large 5g

 

COCCOTHRINAX ARGENTEA
MEDIUM SIZED FAN PALM


SMALL TRUNK - SILVER BACK TO LEAVES
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON SIZE

This medium size and very attractive fan palm is native to areas of Florida, Mexico and into the Caribbean.  It has a blue green leaf color with more prominent silver on the underside of the leaf.  Taxonomists seem recently to be lumping together Coccothrinax argentea and argentata.  Mature height is rarely to twenty feet.  Leaves are about three to four feet across and prominently divided into segments.  As this species grows, fibrous material falls off the trunk to give a cleaner and more smooth surface.  It likes heat and sun.  It might also do well in desert areas.  Cold hardiness is into the mid-twenties F.  We are putting our 5 gallon plants on sale.  Very limited numbers apply.  This species is ideal for people who want a thin trunked and different fan palm that doesn’t take up much room and tolerates full hot sun.  Note that, in a pot, it is a very slow growing species. The 5 gallon size are about six years old. 

REGULAR PRICE 5 GALLON $145
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON $125


Just mention this Blog Special when you purchase for your discount. 


Coccothrinax argentea 5g Coccothrinax argentea 5g Coccothrinax argentea 5g
Coccothrinax argentea 5g Coccothrinax argentea 5g Coccothrinax argentea 5g
Coccothrinax argentea Coccothrinax argentea   Coccothrinax argntea 

 

RHOPALOSTYLIS CHEESEMANII
BEAUTIFUL GREEN CROWN SHAFTED PALM

 

TOLERATES A FAIR AMOUNT OF COASTAL SUN
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON SIZE


Rhopalostylis  cheesemanii 
is from Roul Island in the Kermadecs.  It reportedly has darker brown tomentum on the crown shaft and petioles compared to
 R. baueri and the fruits are larger in size.  But, the most remarkable thing is that some enthusiasts have noticed is that it is a more aggressive grower in Southern California.  It is a green leafed, single trunk pinnate palm with a crown shaft.  Opposed to R. baueri, it has been known to do quite well in full sun right along the coast.  One of our staff, Rusty, swears by this species and thinks it's far superior to other Rhopalostylis.  In his yard it has grown at a phenomenal rate.  The pictures here show the darker petioles compared to R. sapida.  I have limited photos of larger garden plants.  Be aware that many people feel this should be considered a sub-variety of Rhopalostylis baueri.  Growth rate of this species is medium at best.  It is a stunning palm when mature.  The 5 gallon size can be shipped.

REGULAR PRICE 5 GALLON $135
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $115


The 8th photo below is by Cloudforest.com website.

Rhopalostylis cheesemanii 5g Rhopalostylis cheesemanii 5g Rhopalostylis cheesemanii 5g
Rhopalostylis cheesemanii 5g Rhopalostylis cheesemanii 5g Rhopalostylis cheesemanii 5g
Rhopalostylis cheesemanii 5g Rhopalostylis cheesemanii by Cloudforest.com website Rhopalostylis cheesemanii 5g

 

SABAL LOUISIANA
THE LOUISIANA PALMETTO PALM



SUPER SMALL, SUPER COLD HARDY FAN PALM
TEN DAY SPECIAL NICELY SIZED BAND PLANTS

This dwarf fan palm is touted as being the smallest variety of Sabal.  It is a variety of Sabal minor that has been found in the wild in Louisiana and adjacent states on either side.  It has blue-green leaves with a mature height of six feet.  It is also super cold hardy with reports of it going a bit below zero F.  As it is an understory palm in habitat, one would anticipate it'd do well in strong filtered light or perhaps half day sun.  In the 5th photo it is the band palm in the staff's right hand.  On the left is the Sabal etonia.  Both are nicely sized.  The last photo is c/o TS at RPS.  This is a difficult species to find.

REGULAR PRICE BAND SIZE $65
TEN DAY SPECIAL BAND SIZE $55


Sabal louisiana Sabal louisiana Sabal louisiana
Sabal louisiana Sabal louisiana  etonia left Sabal Louiiana rare palm seeds

 

CHAMAEDOREA GLAUCIFOLIA
SUPER SIMILAR TO C. PLUMOSA


TAKES A FAIR AMOUNT OF SUN – SINGLE STEM, THIN TRUNK
TEN DAY SPECIAL BAND SIZED MULTIPLES

From time to time I discuss this interesting single trunk Chamaedorea.  It is very similar to Chamaedorea plumosa - except:  The plumosa has a more plumose leaf and takes a little more sun.  But, the glaucifolia has the silver powder on the leaf stems and crown shaft as shown here.  This is quite attractive and typically very prominent.  Otherwise, you would mistake the two.  And, it too, can tolerate near full coastal sun.  They are fast growing and get to a mature height of about 14 feet.  They look their best when planted in colonies of three to five plants.  The seedlings on sale are multiples, usually three per pot.  It is a durable species and seem exempt from fungal problems that can plague C. plumosa.  Cold hardiness is about 25 degrees F.

REGULAR PRICE BAND SIZED MULTIPLES $60
TEN DAY SPECIAL THESE SEEDLINGS $50

 

Chamaedorea glaucifolia band multiples Chamaedorea glaucifolia band multiples Chamaedorea glaucifolia band multiples
Chamaedorea glaucifolia band multiples Chamaedorea glaucifolia band multiples Chamaedorea glaucifolia band multiples
Chamaedorea glaucifolia Chamaedorea glaucifolia Chamaedorea glaucifolia

 

CHAMBEYRONIA MACROCARPA
THE FLAME THROWER PALM
NEW RED EMERGING LEAF

 

DARK GREEN CROWN SHAFT
TEN DAY SPECIAL BAND SIZE

What good fortune is it that New Caledonia can claim to be the home of all Chambeyronia.  Included is this species, C. macrocarpa.  It is a slow growing, pinnate, crown shafted palm that gets to a height of about 30 feet.  It has a dark green to green-black crown shaft.  Compare this to C. hookeri above with it's yellow crown shaft.  Leaves are wide, thick and leathery to the touch.  With good culture, maybe you can get three new leaves a year.  About one in twenty plants fail to throw a new red leaf - rather, it remains green.  This is just bad luck and there's no way to predict which will do this.  Shown here are 5 gallon plants we're putting on sale.  We do have larger and smaller sizes available.  Coastal sun is tolerated although strong filtered light is ok for most areas.  This is a great garden palmThe 7th and 9th photos by HJD and TS at RPS.

REGULAR PRICE BAND SIZE $65
TEN DAY SPECIAL BAND SIZE $55


Just mention this special when you buy.  I thank TS at RPS for usage of his photo below.


Chambeyronia macrocarpa band Chambeyronia macrocarpa band Chambeyronia macrocarpa band
Chambeyronia macrocarpa band Chambeyronia macrocarpa band Chambeyronia macrocarpa band
chamberyronia macrocarpa hjd Chambeyronia m. new red leaf Chambeyronia macrocarpa TS RPS

  

ENCEPHALARTOS MUNCHII
A RARE CENTRAL AFRICAN CYCAD


BLUE – GREEN SPINY LEAFLETS
SUPER DIFFICULT TO FIND
TEN DAY SPECIAL BAND SIZE PLANTS

Native to Mozambique, this small to medium sized cycad grows in scrub forest among rocks and boulders.  It is distinguished by its blue to blue-green color and by having leaflets that are prominently spiny.  In my experience, leaf color is sometimes very blue, other times blue-green.  You'll sometimes hear the description as "soapy green" to describe the leaves.  Overall, the leaf color is variable.  Trunk size is usually under three feet.  Upright leaves are about four feet long or less.  Leaves are keeled and leaflets are lanceolate and spiny.  This species likes full sun and is cold tolerant into the low 20's F.  We are putting band sized seedlings on sale.  They are supposed to be the blue form (from blue parents) but need age and sun to show the blue.  These are easy to mail order, weather permitting.

REGULAR PRICE BAND SIZE $85
TEN DAY SPECIAL BAND SIZE $72.50


Encephalartos munchii Encephalartos munchii Encephalartos munchii
Encephalartos munchii Encephalartos munchii Encephalartos munchii

 

ENCEPHALARTOS ARENARIUS - BLUE VARIETY
RARE SOUTH AFRICAN CYCAD

 
MEDIUM SIZE MATURE - LIKES COASTAL SUN
STUNNING BLUE LEAVES
TEN DAY SPECIAL ON NICE 5 GALLON PLANTS

Encephalartos arenarius is from the coastal dunes and forest close to Alexandria in the Eastern Cape.  This species is small to medium in mature size.  Leaf length can range from one to two meters (i.e. three to six feet approximately) depending on cultivar and exposure to sun.  Like many of the Encephalartos from the Eastern Cape, this species is variable in color, size and leaf type.  E. arenarius can range in color from a dull green to a powdery white color (bearing a likeness to E. horridus). 

The plants we are putting on special are the blue type.  To get this color they will want full sun or an ample amount of sun.  It prefers a well draining soil.  Speed of growth of this cycad is good.  You could expect to have a nice garden sized plant from these 5 gallon plants in about five to seven years.  Caudex size of the plants on sale is approximately 2 inches.  They all have six to seven leaves or more and are four to five years old.  These are showing a bit of their blue color already at this stage and not in sun – so you’ll get blue.  Easy to mail order.  I’m also showing a garden plant and several larger nursery plants.

REGULAR PRICE THIS SIZE 5 GALLON $300
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON THIS SIZE $255

This size is easy to mail order.

Encephalartos arenarius blue 5g 2 inches Encephalartos arenarius blue 5g 2 inches Encephalartos arenarius blue 5g 2 inches
Encephalartos arenarius blue 5g 2 inches Encephalartos arenarius blue 5g 2 inches Encephalartos arenarius blue

 

CYCAD HYBRID - CYCAS REVOLUTA X DEBAOENSIS
INTERESTING AND FAIRLY COLD HARDY HYBRID



TAKES PART DAY SUN
NEVER TOO TALL - VERY RARE CROSS
TEN DAY SPECIAL CITRUS POT SIZED PLANTS

With the introduction of the very rare Cycas debaoensis, it was just a matter of time before this cross was done.  It's between the Sago Palm (seed bearer with this cross) and the aforementioned debaoensis.  It is an interesting hybrid with bifurcation of the leaflets or leaf stems.  See photos below.  I'd recommend growing it in part day sun.  Cold tolerance should be into the upper teens F.  This hybrid has only been recently offered for sale.  I'm showing in the 3rd row of photos one picture of the C. revoluta followed by two of the C. debaoensis.

I anticipate it'll be a small to medium sized mature plants.  It's a great alternative to using the common
Cycas revoluta.  Leaf color will be green and there will be some spines of the leaf stems.  Sorry, but there are no reputable photos of this hybrid in a mature size available at this time.  I'm showing our citrus pot size below that we're putting on Special.  Caudex size is about three inches.  I can't show a mature plant for you as I know of none around.

REGULAR PRICE 5 GALLON CAUDES 3 INCHES $330
TEN DAY SPECIAL THESE 5 GALLONS THIS SIZE $285


These would be easy to mail order.   

 
CYCAS REVOLUTA X DEBAOENSIS CYCAS REVOLUTA X DEBAOENSIS CYCAS REVOLUTA X DEBAOENSIS
CYCAS REVOLUTA X DEBAOENSIS CYCAS REVOLUTA X DEBAOENSIS CYCAS REVOLUTA X DEBAOENSIS
CYCAS REVOLUTA CYCAS DEBAOENSIS

  

ENCEPHALARTOS NATALENSIS
MEDIUM SIZED GREEN CYCAD 


NATIVE TO SOUTH AFRICA

TEN DAY SPECIAL GREAT LANDSCAP READY 15 GALLON

This is a South African cycad species that has green leaves and makes a medium sized
adult plant.  By this I mean you, over several decades, will get a plant with perhaps 4 feet of
trunk.  It's crown width is about 8 feet.  It likes full sun and heat unless you are in a desert
locality.  It is a quick grower and has cold tolerance to the low 20's F.  It can go even to lower temperatures if you give it some cold protection.  It is also known to be a reliable and relatively fast growing cycad.  This is a mainstay species for any cycad garden.   We’re offering a 15 gallon with a caudex of 6 inches on sale with our End of The Summer Sale.  This plant can be mail ordered.  If this plant sells, we have others of similar size available as well as smaller and larger sizes.

REGULAR PRICE THIS ACTUAL 15 GALLON CYCAD $750
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS ATUAL 15 GALLON CYCAD $650

Encephalartos natalensis 15g caudex 6 inches Encephalartos natalensis 15g caudex 6 inches Encephalartos natalensis 15g caudex 6 inches
Encephalartos natalensis 15g caudex 6 inches Encephalartos natalensis 15g caudex 6 inches Encephalartos natalensis 15g caudex 6 inches
Encephalartos natalensis Encephalartos natalensis Encephalartos natalensis

   

COLOCASIA ESCULENTE BLACK GOBLET
KEELED SUPER BLACK LEAVES

MATURE HEIGHT FIVE TO SIX FEET
SURPRISINGLY COLD HARDY

This very striking plant has keeled large black leaves held in an upright fashion and cupped as if they could hold water.  Mature height is about head height.  It tolerates sun or part sun and is cold hardy probably into the mid-twenties F.  Colocasia tend to go dormant during the winter so back off on watering.  Severe cold can damper new growth in the spring. 

Regular Price 1 Gallon $55
Sale Price this size $45

COLOCASIA BLACK GOBLET
Colocasia black goblet 1g

  

ALOCASIA BLACK STEM AKA DARK STEM
VERY DARK STEMS AND LEAF VEINS



JUVENILE ONE GALLON PLANTS AVAILABLE
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE


This attractive tropical Alocasia has near black stems and veins.  Leaves are green.  Mature plants are four to five feet tall and want bright conditions.  They should get at least a few hours of sun or very bright filtered light conditions.  This is felt to be a variant of A. macrorhriza.  It has upright leaves.  It can be grown in zone 9B and warmer.  It likes good draining soil and adequate water.  We're offering juvine plants in one gallon size on Special.  Easy to mail order.

REGULAR PRICE ONE GALLON $47.50
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $39.50

Alocasi dark stem - black stem Alocasi dark stem - black stem Alocasi dark stem - black stem
Alocasi dark stem - black stem Alocasi dark stem - black stem Alocasia dark stem

 

PHILODENDRON RED CONGO
AKA "CONGO ROJO"
 


ATTRACTIVE COMPANION PLANT FOR FILTERED LIGHT
DARK LEAVES, RED STEMS / RED BACKS OF LEAVES

TEN DAY SPECIAL 3 GALLON SIZE

This popular hybrid Philodendron never gets very large.  It doesn't climb much.  It's more of a rosette form of companion plant.  It might crawl along the ground a little.  People prefer this hybrid because, in shade, it has dark green leaves with a red tint to the back of the leaves and prominent red stems.  It is a filtered light companion plant.  It is not for full sun.  Cold hardiness is down to about a freeze or a bit colder.  We are offering very nicely sized (large & older) 3 gallon on Special.  But, there are limited numbers.  These can be used as a houseplant and can be mail ordered but take a big box for shipping.

REGULAR PRICE 3 GALLON $115
TEN DAY SPECIAL THESE 3 GALLON $85

Just mention this Blog Only Special for your discount at the time of purchase.


PHILODENDRON CONGO ROJO 10 INCH PHILODENDRON CONGO ROJO 10 INCH PHILODENDRON CONGO ROJO 10 INCH
PHILODENDRON CONGO ROJO 10 INCH PHILODENDRON CONGO ROJO 10 INCH PHILODENDRON CONGO ROJO 10 INCH
PHILODENDRON CONGO ROJO GARDEN PHILODENDRON CONGO ROJO GARDEN PHILODENDRON CONGO ROJO GARDEN

 

CANNA LILY AMBASSADOR
SUMMER BLOOMER DARK RED FLOWERS
CLUSTERING TROPICAL COMPANION PLANT

 

TEN DAY SPECIAL 5G SIZE

Canna Lilies are a tropical or semi-tropical perennial plant.  They are not a true Lily but called a Lily.  They are probably most closely related to Gingers.  I've found the foliage is a bit less appealing in winter.  Then, in summer when it's warm, they do their thing with rapid growth of pretty foliage as shown here and a prolonged display of colorful blossoms.  They can take our coastal sun or part sun.  On special today is a difficult variety to obtain –
Ambassador.  It has dark red flowers in abundance.  They are just going out of blossom but will come back strong in late spring. 

TEN DAY SPECIAL 5G SIZE $60

Remember:  Mention this Blog Special for your discount


Canna Ambassador red blossom 5g Canna Ambassador red blossom 5g Canna Ambassador red blossom 5g
Canna Ambassador red blossom 5g Canna Ambassador red blossom 5g Canna Ambassador red blossom 5g

 

AECHMEA BLANCHETIANA
SPECIMEN BROMELIAD FOR SUN


SOME WILL TURN SOMEWHAT ORANGE OR RED OVER TIME
RARELY SEEN SPECIMEN SIZE


This sought-after Bromeliad is known for its large size and ability to tolerate full coastal sun.  Plants get up to four feet tall with yellow branched flowers that tower over the foliage.  (see photo).  These plants are in 7 or 15 gallon pots, suckering already and ready for acclimation to your garden.  They are huge and rarely seen available in this size.  In sun, these will get red in color.  Some are already very red.  There are yellow and orange forms.  The ones offering are supposed to pick up yellow and red over time.  These provide low profile color for sunny locations.  We have only limited numbers of these rare bromeliads and some are clustering.  Very limited supply currently.

Regular price these older 7 or 15 gallon $225
Sale price this size $190

Regular price 3 or 5 gallon $95
Sale price 3 or 5 gallon $80

Regular price 2 gallon $80
Sale price 2 gallon $65


AECHMEA BLANCHETIANNA YELLOW-GREEN 15G
AECHMEA BLANCHETIANNA RED 5G
AECHMEA BLANCHETIANNA 2G ORANGEADE
AECHMEA BLANCHETIANNA IN GARDEN WITH OTHER PLANTS

 

 

                                    WEDNESDAY, 2 APRIL, 2025

COCCOTHRINAX BARBADENSIS
SLENDER TALL AND CLEAN TRUNK


SMALLER GREEN LEAVES
LIKES SUN AND HEAT


I'm showing you a rare and very cool 5g plant.  This is Coccothrinax barbadensis.  It comes from Trinidad,  Venezuelan Antilles, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands and probably other Caribbean locations.  It is a taller species with a very thin, clean trunk.  Trunks have been described as "flagpoles" and get over forty feet tall.  With age, old leaf bases fall off giving a clean look.  It has fan leaves about five feet across.  Both upper and lower sides are green.  It likes sun, heat and is cold hardy into the twenties, probably about 25 degrees F. or so.

This is a 5g plant shown here.  It would be easy to ship.  We may have 15g size as well.  Coccothrinax are slow to grow and produce in containers.  They are much quicker in the ground.  This is a great starter size for you.  At this stage, a grower has over five or six years into producing a 5g plant as shown here. I am also showing some garden plants.  The last photo is one of our 15g nursery plants.  Of note, we may have smaller sizes available than are shown here.

Coccothrinax barbadensis Coccothrinax barbadensis Coccothrinax barbadensis
Coccothrinax barbadensis COCCOTHRINAX BARBADENSIS COCCOTHRINAX BARBADENSIS
Coccothrinax barbadensis Coccothrinax barbadensis Coccothrinax barbadensis

 

PHOTOS OF ASSORTED TROPICAL PLANTS
FAIRCHILD TROPICAL GARDEN - MIAMI, FL



INTERESTING AND UNUSUAL SPECIES


Several years ago my wife and I visited Fairchild Tropical Garden in Miami, Florida.  This is a large and public tropical garden that contains literally thousands of exotic and rare plants.  It specializes in palm trees but also has a vast assortment of cycads, tropical plants, Aroids, tropical trees and countless delights for the plant enthusiast.  It's as must if you ever visit the area.  Presented in random order below are some photos of what we saw.  All are labeled according to their identification by FTG.  I hope you enjoy this presentation.

