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WEDNESDAY, 27 SEPTEMBER, 2023
ZOMBIA ANTILLARUM
VERY UNUSUAL
APPEARING
I am unaware of any Latin derivation for
the word "Zombie" or "Zombia".
Paul Craft reports that it's derivation is from Haitian Creole where it
translates into "ghost palm". Apparently the white fruits have a
"ghost" appearance. The genus name of "Zombia"
certainly draws your attention. This genus only has one species
and it is native to the West Indies.
Zombia
is a suckering fan palm that gets to a height of ten feet or more and,
over time, gets to be a wide suckering clump. The most interesting
thing about this species is the organized spination seen on the trunks.
Compare this to the
Trithrinax acanthicoma.
The spines on the truck of the latter are
totally random.
Zombia
has rings of spines that are closely woven into a repetitive pattern
with the spines pointing downward. For this reason, it is quite
unique and can usually be recognized by the trunks alone. Over time,
lower portions of the trunks may lose their spines, but they'll remain
throughout most of the trunk.
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ENCEPHALARTOS MANIKENSIS
This green Central African cycad is native to
Mozambique and Zimbabwe. It is a prototypical cycad for a group of
similar "species" in this region that are known as the "Manikensis complex".
This would include such varieties or species as E. bandula,
concinnus, chimanimaniensis and others. Taxonomists are still
working out which plants deserve species status.
The plant shown here in the first two rows was recently acquired from a
private collection. It's in a 45 gallon container and has a 21 x
32 inch trunk. It is definitely botanical garden quality.
And, right now, it's for sale at a discount. Shortly I'll publish
a webpage with this plant and about fifty more. Prices for all
will be shown there but you can email me for specifics on this plant.
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BECCARIOPHOENIX ALFREDII
END OF SUMMER SALE ON HUGE CONTAINERIZED SPECIMENS |
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BUTIA CAPITATA BLUE
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
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VEITCHIA ARECINA
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JUBAEA CHILENSIS
FATTEST TRUNK OF ANY PALM
STATELY AND MAGNIFICENT SPECIES
END OF SUMMER SALE GOOD SIZED 15G
I'm down to the last few of the large 15g that
we're offering for sale on this, the Chilean Wine Palm. These
plants are approaching ten years old from seed! As most know, they
are unbearably slow to grow and getting a nice plant as shown in the
first four photos seems to take forever. Try it yourself some day
from seed. You'll know why it takes a decade to produce a nice
sized Jubaea. Interestingly enough, we ship a lot of this
sized Chilean Wine Palms to people in colder states like Texas and South
Carolina. This size are not the biggest 15g we offer, but fairly
old and very nice. Typical basal trunk diameter is four to six
inches on this batch. I do have massive 15g that are 10 inches in
diameter, but they cost more. This size is an affordable size for
people who want to save a lot of years of growing time.
Ultimate height can reach at least forty feet
(in several decades) and trunk diameter up to four feet. The leaf
stems are unarmed. Seeds are large and globular as shown here.
Cold hardiness in into the mid teens F. It's a sun species, even
in the desert.
REGULAR PRICE 15G AS SHOWN $350
END OF SUMMER SALE PRICE $280
But, mention this Special to
get your discount. Note that we have limited numbers but
should be able to get more if needed. Mail order, in the
pot with soil, totally possible but it'll be a big and heavy box
to ship.
PRESTOEA MONTANA
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PRITCHARDIA MARTII
FLAT LEAVES WITH SILVER – RUST UNDERSIDES
REGULAR PRICE 5 GALLON $145
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ROYSTONEA REGIA
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ALLAGOPTERA ARENARIA
FULL SUN, COLD
HARDY, DWARF
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DICTYOSPERMA ALBUM VAR
RUBRUM
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LIVISTONA SARIBUS
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DYPSIS PEMBANA
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 four to five leaves and are 3 -4 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.
