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Below you will find forty-eight named species or genera of palms that
have been successfully grown by many in Southern California. And,
there are many more palms that may do well for you but are not shown
here. Many of the palms below may also do well in other areas like
warmer parts of Northern California, Southern Texas, some Gulf States
and Central & South Florida. I've selected a variety of both fan
and feather palms. Some are suckering species. These are
presented in random order showing a mature specimen so you can see what
any give species will look like when large. I hope you enjoy this
presentation. We have most of them for sale. To read a
more comprehensive presentation with culture information see:
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THESE PALMS BELOW IN STOCK - ANY SIZE
Dypsis lutescens
Bismarckia nobilis
Roystonea regia
Dypsis leptocheilos
Chamaedorea hooperiana
Pritchardia species
Archontophoenix purpurea
Jubaea chilensis
Livistona chinensis
Caryota gigas
Acoelorrhaphe wrightii
Sabal causiarum
Rhapis humilis
Raenea glauca
Brahea armata
Parajubaea torallyi
Coconut Queen, Syagrus hybrid
Phoenix sylvestris
Howeas forsteriana
Hedyscepe canterburyana
Laccospadix australasica
Arenga engleri
Hyophorbe verschafeltii
Coccothrinax argentata
Dypsis decaryi
Dypsis decipiens
Trithrinax acanthicoma
Chamaedorea tepejilote
Rhopalostylis baueri
Dictyosperma albumm
Howea belmoreana
Chamaedorea costaricana
Phoenix rupicola
Butia capitata
Kentiopsis oliviformis
Chambeyronia hookeri
Pinanga coronata
Rhopalostylis sapida
Chambeyronia macrocarpa
Veitchia arecina
Beccariophoenix species
Archontophoenix alexandrae
Sabal riverside
Dypsis onilahensis
Laccospadix australasica
Burretiokentia koghiensis
Chamaedoerea plumosa
Pritchardia species
BURRETIOKENTIA KOGHIENSIS
RARE NEW CALEDONIAN PALM
NARROW TRUNK & WHITE CROWN SHAFT
TEN DAY SPECIAL NICE 15G PLANTS
Back in the year 2000, I was the President of the International Palm
Society.I set up the 1998
Biennial in Thailand at Nong Nook Gardens. I arranged with the
Palm Society of New Caledonia to have to 2000 Biennial in their country.
The palms of New Caledonia are some of the most exciting and prettiest
palms of the world.This
gave my son Jesse and I a great opportunity to see the New Caledonian
palms in the wild.
About 45 minutes out of Noumea (the capitol) is Mount Koghi. This
is the home habitat for Burretiokentia koghiensis.It has a thin to medium trunk, a white crown shaft and gets to
about 25 feet tall. It's very beautiful and does great in Southern
California. Most grow it in part day sun. Cold tolerance is
into the mid-twenties F. (sort of like a King Palm with tolerance of
cold). Shown here are plants that we germinated about 10 years
ago. They are finally really nice, old 15g plants. You'll
not see locally grown plants of this species and size around at all.
And, never on sale.
REGULAR PRICE 15G $265
TEN DAY SPECIAL 25G $235
We only have a few of these, so don't dally. It's a fabulous
addition to any garden. Mention this Special.
BURRETIOKENTIA KOGHIENSIS
RARE NEW CALEDONIAN PALM
NARROW TRUNK & WHITE CROWN SHAFT
TEN DAY SPECIAL HUGE 25G PLANTS
FOR DESCRIPTION AND MATURE PHOTOS, SEE ABOVE
REGULAR PRICE 25G $550
TEN DAY SPECIAL 25G $495
CHAMAEDOREA COSTARICANA
ONE OF THE BEST BAMBOO PALMS
EASY TO GROW - A GREAT INTERIOR PALM
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 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 15g size which we’re
putting on sale. Plants this size will really take off in the garden.If you are interested in mail order, select a 5 gallon plant
which is easier to ship.
BTW, this species is fairly difficult to find.
REGULAR PRICE 15 GALLON $250
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 GALLON $220
Remember: Mention this Special for this Blog Only discounted
price.
ARCHONTOPHOENIX PURPUREA
THE PURPLE CROWN SHAFT KING PALM
VERY BEAUTIFUL - GOOD GROWER
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 GALLON SIZE
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 15g size (first 6 photos below) which we're putting on a
Ten Day Special. These are nicely sized for their pots and either
single or multiple (more than one per pot). We also have other sizes.
REGULAR PRICE 15 GALLON $225
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 GALLON $200
Remember to mention this Blog Only Special when you purchase to get this
discount.
SABAL
URESANA
RARE & ATTRACTIVE BLUE FAN PALM
MEDIUM SIZED MATURE – LOVES HEAT AND SUN
VERY DIFFICULT TO FIND FOR SALE
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON SIZE This extremely blue species of Sabal is
from northwestern Mexico in the states of Sonora and Chihuahua. In
fact, I had a collector in New Mexico who told me he thinks the natural
distribution of this species extends across the U.S. border into New
Mexico. But, this is not documented. This species has very
long petioles with divided fan leaves attached at their ends. The
leaves are blue or blue-green on both sides. This is more apparent
when the plants are moved into sun and age.tThe ends of the leaves flex downward, so the leaves appear as if
they are hanging down toward the ground. Plants can get over
thirty feet tall and in habitat are much taller than this. Trunks
get up to eighteen inches thick. They like heat and sun.
Cold hardiness is good, into the upper teens F. But, cold along
with wet weather can be difficult for this species. We have
available some nice 5 gallon which we’re putting on Special.Leaf color is just beginning to turn blue.The last habitat photo is by Jeremy Spath. The last
actual photo is a 15g plant which we’ve sold out of.
REGULAR PRICE 5 GALLON $135 TEN
DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON $110
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.
REGULAR PRICE 5G $135
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5G $110
Remember: Mention this Special for your discount. Can be
shipped.
DYPSIS ARENARUM
THE SAND PALM
SIMILAR TO DYPSIS LUTESCENS
BUT WHITE CROWN SHAFT
TEN DAY SPECIAL BAND SIZE
This thin trunked suckering palm is native to Madagascar where, in the
northeastern area, it lives close to the sandy beaches. Thus the common
name. It has green curved leaves with small leaflets. The tubular
crown shaft is white and the thin trunk is ringed. It is distinguished
from the Areca Palm by it's reddish petioles and blue-green leaflets.
It typically forms a clump of four to five individual plants. It
tolerates coastal sun and is cold hardy in the mid to upper 20's F. It
is as rare species. We rarely have it for sale.
TEN DAY SPECIAL BAND SIZE $55
SABAL LOUISIANA
THE LOUISIANA PALMETTO PALM
SUPER SMALL, SUPER COLD HARDY FAN PALM
TEN DAY SPECIAL BAND SIZE
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 $60
TEN DAY SPECIAL BAND SIZE $50
DIOON SPINULOSUM A CUSTOMER FAVORITE CYCAD
FILTERED LIGHT IN
GARDEN OR INSIDE THE HOME GREEN LEAVES, ELEGANT TEN DAY SPECIAL
LARGE 15 GALLON SIZE
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
spinulosumis
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 15 gallon on sale - this actual plant. It has
a caudex 7 inches wide and 10 inches tall. Of note, oversized 1 gallon
also on
special. Most have caudexes of 3 to 4 inches. Easy to ship.
REGULAR PRICE THIS 15G CYCAD $750
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS ACTUAL CYCAD $600
This plant can be mail ordered in a very large
box.
ZAMIA FISCHERI
AKAZAMIA VASQUEZII
DWARF GREEN MEXICAN CYCAD
CONES AT A SMALL SIZE - NEVER OVER 3 TO FOUR FEET TALL
TEN DAY SPECIAL CIT POT SIZE
This is small Mexican cycad with stems typically
under one foot tall in size and leaves green in color
and up to three feet long, sometimes shorter. It
usually holds about five or so leaves, sometimes more.
It is a variable species and leaflets can be lanceolate
or wedge shaped. Leaflets are quite thin in
texture and have soft spines on the margins.
Overall, this species has a "fern-like" appearance and
would not be considered spiny. The names "vasquezii"
replaced the more commonly known name of "fischeri"
in the past fifteen years or so.
The two plants shown here in the first two rows below
are eight to ten years old. One is a female in
cone (illustrated). I am also showing (last row)
two super robust garden specimens.
REGULAR PRICE CIT POT THIS SPECIES $295
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $255
Remember: Mention this Special for your discounted
price!
DIOON HOLMGRENII RARE MEXICAN DIOON CYCAD
LARGE CITRUS POT PLANTS
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE Among cycad enthusiasts, this species
is known as a rare Mexican cycad that is difficult to find.
What we are offering on special are very old citrus pot plants
with caudex size of 3 to 4 inches! This species is sun
loving and cold tolerant to the low 20's F. It is native
to Mexico. The plants shown here are from seeds we got
about ten years ago. It grows at a medium rate. It is
known for the fact that it has long and upright leaves.
Leaf color is blue green and leaflets are armed with spines.
These can be mail ordered in a medium sized box quite easily.
REGULAR PRICE THIS SIZE CITRUS POT $325 TEN DAY SPECIAL 15G SIZE CIT POT $250
I only have a few of these. You
must mention this special when purchasing to get these prices.
These plants are very large for their pots.
PANDANUS UTILUS
THE SCREW PINE
THE BEST AND ONE OF THE FEW PANDANUS GOOD FOR THIS AREA
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON PLANTS
Pandanus utilus is
called the Screw Pine but is not a pine at all. It's actually a
monocot (similar to palms) and native to Madagascar, the Mauritius
Islands and some surrounding areas. It gets it's name by the
arrangement of leaves which come off the trunk in spiraling fashion,
always the same direction. Thus, the leaves spin off at different
angles in a swirl. Leaves are rather thin and have spines along
the margins. The trunk on this species is quite amazing. It
forms aerial roots (sausage like) that come to the ground for stability.
Trunks fork and form multiple heads of leaves. Trunks can also be
quite smooth, almost snakeskin-like. It has large fruit clusters
that are bigger than grenades. But, it is a dioecious species and
you need a male and female plant to set viable seeds. Leaf color is
green with a sheen of blue. Overall height is variable, but old
specimens can easily be over thirty feet tall with lots of branches.
It takes sun or part sun. Cold tolerance is probably in the
mid-twenties F. We are offering only a few 5g as shown that we
have in stock. This is an hard species to find for sale.
REGULAR PRICE 5 GALLON $135
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON $100
Just mention this blog special when purchasing to get this price. This
size can be mailordered.The only other Pandanus that we’ve had luck with is P.
furcatus, which we also have.And, we’re trying a new species Pandanus dubius.
ALTERNATHEA PARTYTIME
DWARF COLORFUL SPECIES
RED AND GREEN LEAVES TEN DAY
SPECIAL OLDER ONE GALLON
This hybrid ornamental plant appeals to those
who like color in the garden. It only gets to about 2 feet tall and two
feet wide and can tolerate good filtered light or sun. The leaves are
green with prominent pink-red mixed color as shown below. They can be
pruned to make a fuller plant and are not that difficult to grow. They
tolerate a freeze. The one gallon on special are older plants and ready
for planting.
TEN DAY SPECIAL THESE ONE GALLON $30
PHLEBODIUM AUREUM
THE BLUE STAR FERN
SHORT HEIGHT – BLUE TO BLUE-GREEN LEAVES
CAN BE USED AS GROUND COVER
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON POTS
This species of blue, crawling fern is native to regions of the
southeastern U.S., down through Mexico and Central American and into the
Caribbean and South America. It gets to heights of about two to
three feet and is rhizomatous in nature. It can slowly spread
along the ground but is easy to control. Leaf color is definitely
a blue or blue-green color. It can be used as a ground cover as
shown below. It likes filtered light and is cold hardy into the
twenties F.
REGULAR PRICE 5 GALLON $65
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $55
The first six photos show our 5 gallon size on special.
ASIAN GUAVA
FRUIT TREE GIVING LARGE FRUITS
MEDIUM SIZED MATURE TREE TEN DAY
SPECIAL 5 GALLON SIZE
The Asian Guava Tree - Psideium guajava
- is a medium sized tree with green leaves and green edible fruit with
pink centers. The fruit produced is quite large - known to weigh up to
2 pounds per fruit. So, one must prune the tree years so fruit is
produced on stronger, more proximal branches. Expect a mature tree of
about 15 feet at most. Asian Guava produce an amazing quantity of
fruit. They'd like full sun and tolerate temperatures below a freeze.
This is the first time I have offered these trees. Photo of the fruit
is c/o Wikipedia.
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON SIZE $65
CORDYLINE TERMINALIS SINGAPORE TWIST
NEW SPECIES TO OUR NURSERY
COLORFUL HAWAIIAN TI TYPE PLANT
BUT, TOTALLY DIFFERENT! LEAVES IN ONE PLANE
TEN DAY SPECIAL SIZE SHOWN
For the past two
years, we have gotten in something brand new to the nursery market and
our Nursery. They typically have sold out within a few days.
It is a plant that is super colorful. It may look like the
Hawaiian Ti plant. But, it is totally different. This
species is a dischitous type plant. Its leaves are in one single
plane - from the front is totally seen and wide but from the side it is
narrow. It's similar to a Traveler Palm in this way. Also,
it is a rhizomitous plant. It grows from rhizomes in the ground.
So, it is suckering! Leaves are wide like the Hawaiian Ti
but the color is shown more on older leaves. They are purple-red.
Leaf stems are a colorful red.
Mature height is
four to seven feet and it will take coastal sun. Inland areas
would consider part sun or strong filtered light. By report, it
will take a freeze. We only have a few dozen plants. They’ll
probably sell out quickly. They
can be mail ordered but may take an oversized box to ship.
From a private grower we have gotten in this
really impressiveAlocasiathat
struck my fancy. It has super dark, essentially black stems.
And, the black continues up into the leaf on the underside veins.
We tried one outdoors about two months ago - sort of an experiment to
see how it would do with winter. And, it had no damage with our
low this year at 34 degrees F. So, I got the last two or three to
offer to customers. These are in 5g pots and stand about four feet
tall. I anticipate it'll be an understory plant with filtered
light. I suspect a freeze would damage them. Although just a
guess, I'd say mature height will be about six feet. No one knows
presently the species name of this plant. As mentioned, this
variety is available only for a short time and in very limited number.
DIOON SONORENSE
THE GREEN VARIETY
SUPER RARE SPECIES
SELDOM SEEN
FORTY YEAR OLD PLANT
THOUGHT YOU'D LIKE TO SEE IT
From time to time I have discussed the genus of Dioon cycads.I am particularly fond of this genus because they tend to be very
durable plants.As a group,
some get quite tall, others are hort. I am showing below as forty
year old specimen of one of the more rare species of Dioon – Dioon
sonorense. This
species used to be grouped as a type of tomasellii.
In 1998 it was given its own status as a species. Dioon
sonorense is
from northwest Mexico in the Sonora and Sinaloa states.It lives at rather high elevations in hot and dry climates.
Trunks are usually short, typically four feet or less after many decades
of growth.Leaves are
straight, sometimes with a bit of a twist along the axis. Leaf
color is green to blue, depending on the locality of the variety one
has. The blue variety is referred to as the “bacanora”
type.Leaflets are thin and
pointed at the end.
Sometimes they are falcate (sickle shaped).This species prefers sun and cold tolerance is down to the low
20's F. or perhaps even colder. This species has always been super
difficult to find.
I thought you'd like to see this coning sized cycad. The plant
shown here is about 40 years old.I sold it to a customer 25 years ago and he grew it.He decided to sell it and called me.The caudex is about 10 inches wide and 14 inches tall.It is the green variety and shown in the first eight photos.It was sold the same day I got it in.Below are photos of this plant and both the blue and green
variety of this species with one photo showing the falcate leaflets.
Note that the blue and green varieties are similar except for the
leaflet color.
ROYSTONEA OLERACEA
THE SOUTH AMERICAN ROYAL PALM
TALL PINNATE PALM WITH LUSH GREEN
FOLIAGE LONG PROMINENT CROWN SHAFT
TEN DAY SPECIAL 25 GALLON SIZE
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. In other ways, this species
is quite similar to the classic Cuban Royal Palm.They want sun and are cold hardy to about 25 degrees F. The
size shown here on Special is in a 25 gallon pot and at least ten feet
tall in its pot.
REGULAR PRICE 25 GALLON $525
TEN DAY SPECIAL 25 GALLON $450
COCCOTHRINAX ARGENTEA
MEDIUM SIZED FAN PALM
SMALL TRUNK - SILVER BACK TO LEAVES
TEN DAY SPECIAL 25 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 25 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 slow growing.
REGULAR PRICE 25 GALLON $550
TEN DAY SPECIAL 25 GALLON $475
Just mention this Blog Special when you purchase for your discount.
LIVISTONA LANUGINOSA
THE CAPE RIVER
LIVISTONA –
THE 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 Livistonamarie 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 John Dowe of AU.
REGULAR PRICE 15G SIZE $225 TEN DAY SPECIAL 15G SIZE $195
BRAHEA ARMATA THE MEXICAN BLUE FAN PALM
BLUE HESPER PALM
VERY BLUE COLORED LEAVES – SLOW GROWING
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 GALLON SIZE 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.These 25g plants have nice color and are sun acclimated.
They are begging to be planted into someone's garden. This species
is also very drought tolerant.The plants we’re putting on special are intensely blue 15g
plants, large for their containers.The plants on special are shown in the first four photos.I’m also showing a 25 gallon and a larger boxed plant.
REGULAR PRICE 15 GALLON $200
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 GALLON $175
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.
We have very limited numbers.
CHAMAEDOREA GLAUCIFOLIA
SUPER SIMILAR TO C. PLUMOSA
TAKES A FAIR AMOUNT OF SUN
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15G SIZE
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. 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.It
takes almost full sun on the coast and is a durable species and seem
exempt from fungal problems that can plague C. plumosa.Cold hardiness is about 25 degrees F.
REGULAR PRICE 15G $225
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15G $195
Mention this Special for your discount when you purchase.
ARCHONTOPHOENIX BEATRICAE
RARE VARIETY OF THE KING PALM
SILVER UNDERSIDES TO LEAFLETS
GREEN CROWN SHAFT
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15G SIZE
Archontophoenix Alexandrae
is native to Australia.It
has green leaves that have silver discoloration to the underside of the
leaflets as shown below.
Leaves tend to stay flat without the twist on their axis as seen with
the more common King Palm, Archotophoenix cunninghamiana.Although they are a tad less cold hardy than the latter,
they are felt by most to be more beautiful.Mature height can exceed 50 feet.The crown shaft with green without the brown discoloration seen
with the common King Palm.
Cold hardiness is about 26 degrees F.They can take coastal sun but half-day sun might give the
pretties specimen.The 15g
size shown below is a single but I also have multiples at the same sale
price. REGULAR PRICE 15G $225
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15G $200
Remember: mention this Special to get your discount when you
purchase!
RHAPIS MULTIFIDA
A RARE TYPE OF LADY PALM
ONE OF THE BEST PALMS FOR INSIDE
GREAT GARDEN PLANT AS WELL
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 GALLON PLANTS
This is a very rare species of suckering palm and is near impossible to
find 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. Cold
hardiness is into the mid-twenties or lower, F. Outdoors, this
species prefers filtered light. One must be careful not to
give Rhapis too much fertilizer or leaf burn may occur. The
15g plants are nicely sized and put into their containers in late spring
so one doesn’t have to repot them after purchase.
REGULAR PRICE THESE 15G $400
TEN DAY SPECIAL THESE 15 GALLON $300
The sale plants are shown in the first 7 photos.
PRITCHARDIA MARTII HAWAIIAN FAN PALM
MEDIUM SIZE - RUSTY UNDERSIDE TO LEAVES TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON
SIZE
This Hawaiian Fan Palm is native to the island
of Oahu in HI and typically gets to a height of ten to fifteen feet in
Southern CA but can attain heights to thirty feet in habitat. It
is a single trunk palm with a trunk diameter of about a foot.
Leaves are green and rather flat. Their underside has a rusty
brown or copper color secondary to tomentum hairs. It tolerates
full sun along the coast. Far inland areas should give it limited
sun. Cold tolerance is into the mid-twenties F. It is a
somewhat difficult species to find. The 5g we're putting on
special are not overly large but nice. These can be mail ordered,
weather permitting. REGULAR PRICE 5G
$135 TEN DAY SPECIAL
5G SIZE $110
Note; Our 5g are larger presently
than shown here.
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.
COPERNICIA PRUNIFERA
THE CARNAUBA WAX PALM
WATER CONSERVING - LOVES HEAT AND SUN
TEN DAY SPECIAL 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 $125
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON $95
STUNNING COLOR FOR THE GARDEN
TEN DAY SPECIAL TWO GALLON SIZE
Many of you may know of Euterpe edulis, a thin solitary palm with
a long green crown shaft. However, in Southern Brazil and possibly
northern Argentina, there is a form of this species that has a prominent
orange crown shaft. Considered by some to be "Euterpe sp.
espiritosantensis", others feel it is a variety of E. edulis.
It has a think trunk and a three foot long crownshaft. It wants to
be grown in filtered light and to work its way into partial direct
sunlight. Cold tolerance is about a freeze. This is a slow
growing palm and near impossible to find available. We presently
have a very limited number of two gallon plants. They were
repotted in winter. In the spring of last year we had a few 5
gallon that sold out in a few days. These are extremely difficult
to find and always expensive if you can find one.
TEN DAY SPECIAL TWO GALLON $65
I only have a few. The mature specimens photos are c/o Tobias
Spanner at RPS.
ROYSTONEA REGIA THE CUBAN ROYAL PALM
TALL, SINGLE TRUNK SPECIES ELEGANT WITH LONG CROWN SHAFT TEN DAY SPECIAL 1 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 1gallon we have are about 18
inches tall in the pot and three to four years old.We also have 15g, 5g and bands. We are hoping to offer larger
sizes shortly. There's a shortage of this species on the California
market. Some of the photos below show this species being grown in
Southern CA.This size is
shippable for mail order. REGULAR PRICE 1 GALLON $65 TEN DAY SPECIAL THESE 1 GALLON
$55
SERENOA REPENS SHORTER CLUMPING FAN
PALM
SOUGHT AFTER BLUE FORM
VERY COLD HARDY, SUN LOVING TEN DAY SPECIAL BAND SIZE
This suckering fan palm is native to the southeastern gulf states of the
U.S. and some adjacent island areas. Native habitats even extend
up into the Carolinas. It gets to a mature height of six to eight
feet. It loves sun and heat. Leaf color varies from blue to
green or somewhere in-between. The plants on sale today are in
band containers and oversized – about 6 to 7 years old.Yes, they are slow growing.We do have larger, but on this batch of bands we are offering a
very good price. It has smaller sized leaves. It forms a clump
over time. The seeds for these came from blue parents.Of note, young plants never show blue until larger and out in
direct sun.Cold
hardiness is into the upper teens F.
REGULAR PRICE BAND SIZE $60 TEN DAY SPECIAL THESE BAND SIZE
$50
ASSORTED CYCAD SEEDLINGS
VARIOUS SPECIES
MOST FOR SUN - SOME FOR FILTERED LIGHT TEN DAY SPECIAL BAND SIZES AS BELOW
Below I'm showing eight species of exotic cycads
from three genera. I'm putting all on a Ten Day Special with the
prices shown. I'm not describing each species on this post.
The three that can take filtered light are Cycas debaoensis, E.
ferox, and Lepidozamia peroffskyana. The others can tolerate
full coastal sun. As with all cycads, if you live in a desert
area, only give the sun lovers a few hours of sun. All of these
can be mail ordered within the U.S.
TEN DAY SPECIAL ALL BAND CYCADS BELOW
Cycas debaoensis Band Size $85
Encephalarto cerinus Band size $85
Encephalartos eugene-maraisii Band size $95
Encephalartos ferox Band size $45
Encephalartos horridus Band size $65
Encephalartos munchii Band size $75
Encephalartos paucidentatus Band size $75
Lepidozamia peroffskyana Band size $55
SUPER-DWARF CAVENDISH FRUITING BANANAS COLD HARDY – USUALLY NOT OVER 4-5 FEET TALL!
YES, WILL PRODUCE BANANAS!
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5G PLANTS
Recently, Bananas have been super popular and are somewhat difficult to
find. These Cavendish Bananas are a dwarf species. What
we’re offering today are the “super dwarf” form that behaves like the
regular Cavendish but only gets 3 to 5 feet tall.They don't get overhead. And, they make small banana fruit.
They like sun and have a nice cold hardiness to at least 25 degrees or
colder. Also, to get them to fruit, you do have to keep up with
the water but they are not water hogs. Most folks in this area
have no problem growing them or getting nice bananas. Limited
numbers available.The 5
gallon shown is about four years old and suckering.
REGULAR PRICE 5G SIZE $95
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON $75
Just mention this special when purchasing to get this price.I do not have any photos of mature plants.This is a new hybrid, just on the market.
ALOCASIA
METALHEAD HYBRID VARIETY WITH SHINY NEW LEAVES
PURPLE STEMS & BACKS OF LEAVES
FIVE FEET TALL MATURE - FILTERED LIGHT TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 GALLON SIZE
Alocasia are a group of tropical pants 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.
metalhead gets its name from the
sheen that the leaves display. This is a A. portora hybrid and gets to a height of about 5 feet and has shiny green-purple
leaves with purple backs and stems. Older leaves tend to be green.
This species wants filtered light or a bit of sun. It tolerates a
freeze. Leaves are upright and it is a very attractive tropical
plant.
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 GALLON $175
PANDANUS DUBIUS SUPER RARE FORM OF SCREWPINE
BAKONG OR KNOB-FRUITED SCREWPINE MEDIUM HEIGHT, AERIAL ROOTS TEN DAY SPECIAL 4 INCH SIZE
For those interested in super rare and different
tropical and companion plants, this species might interest you.
Although we only have a few, it's one of three to four Pandanus
species that we are currently offering. It is native to multiple
islands in the South Pacific as well as Australia. It has a
spiraling head of serrated strap leaves with a thin trunk that has large
aerial roots for stabilizing the plant. Mature heights are 10 to
30 feet. They can sucker with stands of several trunks. It
prefers a sunny location. Cold tolerance is not clarified at this
time. I can say this is an extremely difficult plant to find for
sale.
TEN DAY SPECIAL 4 INCH SIZE $50
Easy to mail order. Mature plant photo by
TS at RPS.
FUCREA QUICHEENSIS A RARE AND STUNNING BLUE FUCREA
MEDIUM HEIGHT MATURE THIN BLUE STRAP-LIKE SOFT LEAVES TEN DAY SPECIAL JUVENILE 4 INCH POT SIZE
This extremely rare and difficult to find
variety of Fucrea
is native to southwest Guatemala and southern Mexico on the Pacific
side. Plants have thin trunks with a mature heights of six to nine
feet with beautiful heads of super blue strap-like blue leaves.
The leaves are a rosette and this crown is six feet or more wide.
Trunks have been known to fork when mature. Unlike other Fucrea
that produce bubils, this species sets seeds. This is a full sun
species and is cold hardy (by estimate) into the mid to upper 20's F.
Mail order would be simple.
TEN DAY SPECIAL 4 INCH JUVENILE PLANTS
$40
Garden/wild photos below by Agaveville website
and TS at RPS.
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.