Exotic Anthurium species
Exotic Anthurium species
Livistona concinna
Livistona concinna
Pseudophoenix sargentii
Pseudophoenix sargentii
Monstera deliciosa
Monstera deliciosa
Astrocaryum mexicana
Astrocaryum mexicana
Coccorthrinax crinita leaf
Coccorthrinax crinita leaf
Ceratozamia europohyllidia leaf
Ceratoz.europohyllidia leaf
Bismarckia nobilis
Bismarckia nobilis
Pentagonia macrophylla
Pentagonia macrophylla
Licuala grandis leaf
Licuala grandis leaf
Microcycas calocoma
Microcycas calocoma
Satakentia liukiensis
Satakentia liukiensis
Coccothrinax species
Coccothrinax species
Coccothrinax crinita trunk
Coccothrinax crinita trunk
Cryosophila williamsonii
Cryosophila williamsonii
Hyphanae dichotoma
Hyphanae dichotoma
Roystonea species
Roystonea species
Kerriodoxa elegans
Kerriodoxa elegans
Licuala grandis
Licuala grandis
Delonix floribunda
Delonix floribunda
Phoenix loureiroi var. loureiroi
Phoenix loureiroi var. loureiroi
Alcantarea imperialis
Alcantarea imperialis
Cycas ophiolitica
Cycas ophiolitica
Cycas thouarsii
Cycas thouarsii
Livistona marie
Livistona marie
Heliconia blossom
Heliconia blossom
Base of Pandanus species
Base of Pandanus species
Fruit of Pandanus species
Fruit of Pandanus species
Pachypodium lameri
Pachypodium lameri
Leaf Imprint in Concrete Step
Leaf Imprint in Concrete Step

 

ARENGA MICRANTHA 
LARGE SUCKERING PINNATE PALM FROM INDIA THAT TOLERATES SIGNIFICANT COLD



GREEN LEAVES WITH SILVER BACKS

IMPOSSIBLE TO FIND – PROBABLY ONE OF FEW ON THE MARKET
TEN DAY SPECIAL ON AN OLD AND LARGE 25 GALLON WE HAVE LEFT

This morning I'm showing you an impossible to find suckering palm from northern India, Tibet and surrounding areas.  Quite remarkably, its native habitat is at elevations of 5000 to 7500 feet.  As you'd suspect, it tolerates temperatures way below freezing, probably into the upper teens F.  I don't really know for sure as of yet.  But, it's felt to be the most cold hardy of the genus Arenga.  It's not a smalArenga.  It can get up to 20 feet with trunks about 8 inches (mature) in diameter.  Like other species of the genus, the trunks are hairy and a bit shaggy.  Leaves are large and silver colored on their underside.  It is a part day sun or filtered light species.

Shown here is a decades old 25 gallon nursery plant.  It was grown from seeds that we got about 15 years ago.  Yes, they are slow growing.  I have this one specimen and maybe one other.  It is a huge plant for its container.  The habitat photo by is by T. Spanner.  The last photo of a domestic plant is by Eric CFPACS. 

REGULAR PRICE 25 GALLON $650
TEN DAY SPECIAL SALE PRICE  PRICE $595

Arenga micrantha 25g Arenga micrantha 25g
Arenga micrantha 25g Arenga micrantha 25g Arenga micrantha 25g
Arenga micrantha 25g Arenga micrantha TS RPS Arenga micrantha Eric CFPACS

 

CHAMBEYRONIA MACROCARPA
THE FLAME THROWER PALM
NEW RED EMERGING LEAF


DARK GREEN CROWN SHAFT
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 GALLON SIZE


What good fortune is it that New Caledonia can claim to be the home of all Chambeyronia.  Included is this species, C. macrocarpa.  It is a slow growing, pinnate, crown shafted palm that gets to a height of about 30 feet.  It has a dark green to green-black crown shaft.  Compare this to C. hookeri above with it's yellow crown shaft.  Leaves are wide, thick and leathery to the touch.  With good culture, maybe you can get three new leaves a year.  About one in twenty plants fail to throw a new red leaf - rather, it remains green.  This is just bad luck and there's no way to predict which will do this.  Shown here are 15 gallon plants we're putting on sale.  We do have larger and smaller sizes available.  Coastal sun is tolerated although strong filtered light is ok for most areas.  This is a great garden palm.

REGULAR PRICE 15 GALLON $245
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 GALLON $215


Just mention this special when you buy.  I thank TS at RPS for usage of his photo below.

 
CHAMBEYRONIA MACROCARPA CHAMBEYRONIA MACROCARPA CHAMBEYRONIA MACROCARPA
CHAMBEYRONIA MACROCARPA CHAMBEYRONIA MACROCARPA CHAMBEYRONIA MACROCARPA
CHAMBEYRONIA MACROCARPA CHAMBEYRONIA MACROCARPA CHAMBEYRONIA MACROCARPA TS RPS

  

ROYSTONEA REGIA
THE CUBAN ROYAL PALM



TALL, SINGLE TRUNK SPECIES
ELEGANT WITH LONG CROWN SHAFT
SINGLE PLANTS AND MULTIPLES
TEN DAY 15 GALLON SIZE


This super popular palm is native to south Florida and Cuba.  It gets a very tall trunk with a height of forty feet or more.  The crown shaft is long and a prominent green.  The base of the trunk is swollen just above the ground.  Often, you'll also see bulging in the mid-trunk.  It is a full sun plant and some are growing it in desert areas with success - in full sun.  Cold tolerance is like a King Palm, about 25 degrees F.  The 15 gallon shown here is a double.  In this size we also have single trunk plants in addition to multiples.  Many in Southern California are growing this species quite well.  The 8th photo below was at the home of the late Luis Hooper in La Brea, CA.  There's a shortage of this species on the California market.  This species is also very quick growing.  With our 15g you will probably have leaves over the house in 3 to 4 years.  We have singles and multiples.  BTW, the 15 gallon shown below is over ten feet tall in its pot.  If this one sells, others are quite tall as well.

REGULAR PRICE LARGE 15 GALLON $245
TEN DAY SPECIAL OUR LARGE 15 GALLON ROYALS $225

Mention this Special for your discount.


  Roystonea regia 15g Roystonea regia 15g
Roystonea regia 15g Roystonea regia 15g
Roystonea regia garden Roystonea regia garden Roystonea regia garden

 

PHOENIX RUPICOLA
THE CLIFF DATE PALM

 

MEDIUM SIZE -THINNER TRUNK THAN CANARY
FAIRLY COLD HARDY
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 GALLON SIZE


I don't know if you've looked for this species, but the Cliff Date Palm is not so easy to find.  It is native to India and is about half the size of the Canary Island Palm in terms of trunk diameter and mature height.  Also, the crown is much smaller.  It is an armed species and has other characteristics of Phoenix like the induplicate leaflets (water held "in" - V shaped ).  But, many think this is the prettiest of all the Date Palms.  It typically gets fifteen to twenty-five feet tall.  The leaves are very pretty and green.  The crown is not overly large.  Leaves curve downwards.  Growth rate is medium, it tolerates full sun and is cold hardy into the mid-twenties or lower.  Shown here are our 15 gallon size which we are putting on sale.

 
REGULAR PRICE 15 GALLON $245
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 GALLON $215

Remember to mention this Special for this discount.  The isolated palm in the last row is from Balboa Park, San Diego.


PHOENIX RUPICOLA PHOENIX RUPICOLA PHOENIX RUPICOLA
PHOENIX RUPICOLA PHOENIX RUPICOLA PHOENIX RUPICOLA
PHOENIX RUPICOLA PHOENIX RUPICOLA  

 

BISMARCKIA SPECIES MAYOTTE ISLAND
THE RARE GREEN BISMARCKIA



BISMARCKIA BUT WITHOUT THE BLUE COLOR
VERY ATTRACTIVE, LARGER GREEN FAN PALM
TEN DAY SPECIAL OLD 15G SIZED PLANTS

One of the favorite characteristics of Bismarckia is the blue color to the leaves. But, there is a green variety on the island of Madagascar.  At another location, there is an endemic green Bismarckia known as the  "Mayotte Island" form.  There is very little published about these green forms of the Bismarck Palm.  It likes sun and is probably cold hardy into the low 20's F.  Most feel it's not quite as cold hardy as the blue form.  On these green Bismarckias, often you'll see red in the leaf stem or a hint of it on the leaves.  Of course, this is a full sun palm.  This is a very rare palm to find as everyone seeks out the blue type.  But, we have this more rare green form and have found they are showing nice cold hardiness to the low 20's F.  The plant shown below is about twelve years old.  We have a handful of them.

REGULAR PRICE 15G $250
TERN DAY SPECIAL 15G SIZE $225


Bismarckia nobilis green form 15g Bismarckia nobilis green form 15g Bismarckia nobilis green form 15g
Bismarckia nobilis green form 15g Bismarckia nobilis green form 15g Bismarckia nobilis green form 15g
Bismarckia nobilis green form 15g Bismarckia nobilis green Bismarckia nobilis green

 

COCCOTHRINAX BARBADENSIS
MEDIUM SIZED, NARROW TRUNK
VERY "CUTE PALM" WITH GREEN OR SILVER GREEN LEAVES


TEN DAY SPECIAL NICE 5 GALLON SIZE

We at the nursery are very proud that we offer a good selection of these interesting New World fan palms - Coccothrinax.  This species is native to the Caribbean region and gets to heights of about 30 feet in many decades.  Leaf color is green to silver-green and trunks are typically six inches thick or a bit more.  This species loves full hot sun and is cold tolerant into the mid-twenties F.  Many are growing it with good success.  In pots, all Coccothrinax are painfully slow.  It's taken us about six years to produce the 5g plants you see here.  We do have other sizes for sale and multiple other species of this genus.  In the ground they are much faster.

REGULAR PRICE 5G $145
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5G SIZE $120

Remember:  Mention this Special when you purchase to get this discount.


Coccothrinax barbadensis Coccothrinax barbadensis Coccothrinax barbadensis
Coccothrinax barbadensis Coccothrinax barbadensis Coccothrinax barbadensis
Coccothrinax barbadensis Coccothrinax barbadensis Coccothrinax barbadensis

 

SABAL CAUSIARUM
LARGE TRUNKED TROPICAL FAN PALM 


SMOOTH AND LIGHT COLORED TRUNK
SUPER COLD HARDY
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON SIZE

This is one of my favorite Sabal species.  It's native to various Caribbean Islands including Puerto Rico and Cuba.  It can get to height of at least 35 feet and has a trunk that is smooth and a light tan to gray color.  Trunks are thick, up to about 30 inches.  Leaf color is blue-green.  Growth rate is good and it likes sun.  Cold tolerance is into the mid-teens F.  The 5g size shown below are nice.  We’re putting this size on sale.  Get them in the ground and within a few years you’ll have a decent sized palm.  I’m showing some mature plants below as well. 

REGULAR PRICE 5 GALLON $135
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $115


Sabal causiarum 5g Sabal causiarum 5g Sabal causiarum 5g
Sabal causiarum 5g Sabal causiarum 5g Sabal causiarum 5g
Sabal causiarum Sabal causiarum Sabal causiarum garden

 

SABAL PALMETTO
THE PALMETTO PALM

MEDIUM SIZED GREEN FAN PALM
FAIRLY COLD HARDY
TEN DAY SPECIAL BAND SIZE

This medium to large fan palm is native to the United States and an assortment of Caribbean islands including Cuba.  It's native habitat extends as far north as North Carolina.  It is amazingly salt tolerant.  In Florida you can see it right up into the coastal dunes.  I've seen plants just a few feet from the bay at Tampa Bay and thriving.  Mature height is about 25 feet, sometimes taller. Leaves are green in color and this species has a trunk that has old retained leaf bases below the leaves.  This is a durable, hardy palm with obvious salt tolerance.  It's cold hardiness is into the mid teens F. and it prefers full sun for optimal growth.  However, it does tolerate partial shade.  Also, it can tolerate desert conditions if given adequate water.  Trunks have a "criss-cross" pattern of attached leaf bases.  Later the palm sheds these to show a fairly smooth appearing trunk.  With my comments above, you'd think there are lots of these available in CA.  This is not the case; they are hard to find.  Shown are some band sized plants that we germinated 2 years ago.  Finally, for those of you displaced from South Carolina, you can bring a little of your state to your present location by growing this palm.  Sabal palmetto is your state tree.  We can ship one right to your displaced location.

REGULAR PRICE BAND SIZE $55
TEN DAY SPECIAL BAND SIZE $47.50


Sabal palmetto  band Sabal palmetto  band Sabal palmetto  band
Sabal palmetto  band Sabal palmetto  Sabal palmetto

 

SABAL BRAZORIENSIS
DWARF FAN PALM NATIVE TO TEXAS

NATURAL HYBRID BETWEEN TWO SABAL SPECIES

 

VERY DIFFICULT TO FIND
TEN DAY SPECIAL BAND SIZED SEEDLING
S


 
Sabal brazoriensis is a naturally occurring dwarf hybrid fan palm that was discovered in Brazoria County, Texas.  It is a cross between Sabal minor (a small dwarf species) and Sabal palmetto.  Identifying this hybrid puzzled taxonomists until genetic studies found that (in the long ago past) these two species hybridized.  It's location presently is known only to occur in Brazoria County.  Leaves are green and very large for its height.  Mature heights range from ten to twenty feet. It is extremely slow growing - so it'll be short for quite a while.  Leaves are very costopalmate - as opposed to other species.  Trunks are thick.  We germinated and are growing some of this sought after species.  It is touted to be super cold hardy although I cannot give an accurate number for you.  Some say it'll take close to zero degrees F.

REGULAR PRICE THESE RARE BAND SIZED PLANTS $70
TEN DAY SPECIAL BAND SIZE $60



The photo of the garden specimen is by Brian F. Austin at PalmTalk.


Sabal brazoriensis band Sabal brazoriensis band Sabal brazoriensis band
Sabal brazoriensis band SYAGRUS OLERACEA 5g Sabal brazoriensis band
  Sabal brazoriensis palmtalk by Brian F. Austin  

    

DYPSIS PRESTONIANA
SINGLE TRUNK, BEAUTIFUL
A REAL WINNER!


SUPER RARE MADAGASCAR PALM
TEN DAY SPECIAL BAND SIZE

Discovered by John Dransfield and named after a U.K. executive of Macdonald's Hamburgers (who funded the expedition to Madagascar), this single trunk palm is new to the market, super rare and quite attractive.   It has orange-brown leaf bases at the point of trunk attachment, plumose leaves and gets to a height of about 25 to 30 feet.  It is single trunked with a medium thickness and prominent rings.  It takes full sun in coastal areas and, once established, is a good growing palm.  Shown here are our band sized seedlings.  On occasion we have larger sizes for sale.  These are easy to ship.  Growers tell us that this species takes temperatures into the mid-20's F.  I know of several enthusiasts who live in cool areas and now have fruiting specimens of this species.  It is an excellent grower.

REGULAR PRICE BAND SIZE $65
TEN DAY SPECIAL BAND SIZE $55

Remember:  Mention this Blog Special for this price.  Easy to mail order.  Habitat photo c/o TS at RPS.
 

Dypsis prestoniana Dypsis prestoniana Dypsis prestoniana
Dypsis prestoniana Dypsis prestoniana Dypsis prestoniana

 

CARYOTA URENS
THE GIANT MOUNTAIN FISHTAIL


FAST GROWING - SUPER TALL
REASONABLY COLD HARDY TALL BIPINNAT PALM
TEN DAY SPECIAL BAND SIZED SEEDLINGS

Yes, this species of Fishtail is super fast growing.  And, it's not unusual for one to get above 70 feet tall.  Some people love the grandeur of these palms.  And, for some, they want it "right now".  Well, this is an opportunity to satisfy that need.  Planted out, once established, this is a super fast growing palm.  It would not be unusual to go from a seedling to a height of 30 feet in six or seven years.  This species is native to northern Thailand and surrounding countries.  The trunk is about 16 inches or so thick and light tan in color.  The leaves are compound – bipinnate.  This means the main stem branches off into secondary leaf stems.  Leaflets are jagged at their ends.  Also, this is a monoecious palm that dies about three years after flowering  It wants full coastal sun.  It is taller than Caryota gigas and has shorter leaves and a thinner trunk.  We’re putting young two-leaf seedlings on sale.  Easy to mail order.  BTW, these seedlings have probably thrown another leaf since these photos below were taken. 

REGULAR PRICE BAND SIZE $65
TEN DAY SPECIAL THESE BAND SEEDLINGS $55

Easy to mail order.  Limited numbers available.


Caryota urens band Caryota urens band Caryota urens band
Caryota urens band Caryota urens Caryota urens
Caryota urens Caryota urens Caryota urens

 

 

DIOON MEROLAE
SLOW GROWING SMALL TO MEDIUM SIZED CYCAD


GRAY-GREEN LEAFLETS
TEN DAY SPECIAL OLDER BAND SIZED PLANTS

This is a slow growing New World cycad species that comes from Mexico.  It is very attractive.  One of the things that is particularly nice about this species is that the crown size is compact and not that large.  For this reason, it fits into a small sunny location in the garden where no other plant would work.  Its leaves are a silver-green in color (can be just green) and it holds many leaves.  An extremely old plant might have a foot or two of trunk.  In the wild there are specimens that are possibly a thousand years old with many meters of trunk, often leaning over toward the ground.  But, from a practical point of view, it is a small plant.  If you grow this species, you'll probably find that it will take fifty years or more to get three feet of trunk. 
 
Cold hardiness is into the low 20's F. and it prefers full sun except for harsh desert climates.  We offer many sizes of this species from seedlings up to trunked plants that are many decades old.  For mail orders, the band size is easy to ship.  These are not newly germinated seedlings but rather plants with an inch and a half or more of caudex.  Most germinated five years ago.  If you want larger, we do have citrus pot, 15g and boxed sized plants. I hope that you like this cycad; it's one of my favorites. For upscale landscaping, nothing beats it.

REGULAR PRICE THESE OLDER BAND SIZE JUVENILE PLANTS $125
TEN DAY SPECIAL PRICE THESE OLDER BAND SIZED PLANTS $105

BTW, if these don't sell out, all will be repotted into 5g pots shortly.

Dioon merolae band Dioon merolae band Dioon merolae band
Dioon merolae band Dioon merolae band Dioon merolae band
Dioon merolae Dioon merolae Dioon merolae

 

ENCEPHALARTOS TRISPINOSUS
BLUE SOUTH AFRICAN CYCAD



SOUGHT AFTER - SPINY LEAFLETS
LOVES SUN AND PRETTY COLD HARDY
TEN DAY SPECIAL NICE BAND PLANTS


Shown below is our band size plants of the desirable blue South African cycad, Encephalartos trispinosus.  Most people find it's very similar to E. horridus.  It is a small to medium sized mature blue cycad with leaflets that have prominent lobes.  But, be aware that this species is quite variable and has many forms.  There is even a spineless leaflet form.  It likes full sun and is cold hardy to about 22 degrees F.  These band sized plants are easy to ship.  The fifth photo shows a larger nursery plant and the last photo is a garden specimen.  Of note, these seedlings are pretty nice and probably ready to be repotted into a larger container. 

REGULAR PRICE BAND SIZE $75
TEN DAY SPECIAL BAND SIZE $65

Remember to mention this Blog Special for your discount.

