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A GORGEOUS TROPICAL PALM
VERY LARGE BRIGHT YELLOW FRUIT
VERY DIFFICULT TO GROW IN SOUTHERN CA
There is hardly a palm more beautiful thanCocos
nucifera,the Coconut Palm. Although no one
knows for sure it's original native habitat, presently they are found
naturalized in tropical areas around the world. They tolerate heat
and sun, live right near salt containing oceans and get to a height of
about 40 feet. The yellow colored fruits are produced in
abundance. You might recognize store bought coconuts that are
brown. These are the seeds and within the thick fibrous husk of
the fruit. From a cultural point of view, this palm doesn't have a
lot of cold tolerance. It succumbs with temperatures below the
upper thirties F.
There are few if any Coconuts flourishing in Southern CA.
Once in a while you'll hear of one that's gotten overhead. But,
invariably, even these die. All the photos here were taken in the
Miami, FL area. We do carry them from time to time in smaller
sizes but try to talk the customer out of getting one. But, you
may be able to grow one inside.
ROYSTONEA BORINQUENA PERHAPS A MORE COLD HARDY ROYAL PALM
PHOTOGRAPHS OF MATURE PALMS
SEEDLINGS NOW AVAILABLE
During the winter of 2007 when we had a severe cold spell, I came to
find that this species or Royal Palm seemed to possess more cold
hardiness than Roystonea regia and
others that are more commonly seen. Our area got down to
about 25 degrees F. An enthusiast about a mile from the nursery
said his R. regias were totally burned but the Roystonea
borninquena went untouched. Because of this I pursued seeds
and grew more. We've sold a lot of this beautiful palm since then
and have gotten similar reports.This species is native to Puerto Rico, Hispaniola and a few other
islands. You'll note the absence of the super swollen base often
seen with other species. It likes full sun, enjoys ample water and
can get to heights over forty feet. More recently, availability
has been less plentiful, but we plan to carry them as much as we can.
Shown here are mature specimens of this species. In recent times
we've had no seeds available until recently and presently can offer band
sized seedlings.
BECCARIOPHOENIX MADAGASCARENSIS MEDIUM TO LARGE SIZE MADAGASCAR PALM
SINGLE
TRUNK - GREEN LEAVES VERY SLOW GROWING SPECIES SALE ON 20
GALLON PLANTS
It
took over a decade for taxonomists to figure out how many species of Beccariophoenix there
were in Madagascar. Thirty years ago there were felt to be two.
They were distinguished by the presence or absence of "windows" in the
juvenile leaves and for quite a while were referred to as "windows" and
"no-windows" species by collectors. A third species was
subsequently found in the High Plateau area of Madagascar. This
newer species has been named Beccariophoenix alfredii.
Beccariophoenix madagascarensis is
the original "no windows" species and is a single trunk green palm that
gets to a height of about 30 feet. It has leaves that are green,
upright and about ten feet long. A full crown has about a a dozen
such leaves. There is no crown shaft and the trunk is about 16
inches in width. Although not overly tall, the crown of leaves is
full. It wants full sun and has a cold tolerance in the 25 to 28
degree F. range. I know of multiple specimens here in the San
Diego area. It has been quite difficult nowadays to find with the
lack of importation of Madagascar seeds into the U.S.
We have a
limited number of 20 gallon plants. We're putting them on sale.
REGULAR PRICE 20 GALLON $500 TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS
SIZE $425
These 20g plants
are about 10 years old - super slow growing. They are shown in the
smaller photos below.
RHOPALOSTYLIS SAPIDA
THE NIKAU PALM OR SHAVING BRUSH PALM
NEW ZEALAND PALM - BULGING CROWN SHAFT
A FAVORITE OF ALL
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15G 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. REGULAR PRICE 15G $225
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15G $200
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Special at the time of purchase for this discounted price. We do
have other sizes for sale. The 15g size can be mail ordered but it
takes a large, heavy box.
HOWEA BELMOREANA THE BELMORE SENTRY PALM / CURLY PALM
DOWNWARD CURVE TO THE LEAVES
THE "OTHER TYPE OF KENTIA" TEN DAY
SPECIAL 15G SIZE
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 15g shown on special
here are fairly nice. The one shown is a double although we also
have some singles. Remember that
this type of Howea is much more rare than the Kentia Palm - and, harder
to find for sale.
REGULAR PRICE 15G $235
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15G $210
HOWEA BELMOREANA THE SENTRY OR UMBRELLA PALM
ANOTHER PALM FROM LORD HOW ISLAND TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON SIZE SEE DESCRIPTION ABOVE
REGULAR PRICE 5 GALLON $135 TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON $100
Please mention this Special at the time of
purchase.
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 $220
REGULAR PRICE 5G
$135 TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON $110
Remember to mention this Blog Special to get
this price when you purchase
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 $235
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 GALLON SIZE $200
Note:We only have a few
available and they’ll be gone soon.
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.
CYPHOPHOENIX ALBA – PREVIOUSLY
VEILLONIA ALBA GORGEOUS & SUPER RARE NEW CALEDONIAN PALM
MEDIUM HEIGHT – WHITE CROWN SHAFT TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON PLANTS
This single trunk, white crown-shafted palm comes from the island of New
Caledonia. There is grows in locations from sea level to 2000
feet. It is a medium sized plant best known for its white crown
shaft. Known for decades as a monotypic species "Veillonia
alba",
in the past decade taxonomists decided renamed it Cyphophoenix alba.Trunk diameter is thin, about six inches. Height is about
forty feet, sometimes taller. This species is known to grow in
better areas of Southern California. The crown shaft is covered
with either white or red-brown tomentum and is striking. Prominent
rings are seen on the trunk. The leaves are green and overall, the
crown is a medium size. I would recommend growing this is filtered
light and let it work its way into a bit more sun. Cold tolerance
is into the mid-twenties F. As this species is super rare and hard
to find, if you get one you have to be careful with it. It would
be difficult to replace is you lose it through poor culture.We have put 5 gallon on sale.They are last spring repots so we’re offering a nice discounted
price.
REGULAR PRICE 5 GALLON $135 TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON $110
Discount lasts 10 days. Mention this before you
buy.
SABAL BLACKBURNIANA LARGE AND TALL FAN PALM
RATHER LARGE 5 GALLON PLANTS TEN DAY SPECIAL THESE 5G PLANTS
This This species of thick trunked fan palm is native to Dominican
Republic and Haiti. It can get to over 60 feet tall with a massive
2 foot thick brown trunk. Leaves are larger than the similar but
smaller Sabal palmetto. Growth rate is quick. It is
also very cold hardy and likes full hot sun. It can go down to the
mid-teens F. The 5 gallon size shown below were from huge,
overgrown bands that we put into these 5g pots in the fall.They’ll need time to fully root out but the price is excellent –
only $30 more than a band sized plant.
REGULAR PRICE 5 GALLON $125 TEN DAY SPECIAL THESE 5 GALLON $95
Just remember to mention this Special. The first garden photo is
c/o Wikipedia and the second is by friend Justen Dobbs.
BASSELINIA PANCHERI
RARE SINGLE TRUNK EXOTIC PALM FROM NEW CALEDONIA
MEDIUM SIZE MATURE - DARK OR BLACK CROWN SHAFT
TEN DAY SPECIAL 2 GALLON PLANTS
This super exotic single trunk pinnate palm is native to New Caledonia
and is being grown by some enthusiasts in Sothern California. It
is very slow growing and has a mature height of eight to ten feet.
The crown shaft is often dark in color, sometimes speckled or has faint
linear lines. The trunk is 2 to 4 inches and leaflets are wide.
Leaves have the appearance of being solid but they are divided into wide
leaflets. This palm should be grown in filtered light. It
has a cold tolerance down to about a freeze. Also understand that
this species is very slow growing - so be patient. We're offering
three year old 2 gallon plants here. These were repotted about 6
months ago and have another leaf since these photos were taken.
But, we only have a few left. This is an extremely rare palm to
find for sale.
REGULAR PRICE 2 GALLON $85
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $75
Remember: Mention this Special!