TEN DAY SPECIAL JUVENILE PLANTS IN 4 INCH POT:$35
Garden photos are by it.dreamstime.org and
USF.ed
TILLANDSIA
SPECIES WITH VIOLET BLUE FLOWERS CLUSTERS IN BLOSSOM IN SPRINGTIME
A TYPE OF AIR PLANT - JUST IN TEN DAY SPECIAL LARGE CLUSTERS As I've mentioned before, I'm not a Tillandsia
expert. But, I could not pass when a private collector offered me
several clumps of a blue-gray Tillandsia 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 did my research and they
are similar to Tillandsia recurvata
or neglecta
- But this is only a guess. 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. I've never had or seen this variety before.
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. TEN DAY SPECIAL SMALL-MEDIUM CLUSTERS $65 TEN DAY SPECIAL LARGE CLUSTERS $85
THURSDAY, 25 AUGUST, 2022
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
spinulosumis 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.
CHAMBEYRONIA HOOKERI
THE BLONDE FLAME THROWER PALM
GORGEOUS PALM FROM NEW CALEDONIA
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 have very limited numbers available of this species and only a
handful of 15g and 5g size. But, we also have some band sized plants.
MULE PALM BUTIA X SYAGRUS (QUEEN PALM)
MEDIUM SIZE MATURE HYBRID PALM
SUPER COLD HARDY - TO ABOUT 16 DEGREES
TEN DAY SPECIAL SQUAT 25G SIZE
This popular inter-generic hybrid palm was probably first created by a
man made cross of both parents about a hundred years ago. It has
been given a trade name of "Butiagrus nabonnandii" but most
people call it the Mule Palm. The latter name is utilized because
it's been found on most specimens to have sterile fruit or no fruit at
all. Any seeds formed almost always won't germinate to grow
a new palm. Butia capitata is a monoecious species. This
means that flower stocks have both male and female flowers.
To produce Mule Palm plants, it takes a tremendous amount of work to
viable and true seeds. On the seed producing Butia flowerstock,
all the male flowers must be meticulously removed manually to prevent
self-pollination by itself. Only after this can the Queen pollen
but put onto the receptive Butia blossoms. This takes a lot of
experience, effort and time. This is one of the reasons this
hybrid is so rare and usually pricey.
Mature height is up to thirty feet, much shorter than the Queen Palm.
But, cold hardiness is better than a Queen as well. It'll take
temperatures down to about 16 degrees F. This species prefers a bright
sun location and can be grown in the desert in full sun.
On special are our 25g plants. They are at least 8-9 feet tall in
their pots, grown in sun. They are ready for planting.
REGULAR PRICE 25 GALLON SIZE $700
TEN DAY SPECIAL THESE 25G $595
Remember: Mention this Blog Only Special at the time of purchase.
DYPSIS LUCUBENSIS
TALL, THIN TRUNKED PINNATE PALM
FLUFFY, PLUMOSE LEAVES
THIS IS THE SUCKERING FORM
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 GALLON SIZE
This species of palm is typically single trunk but there are suckering
forms.This is what we are
offering here.It is native
to island of Nossi-Be off the coast of Madagascar. It can reach
heights of over thirty feet. It has leaves arranged in three ranks
- "tristichous". Trunk diameter is about 8 inches and the
crown shaft is a rusty-brown color and not elongated. It is a
difficult species to find nowadays. I'd recommend growing it in
full sun along the coast. I'd estimate cold hardiness to be in the
mid-twenties F. We have nice 15 gallons on special.Note the interesting leaflet arrangement.
REGULAR PRICE 15 GALLON $235 TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 GALLON
$210
Remember: Mention this Special for this price when you purchase.
We only have a small number available.
BURRETIOKENTIA VIEILLARDII THE TIGER PALM - STRIPED CROWN SHAFT
ANOTHER SPECIES OF THIS GREAT GENUS
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15G SIZE
This species
of Burretiokentia comes
from the highest elevation of the three species of this genus from New
Caledonia. It grows at altitudes of almost 4000 feet. It has
a thin trunk of about six inches and can get to sixty feet tall.
It has a prominently bulging crown shaft that is known for it's
diagonally dark markings. Thus, the name "Tiger Palm". The
crown shaft is reddish-brown in color and has prominent striations as
shown below. Younger trunks are green with rings unless exposed to
sun.
The crown of this species is full and
round with upright and arching leaves. Leaf length is about eight
feet, leaflet length is three feet and the leaves are flat in cross
section. Some would argue that this species is the prettiest of
all Burretiokentia.
Culture is similar to the other Burretiokentia, but
I'd give it more shade when young and let it "grow into the sun" rather
than starting it in direct sunlight. As with all New Caledonian
species, ample water is crucial. Under-watered plants do not do
well. Although limited, we do offer various sizes for sale.
I've shown not only nursery plants here but also some mature specimens.
We're putting the 15g on Special.They are of nice size.
REGULAR PRICE 15 GALLON $250
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15GALLON $225 Remember: Mention this Blog Only Special
at the time of purchase.
LIVISTONA SARIBUS LARGE, DARK & HOOKED SPINES
MEDIUM TO TALL FAN PALM
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15G 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 nicely sized.
Shipping is possible in a large box. The last photo is by John
Volk.
REGULAR PRICE 15G $225
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15G $195
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 $125
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $100
PHOENIX RUPICOLA
THE CLIFF DATE PALM
MEDIUM SIZE -THINNER TRUNK THAN CANARY
FAIRLY COLD HARDY
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON SIZE PLANTS
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 below are
our 5g plants, mostly singles with a few doubles.We’re putting them on special. These are shippable.
REGULAR PRICE 5 GALLON $125
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON $100
Remember to mention this Special for this discount.
ARCHONTOPHOENIX BEATRICAE A VARIETY OFA. ALEXANDRAE SWOLLEN BASE OF TRUNK
STEP OFFS AT THE GROWTH RINGS
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5G SIZE
Archontophoenix Beatricaehas
always been a bit of a problem for taxonomists - whether it's
truly a species or a variety. Some feel it's a variety ofA.
alexandrae. I won't get into that argument here. But, the
plants shown below came from seed from aA.
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 5G $135
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5G $110
Remember: mention this Special to
get your discount when you purchase!
PRESTOEA MONTANA
AKA PRESTOEA ACUMINATA VAR. MONTANA
RARE PINNATE PALM FROM PUERTO RICO
TEN DAY SPECIAL 3G & 5G SIZE
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.
REGULAR PRICE 3G & 5G $135
TEN DAY SPECIAL 3 & 5 GALLON SIZE $110
HOWEA FORSTERIANA THE
KENTIA PALM
GREAT PATIO OR INTERIOR PALM - OR IN THE GARDEN TEN
DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON SINGLES
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 5
gallon plants on special.
These plants are singles - not multiples. These can be mail
ordered.
REGULAR PRICE 5 GALLON $135
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $110
SIMILAR TO PTYCHOSPERMA ELEGANS BUT
FASTER GROWING
TEN DAY SPECIAL 2 GALLON SIZE This rare pinnate, crown shafted and thin trunked palm tree is from
the Solomon Islands. Most growers comment that this species is
very similar appearing to Ptychosperma
elegans . It gets a height of up to thirty feet with a four inch
thick trunk. Leaves are about five feet long. Leaf color is
green. The crown shaft is silver-green. Compared to Ptychosperma
elegans, this
species is:
faster growing taller has wider leaflets has larger leaves
It is a part day sun species and has a cold tolerance into the mid
to upper twenties F. Perhaps one could grow it in full sun right
on the coast. It is rarely available. I'm offering nice 2
gallon sized plants on special for ten days.
REGULAR PRICE 2G $80 TEN DAY SPECIAL 2G $70
You must mention this Blog Only Special when ordering to get this
discount. These plants are a piece of cake to mail order.
Limited availability.
The specimen photo is by PalmPedia - Pete in AU.
HOWEA
BELMOREANA THE BELMORE SENTRY PALM / CURLY PALM THE "OTHER TYPE OF KENTIA"
TEN DAY SPECIAL BAND SIZED SEEDLINGS This species of single trunk, "non-crown shafted" pinnate palm
is native to medium elevations on Lord Howe Island. At one time is
was possible to import seeds of this desirable palm along with Hedyscepe and Lepidorrhachis.
Because of conservation laws, the island can no longer legally export
seeds or seedlings. This has created a shortage of the more rare
species from this locality. Howea belmoreana is different from the Howea
forsteriana (classic Kentia Palm) as it has curved leaves and an
umbrella-shaped crown. It also might be a bit more cold hardy.
It prefers filtered light or a little sun inland and can take more sun
right on the coast. Cold tolerance is about 24 degrees F.
Growth rate, like the Kentia, is slow. The bands shown on special
here are well established and a piece of cake to ship within the U.S. REGULAR PRICE BAND SIZE $60 TEN
DAY SPECIAL $52.50 Remember: Mention this special for your discount when
you purchase. Easy
to mail order.
DYPSIS PEMBANA
SINGLE TRUNK OR SUCKERING
NATIVE TO PEMBA ISLAND
TAKES FULL COASTAL SUN
TEN DAY SPECIAL BAND 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. 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 band size and are seedlings.Easy to ship.We may
have larger plants available.
REGULAR PRICE BAND SIZE $60
TEN DAY SPECIAL BAND SIZE $52.50
Remember to mention this Blog Special at the time of purchase.The garden specimen photos are c/o a late friend Al Bredeson.
I'm also showing a prior Nursery stock 25 gallon.
BRAHEA BRANDEGEEI A TALL, QUICK GROWINGBRAHEA
GREEN LEAVES, SORT OF WISPY THIN TRUNK
TEN DAY SPECIAL BAND SIZE
Rarely do I have this hard to find palm and even more rarely do I put it
on special. It's one of the hardest of theBraheasto
locate. It can reach heights of over 80 feet and is native to Baja
California, Mexico. Trunks are thin. Crowns of leaves are
open. Leaf color is typically green as shown here. One of
the best places to see this species is in Balboa Park, San Diego, less
than a half mile from where I live. It wants full sun, tolerates
wind and dry conditions and is a good growing species. Despite its
beauty, its a solid grower and a fine addition to any garden.I’m offering band sized seedlings on sale - see first four
photos. The fifth & Sixth photo are of a 15g plant.
REGULAR PRICE BAND SIZE $60
TEN DAY SPECIAL BAND SIZE $47.50 It'd bepiece of cake to mail order.
BTW, the plants are about one leaf larger than shown here from these
older photos. Remember, mention this Special!
ENCEPHALARTOS TRANSVENOSUS
THE MODJADJI CYCAD
LARGE SOUTH AFRICAN CYCAD SPECIES
GREEN LEAVES - QUICK GROWING
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 GALLON SIZE
Shown here below are 15 gallon sized plants of a larger green South
African cycad that, in the ground, makes a magnificent specimen cycad.Encephalartos transvenosus gets enormous with trunks over
20 feet tall. It is native to the Modjadji Forest area of South
Africa.Leaves are six to
eight feet long and leaflets are shiny, dark green with some glaucous
faint hairs on the leaflets. This is not a small cycad and needs
plenty of room to grow and trunk out.It makes a big show. The plants on special below are in the
15 gallon size with caudexes of 4 to 5 inches – age 8 to 10 years.They can be easily shipped within the U.S. but would require a
large box.See first four
photos. This size is shown in the first six photos below.Following are photos of garden plants.The eight photo shows cycads with about 15 feet of trunk.Of course, this will take a century or two to achieve.This is a full sun species along the coast with a cold tolerance
is 22 degrees F.
REGULAR PRICE 15 GALLON THIS SIZE $500
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $395
But, mention this special to get this price when purchasing.
ENCEPHALARTOS PAUCIDENTATUS
MEDIUM TO LARGE RARE SOUTH AFRICAN CYCAD
UPRIGHT GREEN LEAVES
TEN DAY SPECIAL GOOD SIZED 15G CYCAD
This rare cycad is native to Swaziland, northern South Africa. It
is known as one of the most attractive of all the green cycads. It does
great in Southern California but is rare and hard to find. New
leaves tend to be upright. Most pronounced is the "frost"
appearance of leaves as shown below. This is from small hairs on
the leaflets. Compared to other cycads leaflets are fairly thin –
and they carry spines.It
makes a medium to large mature specimen. Mature size can be over
fifteen feet with 6 to 10 foot green leaves. Along the coast it’ll take
full sun. Far inland I’d recommend limited sun. Cold tolerance is down
to the low 20’s F.The plant
on Special is in a 15g pot and has an 8 inch caudex and is shown in the
first six photos below.
REGULAR PRICE THIS ACTUAL 15 GALLON CYCAD $1280
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS ACTUAL PLANT $880
Below I'm showing photos of a large 25g specimen at the nursery - photo
#7 below.We have a few
seedlings.
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
$55 TEN DAY SPECIAL BAND SIZE $45
CYCAS PANZHIHUAENSIX X CYCAS DEBAOENSIS
CYCAD HYBRID OF TWO RARE SPECIES
NEVER AVAILABLE BEFORE
CAN'T EXACTLY PREDICT MATURE APPEARANCE
TEN DAY SPECIAL OVERSIZED ONE GALLON
We're offering on special a very rare hybrid of the genus Cycas.
Both parents are native to China. The C. panzhiuaensis is
known for it's medium size, blue-green foliage in sun and cold
tolerance. Cycas debaoensis is known for it's mutlipinnate
leaves and fluffy leaf appearance. I've only had these plants off
and on for about a year. There are no pictures of mature plants
available. It should make a small to medium sized adult plant and
take at least part day with a cold hardiness into the low 20's F.
The plants on special are super large one ore one and a half gallons
with about 2 inch thick caudexes. They need to be repotted or
planted.
REGULAR PRICE THESE 1 GALLON $145
DAY SPECIAL THESE PLANTS $115
Remember to mention this Blog Special when you purchase to get this
price. The first garden photo is the panzhihuaensis and the
next is the debaoensis.
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.
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS TREE $400
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 $85 TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $72.50
Remember: Mention
this Blog Only Special to get this price when you buy! The
last photo is c/o Wikipedia.
PHILODENDRON X EVANSII
HUGE HEART-SHAPED LEAVES
NEAR IMPOSSIBLE TO FIND FOR SALE
FAIRLY COLD HARDY - MAKES A GARDEN HIGHLIGHT!
TEN DAY SPECIAL LARGE 7 GALLON PLANTS
This rare and difficult to find hybrid Philodendron hasn't
been available for several decades. It was replaced by the less
expensive Philodendron Selloum variety. But, the P.
evansii is huge compared to the selloum. The P.
evansii is a hybrid of uncertain parentage. There are few in
domestic gardens but, interestingly enough, may have been developed by a
horticulturist in the 1950's who worked at Disneyland in Orange County,
CA. Some say the parentage is Philodendron speciosum x Philodendron
bipinnatifidum.
This hybrid produces huge leaves that
are ruffled, heart shaped (elephant ear type of leaves) and can get five
feet long and three feet wide. They can deal with strong filtered
light and in mild locations with almost full sun. Cold hardiness
is down to about 30 degrees. Plant height is typically six to
twelve feet. We only have a couple of these plants. If you
really want one of these, act quickly because they'll be gone in no
time. And, they are never inexpensive to purchase.
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS RARE SPECIES 7 GALLON $250
The garden photos below are by (in order) University of South Florida,
garden ubc Website and Pinterest, Note: We have only several
of the 7 gallon size.15
gallon are more expensive.No 5g
available.
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.
TEN DAY SPECIAL 1 GALLON $27.50
Mention this Special for your discount
VARIEGATED NEOROGELIA SPECIES
CLUSTERS WITH WHITE LONGITUDINAL STRIPES
GETS FLUSH OF PINK IN SOME SUN TEN DAY SPECIAL 5G CLUSTERS
This attractive yet not overly large Bromeliad
is quite pretty and a good grower. It'll take some sun but probably not
full sun. In the sun it'll develop a pink flush centrally. Heads are
small with green leaves that have long white margins. Each cluster has
three to four heads (plants). It tolerates a freeze. TEN DAY SPECIAL 5G CLUSTERS $65
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
Livistona concinna
Pseudophoenix sargentii
Monstera deliciosa
Astrocaryum mexicana
Coccorthrinax crinita leaf
Ceratoz.europohyllidia leaf
Bismarckia nobilis
Pentagonia macrophylla
Licuala grandis leaf
Microcycas calocoma
Satakentia liukiensis
Coccothrinax species
Coccothrinax crinita trunk
Cryosophila williamsonii
Hyphanae dichotoma
Roystonea species
Kerriodoxa elegans
Licuala grandis
Delonix floribunda
Phoenix loureiroi var. loureiroi
Alcantarea imperialis
Cycas ophiolitica
Cycas thouarsii
Livistona marie
Heliconia blossom
Base of Pandanus species
Fruit of Pandanus species
Pachypodium lameri
Leaf Imprint in Concrete Step
WODYETIA BIFURCATA
THE FOXTAIL PALM
THIN TRUNK, FLUFFY GREEN LEAVES
MEDIUM SIZED
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 GALLON MULTIPLES
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, usually 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.I am
putting 15 gallon plants on sell.Each pot has several plants so it’ll give a multiple effect like
you often see with King Palms.
REGULAR PRICE 15 GALLON MULTIPLES $235
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 GALLON MULTIPLES $200
Remember: Mention this Blog Special when you purchase.
CYPHOPHOENIX NUCELE RARE & ELEGANT NEW CALEDONIAN PALM
THIN TRUNK AND UPRIGHT LEAVES TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 GALLON SIZE
Shown here is a gorgeous example of one of the
more beautiful of the New Caledonian palms. Cyphophoenix nucele
is from Lifou Island, gets to a height of twenty-five to thirty feet and
takes strong filtered light or part day sun in most coastal areas. It
has a thin trunk with lots of silver color. Leaves tend to but upright
as opposed to C. elegans where the leaves are more arched. The
last three pictures are from the late Mardi Darian's garden in Vista,
CA. You'll notice how healthy it looks in strong filtered light. The
nursery plant on sale is a 15g but we also have 5g plants. I'd estimate
the cold tolerance into the mid to upper twenties F. Very limited
numbers are available. This plant can be shipped or delivered if
needed. It was grown from seed and is about eight years old. Very
limited numbers available.
REGULAR PRICE 15G $275 TEN DAY SPECIAL
15G $245
CHAMAEDOREA GLAUCIFOLIA SUPER SIMILAR TO C. PLUMOSA
TAKES A FAIR AMOUNT OF SUN
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15G SIZE
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. 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.It takes almost full sun on the coast and is a durable species
and seem exempt from fungal problems that can plague
C. plumosa.Cold hardiness is about 25 degrees F. REGULAR PRICE 15G $225 TEN DAY SPECIAL 15G $200 Mention this Special for your
discount when you purchase.
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 types of Chamaedorea. It
gets to a mature height of about 8 feet. It is a great patio plant
or can be grown inside quite easily. It is also one of the more
cold hardy types of Chamaedorea, only being beat out by C.
radicalis. It'll go down to about 20 degrees F. or a bit
lower. 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. The 15 gallon size are fruiting size and on
sale.
REGULAR PRICE 15 GALLON SIZE $235
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 GALLON $210
But, you must mention this Blog Only Special at the time of purchase to
get your discount.
BUTIA CAPITATA BLUE EASY TO GROW, NOT TOO TALL SUPER BLUE COLOR - COLD HARDY
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.
REGULAR PRICE 15G $195
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $165
Just remember: Mention this Blog Special for your discount.
We can easily mail order this size.
DYPSIS SAINTELUCEI SINGLE TRUNK - WHITE CROWN
SHAFT NATIVE TO MADAGASCAR
HIGHLY SOUGHT AFTER TEN DAY SPECIAL ON 5 GALLON
SIZED PLANTS
This single trunk palm in native to forest
regions in southern Madagascar. It is known for its powdery white
crown shaft. Mature it is a medium sized palm with a rather thin
trunk and height of about twenty feet. It is being grown well in
Southern California. I’ve heard from some that it's one of the
better Dypsis to grow here. Leaves are arranged in a tristichous
pattern and are plumose (fluffy). It tolerates sun or part sun.
The exact cold hardiness is not well established but probably about 25
degrees F. The 5 gallon on sale below are on sale for ten days.
REGULAR PRICE 5 GALLON $135 TEN DAY
SPECIAL 5 GALLON $110
You must mention this Internet-only special when
purchasing to get this price. Limited supplies available.
The last two photos are c/o John Dransfield, Kew & s and Jeff White, AU
DYPSIS HETEROMORPHA
HIGHLAND SUGAR CANE PALM
MEDIUM SIZED SUCKERING PALM FROM MADAGASCAR
TRISTICHOUS ARRANGEMENT OF THE LEAVES
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON PLANTS
This relatively recent introduction to the palm market is from
Madagascar. It is a suckering palm that gets to a height of about
twelve feet with 4 inch thick trunks. Leaves are green, keeled and
recurved at their ends. The proximal leaf stems and the crown
shaft are covered with red colored hairs. Leaflets are thin and
prominently veined. It is a sun palm along the coast and has a
cold hardiness below a freeze, probably into the upper twenties F.
Most enthusiasts have found this palm to be a good grower. The
garden specimen below is from the garden of Matt Bradford, La Mesa, CA.
All photos by him. The 5 gallon plants were repotted from 1g into
5g well over a year ago.
REGULAR PRICE 5 GALLON $125
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $100
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.
REGULAR PRICE 5 GALLON MULTIPLES $135
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON MULTIPLES $110
BRAHEA EDULIS THE GUADALUPE FAN PALM
FULL SUN FAN PALM – SLOW
GROWING NEVER TOO TALL – COLD HARDY TEN DAY SPECIAL LARGE 3
GALLON SIZE
This is not what I'd call a
super rare species of palm, but for some reason they are near impossible
to find. Right now we are fortunate enough to have some a few 15g,
3g and 1g - the 3 gallon on special today.They are very large for their pots.Brahea edulis is a slow growing, shorter fan palm that is
native to an island, Guadalupe Island, just off the coast of Mexico
south of San Diego, CA. It is known as the Guadalupe Fan Palm.
It is found natively nowhere else. The trunk is medium sized and
mature trees obtain a maximum height of under fifteen feet. The
garden plants shown here are located near Mission Bay Park in San Diego.
I'd estimate they are about forty years old. This species likes
full sun, can tolerate desert conditions and is cold hardy to the mid to
upper teens F. They are also reasonably drought tolerant.
Like other Brahea, large specimens are very difficult to
successfully transplant. We are getting very low on this
size of this species.
REGULAR PRICE 3 GALLON $125
TEN DAY SPECIAL 3G $95
Obviously, these are
easy to mail order. I can ship these easily in a box with their
soil and all necessary Ag Permits.
COCCOTHRINAX BARBADENSIS
MEDIUM SIZED, NARROW TRUNK
VERY "CUTE PALM" WITH GREEN OR SILVER GREEN LEAVES
TEN DAY SPECIAL NICE 2 GALLON SIZE
We at the nursery are very proud that we offer a good selection of these
interesting New World fan palms. Coccothrinax are native to the
Caribbean region.This species,
C. baradensis, 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. Our
plants are grown from seed which we germinate. After a 6 month wait,
one gets one small green strap leaf. It takes 2 to 3 more years to get
a fan-type leaf. Thus, it's taken us about six years to produce the 2g
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 2G $80 TEN DAY SPECIAL 2G $70
Remember: Mention this Special when you purchase to get this discount.
JUBAEA CHILENSIS
THE CHILEAN WINE PALM
FATTEST TRUNK OF ANY PALM
TEN DAY SPECIAL JUVENILE 1 GALLON PLANTS
This species is known at the Chilean Wine Palm. It can have trunk
diameters up to four feet. To get a large trunking tree from a small
plant can take several decades. Ultimate height can reach at least
forty feet. Leaves are green and sometimes a blue-green color. The
trunk is smooth and the fruit is yellow with a large brown seed
inside. The leaf stems are unarmed. Cold hardiness in into the
mid teens F. It's a sun species, even in the desert. The plants
on sale are truly massive 15 gallon specimens. On some, the trunk
almost fills the 15 inch diameter pot. Also, notice the somewhat
blue petioles. These may end up being the blue variety of the
Chilean Wine Palm. On Special are three to four leaf 1 gallon plants.These are a “starter size”.You’d start them off in a little sun and when large gradually
them into full sun.We’ve
found that young plant don’t do well if thrown into full hot sun.These can be easily mail ordered.Limited numbers.
REGULAR PRICE 1 GALLON $60
TEN DAY SPECIAL 1 GALLON $50
But, mention this Special to get your discount.
KENTIOPSIS PYRIFORMIS SUPER RARE SINGLE TRUNK PINNATE PALM
NATIVE TO NEW CALEDONIA THIN TRUNK - VERY ELEGANT
DAY 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
Remember to mention this Blog
Special when you purchase to get this discount. Photos of large
plant below by TS at RPS.
SABAL ETONIA SMALL FAN PALM NATIVE TO FLORIDA
GETS SIX TO EIGHT FEET TALL TEN DAY
SPECIAL BAND SIZE
This small fan palm is native to almost all
areas of Florida. It is different than Sabal palmetto
in that it is smaller. Although not quite as small as the Sabal louisiana
below, it rarely gets to a height of about eight feet. Leaves are green
and the trunk is a bit stout. It tolerates full sun or part day sun.
It is difficult to find. In the fifth photo, it is the band plant that
the staff is holding in his left hand (right hand is Sabal louisiana,
an even smaller species). Cold hardiness is at least 15 degrees F. or a
bit lower.
REGULAR PRICE BAND SIZE $60 TEN DAY SPECIAL BAND SIZE $50
ENCEPHALARTOS LANATUS A RARE BLUE CYCAD FROM SOUTH AFRICA
LOVES HEAT AND SUN – VERY THIN LEAFLETS TEN
DAY SPECIAL CITRUS POT SIZE
This beautiful South African species of cycad is best known for the
silvery throw of new leaves that it displays. It has a medium
sized trunk, usually to a maximum height of six feet. It does
sucker from the base. Leaves are about three feet long and arching
downward. The leaflets are very narrow and essentially unarmed.
When new leaves emerge they are a brilliant silver in color. I was
absolutely stunned by the beauty of this species the first time I saw a
mature plant throw new leaves. As they age, they become more of a
blue green color.
The native locality for this species experiences
extremes in weather from very high summer heat to definite freezes in
winter. In the garden, this species demands sun. I'd
estimate cold hardiness to be in the low 20's. It is a good
species for those in cooler areas who still get summer heat. .
Shown here is a citrus pot sized plant that has a
caudex of 2.75 inches. Remember
that rare cycads are sold by their caudex size. We’re
offering nice prices on this size.If you buy one and it’s a bit smaller caudex size, it’ll cost
less.If it’s bigger, it’ll
be more.
REGULAR PRICE CITRUS POT WITH 2.75 INCHES
OF CAUDEX $480
SALE PRICE ONE THIS SIZE $390
Just mention this Special at
the time of purchase.This
size is easy to mail order.
CYCAS PANZHIHUAENSIS
RARE GREEN CHINESE CYCAD
GREAT ALTERNATIVE TO THE SAGO PALM
EXCELLENT COLD HARDINESS - MEDIUM SIZE MATURE
TEN DAY SPECIAL 1.5 GALLON PLANTS
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 mid to 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. Leaflets are narrow without armor except on the
tips (pointed). Side by side, most prefer this cycad to the Sago Palm.
This is a full or part day sun cycad with a cold tolerance well into the
teens F.We are putting on
special 1.5 gallon plants with caudexes of one to two inches and long
leaves.These would be easy
to mail order.
REGULAR PRICE 1.5 GALLON SIZE AS
SHOWN BELOW $125
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $95
Remember, mention this Special when you buy!
CYCAS DEBAOENSIS
SUPER RARE, MULTIPINNATE, SMALL CAUDEX, LONG LEAVES
YES, SEEDLINGS OF THE REAL THING!