ENCEPHALARTOS TRISPINOSUS band Encephalartos trispinosus Encephalartos trispinosus
Encephalartos trispinosus Encephalartos trispinosus Encephalartos trispinosus
Encephalartos trispinosus ENCEPHALARTOS TRISPINOSUS ENCEPHALARTOS TRISPINOSUS

 

ENCEPHALARTOS HILDEBRANDTII
LARGE SIZED GREEN CYCAD

 

UPRIGHT LEAVES – GOOD GROWER
TEN DAY SPECIAL CITRUS POT CYCADS

This species has a fairly wide distribution in the coastal regions of Kenya, Tanzania, Zanzibar Island (Tanzania) and into northern Mozambique.  Its habitat consists of rocky, sandy soil in dry coastal forest and bush.  This is a large sized species.  Leaves can reach three meters in length.  Over many centuries, stems become quite wide and can reach six meters or more!  This species can produce basal suckers, but this is not very common.  This is a fast growing cycad.  Crowns tend to stay erect, though can become wide with full crowns.  Leaflets and petioles are armed with sharp spines, though the leaflets have some flex to them.  This species is moderately rare among Encephalartos, but is quite rare in cultivation. It is tolerant of coastal full sun, but look better in partial sun.  For inland areas, I recommend this plant for partial sun or shade.  This plant is great for established gardens with canopy, or gardens with shade.  This is a fast growing species and requires space.  It will make a large showy plant and will enhance the tropical look of any garden in the right application!  The citrus pot size we’re offering on special have caudexes of about 4.5 inches - see first five pictures below.  They are ready to go into the garden or be repotted.  Mail order possible, weather permitting.  The citrus pot size is shown in the first five photos followed by a 15 gallon larger plant

REGULAR PRICE CITRUS POT THIS SIZE CAUDEX $520
TEN DAY SPECIAL CITRUS POT THIS SIZE $420



Encephalartos hildebrandtii cit pot 4.5 inches Encephalartos hildebrandtii cit pot 4.5 inches Encephalartos hildebrandtii cit pot 4.5 inches
Encephalartos hildebrandtii cit pot 4.5 inches Encephalartos hildebrandtii cit pot 4.5 inches Encephalartos hildebrandtii 15g
Encephalartos hildebrandtii Encephalartos hildebrandtii Encephalartos hildebrandtii

 

DIOON EDULE
SMALL TO MEDIUM SIZED MEXICAN CYCAD


FOR A CYCAD, VERY COLD HARDY
TOLERATES DESERT SUN - ONE OF BEST FOR THIS
TEN DAY SPECIAL BIG 15 GALLON PLANTS

Dioon edule is a typically small to medium sized sun-loving cycad from Mexico.  There are known to be about six different varieties of this species - all from different localities.  Leaves are typically green to blue-green.  Leaflets at pointed at the end and otherwise un-armed.  Dioon edule is one of the few cycads that tolerates hot direct desert sun.  The Sago Palm can't claim this ability.  Cold tolerance is excellent, being able to take cold weather into the teens F.  We recently got in a handful of great 15 gallon plants with caudexes of about 6 inches or larger.  They are gorgeous.

REGULAR PRICE THESE 15 GALLON PLANTS $700
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS GROUP OF CYCADS $575

This is a great buy.  But, remember to mention this Special for your discount when you purchase.  Mail order possible.

Dioon edule Dioon edule Dioon edule
Dioon edule Dioon edule Dioon edule
Dioon edule Dioon edule Dioon edule

 

BIRDS NEST ANTHURIUM
ANTHURIUM HOOKERI

THE PERFECT COMPANION PLANT


NEVER OVER ABOUT SIX FEET TALL
LEATHERY, DARK GREEN LEAVES
TEN DAY SPECIAL NICE 5 GALLON PLANTS


Enthusiast are always looking for attractive companion plants that don't get too big.  Shown here is what's called the "Birds Nest" Anthurium.  Most of these plants are felt to either be the species Anthurium hookeri or a hybrid of it.  They are good for filtered light situations and rarely get over six feet tall.  The leaves are long, wide and very thick to the touch.  Their leaf surface is wavy.  We’re offering our 5 gallon size on a Ten Day Special.  This is the size most people buy.  Cold hardiness is into the mid-twenties F.  Flowers are red, as are the tiny seeds.   These plants are real winners. These can be mail ordered.

REGULAR PRICE 5G THIS SPECIES $110
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $95

Remember:  Mention this Blog Only Special to get this price when you buy!  The last photo is c/o Wikipedia.


ANTHURIUM HOOKERI ANTHURIUM HOOKERI ANTHURIUM HOOKERI
BIRDS NEST ANTHURIUM  BIRDS NEST ANTHURIUM  ANTHURIUM HOOKERI
ANTHURIUM HOOKER ANTHURIUM HOOKER  ANTHURIUM HOOKER WIKIPEDIA 

 

BIRDSNEST FERN - ASPLENIUM NIDUS
EXOTIC UNDERSTORY FERN


LONG SHINY GREEN LEAVES
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON SIZE


It's been a while since I've presented this customer favorite - the Birdsnest Fern, Asplenium nidus.  They are an ideal understory plant for the garden floor but can also be grown inside the home or in a patio area.  Leaves are green and shiny.  They want filtered light and ample water.  Like most ferns, you don't want them to go dry.  A large specimen plant could have a crown spread of six or seven feet.  You have to keep snails away from them.  The plants on special are nice 5 gallon plants.  These can be mail ordered.

REGULAR PRICE THESE 5 GALLON PLANTS $85
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON $70

Remember to mention this Blog Special for this discount when you purchase.
The very nice photos below are by mysarawak Travelogue and HawaiianForest.com


Birds Nest Fern Birds Nest Fern Asplenium nidus Birds Nest Fern Asplenium nidus
Birds Nest Fern Asplenium nidus Birds Nest Fern Asplenium nidus Birds Nest Fern Asplenium nidus
Birds Nest Fern Asplenium nidus Birds Nest Fern by mysarawak Travelogue Birds Nest Fern by HawaiianForest.com

 

BLECHNUM GIBBUM FERN
"MINIATURE TREE FERN"

 

NICE 5G PLANTS
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5G PLANTS

This species never makes a large plant.  But, it does resemble the classic "Tree Fern".  It has a short, small trunk 3 to 4 inches in diameter, an overall height typically of under six feet and crown width of four feet.  It prefers filtered light and will tolerate temperatures into the 20's F.  People in the San Francisco area are growing this species.  Be aware that this species, like all ferns, needs water.

Note that there are other types of "Blechnum Ferns".  But, the variety shown is one of my favorites and I’m sure you’ll enjoy it in your garden.

REGULAR PRICE 5G THIS SPECIES $95
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5G $75


Just mention this blog only special when purchasing to get this price.  Note that the last photo is a 15 gallon plant from the nursery.  Note that we also have 15 gallon plants available as well. 


Blechnum Gibbum miniature tree fern Blechnum Gibbum miniature tree fern Blechnum Gibbum miniature tree fern
Blechnum Gibbum miniature tree fern Blechnum Gibbum miniature tree fern Blechnum Gibbum miniature tree fern
Blechnum gibbum Blechnum fern growinonthehedge website Blechnum Gibbum miniature tree fern

   

HAWAIIAN TI PLANTS 
GREAT COLOR FOR THE GARDEN
ASSORTMENT OF NEW VARIETIES AT NURSERY

 

AVAILABILITY CHANGES WEEKLY
SPECIAL ON THESE GORGEOUS PLANTS

Cordyline Hawaiian Ti plants are a great way to add color to the garden.  They easily acclimate to filtered light growing conditions in our area but can be solely acclimated to coastal sun.  Most don't get much over six feet tall.  They have thin trunks and can take a freeze with some damage.  Severe cold will kill them.  Leaf color varies from pastels to reds to green and black.  Shown here four different varieties of different Hawaiian Ti plants.  All are different and there's one that is predominantly pastel colors.  Remember, availability of each type changes ever several days.

REGULAR PRICE THESE 3 GALLON VARIETIES OF HAWAIIAN TI $60
TEN DAY SPECIAL THESE 3 GALLON TI'S $50


 
Hawaiian Ti Cordyline fruiticosa Hawaiian Ti Cordyline fruiticosa Hawaiian Ti Cordyline fruiticosa
Hawaiian Ti Cordyline fruiticosa Hawaiian Ti Cordyline fruiticosa Hawaiian Ti Cordyline fruiticosa
Hawaiian Ti Cordyline fruiticosa Hawaiian Ti Cordyline fruiticosa Hawaiian Ti Cordyline fruiticosa
Hawaiian Ti Cordyline fruiticosa Hawaiian Ti Cordyline fruiticosa Hawaiian Ti Cordyline fruiticosa

 

 

                                    MONDAY, 31 MARCH, 2025

KENTIOPSIS OLIVIFORMIS
A GREAT CROWN SHAFTED PALM FOR SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

 

SINGLE TRUNK - MEDIUM MATURE HEIGHT
FAIRLY EASY TO GROW IN SOUTHER CALIFORNIA

I've discussed this great New Caledonian species before because it is such a good species for those of us in Southern California.  It comes from high elevation in its native habitat, is a good growing palm and can tolerate full sun easily along the coastal strip.  Its cold hardiness is down to about 23 degrees, better than the King Palm or Kentia Palm.  It has an average trunk diameter of eight to ten inches and a mature height of usually about thirty feet.  It can also be grown in part day sun or strong filtered light. 

Shown here is a nice 25g plant along with other sizes.  You'll notice that the leaf color in the sun is blue-green in a way.  It is certainly not a lime green color.  Also, some new leaves may emerge with a hint of red color.  Growth rate is good.  We have a reasonable assortment of all sizes although our larger plants are almost sold out.  The third row of photos show garden specimens.  This species is highly recommended. 


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kENTIOPSIS OLIVIFORMIS kENTIOPSIS OLIVIFORMIS kENTIOPSIS OLIVIFORMIS
kENTIOPSIS OLIVIFORMIS Kentiopsis oliviformis kENTIOPSIS OLIVIFORMIS
Kentiopsis oliviformis Kentiopsis oliviformis kENTIOPSIS OLIVIFORMIS

 

DIOON SPINULOSUM
A CUSTOMER FAVORITE CYCAD
GREEN LEAVES, ELEGANT
LOTS OF SIZES TO CHOOSE FROM

Although you can't tell from the photos here, this cycad species can get quite tall.  I've seen photos from habitat with what appears to be over 20 feet of trunk.  Dioon spinulosum is native to tropical areas in Mexico where it grows in limestone forests.  Trunks don't get overly thick, typically 12 to 14 inches thick.  With age, this can be more.  Leaves are green and mildly armed.  Leaf length is about six feet.  My preference is to grow this species in filtered light.  Cold tolerance is into the mid twenties F.  Be aware, to get a foot or two of trunk can take a few decades.  At the nursery we usually have a good selection of this species from small to large.  Photos below shown some nursery plants as well as plants in gardens.
 


Dioon spinulosum Dioon spinulosum Dioon spinulosum
Dioon spinulosum  Dioon spinulosum  dIOON SPINULOSUM
Dioon spinulosum  Dioon spinulosum  Dioon spinulosum 

 

VEITCHIA WININ
FAILY NARROW TRUNKED TROPICAL PINNATE PALM
GROWS WELL IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA


SINGLE TRUNK - FULL SUN
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 GALLON SIZE


This single trunk pinnate trunk is native to Vanuatu.  We have been growing it for years at the Nursery.  In Southern CA expect a mature height of about 30 feet.  In the wild they have reached about 50 feet.  The trunk is narrow for a Veitchia.  Trunks have prominent rings.  Leaflets are pinnate and green with ragged ends.  This is a very rare palm and endangered in the wild.  We have only a few 15g available.  It wants full sun and is cold hardy into the upper 20's F.

REGULAR PRICE 15 GALLON $275
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 GALLON $245

VEITCHIA WININ 15g VEITCHIA WININ 15g VEITCHIA WININ 15g
VEITCHIA WININ 15g VEITCHIA WININ 15g VEITCHIA WININ 15g
Veitchia winin garden Veitchia winin garden Veitchia winin garden

 

LIVISTONA LANUGINOSA
THE CAPE RIVER LIVISTONATHE WOOLY LIVISTONA



TALL FAN PALM WITH THIN TRUNK
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 GALLON SIZE

This Australian fan palm is a very interesting species and also known as the "Wooly Livistona".  It is apparently threatened in habitat.   In the northeastern part of Australia it lives at an altitude of 200 meters.   It reaches a height of over fifty feet with a trunk that’s about a foot thick.  Leaves are bluish or blue-green, stiff and waxy.  Leaf stems have barbs and leaves extend out six to eight feet.  It is most similar to Livistona marie but, by report, has larger purple fruit.  It is one of the most rare species of this genus.  It enjoys full hot sun.  Exact cold tolerance is unclear but probably into the mid-twenties F.  We have a limited number of 15g which we’re putting on special.  The habitat photo is by Darrel Occonor, AU.

REGULAR PRICE 15G SIZE $245
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15G SIZE $220

  LIVISONA LANUGINOSA DARREL OCCONOR AU

 

CYPHOPHOENIX ELEGANS
THE ELEGANT PALM

MEDIUM SIZE – THIN TRUNK – CROWN SHAFTED
NEAR IMPOSSIBLE TO FIND IN LARGE SIZE
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 GALLON SIZE


This species is from New Caledonia in the northern part of the island.  It is of similar height to C. nucele and has the same trunk diameter.  The crown shaft on C. elegans is slightly more swollen than that of C. nucele.  The crown shaft is also more of a green color, but can show silver.  The leaflets are thinner and, as you can see, the leaves curve downward as opposed to the stiff, upright leaves of nucele.  Another important difference between the two is that the leaves of C. elegans are keeled whereas the leaves of nucele are more flat.  Of note, on both species the bare petiole (stem with no leaves) is very short.  This helps you identify this genus. 

Shown here is an oversized 15 gallon plant.  Also shown are photos of mature plants.  It's easy to appreciate how beautiful and not overly large it is.  This species should be started in filtered light and be allowed to grow into some sun if you live along the coast.  Inland full sun is too harsh for this species.  Cold hardiness is into the mid-twenties F.

REGULAR PRICE LARGE SIZED 15 GALLON $285
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE 15 GALLON $250

Remember to mention this Special to get this price.  Limited numbers available. 


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Cyphophoenix elegans Cyphophoenix elegans
Cyphophoenix elegans Cyphophoenix elegans Cyphophoenix elegans

 

CHAMAEDOREA CATARACTARUM
THE CAT PALM



A SEMI-DWARF CLUSTERING PALM
SEMI-DWARF TO SIX FEET
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 GALLON SIZE

This species of palm has been sold under the name "Cat Palm", which is an abbreviation for "cataractarum".   For Chamaedoreas and in the past, it was fairly easy to find.  Nowadays it's very difficult to find, especially with mature size as shown here.  It is a clustering palm that gets six feet tall.  It really doesn't form any trunk.  It likes water as it has a native habitat near river beds.  It is cold hardy into the mid 20's F. and I'd recommend, at most, a few hours of sun or filtered light.  It is native to the southern areas of Mexico and possibly into areas of Central America.  With less than adequate water it tends to look scrappy.  At the nursery, we offer mostly large plants, either 10 or 15 gallon size.  They typically are suckering with a near mature height.

REGULAR PRICE THIS SIZE $245
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $210

Remember to mention this Blog Special for your discount.


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Chamaedorea cataractarum Chamaedorea cataractarum Chamaedorea cataractarum
Chamaedorea cataractarum Chamaedorea cataractarum Chamaedorea cataractarum

 

LACCOSPADIX AUSTRALASICA
SINGLE TRUNK MOUNTAIN FORM




BEST GROWING SPECIES OF THE GENUS
RESEMBLES THE KENTIA PALM
TEN DAY SPECIAL MULTIPLES 15 GALLON SIZE

When one considers the species Laccospadix australasica, he has to realize that there are different forms depending on native habitats and localities.  There are also single trunk and suckering forms.  The one for sale here is the single trunk mountain form.  I feel it's the best subspecies one can purchase.   It doesn't throw the new red leaf although occasionally you see a bit of bronze in the new leaf (as shown below).  This variety of the L. australasica is fairly easy to grow in our area.  I can’t predict if your plant will sucker or not - but I suspect it'll be single trunk like the seed bearing parent.  The seeds for these plants today came from a local flowering tree here in Encinitas.  This variety has thinner leaves that are dull green in color, trunks about six inches thick and reaches a height of 20 feet or a bit more.  It sort of looks like a Kentia Palm.  I'd recommend morning sun, strong filtered light or perhaps several hours of daily sun.  Cold tolerance is into the mid-twenties F.  As shown below, sometimes we’ll plant more than one to a pot.  This is the case with the 15 gallon size on Special.

 

REGULAR PRICE 15G $265
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $240

Note:  The two mother plants we collected seeds on have succumbed to gophers.  So, our days of offering this species are near an end.  We have extremely limited numbers available.  Mention this Special for your discount.  

 

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Laccospadix australasica 15g multiple Laccospadix australasica 15g multiple Laccospadix australasica 15g multiple
Laccospadix australasica 15g multiple Laccospadix australasica Laccospadix australasica

 

LACCOSPADIX AUSTRALASICA
SUCKERING OR SINGLE TRUNK PINNATE PALM


EASY TO GROW
RESEMBLES THE KENTIA PALM
TEN DAY SPECIAL LARGE 5G


FOR SPECIES DESCRIPTION, SEE ABOVE


REGULAR PRICE 5G $165
TEN DAY SPECIAL LARGE 5G $135

Mention this Special at the time of purchase for this discount. 
 


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Laccospadix australasica Laccospadix australasica Laccospadix australasica
Laccospadix australasica Laccospadix australasica Laccospadix australasica

  

KENTIOPSIS PYRIFORMIS
SUPER RARE SINGLE TRUNK PINNATE PALM



NATIVE TO NEW CALEDONIA
THIN TRUNK - VERY ELEGANT

TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON SIZE

This is a single trunk, crown shafted pinnate palm native to New Caledonia.  Many feel it's the prettiest species of this genus.  It gets to a height of about 40 feet or more and has a thin trunk.  Leaves are upright, green and arched.  They are keeled and green in color.  The crown shaft is a copper color, covered with a white wax.  It can be grown in some sun, depending on where you live.  It's probably best to start it in bright filtered light and let it work its way into overhead sun.  Growth rate is good, comparable or faster than K. oliviformis.  Cold tolerance is down to about a freeze.  This is an extremely difficult species to find for sale nowadays.  I have a limited number of 5 gallon plants we’re putting on special.  They are nicely sized for as 5 gallon.  Newly emergent leaves are red as shown in the next to last photo below of a prior Nursery plant.  This new red leaf is a typical trait of New Caledonian palm species.  This is an extremely rare species and we rarely have them for sale.

REGULAR PRICE 5 GALLON $155
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON $135


 Photo of garden plant by TS at RPS.


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KENTIOPSIS PYRIFORMIS 5g KENTIOPSIS PYRIFORMIS 5g KENTIOPSIS PYRIFORMIS 5g
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DYPSIS LEPTOCHEILOS
THE TEDDY BEAR PALM


EVERYONE LOVES THIS PALM

ONE OF THE BEST MADAGASCAR PALMS
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON SIZE

The Teddy Bear Palm has become super popular because it grows well in Southern California, has a rusty colored, fuzzy crown shaft, has a silver, ringed trunk and doesn't get too tall.  For most enthusiasts, it's among the "top ten" Madagascar palms.  Mature height is about 25 feet.  Right on the coast it does well with full sun.  Cold hardiness is about 25 degrees F.  Growth rate is medium.  One can grow it in part day sun as well.  The average enthusiast, once he sees a mature plant, just "has to have one".   Expect a mature height in California of about 25 feet or a bit more.  Trunk diameter is usually about eight inches.  The crown shaft is the most prominent trait - fuzzy, rusty red and quite touchable.  The latter trait is why it's called the "Teddy Bear Palm".  We’re putting five on Sale but only have a handful available..

REGULAR PRICE 5G SIZE $145
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $125

Mention this Special for your discount.


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Dypsis leptocheilos Dypsis leptocheilos Dypsis leptocheilos
Dypsis leptocheilos Dypsis leptocheilos Dypsis leptocheilos



EUTERPE EDULIS
THIN, SINGLE TRUNK PINNATE PALM
EXOTIC AND TROPICAL APPEARING



SMOOTH CROWN, COLORED CROWN SHAFT

TEN DAY SPECIAL ONE GALLON SIZE

Euterpe edulis is a fun palm to grow because it is super attractive, has a narrow trunk and a beautiful, smooth crown shaft.  I have had several in my garden.  On mine, the crown shafts were a purple-green color but it's more common to see them as a lime green.  Maximum height is about thirty feet with about a four inch thick trunk.  Leaves tend to arch down and leaf color is green.  Typically and most successful is to start in filtered light and work it's way into full sun along the coast.  It's cold hardy into the upper twenties F.  Anticipate a plant life of about thirty years.  Also of note is the fact that the hearts of this palm are edible and a delicacy in many areas.  The size on special are in one gallon pots.  These would be a starter size.  They would be easy to ship, weather permitting.

REGULAR PRICE ONE GALLON $75
TEN DAY SPECIAL ONE GALLON $65

Remember to mention this Blog Special when purchasing to get this price.  The last photo is c/o Wikipedia.