RHAPIS EXCELSA THE LADY PALM
ONE OF THE BEST INTERIOR OR EXTERIOR PALMS SIZE ON SALE EASY TO SHIP
TEN DAY SPECIAL NICE ONE GALLON PLANTS Rhapis excelsa is
native to Asia and typically doesn't get much over 6 to 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 3 to 4
year old one gallon plants.
This is a very easy size to ship. Of course, we have many other
larger sizes available and variegated forms as well.
REGULAR PRICE THESE 1G $65
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $55
Important: Mention this Blog Only Offering for this price when you
purchase. One gallon shown in first 4 photos.
CHAMAEDOREA COSTARICANA
ONE OF THE BEST BAMBOO PALMS
EASY TO GROW - A GREAT INTERIOR PALM TEN DAY SPECIAL LARGE BAND 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 our large band size plants. They
are very nicely sized (about 18 inches tall) and ready for repotting or
planting. This size can be
mail ordered no problem.
REGULAR PRICE LARGER BAND SIZE $70
TEN DAY SPECIAL BAND SIZE $60
Remember: Mention this Special for this Blog Only discounted
price. The 7th photo is c/o TS at RPS.
DYPSIS
DECARYI THE TRIANGLE PALM
MEDIUM MATURE HEIGHT THREE SIDED CROWN SHAFT – LOVES HOT SUN TEN DAY SPECIAL LARGE
BAND SIZED PLANTS
This Madagascar palm is known as the
"Triangle Palm" because the crown shaft has three flat sides. It
gets to a mature height of about 22 feet in 3 decades. It loves
heat and sun. Leaves are a gray-green color and there is prominent
speckling in the inner crown with dark colors. It is slow growing.
It has a cold tolerance of about 24 degrees F. Be aware that this
palm doesn’t do well in shade and doesn’t want to be shaded out by
overhead trees.The band
sized seedlings are quite large for their pots and need to be repotted
into a 5 gallon container.
Easy to mail order.
REGULAR PRICE BAND SIZE $55 TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $47.50
Mention this Blog Only Special at the time of purchase.We also have 5g, 15g and 25g plants available
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. noversized 1 gallon 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.
LEPIDOZAMIA PEROFFSKYANA USER FRIENDLY CYCAD – SPINELESS!
LARGE GREEN CYCAD FOR FILTERED LIGHT OR
COASTAL SUN
EXOTIC & TROPICAL APPEARING – BEAUTIFUL GARDEN ADDITION TEN DAY SPECIAL OLD 15 GALLON PLANTS 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. It is
just stunning when well grown.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 about twelve or more year old plants
on sale.They are in 15
gallon pots with caudexes of seven to ten inches.Mail order is possible but it’d take a huge box to ship them.Apparently this species does well up in the SF Bay area.In our So Cal weather it’s a piece of cake to grow. The
sale plants are shown below in the first six photos. The last two
photos are of larger specimens at the Nursery.
REGULAR PRICE THESE OLD 15 GALLON $850 TEN DAY SPECIAL THESE OLD 15G AS SHOWN $700
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!
LEPIDOZAMIA HOPEI LEPIDOZAMIA SPECIES WITH WIDER LEAFLETS
MAKES A TALL TREE OVER A CENTURY
FAIRLY RARE AND HARD TO FIND TEN DAY SPECIAL CITRUS POT SIZE
This species of cycad gets enormous! I mean really tall.
There are specimens with heights to almost 60 feet. Leaves are six
to ten feet long. Leaflets are soft and without spines or armor.
For this reason, it is felt to be a very user friendly cycad. But,
you must give it adequate room to grow. Compared to the Lepidozamia
peroffskyana, the hopei leaflets are wider. It's quite noticeable
when you compare the two side by side. This is the best way to tell them
apart when they are young. Culturally, it is quite similar to L.
peroffskyana, preferring some sun but not full sun in most areas.
Far inland it may do better with filtered light. In terms of rarity, you
don't see this species for sale that often. Cold hardiness is into
the mid to lower 20's F. We're putting citrus pot size on sale
with caudexes of 4 to 5 inches. These can be mail ordered.
Our regular price for this species is $125 per inch of caudex.
These can be mail ordered. We have no smaller plants as seeds have
not been available for over five years.
REGULAR PRICE THIS SIZE CITRUS POT $500 TEN DAY SPECIAL CITRUS POT THIS SIZE $400
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
MOTHER FERN ASPLENIUM BULBIFERUM
FULL GREEN FERN WITH SOFT LEAVES TEN DAY SPECIAL HUGE 5 GALLON SIZE
This popular fern gets its name from the fact that it forms small plants
on its leaves that drop to the ground, root out and form new plants.
But, it is a single trunk fern with green, graceful soft arching leaves.
Mature size is 3 to 4 feet tall and a similar width. It is lush
and attractive. It wants shade and regular watering. Don't
let it go dry. I don't know if it shows on these small photos, but
there are small plants on the dorsal leaves. You can appreciate
how full and robust these 5 gallon are.
TEN DAY SPECIAL HUGE 5 GALLON SIZE $65
TRADESCANTIA PALLIDA THE PURPLE HEART PLANT
GREAT GROUND COVER - PURPLE COLOR TEN DAY SPECIAL ONE GALLON SIZE
I'm often asked about
tropical ground cover plants. Customers want something different. I
might suggest the Purple Heart plant as shown here. It fairly quickly
covers ground and can take full or part day coastal sun. The flowers
are pink. It grows like a Wandering Jew plant. We're putting one day
size on special
REGULAR PRICE ONE GALLON $30 TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE
$22.50
Remember: Mention this Special.
TRITONIA SPECIES ORANGE FLAME FREESIA
WINTER - SPRING BLOOMERS INTENSE LATE WINTER ORANGE CLUSTERS OF
FLOWERS TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON SIZE
Tritonia are a type of plant that is related to
Iris.
The foliage stands about 18 inches. In winter or spring flowers shoot
up from the foliage another 18 inches. This species blossom is an
intense orange color. I apologize that the photos don't do justice in
showing the color. They are native to South Africa and grown from
bulbs. Leaves and flat and joined at their bases and blossoms emerge
from the leaves. Blossoms are on long stems and bifurcate. They
tolerate temperatures well below a freeze and tolerate strong filtered
light or coastal sun. Blossoms a very fragrant, especially at night.
This is a first time offering. Limited numbers. Unfortunately, at the
time I'm publishing this post, the blossoms are spent until next year.
They stop blossoming by the end of April.
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON
TRITONIA $55
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. TEN DAY SPECIAL THESE CLUSTERS $65
WEDNESDAY, 27 JULY, 2022
POTTING UP A NEW PALM SEEDLING PHOTOGRAPHS SHOWING TECHNIQUE - VEITCHIA SEEDLINGS
If you follow the techniques given in the
article above, you will end up having seedlings that will need repotting
into a growing container. Shown here are some vigorous Veitchia
seedlings that were germinated in a flat. Flats are not our favorite
for germinating (are not deep containers) but, for conservation of
space, was what we used for these seeds. You can see in the first two
photos that these are well developed with about two or three leaves. We
prefer to have several leaves before we repot seedlings.
Photographs three to five show the seedlings
after they've been removed from the germinating flat. Note the compact
and nice roots on the seedlings. You must be careful when removing each
seedling to protect the roots. Cutting or damaging the roots can lead
to damping off after removal.
The last photo shows the seedling after
being repotted into a one gallon. Sometimes we put seedlings into our
band containers ( 3 x 3 x 9 inches), but Veitchias typically
are large, strong seedlings and respond better in a larger pot. Of
course, after potting up seedlings, water immediately and put them into
filtered light. Over time, you can give them more sun exposure.
I hope this helps you have successful growing of your small new palms.
Yes, this beautiful large palm from northern
Thailand has been given a lot of common names. I'm showing you today
some boxed size plants of this species. We also have 15g for sale.
But, I thought I'd make a few points about this plant that you may not
know and make some comparisons to Caryota urens:
•It has an extremely thick fat trunk that can get
up to three feet wide (see last photo). This is much thicker than
C. urens.
•Trunk height in Southern California is hardly ever over 35 feet, less
than most of us expected. C. urens can get over 60 feet with
ease.
• It appears to tolerate full sun better than C. urens. By
this I mean it has less brown tipping on the leaflets
• It appears to have a shorter life span than expected, often blossoming
in less than 15 years. This is less than C. urens.