FIRST TIME OFFERED FOR TWENTY YEARS
TEN DAY SPECIAL BAND SIZE
In my opinion, this is one of the most desirable cycad species
introduced in the past several decades. It was formally described
in 1996. Native to China, it is a plant with a rather small
caudex, typically under a foot in size, but with long leaves that
stretch upwards and will divide to the third order. Some argue
that it's just "bi-pinnate", but if you research pictures of the leaves,
there is a small stem leading to two or three leaflets. Therefore,
I consider it to be "tri-pinnate". In other words, the main stem
will fork and that branch will fork again, this last stem holding the
leaflets.. The Caryota palm divides to the second order and
is considered to be multipinate as well. With this branching, this
species produces a very tropical and exotic appearing leaf.
It typically will hold two to four leaves, but has been reported to hold
as many as ten leaves. Length of these can reach ten feet.
They tend to go straight upwards, flexing down over time. Cycas
debaoensis prefers filtered light and is cold hardy to the lower
20's F. For the first time in a few decades, we are offering
seedlings for sale. These were domestically produced and definitely the
real thing. I've shown other plants of this species before, but such a
beautiful plant cannot be shown too many times. At
nurseries, this is considered super rare and is always hard to find.
TEN DAY SPECIAL BAND SIZED SEEDLINGS $85
These would be easy to mail order.
ENCEPHALARTOS DYERIANUS
VERY RARE BLUE SOUTH AFRICAN CYCAD
SUN LOVING - MEDIUM SIZED TEN DAY SPECIAL JUVENILE CITRUS POT OR 4 GALLON
SIZE
This
desirable and extremely rare species is from the northern Transvaal area
in the Republic of South Africa. It is a medium sized blue cycad
that can get trunks up to fifteen feet tall. Leaves are blue or
silver, straight, keeled with leaflets that are spiny and not
overlapping. This is one of the
larger Transvaal species. Encephalartos
dyerianus tends
to be a solitary stemmed species, though it can produce basal suckers
infrequently.It is a moderate grower, but flushes regularly
and bear a full crown of leaves. The petioles and leaflets are
armed with sharp spines. The crown of leaves on the species tend
to be semi-erect, but can lay down as the crowns become more full
(especially on larger specimens). The female cones on this species
are a bluish green, where the male cones are a bluish yellow.
In coastal and inland areas, this species prefers
to be in full sun, but can tolerate some shade. For desert areas,
this species should be placed in partial sun or filtered light.
This plant does need a soil that drains well, and does not do well with
excessive moisture. Because of rarity, this species is very
difficult to find for sale. The plants on special are form
domestic size and three years old. They are in citrus pot or 5
gallon pots, about three years old but only holding one to two leaves.
TEN DAY SPECIAL JUVENILE CITRUS POT OR 5 GALLON SIZE $249
SCHEFFLERA TREE UMBRELLA TREE
MEDIUM SIZED MATURE - GREEN LEAVES TEN DAY SPECIAL LARGE & FULL 25 GALLON
There are two types of Schefflera.
On is a larger tree with larger leaves. The other type is a dwarf with
small leaves and leaflets. The plant shown here is an "in-betweeners".
It's 8 to 10 feet tall n the pot and quite wide - 6 to 8 feet. It's an
ideal tree for privacy and can be shaped and trimmed liberally. I'd
anticipate a mature height of about 15 feet. It takes full sun and is
cold hardy well into the mid to lower 20's F. We only have a few
available. The first two garden photos show the larger species
Scheffleraactinophylla. The last photo is c/o Clemson
University website.
PURPLE UNDERSIDE TO LEAVES
TEN DAY SPECIAL 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 leaves are smaller
than many other Elephant Ear Plants. The dorsal side of the leaves are
green (sometimes black-green) while the underside is purple-black.
It prefers to stay dry in the winter when cold and likes filtered light.
It is a nice companion plant for any garden. Cold tolerance is
easily into the upper twenties F. Shown below are 7 gallon plants
that are on Special.
REGULAR PRICE 7 GALLON THIS SPECIES $150
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $135
Remember to mention this Blog Only Special when you purchase.
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 $125 TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS
SIZE $95
THE MOOSEHORN FERN PLATYCERUM SUPERBUM
GROWS EPIPHYTICALLY
MOUNT ON WOOD OR TREE TRUNK
TEN DAY SPECIAL TWO SIZES SHOWN
Platycerum 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.
I'm showing two sizes of the Moosehorn below: larger and medium
sizes. Each is shown in four photos, the larger first. Of
note, the transverse width of the larger one's shield is 13 inches.
TEN DAY SPECIAL
LARGER SIZE $300
TEN DAY SPECIAL MEDIUM SIZE $200
Mention this special to get this price when purchasing.
I can mail order these but they take a surprising large box to ship.
The last photo is a great on and was taken by floragreatlakes.info
website.
NEOROGELIA PINK FIREBALL MAKES CLUSTER WITH VARIEGATED LEAVES
PINK FLUSH CENTRALLY TEN DAY
SPECIAL 6 - 8 INCH POT CLUSTERS
This variety of Bromeliad has become quite
sought after lately. For years we've carried the red Fireballs.
This one has variegated leaves (longitudinally) that are green with
white edges. Also, over time, it develops a pink flush on the
leaves, especially centrally. These clusters have three to five
plants. They want strong filtered light or a few hours of morning
or late day sun.
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE CLUSTER $45
MONDAY, 22 AUGUST, 2022
HYOPHORBE VERSCHAFELTII
THE SPINDLE PALM
MEDIUM MATURE HEIGHT
CIGAR SHAPED TRUNK
SUPER OLD TREES
Most of us know what the Spindle Palm,Hyophorbe
verschafeltii,looks
like. But, I thought I'd show you pictures of plants that are at least
fifty years old. I've been following these particular trees
individually for over thirty years and they were large when I first met
them. So, here's the "Senior citizens" of Spindle Palms. The fourth
photo shows the classic bulge in the mid-trunk. But, on some trees
you'll notice this is less apparent - almost as if the central bulge
aborts. I can't comment too much on this other than to say that this
seems true on occasions and the bulge is less apparent. I wish I had
sequential, over the decades, photos of individual trees.
Many are growing this sun-loving species here in Southern California and
the tallest ones I know of are ten to twelve feet tall. References say
twenty feet is maximum and certainly some of these trees are pushing
that height. Cold hardiness is down to about a freeze. At the nursery
we have seedlings, 5g and 15g sizes for sale.
Colony of mature trees this species
5 gallon size
15 g size at nursery
DYPSIS LUTESCENS
THE ARECA PALM
SQUAT 15 GALLON ARRIVING THIS WEEK
VERY DIFFICULT TO FIND LATELY
THE BEST "NEIGHBOR BLOCKER" PLANT
TEN DAY SPECIAL SQUAT 15G 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. I am getting in some nice squat 15g
plants this week and they'll be on special for ten days. They are
about 5-6 feet tall in their pots. We will have limited numbers
available. These will be the first Areca Palms available with any
size for months.
REGULAR PRICE THIS SIZE $255
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $235
Just mention this Blog Only Special for this
price when you purchase. To get maximal privacy one would not cut
off the small lower suckers.
BRAHEA NITIDA
FLAT GREEN LEAF - NATIVE TO MEXICO
CAN TOLERATE LESS THAN FULL SUN
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15G PLANTS
This interesting fan palm is native to Mexico, where it lives in the
western portion of the country in mountainous areas. Its
distribution extends down into Guatemala. It attains a height of
thirty feet with a stout trunk of one foot diameter. The most
attractive thing about this palm are its circular leaves, with only
partial division of the segments. This is particularly apparent
when it is grown in filtered light. In sun, the leaves are
less flat and more divided. When grown in shade, sometimes this
species reminds me of a "Licuala-looking" palm in its leaf
appearance.
Cold hardiness is at least into the
mid-twenties F. It may in fact be more cold hardy. The
leaves are a shiny green with a white discoloration on the underside of
the leaves. The petioles are essentially un-armed. From time
to time we have this species available. Shown here are nice 15g
which I'm putting on sale. The close up of the petioles
shows the lack of armor. Note the minimal division of the
leaflets. The plant in the garden below shows more circular, flat
near entire leaves. Compare this to the habitat photo, which was
taken by a friend of mine, Justen Dobbs, in habitat and in full sun.
The leaves in full sun are more divided and not as tropical appearing.
REGULAR PRICE 15G $225
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5G $200
Remember, mention this Blog Only Special for
price at the time of purchase. Limited numbers available.
The photo from habitat is by Justen Dobbs.
SYAGRUS BOTRYOPHORA
RARE SINGLE TRUNK PINNATE PALM
FAST GROWING, GREEN LEAVES, STAIR-STEPPING OF LEAVES
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 GALLON SIZE
This is a rare species of single trunk, pinnate palm from lowland
Atlantic Brazil. It has been called one of the top ten most
beautiful palms in the world.It is fairly new to the market and rather difficult to find.
It gets quite tall, over forty feet, yet has a surprisingly thin trunk
of less than twelve inches. Leaves are about ten feet long and
come off the trunk at a 45 degree angle and then arch toward the ground.
The leaves are keeled and green in color. The trunk is prominently
ringed.
Given ample heat and lack of severe cold, this is
a very fast growing species. It is known to put on four feet of
trunk a year or more. If you look at the last photo below, you
will see many leaves that are green and still attached to the trunk over
a long trunk distance, almost forming a "ladder-like" appearance to the
leaves where one could easily climb the trunk. This may be the
result of its rapid growth but with age seems to disappear with a
typical trunk and crop of leaves at the top of the trunk.The trunk surface is fibrous but turns smooth over time with a
gray-brown color. Shown here are a 15g plant which we’re putting
on special.This species
does want full sun or perhaps filtered light with the opportunity to
grow into full sun. Cold tolerance is uncertain, but felt to be in
the mid to perhaps lower 20's F. We have only a few of this
species for sale.One last
comment. This species has been called the "Slender Queen Palm" and
the "Pati Palm".
REGULAR PRICE 15 GALLON $250
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15G $220
BURRETIOKENTIA
VIEILLARDII THE TIGER PALM -
STRIPED CROWN SHAFT
ANOTHER SPECIES OF THIS GREAT GENUS TEN DAY SPECIAL 5G
SIZE!
This species ofBurretiokentiacomes
from the highest elevation of the three species of this genus from New
Caledonia. It grows at altitudes of almost 4000 feet. It has a thin
trunk of about six inches and can get to sixty feet tall. It has a
prominently bulging crown shaft that is known for it's diagonally dark
markings. Thus, the name "Tiger Palm". The crown shaft is
reddish-brown in color and has prominent striations as shown below.
Younger trunks are green with rings unless exposed to sun.
The crown of this species is full and round with upright and arching
leaves. Leaf length is about eight feet, leaflet length is three feet
and the leaves are flat in cross section. Some would argue that this
species is the prettiest of allBurretiokentia.
Culture is similar to the otherBurretiokentia,but
I'd give it more shade when young and let it "grow into the sun" rather
than starting it in direct sunlight. As with all New Caledonian
species, ample water is crucial. Under-watered plants do not do well.
Although limited, we do offer various sizes for sale. I've shown not
only nursery plants here but also some mature specimens. We're putting
our 5g on Special
REGULAR PRICE 5 GALLON $135 TEN DAY SPECIAL 5
GALLON $110
Remember: Mention this Blog Only Special at the time of purchase.
LIVISTONA SARIBUS
LARGE, DARK & HOOKED SPINES
MEDIUM TO TALL FAN PALM TEN DAY
SPECIAL 5G 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 segment 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. It is a sun
species and cold hardy into the mid-twenties at least. The 15g
size on sale are very large size. One photo below shows the
remarkable blue color to the seeds. We also have available
other sizes. The sixth photo is by John Volk.
REGULAR PRICE 5G $125 TEN DAY
SPECIAL 5G $100
Just mention this Blog Special for this price when you
purchase. Please note the prominent spines on the leaf stems.
PHOENIX ROEBELENII
THE PYGMY DATE PALM
LOCALLY GROWN AND STURDY PALM
SALE ON TRIPLE PLANTS IN 5 GALLON SIZE
Most people are familiar with this species, the Pygmy Date Palm.
It is naturally a single trunks species. But, they are usually
sold as "triples" - three individual plants in the same pot - so often,
that people think it's a suckering species. And, 99% of plants are
sold as a "multiples". Over a few decades, this species can get to
a height of over ten feet.
They are slow growing.
Triples grow slower than singles.This species is a type of Date Palm, so it does have spines on
its stems. Growth rate is medium to slow. It likes full sun
and is cold hardy to about 22 degrees F. Of note, it is one of
the least cold hardy of all the Date Palms. Shown here are
some shippable 5 gallon which we’re putting on Special.These are locally grown and much hardier and stronger than
imported plants like you see at the depot stores.
REGULAR PRICE 5 GALLON $85
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $65
Remember to mention this Special at the time of purchase to get this
discounted price.
DYPSIS SPECIES "LAFAMAZANGA"
LITTLE KNOWN ABOUT IT
SUCKERING THIN TRUNKED SPECIES TEN DAY
SPECIAL BAND SEEDLINGS
Very little is known about this palm. It's even
unclear as to whether it's a true species or some kind of Dypsis
hybrid. It is a thin trunked, suckering species that enthusiasts
are growing and discussing. Many are having success with it. The
trunks are about 2 inches thick, the crown shafts have dark speckles and
a silver color and the trunks are prominently ringed. Consensus is to
grow it in filtered light and let it work its way into the sun. This is
the first time we've offered them for sale. These bands have 2 to 3
leaves. They are extremely rare. Very limited numbers.
TEN DAY SPECIAL BAND SIZE $55
The garden photo is c/o PalmTalk by an unknown
author.
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 $60 TEN DAY SPECIAL BAND SIZE $52.50
Remember: Mention this Blog
Special for this price. Easy to mail order. Habitat photo
c/o TS at RPS.
ENCEPHALARTOS LONGIFOLIUS RARE MEDIUM SIZED SO AFRICAN CYCAD
GREEN LEAF VARIETY -
STACKING LEAFLETS TEN DAY SPECIAL CITRUS
POT SIZE 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 plant shown below is in a citrus pot and has green leaves.
This does not mean it won’t show some blue later in outdoor sun.
Caudex size is 1.5 to 2 inches wide. This is a full sun species
along the coast with a cold hardiness of 22 degrees F. This
species 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. REGULAR PRICE CITRUS POT THIS SIZE $300 TEN DAY SPECIAL
CITRUS POT THIS SIZE $245
Sale price for 10 days only. Easy to mail order. Remember to
mention this Special!
ENCEPHALARTOS
LEBOMBOENSIS
MEDIUM SIZED SOUTH AFRICAN CYCAD
GREEN
LEAVES – FAIRLY COLD HARDY TEN DAY SPECIAL 2 GALLON SIZE
Encephalartos
lebomboensis is native to the Lebombo Mountains in South Africa.It is most closely related to
Encephalartos senticosus.Leaves are green, typically three to
five feet long and have thin, heavily spined leaflets.But, overall, this is not a large
cycad species. In fact, it is relatively compact for an Encephalartos.
In a lifetime most would see a mature tree that has perhaps six feet of
trunk.There are many century old plants in
the wild with fifteen to twenty feet of trunk.Overall, the crown width is about six
feet. This species wants full sun along the coast and has a cold
tolerance to the low 20's F. It is not hard to grow. The
plants on special are in 2 gallon pots with a caudex of 2 inches
REGULAR PRICE
THIS SIZE, THIS SPECIES $135
TEN DAY SPECIAL THESE 2 GALLON CYCADS $105
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 $1250
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.
ZAMIA FURFURACEA
THE CARDBOARD CYCAD
COMPACT GREEN DWARF CYCAD WITH NO SPINES
TEN DAY SPECIAL NICE 5G PLANTS
This popular dwarf cycad is from Mexico and rarely gets over four feet
tall. Plants do cluster and form low profile clumps. Stems
can get typically to about 12 inches although taller stems are seen in
the wild. Leaves are almost always under 36 inches long with a
plant height rarely over about five feet. Leaflets are wide, short
and have no spines or armor. This is a very user-friendly plant.
It tolerates full sun along the coast and needs filtered light in the
desert. Cold hardiness is into the low 20's F, perhaps a bit
lower.
We're offering here 5 gallon plants on Special.They have caudexes of 3 to 4 inches.They are nice plants for starting in the garden. We do have
larger plants that are not on sale right now. These 5g size can
easily be shipped right in their pots.
REGULAR PRICE THESE 5G PLANTS $175
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $150
You must mention this Blog only special when purchasing to get this
price.
CAVENDISH FRUITING BANANAS DWARF SPECIES, COLD HARDY
YES, WILL PRODUCE BANANAS!
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15G PLANTS
Recently, Bananas have been super popular and are somewhat difficult to
find. These Cavendish Bananas are a dwarf species. They
really don't get overhead. And, they easily make ample amounts of
small banana fruit. They like sun and have a nice cold hardiness
to at least 25 degrees or colder. Also, to get them to fruit, you
do have to keep up with the water but they are not water hogs.
Most folks in this area have no problem growing them or getting nice
bananas. I also have smaller sizes available.
REGULAR PRICE 15G SIZE $195
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE$175
Just mention this special when purchasing to get this price.
ACANTHUS MOLLIS BEAR'S BREECHES PLANT
ABOUT FIVE FEET TALL, UPRIGHT BLOSSOMS HARD TO FIND NOWADAYS TEN DAY SPECIAL
15G PLANTS
This herbaceous perennial is from southern Europe and northern
Africa. It is fairly easy to grow and prefers sun. It has
big, wavy green leaves. It is somewhat reminiscent of the
Snowflake Aralia which
occasionally we have available.Mature plant height is about three to four feet. The
blossoms are spectacular as shown - up to 30 inches long.
They go vertically above the foliage and are lavender colored.
Plants in shade will not blossom. A hard freeze can damage the
leaves but plants usually come out of it. This is a suckering
plant. Shown below is our
15 gallon size which I'm putting on special. We also have 5 gallon
plants available. Remember to
mention this Blog Special at the time of purchase. Also, like all
large leafy green tropicals, protect the leaves from snails. The
garden photos are c/o weedbuster website and Sunset website.
REGULAR PRICE 15G $175 TEN DAY SPECIAL 15G $155
COSTUS WOODSONII "DWARF FRENCH KISS" VARIETY
DWARF FLOWERING LANDSCAPE PLANT
CAN BE GROWN IN THE HOUSE
TEN DAY SPECIAL 1 GALLON SIZE
This suckering tropical plant is native to Panama and Costa Rica. It is
a dwarf with a mature height of two to three feet. Leaves are shiny,
green and about 3 inches wide and 8 inches long. Blossoms are red,
upright and tightly formed. See photo by AG2. Along the coast it
tolerates full sun but inland areas should grow it in filtered light.
The size shown are about 2 years old in one gallon pots. Mail order
possible. This is the first time we've offered this plant for sale.
TEN DAY SPECIAL ONE GALLON $40
EPIDENDRON ORCHID
PINK BLOSSOM
REEDSTEM TYPE TERRESTRIAL ORCHID
HARD TO FIND PINK-PURPLE COLOR
TEN DAY SPECIAL FIVE GALLON SIZE IN BLOSSOM
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. Trust that they are a definite
pink although the photos show an orange-pink.
REGULAR PRICE THESE FIVE GALLON $125
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $100
Just mention this Special at the time of purchase for this
discounted price.
The pink 5g are in the first two rows of photos. The last
row is of smaller purple.
FRIDAY, 19 AUGUST, 2022
ENCEPHALARTOS IN HABITAT
RUGGED TERRAIN IN SOUTH AFRICA
A PICTORIAL PRESENTATION OF HABITAT CONDITIONS
ALL PHOTOS FROM THE WILD
Yesterday, a long time supporter and friend of the nursery visited us to
give me many photographs he had taken of Encephalartos in the
wild in South Africa. He is M.R. and did give me permission to share
the pictures with you. The point of this presentation is to not show
you individual species or characteristics of a given plant. Rather I am
trying to demonstrate the very rugged and rough terrain that these
prized plants endure in the wild. They are obviously not pruned,
fertilized or watered. They take what Nature gives them. And, they
have survived for hundreds of million of years. They live on cliffs,
between rocks, in grassy fields and atop mountains. You may notice
black trunks on some, the result of fires sweeping through the area.
You'll see old leaves handing below a crown of newer leaves. You'll see
that these plants seem to thrive hanging over rock embankments and on
cliffs. They just seem to find a spot and grow there. Hopefully you'll
appreciate that this is a surviving genus of plants and certainly worth
protecting in the wild.
GASTROCOCOS CRISPA AKAACROCOMIA CRISPA
THE CUBAN BELLY PALM
SPINY PINNATE PALM
CENTRAL TRUNK SWOLLEN
Native to various areas of Cuba, this single
trunk spiny palm is most known for the prominent bulge in the central
trunk as shown here. The spines on the trunk are variable.
Some older plants seem to lose their spines whereas others keep them.
See the photos below. I've shown some photos that definitely show
the bulge in the trunk.
Heights can get to over thirty feet, crowns are full, leaves are plumose
and overall appearance of the trees are very interesting. This is
a full sun species that can be grown in frost free areas of Southern
California. We probably have some smaller sizes available
presently. BTW, I am old fashioned and really like the old name ofGastrococos
crispa.
TALL AND THICK TRUNK FISHTAIL PALM
PRESENT SHORTAGE ON THE MARKET
TEN DAY SPECIAL 25 GALLON SIZE
This beautiful large palm from northern Thailand has been given a lot of
common names. It is a dramatically attractive shade producing palm
with long, wide leaves. It is a monocarpic species so one only gets
seeds when a tree blossoms and dies. In recent times it’s been near
impossible to find this species around. We have available a few
20g which we’re offering for sale and giving a bit of a discount. This
species is totally different than the more common Caryota urens. It
is not as tall and has a thicker trunk. Mature height is about 35
feet. Leaves are 14 feet long and 12 feet wise, so you’ll get a lot of
shade below. It is cold hardy to about 22 degrees F. It is quick
growing and will tolerate full coastal sun.
If you've been trying to find one of this species, you know they are
near impossible to find, especially with any size.
REGULAR
PRICE 25 GALLON SIZE $700
TEN DAY SPECIAL 25 GALLON SIZE $625
I only have a few of these. Give one of these a chance in the garden and it'll take off in a
year or two.
WODYETIA BIFURCATA THE FOXTAIL PALM
THIN TRUNK, FLUFFY
GREEN LEAVES
MEDIUM SIZED TEN DAY SPECIAL 25 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.
REGULAR PRICE 25 GALLON $595 TEN DAY SPECIAL 25 GALLON $545
Remember: Mention this Blog Special when you purchase.
CHAMBEYRONIA HOOKERI
THE BLONDE FLAME THROWER PALM
GORGEOUS PALM FROM NEW CALEDONIA
USUALLY HAVE A NICE NEW PURPLE-RED LEAF
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 GALLON SIZE
Shown is a nice example of a 15 gallon size of Chambeyronia hookeri with
its blonde colored crown shaft. I’ve found that this species
throws just as red (sometimes even more intense) new leaf compared to
Chambeyronia macrocarpa. This species is hard to find. It is
different in appearance from the dark green crown shafted form seen on
C. macrocarpa. The crown shaft of the hookeri is a tan to yellow
color. Along the coast it's possible to grow this species in full
sun but for most areas several hours of sun or strong filtered light
will work fine. Cold tolerance is about 23 degrees F. Mature
plant height is about 25 feet. About one in twenty of both
Chambeyronia species will not throw a new leaf and, with smaller plants,
we can't tell which ones won't throw one. But, the majority do put
out the sought after new red leaf. If you want to secure such a
plant, look for a smaller one that has or is showing this red trait.
BTW, this species makes a great interior palm.
REGULAR PRICE 15 GALLON SIZE $235 TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 GALLON SIZE $210
We have very limited numbers available of this species and only
several in this 15 gallon size. Of course, not all will have a red
new leaf at this time. Mention this Special at the time of
purchase for this discounted price. The crown shaft photo below is
by TS at RPS and the new red leaf by the roof is by D.L.
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. We are putting our 15 gallon size on special. The 8th photo
is c/o Wikipedia.
REGULAR PRICE 15 GALLON $235
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 GALLON $210
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.
REGULAR PRICE 15G $235
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15G SIZE $210
Please mention this Blog Only Special prior to purchase
RHAPIS EXCELSA THE REGULAR LADY PALM
ONE OF THE BEST INTERIOR PALMS
ALSO GREAT UNDERSTORY GARDEN PLANT TEN DAY SPECIAL LARGE 15G SIZE
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. Have you ever wondered why you hardly ever
see Rhapis on sale? It's because they are super slow growing.
The plants shown here are eight, maybe ten years old. Therefore,
growers have little motivation to sell them cheap. The plants shown
here are nice enough for a bank or hotel lobby, a professional office or
even your living room.
Rhapis excelsa is native to Asia and typically doesn't get much
over 8 feet tall in a pot. 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 plants on special here are 15g
size, very full with lots of canes. They won't last long.
REGULAR PRICE THESE 15G $375 TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $275
Important: Mention this Blog Only Offering for
this price when you purchase. Note, limited supply available.
BRAHEA ELEGANS
THE FRANCESHCI PALM
MEDIUM SIZE FAN PALM
FROM SONORA, MEXICO
LOVES HEAT AND SUN
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5G SIZE
Native to Mexico, this medium sized fan palm gets to a height typically
of twenty to twenty-five feet, has a rather narrow trunk for a Brahea and
a smaller crown of green fan shaped leaves. It is a medium rate
growing palm that tolerates full sun. Exact cold tolerance is not known
but felt to be into the low 20's F. It could be lower but is not
documented. The five gallon plants on sale are at least 5 years
old and very nice. These are easy to mail order.
REGULAR PRICE 5G $125
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5G $100
Just mention this Blog Special for your discount when you purchase.
NORMANBYA NORMANBYI
TALL, THIN TRUNK, CROWN SHAFTED PINNATE PALM FROM AUSTRALIA
SIMILAR TO THE FOXTAIL PALM BUT THINNER TRUNK
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON SIZE
This exotic and single trunk pinnate palm is from the Queensland area of
Australia and nearby New Guinea. It is the only species of this
genus. In habitat, it prefers moist areas and can attain a height
of over fifty feet with a trunk that is four to six inches thick.
The crown shaft has black colored tomentum. Leaves are six to
eight feet long, pinnate is a slightly plumose fashion. Leaflets
are irregular, sometimes wedge shaped with jagged apices and the
underside of the leaflets is silver.One could confuse this species with another Queensland palm, Wodyetia
bifurcata. Normanbya has
wider leaflets, a thinner trunk and the underside of Wodyetia leaflets
is never silver. Normanbya can tolerate full sun right
along the coast but otherwise should be considered a part day sun or
strong filtered light plant. Cold tolerance is down to about
freezing.
Shown here is a 5g plant which we’re putting on
special.This species is
near impossible to find at nurseries.Although I don't have a photo of it, I know of a Normanbya in
the Clairmont area of San Diego that is in full sun with about twenty
feet of trunk, looking very nice.
REGULAR PRICE 5 GALLON $135
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $100
PINANGA PHILIPPINENSIS
AKA PINANGA ELMERI
SMALL TO MEDIUM SIZED UNDERSTORY PALM COLORFUL CROWN SHAFT
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON SIZE
This is a clustering pinnate palm from the mountainous areas of the
Philippine Islands. Despite it's area of origin, it has been found
to be relatively cold hardy and can be grown in our coastal area.
Trunks are thin, 2 to 3 inches in diameter and prominently ringed.
Crown shafts have color - typically yellow but sometimes silver-blue to
purple. Leaflets are green and narrow and leaves are arching.