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Euterpe edulis Euterpe edulis Euterpe edulis
Euterpe edulis Euterpe edulis Euterpe edulis Wikipedia


WODYETIA BIFURCATA
THE FOXTAIL PALM

THIN TRUNK, FLUFFY GREEN LEAVES, MEDIUM SIZED MATURE
TEN DAY SPECIAL ONE GALLON SIZE


The Foxtail Palm, Wodyetia bifuracata, is native to Queensland, Australia and is a single trunk palm.  It gets to about twenty-five feet height, has fluffy green plumose leaves, is crown shafted as shown below and is single trunk.  It has a thin trunk, usuall mature about six to eight inches.  It is a great species for more inland areas that see a fair amount of heat.  It does love heat and sun.  Although some like to plant this species in colonies of two or three plants, it looks great as a stand-alone single palm. Because it wants sun, it should not be put in a shady area.  Cold hardiness is about 23 to 25 degrees F.  We’re putting shippable 1 gallon on sale.   

REGULAR PRICE
ONE GALLON $65
TEN DAY SPECIAL
ONE GALLON $52.50


Remember:  Mention this Blog Special when you purchase


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Wodyetia bifurcata 1g Wodyetia bifurcata 1g Wodyetia bifurcata 1g
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CHAMAEDOREA FRONDOSA
SUPER RARE UNDERSTORY DWARF PALM


SINGLE STEM - BIFID COMPLETE LEAVES
A TRULY UNUSUAL COLLECTOR PALM
TEN DAY SPECIAL BAND SIZED SEEDLINGS

This is a rare and almost never available single trunk dwarf palm with a mature height of two feet.  Its trunk is very narrow and leaves are plicated (ridged) as shown below.  It is an understory palm and wants filtered light.  It is native to mountain cloud forests in Honduras.  It has a cold tolerance in the mid to upper twenties F. and has been successfully grown by enthusiasts in So California.  We may be one of the only nurseries around offering this species.  You want to give it ample water and to not let it go dry.  It is a dioecious species so you'll need several to get both sexes if you want to produce seeds.  We're offering band sized seedlings on sale and have very limited numbers.  These can be mail ordered.  Our band sized seedlings are shown in the first five photos below followed an older one gallon plant.  Because of it's rarity, I don't have any garden photos that are better than our 5 gallon photos.  Mail order should be easy.  The last photo is c/o Palmpedia.

REGULAR PRICE BAND SIZE $85
TEN DAY SPECIAL THESE SUPER RARE BAND SEEDLINGS $65


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ROYSTONEA OLERACEA
THE SOUTH AMERICAN ROYAL PALM



TALL PINNATE PALM WITH LUSH GREEN FOLIAGE
LONG PROMINENT CROWN SHAFT
TEN DAY SPECIAL SEEDLINGS IN BANDS


This species of Royal Palm is native to the lower Caribbean Islands and northern South America.  References say it can reach heights of sixty feet but I've personally seen a grove of 100 year old trees in New Caledonia that surpass 100 feet.  They are fast growing, have green leaves, a prominent crown shaft and hold their leaves typically in the upper half of the leaf-crown sphere.  They want sun and are cold hardy to about 25 degrees F.  On sale are one year old band sized seedlings.  They are quite tall for their containers.

REGULAR PRICE BAND SIZE $65
TEN DAY SPECIAL BAND SIZE $55


Easy to mail order.


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Roystonea oleracea band Roystonea oleracea Roystonea oleracea band

 

SUPER UNUSUAL ENCEPHALARTOS HYBRID
F2 HYBRID WITH E. WOODII POLLEN



ENCEPHALARTOS (E. NATALENSIS X E. WOODII) X (ENCEPHALARTOS HORRIDUS X E. WOODII)
TEN DAY SPECIAL CITRUS POT SIZE

This should prove to be one of the most interesting hybrid Encephalartos available on the market.  It is an F2 hybrid.  These were done from domestic plants in Southern California.  The hybridizer took pollen from the E. horridus x woodii to pollinate a receptive female of E. natalensis x woodii.  As most know, E. woodii is extinct in the wild and only male plants are known to exist.  E. horridus x woodii (Encephalartos "horwood") is one of the most sought after hybrids around.  I've shown multiple photos of the plants on Special as well as close up photos of the leaves of both parents.  Caudex size is about 2 inches.

REGULAR PRICE THIS HYBRID CIRTUS POT $295
TEN DAY SPECIAL CITRUS POTS THIS HYBRID $245


I have limited numbers available.  Easy to mail order.


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Encephalartos (natalensis x woodii) x (horridus x woodii) Encephalartos (natalensis x woodii) Encephalartos (horridus x woodii)

 

ENCEPHALARTOS AEMULANS
GREEN, RARE CYCAD FROM SOUTH AFRICA



CRITICALLY ENDANGERED IN THE WILD
SPECIAL VERY LARGE BAND PLANTS


This species of green South African cycad is a medium sized mature plant with trunks up to about five feet.  They are un-branched and have green leaves that are about five feet long.  The leaves are straight and leaflets point toward the end of the leaf.  In the wild stands in the Natal area of RSA, there are only about a hundred plants remaining.  Shown here in the first row of photos are 4 to 5 year old band plants - very large for their container.  The second row of photos show a huge boxed specimen and a 15 gallon at our nursery.  The last row shows domestic plants and a close up of the leaflets. 

We're putting older band seedlings on sale.  They'd be easy to mail order.  In our area, this is a full sun plant with a cold hardiness into the low 20's F.  On this band size we only have a handful left.

REGULAR PRICE THESE BANDS $75
TEN DAY SPECIAL BAND SIZE $65


We, of course, have other sizes of this species for sale.


ENCEPHALARTOS AEMULANS ENCEPHALARTOS AEMULANS BAND ENCEPHALARTOS AEMULANS
Encephalartos aemulans Encephalartos aemulans ENCEPHALARTOS AEMULANS
Encephalartos aemulans Encephalartos aemulans Encephalartos aemulans

 

CERATOZAMIA KUESTERIANA
SMALL TO MEDIUM SIZED CYCAD

 
COLORFUL EMERGING NEW LEAVES

INLAND FILTERED LIGHT OR COASTAL SUN
TEN DAY SPECIAL CITRUS POT SIZE AS SHOWN

This attractive cycad comes from the Sierra Mountain Range in Mexico near Tamaulipas.  There is grows among overhead oak trees.  It is a small to medium sized plant, perhaps at most getting a four foot tall caudex.  Leaf length is four to five feet.  Leaflets are long and narrow, coming to a point.  Leaflet color is green.  But, newly emerging leaves are a brown-red as shown below.  With the 8th photo by Ian Edwards below, you can see how attractive a new swirl of leaves can be.  Petioles can be smooth or armed with small spines.

This is an easy to grow species.  It can take coastal full sun but inland demands filtered light.  Cold tolerance is to the low 20's F.  This species is being grown in northern CA and in some other states where they see cooler weather.  I’m showing you two plants in citrus pots with new reddish-brown emerging leaves.  Caudex sizes are 3 to 3.5 inches.  Soil should be well draining in the garden.  This species also makes an attractive containerized patio plant. Supply of these is very limited and they're hard to find for sale.

REGULAR PRICE THIS SIZE CITRUS POT $525
TEN DAY SPECIAL - THIS SIZE $445

Remember to mention this Special at the time of purchase to get this discounted price. 

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Ceratozamia kuesteriana cit pot 3 and 3.5 inches Ceratozamia kuesteriana cit pot 3 and 3.5 inches Ceratozamia kuesteriana cit pot 3 and 3.5 inches
Ceratozamia kuesteriana cit pot 3 and 3.5 inches Ceratozamia kuesteriana Ian Edwards Pacsoa Ceratozamia kuesteriana

 

ENCEPHALARTOS LEHMANNII
RARE BLUE SOUTH AFRICAN CYCAD FOR FULL COASTAL SUN
OFFERING OF SIXTY YEAR OLD SPECIMEN CYCAD

 

A FAVORITE AMONG CYCAD ENTHUSIASTS
TEN DAY SPECIAL SIXTY YEAR OLD PLANT IN 25 GALLON CONTAINER

This is a popular blue cycad from the Eastern Cape area of South Africa.  I say “popular” because some people don't like spines and prickles.  The leaflets of this species are narrow with only a point at the end.  They are nothing as gnarly as E. horridus.  The leaves and crown are very neat and uniform.  The nearest species to this one is Encephalartos princeps.  Trunks of E. lehmannii can get to five feet, but one with two to three feet of trunk is very old.  Leaves average about four feet long and are strongly curled.  Sometimes they'll almost do a 180 or more degree re-curve.  Leaf color is intensely blue like E. horridus.  But, you'll only see this color with full, hot sun.  In shade or inside a greenhouse they are often green because they are not getting full sun and have lots of humidity.  Cold hardiness is about 21 to 22 degrees F.  In the desert only give it a few hours sun. 

Shown below is an approximately sixty year old E. lehmannii of unknown sex.  It came from a private older cycad collection.  It's in a 25 gallon container and was dug two years ago.  It didn't miss a beat after being dug and has thrown at least two new sets of leaves.  The caudex is 16 inches wide and 29 to 30 inches tall.  This is probably the largest of this species for sale in the Western U.S.  This plant is so big and heavy that it would need professional delivery.  I only have one of this size.  It is shown in the first seven photos below.  The last habitat photot is by M.R.   

REGULAR PRICE THIS SIX YEAR OLD SPECIMEN $6900
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS ACTUAL CYCAD SPECIMEN $5500


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Encephalartos lehmannii 25g caudex 16 x 29 inches Encephalartos lehmannii 25g caudex 16 x 29 inches Encephalartos lehmannii 25g caudex 16 x 29 inches
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Encephalartos lehmannii Encephalartos lehmannii Encephalartos lehmannii

 

REX BEGONIA - FIREWOMAN
UNUSUAL MULTI-COLORED LEAVES


NICE COMPANION PLANT
TEN DAY SPECIAL 1 GALLON SIZE

Begonia are a very large class of plants, sometimes used in the garden and patio but also as houseplants.  There are about 1500 different species or hybrids.  This particular variety – Rex Begonia Firewoman - is different and very colorful.  Leaves show prominent pink/red color with silver and purple bands.  But they are not the easiest Begonia to grow.  Leaves have a crinkled texture.  They like filtered light with soil that is slightly damp but not soggy.  It’s usually said that this species is for zones 10 and 11.  We’ve found they can go down to almost a freeze.  These plants have will have smaller pink blossoms in summer. 

REGULAR PRICE 1 GALLON $50
TEN DAY SPECIAL 1 GALLON $40


Mention this Special for your discount


REX BEGONIA REX BEGONIA REX BEGONIA
REX BEGONIA REX BEGONIA REX BEGONIA

  

DRACENA DRACO
THE DRAGON TREE


LIMITED NUMBER PLANTS OF ONE GALLON SIZE AVAILABLE
IN GROUND MAKES MEDIUM SIZED MATURE TREE
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE

This species of Dracena actually makes a rather large tree.  It has thick silver leaves.  It is native to the Canary Islands.  It has the peculiar habit that, after a lengthy time, any given branch stops growing and then bifurcates or trifurcates, giving a very branched pattern. The trunk can get quite thick.  It has fragrant white blossoms.  It likes full sun and is cold hardy only into the mid-twenties F.  Shown here is our one gallon size which we're putting on sale.  This tree wants full sun and does get rather large (see photo below). 

REGULAR PRICE ONE GALLON $55
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $45


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Dracena draco 1g Dracena draco 1g Dracena draco 1g
Dracena draco 25g Dracena draco Dracena draco garden, mautre and branching

 

THE MOOSEHORN FERN
PLATYCERIUM SUPERBUM

 


GROWS EPIPHYTICALLY
MOUNT ON WOOD OR TREE TRUNK
DIFFICULT PLANT TO FIND - CAN BE SHIPPED

TEN DAY SPECIAL NICELY SIZED AND MOUNTED PLANT

Platycerium are a type of fern that we know as the "Staghorn Fern".  But, the normal type you see, P. bifurcatum, has deer antler types of leaves.  They are narrow and reach out from the attaching shield.  But, there's another type known as the "Moosehorn Fern" where the leaves are entire, stretching across the width of the plant.  Mature, they look entirely different.  These leaves can get up to six feet across – one giant shield like leaf.  They are not easy to find.  The standard Staghorn is not difficult to locate.  Both are an epiphytic type of plant that can be mounted on a tree trunk or grown on a flat wooden base.  They are not hard to care for but you don't want to let them go dry.  I water them by just spraying with a hose and occasionally give them some liquid fertilizer mixed into the water.  You want to water to hit the plant from above – like rain.  They can take a bit of sun or strong filtered light.  Cold hardiness is typically into the mid to perhaps low twenties F.  The plants we have presently are nicely sized.  The plant shown below has a shield that is about 12 inches wide and mounted on wood.  It's shown in the first three photos.  (Almost sold out!)

REGULAR PRICE MOOSEHORN FERN THIS SIZE $350

TEN DAY SPECIAL MOOSEHORN FERN THIS SIZE
$295

I can mail order these but they take a surprising large box to ship.  The last photo is a great picture and was taken by floragreatlakes.info website.

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MOOSEHORN FERN Platycerum superbum MOOSEHORN FERN Platycerum superbum MOOSEHORN FERN Platycerum superbum
Playcereum superbum Moosehorn Fern Playcereum superbum Moosehorn Fern Moosehorn Fern Platycerium superbum by floragreatlakes.info website

 

DYCKIA SPECIES
RARE COLD HARDY TERRESTRIAL BROMELIAD



SILVER-RED LEAVES
WATER CONSERVING - LOVE HEAT AND SUN
TEN DAY SPECIAL SIZE SHOWN BELOW


Dyckia are are rare terrestrial Bromeliad.  I.e., they live in the ground or nestle between rocks.  As a group, they are much more cold tolerant than ordinary Bromeliads.  There are reports of them surviving temperatures into the teens F.  They also love full sun and blazing heat.  The plants on special are old clumps of plants.  Leaf color is silver with a hint of pink or red.  I don't recall the blossom color.  I'd estimate the age of these clumps at more than ten years.  They are in 2 or 3 gallon pots and can be mail ordered.  Only a couple left in stock.

REGULAR PRICE  THESE OLD CLUMPS $125
TEN DAY SPECIAL THESE CLUMPS $95


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THE LEATHER FERN
RUMOHRA ADIANTIFORMIS



GETS ABOUT 2 FEET TALL
TOLERATES COASTAL SUN
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON SIZE

The leather fern is a very useful sun because it'll take full coastal sun and it doesn't get overly large.  It normally is about 18 inches tall although there are forms which can get over 2 feet tall.  Leaves are green.  They are easy to care for.  Cold tolerance is about 25 degrees F.  Although most ferns like water, this variety can be watered a bit less.  They are very durable and easy to grow.  If planted densely, it becomes a ground cover.

REGULAR PRICE 5 GALLON $85
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON $65


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leather fern leather fern
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PAVONIA MULTIFLORA
BRAZILIAN CANDLES

RED BLOSSOMS IN SHADE!


AND, BLOSSOMS ALL YEAR LONG!
TEN DAY SPECIAL ONE GALLON SIZE


In the past I introduced you to this interesting and super rare plant from Brazil.  This species in unique because it grows in the shade, never gets over about eight feet tall, blossoms in the shade and never stops blossoming.  Yes, in the dead of winter you'll see red blossoms.  And, these trees are prolific.  When mature, these trees will have twenty to thirty blossoms year-round.   This species is an open appearing plant with foliage and blossoms at the ends of its small trunks.  Blossom size is two to three inches in length.  Pictures here show them quite well.  This species is also very difficult to find.  The plants on sale are starter plants.  But, grow them on.  It’s well worth it.

REGULAR PRICE ONE GALLON $50
TEN DAY SPECIAL ONE GALLON $40


Just mention this Blog Only Special for your discount when you purchase.  Of note, small plants should blossom by spring but it’ll take five years or more to get an overhead wide tree.  Previous larger plants at the nursery shown below as well.


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PAVONIA MULTIFLORA PAVONIA MULTIFLORA
Pavonia multiflora Pavonia multiflora Pavonia multiflora
Pavonia multiflora Pavonia multiflora Pavonia multiflora

 

ENSETE VENTRICOSUM "MAURELII"
THE RED BANANA



LARGE SINGLE TRUNK TROPICAL PLANT
RED COLOR TO FOLIAGE

TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON SIZE

On sale are nice five gallon plants of the Red Banana, Ensete ventricosum mauerlii.  This is a quick growing tropical plant that can get to ten to fifteen feet tall and grows in full coastal sun.  Leaves are green with prominent red to both the dorsal and ventral sides.  Trunks are at least 18 inches thick and leaves are fleshy and soft - typical of bananas and Ensete.  It does not be edible fruit.  Cold hardiness is down to about a freeze.  Colder weather damages the leaves in winter.  This is a fast growing plant but typically only lives for 5 to 7 years before flowering and dying.  We're putting our oversized 5 gallon on Special.  This size can be mail ordered.  I don’t have experience with interior growing but many have bought this size as a “house plant” with no complaints yet.  But, if you do this, give it lots of light.  Garden photo below by Container Crazy CT & Linda Cochran. Of note, our 5 gallon are prsently taller and bigger than shown here.

REGULAR PRICE 5 GALLON $95

TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON $85

 

ENSETE MAURELII 5g ENSETE MAURELII 5g ENSETE MAURELII 5g
ENSETE MAURELII 5g ENSETE MAURELII 5g ENSETE MAURELII 5g
ENSETE VENTRICOSUM "MAURELII" by Linda Cochran Red Banana by CRAZY CT website  

 

 

                                    FRIDAY, 28 MARCH, 2025

PRITCHARDIA PALMS - THE HAWAIIAN FAN PALM
SINGLE TRUNK, SOLITARY GREEN LEAF FAN PALM


MANY SPECIES - DIFFERENT SIZES AND APPEARANCES

A NICE WAY TO ADD DIVERSITY TO THE GARDEN

GARDEN SPECIMENS AND NURSERY PLANTS


This genus is mostly native to Hawaii, but some species extend into the South Pacific.  At our nursery, we specialize in the native species from Hawaii because they are more cold tolerant and easier to grow in Southern California.  All are tropical fan palms and all are very desirable.  For those of you who "only like feather palms", think again.  These plants are gorgeous and add a real diversity to the garden.  There are about 25 or so species in this genus, and at any time we typically offer ten or more species for sale.  They tend to be small to medium sized palms, typically under 20 feet of height with thin or medium sized trunks.  The leaves are near entire and often flat in their shape.  They are easy to grow and some tolerate temperatures into the mid-twenties F.  In coastal areas they take full or part day sun.  Inland they may be grown in strong filtered light. 

We have all sizes from seedlings, medium sized plants on up to boxed specimens.  Shown below is an array of garden or Nursery plants of many sizes and species.  Come visit us and you'll be pleasantly surprised to see that we have hundreds of this genus for sale.  Over the past 3 decades we have sold thousands of Pritchardia  of all species and everyone loves them.  We are one of the only nurseries in the country that offers so many species and sizes of Pritchardia.   By the way, Pritchardia are the only true palm species native to the Hawaiian Islands.  All other palm species were introduced by man!

Note below the diversity in appearance of the many species - from short to tall with different shapes and sizes to the leaves.  Some have very flat leaves, others are wavy.  Some have small leaves, others as big as a dinner table.  But, all are attractive and desirable.  The 4th photo below was taken by P. Goltra in habitat on Kaua'i. 


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Pritchardia napaliensis habitat by P. Goltra Palmpedia Pritchardia minor by Kim Moore Pritchardia species
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COLORFUL HAWAIIAN TI PLANTS
CORDYLINE FRUITICOSA



NEW TYPES IN ALL THE TIME
GREAT COLORFUL COMPANION PLANTS
SELECTION CHANGING EVERY WEEK

Country or area of origin: Southeastern Asia, Australia, PNG, Polynesia 
Mature height: This type of tropical Ti plants are rarely over six to eight feet tall.  
Sun Requirements:  Along the coast, it's best to grow them in a bit of sun or filtered light.  Over time they can be acclimated to full sun.  In inland areas, one must grow them in filtered light.
Cold Tolerance:  Temperatures above a freeze are idea although a few varieties can take into the upper 20's F.  
Water Requirements:  Moderate 
Rate of Growth:  Moderate growing  
Sizes Available: 3 gallon
Size shown:  3g and garden specimens   
Comments: These colorful Ti's are propagated in tropical areas and shipped to California.  Most come from HI and FL.  People like them because they add great color to the garden.  Shown here are some nice cultivars we've had in the past few years.  Availability is changing every month.  We've found the darker the colors, the easier they are to grow.