• It has very wide and long leaves, up to fifteen feet in length and
provides good shade underneath. Caryota urens' leaves are
smaller but still quite large.
• It is not as cold hardy as C. urens and will burn in the low
20's F. But, most plants will survive and return from temperatures of
20 degrees f.
• It is quick growing but does not put on vertical height as fast as
Caryota urens.
• If your plant doesn't look good, it's probably from your lack of
giving it adequate water (if there's no cold burn)
• It is the most popular Fishtail Palm presently. In the past, before
this species introduction, C. urens was the most popular. I
think people really like the leaves and leaflet shape..
We have a great selection available and can ship smaller sizes up to 15
gallon plants. Photos shown here are only of Caryota gigas.
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 INTERIOR PALMS
GREAT FILTERED LIGHT GARDEN PLANT AS WELL
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON PLANTS
I haven't been able to offer smaller sizes of this superior fan palm as
they have not been available for over five years. But, we do
presently have some nice 5 gallon plants that we 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 over 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 handful only of nice 5 gallon plants that we’re putting on
special.
REGULAR PRICE 5 GALLON $135
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON $110
The sale plant is 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 2 GALLON $95
Remember, mention this Special!
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 $55
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 $55 TEN DAY SPECIAL BAND SIZE $47.50
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.
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.
CYCAS PANZHIHUAENSIX X 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 $125
DAY SPECIAL THESE PLANTS $100
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.
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
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.
TEN DAY SPECIAL
THIS SIZE $85
ALOCASIA SERENDIPITY
UNUSUAL DARK LEAF ELEPHANT EAR
MEDIUM SIZE - EXOTIC APPEARING
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON SIZE
This is a medium mature sized hybrid Alocasiathat
can get up to six feet tall with large dark green to black green leaves.
The leaf surface is wavy and almost "crinkled". The underside of
the leaves is a maroon or red and the leaf stems are very dark, near
black. It likes partial sun or strong filtered light and has some
degree of cold hardiness. Our 5g size on sale is shown in the
first seven photos
REGULAR PRICE THESE 5G $85
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON $70
The size on sale is shown in the first seven photos with some older
larger nursery plants following.
MONDAY, 25 JULY, 2022
ROYSTONEA REGIA THE CUBAN ROYAL PALM
PICTURES SHOWING THIS SPECIES
This pinnate New World species is another
favorite of mine. When I started with palms about forty years ago,
enthusiasts frowned when I mentioned this species and said
"unfortunately, Phil, you can't grow the Royal Palm here". Well, I
didn't buy that and instead had optimism over it's possibly doing well
here. And, exactly the latter has proven to be the case. If
you can grow a King Palm, there's a good chance you can grow a Royal
Palm.
There are multiple species of Roystonea.
The most common and sought after species is the Cuban Royal,
Roystonea regia. Natives to Florida are chagrined with the fact
that "Roystonea elata" was determined not be a unique Royal
Palm native to Florida but rather at most a variety of Roystonea
regia. Compared to the South American Royal Palm, Roystonea
regia's leaves hang down past (lower than) the midway point of the
crown. Roystonea oleracea's leaves stop at the "half
moon" point and don't hang down near the trunk.
Royal Palms love heat and sun. Cold
tolerance is about 25 degrees F. They are fast growers. We
have a pretty good supply available. I hope you like the photos
I'm showing here. Note how the base of the Royal Palm is quite swollen
and fat. On up the trunk there is variable swelling present.
One picture here shows a really massive base on the Royal.
Of note, we always have an assortment of sizes available. Through
an associate we can offer large trunked out specimens up to 20 feet
tall.
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
$200
Remember: Mention this Special for this price when you purchase.
We only have a small number available.
WODYETIA BIFURCATA THE FOXTAIL PALM
THIN TRUNK, FLUFFY GREEN
LEAVES MEDIUM SIZED
TEN DAY SPECIAL SQUAT 15 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. I’m putting nice
squat 15g on sale. See them in the first six photos below. REGULAR PRICE THESE SQUAT 15 GALLON $225 TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $195
Remember: Mention this Blog Special when
you purchase.
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
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.
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
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
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
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
$50 TEN DAY SPECIAL BAND SIZE $40
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
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 $55
FRIDAY, 22 JULY, 2022
CHAMAEDOREA HOOPERIANA
SUCKERING, SHADE LOVING
GREAT INTERIOR OR PATIO PLANT This species was named about a decade ago after a
friend of mine and Palm Society member, Luis Hooper. It is a suckering,
medium sized shade palm with thin trunks and prominent rings on the
trunk. Overall height peaks out at about twelve feet. Clumps do not
run. Leaf color is green and leaf length is four feet. It is similar
to Chamaedorea costaricana but with longer leaves and a fuller
appearance overall. It is an easy species to grow and does great as an
interior palm. I'd recommend filtered light in the garden. Cold
tolerance is into the mid-twenties F. or perhaps lower. We have a good
selection of larger plants and very limited supply of smaller plants.
The garden photo below is c/o RPS.
THE GENUSBECCARIOPHOENIX THREE DIFFERENT SPECIES
ALL THREE TYPES AVAILABLE AT THE NURSERY
It was not too long ago when
Beccariophoenix was felt to be a monotypic genus with only one
species. Now it is recognized that there are three different species:
Beccariophoenix species "windows", presently called
Beccariophoenix fenestralis.
Beccriophoenix madagascarensis, previously known as "Beccariophoenix
no windows"
Beccariophoenix alfredii, a more recently named species.
All three are single trunk, medium to large plants from Madagascar.
Along the coast, all can take full sun. Cold tolerance is certainly
into the mid-twenties F. Of the three, Beccariophoenix
madagascarensis is probably the easiest to grow. It is very slow
growing. But, some feel that B. alfredii is equally easy and
may have more cold hardiness. "Windows" is exciting because of the leaf
openings, thus the name. But, over time, these windows are lost and it
becomes a pinnate palm.
Shown here are pictures of all three. We have various sizes for sale
from small to large on all three species.
Beccariophoenix
madagascarensis
Beccariophoenix
madagascarensis
Beccariophoenix alfredii
Beccariophoenix
"windows"
Beccariophoenix
probably "windows"
Beccariophoenix
"windows"
Beccariophoenix
probably '"windows"
Beccariophoenix alfredii
by TS at RPS
Beccariophoenix
madagascarensis
Beccariophoenix fenestralis
Beccariophoenix
madagascarensis
Beccariophoenix alfredii
by TS at RPS
VARIEGATED MONSTERA DELICIOSA
"MONSTERA ALBO"
THE CRAZE - "EVERYONE HAS TO GET ONE"
OBSERVATIONS ABOUT THEM
SPECIAL SEVERAL NEW CUTTINGS ON SPECIAL
Our nursery has three or four mother plants of the variegated Monstera
deliciosa. Nowadays the name "Monstera albo" has surfaced.
We are not experts on these plants but have learned a few things about
them.
1. In the past year I've had over
a hundred emails or phone calls from people that want one. It's
definitely a craze for these plants and prices are extremely pricey. 2. If you Google "variegated Monstera",
for the first four pages of results you just see people trying to sell
them. It's hard to find a good article about them. 3. Sometimes (through probably
mutations) green Monstera spontaneously become variegated.
My suspicion is that all existing "albo's" originally came from
plant mutations. 4. If you propagate from such a
spontaneous plant, never take cuttings below the point where the plant
became variegated. I.e., don't cut down to a green leaf. If
you do, you may lose the variegation on future leaves. 5. Every new leaf from our plants
is different - as shown on the photos here. This seems to be true
universally for all the variegated plants we have. Don't think
you'll get the exact plant that's shown in a photo (on line) because
yours will probably be different over time - either "better" or not so. 6. It's probably best to take a
two leaf cutting and make sure you've included a "node". If it has
roots coming out at the bottom of your cut, that's definitely a good
thing. 7. Grow them in a open well
draining mix and don't overwater them. We use a mix of sphagnum
moss, bark and a tiny bit of soil. Filtered light is preferred. 8. Remember that Monstera normally
live in trees and not the ground. Small plants crawl the ground
looking for a tree that they can climb. As a potted plant, give
them something to climb.