Mature height is anywhere from six to perhaps fourteen feet.
Seeds, when produced, are small and purple in color. This palm
wants filtered light. Cold hardiness is a bit below a freeze.
We're putting summer repots in 2 gallon size on special.
REGULAR PRICE 5 GALLON $125 TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON $100
Remember: Mention this Blog Only
Special at the time of purchase for this great price.
DICTYOSPERMA FURFURACEUM
NOW KNOWN AS
DICTYOSPERMA ALBUM VARIETY CONJUGATUM
SMALLER SPECIES, WHITE-SILVER CROWN SHAFT
NEAR EXTINCT IN THE WILD
TEN DAY SPECIAL 2 GALLON PLANTS
Among taxonomists, Dictyosperma is known as a "monotypic" genus.
This means there is only one species. We enthusiasts have always
been troubled by this as, when we look at specimen plants, they are so
different. But, this is what it is. Older varietal names
such as "rubrum" and "furfuraceum" are out. Now the
taxonomist say there are three varieties of Dictyosperma album -
and the prior variety called "rubrum" apparently is grouped with
the aureum present type variety.
If this is confusing, realize it's always been confusing and I totally
agree. But, remember that taxonomists have to make a living by
re-naming things.
Currently there are three varieties of D. album:
Dictyosperma album variety album
Dictyosperma album variety aureum
Dictyosperma album variety conjugatum
What we've known as D. furfuraceum is now called D. album
variety conjugatum. This is the smallest species of the group and
gets to mature heights of ten to fifteen feet. It's from Round
Island. Reports are that it is critically endangered with only a
few plants remaining in the wild. It has a definite white powdery
color to leaf stems and to the crown shaft.
It's near impossible to find the Dictyosperma conjugatum for
sale. Previously we had some old specimens but those are long
gone. We're offering you plants in 2 gallon pots presently on special.
These were repotted About six months ago and are a bit further along
than shown here.
TEN DAY SPECIAL 2 GALLON $65
Remember: Only a few available. Photos below taken by Tim
Ran (last 2 pictures)
VEITCHIA JOANNIS TALL SINGLE TRUNK GREEN PINNATE
PALM
MAJESTIC AND GOOD SIZED PALM TEN DAY SPECIAL 2 GALLON SIZE
This is the tallest of the genus Veitchia and
is said to get mature heights over 80 feet. It is a sun growing
species. Trunks are about a foot in diameter and smooth. Leaves are
green with a gentle arch. Flowers produce large colorful seeds.
Although many grow Veitchia arecina,
this larger species can also be grown in Southern California. It is
quick growing and has a cold tolerance into the upper 20's F.
REGULAR PRICE 2 GALLON $75 TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $65
BRAHEA EDULIS THE GUADALUPE FAN PALM
SHORTER GREEN, SINGLE TRUNK SUN FAN PALM
TEN DAY SPECIAL ONE GALLON SIZE
This is not what I'd call a super rare species of palm, but for
some reason they are near impossible to find. We have a limited
number of nice various sizes for sale. Brahea edulis is a slow growing, shorter fan palm that is native to an island
just off the coast of Mexico south of San Diego, CA. It is found
natively nowhere else. The trunk is medium sized and mature trees
obtain a maximum height of under fifteen feet. The colony of
plants shown here are located near Mission Bay Park in San Diego.
I'd estimate they are about forty years old. This species likes
full sun, can tolerate desert conditions and is cold hardy to the
mid-teens F. They are also reasonably drought tolerant. Like
other Brahea, large
specimens are very difficult to successfully transplant. On
special are one gallon plants we’ve grown from local seed.
REGULAR PRICE ONE GALLON $65
TEN DAY SPECIAL ONE GALLON $55
Easy to mail order.We
may have other sizes available.
CHAMAEDOREA TENELLA
DWARF SINGLE TRUNK
UNDERSTORY SUPER RARE MINIATURE PALM
SIMPLE LEAVES - NEVER OVER A FEW FEET TALL
NEAR IMPOSSIBLE TO FIND
TEN DAY SPECIAL BANDS & 1 GALLON 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. It is certainly a dwarf
species and is rarely 24 inches tall. These plants we're offering came
from domestic seeds from a plant in the Los Angeles area. We're
offering two sizes on Special - band size and one gallon. See
photos below in the first two rows. 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 $70
TEN DAY SPECIAL BAND $60
REGULAR
PRICE 1 GALLON $80
TEN DAY SPECIAL 1 GALLON $70
Remember: Mention this Blog Only Special when you purchase.
These can be mail ordered. The garden photos are by HJD.
ENCEPHALARTOS PAUCIDENTATUS
MEDIUM TO LARGE RARE SOUTH AFRICAN CYCAD
UPRIGHT GREEN LEAVES
TEN DAY SPECIAL BAND SIZE SEEDLINGS
This cycad is native to Swaziland, northern South Africa. It is
known as one of the most attractive of all the green cycads. It
does great in Southern California but is rare and hard to find.
New leaves tend to be upright. Most pronounced is the "frost"
appearance of leaves as shown below. This is from small hairs on
the leaflets. It makes a medium to large mature specimen.
Mature size can be over fifteen feet with 6 to 10 foot green
leaves. Leaflets are armed. Along the coast it’ll take full sun. Far
inland I’d recommend limited sun. Cold tolerance is down to the low
20’s F.
REGULAR PRICE BAND SIZE THIS SPECIES $85
TEN DAY SPECIAL BAND SIZE $70
Below I'm showing photos of a large specimen at the nursery
ENCEPHALARTOS FEROX
SOUTH AFRICAN CYCAD
STUNNING RED OR ORANGE CONES
GREEN HOLLY FERN - LIKE LEAFLETS
TEN DAY SPECIAL OLDER BAND SIZE PLANTS
This South African cycad is perhaps best known for two things: It
can grow in shady conditions and the cones (especially the female cone)
are red. The cone color varies from fire engine red to orange.
Female cones seem to be more colorful. The leaflets look like a
holly fern. Right along the coast, this species can take almost
full sun and look good. But, most people grow it in part day sun
or filtered light. From a seedling, it takes about ten years in
the ground to get a big, coning sized plant. Cold tolerance is
into the low 20's F. We’re offering our older band size on
special.Ages of these are
at least 4 years. Ideally, they
should be repotted into a larger container. These are easy
to ship within the U.S
REGULAR PRICE OLDER BAND SIZE $75 TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE BAND $60
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 FIVE GALLON SIZE 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 putting our nicely sized five
gallon on special. Caudex size is about two to three inches. I can't
show a mature plant for you as I know of none around.
REGULAR PRICE FIVE GALLON $150 TEN DAY SPECIAL FIVE GALLON $120
These would be easy to mail order. You must mention this special when
you purchase to get this price.
ALOCASIA SUMO
HYBRID ALOCASIA - EXOTIC WITH SOME COLD HARDINESS
MEDIUM SIZED, LUSH TROPICAL COMPANION PLANT
TEN DAY SPECIAL FIFTEEN GALLON SIZE
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.
The juvenile plants on sale are in one gallon pots. They are being
grown in an un-heated greenhouse.
REGULAR PRICE 15 GALLON $195
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 GALLON $175
These can be shipped by mail order. I'm showing the 15g size
through the photos below. I don't have a garden picture.
These can be mail ordered but would take a huge box.
MUSA SUMATRANA HYBRID
A NON-FRUITING BANANA CROSSED WITH A FRUITING BANANA
MAKES A PRETTIER FRUITING PLANT
DEFINITE RED COLOR TO LEAVES
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 GALLON PLANTS
The plants I'm showing here may be very interesting. It's a cross
between the ornamental Musa sumatrana (zebrina) and a fruiting
type of Banana. The hybridizer told me it produces edible bananas
but do have some small seeds in the fruit. Mature height should be
about 8 feet. Like most Bananas, it does sucker and the fruiting
stalk is replaced by a new stalk. It has light green leaves with
attractive purple splotches and maroon underside. See photos
below. It'd want full sun and should be cold tolerant well into
the mid-twenties F. We're putting our 15 gallon on sale.
These plants are very nicely sized with some overhead. BTW, they
are near impossible to find. I have no mature photos to show you
as it's a new hybrid.
REGULAR PRICE 15 GALLON $195
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 GALLON $175
EDIBLE BANANA MUSA GRAN NAIN
VARIETY THAT CHIQUITA UTILIZES
FOR MARKET FRUIT TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 GALLON PLANTS
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 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 that were recently repotted and are good in their
containers for at least one year. This lower price won't last too
long. The photo of the fruit is by A-S.
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 GALLON $95
CORDYLINE FRUITICOSA THE HAWAIIAN TI PLANT
GREAT COLORFUL COMPANION PLANT – MANY TAKE
SUN
AVAILABILITY CHANGES WEEKLY TEN DAY SPECIAL 3 AND 7/15G SIZES
Cordylline fruiticosa,
the "Ti Plant", are vibrantly colorful plants that are single stem,
don't sucker (but can branch), tend to be under six to eight feet tall
mature and have a compact crown of wide leaflets. They are often
grown in small colonies of two to five individual plants per pot.
This gives a fuller appearance and a lot more color. Along the
coast, the red, orange and purple solid color forms usually tolerate
full or near full coastal sun. On the other hand, varieties with
multicolored leaves - especially with pastel colors - like a bit of sun
or strong filtered light. I feel that the color is even better
after a year or two in sun. They'll go through transitional stress
but almost always come around and look great.
At any given time, we usually have six to
eight different types of Ti's. They take average watering and are
cold hardy to a bit below a freeze. Sever cold will kill
them. Below are photos of Cordylines being
used in an assortment of landscape applications. Be aware, these
sell out very quickly so availability on some species changes.
Below you will see types we often have in stoack
and at sale prices for ten days.
CORDYLINE FRUITICOSA CHILE
PEPPER
See Above. Pinkish-red thin leaflets. Tolerate coastal
full or part day sun. Far inland areas filtered light.
TEN DAY SPECIAL 3 GALLON SIZE $47.50
CORDYLINE FRUITICOSA
HARLEQUIN
See above. This variety has a mixture of light and dark
green, yellows-green and pink splotches throughout. They prefer
filtered light in most areas or a bit of sun.
TEN DAY SPECIAL 3 GALLON SIZE $47.50
CORDYLINE FRUITICOSA PINK
CASCADE
See above This variety is new to us. It has green leaves
of different tones with longitudinal stripes of lime color. Although I
can't be sure, I'd recommend filtered light or a bit of sun. They
haven't shown any pink color yet.
TEN DAY SPECIAL 3 GALLON SIZE $47.50
CORDYLINE FRUITICOSA FLORICA
These are the larger size of a dark red
variety. Leaves are super colorful, especially in sun, and can show a
bit of green. They can tolerate full or part day sun in most coastal
areas. The plants below are in 7 gallon containers and about five feet
or more in their pots.
TEN DAY SPECIAL THESE LARGER 7 & 15
GALLON $175
WEDNESDAY, 17 AUGUST, 2022
ENCEPHALARTOS HORRIDUS
SUPER BLUE SO AFRICAN CYCAD
VARIOUS SIZES AVAILABLE
LOVES SUN ALONG THE COAST
ONE OF MOST POPULAR CYCADS AROUND!
By far, the most popular rare cycad we sell isEncephalartos
horridus. I don't know if it's the gnarly, spiny leaflets that
thrills people. Or, the smaller size. Or, the intense blue color.
But, somehow people love this plant and we can hardly keep them in
stock. It is slow growing, has prominent barbs on the edge of the
leaflets and has a small crown width - usually five feet or less. A two
foot trunk would be about it's maximum caudex height. It can sucker.
Along the coast it likes full sun - in the desert, a few hours. Cold
hardiness is about 22 degrees F. Shown here are a 5g, 25g and some band
sized seedlings. The last two pictures are of garden plants. Of note,
because of this species popularity, we often run out on certain sizes.
You might want to check out an almost identical species,Encephalartos
trispinosus. We have a
good supply of them.
CHAMAEDOREA CATARACTARUM THE CAT PALM
A SEMI-DWARF CLUSTERING PALM
DOES BEST IN LESS THAN FULL SUN
GETS TO SIX FEET TALL
This species of palm has been sold under the name "Cat Palm", which is
an abreviation for "cataractarum". ForChamaedoreasand
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.
CHAMAEDOREA WOODSONIANA TALL, THICK TRUNK, BEAUTIFUL GREEN PINNATE
PALM
DOES BEST IN SHADE
– STUNNINGLY BEAUTIFUL 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 - 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.
REGULAR PRICE 15
GALLON $225 TEN DAY
SPECIAL 15 GALLON SIZE $185
Note:
We only have a few available and they’ll be gone soon.
SYAGRUS SCHIZOPHYLLA
MEDIUM HEIGHT GREEN SINGLE TRUNK PINNATE PALM
A SEED PRODUCING PARENT OF THE BEAUTIFUL COCONUT QUEEN!
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 GALLON PLANTS
This single trunk species is from Brazil and never gets very tall.
Usually they are never over twenty feet in height. A most
prominent feature of this species are the retained leaf bases as shown
below. It is super slow growing and, when mature, makes sherbet
orange fruits of good size. It is unusual for a Syagrus because
it has modified small spines (more like saw edge prominences) of the
leaf stem. If you cross this plant with pollen from a Queen Palm
you’ll get one of the best looking palms ever - The Coconut Queen Palm.
This latter hybrid never gets very tall and really resembles a Coconut
Palm. We’re putting 15 gallon size of S. schizophylla on sale.We only have a few. Want to be the next palm hybridizer?
You better get one of these.
REGULAR PRICE 15 GALLON $250
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15G $220
RHAPIDOPHYLLUM HYSTRIX
THE NEEDLE PALM
WORLD'S MOST COLD HARDY PALM
TEN DAY SPECIAL OLD FIFTEEN GALLON SIZE
There is no doubt in my mind that this species is the most cold tolerant
of any palm species. It is native to the southeastern United States
with native habitats stretching from South Carolina down to northern
Florida and into Alabama and Mississippi. There are reports of
this species tolerating below zero degrees F. Now, this doesn't
mean that you can grow it in Michigan. But, in areas that see
significant cold such as North Carolina, central Texas or even New
Mexico, this species might work for you.
It is a suckering fan palm and known as the "Needle Palm" because it
forms dark colored, protuberant needles on the trunk. One photo
below shows the spines. In sun the leaf color is a silver green
with more silver underneath. In shade the color gets dark green,
reminiscent of a Rhapis Palm. Trunks are usually under
three feet tall and four to six inches thick. But, because the
leaves come upwards, the overall height of the plant can be six to seven
feet or taller. They can get a bit bushy. The common name of
“Needle Palm” comes from the fact that the stubby trunks have long dark
colored needles – reminiscent of a knitting needle.This is a very slow growing species that slowly crawls the ground
by suckering. These are rare to find for sale. We're putting
very old 15g on special.
REGULAR PRICE 15G $250
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15G $220
I only have a few of these. They are massively big for a 15g plant
and suckering like crazy. If you want a more affordable size, we
do have 5g plants for sale.
The 15 gallon are shown in the first 7 photos below.
CHAMAEDOREA HOOPERIANA BAMBOO PALM THAT IS TALL AND FULL
STRONG & LARGE 15 GALLON PLANTS
ALMOST SOLD OUT OF THESE TEN DAY SPECIAL THESE PLANTS
It's not that uncommon that I'll talk about various types of Bamboo
Palms. Three decades ago this species (Chamaedorea
hooperiana) would have probably
been called a variety of Chamaedorea
costaricana. But, in his book
on Chamaedorea,
Don Hodel described this species named after friend and palm enthusiast
Louis Hooper. So, it now enjoys its own status as a species.
And, it deserved species status because it is quite different than Chamaedorea
costaricana. This species
is native to high elevation rain forest in the Veracruz area of Mexico.
It grows at up to 5000 feet elevation in habitat.
It reaches an overall height of twelve to fourteen feet. It is
also quite wide at maturity with many canes. These canes will
sometimes lean outwards, making the clump wider. Trunks are about
one inch thick. Compared to Chamaedorea
costaricana, this
species is more full and wide. It's hard to "see through" this
species whereas you'd have a better chance of seeing through
a costaricana. Both are suckering types of Bamboo Palms.
Also, the leaves of costaricana are
shorter. Hooperiana leaves
are four feet long or more.
Shown here is one of our ten or fifteen gallon plants.This species likes good draining soil, adequate water, filtered
light and is cold hardy to the low 20's F. It is an ideal patio
plant and can be grown inside the home. REGULAR PRICE 15 GALLON AS SHOWN $325
TEN DAY SPECIAL THESE SIZED 15G $275
Mention this Special to get your discount. BTW, these are not easy
to find on the market. I'm also showing you a large and old 25g
plant at the nursery. The garden photo is by T.S. at RPS.
TALL, SUN LOVING SINGLE TRUNK SPECIES
ELEGANT WITH LONG CROWN SHAFT
TEN DAY SPECIAL GOOD SIZED 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 palm 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 fifteen gallon on sale are
about six to seven years old and about eight feet tall in their
pot. There's a shortage of this species on the market and they are
difficult to find. These are too big for mail order but we can
deliver them. If you need mail order, consider our smaller 5
gallon size.
REGULAR PRICE 15 GALLON $250
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 GALLON $220
RAVENEA SAMBIRANENSIS
RARE SINGLE TRUNK PALM FROM MADAGASCAR
WHEN MATURE, LANDSCAPE SIZED SPECIMEN
TEN DAY SPECIAL FIVE GALLON PLANTS
This species of Ravenea is from both the west and eastern sides
of the Island of Madagascar. It was named after a river on the
island. It is a large and elegant pinnate palm with heights
reportedly up to one hundred feet. Trunk diameter is one foot.
It grows at elevations from sea level to six thousand feet in both dry
and moist native habitats. When younger, this species has flat
erect leaves that go straight upwards. However, with age, this
species produces leaves that are keeled and curve downwards at the ends.
When mature the overall crown is hemispherical with the leaves in the
upper portion of the circle. Because of its large size, this plant
should be considered a major landscape item and not a companion plant.
Photos below show how large this palm is when mature.
I have a limited number of five gallon plants on sale. They should
be grown in an area where they can work their way from strong filtered
light into full sun. Cold hardiness is into the mid-twenties F.
They like moisture but need good draining soil. My thanks to TS at
RPS for the photo below.
REGULAR PRICE FIVE GALLON $135
TEN DAY SPECIAL FIVE GALLON $110
DYPSIS DECARYI THE
TRIANGLE PALM
NATIVE TO MADAGASCAR MATURE HEIGHT A BIT OVER TWENTY FEET TEN DAY SPECIAL NICE 3G
SIZE This single
trunk, sun loving pinnate palm from Southern Madagascar gets to a
height of about twenty feet or a bit more, likes full, hot sun and is
cold tolerant to about 23 degrees F. Its crown shaft and leaves
are aligned in three ranks.
Thus, the common name of “Triangle Palm”.Shown here are nice 3g size with height to 3 to 4 feet. We
do have many sizes for sale including large 1 gallon, 15g and a few
larger 25g / 24 inch boxes. Maximum height of this species is 20
to 25 feet. Growth rate is medium. REGULAR PRICE 3G SIZE $110 TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $95
Just mention this Blog Special when
purchasing to get this special price.
LOXOCOCCUS RUPICOLA SUPER RARE PALM FROM SRI LANKA
MARGINAL GROWER IN SO CAL SINGLE TRUNK & GORGEOUS PINNATE PALM TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON SIZE
This monotypic genus only has one species -
Loxococcus rupicola.
It is critically endangered from habitat loss and is native to Sri
Lanka. It is a single trunk palm with green leaves and a thin trunk.
Mature height is about 30 feet. It has a reddish-bronze new emerging
leaf, a thin prominently ringed green trunk and overall medium size.
Most grow it in filtered light or a bit of sun. It does not tolerate a
freeze and should be reserved for a true enthusiast or palm collector.
The 5g size we're putting on sale. Mature photo by Philippe - Sri
Lanka, Palmpedia.
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON SIZE $95
CHAMAEDOREA SCHIPPII
AN ALMOST UNKNOWN AND NEVER AVAILABLE SPECIES
UNDERSTORY SUCKERING PINNATE 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.
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS RARE PALM IN 2 GALLON SIZE $65
Remember: Limited numbers and
mention this Blog Only Special to get this price.
LYTOCARYUM HOENII NEAR EXTINCT SEMI-DWARF PALM FROM BRAZIL
DWARF PALM – SOFT GREEN LEAVES
TEN DAY SPECIAL 2 GALLON
This semi-dwarf pinnate palm gets to a height of ten to twelve feet
domestically and is single trunk and has no crown shaft. It is
native to montane forests in Brazil and is near extinct in the wild.
It is rarely seen offered for sale. The more frequently seen
species of this genus is Lytocaryum
weddellianum, also from Brazil
rainforests. The latter is a much smaller plant than L.
hoenii and rarely gets to ten feet. Hoenii
has a more robust appearance, a bit thicker trunk and wider leaflets.
Here I'm showing 2g plants of Lytocaryum
hoenii that we’re
putting on species.We rarely, if every, can offer this
species. Lytocaryum is a
filtered light genus with a cold tolerance in the mid-twenties F.
I've found from experience that Lytocaryum seem
to thrive on neglect. Too much water, fertilizer or attention
seems to not be right for them. Just plant one, don't pay
attention to it other than average watering, and they seem to do fine.
TEN DAY SPECIAL 2 GALLON SIZE $65
SABAL ETONIA DWARF SABAL SPECIES FROM FLORIDA
NEVER OVER SIX TO EIGHT FEET TALL
MINIMAL TRUNK - DIVIDED FAN LEAVES TEN DAY
SPECIAL BAND SIZE SEEDLINGS
This dwarf species of Sabal is
different than the more commonly seen Sabal Palmetto.
It is native to Florida, stretching from the Panhandle down through the
peninsula. It forms minimal trunk - one to two meters at most. Leaves
are green and have divided segments. Growth rate is slow. Cold
tolerance is into the teens F. and they take full sun. They are very
difficult to find for sale. These are seedling plants.
REGULAR PRICE BAND SIZE $55 TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $45
Mention this Special for your discount. The
garden photo is from Fairchild Botanical Garden c/o PalmPedia.
LEPIDOZAMIA PEROFFSKYANA
USER FRIENDLY CYCAD – SPINELESS!
LARGE GREEN CYCAD FOR FILTERED LIGHT OR COASTAL SUN
TEN DAY SPECIAL BAND SIZE SEEDLINGS
I enjoy talking about this Australian cycad species because it is one of
my favorites. It is a large cycad over time with a crown width of
eight to ten feet. I say "user friendly" above because this is one of
the few cycad species that has absolutely no spines - none of the
leaflets, none one the stems. This is a large species with trunks
slowly getting to over ten feet and leaf length typically six to eight
feet or a bit more. Trunk diameter is usually about 18 inches. Leaves
are green with a smooth petiole with no spines. Leaflets are
glossy green. It prefers filtered light or full sun along the coast. I
have also heard of this species being grown as a house plant.It’d be easy as a filtered light patio cycad.It is easy to grow and has a cold hardiness into the low 20’s
F. We’re putting our band size on sale – most have 2 leaves and are 2.5
years old. Easy to mail order.
REGULAR PRICE BAND SIZE $65
TEN DAY SPECIAL BAND SIZE $55
ENCEPHALARTOS LONGIFOLIUS RARE MEDIUM SIZED SO AFRICAN CYCAD
GREEN LEAF VARIETY -
STACKING LEAFLETS TEN DAY SPECIAL CITRUS
POT SIZE 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 plant shown below is in a citrus pot and has green
leaves. This does not mean it won’t show some blue later in
outdoor sun. Caudex size is 1.5 to 2 inches wide. This is a
full sun species along the coast with a cold hardiness of 22 degrees F.
This species 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. REGULAR PRICE CITRUS POT THIS SIZE $300 TEN DAY SPECIAL
CITRUS POT THIS SIZE $245
Sale price for 10 days only. Easy to mail order. Remember to
mention this Special!
DIOON SPINULOSUM
A CUSTOMER FAVORITE CYCAD
FILTERED LIGHT OR COASTAL SUN
IN GARDEN OR INSIDE THE HOME
30 YEAR OLD SPECIMEN JUST AVAILABLE
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS ACTUAL CYCAD
This species of a green cycad can be grown in the garden or as an
interior palm. We just got in from a private collection a 30 year
old plant in a 25 gallon pot.The caudex is about 7 inches wide and 24 inches tall.Planted in your garden this specimen will be about 8 feet tall in
a few decades.In a pot it
will grow more slowly.
Dioon spinulosum is native to tropical areas in Mexico where it
grows in limestone forests. Trunks don't get overly thick,
typically a maximum of 12 to 14 inches thick. Leaves are green and
mildly armed. Leaf length is about six feet. My preference
is to grow this species in filtered light or several hours of sun.
Right on the coast some grow it in full sun but the leaves are a more
limy green if you do this.
Cold tolerance is into the mid twenties F. If you grow it indoors
give it ample light but it doesn’t require direct sun.
At the nursery we usually have a good selection of this species from
small to large. We’re putting this 25 gallon specimen on sale for
ten days with a steep discount.Note that we have both smaller and larger plants of this species
for sale as well. This includes
plants from one gallon up to boxed size. For mail orders, preferable would be a 5g or 15g plant as this
specimen shown here is way too big for shipping – personal delivery
would be needed.
REGULAR PRICE THIS 30 YEAR OLD SPECIMEN CYCAD $1680
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS ACTUAL CYCAD SHOWN $1150
ENCEPHALARTOS TRISPINOSUS BLUE SOUTH AFRICAN CYCAD
SOUGHT AFTER - SPINY LEAFLETS LOVES SUN AND PRETTY COLD HARDY TEN DAY SPECIAL – THREE YEAR OLD FIVE LEAF
SEEDLINGS
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. Of note, these seedlings are
pretty nice, some with five or more leaves and an age of 3 years. They
are probably ready to be repotted into a larger container. REGULAR PRICE THESE BAND SIZE $85 TEN DAY SPECIAL
THIS SIZED BAND PLANTS $72.50
MONSTERA DELICIOSA “SWISS
CHEESE PHILODENDRON”
LARGE GREEN LEAVES WITH HOLES IN THE LEAVES
CLIMBING SPECIES TEN DAY
SPECIAL 15 GALLON SIZE
Monstera deliciosa is a climbing tropical plant native to areas from southern
Mexico down through Latin America. It climbs up tree trunks and
can get up to 100 feet into the canopy. It has green leaves with
horizontal splits/openings. A particular form of this plant
doesn’t just have splits but rather holes/openings in the leaves.The plants on sale are this latter type.The trunks attached to whatever is near (tree trunks, fences,
posts, etc) and are about an inch thick. Trunks put out attaching
roots for support.Leaves
can be much larger than shown here when mature. They can easily
reach two to three feet in width.It is super easy to grow. Just plant it next to almost
anything. We’re putting our limited numbers of 15 gallon and 7
gallon on sale. The first six
photos shown the 15 gallon size.
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 GALLON (SHOWN
BELOW) $175
TEN DAY SPECIAL 7 GALLON (NOT SHOWN) $145
The photos below are of the split leaf Philodendron, not the "Swiss
Cheese" variety.
EPIDENDRON ORCHID
VARIOUS COLORS AVAILABLE - PINK – BLOSSOMS SHOWN HERE
REEDSTEM TYPE TERRESTRIAL ORCHID
HARD TO FIND PINK-PURPLE COLOR
TEN DAY SPECIAL ONE GALLON SIZE IN BLOSSOM
The family of Epidendron Orchids
are loaded with species/varieties of lots of different colors.
These include pink, purple, orange, red, white and yellow.