We are always getting in new Hawaiian Ti plants.  They almost always have red in them - sometimes subtle, other times more prominent.  Background colors include black and green.  Sometimes we get in pastel colors.  All are very nice.

Hawaiian Ti Plants Red Hawaiian Ti Plants Red Ti plants
Cordyline fruiticosa Cordyline fruiticosa Cordyline fruiticosa
Cordyline fruiticosa Cordyline fruiticosa Cordyline fruiticosa
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Hawaiian Ti Hawaiian Ti Plant Hawaiian Ti Plant

 

BURRETIOKENTIA KOGHIENSIS
RARE SINGLE TRUNK PALM FROM NEW CALEDONIA



WHITE TO BROWN-GREEN CROWN SHAFT
MEDIUM TO TALL HEIGHT MATURE
TEN DAY SPECIAL NICELY SIZED 15 GALLON

This is fairly tall, crown shafted pinnate palm from New Caledonia.  It comes from Mt.
Koghi in the central area of the island.  Mature trees obtain a height eventually of 40 feet or more.  The leaves tend to be upright in the crown and the crown shaft has a white color.  It is more difficult to find than other species of Burretiokentia.  An interesting thing about this species is that younger plants have a triangular shape in the crown shaft area below the leaves.  The blossoms are also quite furry and unusual appearing.  It appears to be cold tolerant into the mid to upper twenties F. and tolerates full or part coastal sun.  Shown below is a 15g plant as well as a mature specimens from the wild.   Our 15 gallon plants are really oversized for their pots.  They are too tall for mail order but we should have smaller, shippable sizes available.  The 8th photo is from habitat from a trip that my son, Jesse, and I took in the year 2000.

REGULAR PRICE THESE HUGE 15 GALLON PLANTS $295
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 GALLON $255

Burretiokentia koghiensis 15g Burretiokentia koghiensis 15g Burretiokentia koghiensis 15g
Burretiokentia koghiensis 15g Burretiokentia koghiensis 15g Burretiokentia koghiensis 15g
Burretiokentia koghiensis garden Burretiokentia koghiensis habitat Burretiokentia koghiensis garden

 

PRITCHARDIA SPECIES
OLD AND ABSOLUTE HUGE 15G PLANTS

 

UNKNOWN SPECIES FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
HAWAIIAN SPECIES ONLY
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15G SIZE
 

Pritchardia are single trunk fan palms.  They grow in Hawaii and some tropical islands, but we only grow the Hawaiian species as they grow much better in Southern California.  We offer about 15 species.  Most species are short to medium mature heights but there are a few that get up to fifty feet or more.  Leaves are green with some having dusty colors on the bottom of the leaves.  Trunk widths are thin to medium in size.  The Pritchardia shown here are representative of most of the 15 gallon that we have.  They are super large and the size of a typical 25 gallon plant.  Note the formed trunk at the base and overall size.  A representative 15g (not the largest of the group for sure) is shown in the first two rows of photos.  All these 15 gallon are rare or unusual species.  A 25 gallon is shown in the third row of photos - which is also for sale in this size (many to choose from). 

REGULAR PRICE THESE 15 GALLON HUGE PALMS $350
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS BATCH OF VERY LARGE 15 GALLON $300

Just mention this Blog Only Special at time of purchase to get your discount.

 
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Pritchardia species 15g Pritchardia species 15g Pritchardia species 15g
Pritchardia species Pritchardia species 15g Pritchardia species 15g
Pritchardia species 15g Pritchardia species Pritchardia species 15g

 

BISMARCKIA NOBILIS
BLUE SINGLE TRUNK FAN PALM FROM MADAGASCAR


A DEFINITE STATEMENT PALM

TEN DAY SPECIAL NICE 15 GALLON SIZE

For several decades we've been growing this stunning blue fan palm from Madagascar.  These are the blue form.  This palm species loves sun, heat and is cold hardy to the low 20’s F.  It doesn’t like the grower to fool with or cut its roots.  These cannot be transplanted once established in the garden.  They get a husky trunk and probably about 35 - 40 feet tall in many decades.  The fan leaf is intensely blue, especially with full hot sun.  This is a very attractive palm and should be given room in the garden to show it off.  Many people in desert locations have found they can grow it.  Cold tolerance is about 25 degrees F. Shown below is our 15 gallon size.  This species is a real “show-stopper”.  Literally people driving by will stop to look at one in your front yard and ask: “Hey Man, what is that blue palm tree?”


REGULAR PRICE 15 GALLON SIZE $235
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 GALLON SIZE $195


Remember:  Mention this Special for this price

Bismarckia nobilis Bismarckia nobilis Bismarckia nobilis
Bismarckia nobilis Bismarckia nobilis Bismarckia nobilis
Bismarckia nobilis Bismarckia nobilis in garden Bismarckia nobilis

 

DYPSIS DECARYI
THE TRIANGLE PALM


MEDIUM MATURE HEIGHT
THREE SIDED CROWN SHAFT – LOVES HOT SUN
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 GALLON SIZED PLANTS

This Madagascar palm is known as the "Triangle Palm" because the crown shaft has three flat sides.  It gets to a mature height of about 22 feet in 3 decades.  It loves heat and sun.  Leaves are a gray-green color and there is prominent speckling in the inner crown with dark colors.  It is slow growing.  It has a cold tolerance of about 24 degrees F.  Be aware that this palm doesn’t do well in shade and doesn’t want to be shaded out by overhead trees.  The 15 gallon size on Special are being grown in sun and ready for planting.  Mail order possible with a very tall box.

 REGULAR PRICE 15 GALLON $235
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 GALLON $195

Mention this Blog Only Special at the time of purchase.  We also have other sizes available.


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Dypsis decaryi 15g Dypsis decaryi 15g Dypsis decaryi 15g
Dypsis decaryi Dypsis decaryi Dypsis decaryi

 

CHAMAEDOREA KLOTZSCHIANA
SINGLE TRUNK MEXICAN CHAMAEDOREA



THIN TRUNKED, GROUPED LEAFLETS
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON MULTIPLES

This single trunk, shade loving palm is from the Veracruz area of Mexico and named after a German botanist,  Johann Klotzsch.  The plant shown here has reached its mature height of twelve feet.  It has a prominently ringed but narrow green trunk.  The most remarkable characteristic of this species is the grouping of leaflets along the rachis.  These groups are irregularly spaced.  Also note how they leaflets are held at different angles from the rachis.  Leaflets are a dark green, small to medium in length, wide and a bit puffy.  It's this grouping of leaflets that allows you to ID this species.  Another surprising this is how hard it is to find this species.  When I started my nursery 42 years ago, I had lots of these and seeds were available.  Nowadays you can't find seeds to save your soul.  This is a shade loving species and cold hardy into the mid-twenties F.  At best perhaps it'd take down to about 25 degrees.  These plants should probably work fine as a house plant and are shippable in a good sized box. We also have singles but are fairly short on supply of both.

REGULAR PRICE 5 GALLON MULTIPLES $145
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON $120


Chamaedorea klotzschiana Chamaedorea klotzschiana Chamaedorea klotzschiana
Chamaedorea klotzschiana Chamaedorea klotzschiana Chamaedorea klotzschiana
Chamaedorea klotzschiana Chamaedorea klotzschiana Chamaedorea klotzschiana


SYAGRUS SANCONA
THE SOUTH AMERICAN FOXTAIL PALM



VERY PLUMOSE LEAVES

HARD TO FIND BUT GOOD SIZED 5 GALLON OFFERED
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON PLANTS

This is one of the prettiest Syagrus you can buy.  It gets its common name from the fact that the leaves are very plumose (multi-ranked or fluffy), resembling the Foxtail Palm.  As the photographs show, the trunk is thin for the height of this palm.  And it is prominently ringed.  Mature height can be 50 feet or more.  It is native to about six countries in the northern part of South America.  It prefers full sun once acclimated and is cold tolerant down to the mid-twenties F.  We are offering good sized 5 gallon on sale.  But, we don't have too many.

REGULAR PRICE FIVE GALLON $155
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON $125


Remember:  Mention this Blog Special to get this price.  This species is almost sold out.  Last photo is c/o TS at RPS.


Syagrus sancona 5g Syagrus sancona 5g Syagrus sancona 5g
Syagrus sancona 5g Syagrus sancona 5g Syagrus sancona 5g
Syagrus sancona Syagrus sancona Syagrus sancona TS RPS

 

CHAMAEDOREA BENZIEI
RARE SINGLE TRUNK CHAMAEDOREA
LIKE C. RADICALIS ON STEROIDS!



NEAR IMPOSSIBLE TO FIND
5 GALLON SIZE NOW AVAILABLE
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5G SIZE

I have not shown this species that often because it's rarely available and very difficult to find.  It is native to Mexico at high elevations near Chiapas.  It is a single trunk, understory palm that has sort of a thick trunk up to 1.5 or 2 inches.  The flowers are reminiscent of Chamaedorea radicalis as they shoot high into the foliage.  Its overall appearance is also similar to the trunking radicalis but with bigger leaves, wider leaflets and a thicker trunk.  It gets up to about 10 to 15 feet.

It grows in filtered light and seems to be cold hardy into the mid-twenties at least.  We have a limited number of 5 gallons available (first five photos).   Some pots have two plants per pot - so there's a chance to set some seeds.  These can be mail ordered.  I'm also putting them on special.  Please appreciate that this is a super rare species and is seldom offered for sale.  Note that the photos below show several larger plants from the nursery.  This size can be easily shipped for mail order.

REGULAR PRICE 5G $155

TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON $125


 

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Chamaedorea benzei Chamaedorea benzei Chamaedorea benzei
Chamaedorea benzei Chamaedorea benzei Chamaedorea benzei

 

ARCHONTOPHOENIX BEATRICAE
PROBABLY A VARIETY OF A. ALEXANDRAE
SWOLLEN BASE OF TRUNK


STEP OFFS AT THE GROWTH RINGS
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON SIZE

Archontophoenix Beatricae has always been a bit of a problem for taxonomists - whether it's truly a species or a variety.  Some feel it's a variety of A. alexandrae.  I won't get into that argument here.  But, the plants shown below came from seed from a A. beatricae.   Note the very swollen trunk base.  It flairs out.  It is also known to have notches or "step offs" at the growth rings.  I don't have a good photo close up of the latter.  These plants need to be repotted or go into the ground.  They can take coastal sun.  Cold hardiness is about 25 degrees F.  The 5g size singles are on sale but we may have a few multiples we'd offer at the same price.

REGULAR PRICE 5 GALLON $135
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON SIZE $110

Remember:  mention this Special to get your discount when you purchase!
 
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Archontophoenix beatricae Archontophoenix beatricea Archontophoenix beatricae

 

ARCHONTOPHOENIX "TERACARPA"
THE BEST KING PALM EVER!

 


SO, WHAT IS IT?
ARE THEY EVER ON SALE?
YES, 10 DAY SPECIAL 5G SIZE - SINGLES OR MULTIPLES


Archontophoenix teracarpa is a fictitious name given to an unknown species/type of King Palm that I have in my garden and no one can identify.  I've been collecting seeds from it for quite a few years and offering it for sale.  Everyone who gets one agrees - "It's the best King Palm ever!"  It got the name from the Latin "Large body", which it has.  After trying to identify the species over many years and with no success, we coined the name "Archontophoenix teracarpa".  The closest species to it would be A. maxima but it's not the same.  So, what are the differences that makes teracarpa more ideal?

It is faster growing
It gets taller than the regular King Palm
It tolerates full sun better
It doesn't brown tip in full sun along the coast
It has a blueish crown shaft
It has a super thick trunk

Historically, people who buy this species often come back after a few years and buy several more - saying "you're right - best King Palm ever!".


REGULAR PRICE 5 GALLON $135
TEN DAY SPECIAL SALE PRICE 5 GALLON $115

Remember:  mention this Special to get your discount when you purchase!  This size can be mail ordered.

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Archontophoenix teracarpa 5g Archontophoenix teracarpa 5g Archontophoenix teracarpa 5g
Archontophoenix teracarpa our home Archontophoenix teracarpa trunk our home Archontophoenix teracarpa

  

RHAPIS EXCELSA
THE LADY PALM



ONE OF THE BEST INTERIOR PALMS
ALSO GREAT UNDERSTORY GARDEN PLANT
TEN DAY SPECIAL LARGE 5 GALLON SIZE
THIS SIZE CAN BE MAIL ORDERED


We have an assortment of Lady Palms which are near perfect - almost as nice as the expensive ones we bring in out of Hawaii.  But, they are locally grown and better priced.  And, we are offering them on special – five gallon size.  They are about 5-6 years old.  Rhapis excelsa is native to Asia and typically doesn't get much over 8 feet tall in a pot or in the ground.  Each leaf is composed mature of six to ten leaflets that have jagged ends and are green in color.  They do great in shady locations of the garden or inside the home.  They are a very nice patio plant.  Cold hardiness is about 20 degrees F.  They want low dose fertilizer.  Too much fertilizer will burn them.  The 5 gallon size can be easily shipped'  It's slow growing and a dwarf species. 

REGULAR PRICE THESE 5G $145
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON $130

Rhapis excelsa 5g Rhapis excelsa 5g Rhapis excelsa 5g
Rhapis excelsa 5g Rhapis excelsa 5g Rhapis excelsa 5g
Rhapis excelsa 5g Rhapis excelsa 5g Rhapis excelsa

 

RHAPIS EXCELSA
THE LADY PALM 


ONE OF THE BEST INTERIOR OR EXTERIOR PALMS
SIZE ON SALE EASY TO SHIP
TEN DAY SPECIAL NICE ONE GALLON PLANTS
THIS SIZE EASY TO MAIL ORDER - WEATHER PERMITTING


FOR DESCRIPTION, SEE ABOVE

REGULAR PRICE THESE 1G $70
TEN DAY SPECIAL 1 GALLON $60

Important:  Mention this Blog Only Offering for this price when you purchase.  One gallon shown in first 4 photos.

Rhapis excelsa 1g Rhapis excelsa Rhapis excelsa
Rhapis excelsa Rhapis excelsa Rhapis excelsa

 

COCCOTHRINAX ARGENTATA
MEDIUM SIZED FAN PALM


SMALL TRUNK - SILVER BACK TO LEAVES
TEN DAY SPECIAL 2 GALLON SIZE

This smaller and very cute fan palm is native to areas of Florida, Mexico and into the Caribbean.  It has a blue green leaf color with more prominent silver on the underside of the leaf.  Mature height is rarely to twenty feet.  Leaves are about three to four feet across and prominently divided into segments.  It likes heat and sun.  It might also do well in desert areas.  Cold hardiness is into the mid-twenties F.  We are putting our 2 gallon plants on sale.  This species is ideal for people who want shorter but attractive sun tolerant palms.  But, particularly in pots, it is slow growing. 

REGULAR PRICE 2 GALLON $85
SALE PRICE 2 GALLON $70

Just mention this Blog Special when you purchase for your discount.  BTW, I mentioned this species is slow growing.  The plant shown is five years old.


Coccothrinax argentata Coccothrinax argentata Coccothrinax argentata
Coccothrinax argentata Coccothrinax argentata Coccothrinax argentata
Coccothrinax argentata Coccothrinax argentata Coccothrinax argentata

 

HOWEA FORSTERIANA
THE KENTIA PALM



GREAT PATIO OR INTERIOR PALM - OR IN THE GARDEN
TEN DAY SPECIAL ONE GALLON MULTIPLES

Howea forsteriana, the popular Kentia Palm, is native to Lord Howe Island.  There it lives at lower elevations.  At higher elevations up the mountains one sees Howea belmoreana and Hedyscepe.  The Kentia does great here in So California.   It is a single trunk species that is often grown as a "multiple" with several plants in the same pot.  It does NOT sucker.  Along the coast it takes full sun or part day sun.  Far inland, filtered light is needed.   Cold tolerance is about 25 degrees F.  Mature height in sun is usually about thirty feet in 30 years.  We’re putting very nice one gallon plants on special -these are all multiples.  We’re sold out of one gallon singles.  If you prefer a single, we do have them in 5 gallon size.  Both sizes can be mail order.

REGULAR PRICE ONE GALLON SINGLES $70
TEN DAY SPECIAL ONE GALLON $60


Howea forsteriana 1g Howea forsteriana 1g Howea forsteriana 1g
Howea forsteriana 1g Howea forsteriana 1g Howea forsteriana 1g
Howea forsteriana Howea forsteriana Howea forsteriana
Howea forsteriana Howea forsteriana Howea forsteriana

 

CHAMBEYRONIA HOOKERI
THE BLONDE FLAME THROWER PALM



GORGEOUS PALM FROM NEW CALEDONIA
TEN DAY SPECIAL LARGE ONE GALLON SIZE

The palm shown in the first two rows is a 5 gallon size of Chambeyronia hookeri with its blonde colored crown shaft.  This species is hard to find.  It is different in appearance from the dark green crown shafted form, Chambeyronia macrocarpa.  Here's some facts about this species:

•  Growth habit and care about the same as macrocarpa
•  Along the coast will tolerate full sun if you're are not too far inland
•  Crown shaft is yellow-tan colored and quite prominent
•  Cold tolerance is about 23 degrees
•  Growth rate on this species like macrocarpa is slow to medium but improves once planted in the ground.
• Trunk diameter is about 8 inches typically and overall height of mature plants is about 25 feet
•  Leaflets are shiny green, thick and sturdy, and quite wide as shown
•  Like macrocarpa, about 95% of the time throws newly emerging red leaf as shown here.  Rarely a plant will not throw new red leaves and there's no way of predicting this.
• Also makes a great interior palm inside the home

We’re putting large one gallon on Special but also have 5 and 15g sizes available.  The one gallon on special are good sized for thier pots and should be repotted soon.

REGULAR PRICE ONE GALLON $75
TEN DAY SPECIAL ONE GALLON $60

This size is simple to ship weather permitting.  You'll love this species.  Some photos below by TS RPS & DL


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Chambeyronia hookeri 1g Chambeyronia hookeri 1g Chambeyronia hookeri 1g
Chambeyronia hookeri crown shaft TS RPS Chambeyronia hookeri red leaf DL Chambeyronia hookeri

CHAMAEDOREA GEONOMIFORMIS
SINGLE TRUNK, DWARF UNDERSTORY PALM

 

PREFERS FILTERED LIGHT – NEVER TALL
SIMPLE UNDIVIDED LEAVES
TEN DAY SPECIAL BAND SIZED PLANTS


This species has a native distribution that spreads from Southern Mexico down throughout Central America.  There are some minor differences in plants from the various areas.  Chamaedorea geonomiformis is single trunk and has a simple, bifed leaf as shown here.  It's mature height ranges from two feet up to about five feet tall.  When trying to identify this species, particularly look at the leaf size, shape, length and width.  You'll note that the leaves of this species are longer than they are wide.  Compare this to C. ernesti-agusti below that has very wide leaflets.  Leaf color is green.  Vertical growth is slow.  We only have a few of these for sale.  I'd estimate cold hardiness into the upper teens perhaps but most assuredly to the mid-twenties.  These plants were grown from seeds from Don Hodel’s personal plants.  This species does not like direct sun.

Also, be aware that this is a rare and desirable species and seldom seen for sale.  We're putting our band size on sale.  Very easy to mail order, weather permitting.

REGULAR PRICE BAND SIZE $70
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $60

Remember to mention this Blog Only Special at the time of purchase.  This size can be mail ordered.