REGULAR PRICE BAND SIZE $60 |
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PALM SEEDLINGS FIVE DIFFERENT TYPES ONE SALE BAND SIZE - EASY TO SHIP END OF SUMMER SALE BAND SIZE SPECIES BELOW Below I am not giving species descriptions or photos of mature specimens. I've just shown the species names. I'm posting these for those who know their species and know what they are looking for. I have shown the most frequently seen common names for the palms below. Be aware that palms shown below may currently be bigger than shown in photos. Regular price on all of these is $60 to $65 each.. END OF SUMMER SALE ON BAND PALM SEEDLINGS: $48 EACH, ANY OF THESE SPECIES BELOW All can be mail ordered within the U.S. |
ARCHONTOPHOENIX ALEXANDRAE
RARE TYPE KING PALM
CARYOTA GIGAS
KING KONG FISHTAIL PALM
CHAMBEYRONIA HOOKERI
THE BLOND FLAME THROWER PALM
RHOPALOSTYLIS SAPIDA
SHAVING BRUSH PALM
JUBAEA CHILENSIS
CHILEAN WINE PALM
DIOON MEJIAE
SOFT EMERGING NEW LEAVES REGULAR PRICE THESE OVERSIZED 2 GALLON
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ENCEPHALARTOS ARENARIUS - BLUE
& GREEN VARIETIES
MEDIUM SIZE
MATURE - LIKES COASTAL SUN
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 size we’re
putting on special are younger 5 gallon with caudexes of about
an inch. They can
continue growing in these pots for about three years.
This batch should have blue-green leaves.
REGULAR PRICE THIS SIZE 5 GALLON $165
Remember to mention this Blog Special for your
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CYCAS THOUARSII
I’m showing two garden ready specimens of this species below.
Both are sun grown.
1.
15 gallon with caudex 5 x 19 inches – shown in the first five
photos.
2.
25 gallon plant with caudex (stem) 7 x 30 inches –
shown in second batch 5 photos |
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PHILODENDRON SPECIES THIS ONE IS A CLIMBING TYPE LARGE GREEN ARROWHEAD SHAPED LEAVES END OF SUMMER SALE LARGE 5 GALLON PLANTS
We have propagated these plants from a plant we
got from a botanical garden. We do not know for sure the species.
It's a great growing Philodendron that has about 12 to 14 inch
arrowhead shaped leaves with pink to red veining on the ventral side.
The dorsal leaves are entirely green. Leaf stems are yellow-green
and firm. The plant shown below is going into flower. It has
tolerated a freeze here at the nursery. It wants filtered light,
not hot direct sun. It can grow in a pot if there's something it
can attach to. Or, in the garden, it can grow up a pos, on a fence
or up a tree trunk that doesn't shed its bark. These 5 gallon
plants have five to ten leaves and are four to five years old. The
garden photos show climbing Philodendron growing up anything
they can find END OF SUMMER SASLE THIS SIZE $95 |
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ALOCASIA SUMO
Alocasia sumo is
a hybrid species - a cross between A. portora and "purple
cloak". The cold hardiness comes from the portora parentage.
This is a medium sized hybrid with 3 to 4 foot long leaves that are
diamond shaped with a purple hue to the underside of the leaves.
Leaves are a lesser purple-green and point upwards. There are
prominent veins on the leaves. Plant height should be about 6 to 8
feet. It is reported that this species is a "7b" zone species
which means it should tolerate a freeze. Obviously, it'd look best
in summer. We'd recommend filtered light or limited sun although
some are having good results with full sun near the beach.
The juvenile plants on sale are in one gallon pots. They
are being grown in an un-heated greenhouse.
They are ready to be repotted into a 5 gallon pot.
Mail order possible, weather permitting. |
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VRIESEA HIEROGLYPHICA FILTERED LIGHT RARE BROMELIAD WITH CROSS BANDED LEAFLETS END OF SUMMER SALE 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. END OF SUMMER SALE 6 INCH SIZE $65 END OF SUMMER SALE PRICE 6 INCH VRIESEA $52 |
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MUSA SUMATRANA ZEBRINA
The plants I'm showing here are a non-fruiting type of ornamental
Banana. Like most Bananas, it does sucker and the mature height is
six to eight feet. It has light green leaves with attractive purple
splotches and maroon underside. See photos below. 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 one gallon on sale. See first six
photos below. Also shown below is our 15g size of a similar Banana
- Musa sumatana hybrid that looks quite similar to the one on sale.