Several days ago I took the three
cuttings below from one of our mother plants.The first is the top cutting.You’ll notice only one smaller and forming root.The second row of photos is the second cut.Formed roots are larger.The third row is the third cutting.It has a ten inch root that had made its way into the soil.
We’re offering these as fresh cuttings.They’ve been in water for 24 hours.For ones that don’t sell today, we’ll pot them into a loose mix.For any that do sell today we’d ship as a cutting with moss
around the base wrapped with aluminum foil.We also have one more established and rooted cutting available.
TEN DAY SPECIAL MONSTERA ALBO CUTTINGS $225
Note: each row below is a different
cutting. 07.22.22: plant in first row of photos
has sold
07.23.22 all these albo's have sold but more available soon
off of different mother plants
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 $235
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.
LIVISTONA MUELLERI
RARE AUSTRALIAN FAN PALM
GRAY - GREEN LEAVES, MEDIUM SIZE
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 GALLON SIZE
This medium sized single trunk fan palm is native to Australia.
The trunk is adorned with old leaf bases that fall off over time.
Leaf color is blue - gray / green. The petioles are armed and the
flowers are prominently maroon. It's very attractive. It is
a full sun species with good cold tolerance - probably into the upper
teens or for sure lower 20's F. Growth rate is slow to medium.
The plant shown here is over ten years old. It's near impossible
to find on of this size for sale.
REGULAR PRICE OLD 15 GALLON $235
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $205
We only have a few available.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
ENCEPHALARTOS LEHMANNII EASTERN CAPE BLUE CYCAD
FULL SUN, NEVER VERY BIG
TEN DAY SPECIAL NICE 1.5 GALLON SIZE
One of the most popular blue cycads that we sell is this South
African species from the Eastern Cape region (toward the ocean).
It is a very slow growing species that, in fifty years, is rarely over a
height of five feet tall. So, like the Dioon above,
it'll always stay small and not obstruct a view. The color is
intensely blue. I tell people it's like the color of a clear blue
sky after you've thrown in a tiny bit of fog. The other thing
about this species, compared to E.
horridus and trispinosus,
is that it's much less spiny and very uniform in shape when mature.
Expect a trunk of no more than three feet and a crown width of no more
than six feet. It loves full sun on the coast and is cold hardy to
about 22 degrees F.It’s a
super desirable species for the garden or enthusiast.We’re offering 1.5 gallon plants that are about five years old
with five to seven leaves.
Easy to ship mail order within the U.S.
REGULAR PRICE THESE
1.5 GALLON SIZE $125 TEN DAY SPECIAL THESE 1.5 GALLON PLANTS $100 Remember: You must mention this Blog Only
Special for this discount when you buy.
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 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.
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 quie
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 Schefflera
actinophylla. 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
NEOROGELIA PINK FIREBALL MAKES CLUSTER WITH VARIEGATED LEAVES
PINK FLUSH CENTRALLY TEN DAY
SPECIAL 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
WEDNESDAY, 20 JULY, 2022
PEAT MOSS VERSUS SPHAGNUM MOSS
WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENCES?
ARE THEY THE SAME IN THEIR USAGE?
Over the years, I've found that many people
don't know the difference between peat moss and typical sphagnum moss.
I'll try to explain it here and tell how their usages are different.
Peat moss is a fibrous material that is not living and
typically comes from Canada. There is harvested from "peat moss
bogs", packaged and shipped worldwide for gardeners to use. These
moss plants grow year after year on their often shaded locations.
This years growth is on top of last years - and this goes on for
centuries with the lower layers dying. So, at the bottom, there is
this dead fibrous material. These lower levels are harvested and
ground up for bagging. At Jungle Music, peat moss is a component
in all of our nursery mixes. The first photo shows a handful of
peat moss. Note that it is fine in texture. It comes in a
compacted bale but, once broken apart, has this appearance. In a
potting soil, it adds organic filler, it opens up the soil and promotes
drainage. It does add acidity as well and, when used, one must
often add dolomite to control acidity. Once added to a soil one
really can't see it. For seed germination, it is often mixed
together with perlite. If you use a mix with a lot of peat moss,
never let it go totally dry or it will "brick up" and repel water.
Spagnum moss is the living material that is on top of
the peat moss bogs. There it grows year after year.
Localities where it can be found are worldwide including Canada, Peru
and the northern U.K. These plants are harvested alive but die off
from desiccation after they are harvested and packaged. The second
photo shows this type of moss. Note the long, fluffy and coarse
appearance. At our nursery we use this sphagnum moss mostly in two
ways. First, we use it on the outside of wire baskets to
hold in the soil. (third photo below) The second is to germinate or root
certain types of plant material (seeds, cuttings, etc.). Slightly
damp, it's the component used for the baggie technique of germination.
I've known of people who use it in a potting mix but it is difficult to
mix it evenly with other components. Other growers may use it as a
top dressing on potted plants. A final interesting thing is that
sphagnum moss is a neutral pH at the time of purchase. Peat moss
is very acidic as mentioned above. The second photo below
shows sphagnum moss out of the bag.
dry peat moss
dry sphagnum moss
sphagnum
baskets racoolgardenwebsite
ENCEPHALARTOS WHITELOCKII
LARGER CENTRAL AFRICAN CYCAD
LONG UPRIGHT GREEN LEAVES
COASTAL SUN OR PART SUN
AVAILABLE AT NURSERY
This unique and larger cycad is native to Uganda. In fact, at one point
it was called the "Uganda Giant Cycad". This is because it has leaves
that extend almost straight up toward the sky and can be twelve feet
long or more. Leaflets are narrow and armed with small spines. The
caudex is a light color and in the wild can be up to ten feet tall.
Historically, as this species is similar toE.
laurentianus, it was called also "Encephalartos laurentianus
Lake George", referring to its specific habitat. The nursery
plants I'm showing today are multiple recently acquired and outdoor
grown 15g plants. We have other sizes as well, both larger and
smaller. The last photo shows one of our boxed specimens. Note the
appearance of these plants with their long leaves with narrow leaflets.
Enthusiasts love this species because it's a good growing cycad. Right
on the coast I'd give it half day sun. It's not quite a sun-tolerant as
many of the South African species. Cold tolerance is into the low 20's
F.
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 $575 TEN DAY SPECIAL 25 GALLON $500
Remember: Mention this Blog Special when you purchase.
WODYETIA BIFURCATA
THE FOXTAIL PALM
THIN TRUNK, FLUFFY GREEN LEAVES
MEDIUM SIZED TEN DAY SPECIAL MULTIPLE 15 GALLON SIZE
FOR DESCRIPTION, SEE ABOVE.
These are multiple with usually three or four
plants per pot. These "multiples" are very attractive as they grow
in the garden. Heights in the pots are six to seven feet. We only
have a few.
REGULAR PRICE 15G $225 TEN DAY SPECIAL THESE 15G MULTIPLES $200
tHBE
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.
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
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.
LIVISTONA NITIDA TALL PALM
WITH THINNER TRUNK
NATIVE TO QUEENSLAND, AUSTRALIA FAIRLY QUICK GROWING
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 GALLON SIZE
This palm species is a fan palm that is native to Queensland.
We've found it to be quick growing. It'll attain a mature height
of 60 feet or more. Trunk diameter is about 12 to 18 inches.
Its leaf stems are armed as shown here. It prefers full sun, even in
desert areas. I've read reports of it tolerating snow in Georgia.I'd estimate cold tolerance to be at least 20 degrees F.
The 15g on Special are nice size and ready for planting in the garden.
When mature, the leaflets droop downwards. This species was previously
known as "Carnavon Gorge".
Habitat photos c/o Mike Crisp in Australia.
REGULAR PRICE 15G $225
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15G SIZE $195
Just mention this Blog Special at time of purchase for your blog only
discount. These would be possible to ship but somewhat expensive.
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.
The first six photos show the plants on special.
REGULAR PRICE 7 GALLON $175
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $150
This species will take coastal sun. Cold tolerance is unknown at
this time but many of you can grow it.
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.
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.
RAVENEA SAMBIRANENSIS
RARE SINGLE TRUNK PALM FROM MADAGASCAR
WHEN MATURE, LANDSCAPE SIZED SPECIMEN
TEN DAY SPECIAL TWO 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 two gallon plants on sale. These are
shown in the first four photos. 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 first
habitat photo. The plants on sale were repotted this past winter.