CHAMAEDOREA GEONOMIFORMIS CHAMAEDOREA GEONOMIFORMIS CHAMAEDOREA GEONOMIFORMIS
CHAMAEDOREA GEONOMIFORMIS Chamaedorea geonomiformis CHAMAEDOREA GEONOMIFORMIS

 

RHOPALOSTYLIS CHEESEMANII
MORE RARE SPECIES OF THIS GENUS



GORGEOUS CROWN SHAFT
TEN DAY SPECIAL HUGE BAND SIZE

Of the Shaving Brush Palm family, this is the hardest one to find.  And, many think it's the prettiest and most desirable species.  Some consider it to be a variety of R. baueri.  We like to consider it a species.  Native to Raoul Island, an island well off the eastern side of New Zealand, this species has a medium sized trunk and reaches a height of twenty five feet.  The crown shaft is gorgeous but not as swollen as R. sapida.  I have some customers who report the crown shaft being a purple color.  On younger plants, the leaf stems are red colored as shown here.  Cold tolerance is the low 20's F.  It will take coastal sun or consider morning sun or strong filtered light inland.  The band size are four to five years old and absolutey huge for their pots - needing repotting or putting into the garden.

REGULAR PRICE THESE HUGE BAND SIZE $65
TEN DAY SPECIAL HUGE BAND SIZE $55

Just mention this Blog special for this discount.  These can be mail ordered.   We also have 5g (shown beloww) and 15g sizes available.  The 8th photo is c/o cloudforest.com website.

 

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RHOPALOSTYLIS CHEESEMANII band RHOPALOSTYLIS CHEESEMANII band RHOPALOSTYLIS CHEESEMANII band
Rhopalostylis cheesemanii
5g size
Rhopalostylis cheesemanii Cloudforest.com website RHOPALOSTYLIS CHEESEMANII

 

BUTIA PARAGUAYENSIS
BLUE-GREEN BUTIA FROM SOUTH AMERICA


ARCHING LEAVES
TEN DAY SPECIAL HUGE SEEDLING SIZE


This species is interesting because, in the wild, it is known as a dwarf species that forms minimal trunk.  But, when it is grown domestically, it forms a trunk about the size of Butia capitata.  It, as you'd guess, comes from Paraguay, with habitat extending into Brazil and northern Argentina.  The color is a blue-green, not as silver as Butia capitata.  The leaves are strongly arched as shown.  It is a full sun plant with cold hardiness into the teens F.  We haven’t had them available for a few years.  We are now offering band size seedlings.  Culture includes full sun and good draining soil.  Cold hardiness is into the teens F.  The bands on sale are way oversized and ready for a 5 gallon pot.  They are 4 to 5 year old.  I am also showing a photo of a 15g plant from the nursery that is no longer available.   The habitat photo is by TS at RPS.  Because of their height, male order shipping will be more than for most bands.  Limited numbers available.

REGULAR PRICE OVERSIZEDE BAND SIZE $70
TEN DAY SPECIAL OVERSIZED BAND SIZE SEEDLINGS $60


BUTIA PARAGUAYENSIS BUTIA PARAGUAYENSIS BUTIA PARAGUAYENSIS
BUTIA PARAGUAYENSIS Butia paraguensis TS RPS Butia paraguensis

 

ENCEPHALARTOS ALTENSTEINII
LARGER GREEN CYCAD FROM SO AFRICA

 

FULL CROWN OF LEAVES - HUSKY TRUNK
TEN DAY SPECIAL BAND SIZE SEEDLINGS

This is a medium to large green cycad from the Eastern Cape region of the Republic of South Africa.  It was named after a Prussian statesman and is listed a a threatened cycad species.  Mature height after many decades can reach up to over sixteen feet.  Leaf length is six feet with trunk diameter of up to 18 to 24 inches.  Leaflets have spines, especially when young.  The base of the leaf stems are usually devoid of prickles or spines.  Leaf color is a shiny green.  Along the coast this species tolerates full sun or part day sun.  It easily withstands a freeze and has an absolute cold tolerance down to about 22 degrees F.  It can easily be grown on the patio if given adequate light.  Desert areas should consider only a few hours of direct desert sun.  It is best to give this species plenty of room in the garden.  It makes a spectacular specimen plant.  We are offering seedlings in the band size on special.  These are easy to ship within the U.S.

REGULAR PRICE BAND SIZE $70
TEN DAY SPECIAL BAND SIZE $60

Encephalartos altensteinii Encephalartos altensteinii Encephalartos altensteinii
Encephalartos altensteinii Encephalartos altensteinii Encephalartos altensteinii
Encephalartos altensteinii Encephalartos altensteinii Encephalartos altensteinii

 

ENCEPHALARTOS AEMULANS
GREEN, RARE CYCAD FROM SOUTH AFRICA



CRITICALLY ENDANGERED IN THE WILD
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON SIZE


This species of green South African cycad is a medium sized mature plant with trunks up to about five feet.  They are un-branched and have green leaves that are about five feet long.  The leaves are straight and leaflets point toward the end of the leaf.  In the wild stands in the Natal area of RSA, there are only about a hundred plants remaining.  Shown here in the first two rows of photos is our 5 gallon size we're putting on Special.  These plants  have caudexes of 2 to 3 inches.  The third row of photos show a huge boxed specimen at our nursery.  The last row shows domestic plants and a close up of the leaflets.  This size can be mail ordered.  In our area, this is a full sun plant with a cold hardiness into the low 20's F.

REGULAR PRICE 5 GALLON THIS SIZE $275
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON THIS SIZE $235


Remember, mention this Special when you order.  We, of course, have other sizes of this species for sale.


ENCEPHALARTOS AEMULANS 5g ENCEPHALARTOS AEMULANS 5g ENCEPHALARTOS AEMULANS 5g
ENCEPHALARTOS AEMULANS 5g ENCEPHALARTOS AEMULANS 5g ENCEPHALARTOS AEMULANS 5g
Encephalartos aemulans Encephalartos aemulans ENCEPHALARTOS AEMULANS LEAF
Encephalartos aemulans Encephalartos aemulans Encephalartos aemulans

 

DIOON SPECIES "RIO VERDE"
MEXICAN CYCAD WITH LONG LEAVES

FULL SUN SPECIES – NEVER SUPER LARGE
FOR A CYCAD, FAIRLY COLD HARDY CYCAD
TEN DAY SPECIAL CITRUS POT SIZED PLANTS

This surprisingly cold hardy Mexican cycad is known for its longer leaves.  Compared to an ordinary Dioon edule, it has much longer leaves.  These leaves have a somewhat yellow petiole and leaf color is green or blue-green.   And, there's an extra treat: new leaves flush an interesting pink-green color.  This is a slow growing species.  Trunks rarely get to two feet.  They cluster freely. 

It is a sun species that is cold tolerant into the upper teens F.  It tolerates heat and full hot sun.  Shown here are our citrus pot sized sized plants that are about 8-9 years old.  Caudexes are about three inches.  The first seven photos below show these plants.  I'm also showing a few other nursery plants to demonstrate leaf color.

REGULAR PRICE THIS SIZE CITRUS POT PLANTS $350
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZED CITRUS POT PLANTS $295

You must mention this Blog Only Special to get this price when purchasing
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Dioon edule var rio verde citrus pot caudex 3 inches Dioon edule var rio verde citrus pot caudex 3 inches Dioon edule var rio verde citrus pot caudex 3 inches
Dioon edule var rio verde citrus pot caudex 3 inches Dioon edule var rio verde citrus pot caudex 3 inches Dioon edule var rio verde citrus pot caudex 3 inches
Dioon edule var rio verde citrus pot caudex 3 inches Dioon edule variety rio verde Dioon edule variety rio verde

 

ENCEPHALARTOS CERINUS
EXTREMELY RARE DWARF SOUTH AFRICAN SPECIES

 

VERY SMALL CYCAD - GRAY-GREEN LEAVES
TEN DAY SPECIAL TWO GARDEN READY BOTH 15 GALLON SIZE

This sought after and very rare blue to blue-green South African cycad is native to the Limpopo Province in northern RSA.  There it is critically endangered with a few hundred plants remaining.  It lives on granite mountain slopes at an elevation of about 2000 feet.  It prefers full sun and is an average speed growing species.  Mature size is over ten feet in habitat in centuries.  Leaf color in full sun is typically blue.  It is considered one of the more rare of the "Transvaal" South African cycads.  On Special and shown below are two 15 gallon plants that'd love to go into your garden.    We have several available.  In the first two rows of photos I'm showing two semi-affordable 15 gallon plants.  Age is about about 6 - 7 years.  They were grown from domestic seed and pollinated by a very knowledgeable enthusiast.  The first six photos below show what these plants look like.  They are definitely starting to show nice blue color.  We may also have other sizes available.  The last row of photos show two garden specimens and another gorgeous 25 gallon plant.


REGULAR PRICE 15 GALLON CAUDEX SIZE 5 INCHES $925
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS 15 GALLON 5 INCH CAUDEX $790

REGULAR PRICE 15 GALLON CAUDEX SIZE 3.5 INCHES $675
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS ACTUAL 15 GALLON PLANT $575

Just remember to mention this Blog Special for your discount when you purchase.

 
Encephalartos cerinus 15g 5 & 3.5 inches Encephalartos cerinus 15g 5 & 3.5 inches Encephalartos cerinus 15g 5 & 3.5 inches
Encephalartos cerinus 15g 5 & 3.5 inches Encephalartos cerinus 15g 5 & 3.5 inches Encephalartos cerinus 15g 5 & 3.5 inches
ENCEPHALARTOS CERINUS ENCEPHALARTOS CERINUS by irieonline website ENCEPHALARTOS CERINUS

 

MAIDENHAIR FERN
GENUS ADIANTUM

 

NICE 2G PLANTS
WATER LOVING SHADE FERN
TEN DAY SPECIAL FULL 2 GALLON PLANTS

The genus Adiantum or Maiden Hair Fern contains many species and cultivars.  If you Google the genus, you'll see all sorts of different looking plants.  What I'm showing here is the plant on the West Coast that we consider to be the "classic Maidenhair Fern".  They are in 2 gallon pots.  They never get over two feet tall, like water and are best grown in filtered light. 

REGULAR PRICE 2G $40
TEN DAY SPECIAL 2 GALLON $32.50

Remember to mention this Special.  Mail order is possible on this size.  The last photo shows a close up of a garden plant.

Maiden Hair Fern Maiden Hair Fern Maiden Hair Fern
Maiden Hair Fern Maiden Hair Fern Maiden Hair Fern

 

ALOCASIA LOW RIDER
TRUE DWARF GREEN HYBRID


NEVER OVER 2 FEET TALL - FAIRLY COLD HARDY

TEN DAY SPECIAL ONE GALLON SIZE

This dwarf Alocasia is a hybrid of Alocasia portora - which is much taller and larger than this hybrid.  Mature height of this plant is typically 18 inches.  Leaf stems are striped as you can see on the photo.   Leaf color is green.  This plant tolerates partial or perhaps full sun along the coast or limited sun / strong filtered light in interior areas.  It is fairly cold hardy and winters over in zone 7B and above.  We're putting one gallon on sale - shown in the first four photos below.  Following are our 5 gallon size.  Sorry, but I have no photos of mature garden plants.

REGULAR PRICE 1 GALLON $45
TEN DAY SPECIAL 1 GALLON $37.50

ALOCASIA LOW RIDER 1g ALOCASIA LOW RIDER 1g ALOCASIA LOW RIDER 1g
ALOCASIA LOW RIDER 1g    

 

SPATHODEA CAMPANULATA
THE AFRICAN TULIP TREE
CLUSTERS OF LARGE RED-ORANGE BLOSSOMS

 

MEDIUM SIZE MATURE – LONG LIVED FLOWERS
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15G SIZE

We are fortunate here in Southern California because there are quite a few striking, beautiful flowering tropical trees that we can grow.  Included in this group is the African Tulip Tree with its clusters of large blossoms.  The majority of trees have red to orange colored blossoms.  It blooms in summer but sometimes longer.  It wants full sun.  Cold hardiness is estimated to be in the mid-twenties F.  It is quite easy to grow and a very satisfying tropical tree

REGULAR PRICE 15G AFRICAN TULIP TREE $195
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS 15G SIZE $165

The 7th photo below is by an unknown author from Maui and the laszt is c/o Wikipedia Commons.


Spathodeas campanulata 15g Spathodeas campanulata 15g Spathodeas campanulata 15g
Spathodeas campanulata 15g Spathodeas campanulata 15g Spathodeas campanulata 15g
Spathodeas campanulata mAUI Spathodeas campanulata wIKIPEDIA COMMONS Spathodeas campanulata 15g 

  

MANGO CARABOA
A SUPER DESIRABLE PHILIPPINE MANGO



SWEET YELLOW FRUIT
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS HARD TO FIND MANGO IN 5 GALLON SIZE

Mango caraboa is a sought after variety of Mango known for its sweet fruit with a hint of honey and lemon flavor.  Trees get to about 20 feet tall and produce good volumes of fruit.  These trees want ample sun and can be grown in Southern California.  Also of interest, it is reported that you can grow more trees from the fruit's seed.  Worldwide, this is one of the more sought after Mango varieties and is as good grower.  We have a very limited number of 5 gallon plants that we're putting on special.  The fruit photo below is a generic picture of Mango fruits.  Of note, we only have a couple of these available and they'll be gone soon.

REGULAR PRICE 5 GALLON $85
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON SIZE $70


MANGO CARABOA MANGO CARABOA MANGO CARABOA
MANGO CARABOA MANGO CARABOA Mango Wikipedia photo

 

YUCCA ROSTRATA
BLUE SUCCULENT WITH AMAZING COLD HARDINESS

SEMI-DWARF SIZE MATURE
BEING GROWN IN NEW YORK IN THE SNOW!
JUVENILE 4 INCH POTS ON SALE

This small to medium sized, drought tolerant plant is native to the southern U.S. border and down into Mexico.  It is usually a single trunk mature plant but can fork above the ground.  Most notable is the silver-blue foliage as shown here.  It is very slow growing.  Over time it forms a trunk about eight or ten inches thick.  Foliage is about 2 feet long and not "pokey" or sharp.  It demands full sun and is cold hardy at least into the single digits F.  I had a customer call me from New York City recently to tell me that a plant bought from us about three years ago was thriving in his yard.  Gardeners like this species because it's not very big and gives nice color to a sunny garden.  The size we’re putting on sale are juvenile 4 inch pot size and have four to six leaves.  This is a good starter size but will take time to make a nice garden plant.  These would be easy to mail order.  Of note, we also have 3 gallon for sale.  Garden photos are by it.dreamstime.org and USF.ed

REGULAR PRICE 4 INCH $40
TEN DAY SPECIAL 4 INCH $32.50


Yucca rostrata 4 inch Yucca rostrata 4 inch Yucca rostrata 4 inch
Yucca rostrata 4 inch Yucca rostrata 4 inch Yucca rostrata
Yucca rostrata by it.dreamstime.org Yucca rostrata Yucca rostrata by USF.ed



                                   WEDNESDAY, 26 MARCH, 2025
 

WASHINGTONIA FILIFERA
THE DESERT OR CALIFORNIA FAN PALM

 

COLD HARDY TO ABOUT 15 – 18 DEGREES
SUN AND HEAT TOLERANT – STOUT TRUNK
A FAVORITE FAN PALM FOR COLDER, DESERT TYPE CLIMATES


Washingtonia filifera is similar to Washingtonia robusta, but has larger leaves, a more open crown, a much thicker trunk that seems to shed leaves more quickly and has more cold hardiness.  It will tolerate temperatures into the mid-teens F.  One of the reasons for enthusiasm about this species is its cold hardiness.  In domestic gardens, seeds are often hybridized with robusta.  Seeds from wild locations tend to be pure.  This species is hard to locate.  We occasionally have plants for sale but getting the “real thing” usually requires collection seeds from native habitats and growing them yourself.  Seeds collected in domestic areas are very often a hybrid with W. robusta.  We sometimes have plants available but usually not so.  Shown below are some specimens.  The last photo is interesting.  It has a mature W. robusta to the left and what appears to be filifera to the right.  I cannot guarantee that the plant to the right isn't a hybrid.  In any case, not the more open crown and thicker trunk with the filifera.  As the more common Mexican Fan Palm often suffers from cold damage in marginal areas, many feel eager to try the W. filifera in their area.  Cold hardiness is probably into the mid-teens F.  Obviously, it wants full sun.  Growth rate is a slower than the robusta, but still fairly fast growing.   

Washingtonia robusta
Washingtonia robusta
Washingtonia robusta
Washingtonia robusta - not mature
Washingtonia robusta
Washingtonia robusta - old trees, some leaning
Washingtonia filifera
Washingtonia filifera
Washingtonia filifera
Washingtonia filifera, old domestic plant
Washintonia filifera by Gary Monroe Anza Borrego Park, CA
Wild stand of W. filifera by Gary Monroe
Washingtonia filifera
Washingtonia filifera
. Washingtonia filifera
Washingtonia filifera
Washingtonia - perhaps robusta to left and filifera to right
Possible W. robusta on left and W. filifera right

 

ZAMIA VAZQUEZII
AKA ZAMIA FISCHERI 
VERY CUTE UNDERSTORY DWARF & FILTERED LIGHT CYCAD

 

DWARF GREEN MEXICAN CYCAD
CONES AT A SMALL SIZE -
AVAILABLE AT NURSERY

This petite cycad seldom gets very tall and is native to Mexico.  It has a small caudex, often subterranean,  typically holds five to eight leaves, has serrated leaf margins and an overall height usually under three feet.  It is rare to see an old plant with a cuadex more than twelve inches long.  This species is an ideal choice for a small, filtered light area in the garden.  Along the coast they can tolerate full sun.  And, surprisingly, they make a wonderful house plant.  They, like all cycads, like good draining soil.  I've found that, on a cold winter, leaves may brown and the plant becomes deciduous.  But, the following season, a new crop of leaves appear.  They also make a very nice potted cycad.  This species will sucker, so small colonies can develop in the garden.  Shown here is a female plant in a citrus pot.  Note the cone in the third picture.  The fifth picture is a very old specimen in a pot.  I'm showing an old picture (last photo) to show that you can get a full throw of leaves, even in a pot.  We have a great supply of these for sale and can ship them anywhere within the U.S.  I'd estimate cold tolerance to be in the mid-twenties F.


Zamia fischeri Zamia fischeri Zamia fischeri in garden
Zamia fischeri Zamia fischeri Zamia fischeri
Zamia fischeri Zamia fischeri Zamia fischeri cit pot

   

VEITCHIA ARECINA
EXOTIC MEDIUM TO TALL PINNATE SUN PALM


CAN BE GROWN IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
RARE SPECIES - SELDOM SEE FOR SALE
TEN DAY SPECIAL TRIPLE 15G SIZE

We have a limited number of triples of this species - three plants in one pot.  This is like you so often see with King Palms.  Inherently, this is a single trunk, crown shafted pinnate palm native to Vanuatu, Fiji and Tonga.  In the wild, plants get to over 75 feet tall.  In So California it is more typical to see one to 30 to 40 feet.  They have a light colored crown shaft, speckled dark or black color near the inner crown area and sometimes on the leaf stems.  Leaves are six to eight feet long and leaflet tips are pointed or slightly blunted.  The trunk is narrow for a tall palm.

Shown here are triple 15g plants which we're putting on special.  There are quite a few people who are growing this species in the coastal strip in our area.   This size is shown in the first six photos below.  The 7th photo is as 25 gallon size which we also have.

REGULAR PRICE 15G $245
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15G $215

Please mention this Blog Only Special prior to purchase.

Veitchia arecina 15g triple Veitchia arecina 15g triple Veitchia arecina 15g triple
Veitchia arecina 15g triple Veitchia arecina 15g triple Veitchia arecina 15g triple
Veitchia arecina Veitchia arecina Veitchia arecina

 

TRITHRINAX SCHIZOPHYLLA
THE CARANDILLA PALM


BLUE-GREEN SUCKERING FAN PALM
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15G SIZE


This rare and hard to find species of South American fan palm was previously known as Trithrinax biflabellata.  But, the latter was later found to be spineless and the two were given separate species status.  It is native to Argentina, Paraguay and Bolivia.  T. schizophylla is definitely a spiny palm with long needle-like spines on the trunk.  It is not quite as blue as campestris and is usually a suckering palm but sometimes is single trunk.  Mature height is six to fifteen feet.  Although the leaf is a rigid leaf, the leaflet tips are softer than the pungent T. campestris.  Leaf color is blue-green, not nearly as blue as campestris.  It is a very cold hardy species that tolerates temperatures down to at least 18 degrees F.  On sale are very old, outdoor grown 15g plants.  I think we've been growing these for about 12 to 14 years.  It likes full sun and loves heat.  It is possible to mail order this larger 15g size but it'd take a large box. 