But, these 15 gallon plants will produce fruit. In the garden
sumatrana zebrina wants at least half day sun. Cold hardiness is
into the mid 20's F. REGULAR PRICE 1 GALLON
$45 |
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PHILODENDRON
SPECIES
CLIMBING SPECIES - FANTASTIC PLANT! |
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MONDAY, 25 SEPTEMBER, 2023
RHOPALOSTYLIS
SPECIES
SHAVING BRUSH, FEATHER DUSTER, NIKAU AND
NORFOLK ISLAND PALMS
In this article I'm not presently addressing "varieties" of species such
as "oceana", "little barrier island form", etc.
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Rhopalostylis sapida |
Rhopalostylis sapida - San Diego, CA |
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Rhopalostylis sapida |
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Rhopalostylis baueri |
Rhopalostylis baueri |
Rhopalostylis baueri |
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Rhopalostylis baueri |
Rhopalostylis baueri |
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Rhopalostylis cheesemanii |
Rhopalostylis sapida seeds |
Rhopalostylis sapida seeds |
Rhopalostylis baueri 15 gallon |
Rhopalostylis sapida 25 gallon |
Rhopalostylis sapida 24 inch box |
Rhopalostylis sapida 5 gallon |
Rhopalostylis sapida x bauieri hybrid 15 gallon |
Rhopalostylis cheesemanii 5 gallon |
Rhopalostylis baueri 25 gallon pot |
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Rhopalostylis sapida crown shaft and old flowers |
RHOPALOSTYLIS BAUERI
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 smaller sizes as well. The
8th photo is c/o Wikipedia.
REGULAR PRICE 15 GALLON $245 |
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CHAMAEDOREA GLAUCIFOLIA
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
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CHAMAEDOREA SEIFRITZII
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CHAMAEDOREA TRUNKING
RADICALIS
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TRITHRINAX ACANTHICOMA
SPINY TRUNK - MEDIUM SIZE
FAN PALM 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 $245 Remember: The 15
gallon on sale are shown in the first five pictures below. The
sixth photo shows a close up of the trunk of an older garden plant. |
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SYAGRUS OLERACEA
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LYTOCARYUM
HOENII
REGULAR PRICE 5 GALLON $150 The 7th photo - garden photo is c/o Palmpedia |
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VEITCHIA WININ
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BRAHEA ELEGANS
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ARCHONTOPHOENIX
PURPUREA
I'm showing our 1g size (first 5 photos below)
which we're putting on a Ten Day Special. These are very large
plants for their pots and either single or multiple (more than one per
pot). Also available are large 5 and 15g sizes. Further
below you'll see our 5 gallon size.
REGULAR PRICE
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CARYOTA URENS
FAST GROWING - SUPER TALL - DIFFICULT TO FIND
REGULAR PRICE BAND SIZE $60
Easy to mail order. Limited
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ARCHONTOPHOENIX "TERACARPA" The band size plants are about 3-4 years old
and huge – about 2 feet tall and need to be planted or repotted into 5g
pots. |
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CHAMAEDOREA FRONDOSA |
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LICUALA SPINOSA
This exotic suckering and armed fan palm is
native to Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines and surrounding Asian
areas. Mature height of plants typically ten to twelve feet
although, in the tropics, I've seen taller specimens. Stems are
narrow and thatched with brown fibers. Leaf stems are armed with
small pointed spines. Leaves are green and markedly divided into
long leaflets that have a jagged end. Leaves are rounded, flat and
quite attractive. It is cold hardy down to a freeze or a bit
lower. Unlike other types of Licuala, this species can
tolerate partial or sometimes full coastal sun. We're putting nice
band sized seedlings on sale with about four leaves. These would
be easy to mail order.