REGULAR PRICE TWO GALLON $85
TEN DAY SPECIAL TWO GALLON $70
COCCOTHRINAX ARGENTATA
MEDIUM SIZED FAN PALM
SMALL TRUNK - SILVER BACK TO LEAVES
TEN DAY SPECIAL 2 GALLON SIZE
This smaller and very cute fan palm is native to areas of
Florida, Mexico and into the Caribbean. It has a blue green leaf
color with more prominent silver on the underside of the leaf.
Mature height is rarely to twenty feet. Leaves are about three to
four feet across and prominently divided into segments. It likes
heat and sun. It might also do well in desert areas. Cold
hardiness is into the mid-twenties F. We are putting our 2 gallon
plants on sale. This species is ideal for people who want shorter but
attractive sun tolerant palms. But, particularly in pots, it is slow
growing.
REGULAR PRICE 2 GALLON $75 TEN DAY SPECIAL 2 GALLON $65
Just mention this Blog Special when you purchase for your discount.
BTW, I mentioned this species is slow growing. The plant shown is
five years old.
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.
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 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
DIOON EDULE DWARF MEXICAN CYCAD
FOR A CYCAD, VERY COLD HARDY
TOLERATES DESERT SUN - ONE OF BEST FOR THIS TEN DAY SPECIAL 5
GALLON SIZE
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 size I’m putting on special are very old 5 gallon plants.The one shown has a caudex of 5.5 inches. In fact, it has a
male cone (a sign of maturity). Typically this size has caudexes
of four to five inches. This size can be shipped to anywhere
within the U.S. If you order, most likely the plant you receive
won't be the one shown below but similar.
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON SIZE $185
Remember to mention this Special for your discount when you purchase.
Below I'm also showing a several decade old box plant, a close up of the
leaf and a garden specimen.
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!
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.
ORANGE CLIVIA MINIATA
RELIABLE EARLY SPRING BLOOMERS HUGE CLUSTERS OF ORANGE BLOSSOMS TEN DAY SPECIAL 5G PLANTS IN
FLOWER
Clivia are
one of everyone's favorites for Spring. This is because they
reliably blossom this time of year in our locality. The plants
shown here are the orange variety. They have huge clusters of
orange blossoms and are blossoming as I write this post.Leaves are green, gently curve downwards, and are durable.They like filtered light and are cold hardy to the low 20's F.
Photos of these plants were taken yesterday.The garden shot is from unknown author on Flikr. Of note,
flowers come in spring. This species not in blossom currently. REGULAR PRICE 0RANGE THIS SIZE $50 TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS
SIZE $40 Just mention this Special when
purchasing to get the discount.
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
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 $120
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $95
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.
MONDAY, 18 JULY, 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.
5 gallon size
15 gallon size at
nursery
CYCADS WITH UPRIGHT LEAVES
RARE NURSERY SPECIMENS OF GOOD SIZE
SOME AGES 20 TO 100 YEARS!
AN ASSORTMENT OF PLANTS
Many times consumers or businesses want cycads
where the leaves go up rather than "out". This is usually because they
have a specific need to have plants with a crown of leaves that is more
vertical than horizontal. Obviously, this keeps leaves from blocking
people walking by the plant. So, with this in mind, we took photographs
of some of our cycads with upright leaves. Realize that many species do
this naturally - have leaves with a more upright orientation. Other
species will be upright on their new throws of leaves and then upright
leaves relax down as the next swirl emerges. To maintain upright leaves
one would remove the lower, older swirls of leaves. The photos here are
not a complete list of such plants but will give the reader an idea of
what I'm talking about.
Photos Shown Below Mostly Taken at Our Nursery:
Ceratozamia robusta,
several plants showing upright leaves Dioon mejiae,
several nursery plants with upright leaves Dioon merolae,
a 100 year old cycad with 2 feet of vertical trunk, upright leaves Dioon holmgrenei,
several plants showing new leaves are upright Encephalartos altensteinii,
new leaves on these plant go upright. Older leaves may lay down
somewhat. Encephalartos gratus, several plants showing upright leaves Encephalartos kisambo,
note the upright character of the leaves Encephalartos natalensis,
like some others, new leaves upright, old leaves hang down Encephalartos transvenosus,
similar with newer leaves upright Encephalartos villosus,
several nursery plants, all with upright leaves Encephalartos whitelockii,
naturally upright leaves on all these great nursery cycads
ONLY A PARTIAL LIST - ARE MANY OTHERS WITH
UPRIGHT LEAVES
As most of you know, we have a great selection of mature rare cycads -
probably one of the best selections in the country. What you may not
know is how actively we work with architects on getting these great
plants into venues where many people see them. This includes botanical
gardens, theme parks, public plantings, museums, parks, etc. But, we
have enough inventory so that even enthusiasts like perhaps yourself can
enjoy them as well. With over 25,000 rare cycads available, from
seedlings to many huge coning sized plants, there's something of every
size for everyone.
Ceratozamia robusta
Ceratozamia robusta
Ceratozamia robusta
Dioon mejiae
Dioon mejiae
Dioon mejiae
Dioon merolae
Dioon merolae
Dioon merolae
Dioon holmgrenei
Dioon holmgrenei
Dioon holmgrenei
Encephalartos altensteinii
Encephalartos altensteinii
Encephalartos altensteinii
Encephalartos gratus
Encephalartos gratus
Encephalartos gratus
Encephalartos kisambo
Encephalartos kisambo
Encephalartos kisambo
Encephalartos natalensis
Encephalartos natalensis
Encephalartos natalensis
Encephalartos transvenosus
Encephalartos transvenosus
Encephalartos transvenosus
Encephalartos villosus 2 plants shown
Encephalartos villosus
Encephalartos villosus
Encephalartos whitelockii
Encephalartos whitelockii
Encephalartos whitelockii
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
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.
RARE RHAPIS HYBRID
(RHAPIS MULTIFIDA X HUMILIS)X RHAPIS MULTIFIDA
SHOULD BE MEDIUM SIZED
MATURE PALM SUCKERING WITH THIN LEAFLETS TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON
SIZE
As many of you know,
the late Luis Hooper was one of the all-time greats when it came to
hybridizing Rhapis palms.
The plants on special here are from a cross that he did. He
crossed male Rhapis humilis pollen
to a female Rhapis multifida.He then backcrossed this hybrid
to pure female Rhapis multifida.This cross as far as I know has been done by no one else and is
unbelievably rare.Now that
he’s gone, they’ll probably never be available again.Plants will have thin
trunks, leaflets will be green and narrow. Leaflet tips will be
pointed. It'll be a filtered light plant that is cold hardy well
into the mid-twenties, probably colder. Expect a mature height of
about ten to fifteen feet. This is a very rare palm to see
offered. We only have a couple of 5 gallon left. The photos
in the last row are pure Rhapis multifida and humilis
at our nursery but obviously not the parents of this hybrid..
REGULAR PRICE THIS HYBRID RHAPIS 5 GALLON $135 TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $110
Rhapis multifida
Rhapis humilis
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)
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 ARENARIUS BLUE
BLUE LEAF FORM SHOWN HERE
FULL SUN PLANT IN MANY AREAS
CONING SIZE - GNARLY LEAVES TEN DAY SPECIAL CONING SIZED PLANT
This sought after rare cycad is from the Republic of South Africa.
There are both green and blue leaflet forms. The plant on sale
reportedly came from two super blue parents but has not seen full sun.
So, the color should improve to a nice blue. It is similar to E.
horridus but the leaflets are less lobed and leaf color is anywhere
from green to blue. It is a good growing species in Southern
California. Along the coast it tolerates full sun. Far inland, part
day sun or even strong filtered light is best. Cold hardiness is about
22 degrees F. Leaf length is three to five feet. A very mature plant
may have three feet of trunk or a bit more. The plant on special is in
a 15 gallon pot with a caudex of 10 inches. It can be mail ordered
in a large box.
REGULAR PRICE THIS SPECIMEN CYCAD $1650 TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS ACTUAL CYCAD $1300
Remember to mention this Special for your discount at the time of
purchase.