REGULAR PRICE OLD 15G PLANTS $245
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE 15G $215


As usual, mention our Blog when ordering to get this price.  The habitat photo is by Juan Pech. 

 
Trithrinax schizophylla Trithrinax schizophylla Trithrinax schizophylla
Trithrinax schizophylla Trithrinax schizophylla Trithrinax schizophylla by Juan Pech

 

CHAMAEDOREA GLAUCIFOLIA
SUPER SIMILAR TO CHAMAEDOREA PLUMOSA (BABY QUEEN)



TAKES A FAIR AMOUNT OF SUN – SINGLE STEM, THIN TRUNK

TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 GALLON MULTIPLES

From time to time I discuss this interesting single trunk Chamaedorea.  It is very similar to Chamaedorea plumosa - except:  The plumosa has a more plumose leaf and takes a little more sun.  But, the glaucifolia has the silver powder on the leaf stems and crown shaft as shown here.  Along the coast, it will tolerate full sun or part sun.  This is quite attractive and typically very prominent.  Otherwise, you would mistake the two.  Leaves are quite “fluffy” and leaflets are narrow, green in color.  They are fast growing and get to a mature height of about 14 feet.  They look their best when planted in colonies of three to five plants.  The 15 gallon size which we’re putting on sale are very nicely sized and overhead. This size is too large for mail order.  But, we have smaller easy-to-ship plants as well.  It is a durable species and seem exempt from fungal problems that can plague C. plumosa.  Cold hardiness is about 25 degrees F.

REGULAR PRICE 15 GALLON SIZED MULTIPLES $245
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $215


Chamaedorea glaucifolias 15g Chamaedorea glaucifolias 15g Chamaedorea glaucifolias 15g
Chamaedorea glaucifolias 15g Chamaedorea glaucifolia Chamaedora glaucifolia 15g
Chamaedorea glaucifolia Chamaedorea glaucifolia Chamaedorea glaucifolia

  

SYNECANTHUS FIBROSA
THE JELLYBEAN PALM
OPPORTUNITY TO GET OLD MATURE SIZE PALM



A FEW 20 YEAR OLD PLANTS FOR SALE
TEN DAY SPECIAL ON A FEW 15 GALLON PLANTS

This single trunk pinnate palm is native to various areas of Central America.  It has a thin ringed trunk with leaves that are about five feet long.  Leaflets are wide with irregular leaflets width and spacing.  Color is green.  Flowers protrude away from the stem with attractive yellow seeds.  It is a filtered light species.  There is another suckering species in this genus, S. warscewiczianus.  Cold tolerance is down to about a freeze or a bit less.  Mature height is about twelve to fifteen feet.  The plants we have on sale are super old (20 to 25 years) and are shown below in the first six photos.  I can pretty much guarantee you that you'll not find comparable plants anywhere in the western U.S.  I don’t normally have these for sale (wanted to keep them) so they are not listed in my availability list and I’m now selling the last ones on a Ten Day Special price. The plants on sale are shown in the first two rows of photos. The third row of photos is of palms now sold but were flowering size. The last photo is a fruiting mature palm c/o Palmpedia.

REGULAR PRICE THIS SIZE 15G (ONLY HAVE #2 OF THEM) $395
TEN DAY SPECIAL PRICE THIS SIZE $340

 

Synecanthus fibrosa 15g   Synecanthus fibrosa 15g   Synecanthus fibrosa 15g  
Synecanthus fibrosa 15g   Synecanthus fibrosa 15g   Synecanthus fibrosa 15g  
Synecanthus fibrosa  Synecanthus fibrosa  Synecanthus fibrosa 
  Synecanthus fibrosa by PalmPedia  



LIVISTONA SARIBUS
LARGE, DARK & HOOKED SPINES



MEDIUM TO TALL FAN PALM

TEN DAY SPECIAL SALE 15 GALLON POT SIZE

This medium to tall fan palm is native to southeast Asia.  It can get to heights of thirty-five feet or more.  It is an interesting palm that is easy to grow and has a very ornamental leaf with deep divisions of the segments.  Its leaf segments almost make a complete circle.  Leaf color is green.  The spines on the petioles tend to be dark in color and dramatic, usually the thing most people remember most about this species.  Another interesting thing is that the seed fruit is blue in color as shown below.  It is a sun species and cold hardy into the mid to low-twenties.  The 15g on sale are shown below.  Shipping is possible.  The last photo is by John Volk.

REGULAR PRICE 15 GALLON $245
TEN DAY SPECIAL SALE PRICE 15 GALLON $225


 
Livistona saribus Livistona saribus Livistona saribus

 

TRITHRINAX ACANTHOCOMA
AKA TRITHIRNAX BRASILIENSIS
SPINY TRUNK - MEDIUM HEIGHT FAN PALM


EASILY TOLERATES INTO THE TEENS F.
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5G SIZE


This single trunk tropical fan palm is noted mostly for its spiny trunk.  The spines are long, randomly directed and almost needle sized.  It is native to South America and gets to a height of about twenty feet.  It likes full sun and is cold hardy into the mid-teens F.  Unlike Trithrinax campestris, the leaflet tips on this species are not sharp nor pointed.  It is a medium rate grower.  These plants are easy to ship.

REGULAR PRICE 5 GALLON $135
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON $115

Remember:  Mention this Special when you purchase.  The 5 gallon on sale are shown in the first four pictures below.


Trithrinax acanhocoma 5g Trithrinax acanhocoma 5g Trithrinax acanthocoma 5g
Trithrinax acanthocoma 5g Trithrinax acanthocoma 5g Trithrinax acanthocoma 5g
Trithrinax acanthocoma Trithrinax acanthocoma Trithrinax acanthocoma

 

COPERNICIA PRUNIFERA
THE CARNAUBA WAX PALM

 

WATER CONSERVING - LOVES HEAT AND SUN
TEN DAY SPECIAL ON 5 GALLON SIZE

This species is native to Brazil and is a single trunk fan palm with a not too large crown of leaves that are green in color.  Sometimes they'll be blue-green.  Overall height can get over fifty feet but it’s more common to see them shorter.  Old leaf bases can be adherent to the trunk as a petticoat as shown in a photo below.  Economically, the leaves of this species produce a wax that makes carnauba wax.  The latter is marketed for various usages including car and shoe wax.  This palm wants heat and sun and is cold hardy to at least the lower 20's F.  We are offering our 5g plants on sale.

REGULAR PRICE 5 GALLON $135
TEN DAY SPECIAL PRICE ON 5 GALLON $115

Copernicia prunifera Copernicia prunifera Copernicia prunifera
Copernicia prunifera Copernicia prunifera Copernicia prunifera
Copernicia prunifera Copernicia prunifera Copernicia prunifera

 

RAVENEA RIVULARIS
THE MAJESTY PALM

LARGE PALM WITH A THICK CLEAN TRUNK
FAST GROWING - LIKES WATER AND FERTILIZER
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON SIZE


Well grown, the Majesty Palm is a very attractive and fast growing palm from Madagascar.  It got a bad rap initially because people didn't water them enough and rarely fed them.  This resulted in bleached out leaf color and anemic appearing palms.  But, given adequate water and a balanced fertilizer with mircroelements, they are easy to grow.  Mature height is over 40 feet.  The trunk is clean and tapers as you look up the trunk.  Leaf color is green and leaves are un-armed.  Cold tolerance is into the twenties F.  Full sun along the coast is preferred.  They can be used as an interior palm.  I have one in my garden with about 30 feet of trun.

We're putting our 5 gallons on sale. These were grown locally from seeds.
Remember to mention this Blog Only Special if you chose to get this species.

REGULAR PRICE 5 GALLON $125
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $95


Ravenea rivularis Ravenea rivularis Ravenea rivularis
Ravenea rivularis Ravenea rivularis Ravenea rivularis
Ravenea rivularis Ravenea rivularis Ravenea rivularis

 

CRYOSOPHILA STAURACANTHA
SMALL TO MEDIUM SIZED TROPICAL FAN PALM

 

SILVER UNDERSIDE TO THE LEAVES
MODIFIED SPINES ON TRUNK
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON SIZE

This single trunk fan palm is native to Southern Mexico and parts of Central America.  It can get up to a height of 25 feet but most garden specimens are under 15 feet tall.  Two things are quite noteworthy:  First, the undersides of the leaves are a silver-white.  A picture below of sale size shows this quite well.  Secondly, the trunk is narrow and covered with "modified" spines.  They are not real sharp and are not true spines.  The dorsal side of the leaves is green.  This palm likes strong filtered light and right on the coast may take part day sun.  Cold tolerance is estimated to be in the high 20's F.  Growth rate is medium.  You have to have an overhead crown of leaves to really see the silver color.

REGULAR PRICE 5 GALLON $145
TEN DAY SPECIAL PRICE 5 GALLON $125

Remember to mention this Special for your discount when you purchase.
  The plants on sale are shown in the first six photos.  I'm also showing a 15g size and a specimen c/o TS at RPS.


Cryosophila stauracantha Cryosophila stauracantha Cryosophila stauracantha
Cryosophila stauracantha Cryosophila stauracantha Cryosophila stauracantha
CRYOSOPHILA STAURACANTHA CRYOSOPHILA STAURACANTHA CRYOSOPHILA STAURACANTHA by TS RPS

 

CHAMAEDOREA SCHIPPII
AN ALMOST UNKNOWN AND NEVER AVAILABLE SPECIES

UNDERSTORY PINNATE SUCKERING PALM
TEN DAY SPECIAL 2 GALLON SIZE

Taxonomically, this species of Chamaedorea is an accepted species.  When I got started in palms about 44 years ago, you could occasionally find one available but you really had to seek it out.  Then they disappeared from the market.  I have a friend with a mature matched and sexed pair of them who set seeds last year.  I haven't this species for sale for at least 20 years.  No one has them.  We're offering them in a small size and have very few available.

This is a suckering green leaf understory species of Chamaedorea.  They get a mature height of twelve to fourteen feet and have an appearance similar to C. costaricana.  But, the leaves are longer and the trunks are thicker.  Trunks remain vertical and don't usually lean.  This species has historically been used to make some of the more interesting Chamaedorea hybrids including the famous "Irving Cantor" cross.  They were chosen for hybridization because of their strong vertical trunks.  Cold tolerance is into the twenties F. 

REGULAR PRICE 2 GALLON $85
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS RARE PALM IN 2 GALLON SIZE $70


Remember:  Limited numbers and mention this Blog Only Special to get this price.


Chamaedorea schippii Chamaedorea schippii Chamaedorea schippii
Chamaedorea schippii Chamaedorea schippii Chamaedorea schippii

 

COPERNICIA HOSPITA
THE BLUE CUBAN WAX PALM



EXTREMELY RARE SINGLE TRUNK FAN PALM
STUNNING BLUE SPECIES

TEN DAY SPECIAL ONE GALLON SIZE

This difficult to find and beautiful blue fan palm is native to Cuba. Mature trees carry a large number of blue, circular and pleated and flat leaves.  The trunk holds on to old leaf bases for a while but eventually is smooth with about a 12 inch diameter.  Many feel that this, along with other Copernicia, are some of the most beautiful of all fan palms.  Expect a mature height of 20 to 25 feet.  It wants full sun and is cold tolerant to at least a freeze.  We're putting our one gallon plants on special.  Their age is approaching 3 years.  I’d highly recommend getting one as they are near impossible to find.  Easy to mail order.

REGULAR PRICE ONE GALLON $75
TEN DAY SPECIAL PRICE ONE GALLON $65


Copernicia hospita Copernicia hospita Copernicia hospita
Copernicia hospita Copernicia hospita Copernicia hospita
Copernicia hospita Copernicia hospita Copernicia hospita


DYPSIS ALBOFARINOSA
CLUMPING MADAGASCAR PALM
WHITE CROWN SHAFTS - VERY RARE


PLANTS SHOWN HERE FROM DOMESTIC SEEDS
TEN DAY SPECIAL ONE GALLON SIZE


This clumping medium sized palm is native to Madagascar.  It has previously been called "Dypsis species white petiole".  It was formally described by Don Hodel about fifteen years ago.  It is most closely related to Dypsis baronii and known for its prominently white crown shafts.  Leaves are drooping with rather fine leaflets.  Trunks average about two inches diameter.  Plant height is a maximum of approximately fifteen feet. It can be grown in full coastal sun but should be allowed to grow up and into the sun.  So, starting in bright filtered light is best.  Exact cold hardiness is uncertain but most likely in the mid-twenties F. range.  I am putting one gallons on a Ten Day Special.  These are from domestic seeds.

REGULAR PRICE 1 GALLON $70
TEN DASY SPECIAL PRICE 1 GALLON $60


Mention this Special for your discount at the time of purchase.  These can easily be mail ordered.  The last three garden photos are by AL PACSOA

  

DYPSIS ALBOFARINOSA 1g DYPSIS ALBOFARINOSA DYPSIS ALBOFARINOSA
DYPSIS ALBOFARINOSA 1g DYPSIS ALBOFARINOSA DYPSIS ALBOFARINOSA
DYPSIS ALBOFARINOSA  AL PACSOA DYPSIS ALBOFARINOSA AL pacsoa website DYPSIS ALBOFARINOSA

 

COCCOTHRINAX BARBADENSIS
MEDIUM SIZED, NARROW TRUNK
VERY "CUTE PALM" WITH GREEN OR SILVER GREEN LEAVES


TEN DAY SPECIAL VERY LARGE BAND SIZED PLANTS

We at the nursery are very proud that we offer a good selection of these interesting New World fan palms - Coccothrinax.  This species is native to the Caribbean region and gets to heights of about 30 feet in many decades.  Leaf color is green to silver-green and trunks are typically six inches thick or a bit more.  This species loves full hot sun and is cold tolerant into the mid-twenties F.  Many are growing it with good success.  In pots, all Coccothrinax are painfully slow.  It's taken us about four years to produce the band sized seedlings you see here.  Yes, from seed, Coccothrinax are very slow growing.  We do have other sizes for sale and multiple other species of this genus.  In the ground this genus are much faster.

REGULAR PRICE BAND SIZE $70
TEN DAY SPECIAL BAND SIZE $60

Remember:  Mention this Special when you purchase to get this discount.  These plants would be easy to ship. 


Coccothrinax barbadensis band Coccothrinax barbadensis band Coccothrinax barbadensis band
Coccothrinax barbadensis Coccothrinax barbadensis Coccothrinax barbadensis

 

ARCHONTOPHOENIX BEATRICAE
AN  UNUSUAL TYPE OF KING PALM



SILVER BACKS TO THE LEAFLETS – GREEN CROWN SHAFT
TEN DAY SPECIAL BAND SIZE

Common Name(s):  Alexandra King Palm, Alexandra Palm, the Alex Palm
Native Locality:  Northern and Central Queensland, Australia, both along the coast and inland
Overall Height:  70 to 80 feet in habitat but usually up to 40 feet in domestic gardens in sun
Trunk Diameter:  12 inches, sometimes swollen at the bottom.  Young trunks brown, older gray
Leaf Length:  6 to 10 feet
Leaflets:  Color dark to grass green, silver on the underside
Crown Shaft Color:  Olive green, sometimes a bit brown mixed in.  Slight bulge at bottom occasionally
Presence of Ramenta:  Absent
Flower Color:  White or near white
Seed Size:  1/2 inch
Other Comments:  This species holds a nice large crown of leaves with a tall, gray colored straight trunk.  There is a possible sub-species, that I will discuss below


REGULAR PRICE BAND SIZE $60
TEN DAY SPECIAL BAND SIZE $50

Remember:  mention this Special to get your discount when you purchase.  The last photo shows a naturalized  colony of this species on the Big Island, the Island of Hawaii. 

Archontophoenix alexandrae band Archontophoenix alexandrae band Archontophoenix alexandrae band
Archontophoenix alexandrae Archontophoenix alexandrae Archontophoenix alexandrae naturalized HI

 

DYPSIS PEMBANA
SINGLE TRUNK OR SUCKERING
NATIVE TO PEMBA ISLAND


TAKES FULL COASTAL SUN
TEN DAY SPECIAL BAND SIZED SEEDLINGS

There are both single trunk and suckering forms of this species.  Nowadays, most of the plants available of this species are the suckering form.  Both get to a height of 25 feet, have an attractive green trunk and a light colored crown shaft.  Leaves have a graceful arch and the leaflet color is green.  It's a great alternative for the garden.  Note how the trunks are beefy but not overly large.  Along our coast it will take part day sun but I'd recommend filtered or morning sun inland.  The plants on special have three to four leaves and are 3 year old seedlings in band containers.  We do larger sizes available.  I cannot tell you whether the plants we have (from seed) are the single or suckering type.  They are larger presently than shown here.

REGULAR PRICE BAND SIZE $75
TEN DAY SPECIAL BAND SIZE $60

Remember to mention this Blog Special at the time of purchase.  The 8th & 9th photos of a garden plant is c/o  late friend Al Bredeson. 


Dypsis pembana Dypsis pembana Dypsis pembana
Dypsis pembana Dypsis pembana Dypsis pembana
Dypsis pembana Dypsis pembana by late AB Dypsis pembana by AB

 

DIOON ANGUSTIFOLIUM
THIN LEAFLET GREENT TO BLUE-GREEN CYCAD
LIKE SUN AND HEAT

 

QUITE COLD HARDY - TO UPER TEENS F.
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS CONING SIZED MATURE CYCAD

This cycad species is from Mexico and is known for its very thin leaflets.  You will see this cycad as a single trunk plant or as a cluster with multiple stems.  The overall crown size is not large, typically with a spread of four feet.  A plant with a caudex of 12 to 18 inches is a very old plant.  Cold tolerance is definitely into the low 20’s F. and perhaps it’ll take into the upper teens F.  It likes full, hot sun.  This would be a good sun species of cycads for those who live in a colder climate.  It is closely related to Dioon edule.   This species is also ideal where an enthusiast needs a plant that will not get tall and needs to fit into a smaller area.  The plant on Special is in a 24 inch box and has a mature caudex 9 inches wide and 14 inches tall with a four inch pup.  Estimated age is at least 25 years.  It’ll not get much bigger after planting

REGULAR PRICE THIS 24 INCH MATURE SPECIMEN $2500
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS ACTUAL CYCAD AS DESCIBED $1950


Dioon angustifolium 24 in box, caudex 9 x 14 inches with 4 inch pup Dioon angustifolium 24 in box, caudex 9 x 14 inches with 4 inch pup Dioon angustifolium 24 in box, caudex 9 x 14 inches with 4 inch pup
Dioon angustifolium 24 in box, caudex 9 x 14 inches with 4 inch pup Dioon angustifolium 25g Dioon angustifolium leaves
Dioon angustifolium Dioon angustifolium

 

MACROZAMIA MOOREI
LARGER COLD HARDY CYCAD


A CYCAD THAT EVENTUALLY LOOKS LIKE A PALM TREE
TEN DAY SPECIAL TWO 50 YEAR OLD SPECIMENS SHOWN BELOW

This larger cycad is native to Queensland, Australia.  Over many decades, it establishes a thick trunk and can get ten to twenty feet tall.  At this size the truly resemble a palm tree, both in crown size and trunk size.  It is recognizable because of its long, curved and keeled leaves (V shaped in cross section).  Other species like M. johnsoni and communis have much flatter leaves.  It is very cold hardy for a cycad and can easily grow outdoors in many areas of the SF Bay Area.  Some report that it tolerates low temperatures into the upper teens F.

The 24 inch boxed specimens shown below were imported into the U.S. about 25 years ago by a private individual - all legally with CITES permits.  They were about 25 years old back then.  Caudexes are fat and some have stem heights of two feet.  Of note, this species is slow to put on trunk height.  This species wants full sun.  The two specimens shown below are larger than anything on the market and have a Regular Price of $3400.