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SUPER UNUSUAL ENCEPHALARTOS HYBRID
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ENCEPHALARTOS EUGENE-MARAISII
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ENCEPHALARTOS TRISPINOSUS
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ENCEPHALARTOS TRISPINOSUS
FOR DESCRIPTION OF SPECIES, SEE ABOVE |
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EDIBLE BANANA THAT MANY OF YOU CAN GROW! VARIETY THAT
CHIQUITA UTILIZES FOR MARKET FRUIT |
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ARAUCARIA HETEROPHYLLA THE NORFOLK ISLAND PINE OR STAR PINE LARGE AND TALL STURDY GREEN LEAFED TREE TOLERATES OUR LOCAL WINTER COLD - WANTS SUN TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 GALLON SIZE There are about twenty different species of Araucaria worldwide. This includes multiple species from New Caledonia. The Norfolk Island Pine is one of these species. It is native, of course, to the Norfolk Island. All Araucaria tend to make good sized trees. The Norfolk Pine in the wild can get to heights well over one hundred feet with a forty or more foot spread of the crown. It developes a thick trunk and has prickly green leaflets. Because of the latter, you cannot walk below it bare footed. It is a full sun tree in most areas and is only marginally cold hardy - at best into the mid to upper 30's F. Also, it doesn't like extremely hot weather. With this said, there are a fair number of mature trees in the coastal San Diego area. It is difficult to find any Araucaria for sale. We rarely have them available. REGULAR PRICE 15 GALLON SIZE $195 TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 GALLON SIZE AS SHOWN $165 |
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ALOCASIA MAYAN MASK |
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PANDOREA JASMINOIDES - WHITE
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HAWAIIAN TI PLANTS
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FRIDAY, 22 SEPTEMBER, 2023
KENTIOPSIS OLIVIFORMIS
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CYRTOSTACHYS RENDA -
AKA CYRTOSTAHYS LAAKA THE LIPSSTICK OR RED SEALING WAX PALM BEAUTIFUL RED CROWN SHAFT - SUCKERING PINNATE PALM BUT MOST PEOPLE IN THE U.S. CANNOT GROW IT OUTDOORS! About once or twice a week, I get a call from someone who wants to grow this exotic species in their yard. For this reason, I'm writing about growing this palm. I've gotten calls from such places as Las Vegas, Dallas and Madison, Wisconsin. Don't laugh; people just love this species. In the continental U.S., there is hardly any location where the Lipstick Palm can survive over the long run outdoors. The problem is the winter's cold. This species rapidly succumbs at temperatures under 47 degrees F. I mean, overnight! Back in my more reckless years, I'd try these again and again. But, one nights failure of the heaters and all of the Red Sealing Wax were gone. Nowadays I don't heat the greenhouses and don't even have a chance with this species. This species is native to southern Thailand, Malaysia, and some Indonesian islands. It is a clumping palm and can get to sixty feet. It's hallmark is the red crown shaft. Thus the common names. It wants sun in the tropics but can be grown in filtered light. Here in Southern California it wants a greenhouse. Or, if you are super industrious, you can try it inside the house but it'll be a challenge. In South Florida there are some being grown outdoors, but winter cold fronts put them at risk of death. In HI, they seem to thrive where winter lows are hardly ever below 55 degrees near the water. Remember, below 47 degrees F. and this species is gone. I can get one for a real enthusiast, but they are always quite expensive. One photo below shows interior environmentally controlled culture of this species in Southern CA. The last photo shows a 5 gallon plant that saw temperatures of 46 degrees for one night. |
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RHAPIS MULTIFIDA
I haven't been able to offer this superior fan palm as they have not
been available for over five years. But, we do have one or two
very old plants that we were holding in stock and have decided to
sell. This is a very rare type of Lady Palm. This species is from
China and is often mistaken for Rhapis humilus. But, it is a
smaller species, getting to about 8 feet tall whereas humilus gets
about twice as tall. It performs well inside the home or office and
also is quite easy to grow outside in filtered light. The stems of multifida are
much more attractive than the common Lady Palm, Rhapis excelsa.
It also carries more leaflets per leaf than the Lady Palm and is overall
a more attractive plant. The leaflets are narrow and come to a
point like Rhapis humilus. Side by side, the majority of our
customers prefer the Rhapis multifida to the Rhapis excelsa.
REGULAR PRICE THESE 25 GALLON $825
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VEITCHIA MERRILLII HYBRID
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BURRETIOKENTIA HAPALA
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ROYSTONEA REGIA THE CUBAN ROYAL PALM
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PINANGA JAVANA
SINGLE TRUNK, TROPICAL & EXOTIC SPECIES
GETS TALLER THAN P. CORONATA - BEING GROWN BY COLLECTORS
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 GALLON SIZE
It's been a few years since we've offered this
rare single trunk Pinanga from the island of Java, Indonesia. A
different thing about this species is that it is single trunk.