But, one of the most vibrant is the pink-purple as shown here.It is also an easy variety to grow.
This is the color I'm showing here. We're putting
blossoming one gallon purple-pink on sale. These plants
will have tons of reed-like stems, most of which will blossom
this 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, this color is difficult to find.You’ll love them in your garden or in a pot. If we
run out of this color, we've got lots of other great colored
blossoms in the same size/price.
REGULAR PRICE THESE ONE GALLON $75
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $65
Just mention this Special at the time of purchase for this
discounted price.
MONDAY, 15 AUGUST, 2022
CORDYLINE FRUITICOSA
THE HAWAIIAN TI PLANT
GREAT COLORFUL COMPANION PLANT
SOME LIKE COASTAL SUN - OTHERS MINIMAL SUN
Cordylline fruiticosa,
the "Ti Plant", are vibrantly colorful plants that are single stem,
don't sucker (but can branch), tend to be under six to eight feet tall
mature and have a compact crown of wide leaflets. They are often grown
in small colonies of two to five individual plants per pot. This gives
a fuller appearance and a lot more color. Along the coast, the red,
orange and purple solid color forms usually tolerate full or near full
coastal sun. On the other hand, varieties with multicolored leaves -
especially with pastel colors - like a bit of sun or strong filtered
light. I feel that the color is even better after a year or two in
sun. They'll go through transitional stress but almost always come
around and look great.
At any given time, we usually have six to eight different types of
Ti's. They take average watering and are cold hardy to a bit below a
freeze. Sever cold will kill them. Below are photos
of Cordylines being used in an assortment of landscape
applications. Be aware, these sell out very quickly so
availability on some species changes. .
SYAGRUS OLERACEA
THE "SKINNY QUEEN PALM"
PLUMOSE GREEN LEAVES
MOST PREFER IT TO THE COMMON QUEEN PALM
NICE 5 GALLON PLANTS AVAILABLE
This single trunk species is from Brazil and is
fairly tall, easily over 30 feet. Habitat specimens are up to 60 feet,
similar to the common Queen Palm. But, this species has a super narrow
trunk as shown here. It is light colored and has rings. Leaves are
plumose and arch. It is a sun species with cold hardiness into the
mid-twenties F. There are quite a few nice specimens in the Southern CA
area. Shown here are large 5g plants. We have only limited supplies
available. You can see from its appearance why so many people prefer it
to the common Queen Palm.
SUCKERING & SINGLE TRUNK FORMS
FLUFFY, PLUMOSE LEAVES – THINNER TRUNKS
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 GALLON SIZE
– SUCKERING VARIETY
This species of palm is typically single trunk but there are also
suckering forms. It also goes by the name of Dypsis
madagascarensis. This post shows the suckering variety.It is native to island of Nossi-Be off the coast of Madagascar.
It can reach heights of twenty to thirty feet. It has leaves
arranged in three ranks - "tristichous". Trunk diameters of
this suckering form are thinner than the single trunk form. I'd
estimate they'll be 5 to 8 inches thick and prominently ringed.
The crown shafts are a rusty-brown color and not elongated. It is
a difficult species to find nowadays. I'd recommend growing it in
full sun along the coast. I'd estimate cold hardiness to be in the
mid-twenties F.
REGULAR PRICE 15 GALLON $235 TEN DAY SPECIAL 14 GALLON
$210
Remember: Mention this Special for this price when you purchase.
We only have a few of these left.
Garden photos below first c/o PACSOA and secondly from Sri Lanka c/o
Palmpedia.
BISMARCKIA NOBILIS
BLUE SINGLE TRUNK FAN PALM FROM MADAGASCAR
A DEFINITE STATEMENT PALM
TEN DAY SPECIAL 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 are our 15 gallon plants which we're putting on Special. 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 $235
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 GALLON $210
Remember: Mention this Special for this price.
LIVISTONA SARIBUS LARGE, DARK & HOOKED SPINES
MEDIUM TO TALL FAN PALM
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15G 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 nicely sized.
Shipping is possible in a large box. The last photo is by John
Volk.
REGULAR PRICE 15G $225
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15G $200
SABAL CAUSIARUM
LARGE TRUNKED TROPICAL FAN PALM
SMOOTH AND LIGHT COLORED TRUNK
SUPER COLD HARDY
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 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 15g size shown below
are nice. We’re putting this size on sale. I’m showing some
mature plants below as well.
REGULAR PRICE 15 GALLON $225
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $195
Remember: Mention this Special!
PHOENIX ROEBELENII
THE PYGMY DATE PALM
NATURALLY A SINGLE TRUNK PALM
SALE ON SINGLE TRUNK PLANTS IN 15 GALLON SIZE
Most people are familiar with this species, the Pygmy Date Palm.
It is naturally a single trunks species. But, they are usually
sold as "triples" - three individual plants in the same pot - so often,
that people think it's a suckering species. And, 99% of plants are
sold as a "multiples". Over a few decades, this species can get to
a height of over ten feet. They are slow growing. Triples grow slower
than singles. This species is a type of Date Palm, so it does have
spines on its stems. Growth rate is medium to slow. It likes
full sun and is cold hardy to about 22 degrees F. Shown here are
some 15 gallon singles that we’re putting on sale.They have about 2 feet of trunk and are at least 8 years old.
In the garden, some feel they are more attractive than the triples and
really show off their petite size and soft appearance.Limited numbers available.BTW, we do have 15 gallon triples that are cheaper than the
singles but are not as old or tall.
REGULAR PRICE 15 GALLON $200
TEN DAY SPECIAL THESE 15 GALLON SINGLES $175
Remember to mention this Special at the time of purchase to get this
discounted price.
COCONUT QUEEN PALM
DESIRABLE SYAGRUS HYBRID
ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL WHEN MATURE
SYAGRUS ROMANZOFFIANA X SCHIZOPHYLLA
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON PLANTS
This interesting hybrid originated in Thailand by a grower and
propagator of rare palms. It is a cross between the common Queen
Palm and an unusual type of palm from the same genus, Syagrus
schizophylla. The offspring have proven to be quite beautiful
and have good cold tolerance. These will be a medium to large
palm. The trunk will be thinner than the normal Queen and the
overall size will be less. The attached photos of mature plants
show how pretty it is. Note that they do not resemble what we all know
as the Queen Palm. Some say they seem more to resemble a Coconut
Palm.
This is a very rare hybrid to come across. They are essentially
unavailable on the market and absolutely no small plants exist. This is
because there have been no seeds for going on ten years. But, we were
able to get a limited number of seedlings a few years ago and now they
are in 5 gallon pots.We’re
putting these on special.Be
aware, these are near impossible to find.Mature height is about 20 feet.This hybrid likes full sun, is a medium rate grower and has a
cold hardiness estimated to be in the low 20's F.
REGULAR PRICE 5 GALLON $165
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON $135
This is probably one of the last times we’ll offer this rare hybrid for
sale. Domestic large plants by JI.
DYPSIS PEMBANA SINGLE TRUNK OR SUCKERING NATIVE TO PEMBA ISLAND
TAKES FULL COASTAL SUN TEN DAY SPECIAL 5
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.The plants on specialare
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 5g size.We may have both larger and smaller size.
REGULAR PRICE 5 GALLON $135 TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $110
Remember to mention this Blog Special at the time of purchase. Limited
numbers are available. The garden specimen photos are c/o a late friend
Al Bredeson. I'm also showing a prior Nursery stock 25 gallon
DYPSIS
LANCEOLATA NATIVE TO COMORO ISLANDS USUALLY A SUCKERING PALM
DESIRABLE PALM
FROM THE COMOROS
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON SIZE
This suckering palm species from the Comoro Islands near Madagascar is
ideal for filtered light. It produces stems about three inches in
diameter and typically gets to a height of about fifteen feet in many
years. It usually does sucker but, in my experience, has a limited
number of trunks. Sometimes plants remain single trunk. The
crown shaft areas of large plants often shown an assortment of colors
including silver, brown and green. Leaflets are wide and leaves
are a bit keeled. It has prominent rings on the trunk.Shown here are 5 gallon plants on special.We do have other sizes not on sale.Figure cold tolerance is into the mid to upper 20's F.
These plants can be mail ordered.
REGULAR PRICE 3 OR 5 GALLON $135
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON $110 Mention this Blog Special for you discount when
you purchase.
CHAMAEDOREA TRUNKING RADICALIS
QUICK GROWING, SINGLE STEM
FAIRLY COLD HARDY - TOLERATE SUN
WE HAVE SINGLES AND MULTIPLES
LARGE FIVE GALLON SIZE - TEN DAY SPECIAL
As many of you may know, Chamaedorea radicalis is from Mexico.
The classic dwarf form only gets three to four feet tall. The
trunking form shown here easily can reach eight to ten feet. Both
are single trunk palms. Both can tolerate a large amount of sun
and some are growing them in full sun close to the ocean. The
trunking form is a very fast growing plant. It has more narrow
leaflets compared to the dwarf form. Both have long male and
female blossoms that are oriented upwards off the trunk. On the
dwarf form the blossoms often tower above the foliage. Cold
tolerance is into the upper teens F. On this species, over time we
feel that multiple plants planted together in the garden look better.
Shown below are both single and multiples. I'm showing the singles
so you can get a feel for their mature height. We’re putting them
on sale. Note: We have limited numbers available with this sale.
Some of these are too tall to mail order.
REGULAR PRICE 5G $135
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5G SIZE $110
Remember to mention this Special for your discount when you purchase.
Mail order possible.
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 New Caledonia 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 the 5 gallon size we’re putting on specialGrowth rate on this species is good. This species is highly
recommended.
REGULAR PRICE 5G $135 TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $110
The 5 gallon size is shown in the first 5 photos. The garden
trees are growing in San Diego County.
ARCHONTOPHOENIX PURPUREA
THE PURPLE CROWN SHAFT KING PALM
VERY BEAUTIFUL - GOOD GROWER TEN DAY SPECIAL 1 GALLON SIZE
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 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.
REGULAR PRICE 1 GALLON $65 TEN DAY SPECIAL 1 GALLON $55
Remember to mention this Blog Only Special when you purchase to get this
discount.
ARCHONTOPHOENIX PURPUREA
THE PURPLE CROWN SHAFT KING PALM
VERY BEAUTIFUL - GOOD GROWER TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON SIZE
SEE SPECIES DESCRIPTION ABOVE
This post is for our 5g size. We also have nice
15g's as well. These 5g are about 2 years older than the one gallons.
They can be mail ordered.
REGULAR PRICE 5G $125 TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $100
RAVENEA HILDEBRANDTII SEMI-DWARF PINNATE COMORO ISLAND PALM
VERY HARD TO FIND SPECIES – TO EIGHT FEET TALL
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON SIZE
This endangered semi-dwarf palm species is from the Comoro Islands,
close to Madagascar. It has a very thin trunk. Although reports of
twenty foot palms in habitat exist, in most domestic gardens don't
expect anything over ten feet in a lifetime. Trunk diameter is two
to three inches. Leaf size is three to four feet. Most have
grown this species in part day sun or filtered light. However, I
have one customer growing it well in full sun. Cold hardiness is
in the mid-twenties F.
Below I am showing our offering of 5 gallon plants which we have
available and are putting on a Ten Day Special. This palm does fine in
Southern California and is the ultimate of pinnate leaf palms where
"short" is needed. I've shown below several shots of mature garden
specimens to illustrate this species height.
REGULAR PRICE 5G $150
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $125
Remember: Mention this Special for this reduced price when you buy!
PALM SEEDLINGS
FIVE DIFFERENT TYPES ONE SALE
BAND SIZE - EASY TO SHIP TEN DAY SPECIAL 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.
TEN DAY SPECIAL - $52.50 FOR ANY BAND
SIZE OF SPECIES JUST 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
ENCEPHALARTOS MIDDELBURGENSIS
VERY RARE TRANSVAAL SPECIES SOUTH AFRICA
BLUE TO BLUE GREEN LEAVES – SUN LOVING TEN
DAY SPECIAL JUVENILE CITRUS POT PLANTS
This species is endemic to the Witbank and Middelburg districts of South
Africa. They occur in fragmented populations, and their habitat is
rocky soil and outcroppings in grasslands and valleys. This is a
medium sized species. Leaves are approximately a meter and a half
to almost two meters. Stems can reach an excess of ten meters over
the centuries This is a beautiful blue Encephalartos species.
In shade, like many of the blue Encephalartos,
this species will not appear nearly as blue. Leaves are armed with
a variable amount of prickles.Larger, older specimens tend to bear less spines than younger
juvenile plants. E.
middelburgensis is
a moderate grower, and tends to flush annually. The female cones
on this species are a yellow - green with fine brown tomentum, where
male cones are much darker in appearance covered in a dark brown
tomentum.In coastal and
inland areas this plant needs to be in the sun. For desert areas,
partial sun or filtered light is adequate. I recommend a soil that
drains quickly for this species. We have a limited number of
citrus pots we’re putting on Special.They are juveniles with 3 to 5 leaves.Mail order possible.
REGULAR PRICE THIS SIZE JUVENILE PLANTS $350
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SPECIES & SIZE PLANT $275
ENCEPHALARTOS NATALENSIS
MEDIUM SIZED GREEN SOUTH AFRICAN CYCAD
FAST GROWING – TOLERATES COASTAL SUN TEN DAY SPECIAL VERY NICE 25 GALLON PLANT
This versatile green cycad is a mainstay of every cycad collection.
There's not a cycad enthusiast who's not growing this species. It
is native to the Eastern Cape in South Africa. There it is found
in various regions with differences in plant appearance from area to
area. Thus, there are probably about six varieties of this
species, all a bit different. So, when you see an Encephalartos
natalensis in a garden, it may look a bit different than the next
one you see. Trunks get up to twenty feet in a century or
two. Leaves are five to eight feet long, straight or minimally arched,
and more compact in bright sun. Growth rate is medium to fast.
I'd consider this a medium to large species. Cold tolerance is
about 22 degrees F.The
plant on special is in a 25
gallon container and has a caudex that is 12 inches wide and a similar
height. We have a few others of similar size in this
collection.
REGULAR PRICE THIS ACTUAL CYCAD $1300 TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS ACTUAL CYCAD $975
ENCEPHALARTOS MUNCHII
A RARE CENTRAL AFRICAN CYCAD
BLUE – GREEN SPINY LEAFLETS
SUPER DIFFICULT TO FIND
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS ACTUAL 15 GALLON PLANT
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. The first six pictures show a 15
gallon plant with a three inch caudex. We're putting this actual
plant on sale. I suspect outdoors in sun (greenhouse grown so far)
it'll show more of the blue color as the parents were blue.
REGULAR
PRICE THIS ACTUAL 15 GALLON CYCAD $525
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS ACTUAL CYCAD $435
ENCEPHALARTOS EUGENE-MARAISII
EXTREMELY ATTRACTIVE BLUE TRANSVAAL CYCAD
NATIVE TO SOUTH AFRICA – EXTREMELY RARE
TEN DAY SPECIAL BAND SIZED PLANTS
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, dolomiticus, 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 our band sized plants on sale for ten days.
REGULAR PRICE BAND SIZE $135
TEN DAD SPECIAL BAND SIZE $95
Remember, mention this Blog Only Special. Easy to mail order.
SILVER BRAKE FERN PTERIS CRETICA
TWO COLORED LEAVES LIKES FILTERED LIGHT - NOT TOO TALL TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON SIZE
The hallmark of this fern are the green and
white leaflets. There are various varieties of this species. On some
the lighter color is a white, others sort of yellow and also some with
silver inner portions of the leaflets. Leaves come from crawling
rhizomes and are about 12 to 18 inches long. This species like ample
moisture, filtered light and is cold tolerance to a bit below a freeze.
We are offering 5 gallons on sale.
REGULAR PRICE 5 GALLON $65 TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $55
We might also have some one gallons available.
FICUS AURICULATA AKA FICUS ROXBURHII THE ROXBURG FIG
LARGE ROUND GREEN LEAVES MEDIUM SIZE TREE MATURE TEN DAY SPECIAL RARE 1 GALLON
Only a few times before have we offered this
rare round leafed Fig species. It is known for its large round leaves
that get twelve to 18 inches across with a drip tip. New leaves emerge
bronze or light red. Leaf stems are short. The leaf texture is
slightly crinkled. Mature height in the ground is 15 to 30 feet.
Fruiting figs cluster on older branches. The trunk is gray colored and
smooth. It is a full sun species and cold hardy into the mid-twenties
F. These plants were taken by cuttings about 9 months ago from a tree
in Southern CA. We only have a handful for sale.
TEN DAY SPECIAL ONE GALLON $70
The garden specimen below is c/o Wikipedia.
HAWAIIAN TI PLANTS
GREAT COLOR FOR THE GARDEN
ASSORTMENT OF NEW VARIETIES AT NURSERY
AVAILABILITY CHANGES WEEKLY
TEN DAY SPECIAL 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 TI PLANTS $47.50
THE MINIATURE TREE FERN
YES, IT IS A MINIATURE AND STAYS SMALL!
I am really fond of this cute and dwarf type of
Tree Fern native to an assortment of Pacific Islands stretching from
Hawaii to the Asian Pacific. The reason I like it is because it
stays small over time. To make this point, I am going to first
shown you a 15g plant that we got from a private collection.
You'll see this plant in the first two rows of photos. The third
row shows a standard 5 gallon nursery plant. You'll note that, in
twenty years, three inches of trunk turns into two feet of trunk.
Now, that's either from super slow growth or genetics. I think
it's the latter. The tallest specimen I've seen in a garden is
about five feet tall overall. Trunk diameter is four inches or
less. It likes filtered light and can take cold weather into the
mid-twenties F or maybe a bit less. We have 1 gallon size and
often 5 gallon for sale. These are easy to mail order.
DYPSIS DECARYI THE TRIANGLE PALM
MEDIUM MATURE
HEIGHT THREE SIDED COLORFUL CROWN SHAFT LOVES
HOT SUN TEN
DAY SPECIAL VERY LARGE 24 INCH BOX SIZE
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 boxed plants shown
below are about as big as you can plant without heavy equipment. Their
height is ten to twelve feet by estimate. Delivery is available.
REGULAR PRICE THESE 24 INCH BOX THIS SIZE $650 TEN
DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE 24 INCH BOX $550
Mention this Blog
Only Special at the time of purchase. We also have 5g and some other
sizes available.
BISMARCKIA NOBILIS
BLUE SINGLE TRUNK FAN PALM FROM MADAGASCAR
A DEFINITE STATEMENT PALM
TEN DAY SPECIAL NICE 24 INCH BOX 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 24 inch box size.These are followed by the 15 gallon size in the next post.Both sizes are on sale.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 24 INCH BOX SIZE $600
TEN DAY SPECIAL 24 INCH BOX SIZE $500
Remember: Mention this Special for this price.
CHAMAEDOREA PLUMOSA THE BABY QUEEN PALM
SEVERAL PLANTS PER POT LOOK BEST IN GROUPS
TEN DAY SPECIAL ON THREE SIZES
For anyone who's looked for this species lately, you realize it's in
very short supply.This is because of a several year
shortage of seeds the past few years.We are pleased to
presently three different sizes, all on sale.All are
multiples with at least 3 plants per pot. This species gets up to
about 14 feet height with a green, ringed trunk about 1.5 inches in
diameter. The leaves are plumose or fluffy. They are quick
growing and perfect for narrow planter areas. It will take full
coastal sun. Cold hardiness is into the mid-twenties F. It
can also be used as a houseplant in a bright area. We’re putting
on sale popular sizes of 1, 5 and 15g plants..
REGULAR PRICE 1GALLON $65
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $55 (FIRST ROW OF PHOTOS)
REGULAR PRICE 5 GALLON $125
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON $100 (SECOND ROW OF PHOTOS)
REGULAR
PRICE 15G $225
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15G $195 (THIRD ROW OF PHOTOS)
Mention this Blog Special for your discount at the time of purchase.
NOTE: The last two photos are c/o TS at RPS and Palmpedia.
Also, be aware, we have limited numbers on some sizes.
BISMARCKIA SPECIES
MAYOTTE ISLAND
THE RARE GREEN BISMARCKIA
A 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 5G $250
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15G SIZE $220
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".
ForChamaedoreasand
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 $225
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $200
Remember to mention this Blog Special for your
discount.
BRAHEA SPECIES "SUPER SILVER"
NICE 5 GALLON PLANTS
BLUE WITH THINNER TRUNK THAT B. ARMATA TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON PLANTS
Shown here is a 5
gallon plant of aBraheaspecies
from Mexico that is presently known as "Braheaspecies
Super Silver". Undoubtedly someone will describe it
in the near future. Seeds have been available only twice.
These plants are from the first batch that came along. It
is a blue plant but doesn't show the blue until older. It
wants full hot sun and would be perfect for the desert. I
suspect the cold tolerance is similar toBrahea
armata, about 15 degrees F. But, compared to the
later, this species trunk is much thinner and it is faster
growing. But, the blue color is just as intense.
Shown here is the 5g size. Limited numbers. Mature
plant photo below c/o RPS.
REGULAR PRICE 5 GALLON $135
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON SIZE $110
Remember: Mention this Special to get your Blog Only
discount.
CHAMBEYRONIA MACROCARPA
THE FLAME THROWER PALM
NEW RED EMERGING LEAF
DARK GREEN CROWN SHAFT TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 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 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 palm.
REGULAR
PRICE 5 GALLON $135 TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON $110 Just mention this special when you buy.
I thank TS at RPS for usage of his photo below.
COCCOTHRINAX BARBADENSIS
MEDIUM SIZED, NARROW TRUNK
VERY "CUTE PALM" WITH GREEN OR SILVER GREEN LEAVES
TEN DAY SPECIAL NICE 5 GALLON
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 $135
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5G $110
Remember: Mention this Special when you purchase to get this
discount.
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 $135 TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON SIZE $110 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.
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.
REGULAR PRICE THIS SIZE CITRUS POT $385
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SPECIES THIS SIZE $325
Remember to mention this Special at the time of purchase to get this
discounted price.
ENCEPHALARTOS AEMULANS GREEN, RARE CYCAD FROM SOUTH AFRICA
CRITICALLY ENDANGERED IN THE WILD TEN DAY
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 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.
REGULAR PRICE THESE BANDS $75 TEN DAY SPECIAL THESE BANDS $65
Remember, mention this Special when you order.
We, of course, have other sizes of this species for sale.
ENCEPHALARTOS NATALENSIS TRANSKI FORM
MEDIUM TO LARGE GREEN CYCAD - THINNER
LEAFLETS TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS ACTUAL PLANT
Please read above where I introduced this South
African species and commented that there were various "forms" native to
different localities. This variety is from a habitat in Transki.
Little is published about these plants or presented on the Internet.
From what I see, this variety has green leaflets that are thinner than
other varieties and have less spination on the leaflets. I anticipate
mature size will be similar to the regular E. natalensis
above. The plant on special is in a 15g pot and has a caudex of about 6
inches. Culture and cold hardiness should be comparable. We have
several available. Sorry, I do not have nor can I find good photos of a
mature specimen. We only have one or two left.
REGULAR PRICE THIS ACTUAL CYCAD $600 TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS ACTUAL
CYCAD $450
MAIDENHAIR FERN
GENUS ADIANTUM
NICE FULL PLANTS
WATER LOVING SHADE FERN
TEN DAY SPECIAL FULL 2G 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 TWO GALLON $40
TEN DAY SPECIAL TWO GALLON $30
Remember to mention this Special. Mail order is possible on this size.
The last photo shows a close up of a garden plant.
RABITTS FOOT FERN DAVALIA FEJEENSIS
DWARF FERN - ABOUT 18 INCHES TALL
CREEPS ON GROUND WITH FURRY FEET TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON SIZE
This popular fern is known for its furry
rhizomes which make new plants and can form near sphere of leaves when
grown in a basket. Or, you can grow it in the garden where it'll crawl
the garden floor. It is native to Fiji. Leaves come off the rhizomes
and are about 12 to 16 inches long. Their color is green. They are
easy to propagate by cutting and rooting one of the rhizomes with a few
leaves. They prefer filtered light and are cold hardy into the twenties
F. Many people grow this fern indoors. We're offering full 5 gallons
on special.
REGULAR PRICE 5 GALLON $65 TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE
$55
Remember to mention this Blog Only Special at
the time of purchase.
LEATHER FERN RUMORHA ADIANTIFORMIS
A PARTICULARLY SHORT FORM OF THIS SPECIES
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON SIZE
The leather fern is a durable and easy to grow fern that tolerates full
sun along the coast. Most ferns want filtered light. It gets to a
height of about two to three feet and is a similar width. The variety on
sale today is one that many people seek out.It has a mature height under two feet in the sun.It can be planted as an individual plant or be used as a ground
cover or as a short hedge. Cold hardiness is into the 20's F. It wants
adequate water but is somewhat drought tolerant. Leaves are branched
and green.
REGULAR PRICE 5 GALLON $70
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $60
Mail order is possible. The last photo is c/o watersavingplants website
but is the more common variety, not this super short form.
FARFUGIUM JAPONICUM AUREOMACULATUM
THE SPOTTED LEOPARD PLANT
FORMERLY KNOWN AS SPOTTED LIGULARIA
LILY-LIKE, FLAT GREEN LEAVES WITH YELLOW SPOTS
TAKES SUN - LIKES WATER
TEN DAY SPECIAL NICE 3 & 5 GALLON SIZE
This is a more rare type of Ligularia – with the yellow spots on the
leaves.Otherwise it behaves
like the more often seen green type.It forms small clusters of shiny green leaf plants with prominent
yellow spots on the leaves.
Leaves don't get over 18 inches long with the green leaf being eight to
ten inches wide maximum.A
single plant can hold twenty or thirty leaves.Flowers come in the fall are yellow, daisy-like and medium sized.
This species enjoys water and will droop over with too little water.
Then, when given water, they bounce right back. It's a good
"indicator plant" for how well you are watering the garden.
They'll take sun in many areas or part day sun. In full sun, give
them plenty of water. If you are far inland, plant them in
filtered light.These plants
do sucker and are easy to propagate from divisions. This is a great
"filler plant" to put in areas where you want something but don't know
what to use. We only have them available from time to time.
TEN DAY SPECIAL 3 & 5 GALLON SIZE $65
Remember: mention this Special for your discount when you
purchase.
WEDNESDAY, 10 AUGUST, 2022
CHAMAEDOREA TENELLA SUPER CUTE DWARF UNDERSTORY PALM
SIMPLE, UNDIVIDED LEAVES
A REAL COLLECTOR ITEM
This is an adorable small, single trunk,
understory palm from Southern Mexico that is typically about two feet
tall. In habitat, it has been known to attain a height of three to
four feet. Trunks are quite thin, usually about a quarter of an
inch thick. Leaves are complete (simple) with no divided leaflets.
It is closely related toChamaedorea
geonomiformis, just smaller. The lumping type taxonomists
must drool at the possibility of someday lumping the two together.
It is rarely seen on the market. Recently we got in about five of
these and they sold the same day. But, I still wanted to show them
to you. It wants filtered light and has a cold hardiness somewhere
in the mid-twenties F. Because of its rarity, little is offered
about culture in reference books. Anticipate in the future that,
from time to time, we'll have small plants available.
ENCEPHALARTOS FEROX
SOUTH AFRICAN CYCAD
STUNNING RED FEMALE CONE
GREEN "HOLLY FERN - LIKE" LEAFLETS The first six photos below are of a 15g
Encephalartos ferox at the nursery that has put out an almost "Fire
Engine Red" female cone. I fear
the real color is not showing on this Webpage, but it's A a true red in
real life. This plant is for
sale. The caudex size is 12.5 inches. I've found that male cones
don't have the same intensely red color. See last photo. Leaves are
green and leaflets are armed with small spines. Many say the leaves
look like a Holly Fern. Mature, this is a medium sized cycad that likes
either filtered light inland or some sun along the coast. But, it's
best not to grow it in full sun anywhere locally as leaves tend to get a
lime green color. Cold hardiness is down to the low 20's F.