TEN DAY SUPER REDUCED PRICE ON EITHER OF THESE TWO SPECIMENS $1500 EACH

 

Macrozamia moorei   Macrozamia moorei   Macrozamia moorei  
MACROZAMIA MOOREI Macrozamia moorei garden MACROZAMIA MOOREI

 

ALOCASIA SERENDIPITY
AFRICAN MASK HYBRID VARIETY WITH GREEN-BLACK, PUCKERED LEAVES

GREAT INTERIOR PLANT OR FOR FROST FREE GARDEN AREAS
FOUR TO SIX FEET TALL MATURE - FILTERED LIGHT OR A BIT OF SUN

TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON SIZE

Alocasia are a group of tropical pLants that have diamond or heart shaped leaves.  Some like sun, others shade.  They are similar to Colocasia.  There are over 80 types / hybrids of Alocasia.  A.serendipity is known for its puckered dark green-black leaves (dorsal side) and prominently purple undersides.  This is a hybrid species that is stunningly pretty inside and can be grown outside if you don’t get a freeze.  Inside it wants good indirect light and outdoors filtered light with maybe a bit of direct sun.  Leaf size mature is 2 to 3 feet.  Leaves are also quite shiny.  Older leaves tend to be more green.  This species wants filtered light or a bit of sun.   This size can be mail ordered, weather permitting.

REGULAR PRICE 5 GALLON $95
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON $75


Alocasia serendipity 5g Alocasia serendipity 5g Alocasia serendipity 5g
Alocasia serendipity 5g Alocasia serendipity 5g Alocasia serendipity 5g
Alocasia serendipity 5g Alocasia serendipity Alocasia serendipity

     

ASSORTED VRIESEAS HYBRIDS
BY JOHN ARDEN
EXTREMELY RARE TROPICAL PLANTS



FILTERED LIGHT PLANTS
SPECTACULAR BLOSSOMS
TEN DAY SPECIAL ALL PLANTS AVAILABLE - SOME SHOWN HERE


Vriesea hybrids done by the late John Arden.  John was a worldwide famous Bromeliad expert who lived in this area. His hybrid Bromeliads, especially the Vriesea hybrids, were coveted by many.  Of this collection, we still have some left.  Through a friend, I am again able to offer some of his hybrids and, this time, at a discount.  Vrieseas are known not only for their interesting foliage but also for colorful  blossoms that protrude well above the plant.  These would be fairly easy to email anywhere in the U.S.  Most Vrieseas want filtered light and are cold hardy into the mid to upper twenties F.  Of note, we have sold many of the plants from this collection.

REGULAR PRICE PLANTS SHOWN BELOW $75 - $100
TEN DAY SPECIAL PLANTS BELOW $65 - $85



Vriesea amazing jade x evelyn
   
Vriesea amazing jade x evelyn Vriesea amazing jade x evelyn Vriesea amazing jade x evelyn

Vriesea California gold x V-400
   
Vriesea California gold x V-400 Vriesea California gold x V-400 Vriesea California gold x V-400

Vriesea concerto x sunset
   
Vriesea concerto x sunset Vriesea concerto x sunset Vriesea concerto x sunset

Vriesea hybrid John Arden
   
Vriesea hybrid John Arden Vriesea hybrid John Arden Vriesea hybrid John Arden

Vriesea hybrid John Arden 2
   
Vriesea hybrid John Arden 2 Vriesea hybrid John Arden 2 Vriesea hybrid John Arden

Vriesea inspiration
   
Vriesea inspiration Vriesea inspiration Vriesea inspiration

Vriesea mandy
hybrid
   
Vriesea mandy hybrid Vriesea mandy hybrid Vriesea mandy hybrid

Vriesea mandy x gradata x marcella
   
Vriesea mandy x gradata x marcella Vriesea mandy x gradata x marcella Vriesea mandy x gradata x marcella

Vriesea maroon shadow
hybrid
   
Vriesea maroon shadow hybrid Vriesea maroon shadow hybrid Vriesea maroon shadow hybrid

Vriesea maroon shadow x golden radiance
   
Vriesea maroon shadow x golden radiance Vriesea maroon shadow x golden radiance Vriesea maroon shadow x golden radiance

Vriesea melago negro x V brassicooides
   
Vriesea melago negro x V brassicooides ( Vriesea melago negro x V brassicooides ( Vriesea melago negro x V brassicooides (

Vriesea sensation x barbarosa
   
Vriesea sensation x barbarosa Vriesea sensation x barbarosa Vriesea sensation x barbarosa

Vriesea sunburst
   
Vriesea sunburst Vriesea sunburst Vriesea sunburst

Vriesea van ackeri x fenestralis x concerto
   
Vriesea van ackeri x fenestralis x concerto Vriesea van ackeri x fenestralis x concerto Vriesea van ackeri x fenestralis x concerto

 

PAVONIA MULTIFLORA
BRAZILIAN CANDLES

RED BLOSSOMS IN SHADE!


AND, BLOSSOMS ALL YEAR LONG!
TEN DAY SPECIAL ONE GALLON SIZE


This species is an open appearing plant with foliage and blossoms at the ends of its small trunks.  Blossom size is two to three inches in length.  Pictures here show them quite well.  This species is also very difficult to find.  The plants on sale are starter plants.  But, grow them on.  It’s well worth it.

REGULAR PRICE ONE GALLON $50
TEN DAY SPECIAL ONE GALLON $40


Just mention this Blog Only Special for your discount when you purchase.  Of note, small plants should blossom by spring but it’ll take five years or more to get an overhead wide tree.  Previous larger plants at the nursery shown below as well.


PAVONIA MULTIFLORA PAVONIA MULTIFLORA PAVONIA MULTIFLORA
PAVONIA MULTIFLORA PAVONIA MULTIFLORA
Pavonia multiflora Pavonia multiflora Pavonia multiflora
Pavonia multiflora Pavonia multiflora Pavonia multiflora


 

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RECYCLE USED PLASTIC CONTAINERS
AND OLD NEWSPAPERS AND BOXES


ECOLOGICAL AND HELPS OUR NURSERY
YOU'LL RECEIVE A DISCOUNT ON YOUR PURCHASE OR A CREDIT TOWARD FUTURE PURCHASE

I like to remind plant enthusiasts to recycle their plastic containers.  We will take them and give you a credit toward any purchase at the nursery - when you drop them off or issue a credit toward a future purchase.  Or, if you just don't know what to do with them and are conservative minded, drop them off at our nursery location.  If you arrive off hours, just leave them in front of our entry gate.  We'll put them to good use.  We've been doing this for decades and think it's the right thing to do for the environment.  On containers, we are especially looking for larger pots, 5g and bigger.  Our nursery is plush with one gallon or smaller.  We also really appreciate 5 gallon, 7 gallon, 15 gallon and citrus pots. 

We are also recycling old cardboard boxes (Amazon types or otherwise) and newspapers.

So, don't give them to the garbage man for your local landfill.  Bring containers to our nursery and receive a nursery credit for plastic/ceramic containers.  The fourth photo shows all containers from a band to a 24 inch box, left to right.


5 GALLON
5 gallon
15 GALLON
15 gallon
25 GALLON
25 gallon
All containers in a row
All containers in a row
   

 

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We utilize old newspaper to stuff our plants before we put them in vehicles.  Newspapers also help us secure mail orders.  And, we're always running out and don't like using new paper for this purpose - wasteful.  So, we'd recycle those old newspapers that you have on hand.  Just drop them off at the nursery any day Monday through Saturday.  Thank you.

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Recently, on a drizzling day, sort of gray and gloomy, the following photos were taken by Alma, one of the staff.  These pictures show the unique combination of palms, cycads and succulents that we're offering.  You can see how nicely they all blend together.  We're showing these photos so you get a feel for our Nursery.

 
Front of Jungle Music Front of Jungle Music
Front of Jungle Music PLANTS AT NURSERY Front of Jungle Music
Front of Jungle Music nursery shadecloth Front of Jungle Music
Front of Jungle Music Front of Jungle Music Front of Jungle Music
Front of Jungle Music Front of Jungle Music nursery shadecloth
FRONT JUNGLE MUSIC ENTRANCE TO GREENHOUSE JUNGLE MUSIC

 

GREAT PALM TREES FOR SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

Below are pictures of about thirty five palm species that all do well in Southern California.  In the group of palms below,  I left off the most common species that, it seems, everyone knows about.  So, there are no Queen Palms and Mexican Fan Palms below.  But, this group includes species that may be a bit unusual and more interesting.  This is not a complete list.  For instance, within any given genus, there may be dozens other species that do well here.  If I showed every species that you can grow, it would be too overwhelming.  So, I've kept it simple and show representative pictures.  I think, for a starting point, this will suffice.   

I have chosen to show mature plants in gardens.  I tried to use mostly pictures from gardens in Southern California to show examples.  Some are from elsewhere.  This provides a quick view of species that you may want to try.  Some are for sun, others for shade.  Some are more difficult to grow than others.  I'm not commenting on each species presently.  But, throughout my Blog, there are comments on almost all of these.  If you don't live here in Southern California, realize that many of these species may live in your area as well.      

I hope you enjoy this.  We, of course, have most or all of these palms for sale at the nursery in an assortment of sizes.  And, for your enthusiasts, we probably have several hundred other cool species for you to try.

       

king palm
Archontophoenix cunninghamiana
Bismarckia nobilis
Bismarckia nobiis
Brahea armata Palm Tree in California
Brahea armata
Caryota gigas
Caryota gigas 
Chambeyronia macrocarpa
Chambeyronia macrocarpa 
Chamaedorea costaricana
Chamaedorea costaricana
Coccothrinax
Coccothrinax species 
copernicia baileyana
Copernicia baileyana
Cryosophila
Cryosophila species 
Cyphophoenix species
Cyphophoenix species' 
Dypsis decaryi
Dypsis decaryi
Dypsis decipiens mr
Dypsis decipiens (habitat) 
Dypsis leptocheilos
Dypsis leptocheilos
Dypsis onilahensis
Dypsis onilahensis 
Euterpe edulis
Euterpe edulis 
Hedyscepe canterburyana
Hedyscepe canterburyana
Howea forsteriana
Howea forsteriana 
Howea belmoreana
Howea belmoreana
Jubaea chilensis
Jubaea chilensis 
Kentiopsis oliviformis
Kentiopsis oliviformis 
Livistona decipiens
Livistona decipiens
Parajubaea torallyi
Parajubaea torallyi 
phoenix rupicola
Phoenix rupicola
Pinanga coronata
Pinanga coronata 
Pritchardia martii
Pritchardia species 
Pritchardia species
Pritchardia species 
Ravenea glauca
Ravenea glauca 
Ravenea species giant
Ravenea species 
Rhapis humilus
Rhapis humilus 
Rhopalostylis sapida
Rhopalostylis sapida 
Roystonea borinquena
Roystonea borinquena 
sabal causiarum
Sabal causiarum 
Syagrus pseudococos
Syagrus pseudococos 
Veitchia arecina
Veitchia arecina 
Wodyetia bifurcata
Wodyetia bifurcata 

On all the genera above there may be many more species within the same genus that also grow well for us here.  I apologize if I haven't included your favorite species in this group, but this is meant to be a brief introduction and I wanted to keep it simple.  I have utilized these species in a brief article summarizing Palms for Southern California elsewhere at this website 

 

PLANT CONTAINER SIZES

For growers here on the West Coast, there are black plastic containers that most of us use on our plants.  Surprisingly, there are differences between the pots used on the West Coast and East Coast of the U.S.  Here we refer to most containers by "gallon size"  On the East Coast pots are referred to by "diameter in inches".  So, back East you might find a plant in a "14 inch pot".  Here is might be called a "15 gallon pot".  If you visit our price and availability catalog, plants are shown by their pot size.  I'm hoping that this Blog post this morning will help clarify what individual pots look like. 

CONTAINER SIZE PHOTO EMPTY CONTAINER PHOTO OF PLANTS IN 
THIS CONTAINER
BAND SIZE CONTAINER
This pot is 3 x 3 x 9 inches, square in shape.  It is used for seedling plants.  For most growers, it has replaced the one gallon pot.  It is a bit deeper and easier to place in carrying trays.  It also conserves space on benches because these can be placed close together.  You can get a pretty nice plant in a band container, sometimes up to 30 inches tall.
band container chamaedorea in band
ONE GALLON POT
This is a very common pot used, especially by flower growers and those producing small shrubs.  It's a typical first step after germinating a seedling.  We prefer using the band containers above as they conserve table and bench space more efficiently and are deeper.  Diameter of this pot is six inches but it's only about seven inches deep.
one gallon pot plants in 1g pots
     
TWO GALLON POT
This pot is 7 to 8 inches wide and about 8 inches deep.  It is a nice size to move a band plant into.  But, it is not particularly deep, so you have to make sure the roots fit into the container. This pot will produce an average plant that is about 2 feet tall. We grow a lot of palms in these pots.
2g pot empty Maidenhair Fern 2g
FIVE GALLON POT
This pot is 10 inches wide and about 10 inches deep.  It produces a plant that is one of the most common sized palms that we sell.  It is popular because it's not too heavy to lift and plants are typically three to five feet tall, depending on the species.   
5 gallon pot Alocasias regal shield 5g
SEVEN GALLON POT
We really like this container because it produces a good sized plant but isn't as heavy to carry as a 15g.  But, for some manufacturing reason, this pot costs twice as much as a 15g.  Therefore, most growers aren't buying this sized pot very much nowadays.  It is 12 inches wide, and about 12 inches deep.
7 gallon pot Rhapis multifida 7g\
FIFTEEN GALLON POT
This is the most popular sized purchased by people who want a landscape or near-landscape ready size of plant.  This container typically supports a palm from four to eight feet size.  Weight of this size of container with soil and plant is usually sixty to ninety pounds.  It's size is 15 to 16 inches wide and 16 inches deep.  Note how this size pot usually has a nice carrying lip at the top of the pot.     
15g pot Alocasia Calodora 15g
TWENTY/TWENTY-FIVE GALLON POTS
This is the next size up from a 15g.  These pots are typically about 18 to 20 inches wide and 16 to 18 inches deep.  They weight anywhere from 125 to 150 pounds with their soil.  They can produce a plant larger than the 15g, typically 8 to 10 feet. They usually have a flat lip on the top as shown. The pot shown here is actually a 25g pot.  20 g are a bit smaller.
25 g pot plant in 25g pot
24 INCH BOX CONTAINER
This box is 24 inches wide, square in shape and about 22 to 24 inches deep.  The weight of this container depends on the mix, but is anywhere from 175 to 300 pounds (this heavier weight is if one is using a very heavy soil).  It takes two men to lift one of these.  We prefer plastic boxes as shown here, but they are much more expensive than wooden box.  They last a very long time.
24 inch box plant in 24 inch box
ALL POT SIZES IN A ROW
This pot shows all the sizes lined up in a row.  In order, left to right are:

band size
one gallon
two gallon
five gallon
seven gallon
fifteen gallon
twenty gallon
24 inch box









SIZES WE USE NOT SHOWN HERE


Deep band containers
Citrus pots
25 gallon
30 gallon
35 gallon
45 gallon
30 inch boxes
36 inch boxes (shown to right)

Note:  Larger pots/boxes can get very heavy and are too heavy to mail order by usual means - independent trucker needed for these.

empty pots in a row 
Pots to left lined up in a row

cycad in 36 inch box
Cycad in 36 inch box

 

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HOW THESE TEN DAY SPECIALS WORK

•  NEW SPECIALS ARE ADDED FREQUENTLY AND EXPIRATION DATE FOR SALE PRICES ARE TEN DAYS AFTER INITIAL POSTING. 
•  SOON AFTER EXPIRATION, DATED SALE ITEMS WILL BE REMOVED FROM THIS PAGE
•  FOR MAIL ORDERS, JUST CALL US.  WE DO NOT PRESENTLY HAVE A
"SHOPPING CART" BECAUSE ALMOST ALL CUSTOMERS NEED HELP WITH DECIDING WHAT TO ORDER. WE WANT YOUR PLANTS TO THRIVE!
•  AT THIS THREAD, MOST RECENT SPECIALS ARE LISTED AT THE TOP
•  TERMS OF SALE ARE GIVEN HERE BELOW - RESTRICTIONS AND CANCELLATION FEES MAY APPLY.  SEE POLICIES (LINK BELOW). 
•  SOME ITEMS ARE IN LIMITED SUPPLY AND MAY SELL OUT QUICKLY •  PHOTOS SHOWN ABOVE SOMETIMES ARE ONLY REPRESENTATIVE OF THE SALE ITEMS. 
•  MAIL ORDER PLANTS ARE SHIPPED TYPICALLY THE SAME DAY OR THE NEXT BUSINESS DAY IN THEIR CONTAINERS WITH SOIL TO GIVE YOU THE BEST CHANCES OF SURVIVAL
•  SHIPPING CHARGES APPLY TO ALL MAIL ORDERS.  ESTIMATES OF SHIPPING COSTS CAN BE GIVEN ON REQUEST.
•  PURCHASED PLANTS CAN BE HELD FOR FREE FOR A LIMITED AMOUNT OF TIME (SEE POLICIES) AND SHIPPED WHEN YOU TELL US OR WEATHER PERMITS
•  TO GET THESE DISCOUNTED PRICES, MENTION SPECIALS ABOVE  AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE.  IT'S SORT OF LIKE A "PAPERLESS COUPON" 




TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR SALE ITEMS OR PLANT PURCHSES  

•  SALE PRICES ARE FOR A LIMITED TIME SHOWN ON EACH POST ABOVE

•  ALL SPECIALS ARE FOR A TEN DAY PERIOD AND EXPIRE TEN DAYS AFTER INITIAL POSTING, USUALLY AT THE END OF NURSERY HOURS
 PLANT PRICES CAN CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE AND MAY NOT YET BE RECORDED ON OUR PRICE DATABASES 

•  AT NO TIME ARE THERE "DOUBLE DISCOUNTS" - PERCENTAGE DISCOUNTS DO NOT APPLY TO OTHER SPECIALS
•  DISCOUNTS OR SALE SPECIALS DO NOT APPLY TO SHIPPING OR HANDLING CHARGES.  THEY DO NOT APPLY TO SPECIAL ORDER PLANTS OR ITEMS WE HAVE TO SEARCH FOR APART FROM OUR OWN PLANT INVENTORY.
•  SALES TAX MAY APPLY, DEPENDING ON WHERE YOU LIVE
• NO INTERNATIONAL SHIPMENTS WILL BE SENT OR TAKEN
• CYCADS AND CITES LISTED ENDANGERED SPECIES ARE FOR DOMESTIC UNITED STATES USAGE OR PURCHASE ONLY
•  NO WARRANTY OR GUARANTEE IS GIVEN OR IMPLIED ON YOUR ABILITY TO GROW THE PLANTS IN YOUR LOCALITY AND WE CANNOT GUARANTEE YOUR SUCCESS WITH ANY GIVEN SPECIES OR PLANT(S)
•  MAIL ORDER ITEMS SENT VIA FEDERAL EXPRESS PRESENTLY UNLESS OTHERWISE ARRANGED
• AVAILABILITY VARIES.  ITEMS ON SALE MAY SELL OUT WITHOUT NOTICE AND NO LONGER BE AVAILABLE.
•  All SALES ARE FINAL WITH NO REFUNDS.  PLEASE SEE OUR COMPANY PURCHASE, GUARANTEE & WARRANTY POLICIES, OUR REFUND AND SHIPPING POLICIES, AND OTHER POLICIES AS DESCRIBED IN OUR PUBLISHED  
JUNGLE MUSIC POLICIES
ANY CANCELLED BUT NOT YET SHIPPED ORDERS MAY BE SUBJECT TO A CANCELLATION FEE OF 20% OF THE PLANT PRICE(S) - SEE OUR POLICIES.



 

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Jungle Music Palms, Cycads & Tropical Plants
Phone - for orders or availability:  619 291 4605
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PLEASE NOTE NEW NURSERY ADDRESS BELOW


Website:

www.junglemusic.net  Email:  phil@junglemusic.net

New Nursery Location:

 1111 Urania Ave., Encinitas, CA  92024

Nursery Phone:  619 291 4605
Nursery Hours:

 Monday - Saturday, 9AM - 4PM
 Sunday typically closed

   

DIRECTIONS TO

NEW NURSSERY
Freeway Close. Take Freeway 5 to Encinitas
(10 minutes south of Oceanside, 30 minutes north of San Diego).


Exit Leucadia Blvd East (towards Inland).
In 1/4 mile turn left on Urania Ave.  We're 1/4 of a mile down on your right.
Drive in driveway - We're on your right.  You'll see all the plants.
Mailing Address:

3233 Brant Street, San Diego, CA 92103
 

  All major credit cards accepted

Visitors in past ten years shown in small blue counting box above.  About 14 million people since 1997.