Juvenile plants have solid, simple leaves as shown in the photos.
But, over time, they become pinnate leaves as seen on the larger garden
specimen. The mature trunk is thin and ringed. Leaves are
six feet long or more - green in color. The thing about this
species is that no one has it! Shown are the 15g plants we're
putting on Special. It wants filtered light and is cold hardy down
to about a freeze.
REGULAR PRICE 15 GALLON $245
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $225
LACCOSPADIX AUSTRALASICA
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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 $145
TEN DAY SPECIAL LARGE 5G $125
Mention this Special at the time of purchase for
this discount.
HOWEA BELMOREANA 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 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 $135 |
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HOWEA FORSTERIANA
REGULAR PRICE 5 GALLON SINGLES $135 Remember to mention this Blog Special at the time
of purchase for this discounted price. |
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DYPSIS BARONII
REGULAR PRICE 3 OR 5 GALLON $135 |
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CHAMAEDOREA COSTARICANA
Below I'm showing in the first six photos the 5g
size followed by garden photos of mature trees. The 5 gallon on
sale are 4 to 5 feet tall in their pots. This size is possible for
mail order. BTW, this species is fairly difficult to find. We
also have available smaller and larger plants. This species is an easy
to grow and great palm. |
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BRAHEA ARMATA
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WODYETIA
BIFURCATA THIN TRUNK, FLUFFY
GREEN LEAVES |
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DYPSIS LEPTOCHEILOS
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 three year old band plants which are very large for their
containers on Sale. These
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DYPSIS SPECIES "LAFAMAZANGA"
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LIVISTONA DECIPIENS - AKA
LIVISTONA DECORA
Palm enthusiasts
love this rapid growing palm known as the Ribbon Palm from Australia.
It has this common name because the leaflets are dependent like “hanging
ribbons”. For it's height of thirty to forty feet, it has a very
thin trunk and leaflets are green in color and narrow for the genus.
Leaf stems, like on most
Livistona,
are armed. It is a very attractive fan
palm that many can grow easily. Cold hardiness is about 18 degrees
F. It likes full sun. We're putting three to four year old
seedlings on sale below. Most have about five to six leaves are
are in need or repotting - getting too big for their pots.
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DIOON SPINULOSUM
FILTERED LIGHT IN
GARDEN OR INSIDE THE HOME
REGULAR PRICE THESE OVERSIZED ONE GALLON PLANTS
$180 |
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ENCEPHALARTOS 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 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 and on sale
are our citrus pot sized plants with caudexes of
2 to 3 inches.
These are easy to mail order.
Limited numbers available.
REGULAR PRICE CITRUS
POT SIZE WITH CAUDEX 2 TO 3 INCHES $375
RARE BLUE SOUTH AFRICAN CYCAD FOR FULL
COASTAL SUN
A FAVORITE AMONG CYCAD ENTHUSIASTS
TEN
DAY SPECIAL CITRUS POT SIZE WITH 2-3 INCH CADUEX
TEN
DAY SPECIAL CITRUS POT SIZE WITH CAUDEX 2 TO 3
INCHES $275
ENCEPHALARTOS LONGIFOLIUS – BLUE
FORM
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 plants
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 citrus pot size on
sale came from blue parents and will become more blue out of the
greenhouse and in full sun.
This size is easy to mail order.