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 $65
Below I'm showing photos of a large specimen at the nursery
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.
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
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
FRIDAY, 15 JULY, 2022
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. But,
taxonomists have to make a living. You can pretty much be
guaranteed they'll change 25% of the names you know and love over the
next twenty-five years. Taxonomically, I'm sure that it makes
sense, but it's a difficult thing to communicate with people when names
change.
DINING IN THE GARDEN
WHAT'S NICER THAN EATING OUTSIDE
MEMORIES OF MARDI DARIAN
Now deceased and long time friend of mine, Mardi
Darian of Vista, California would entertain friends and visitors at an
outdoor dining area behind his house. This garden dining location was
enchanting and beautiful. Nestled right among towering palms and
tropical plants, one could take in the panoramic view of the garden
while enjoying a fine meal. All of us should be so lucky. Mardi really
had a great eye for garden design. He passed away in August, 2015 and
has been missed by many plant enthusiasts.
COCCOTHRINAX MIRAGUAMA VERY POPULAR FAN PALM
CUTE MEDIUM SIZED SUN PALM
This is a rather thin trunked fan palm native to Cuba. It attains a
height of typically twenty to thirty feet, rarely taller. Below the
crown of leaves is an attractive pattern of meshed and woven fibers.
The middle and base of the trunk are usually woody. You will note the
the leaves are prominently divided into thin, long leaf segments. These
leaves are held by a prominent petiole. The dorsal color of the leaves
is typically green with a blue-green or sometimes silver color below.
This species likes sun and heat. Cold tolerance is into the upper
twenties F.
In general, all Coccothrinax are slow growing plants. This is
especially true in container grown plants. In the ground they are
quicker growing. Shown here is a one gallon Coccothirnax
miraguama. Of note, there are several varieties of C.
miraguama, but I won't get into this here.
Shown are C. miraguama
in domestic plantings. For the garden, Coccothrinax are nice
species to grow because they take sun and heat and don't take up too
much room. As you can see, the crowns of leaves are not large. And,
they are strikingly different than anything else you'd be growing. We
have various species of this genus for sale in a variety of species and
do, on occasion, have this species as well.
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.
BISMARCKIA NOBILIS
BLUE SINGLE TRUNK FAN PALM FROM MADAGASCAR
A DEFINITE STATEMENT PALM
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 GALLON SIZE
FOR DESCRIPTION SEE ABOVE
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 $195
TEN DAY SPECIAL THESE 15 GALLON SINGLES $165
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.
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.
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.
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
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 $95
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
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.
BLECHNUM
GIBBUM FERN
"MINIATURE TREE FERN"
NEVER OVER 5 TO 6 FEET TALL
FILTERED LIGHT FERN
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5G PLANTS
This species never makes a large plant. But, it does resemble the
classic "Tree Fern". It has a short, small trunk 3 to 4 inches in
diameter, an overall height typically of under six feet and crown width
of four feet. It prefers filtered light and will tolerate
temperatures into the 20's F. People in the San Francisco area are
growing this species. Be aware that this species, like all ferns,
needs water. The plants on special are in the one gallon size.
We do offer other sizes when available.
REGULAR PRICE 5 GALLON $85
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5G $70
Just mention this blog only special when purchasing to get this price.
Note that the 5g size is shown in the first six photos.
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 # & 5 GALLON SIZE $65
Remember: mention this Special for your discount when you
purchase.
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 $35
FICUS
DAMMAROPSIS HUGE LEAVES, SUPER TROPICAL
SMALL MATURE TREE ONE NICE 5 GALLON PLANT AVAILABLE
MORE COMING
As many of you are aware, it's near impossible to find this
rare New Guinea tropical tree that has leaves approaching three feet
long. These leaves are pleated, red veined and huge. Yet,
mature trees usually have trunk under five inches thick and an overall
height of twelve to fifteen feet. I've had one in my front garden
for about 25 years.
These are extremely difficult to propagate and need air layering.
It’s been about five years since I’ve had one to offer.This plant is on Special but will be gone soon.The good news is, I’m hoping, I’ll have several more smaller
plants available in August.
The plant below is an overgrown 3 gallon that’s well rooted.This plant would be difficult to ship.It likes full or part day coastal sun and is cold hardy into the
upper twenties F.
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS ACTUAL PLANT $325
The last
photo is c/o Wikipedia Commons.As mentioned, I prefer not to ship this plant by mail order
because of the huge leaves.
CURLY LEAF CROTON
ONE OF THE MOST COLD HARDY CROTONS
THIS SPECIESCROTON
CURLEY BOY
THIN LEAFLETS, SOMEWHAT CURLED
TEN DAY SPECIAL 3 GALLON SIZE
We just got in some imported thin leaf Croton that should
interest anyone who likes good color in the garden.Crotons are an easy way to accomplish this.The problem is that some Croton are not too cold hardy.
We've found that the more narrow leaf varieties are able to take colder
weather. Such a variety is the Curly Leaf Croton. This
variety is called "Croton Curley Boy". These plants would
like some sun and should take temperatures down to about a freeze.
We have limited numbers available and rarely can offer them.
TEN DAY SPECIAL 3 GALLON $65
Remember to mention this Special for your discount when you purchase.
Also, these can be mail ordered. With the garden photos below, a few
are the thinner leaf varieties - more cold hardy.
WEDNESDAY, 13 JULY, 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.
OUR CYCAD SOIL
JUST GOT IN A NEW BATCH
WE DO SELL IT BY THE 15 GALLON BAG
Photos here show our cycad soil. Our basic ingredients are pumice,
coarse sand (#12), fir wood chips, fir shavings, peat moss, perlite, and
a touch of high grade topsoil. We also add dolomite and a slow release
Osmocote fertilizer. Be aware, there is no "perfect" single mix or
formulae that you have to use. At this website I do give a specific
component ratios for a cycad mix. (link below) This soil shown will
support most cycads and is quick draining. One ideally might alter it
for tropical species like lushZamia. We
sell this cycad mix by the bag for those who don't have the capacity to
make their own.
EUTERPE EDULIS
THIN, SINGLE TRUNK PINNATE PALM EXOTIC AND TROPICAL APPEARING
SMOOTH CROWN, COLORED CROWN SHAFT
TEN DAY SPECIAL 25 GALLON TRIPLE
Euterpe edulis is
a fun palm to grow because it is super attractive, has a narrow trunk
and a beautiful, smooth crown shaft. I have had several in my
garden. On mine, the crown shafts were a purple-green color but
it's more common to see them as a lime green. Maximum height is
about thirty feet with about a four inch thick trunk. Leaves tend
to arch down and leaf color is green. Typically and most
successful is to start in filtered light and work it's way into full sun
along the coast. It's cold hardy into the upper twenties F.
Anticipate a plant life of about thirty years. Also of note is the
fact that the hearts of this palm are edible and a delicacy in many
areas.
The palm on special is a triple that has come from a private collection.It has been acclimated to sun and has been seeing coastal sun for
about two years.Overall
height of this triple in the pot is 8 to 10 feet.Seeing this species available as a triple and of this size is
almost unheard of. I only have this one.
REGULAR PRICE THIS 25G TRIPLE $700
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5G $595
Remember to mention this Blog Special when purchasing to get this price.
The 8th photo is c/o Wikipedia.
RHAPIS HUMILIS
VERY RARE TYPE OF LADY PALM
TWO LARGE SPECIMEN PLANTS JUST AVAILABLE
INTERIOR OR GARDEN PALM
TEN DAY SPECIAL 25 GALLON SIZE
Rhapis humilis is
a tall, suckering and thin trunked fan palm. It is a type of "Lady
Palm" and this species is one of the most sought after. This is
because it's a great growing species, has strong canes that don't bend
over and gets significantly tall for the genus - tallest of the Rhapis genus.
It does sucker and produces canes averaging one inch or a bit bigger in
diameter. Leaves hold up to twenty leaflets that are narrow, a bit
droopy, dark green and come to a point at their ends. The more
common Rhapis excelsa leaflets come to a blunt tip at the end of
the leaflets. The amazing thing about this species is that it
attains such tall heights. I've seen specimens that have reached
twenty-four feet! Compare this to the average height of a R.
excelsa at six to eight. Finally, the Rhapis humilis is
known to tolerate full sun along the coast.