I have shown an assortment of other photos below including a smaller
plant at the nursery. We have a nice assortment of sizes available.
But, only mature, larger plants will cone.
RHAPIS MULTIFIDA A RARE TYPE OF LADY PALM
ONE OF THE BEST PALMS FOR INSIDE
GREAT GARDEN PLANT AS WELL TEN DAY SPECIAL OLD 25 GALLON PLANT
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.
Cold hardiness is into the mid-twenties or lower, F. Outdoors,
this species prefers filtered light. One must be careful not
to give Rhapis too much fertilizer or leaf burn may occur.
We have a near twenty year old 25 gallon that we’re putting on special.It is too big for standard mail order. BTW, if you start
looking for a comparable plant, the chances are you won't find one.
TEN DAY SPECIAL 25 GALLON $600
The sale plant is shown in the first 6 photos.
HOWEA FORSTERIANA
THE KENTIA PALM
REALLY LARGE SINGLE TRUNK 25 GALLON PLANTS
TEN TO TWELVE FEET TALL - 10 INCH THICK BASES
TEN DAY SPECIAL NICE 25 GALLON SINGLE PLANTS
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. Shown here is are examples of
absolutely good sized 25 gallon palms.These have been outdoor grown and are about twelve years old.
Standing next to them, most are about ten feet tall or more with 8 to 12
inch bases (ground diameter). All
are singles - not multipoles. They are so nice that some
are considering using them as a larger house plant. We have
various sizes of the Kentias for sale from small to large. They
are great patio palms. Smaller plan ( 5 gallon ) can be mail
ordered. Bigger plants usually require delivery.
TEN DAY SPECIAL THESE NICE 25 GALLON KENTIAS $495
Be aware we have limited numbers available and these will sell out this
week. The first garden photo is by Kerikeri.
BECCARIOPHOENIX ALFREDII
THE MADAGASCAR PLATEAU COCONUT PALM
MEDIUM SIZED SINGLE TRUNK PALM
HIGHLY SOUGHT AFTER
TEN DAY SPECIAL ON 15G SIZED PLANTS
This species
of exotic palm is from the island of Madagascar. It is the third
of three Beccariophoenix species described from this palm-loaded
country. It is so sought after because some feel that it's the
prettiest species of the three. And, because it may possess the
best cold hardiness. I've documented other Beccariophoenix species
tolerating temperatures below 25 degrees at our nursery. So, this
species may survive in areas like San Francisco, Phoenix and Houston.
It grows to a height of about thirty feet and does not have a crown
shaft. Leaves are long and minimally curved. The crown of
leaves are densely placed. Growth rate is medium in most areas and
along the coast it likes sun. This species is hard to find.
We're putting our limited supplies of 15g plants on ten day special.
As you can see from the photos, they are good sized.
REGULAR PRICE 15G THIS SPECIES $265 TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $235
You must mention this Internet-only special when purchasing to get this
price. Limited supplies available. CREDITS: My thanks
to TS at RPS for the habitat photos.
CHAMAEDOREA TEPEJILOTE
SINGLE TRUNK, TALL
SHADE-LOVING PINNATE PALM
DARK GREEN RINGED TRUNK
OFTEN GROWN AS A "MULTIPLE"
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15G 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. One 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 outside is into the mid-twenties
F. It needs filtered light, even when tall. We have singles
and some multiples in our 15 gallon size which we are putting on sale.They are very nice and really too big for mail order.For the latter folks, get our 5 gallon size.
REGULAR PRICE 15G $235 TEN DAY SPECIAL $210
Just mention this Special for your discount.
ARCHONTOPHOENIX BEATRICAE
RARE VARIETY OF THE KING PALM
SILVER UNDERSIDES TO LEAFLETS
GREEN CROWN SHAFT
SINGLES AND MULTIPLES
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15G SIZE
Archontophoenix Alexandrae
is native to Australia.It
has green leaves that have silver discoloration to the underside of the
leaflets as shown below.
Leaves tend to stay flat without the twist on their axis as seen with
the more common King Palm, Archotophoenix cunninghamiana.Although they are a tad less cold hardy than the latter,
they are felt by most to be more beautiful.Mature height can exceed 50 feet.The crown shaft with green without the brown discoloration seen
with the common King Palm.
Cold hardiness is about 26 degrees F.They can take coastal sun but half-day sun might give the
pretties specimen.The 15g
size shown below demonstrate both the single planting (3rd row below)
and multiples (first two rows of photos) with several in a pot.
REGULAR PRICE 15G $225
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15G $200
Remember: mention this Special to get your discount when you
purchase!
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 $250
DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $225
CEROXYLON QUINDIUENSE THE
TALLEST PALM IN THE WORLD
SO.
AMERICAN - COLUMBIA AND NO. PERU FAIRLY
COLD HARDY - HARD TO FIND SPECIES TEN DAY
SPECIAL 5 GALLON SIZE PALMS This tall, fairly cold hardy palm is native to
mountainous regions in Columbia and Peru. It has been grown by
many in colder areas including parts of the coastal San Francisco Bay
Area. It has a gray to white columnar trunk with upright green
leaves that have a silver color to the underside. Trunks show
prominent rings and are covered with a waxy material that is used in
foods in native localities. Mature specimens in the wild have been
reported to be almost 200 feet tall. It likes humidity and
moisture and can tolerate temperatures into the upper teens F. It
prefers to start growing into filtered light and to work its way into
full sun. Our 5g size is shown in the first 7 photos. The habitat
photos are by PalmPedia and Wikipedia.
REGULAR PRICE 5 GALLON SIZE $135 TEN DAY SPECIAL THESE 5 GALLON $115
Remember to mention this Blog
Only Special at the time of purchase to get your discounted price.
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
We We have available some nice 5g 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 5g size on special - shown in first five photos. This
size is about six years old. Yes, they are slow growing! But, of
note, we also have available some huge 15 gallon size available from
time to time. These are shown in the one photo below.
REGULAR PRICE 5 GALLON $135 TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON $110
The 5 gallon size is shown in the first six
photos. The 7th photo is a 15g.
SERENOA REPENS SOUGHT AFTER
BLUE FORM
SUCKERING,
SEMI-DWARF FAN PALM VERY COLD HARDY, SUN LOVING TEN DAY
SPECIAL 5 GALLON SIZE This suckering fan palm is native to the
southeastern gulf states of the U.S. and some adjacent island areas.
Native habitats even extend up into the Carolinas. It gets to a
mature height of six to eight feet. It loves sun and heat.
Leaf color varies from blue to green or somewhere in-between. The
plants on sale today are in 5 gallon pots but not overly large. We do
have larger, but on this batch are offering a very good price. It is
slow growing and has smaller sized leaves. It forms a clump over
time. The plants on special are about four years old. Of
note, young plants never show blue - but these plants are just showing
it. Cold hardiness is into the upper teens F. The last row
of photos show plants in gardens or habitat.
REGULAR PRICE 5 GALLON $125 TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON THIS
SIZE $100
Remember:
Mention this Blog Special for your discount.
CARPENTERIA ACUMINATA
TALL, VERY THIN TRUNK
NATIVE TO NORTHERN AUSTRALIA
TEN DAY SPECIAL 1 GALLON SIZE
This is a tall, slender, single trunk pinnate palm from the Northern
Territory in Australia. It can get to 40 feet tall and has
attractive small red fruits. Leaves are gently arching and leaf color
is green. It is crown shafted and trunk diameters are well under a
foot. For Southern CA growers, it can be grown but is not the
easiest palm to try. I think it's because, at best, this palm is
hardy down to a freeze. We do have people who seek it out so we
carry a small number of plants. I’d start it in part day sun and then
let it grow into the sun. Our 1 gallon are presently larger than
shown here.
REGULAR PRICE 1 GALLON $65 TEN DAY SPECIAL 1 GALLON $55
Remember: Mention this Special!
ENCEPHALARTOS LATIFRONS - TRAPPES VALLEY
UNBELIEVABLY RARE SOUTH AFRICAN CYCAD
MEDIUM SIZED MATURE - GORGEOUS AND DIFFERENT TEN DAY SPECIAL JUVENILE PLANTS
This extremely rare and hard
to obtain species is almost extinct in its habitat location in South
Africa.Fewer than a
hundred plants remain and specialists say populations are declining.
It has
green or blue green leaves. There are two distinct cultivars of
this plant, "Trappes Valley" and " green hills". Between the two
types, the Trappes Valley form is more sought after. The plants on
special are this “Trappes Valley” variety – from seed from domestic
parents of both sexes of this form.This is
a green cycad with a distinctive look. It has large, curved
leaves.Leaflets are
typically stacked and have wide, prominent lobes (modified spines) on
their margins.This is a medium
sized plant. Leaves can range in size from a meter to a meter and
a half depending on cultivar. Stems tend can reach
approximately three meters (ancient plant, this is a VERY slow growing
species).It tolerates full
sun along the coast and is cold tolerant down to about 22 degrees F.Please protect it from cold if you get colder than this.
We just
obtained three juvenile plants from a private collector.These are about 3 years old and in 5 gallon pots with 2-3 leaves.
Be aware that I just found one leaf new seedlings on line selling for
$499.These are older and at
a better price than this.Be
aware these are near impossible to get.
TEN DAY
SPECIAL THESE YOUNG 5 GALLON PLANTS AS SHOWN $425
DIOON EDULE
BLUE QUERETERO VARIETY
RARE FORM - SUN LOVING BLUE CYAD
COLD HARDY INTO THE UPPER TEENS F.
TEN DAY SPECIAL OLDER BAND SIZED PLANTS
In other posts I’ve discussed Dioon edule, 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. The variety on sale here is from the Mexican state of
Queretaro.Leaves are
typically blue in full bright sun.Leaves are about 4 feet long and leaflets are thin, coming to a
pointed end.Mature height
after a few decades may be six feet with an trunk height of 18 inches.Cold tolerance is excellent, being able to take cold weather into
the teens F. The band size on sale are not new seedlings but
rather established older (five year old) plants with an average caudex
of 8 inches.These are hard
to find and easy to mail order.
REGULAR PRICE THESE OLDER BAND SIZE $95
TEN DAY SPECIAL THESE OLDER BAND SIZE $75
Remember to mention this Special for your discount when you purchase.
Availability limited. BTW, if these don't sell out, all will be
repotted into 5g pots shortly.
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.
This size can possibly be mail ordered. This caudex size price
applies to plants that do not have vertical trunk height.
PINSTRIPE GINGER
DWARF GINGER WITH WHITE ON GREEN STRIPED LEAVES
NEVER OVER ABOUT FOUR FEET TALL
PARTIAL SUN OR FILTERED LIGHT
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 GALLON SIZE
This attractive companion plant has become very popular with our
customers. This is because it has striking variegation on the leaves
and never gets too tall. And, it does quite well in filtered light
where other thing gingers can struggle. Mature height is about four
feet. Cold tolerance is into the upper twenties. If it suffers from
winter burn, the following spring it usually bounces back. Blossoms are
yellow and white (see photo) and not overly large. We are putting the
15g on sale.
REGULAR PRICE 15 GALLON $195 TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 GALLON $175
Just mention this special when you buy
ALOCASIA LOW RIDER
TRUE DWARF GREEN HYBRID
NEVER OVER 2 FEET TALL - FAIRLY COLD HARDY TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON SIZE
This dwarf Alocasia is a hybrid of Alocasia portora -
which is much taller and larger than this hybrid. Mature height 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 5 gallon on sale.
REGULAR PRICE 5 GALLON $85 TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON $70 This size can be shipped mail
order.
TRICOLOR NEOROGELIA
BROMELIAD GREEN, WHITE AND PINK
EASY COLOR FOR THE GARDEN OR NICE INTERIOR PLANT TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS VARIETY
Neorogelia
are one of our favorite types of Bromeliads. This is because you
get color without the need for waiting to see a blossom.
Typically, the mother plant lasts for about a year and then dies off.
But, you then get several small pups forming from the base of the plant
and the cycle repeats itself. So, over time, you'll have a large
cluster of many plants. Most
Neorogelia like shade although some
will take some sun. This species has a pink flush on top of
variegated white leaves. We have many attractive Neorogelia
for sale. In the last row of photos below I'll show a few other
types and also some garden pictures of bromeliads in the 3rd & 4th rows.
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $45 -
LARGER CLUSTERS $75 NOT SHOWN HERE
DICHORISANDRA THYRIFLORA
THE BLUE GINGER - HARD TO FIND
FIVE TO SIX FEET TALL – BLUE BLOSSOMS
TEN DAY SPECIAL TWO GALLON PLANTS
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.
REGULAR PRICE TWO GALLON $65
TEN DAY SPECIAL TWO GALLON $50
Remember to mention this Blog Only Special when purchasing.
MONDAY, 8 AUGUST, 2022
COLORFUL PLANTS AROUND THE NURSERY
TEN DAY SPECIAL ALL COLORFUL PLANTS
I wanted to show you a bunch of photographs taken at our nursery of
colorful plants. All the photos below were taken at the nursery.
Availability of colorful plants is a seasonal thing. I.e., some
things sell out but we always seek for our customers new desirable
species with pizazz. This includes Bromeliads, Alocasia,
Gingers, Canna Lilies, Heliconia, Cordyline Ti
Plants, Caladium, tropical flowering trees and whatever else we
come across. And, to encourage you to come look at our inventory,
we are offering a discount price on all of our color. I know below
is a lot of photographs for download. I apologize. I
certainly could have chosen a lot more to show. TEN DAY SPECIAL 10% OFF REGULAR PRICE ALL COLOR
PLANTS
MULE PALM BUTIA X SYAGRUS (QUEEN PALM)
MEDIUM SIZE MATURE HYBRID PALM
SUPER COLD HARDY - TO ABOUT 16 DEGREES
TEN DAY SPECIAL SQUAT 25G SIZE
This popular inter-generic hybrid palm was probably first created by a
man made cross of both parents about a hundred years ago. It has
been given a trade name of "Butiagrus nabonnandii" but most
people call it the Mule Palm. The latter name is utilized because
it's been found on most specimens to have sterile fruit or no fruit at
all. Any seeds formed almost always won't germinate to grow
a new palm. Butia capitata is a monoecious species. This
means that flower stocks have both male and female flowers.
To produce Mule Palm plants, it takes a tremendous amount of work to
viable and true seeds. On the seed producing Butia flowerstock,
all the male flowers must be meticulously removed manually to prevent
self-pollination by itself. Only after this can the Queen pollen
but put onto the receptive Butia blossoms. This takes a lot of
experience, effort and time. This is one of the reasons this
hybrid is so rare and usually pricey.
Mature height is up to thirty feet, much shorter than the Queen Palm.
But, cold hardiness is better than a Queen as well. It'll take
temperatures down to about 16 degrees F. This species prefers a bright
sun location and can be grown in the desert in full sun.
On special are our 25g plants. They are at least 8-9 feet tall in
their pots, grown in sun. They are ready for planting.We only have a few left.
REGULAR PRICE 25 GALLON SIZE $700
TEN DAY SPECIAL THESE 25G $595
Remember: Mention this Blog Only Special at the time of purchase.
BISMARCKIA NOBILIS
STUNNING BLUE FAN PALM FROM MADAGASCAR
POPULAR, BLUE, STATELY AND BEAUTIFUL!
TEN DAY SPECIAL NICE 25 GALLON SIZE
All the time customers are seeking out
Bismarckia, especially for mail orders to other states. We
have available some 15 gallon plants of this species that can be mail
ordered. But, we don't have too many. For several decades
we've been growing this stunning blue fan palm from Madagascar.
These are the blue form. You’ll note that there’s some purple
color to the leaves and stems. This is because they were outdoor grown
and saw cold weather into the twenties F. But, this is the blue form as
only the blue ones seem to show purple with cold. As they grow,
all leaves remain blue. Mature specimens in their native habitat reach
heights of over forty feet. Trunk diameter can reach 18 inches or
a bit more. Leaf width can be up to eight feet.
This is a very attractive palm and should be given room in the garden to
show it off. It prefers full, hot sun. Many people in desert
locations have found they can grow it. Cold tolerance is about 22
degrees, although plants seeing colder have come back from injury.
Shown are our 25 gallon plants on special.
REGULAR PRICE 25 GALLON SIZE $575
TEN DAY SPECIAL 25 GALLON SIZE $495
Remember: Mention this Special for this price. Only a few
left.
RHOPALOSTYLIS CHEESEMANII
MEDIUM SIZED - GRACEFUL & BEAUTIFUL PALM
SINGLE TRUNK – NICE GREEN CROWN SHAFT
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15G 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 may shown colors of red to purple.
With age they are a brown-green.Leaves are green and arching.Trunks are prominently ringed.It will take coastal sun or part day sun.Some grow it in strong filtered light.Far inland it needs protection from full sun.Growth rate is slow to medium.We’re putting nice 15g plants on sale.See first seven photos.The last photo is c/o cloudforest website.
REGULAR PRICE 15 GALLON $235
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 GALLON SIZE $210
Just mention this Blog special at the time of purchase for this
discount.
ARENGA ENGLERI
SUCKERING COLD HARDY PALM FROM JAPAN AND TAIWAN
NEVER GETS OVERLY LARGE – COLD HARDY
TEN DAY SPECIAL LARGE 15G SIZE
This suckering Asian palm rarely gets over ten feet tall and has medium
width leaflets that are jagged at their apical ends. The underside
of the leaflets are silver. But, from afar, it looks like a green
palm. It is thick with stems because it suckers heavily and cannot
be seen through. Therefore, it's a good species to block
visibility. But, growth rare is slow so it’ll take time to hide
something.Cold tolerance
is into the upper teens F, so it is quite cold hardy and can be grown in
areas where one sees severe cold but wants a more tropical palm.Flowers are very fragrant but seeds contain a substance which
makes the skin itch. Be careful if you collect seeds.The plant size on special is in a 15g pot and we only have a few.Plants are over 7 feet tall in their pots.These are 10 year old palms.
REGULAR PRICE 15G SIZE $250 TEN DAY SPECIAL LARGE 15G SIZE $225
You must mention this blog only special to get this price when
purchasing.
COCONUT QUEEN PALM
ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL WHEN MATURE
FIRST TIME AVAILABLE THIS SIZE IN TEN YEARS!
SYAGRUS ROMANZOFFIANA X SCHIZOPHYLLA
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON SIZED PLANTS
This interesting hybrid originated in Thailand by a grower and
propagator of rare palms. It is a cross between the common Queen
Palm and an unusual type of palm from the same genus, Syagrus
schizophylla. The offspring have proven to be quite beautiful
and have good cold tolerance. These will be a medium sized palm.
The trunk will be thinner than the normal Queen and the overall size
will be less. The attached photos of near mature plants show how
pretty it is. Note that they do not resemble what we all know as the
Queen Palm. Some say they seem more to resemble a Coconut Palm.
For many years now we’ve only had large plants for sale.This is because the hybridizer is no longer making hybrid seeds.But, a different hybridizer has done this cross and now we can
offer 5 gallon plants at a semi-affordable price.
This hybrid likes full sun, is a medium rate grower and has a cold
hardiness estimated to be in the low 20's F. Mature height should
be about 25 feet.
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON SIZE $150
This hybrid palm has never been cheap.In more recent times many enthusiasts have not be able to afford
to get one.So, here’s
their chance. This size can be mail ordered.
DYPSIS LEPTOCHEILOS
THE TEDDY BEAR PALM
EVERYONE LOVES THIS PALM
ONE OF THE BEST MADAGASCAR PALMS
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5G 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 gallon size on Sale.
REGULAR PRICE 5G SIZE $135
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $110
Mention this Special for your discount.
BRAHEA NITIDA
FLAT GREEN LEAF - NATIVE TO MEXICO
CAN TOLERATE LESS THAN FULL SUN
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5G PLANTS
This interesting fan palm is native to Mexico, where it lives in the
western portion of the country in mountainous areas. Its
distribution extends down into Guatemala. It attains a height of
thirty feet with a stout trunk of one foot diameter. The most
attractive thing about this palm are its circular leaves, with only
partial division of the segments. This is particularly apparent
when it is grown in filtered light. In sun, the leaves are
less flat and more divided. When grown in shade, sometimes this
species reminds me of a "Licuala-looking" palm in its leaf
appearance.
Cold hardiness is at least into the
mid-twenties F. It may in fact be more cold hardy. The
leaves are a shiny green with a white discoloration on the underside of
the leaves. The petioles are essentially un-armed. From time
to time we have this species available. Shown here are nice 5g
which I'm putting on sale. The close up of the petioles
shows the lack of armor. Note the minimal division of the
leaflets. The plant in the garden below shows more circular, flat
near entire leaves. Compare this to the habitat photo, which was
taken by a friend of mine, Justen Dobbs, in habitat and in full sun.
The leaves in full sun are more divided and not as tropical appearing.
REGULAR PRICE 5G $135
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5G $100
Remember, mention this Blog Only Special for price at the time of
purchase. Limited numbers available. The photo from habitat
is by Justen Dobbs
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.
REGULAR PRICE 5G $135
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5G $110
Remember: Mention this Special for your discount. Can be
shipped.
ARCHONTOPHOENIX "TERACARPA"
THE BEST KING PALM EVER!
SO, WHAT IS IT?
ARE THEY EVER ON SALE?
YES, 10 DAY SPECIAL 5G SIZE 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 It has a blue crown shaft It has a super thick trunk
REGULAR PRICE 5G $125
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5G $100
Remember: mention this Special to get your discount when you
purchase!
In the first garden picture below, the teracapra is the tallest
King Palm in the photo. Note how much greener and taller it is
than the regular King Palms to the right.
LACCOSPADIX AUSTRALASICA SINGLE TRUNK MOUNTAIN FORM
BEST GROWING SPECIES OF THE GENUS
RESEMBLES THE KENTIA PALM TEN TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 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. 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.
REGULAR PRICE 5G $135
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $110
We have extremely limited numbers but hopefully more will become
available over time. Mention this Special for your discount.
LYTOCARYUM HOENII
NEAR EXTINCT SEMI-DWARF PALM FROM BRAZIL
DWARF PALM – SOFT GREEN LEAVES
TEN DAY SPECIAL 2 GALLON
This semi-dwarf pinnate palm gets to a height of ten to twelve feet
domestically and is single trunk and has no crown shaft. It is
native to montane forests in Brazil and is near extinct in the wild.
It is rarely seen offered for sale. The more frequently seen
species of this genus is Lytocaryum weddellianum, also from
Brazil rainforests. The latter is a much smaller plant than L.
hoenii and rarely gets to ten feet. Hoenii has a more
robust appearance, a bit thicker trunk and wider leaflets. Here
I'm showing 2g plants of Lytocaryum hoenii that we’re putting on
special.We rarely, if
ever, can offer this species. Lytocaryum is a filtered light
genus with a cold tolerance in the mid-twenties F. I've found from
experience that Lytocaryum seem to thrive on neglect. Too
much water, fertilizer or attention seems to not be right for them.
Just plant one, don't pay attention to it other than average watering,
and they seem to do fine.
NATIVE TO VANUATU
EXTREMELY HARD TO FIND
NOT VERY COLD TOLERANT TEN DALE SALE ON TWO GALLON PLANTS
This extremely gorgeous crown shafted palm was introduced into the
cultivation market perhaps 25 years ago. At that time and since,
availability of seeds has very limited and seed prices uncommonly high -
as much as eight dollars per seed. This is a single trunk palm
with very arching green leaves and a lime green colored crown shaft.
The trunk is medium sized and about 10 inches thick. Overall
height is 15 to 20 feet. Leaves are keeled and leaflets continue nearly
all the way to the base of the petiole. The base of the trunk is
slightly swollen. The difficulty in growing this species is the
lack of its ability to tolerate a freeze. Tolerated low
temperatures are 33 to 34 degrees. With this said, some people in
warmer microclimates have had success in growing this beautiful palm.
It wants acclimation into full sun. The mature photos are c/o a
friend in Vanuatu and are from a private garden. This is an
extremely difficult species to find for sale.
REGULAR PRICE 2 GALLON $95 SALE PRICE THIS SIZE $80
TALL AND THICK TRUNK FISHTAIL PALM
PRESENT SHORTAGE ON THE MARKET
TEN DAY SPECIAL JUVENILE 2 GALLON
This beautiful large palm from northern Thailand has been given a lot of
common names. It is a dramatically attractive shade producing palm
with long, wide leaves. It is a monocarpic species so one only gets
seeds when a tree blossoms and dies. In recent times it’s been near
impossible to find this species around. We have available a few
20g which we’re offering for sale and giving a bit of a discount. This
species is totally different than the more common Caryota urens. It
is not as tall and has a thicker trunk. Mature height is about 35
feet. Leaves are 14 feet long and 12 feet wise, so you’ll get a lot of
shade below. It is cold hardy to about 22 degrees F. It is quick
growing and will tolerate full coastal sun.
If you've been trying to find one of this species, you know they are
near impossible to find, especially with any size. I'm offering
juvinile 2 gallon that we germinated last year on Special.
REGULAR
PRICE 2 GALLON SIZE $75
TEN DAY SPECIAL 2 GALLON SIZE $65
I only have a few of these. This is the first time I’ve offered
this size in quite a few years. Mail order possible.
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.
TEN DAY SPECIAL ONE GALLON $65
PRITCHARDIA MAIDENIANA PREVIOUSLY KNOWN AS PRITCHARDIA AFFINIS
ENDEMIC PALM NATIVE TO THE BIG ISLAND – HAWAII PRITCHARDIAS ARE THE ONLY NATIVE PALMS OF THE HAWAIIAN ISLANDS
TEN DAY SPECIAL BAND SIZE
Pritchardias are a single trunk fan palm.Of the several dozen species, most are endemic to one or more of
the Hawaii Islands and are not found elsewhere in the world. There
are several species from the South Pacific. This particular
species, Pritchardia maideniana, is native to the Big Island.
For many decades it was known as P. affinis, but Don Hodel found no
difference on researching these two species and both have been lumped
together as P. maideniana.It lives in mountainous
areas and there are known to be about fifty or so plants in the wild.It is considered endangered.It has wedge shaped leaf with shiny green topsides. Pink
tomentum is found on the leaf stem – these hairs continue somewhat onto
the underside of the leaf.
Leaves are erect.Trunk
diameter is about 10 inches and mature height is 20 to 40 feet or more.This species tolerates coastal sun and is cold hardy into the
twenties F.We’re offering
nice bands on sale.They’d
be easy to mail order.
REGULAR PRICE BAND SIZE AS SHOWN $60 TEN DAY SPECIAL BAND SIZE $50
ENCEPHALARTOS HILDEBRANDTII THE MOMBASA CYCAD
MEDIUM SIZED MATURE - LONG
GREEN LEAVES TEN DAY SPECIAL OLDER BAND
SIZE
This vigorous growing green cycad is native
to northern Mozambique and Malawi. In habitat it grows of mountain
slopes and in gorges. This
is a large, green leafed cycad which is fast growing. It
gets to a mature height of about ten feet in many decades with leaves
averaging six to eight feet long. Crowns
tend to stay erect, although it can become wide with full crowns.
Leaflets and petioles are armed with sharp spines, though the leaflets
have some flex to them. Thereby making them less pokey than some
species. This species is moderately rare among Encephalartos,
but is quite rare in cultivation. Female cones are a very pale
yellow (almost white), where male cones are yellow.