REGULAR PRICE CITRUS POT 2 TO 3 INCH CAUDEX $375
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ENCEPHALARTOS
TRISPINOSUS
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CAESLPIIVIA PULCHERRIMA PRIDE OF BARBADOS OR PEACOCK FLOWER MEDIUM HEIGHT SEMI-DWARF COLOR LOTS OF ORANGE & YELLOW BLOSSOMS - FIRST TIME OFFERED TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON SIZE This is the first time we've offered this colorful companion plant that is native to the West Indies and sub-tropical Americas. Known as the Peackock Flower, it is the national flower of the Island of Barbados. It has small oblong leaflets that droop when touched. Flowers protrude a foot or two above the foliage and are prominently colored with orange, yellows and sometimes a red color. Mature height can be up to six to eight feet but it is easy to prune them back to keep them smaller or form a hedge. Of note, stems have tiny spines which don't seem to break off. It may defoliate in winter if you're in a colder area but plants usually come back in mid-spring. This species likes full sun . This is the first time we offered this species. They came from a private gardener. The garden photo is c/o Pinterest, unknown author. REGULAR PRICE 5 GALLON $75 RICTEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON SIZE $65 |
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PHILODENDRON RED CONGO
Just mention this Blog Only
Special for your discount at the time of purchase
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
DICHORISANDRA THYRIFLORA
THE BLUE GINGER - HARD TO FIND
FIVE TO SIX FEET TALL – BLUE BLOSSOMS
TEN DAY SPECIAL 7 GALLON SIZE
This is actually not a true Ginger at all. It is native to all
areas of the new world including the U.S. It produces actual blue
flowers. We have a limited number of two gallon plants that we’re
putting on special. This is
a starter size. This
species wants filtered light in a warmer coastal area. In fact,
some along the coast succeed with several hours of morning sun. They
are late blooming compared to almost all other “Gingers”. They tend to
blossom in fall. In somewhat colder regions, they may need protection
from a freeze. They do sucker and canes are thin. Expect mature height
at about five feet. This plant is not for full, hot sun. They need
average water – backing off when it’s cold.
These are rare to see for sale and we're offering fairly tall
divisions of 7 gallon plants that will maybe blossom this fall, next
year for sure.
REGULAR PRICE 7 GALLON $145
TEN DAY SPECIAL SEVEN GALLON AS SHOWN $120
WEDNESDAY, 20 SEPTEMBER, 2023
FAN PALMS
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ROYSTONEA OLERACEA
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CHAMAEDOREA WOODSONIANA
DOES BEST IN SHADE
– STUNNINGLY BEAUTIFUL REGULAR PRICE
15 GALLON $255 Note:
We only have a few available and they’ll be gone soon.
TALL, THICK TRUNK, BEAUTIFUL GREEN PINNATE PALM
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 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
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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 is our 15g size on sale. We have limited
numbers available. Note: 5 gallon also on Sale - see post
below.
TEN DAY SPECIAL
15 GALLON SIZE $225
BRAHEA NITIDA
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GAUSSIA MAYA
CAN SEE SWOLLEN BASE WHEN YOUNG
REGULAR PRICE THESE LARGE 15G $275 This size can be mail ordered. But, remember to mention this Blog Only Special for your discount. |
KING PALM
ON SPECIAL PLANTS ARE
HUGE FOR THEIR FIFTEEN GALLON POTS |
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PARAJUBAEA TORALLYI
TALL SINGLE TRUNK PINNATE PALM FROM SOUTH AMERICA SPECIMEN TYPE PALM WITH PRETTY GOOD COLD TOLERANCE TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 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 15 GALLON $350 TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 GALLON $300 I have limited numbers presently but anticipate a few more later this week. |
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SABAL CAUSIARUM
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 |
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RAVENEA RIVULARIS
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DYPSIS DECARYI
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CHAMAEDOREA FRONDOSA SUPER RARE UNDERSTORY DWARF PALM SINGLE STEM - BIFID COMPLETE LEAVES A TRULY UNUSUAL COLLECTOR PALM TEN DAY SPECIAL ONE GALLON PLANTS 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 one gallon on sale and have very limited numbers. It can be mail ordered. Our 1 gallon are shown in the first seven photos followed ay older 5 gallon plants. 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, weather permitting. REGULAR PRICE ONE GALLON $95 TEN DAY SPECIAL THESE SUPER RARE ONE GALLON SIZE $85 |
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CHAMAEROPS CERIFERA
This interesting palm is a suckering blue fan palm is native to Morocco.
It's actually quite amazing that it took a long time for taxonomists to
realize that it was a species and had it's own unique characteristics.