Below I'm showing one of the two plants in 25 gallon pots that we just
got in. These have been growing for 30 years in a small SD County
nursery that closed down. They are absolutely huge specimens, the
largest plants of this species we've had in years. Heights in the
pots are 12 to 14 feet as shown. The pots are full with stems.
They are a matching pair. I'm just showing one of the two.
These two plants are not inexpensive and truly deserve a great private
or botanical garden for display. I'm putting them on special but
doubt they'll be around long. They are too big for shipping unless
we use a delivery service. The garden photo is by FM at the LA
Arboretum.
TEN DAY SPECIAL THESE OLD 25 GALLON RHAPIS HUMILIS $1100
GREAT FOR THE GARDEN OR INDOORS
JUST IN – HUGE 25 GALLON PLANTS
TEN DAY SPECIAL OLD 25 GALLON PLANTS
I rarely have this size R. multifida available as seeds are
impossible to get and it’s equally hard to import plants from HI.But, we just obtained two 30 year old specimens from a private
collection.This is a
another very rare type of Lady Palm. This species is from China and is
often mistaken for Rhapis humilis. But, it is a smaller species,
getting to about 8 to 9 feet tall whereas humilus gets about
twice as tall. R. humilis also has more leaflets that, in
general are thinner.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. But, some of the leaflets are wide,
especially the more central ones.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 plants on special are full size and about 30 years old.They are too big for standard mail order but can be delivered.
TEN DAY SPECIAL THESE OLD AND HUGE 25 GALLON $875
The sale plants are shown in the first 6 and 8th photos below.
RHOPALOSTYLIS CHEESEMANII MEDIUM
SIZED PINNATE PALM WITH CROWNSHAFT
FROM ROUL ISLAND TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 GALLON SIZE
Rhopalostylis cheesemanii is
from Roul Island as opposed to Norfolk Island, the home of R. baueri.
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. In
fact, opposed to R. baueri, it has been known to do quite well in
full sun right along the coast. It is a medium sized pinnate palm
with a mature height of 25 to 30 feet and crown shafted. The trunk
is about 8 inches thick or a bit more.
Although you can't see it
below, it has a a dark petiole. Be aware that many people feel
this should be considered a sub-variety of Rhopalostylis baueri.
Some have reported that the crown shaft can take on a purple color.
We are putting very nice 15 gallon plants on sale
REGULAR PRICE 15 GALLON
$235 SALE PRICE 15 GALLON $210
The
9th photo is c/o cloudforest.com website
TRITHRINAX SCHIZOPHYLLA
THE CARANDILLA PALM
BLUE-GREEN SUCKERING FAN PALM
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15G SIZE
This rare and hard to find species of South American fan palm was
previously known as Trithrinax biflabellata. But, the
latter was later found to be spineless and the two were given separate
species status. It is native to Argentina, Paraguay and Bolivia.
T. schizophylla is definitely a spiny palm with long
needle-like spines on the trunk. It is not quite as blue as campestris and
is usually a suckering palm but sometimes is single trunk. Mature
height is six to fifteen feet. Although the leaf is a rigid leaf,
the leaflet tips are softer than the pungent T. campestris.
Leaf color is blue-green, not nearly as blue as campestris.
It is a very cold hardy species that tolerates temperatures down to at
least 18 degrees F. On sale are very old, outdoor grown 15g
plants. I think we've been growing these for about 12 to 14 years.
It likes full sun and loves heat. It is possible to mail order
this larger 15g size but it'd take a large box.
REGULAR PRICE OLD 15G PLANTS $250
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE 15G $210
As usual, mention our Blog when ordering to get this price. The
habitat photo is by Juan Pech. BTW, we are sold out completely of
T. campestris.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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 $135
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $110
Remember: Mention this Special for this reduced price when you buy!
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.
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.
ENCEPHALARTOS DYERIANUS
VERY RARE BLUE SOUTH AFRICAN CYCAD
SUN LOVING - MEDIUM SIZED TEN DAY SPECIAL JUVENILE CITRUS POT 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 three years old but
only holding one to two leaves.
TEN DAY SPECIAL JUVENILE CITRUS POT SIZE $249
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
ENCEPHALARTOS NUBIMONTANUS SUPER RARE BLUE SOUTH AFRICAN CYCAD
MEDIUM SIZE MATURE - TOLERATES COASTAL SUN TEN DAY SPECIAL YOUNG PLANT CITRUS POT
This species very rare blue cycad is endemic to
the Limpopo province, South Africa. The species is almost gone in
the wild, populations are small and scattered. It is among the
species located in the Transvaal region of South Africa, and is highly
sought after. This is a small to medium sized species. Leaf
length can range between one to two meters, and stems can reach a height
of two and a half to three meters with ancient plants. As the name
would suggest, the leaves tend to be a bluish gray, but they can vary in
that color from a blue/green color to a powdery white and everything
in-between. The leaflets and petioles are mildly armed and can be
almost completely unarmed in some cases. This cycad is a small
to medium sized species. Leaf length can range between one to two
meters, and stems can reach a height of two and a half to three meters
with ancient plants. In coastal
and inland areas, this plant prefers full sun, but can tolerate partial
sun. For desert areas, I could recommend partial sun or filtered
light. We have a couple citrus pot plants that we’re putting on
special. Caudex size is 2 inches.
REGULAR PRICE 2 INCH CAUDEX CITRUS POT $700 TEN DAY SPECIAL CITRUS POT 2 INCHES $450 Remember to
mention this Blog Special for this discount at the time of purchase.
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.
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
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.
CORDYLINE
AUSTRALIS
RED HYBRID FORM
FULL SUN - TEN FEET HEIGHT TEN DAY SPECIAL
15 GALLON SIZE
The plants shown here are a purple hybrid form of Cordyline australis.
There are many different hybrids of this species. The most common
is called "Red Star". They typically get to a height of ten feet,
tolerate full sun and are cold hardy into the mid-teens F.
We're putting our purple 15g on special. These are old plants with
nice trunk. The garden plant is c/o Wikipedia.
REGULAR PRICE 15 GALLON $195 TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $165
Just mention this Blog Special to get your discount.
GREEN LEAF SHELL GINGER NICE 5G SIZE READY FOR THE GARDEN
HANGING WHITE & YELLOW FLOWERS
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 GALLON SIZE
This is a super popular variety of ginger that
blossoms in the summer. Blossoms are white with yellow and red
throats. Mature height of these plants is six to seven feet.
The leaves are prominently green with no variegation on the leaves.Blossoms are long lived but not fragrant. 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. Several
pictures below show usage of this plant in the garden.We have no other sizes presently of the green Shell Ginger.
REGULAR PRICE 15G SIZE $195 TEN DAY
SPECIAL 15 GALLON $175
Just mention this Blog Special to get your discount. The blossom photo
below is on the variegated form of this Ginger but is identical to the
green leaf form.
PINK JASMINE JASMINUM POLYANTHUS
FLORID FRAGRANT BLOSSOMS EARLY SUMMER
5G PLANTS TEN DAY SPECIAL
At the nursery we grow and sell three different
species of Jasmine. The one shown today is the earliest bloomer
and comes into blossom in about the month of May. They are
absolutely loaded with these faint pink and super fragrant blossoms. If
you look carefully, you'll notice unopened blossoms are pink and the
opened ones are a white with a faint pink color. And, wow!
Do they have a pleasant fragrance. You can easily smell them over
twenty feet away. This plant like sun and is cold hardy to about
20 degrees F. Limited supply.
REGULAR PRICE 5G $75
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5G $60
Just remember to mention this Blog Only Special when you purchase.
SUNDAY, 10 JULY, 2022
ROYSTONEA REGIA
THE CUBAN ROYAL PALM
LARGE SPECIMEN SIZED PLANTS AVAILABLE
SPECIMENS WITH FIFTEEN TO TWENTY-FIVE FEET OF TRUNK
This pinnate New World species is another favorite of many enthusiasts.It is native to Florida, Cuba and some surrounding areas.It is now well known that this palm can be grown in many areas of
Southern California.If you
can grow a King Palm, there's a good chance you can grow a Royal Palm.There are multiple species of Roystonea. The most common and
sought after species is the Cuban Royal, Roystonea
regia. Royal
Palms love heat and sun. Cold tolerance is about 25 degrees F.