In our area.This species is a fast and easy to
grow species. Along the coast it will take half day or full sun.
Some sun protection is needed is hot, desert areas. We’re offering
older band sized plants on species.These are not new seedlings but
rather plants with at least an inch of caudex.
TEN DAY SPECIAL OLDER BAND SIZE $75
Mention this Special when you purchase. Easy to
mail order within the U.S.
BTW, if these don't sell out, all will be repotted into 5g pots
shortly.
ENCEPHALARTOS CERINUS
DWARF SOUTH AFRICAN SPECIES
VERY SMALL CYCAD
GRAY-GREEN LEAVES
TEN DAY SPECIAL BAND SIZE
This rare dwarf species of South African cycad is quite petite and never
gets over four feet tall. Leaves are gray-green to sea foam green
and about three feet long. A mature caudex is six to eight inches.
This species likes sun and is cold hardy to the low 20's F. This
is a rare and sought out species and never inexpensive. We are
putting older band size plants (not one leafers) on sale. We do
have an assortment of sizes available.
REGULAR PRICE BAND SIZE $95
TEN DAY SPECIAL BANDS $80
Just remember to mention this Blog Special for your discount when you
purchase
CYCAS THOUARSII
MEDIUM SIZED - SOFT GREEN LEAVES
FAST GROWING, EXOTIC APPEARING
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS ACTUAL PLANT
The first six photos here show a plant I'm putting on special.
This is a very nice 15gallon plant with a caudex that is approximately 5
x 18 inches and probably an age of about 12 to 15 years. It came
from a collection of container grown plant that were outdoors in Orange
County, CA. Below the plant for sale are garden photos. This
species is native to Madagascar, the eastern coast of Africa and the
Comoro Islands. It is a fast growing species gets to a native
height of sometimes twenty feet or more. Plants grown domestically
are typically ten feet or a bit more in California. This species
trunks are about eight to ten inches thick with leaves five to six feet
long and soft to the touch. There is small armor on the leaf stem,
but the leaflets have no spines. Leaf color is green to
blue-green.
Along the coast this species tolerates full sun. Far inland
areas should utilize filtered light or morning sun. Cold hardiness
is into the low 20's F. We have a whole assortment of sizes
available including nice 5g plants and larger. We have about five
in the 15g size. Shipping possible.
REGULAR PRICE THIS ACTUAL CYCAD $750
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS ACTUAL CYCAD $595
Remember: Mention this special for this great price!
MACROZAMIA MOOREI & MACROZAMIA SALE
LARGER COLD HARDY CYCAD
A CYCAD THAT EVENTUALLY LOOKS LIKE A PALM TREE TEN DAY SPECIAL ANY SIZE THIS GENUS
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. The nursery plants shown here are mostly
larger plants from 15 gallon to box size specimens. Caudex sizes
are all quite large for the container. You’ll notice the keeled
leaves on the photos. This species wants full sun and is cold
hardy into the upper teens F. We have multiple other pecie of
Macrozamia for sale as well - in an assortment of sizes.
RIGHT NOW ALL MACROZAMIA ON SALE AT 20% OFF REGULAR PRICES FOR
TEN DAYS
Remember: Mention this Ten Day Special at the time of purchase.
DICKSONIA ANTARCTICA THE TASMANIAN TREE FERN
FAIRLY COLD HARDY, THINNER TRUNK TEN DAY
SPECIAL NICE 5G SIZE
This typically single trunk tree fern is native to Southeastern
Australia and Tasmania. It is much slower growing than the
Australian Tree Fern above and has a mature height typically of 8 to 10
feet although they can get even taller. Trunks are a similar
diameter to the Australian Tree Fern. Of note, apparently the
lower trunk is filled with old, decaying trunk material and new roots
grow through this material to get water and nutrition. Cuttings of
the top of the trunk can be re-established and root out. This
plant likes a bit of sun or filtered light and also loves water.
Cold tolerance is 25 degrees F. or lower. The 5g on sale here are
very nice as shown.
REGULAR PRICE 5G $75 TEN DAYS SPECIAL THIS SIZE $65
Remember: Mention this Blog Special for your discount.
HIBISCUS TILACEUS
TRICOLOR THE RARE MAHOE TRICOLOR SEA HIBISCUS
GREEN LEAVES - SOME VARIEGATED WITH WHITE OTHER LEAVES GREEN OR RED TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON SIZE
We only have a few of this rare Hibiscus with three different
colors to the leaves - green, white and red. New leaves emerge a maroon
color and then turn to green with white variegation. Flowers are
yellow with a deep maroon-red center. This species makes a large
Hibiscus tree or shrub with heights potential more than twenty feet.
They want full sun and are salt tolerant - good for seashore plantings.
Cold tolerance is into zone 9 - the mid twenties F. It wants full
sun. Because of rarity, they tend to be pricey when you find one.
We only have a few available. The flower photo is c/o Wikipedia.
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON SIZE $75
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.
TEN DAY SPECIAL ONE GALLON $30
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.
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.
PANDOREA JASMINOIDES "ROSEA" CLIMBING VINE, COLD HARDY, EVERGREEN, LARGE FLOWERS
WHITE
PETAL, PURPLE CENTERS
LARGE TALL 15G PLANTS ON TEN DAY
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 THIS SIZE 15G $175
Just mention this Blog Special to get this discount at the time of
purchase.
PANDOREA JASMINOIDES - WHITE CLIMBING VINE, COLD HARDY, EVERGREEN, LARGE FLOWERS
PURE
WHITE
PETALS
LARGE TALL 15G PLANTS ON TEN DAY
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 THIS SIZE 15G $175
Just mention this Blog Special to get this discount at the time of
purchase. The last photo is by Jimmy Turner on Twitter.
FRIDAY, 5 AUGUST, 2022
WATER FEATURES IN THE GARDEN
POND, STREAM, POOL, WATERFALL
ALL ENCHANTING AND RELAXING
There's something about having a water
feature in the garden that gardeners find very appealing. I'm not sure
if it's the movement, sound or just appearance. But, people will go to
great lengths to make it perfect. I've had customers create 100 foot
long streams, rock mountains with waterfalls into pools, coy ponds, or
simple circulating ponds. I even had one who put in a volcano waterfall
with a large palm being "the flames" of the volcano. Here I'm showing
some photos of more classical usages of water in the garden. I hope you
enjoy them - who knows, maybe you'll get a few ideas.
ASSORTEDPRITCHARDIASPECIES THE HAWAIIAN PALM
OLD AND NICE SPECIMENS IN LARGER POTS
MULTIPLE SPECIES AVAILABLE
Pritchardiaare a tropical fan palm. Most
do not get overly large and many are under fifteen feet tall.
Along the coast they tolerate full sun. There are about 25
species with habitats ranging from Hawaii to some South Pacific
islands. We only grow the Hawaiian varieties as they do the
best in Southern California where most will take coastal full
sun. Or, grow them in part day sun. Cold tolerance is in the
mid-twenties or a bit lower.
I'm showing you three different species that are representative
of this genus. all are between ten and fifteen years old and in
25 gallon pots or 24 inch boxes. All have some degree of
trunk. On pair are over 14 feet tall in their pots. We have a
pretty good supply of such large specimen Pritchardiuas.
Almost all are outdoor grown in sun. Leaves on some species are
totally flat. Others have a wave to the leaf. Some are colored
on the undersides. There's a perfect Hawaiian Palm for anyone.
These are way too big and tall for mail order but can be
trucked. We have about eight different species of Pritchardia
in these sizes.
WODYETIA BIFURCATA THE FOXTAIL PALM
THIN TRUNK, FLUFFY GREEN LEAVES MEDIUM SIZED TEN DAY
SPECIAL 20 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, usually with a mature width of 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. I’m
putting some 20g plants on sale.They are too big a pot for mail order.See them in the first six photos below.
REGULAR PRICE THESE 20 GALLON $400 TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $345
Remember: Mention
this Blog Special when you purchase.
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 $250
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 GALLON $220
Remember: Mention this Special for this
discount.
ROYSTONEA REGIA
THE CUBAN ROYAL PALM
TALL, SINGLE TRUNK SPECIES
ELEGANT WITH LONG CROWN SHAFT
TEN DAY SPECIAL 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 we have are about
head height in their pots.
Basal diameter is 2 to 3 inches.We also have 5g 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 last photo was sent to me by a customer who lives in
Bonita, CA. This plant is in his garden.
REGULAR PRICE 15 GALLON $250
TEN DAY SPECIAL THESE 15 GALLON $225
REGULAR PRICE 5G $145 TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON $125
Remember to mention this Blog Special to get
this price when you purchase
BURRETIOKENTIA KOGHIENSIS RARE NEW CALEDONIAN PALM
NARROW TRUNK & WHITE CROWN SHAFT
TEN DAY SPECIAL NICE 15G PLANTS
Back in the year 2000, I was the President of the International
Palm Society. One of my goals at the time was to break the
monotony of Biennial meetings always being held in the United States.
I found them to be repetitious and sort of boring. Certainly, no
one at the time would have called them exciting meetings.
With this in mind, I set up the 1998 Biennial in Thailand at Nong Nook
Gardens. That was a first. And, to outdo that meeting, I
arranged with the Palm Society of New Caledonia to have to 2000 Biennial
in their country. The palms of New Caledonia are some of the most
exciting and pretties palms of the world.
This gave Jesse and I a great opportunity to see
the New Caledonian palms in the wild. About 45 minutes out of
Noumea (the capitol) is Mount Koghi. This is the home habitat for
this species. It has a thin to medium trunk, a white crown shaft
and gets to about 25 feet tall. It's very beautiful and does great
in Southern California. Most grow it in part day sun. Cold
tolerance is into the mid-twenties F. (sort of like a King Palm with
tolerance of cold). Shown here are plants that we germinated about
8 years ago. They are finally really nice, old 15g plants.
You'll not see locally grown plants of this species and size around at
all. And, never on sale.
REGULAR PRICE 15G $250 TEN DAY SPECIAL 25G $225
We only have a few of these, so don't dally.
It's a fabulous addition to any garden. Mention this Special.
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 $250
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 GALLON $220
Remember: Mention this Special for this
discount.
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 $110
The 8th photo below is by Cloudforest.com
website.
PTYCHOSPERMA ELEGANS
THE SOLITAIRE PALM - NATIVE TO AUSTRALIA
ELEGANT SINGLE TRUNK SPECIES
CROWN SHAFT - THIN TRUNK - MEDIUM HEIGHT
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON SIZE
This single trunk palm species is native to the Northern Territory and
Queensland in Australia. It has a rather thin trunk that typically
is six to eight inches thick. Leaves are about six feet long.
The crown shaft is silver green in color and the leaves are green.
Mature height is about 25 feet on average. It tolerates
temperatures into the 20's F. I've been growing one in my garden
for about 40 years. It's still gorgeous. Some plant them as
small colonies, two or three together. We're putting our 5g size
on special. It's been a while since we've offered this species or
size. The plant shown below is a double but most we have are singles.
REGULAR PRICE 5G $135
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5G SIZE $110
Remember to mention this Special. These can be mail ordered.
TRITHRINAX CAMPESTRIS BLUE, SUCKERING FAN PALM VERY COLD HARDY
LIMITED NUMBER OLD SUCKERING 5G TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON SIZE
This South American suckering fan palm comes
from Argentina and Uruguay. From these locations, you might
suspect it could have quite a bit of cold hardiness, and this is the
case with not only this species of Trithrinax,but of the genus as a whole. Availability
of seeds of this species has been sparse to nonexistent. And, as a
young plant, it is quite slow growing. Consequently, to get a good
sized container plant can take a decade or more. We were fortunate
to offer some very nice 5g plants as shown below. I'd estimate
their age at 7 years. They are dividing and very chunky at the
base. They are totally acclimated to full hot sun and are
intensely blue. This is a perfect selection for someone who lives
in an interior area with lots of heat.
Overall height of this species is up to twenty feet. Multiple
stems are produced, but usually the number is just several. Leaves
are small, typically about two feet wide. The segments of the
leaves are pointed and sharp. Trunks retain old leaf bases but,
like Washingtonia, eventually fall
off. This is a drought tolerant species and can take temperatures
well into the 100's F. and cold tolerance is into the teens. Of
note, most specimens I've seen are blue. The last two photos show
a mature plant that is blue-green in color, probably due to the fact
that it's not getting full sun.
REGULAR PRICE 5G THIS SPECIES $135 TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $110
But, remember to mention this special when purchasing to get this price.
15 gallon size
garden plant
garden plant
ARECA VESTIARIA RED SUPER RARE AND GORGEOUS TROPICAL PALM
BUT, NOT TOO COLD HARDY TEN DAY SPECIAL YOUNG 1 GALLON SIZE
Locality:
Indonesia and Moluccas Islands (East of Indonesia)
Cold Hardiness:
Not frost tolerant. Tolerates down to perhaps the mid to upper
30s, F. Difficult to grow except in the best of areas.
Trunk type:
Suckering with beautiful reddish/orange crown shaft. Can have
stilt roots.
Leaf type:
Pinnate with irregular segments (leafstalk).
Suckering/Solitary:
Suckering (multiple trunks).
Maintenance:
Somewhat fastidious, but in the right environment easy to grow.
In our area, quite difficult because of cold
Speed of growth:
Medium
Height:
In tropical climates up to 15'-30' feet.
Soil requirements:
Average moisture, good drainage.
Sun Requirements:
Filtered light
General Description:
A great addition to a semitropical or tropical garden. The
red crown shaft is striking and everyone loves this palm.
People in Southern California can marginally grow this in the
right areas.
Other Notes:
Very rare. Once again, a difficult grow outdoors here.
The variety shown has newly emergent red leaves
& stems and a prominently red crown shaft. It's the hardest form
to obtain. We rarely offer them for sale. The photos below
are of the orange form of this species. I've got no pics of the
red form. But, it's the closest shot you'll have to growing
something outdoors in a great area that is similar to the Sealing Wax
Palm. For greenhouse growing here it is drop dead beautiful.
TEN DAY SPECIAL YOUNG 1 GALLON
$47.50
RHAPIS EXCELSA THE LADY
PALM
ONE OF THE BEST INTERIOR PALMS ALSO GREAT UNDERSTORY GARDEN PLANT TEN
DAY SPECIAL LARGE 5 GALLON SIZE
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 $125 TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $100
Important: Mention this Blog Only Offering for this price when you
purchase. Note, limited supply available.
SABAL ROSEI
GREEN FAN PALM FROM MEXICO
MEDIUM TO TALL MATURE HEIGHT TEN DAY SPECIAL 2 GALLON SIZE
This majestic and rather tall fan palm is native
to Mexico and get a mature height of 40 feet or a bit more in decades.
But, the trunk is rather thin - averaging 8 to 12 inches. Retained
leaf bases eventually fall off given it a smooth trunk with knobby areas
of old leaf-base scars. The leaves are large and green in color.
It prefers full sun and is cold hardy to about 20 degrees F. or a
bit colder. We're putting our 2 gallon size on special - easy to
mail order
REGULAR PRICE 2 GALLON $80 TEN DAY SPECIAL 2 GALLON $67.50
CARYOTA URENS
THE GIANT MOUNTAIN FISHTAIL
FAST GROWING - SUPER TALL
NOT AVAILABLE FOR YEARS TEN DAY SPECIAL
BAND SIZE SEEDLINGS Caryota urens is a tall single trunk monocarpic palm
species native to Asia.It is fast growing and can get to a
height of 70 feet. It is definitely a canopy-forming palm species.Leaves a green and leaflets are
premorse (jagged at their ends).Some people love the grandeur of
these palms. Trunks are tan, ringed and about 16 inches diameter
on average.It will get taller and more quickly
get there than almost any other palm in your garden.They want full sun and, especially if
inland, plenty of water. Because they are monocarpic (flower and
then die), one needs a plant that is near death to get seeds.This occurs rarely.We were able to germinate seeds from
such a plant.I’ve not had seedlings for six to
eight years.They are on their first leaf and can
be mail ordered within the U.S. easily.
TEN DAY SPECIAL
SEEDLING CARYOTA URENS $45
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.
.
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.
DIOON EDULE
SMALL TO MEDIUM SIZED MEXICAN CYCAD
VERY COLD HARDY – LOVES FULL SUN
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS ACTUAL 15 GALLON PLANT
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. The plant on special here is in a 15
gallon container, grown from seed and has a 5 inch caudex.It can be mail ordered in a big box.
REGULAR PRICE THIS ACTUAL CYCAD $400
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS ACTUAL CYCAD $325
Remember to mention this Special for your discount when you purchase.
Mail order possible
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 THIS
ACTUAL CYCAD $950
ENCEPHALARTOS MSINGANUS
NEARLY EXTINCT IN THE WILD
GREEN SOUTH AFRICAN CYCAD
TEN DAY SPECIAL OLDER BAND SIZE SEEDLINGS
This species is endemic to Msinga district in KwaZulu-Natal province,
South Africa. E. msinganusis on the verge of
extinction, where ever shrinking populations are small and scattered.
This is a small to medium sized plant. Leaves get about about five feet
in length. Stems can reach up to three meters over the centuries, but
it is rare to see anything close to that size. This species
was originally calledEncephalartos msinga(after
its locality) but was later formally described asEncephalartos
msinganus. The leaves on this species are relatively short, are
green and generally are heavily armed on the leaflets and petioles. It
is quite rare to see this plant in cultivation and some make the
argument that it is equally rare to some of the (very rare) Transvaal
species.
In coastal and inland areas, this species wants to be in sun. For
desert areas, this species should be grown in partial sun or filtered
light. It requires a soil that drains well. The plants on sale are 4
years old, bigger and older than shown here and with about four to five
leaves.
REGULAR PRICE BAND SIZE $95 TEN DAY SPECIAL BAND SIZE $65
Remember to mention this Blog
Special for this discount at the time of purchase.
GIANT SPLIT
LEAF PHILODENDRON TEN DAY
SPECIAL 5 & 15 GALLON SIZE Throughout my career, I've always known this
plant as Philodendron selloum. The same is true for most
nurserymen. But, when researching it, I've found lots of other
names and even genera used to taxonomically identify this species.
So, keeping it simple, I'll not go there but rather say that this is a
large leaf Philodendron that can climb up a tree trunk or stand
alone all by itself. It is native to South America. It can
grow in coastal sun or in the shade. It's got a trunk that is
usually six inches thick or less and puts out thick hanging roots that
assist in grabbing anything to support the crown. Leaves are
green, heavily divided and can be four feet long and three feet wide.
Leaves are not as large as the much more rare Philodendron evansii.Selloum is
easy to grow. We're offering nicely sized 5 & 15 gallon on sale.
The 15g size is shown in the last photo. The rest of the nursery
plants are 5g. REGULAR PRICE 5 GALLON $85 TEN DAY
SPECIAL 5 GALLON $70
REGULAR PRICE 15 GALLON $175 TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 GALLON $150
VARIEGATED ZINGIBER ZERUMBET RED BLOSSOM AWAPUHI SHAPOO GINGER
RARE UPRIGHT RED CONE LIKE BLOSSOM TEN DAY SPECIAL ONE GALLON SIZE
The Awapuhi Shampoo Ginger is native to Hawaii
and is a perennial clumping Ginger that typically grows in filtered
light and can go dormant in winter. Leaves or typically green but we're
offering the variegated form of this plant. Mature height is about five
feet. In the spring its dormancy ends and it usually comes back
strong. The variegation of this variety runs longitudinally along the
leaf. When flowering, the cones start of green and, when mature, turn
red. If ou squeeze a cone it gives off sap which can be used as a
shampoo. Thus, the common name of this plant. It does poorly in areas
with hard freezes.
REGULAR PRICE ONE GALLON $55 TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $45
The photo of the blossom is by the Survival
Gardener Website. This is a rare Ginger to locate.
ALOCASIA METALHEAD
HYBRID VARIETY WITH SHINY NEW LEAVES
PURPLE STEMS & BACKS OF LEAVES
FIVE FEET TALL MATURE - FILTERED LIGHT TEN DAY
SPECIAL 15 GALLON SIZE
Alocasia are a group of tropical pants 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. metalhead
gets its name from the sheen that the leaves display. This is a A. portora
hybrid and gets to a height of about 5 feet and has shiny green-purple
leaves with purple backs and stems. Older leaves tend to be green.
This species wants filtered light or a bit of sun. It tolerates a
freeze. Leaves are upright and it is a very attractive tropical plant.
This is the first time we have offered this Alocasia.
TEN
DAY SPECIAL 15 GALLON $175
The garden photo below is c/o Missouri
Botanical Garden.
FARFUGIUM JAPONICUM "SHISHI BOTAN"
THE RUFFLED LIGULARIA
RUFFLED, FRILLY LEAVES
TEN DAY SPECIAL ONE GALLON PLANTS
Most of you are familiar with the regular Ligularia that we offer
at this Blog. This rare variety on special today has ruffled,
frilly leaves and is quite attractive. It gets to a height of 18
inches, takes sun or shade and has yellow daisy-like flowers in the late
Fall. They are also an "indicator" plant and tell you when the
garden is going dry. Watering these immediately corrects this.
Compared to the standard Ligularia, the leaves are quite different with
curly and frill leaf edges.
These are easy to grow and easy to ship.
TEN DAY SPECIAL 1 GALLON $35
Note that we also have 5 gallon size
available.
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 $35
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5
GALLON $65
WEDNESDAY, 3 AUGUST, 2022
ALOCASIA SPECIES ELEPHANT EAR PLANTS
SEVEN TYPES SHOWN HERE
LUSH & EXOTIC
QUICK TROPICAL LOOK AT SOME SPECIES
Alocasia are a type of suckering tropical plant that many
know as the "Elephant Ear Plant". Most that one will see commercially
are hybrids that have no native home. With this said, natural species
are typically found in the Old World and Asia. The main differences
between these plants are the overall height, the size of the leaves, the
aggressiveness of growth, coloring and cold tolerance. I am showing you
here various hybrid varieties, each with their own charm. Note, some
tolerate full sun while others want shade or filtered light.
1. Row 1: Alocaia "Cal - Odora", a dwarf species. It rarely
gets over five feet and has leaves that are typically under 12 inches
wide. Leaf color is green. People like this one b/c of its dwarf size.
2. Row 2: Alocasia Calidora, a bigger species that will form
significant trunks and has a larger leaf. Color is green. Leaves can
get three feet long.
3. Row 3: Alocasia portoro, an attractive hybrid with an
arrowhead shaped leaf and prominent leaf veins. It can get to about six
feet or a bit more.
4. Row 4: Alocasia species "black stem", a super attractive
and charming species with black stems, silver to the back of the leaves
and a medium height to five feet. But, it's not as cold hardy as those
above.
5. Row 5, Alocasia sumo, a species that can get to six or
eight feet all and has good sized triangular (heart shaped) leaves with
purple-green leaf fronts and pruple backs with prominent veins.
6. Row 5, Alocasia metalhead, a shorter species that gets four
to five feet tall and has a metallic sheen to the dorsal leaves with
prominent purple hues and yellow ventral veins.
7. Row 7, Alocasia regal shield, a medium sized species to
about four feet tall, purple-green dorsal leaves with a prominent purple
color on their backsides. Does not tolerate full sun.
We presently have all of these available with some in limited numbers.
Also, from time, we get very exotic natural species that tend to be
smaller and are quite stunning.
Alocaia "Cal - Odora"
Alocasia Calidora
Alocasia portoro
Alocasia Black Stem
Alocasia sumo
Alocasia metalhead
Alocasia regal shield
LARGER BLUE ENCEPHALARTOS
ALL CONING
SIZED SPECIMENS SHOWING SIX DIFFERENT PLANTS
At the Nursery we did a walk around to
photograph some larger blue Encephalartos. All plants shown are coning
sized, some presently in cone. All have been locally grown. Blue Encephalartos like sun and are cold hardy to about 22
degrees F. Any of these plants can be delivered or shipped although 36
inch boxed plants are difficult. We certainly have smaller and more
affordable plants of these species.
Encephalartos arenarius 36 inch box 22 x 30 inches, 6, 2 & 2 inch pups
Encephalartos trispinosus male 35 gallon 12 x 21 inches ceramic pot
Encephalartsos trispinosus
25g 11 wide x 11 inches tall 5 inch pup
COCONUT QUEEN PALM
ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL WHEN MATURE
NEAR IMPOSSIBLE TO FIND
MEDIUM HEIGHT – SYAGRUS HYBRID
TEN DAY SPECIAL SUN READY BOX SIZED PLANTS
This interesting hybrid originated in Thailand by a grower and
propagator of rare palms. It is a cross between the common Queen
Palm and an unusual type of palm from the same genus, Syagrus
schizophylla. The offspring have proven to be quite beautiful
and have good cold tolerance. These will be a medium sized palm.
The trunk will be thinner than the normal Queen and the overall size
will be less. The attached photos of near mature plants show how
pretty it is. And, that they are not overly tall.Note that they do not resemble what we all know as the Queen
Palm. Some say they seem more to resemble a Coconut Palm. This
hybrid likes full sun, is a medium rate grower and has a cold hardiness
estimated to be in the low 20's F. Mature height should be about
25 feet. For those who want the fluffy appearance of the Queen Palm
without the large size, this palm is perfect for you.Be aware, these are extremely difficult to find and are presently
in super short supply.
We’re putting huge 24 inch boxes on sale. They are about 10 - 12 feet
tall in their box. This hybrid likes full sun, is a medium rate grower.We have what may be the last three plants in this area.
REGULAR PRICE 24 INCH BOX $750
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $675
The 9th photo is by J.I.
CHAMAEDOREA HOOPERIANA BAMBOO PALM THAT IS TALL AND FULL
STRONG & LARGE 10 & 15 GALLON PLANTS
ALMOST SOLD OUT OF THESE TEN DAY SPECIAL THESE PLANTS
It's not that uncommon that I'll talk about various types of Bamboo
Palms. Three decades ago this species (Chamaedorea
hooperiana) would have probably
been called a variety of Chamaedorea
costaricana. But, in his book
on Chamaedorea,
Don Hodel described this species named after friend and palm enthusiast
Louis Hooper. So, it now enjoys its own status as a species.
And, it deserved species status because it is quite different than Chamaedorea
costaricana. This species
is native to high elevation rain forest in the Veracruz area of Mexico.
It grows at up to 5000 feet elevation in habitat.
It reaches an overall height of twelve to fourteen feet. It is
also quite wide at maturity with many canes. These canes will
sometimes lean outwards, making the clump wider. Trunks are about
one inch thick. Compared to Chamaedorea
costaricana, this
species is more full and wide. It's hard to "see through" this
species whereas you'd have a better chance of seeing through
a costaricana. Both are suckering types of Bamboo Palms.
Also, the leaves of costaricana are
shorter. Hooperiana leaves
are four feet long or more.
Shown here is one of our ten or fifteen gallon plants.This species likes good draining soil, adequate water, filtered
light and is cold hardy to the low 20's F. It is an ideal patio
plant and can be grown inside the home. REGULAR PRICE HUGE 10 or 15 GALLON $325
TEN DAY SPECIAL THESE SIZES $285
Mention this Special to get your discount. BTW, these are not easy
to find on the market. I'm showing you a large and old 25g plant
at the nursery. The garden photo is by T.S. at RPS.
ELEGANT, GREEN LEAVES, THINNER TRUNKS TEN DAY
SPECIAL TALL SQUAT 15G SIZE
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 15g are
interior quality with stretched upward leaves. This is what interior
designers seek. These are too tall for mail order. They are in squat
15g pots and 8 to 10 feet tall in their pots. 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.