It's definitely a deep blue color but also it never gets as large as Chamaereops
humilus. The problem was that there were also native short
clones of the later. Chamaerops cerifera is one of the most
cold hardy species for those of you in super cold areas. I've had
reports of it going down to 13 degrees F. Mature height is about
six feet or so. Color is blue in hot sun. This species does
sucker. Most importantly, with age and full sun, they will have
blue leaves. The plants on special here are one gallon plants.
They'd be easy to ship for mail order customers.
On occasion we do offer larger sizes.
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TRITHRINAX CAMPESTRIS
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REGULAR PRICE BAND SIZE $75 Limited supplies are
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RHOPALOSTYLIS SAPIDA
THE NIKAU PALM
NEW ZEALAND PALM - BULGING CROWN SHAFT
A FAVORITE OF ALL
TEN DAY SPECIAL NICE BAND SIZE
Native stands of Rhopalostylis
sapida are
found in temperate parts of New Zealand and also on coastal areas of
Chatham and South Islands. In these localities it is found in
shaded forests and in the more moist bottoms of mountainous gullies.
One does not see it at high elevation where severe cold may be seen.
Rather it's in the coastal and warmer regions. Being a slow
growing species, it is reported that it takes ten to fifteen years in
habitat before one begins to see a formed trunk. One report done
by the New Zealand government reported that it took forty years to show
trunk and that ten meter trees were 200 years old. The point here
is that, as a species, the Nikau Palm is slow growing in its natural
habitat. Soil in the area is good draining and rainfall is ample
This is a single trunk palm that has green, upright leaves. The
hallmarks of this plant are the upright pointing leaves and the swollen
crown shaft. Almost always, the crown shaft is prominently larger
in diameter than the trunk. The trunk has rings from old leaf
attachments. Overall height after many decades is 25 to 35 feet
or, on old specimens, even more. Trunk diameter is eight to twelve
inches. Leaves are usually eight to twelve feet long. Growth
rate is slow. Of note, we’re putting 3 to 4 leaf seedlings on sale
in bands on a Ten Day Special.
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REGULAR PRICE BAND $60
TEN DAY SPECIAL BAND $50
Mention this Blog Only Special at the time of purchase for this
discounted price. This size is a piece of cake to ship.
HOWEA BELMOREANA
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 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.
We’re putting band seedlings on sale. REGULAR PRICE BAND SIZE SEEDLINGS $60 |
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ARENGA AUSTRALASICA THE AUSTRALIAN ARENGA PALM CAN TOLERATE SOME COLD TEN DAY SPECIAL ONE GALLON SIZE This is a suckering pinnate palm that is native to various areas in Queensland, AU. It gets to a height of ten to twelve feet, have fibrous trucks, suckers and has leaves six feet long with green dorsal sides and silver underneath. It does form a clump. It prefers filtered light or some sun. It can tolerate a freeze but not temperatures into the mid-twenties F. At our nursery outdoors they've done fine. We have limited number of one gallon plants that we’re putting on Sale. These would be simple to mail order REGULAR PRICE ONE GALLON $75 TEN DAY SPECIAL ONE GALLON $62.50 |
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ENCEPHALARTOS MUNCHII
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.
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CYCAS DEBAOENSIS
YES, SEEDLINGS OF THE REAL THING!
REGULAR PRICE BAND $100
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MACROZAMIA COMMUNIS MEDIUM SIZED GREEN CYCAD FROM EASTERN AUSTRALIA GREAT COOL WEATHER CYCAD FOR MAN AREAS TEN DAY SPECIAL DECADES OLD 25G SPECIMEN CYCAD In contrast to Macrozamia riedlei, this species is from the opposite eastern coast of Australia in the New South Whales district. There is has a wide distribution extending south to more cool areas. Trunks are rather thick and can be up to six or so feet tall. Leaves are green with fine pointed leaflets and a leaf length of about six feet. To get a nice mature speccimen takes 30 years or more. I'd estimate the cold hardiness to be down to about 20 degrees F. or a bit colder. It prefers full sun in most areas. On special is a 20 to 25 years old specimen in a 25g pot and a cuadex 12 inches wice and 12 inches tall. It is shown in the first six photos. The eighth photo is c/o plantsystematics.org website.nn REGULAR PRICE THIS 25 GALLON SPECIMEN $1800 TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS ACTUAL CYCAD $1400 |
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