TEN DAY SPECIAL INTERIOR QUALITY SQUAT
15G $350
KING PALM ARCHONTOPHOENIX CUNNINGHAMIANA
MEDIUM TO TALL, FULL OR PART DAY SUN
TEN DAY SPECIAL SINGLE 15 GALLON SIZE
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 singles we're putting on
sale are in the 15g size. Be aware, you can plant a single, double
or triple. All do great although the greater the number of plants
put in, the slower the growth rate of the clump. These single 15g
plants are about 7 to 8 feet tall in their pots.
REGULAR PRICE 15G $185 TEN DAY SPECIAL 15G $160
Mention this Blog Only Special at the time of purchase for this
discounted price. We do have other sizes for sale.
GAUSSIA MAYA
A VERY DIFFERENT PALM FOR SO. CALIFORNIA
CAN SEE SWOLLEN BASE WHEN YOUNG
TEN DAY SPECIAL HUGE AND OLD 15 GALLON
In the "old days", this species was known as Opsiandra maya. It
is a single trunk pinnate palm that can be grown in Southern CA.
It has the interesting habit of getting a very swollen base, especially
when planted in the ground from a smaller plant. Interestingly enough,
this swollen base to the trunk abruptly disappears with age.
You'll note this bulge in the photos below. This species tends to hold
a limited number of leaves, about five to seven usually.
Along the coast it takes full sun. Cold tolerance is into the
mid-twenties F. The trunk diameter is about six to perhaps maximum
eight inches. I've grown it in part day sun, which it loved.
However, the trunk will often curve to seek more sun (see photo bottom
row). Some grow it in full sun with success. The plants on
special are very nice 15g with fat bases. I am showing several
below.
REGULAR PRICE THESE LARGE 15G $275
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $240
This size can be mail ordered. But, remember to mention this Blog
Only Special for your discount.
RHAPIS MULTIFIDA
A RARE TYPE OF LADY PALM
ONE OF THE BEST PALMS FOR INSIDE
GREAT GARDEN PLANT AS WELL
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 GALLON PLANTS
This is a very rare species of suckering palm and is near impossible to
find 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.Cold hardiness is into the mid-twenties or lower, F.
Outdoors, this species prefers filtered light. One must be
careful not to give Rhapis too much fertilizer or leaf burn may
occur. The 15g plants are nicely sized and put into their
containers in late spring so one doesn’t have to repot them after
purchase.
REGULAR PRICE THESE 15G $400
TEN DAY SPECIAL THESE 15 GALLON $300
The sale plant is shown in the first 7 photos.
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 $135 TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON $110
Remember: Mention this Special for this
Blog Only discounted price.
TRITHRINAX ACANTHACOMA 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 $100
Remember: Mention this Special when you purchase. The 5
gallon on sale are shown in the first four pictures below.
BUTIA PARAGUAYENSIS
BLUE-GREEN BUTIA FROM SOUTH AMERICA
ARCHING LEAVES – MEDIUM HEIGHT
TEN DAY SPECIAL 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 4 years old.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
REGULAR PRICE 5 GALLON $125
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $85
CYPHOPHOENIX ELEGANS
THE ELEGANT PALM
MEDIUM SIZE – THIN TRUNK – CROWN SHAFTED
TEN DAY SPECIAL 2 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 are our 2 gallon sized plants that I photographed recently.
Also shown are lots of photos of mature plants. 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 2 GALLON $80
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $70
Remember to mention this Special to get this price. Limited numbers
available. The 2g size is shown in the first five photos.
VEITCHIA WININ
NATIVE ONLY TO VANUATU
SINGLE TRUNK, CROWN SHAFTED
TALL PALM WHEN MATURE
SUPER RARE, HARD TO FIND
TEN DAY SPECIAL LARGE1 GALLON SIZE
This
single trunk pinnate palm is native to the Vanuatu Islands. It can
attain a mature height of over fifty feet. Leaves are green, about
eight feet long with somewhat drooping leaflets. The trunk is gray
in color and medium thickness. This species makes bright red
seeds. It can tolerate full coastal sun and has been grown well by
some in Southern California. But, because of it's tropical
nature, should only be tried by those in good climates. We're
offering large 1 gallons on sale. They've done well with our
temperatures down to about 32 degrees F.
REGULAR PRICE LARGE 1G $70 TEN DAY SPECIAL OVERSIZED 1G $60
Remember to mention this Special when purchasing so you get this
discounted price. Mail order this size quite easy.
ARCHONTOPHOENIX "TERACARPA"
THE BEST KING PALM EVER!
BIGGER, FASTER GROWING, NO BROWNING OF LEAFLETS
TEN DAY SPECIAL HUGE BAND SIZE PLANTS
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 It has a blue crown shaft It has a super thick trunk
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.
REGULAR PRICE THESE HUGE BANDS $60
TEN DAY SPECIAL THESE HUGE BANDS $50
Remember: mention this Special to get your discount when you
purchase!
LEPIDOZAMIA PEROFFSKYANA
USER FRIENDLY CYCAD
LARGE GREEN CYCAD FOR FILTERED LIGHT OR COASTAL SUN
NO SPINES WHATSOEVER!
TEN DAY SPECIAL FORTY YEAR OLD SPECIMEN
I enjoy talking about cycad, Lepidozamia peoffskyana, 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 cycad 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 good selection of this species from
seedlings to quite a few very old specimens as shown below.The main characteristics of this species include:
*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 35 gallon
container and is well established.It had been present in a performing arts center for several
decades before we received it six or eight years ago.The caudex is 17 inches wide and 27 inches tall.I’m offering it on special and don’t recall the sex of this
plant.Of note, we also have
other sizes including bands up to boxed specimens.This particular cycad is too big for mail order but can be
delivered.
REGULAR PRICE THIS ACTUAL 35 GALLON SPECIMEN $4500
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS ACTUAL 35 GALLON CYCAD $3750
BTW, this specimen competes in size with old
plants you'd see in many botanical gardens.
LEPIDOZAMIA PEROFFSKYANA
A "USER FRIENDLY" LARGE GREEN CYCAD
TEN DAY SPECIAL BAND SIZE
SEE DESCRIPTION ABOVE
REGULAR PRICE BAND SIZE $65 TEN DAY SPECIAL BAND SIZE $55
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 $70
TEN DAY SPECIAL BAND SIZE $60
Remember to mention this Blog Special for your discount.
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 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.
TEN DAY SPECIAL OLDER BAND SIZED PLANS $85
BTW, if these don't sell out, all will be repotted into 5g pots
shortly.
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
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 Gingerslike
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 $310
Just mention this Blog Special to get your discount.
FICUS UMBELLATA INTERIOR PLANT WITH LARGE ROUND LEAVES
DWARF MATURE SIZE - STRIKING APPEARANCE NEWLY AVAILABLE TREE FOR ENTHUSIASTS
FIRST OFFERING OF THIS SPECIES TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 GALLON SIZE
Until about 3 months ago, I had never heard of
this species. There's essentially no scientific articles on it on the
Internet. I've read that it is native to South Africa. It's mentioned
as a smaller replacement for the popular Fiddle Leaf Fig. It differs
from the latter in that it's leaves are very soft and pliable. It is
also much smaller tree mature. The Fiddle Leaf Fig in my yard is over
30 feet tall and 20 feet wide with a thick trunk. This new species is
supposed to be a real dwarf, not getting over 4 to 6 feet tall. Leaves
are a foot wide, prominently veined and round. Inside, it's said to
want very bright light - next to a bright window. Cold hardiness is
unknown. We'll know more by next spring after we winter them over at
our nursery. I have no data growing it outdoors. We're offering some
nicely sized 15 gallon that are near mature height. They've been
repotted fairly recently into 15g pots so a customer wouldn't have to
repot them soon. BTW, this is the first time we've offered this tree
for sale.
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 GALLON $200
Sorry, but no photos of mature trees are available.
CANNA TROPICANA
EXOTIC FOLIAGE – ORANGE BLOSSOMS
SUMMER BLOOMERS
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. I have available now some blossoming Canna tropicana.They have multi-colored darker
leaves and prominent orange flowers.They get to about five to six feet
tall.
REGULAR PRICE 5G $65 TEN DAY SPECIAL 5G SIZE $55
Remember: Mention this Blog Special for your discount.
MONDAY, 1 AUGUST, 2022
PRITCHARDIA MINORIN SAN
DIEGO
MATURE AND FRUITING FOR YEARS
THIN TRUNK, MEDIUM HEIGHT
ENABLES US TO OFFER YOU NURSERY PLANTS
I wanted to show you photographs of a maturePritchardia
minorthat's thriving in central San Diego, CA. For
many years our nursery has been selling young plants that come from the
seeds of this mother tree. It is a magnificent specimen. I'd estimate
its height to be fifteen feet with a trunk diameter of eight inches.
Native to the Island of Kaui in HI, this tree is quite rare and grows at
high elevation in locality. It tolerates full sun here if you are not
too far inland. I've seen this species in habitat and the one shown in
the first three rows of photos (San Diego) is taller than ones I've seen
in the wild. I figure its culture that made it this large. The last
row shows some photos of plants we have for sale and a specimen of this
species in HI. Although availability changes over time, we hope that we
can continue to offer this unique species in the future.
ARECA MACROCARPA
PHILIPPINE PALM
SIMILAR TOARECA 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 growAreca
catechuand this species closely resembles it. I know of no one
here growingAreca
macrocarpahere. 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 ofA.
catechu. If anyone has
information on this species, please contact me.
HYOPHORBE VERSCHAFELTII
THE SPINDLE PALM WITH ITS CIGAR SHAPED TRUNK
EXOTIC, UNUSUAL
APPEARING AND RARE
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15G SIZE
Hyophorbe verschafeltii is known as the Spindle
Palm. It is closely related to Hyophorbe lagenicaulis,
the Bottle Palm. But, the Spindle Palm is a bit more cold hardy
and therefore the one that is a better choice for Southern California.
Most Bottle Palms don’t survive in this ara. Both are native to
the Mascarene Islands. Mature height in many decades is fifteen
feet or a bit more. On the trunk, the Spindle Palm has the bulge
off the ground, somewhere in the middle of a mature trunk. The
Bottle Palm swells at the base and above this gets more narrow.
Cold tolerance of the Spindle Palm is about freezing. The Bottle
Palm gets into trouble below thirty-five degrees. This small
difference makes a huge difference for growers. This species
wants full sun along the coast. Shown below is our 15 gallon size which
we’ve put on special. They are very nicely sized.
REGULAR PRICE 15 GALLON $265 TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 GALLON SIZE $235
We only have limited numbers available.
PRESTOEA MONTANA AKA PRESTOEA ACUMINATA VAR. MONTANA
RARE PINNATE PALM FROM PUERTO RICO TEN
DAY SPECIAL 15G SIZE
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 15g 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. REGULAR PRICE 15G $235 TEN
DAY SPECIAL 15 GALLON SIZE $210
Remember:
Mention this Special for this price!
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!
REGULAR PRICE 15G $250
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 GALLON $210
Remember: Mention this Special for this
discount.
DYPSIS SPECIES BEF
SINGLE TRUNK PINNATE PALM FROM MADAGASCAR
THIN TRUNK, ARCHING LEAVES, WHITE CROWN SHAFT
TEN DAY SPECIAL 7 GALLON SIZE
For quite a few years, palm enthusiasts have been familiar with this
rare species from Madagascar. It has been called "Dypsis
species bef". But, to this day, it has no accepted botanical
name. It has a rather narrow ringed trunk with arching and keeled
green leaves. The crown shaft is white. It is medium sized
with a height of about 20 feet. The garden specimen is c/o Steve
S., PalmPedia. As a nursery plant it has soft green relaxed leaves
with hanging leaflets. But, when older, it is firmly keeled.
Five of the six photos below show the 7 gallon size on sale. This
is a very difficult palm to find and very sought after.We only have a couple.
REGULAR PRICE 7 GALLON $175
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $145
This species will take coastal sun. Cold tolerance is unknown at
this time.
DYPSIS
ONILAHENSIS SINGLE TRUNK OR SUCKERING PALM
VERY POPULAR, EASY TO GROW TEN DAY SPECIAL OLD 5 GALLON SIZE
This species is a suckering palm from Madagascar but can also be found
as a single trunk specimen. The crown shaft is often white or
silver. The plants we're offering here appear to be the suckering
form. As a species, it has either flat or droopy leaves/leaflets
and white to silver crown shafts. Overall height is about twenty
feet and trunk thickness is four to six inches. It likes coastal
part day sun, perhaps more, and is cold tolerant to the mid-twenties F.
The plants on sale are the 5g size with an age of about 5 years from
seed. They tolerate full sun along the coast and are cold hardy into the
twenties F.
REGULAR PRICE 5 GALLON $135 TEN DAY SPECIAL 1 GALLON $110
You must mention this Blog Special when purchasing
ARCHONTOPHOENIX MAXIMA LARGEST OF THE KING PALMS
GREEN LEAVES – STATELY TRUNK AND CROWN TEN DAY
SPECIAL 5 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 5 gallon size, mostly singles. 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 5 GALLON $125
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON $100
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.
CHAMAEDOREA PLUMOSA
THE BABY QUEEN PALM
SEVERAL PLANTS PER POT
LOOK BEST IN GROUPS
TEN DAY SPECIAL SINGLE 5 GALLON SIZE
For anyone who's looked for this species lately, you realize it's in
very short supply and essentially unavailable in larger sizes.
This is because of a several year shortage of seeds. We are
pleased to presently put nice single stem 5 gallon plants on special.Plant heights are about 4 feet in the pot. This species
gets up to about 14 feet height with a green, ringed trunk about 1.5
inches in diameter. The leaves are plumose or fluffy. They
are quick growing and perfect for narrow planter areas. It will
take full coastal sun. Cold hardiness is into the mid-twenties F.
It can also be used as a houseplant in a bright area. These plants
in this size pot are quite shippable.We also have multiple (several in one pot) if desired at the same
price.
REGULAR PRICE 5 GALLON $125
TEN DAY SPECIAL THESE 5 GALLON SINGLES $100
Mention this Blog Special for your discount at the time of purchase.
CHAMBEYRONIA HOOKERI
THE BLONDE FLAMETHROWER PALM
GORGEOUS PALM FROM NEW CALEDONIA
USUALLY HAVE NICE NEW PURPLE-RED LEAF
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON SIZE
Shown is a nice example of a 5 gallon size of Chambeyronia hookeri with
its blonde colored crown shaft. I’ve found that this species
throws just as red (sometimes even more intense) new leaf compared to Chambeyronia
macrocarpa. This species is hard to find. It is
different in appearance from the dark green crown shafted form seen on
C. 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
REGULAR PRICE 5 GALLON SIZE $135
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON SIZE $110
We have very limited numbers available of this species and also have a
few 15 gallon size. Of course, not all will have a red new leaf at
this time. Mention this Special at the time of purchase for this
discounted price. The crown shaft photo below is by TS at RPS and
the new red leaf by the roof is by D.L.
CHAMAEDOREA MICROSPADIX
SMALLER TYPE OF BAMBOO PALM
GREEN LEAVES – VERY THIN TRUNKS
BRIGHT RED FRUIT OVERSIZED 2 GALLON – TEN DAY SPECIAL
This shade loving species is sought after for
several reasons:
It doesn't get too tall, rarely over 8 feet tall
It suckers and forms a nice clump
It has good cold tolerance into the upper teens F.
Leaves are sometimes iridescent and sometimes a blue color on their
underside
It is a type of Bamboo Palm. Trunks are very thin, sometimes just
a quarter of an inch. Leaves are short, usually 2 to 3 feet. On
the females with pollination, you’ll get super red but small fruits. It
prefers filtered light, doesn’t get very tall and is cold hardy into the
upper teens F. It also makes an ideal patio or interior palm.
We are presently offering very nice 2 gallon plants on special. As
you can see they are at least 3 feet tall and beginning to sucker.
REGULAR PRICE 2 GALLON $80 TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $70
Just mention this special when purchasing to get this price.
DYPSIS ALBOFARINOSA
CLUMPING MADAGASCAR PALM
WHITE CROWN SHAFTS - VERY RARE
PLANTS SHOWN HERE FROM DOMESTIC SEEDS TEN DAY SPECIAL 1G 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 1G $70 TEN DAY SPECIAL 1G $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
LICUALA ELEGANS
EXOTIC FLAT CIRCULAR LEAF FAN PALM
AKA LICUALA
SUMAWONGENSIS
TEN DAY SPECIAL SMALL BAND SIZE Presently we are offering seedlings of this
sought after single trunk exotic fan palm on a Ten Day Special.
People seek this plant out because it's the only solid, large, flat
leaf Licuala that
does well here in Southern California. Leaves are flat, pleated
and green in color. Leaf size can be up to five feet across.
Trunks are thin, petioles are armed and mature height can get to about
15 feet. It wants filtered light and maybe a glimpse of sun here
and there. Cold hardiness is into at best the low 30's F.
The plants on special are one leaf seedlings in band containers.This species is hard to find and sometimes one must start slow.It’d be best to “baby them” until they are larger before planting
them in the ground.We’re
offering a nice discount b/c they are so small.We have only a couple left.
REGULAR PRICE BAND
SIZE THIS RARE SPECIES $60 TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $47.50
Remember to mention this Special at the time of
purchase to get this discounted price. Mail order should be easy.
SABAL
PALMETTO THE PALMETTO PALM
MEDIUM SIZED
COLD HARDY GREEN FAN PALM TEN DAY SPECIAL NICE BAND SIZED
PLANTS
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. It is green in color and
has a trunk that is of variable heights, ranging from ten feet
to up to eighty feet – but it’s rare to see them over about 30
feet.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. The bands on sale are very nicely sized.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. These are easy to mail
order.
REGULAR PRICE BAND SIZE $60 TEN DAY SPECIAL BAND SIZE $50
CYCAS PETRAEA
SUPER RARE GREEN CYCAD FROM THAILAND
TWENTY YEAR OLD SPECIMEN WITH VASE SHAPED TRUNK
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 Cycas species
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 THIS ACTUAL PLANT $1750
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.
CYCAS PECTINATA
TALL GREEN ASIAN CYCAD
SOME COLD HARDINESS TEN DAY
SPECIAL CITRUS POT SIZE
This is the tallest species of the genus Cycas with
reports from habitat of plants over forty feet tall. It has a wide
distribution spreading from India throughout southeast Asia and into
China. Trunks are medium diameter with swelling at the base. Leaves
are green, 4 to 6 feet long with small armor on the leaf stems. The
appearance of a well grown plant is a lush tropical cycad. It'll take
coastal sun or part day interior sun. Cold hardiness is into the
mid-twenties F. or a bit lower. It is one of the more cold tolerant
plants of the genus. We're offering citrus pot size plants on a Ten Day
Special. Caudex sizes are 4 to 5 inches.
TEN DAY SPECIAL CITRUS POTS THIS SIZE
$265
Note the last 2 photos are of a nursery
plant.
ENCEPHALARTOS LONGIFOLIUS –
BLUE FORM
MEDIUM TO LARGE RARE SOUTH AFRICAN CYCAD
BLUE STACKED LEAFLETS - MINIMAL IF ANY SPINES
TEN DAY SPECIAL BAND SIZE
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 seedlings on sale should be
a nice blue form.Trunks
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 seedlings on sale are in band containers (3 x 3 x 9 inches).They’d benefit from a year or two in a one or two gallon pot
before putting them in the ground.They are easy to mail order within the U.S. The band
size is shown in the first six photos.
REGULAR PRICE BAND SIZE $65
TEN DAY SPECIAL BAND SIZE $55
Remember to mention this Blog Only Special at
the time of purchase to get this price!
ZAMIA AMBLYPHYLLIDIA
DWARF GREEN CYCAD
GOOD LOW PROFILE CYCAD
AGES OVER 10 YEARS - MANY CONING!
TEN DAY SPECIAL CITRUS POT SIZE PLANTS
This dwarf species of Zamiais
from Puerto Rico and surrounding Caribbean areas. It is a small
cycad with a caudex of six inches. It suckers, forming clumps.
Its leaves are about 3 feet long, arching downwards and the leaflets are
small. The petioles are unarmed. It likes filtered light and
tolerates temperatures into the upper twenties F. It prefers
partial sun or strong filtered light. But, it can be grown in sun
along our coastal areas here. It is an ideal cycad species where one
wants plants to stay small. It's perfect for planting next to a
walkway. We’re putting our citrus pot plant on Special.Caudex sizes are 3 to 5 inches.Most are clustering plants with cones.
Easy to mail order. Remember to mention this Special. Citrus
pot shown first 6 photos.
TEN DAY SPECIAL CITRUS POT THIS SIZE $265
CERATOZAMIA HILDAE DWARF FILTERED LIGHT PLANT
MAXIMUM GARDEN HEIGHT TYPICALLY SIX FEET
TEN DAY SPECIAL ANY SIZE THIS SPECIES!
The first six pictures here show an example of a
really nice 15 gallon mature plant with male cones. It is a clustered
specimen with three main coning caudexes. This species is very small
with leaves rarely to four feet long and a caudex size under six
inches. The hallmark of this species is the grouping of the leaflets -
like little bow ties put onto the leaf stem. Leaf color is always
green. Pictures below demonstrate this.
I'd recommend filtered light. It doesn't take
up much room so it can fit into any garden. It's a very "cute" species
that people like. It's also a wonderful patio plant. I'd give it
filtered light. Cold tolerance is into the low 20's F. These cycads
are super easy to ship anywhere within the U.S. We ship plants in their
containers, soil and all.
TEN DAY SPECIAL: 15% OFF ANY PLANT THIS
SPECIES!
Shown below are this nice 15g male plant and a
citrus pot at the end. Also, I'm showing you garden specimens.
Remember to mention this Special at the time of purchase to get this
discount.
PANDANUS UTILUS
THE SCREW PINE
THE BEST
AND ONE OF THE FEW PANDANUS GOOD FOR THIS AREA
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 GALLON PLANTS
Pandanus utilus is called the Screw
Pine but is not a pine at all. It's actually a monocot (similar to
palms) and native to Madagascar, the Mauritius Islands and some
surrounding areas. It gets it's name by the arrangement of leaves
which come off the trunk in spiraling fashion, always the same
direction. Thus, the leaves spin off at different angles in a
swirl. Leaves are rather thin and have spines along the margins.
The trunk on this species is quite amazing. It forms aerial roots
(sausage like) that come to the ground for stability. Trunks fork
and form multiple heads of leaves. Trunks can also be quite
smooth, almost snakeskin-like. It has large fruit clusters that
are bigger than grenades. But, it is a dioecious species and you
need a male and female plant to set viable seeds.Leaf color is green with a sheen of blue.Overall height is variable, but old specimens can easily be over
thirty feet tall with lots of branches. It takes sun or part sun.
Cold tolerance is probably in the mid-twenties F. We are offering
only a few 15g as shown that we have in stock.This is an extremely rare species to find for sale. REGULAR PRICE 15 GALLON $225
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 GALLON $195
Just mention this blog special when purchasing
to get this price.The only other Pandanus that we’ve had
luck with is P. furcatus, which we don’t have available.All the other species have failed for us outdoors.
THE TRAVELER PALM RAVENALA MADAGASCARENSIS
BANANA APPEARING TREE IN ONE PLANE
CAN BE GROWN IN SOUTHERN CA
NEAR IMPOSSIBLE TO FIND LATELY
TEN DAY SPECIAL TWO GALLON SIZE
For about a year folks have called us to obtain smaller sized Traveler
Palms. But, we didn't have any. In fact, the industry is
totally sold out of this species. We can now announce that we have
available a small number of fairly nice 2 gallon plants.They are about 18 inches tall.We have about ten for sale. This is a quick growing plant and
these should do well for most of you that don't freeze. These are
fast growing. They like sun in most areas but do not take a freeze
- which will melt them overnight. Also be aware that they do
sucker.We recommend
removing the suckers as they look better as a single trunk plant.Remember, this species puts out banana type leaves in one plane.
We’re putting our 2 gallon on sale but only have a few left in
inventory. They are pushing 3 feet tall in their pots.
REGULAR PRICE 2G $85
TEN DAY SPECIAL 2G $75
To read more on the Traveler Palm, click here:
TRAVELER PALM ARTICLE
AUSTRALIAN TREE FERN CYATHEA COOPERI
FAST GROWING, CAN GET TALLER TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 GALLON SIZE
The Australian Tree Fern in native to several areas on the eastern side
of Australia. It is a faster growing tree fern that can get to a
height of over forty feet. The two photos from my garden in San
Diego show potential height. I have several with twenty-five feet
of trunk. I'm about 8 miles from the ocean and they take my sun
fairly well. Trunks can get up to twelve inches thick although
most are more thin. This species is a bigger alternative to the
Tasmanian Tree Fern and has a thicker trunk and longer leaves. It
tolerates coastal sun or part day sun. It is cold hardy into the
upper twenties or lower.
It’s fairly fast growing and one just needs to keep up on the water.If it goes downhill it’s almost always lack of water.Otherwise it’s quite easy to grow.
REGULAR PRICE 15G $195
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15G $175
Mention this special when you purchase.
COLOCASIA ESCUELENTA
"MOJITO"
SPECIES WITH CHARTREUSE GREEN LEAVES WITH BLACK SPLOTCHES
FOUR FEET MATURE - FILTERED LIGHT TEN DAY SPECIAL 1 GALLON SIZE
This interesting Elephant Ear Plant is a hybrid
known for its chartreuse leaves with randomly sized purple-black
splotches scattered throughout the leaf. Mature height is four feet.
It wants filtered light and is cold hardy down to a freeze. It does
sucker over time. It's a very different and an increasingly popular
plant sought out by collectors. Sorry, but I have not garden photos to
show.
TEN DAY SPECIAL ONE GALLON $30
ENSETE MAURELII
THE ACTUAL RED BANANA - VERY PRETTY PLANT
MEDIUM SIZE MATURE WITH RED LEAVES TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 GALLON SIZE
The Red Banana is an ideal landscape item for color and
beauty. They have a definite and prominent red color to the leaf
stems, trunk and backs of the leaves. The dorsal leaf also shows a
flush of red. Mature size is about ten feet but sometimes a bit
more or less. Basal diameter at maturity is 12 to 16 inches.
Be aware they are fast growing but only last five or six years before
flowering and dying. But, if you replace the plant, they quickly
offer a good sized plant to replace the last one. They do not bear
fruit, like full sun and are cold tolerant down to about a freeze. The
garden photo is by Linda Cochran.
This is a great colorful companion plant. We're putting very nice
15 gallon plants on Special. This size is shown in the first 6
photos below. They are overhead in their pots. Also shown
are 1 gallon (1.5 feet tall) and 5 gallon (3 to 4 feet tall) plants.
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 GALLON SIZE $175
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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.
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.
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.
Archontophoenix cunninghamiana
Bismarckia nobiis
Brahea armata
Caryota gigas
Chambeyronia macrocarpa
Chamaedorea costaricana
Coccothrinax species
Copernicia baileyana
Cryosophila species
Cyphophoenix species'
Dypsis decaryi
Dypsis decipiens (habitat)
Dypsis leptocheilos
Dypsis onilahensis
Euterpe edulis
Hedyscepe canterburyana
Howea forsteriana
Howea belmoreana
Jubaea chilensis
Kentiopsis oliviformis
Livistona decipiens
Parajubaea torallyi
Phoenix rupicola
Pinanga coronata
Pritchardia species
Pritchardia species
Ravenea glauca
Ravenea species
Rhapis humilus
Rhopalostylis sapida
Roystonea borinquena
Sabal causiarum
Syagrus pseudococos
Veitchia arecina
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
ALL POT SIZES IN A ROW This pot showsall
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
Note: Larger pots/boxes can get very heavy and are too heavy to
mail order by usual means - independent trucker needed for these.
Pots to left lined up in a row
Cycad in 36 inch box
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