They are fast growers.
I have an associate who’s company is offering very large Royal Palms
with trunk heights of 15 to 25 feet.These are field grown in desert type areas of Southern
California.These growers
have become experts on digging and establishing their plants.They are sold in an assortment of trunk sizes and are all single
trunk specimens.They are
sold either bagged with a large root ball or in large boxes.They have been successfully dug and planted in many enthusiasts
yards or on commercial sites.
If you are interested in learning more about availability and prices,
email me directly at my email address on this webpage.
The two garden photos are of Royal Palms thriving in the San Diego
County area.
BLECHNUM GIBBUM
THE SILVER LADY FERN
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.
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 $575
The sale plant is shown in the first 6 photos.
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 $250 TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $225
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.
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
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
ARCHONTOPHOENIX BEATRICAE
PROBABLY A VARIETY OF A.
ALEXANDRAE
SWOLLEN BASE OF TRUNK
STEP OFFS AT THE GROWTH RINGS
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15G SIZE
Archontophoenix Beatricae has
always been a bit of a problem for taxonomists - whether it's truly a
species or a variety. Some feel it's a variety of A.
alexandrae. I won't get into that argument here. But,
the plants shown below came from seed from a A. beatricae.
Note the very swollen trunk base. It flairs out. It is also
known to have notches or "step offs" at the growth rings. I don't
have a good photo closeup of the latter. The plants on sale are in
the 15 gallon size.We
should have singles and multiples.They can take coastal sun. Cold hardiness is about 25
degrees F. This is a very beautiful palm species and is quite
quick growing. REGULAR PRICE 15G $225
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15G $200
Remember: mention this Special to get your discount when you
purchase!
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 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 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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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!
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 $65 TEN DAY SPECIAL 1G $55
Mention this Special for your discount at
the time of purchase. These can easily be mail ordered. The
last three garden photos are by AL PACSOA
DYPSIS 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.
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.
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.
THE MOOSEHORN FERN PLATYCERUM SUPERBUM
GROWS EPIPHYTICALLY
MOUNT ON WOOD OR TREE TRUNK
TEN DAY SPECIAL SIZE 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.The plants we have presently are larger than ones we’ve offered
in the past.
REGULAR PRICE THIS SIZE $225 TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $185
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.Of note, we keep running out of these but, so
far, have been able to quickly replenish stock.
PANDANUS FURCATUS
VERY COLD HARDY SPECIES OF PANDANUS
EXTREMELY HARD TO FIND SCREW PINE
TEN DAY SPECIAL YOUNG PLANTS
Pandanus
are a Monocot with about 750 species worldwide. Many species are
native to Madagascar. They are similar to palm trees but are not
true palms. Many species produce prominent roots from the trunk to
help support the tree. Pandanus furcatus is known to be
quite cold hardy as it is native to northern India and Nepal (as well of
nearby other areas). All Pandanus come from the Old World.
P. furcatus can get quite tall, even over 40 feet in many
decades. Leaves have spiny margins. It can tolerate a
freeze. Be aware that most species do not tolerate a freeze.
The only other species of Pandanus we grow is P. utilus.
Both are extremely difficult to find for sale. We recently
obtained some smaller furcatus plants from a private grower.
Our band size is shown in the first 6 photos. The specimen is c/o
TS at RPS. The 7th and 9th photos are of larger plants we had
about a decade ago.
TEN DAY SPECIAL BAND SIZE $57.50
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.
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 $65
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $50
Just mention this Special at the time of purchase for this
discounted price.
FRIDAY, 8 JULY, 2022
NEARLY FIFTY DESIRABLE AND DIFFERENT PALMS
THAT MANY OF YOU CAN GROW! SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA STANDOUTS
MOST ARE COASTAL SUN LOVING SPECIES MOST AVAILABLE AT OUR NURSERY
TEN DAY SPECIAL
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:
TEN DAY SPECIAL - 10% OFF REGULAR PRICE ANY OF
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
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.
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.
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 $195
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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 $185 TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 GALLON $165
Just mention this special when you buy
WEDNESDAY, 6 JULY, 2022
FAN PALMS
THEY ALL JUST LOOK LIKE MEXICAN FAN PALMS
CORRECT?
I DON'T THINK SO.
All photos here are of fan palms. They were taken in the wild, in
botanical gardens or at the nursery. But, all are of fan palms of
one species or another.
I've not labeled them because I'm presenting them as a group. From
a structure point of view, a fan palm is a palm where all the segments
(or leaflets) radiate from one central area. These can form a
whole circle of leaflets, a half circle, or less. Compare this to
a pinnate palm where leaflets come off a central leaf stalk. I.e.,
leaflets protrude laterally from a central stem, typically to either
side.
Over the years I have heard people say hundreds of time things like
"I don't like fan palms; they all look like Mexican Fans". Or,
"Fan palms look like "desert palms". Or, "Fan palms are so boring;
I like normal palms". If you were like me and had studied
palms for almost forty years, what would you say to such comments?
I usually just say something like "I understand" and show them typical
pinnate palms. But, I am aware that nothing could be further from
the truth.
There are such exotic fan palms of all types, shapes, sizes, color
and textures. I've tried to demonstrate their varied appearance
here. Fan palms comes from all corners of the world.
Some are large trees, others tiny. Some species are for shade
only. Some have silver undersides. And, others are almost
white in color.
And, fan palms add a different look and dimension to the garden.
A garden composed of only pinnate palms like King Palms is quite boring.
One has to mix fans into a garden to add diversity and interest. I
hope you can see with these photos how you could do this.
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KENTIOPSIS OLIVIFORMIS A GREAT CROWN SHAFTED PALM FOR SOUTHERN
CALIFORNIA
I've discussed this
great New Caledonian species before because it is such a good
species for those of us in Southern California. It comes
from high elevation in its native habitat, is a good growing
palm and can tolerate full sun easily along the coastal strip.
Its cold hardiness is down to about 23 degrees, better than the
King Palm or Kentia Palm. It has an average trunk diameter
of eight to ten inches and a mature height of usually about
thirty feet. It can also be grown in part day sun or
strong filtered light.
Shown here
is a nice 25g plant along with other sizes. You'll notice
that the leaf color in the sun is blue-green in a way. It
is certainly not a lime green color. Also, some new leaves
may emerge with a hint of red color. Growth rate is good.
We have a reasonable assortment of all sizes although our larger
plants are almost sold out. This species is highly recommended.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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 MSINGANUS
NEARLY EXTINCT IN THE WILD
GREEN SOUTH AFRICAN CYCAD
TEN DAY SPECIAL 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.
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 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.
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 $25
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.
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 $185
Just mention this blog special when purchasing
to get this price.
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.
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 10 or 15 GALLON $300
TEN DAY SPECIAL THESE SIZES $250
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.
BECCARIOPHOENIX MADAGASCARENSIS MEDIUM TO LARGE SIZE MADAGASCAR PALM
SINGLE
TRUNK - GREEN LEAVES VERY SLOW GROWING SPECIES SALE ON 20
GALLON PLANTS
It
took over a decade for taxonomists to figure out how many species of Beccariophoenix there
were in Madagascar. Thirty years ago there were felt to be two.
They were distinguished by the presence or absence of "windows" in the
juvenile leaves and for quite a while were referred to as "windows" and
"no-windows" species by collectors. A third species was
subsequently found in the High Plateau area of Madagascar. This
newer species has been named Beccariophoenix alfredii.
Beccariophoenix madagascarensis is
the original "no windows" species and is a single trunk green palm that
gets to a height of about 30 feet. It has leaves that are green,
upright and about ten feet long. A full crown has about a a dozen
such leaves. There is no crown shaft and the trunk is about 16
inches in width. Although not overly tall, the crown of leaves is
full. It wants full sun and has a cold tolerance in the 25 to 28
degree F. range. I know of multiple specimens here in the San
Diego area. It has been quite difficult nowadays to find with the
lack of importation of Madagascar seeds into the U.S.
We have a
limited number of 20 gallon plants. We're putting them on sale.
REGULAR PRICE 20 GALLON $500
DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $425
These 20g plants are
about 10 years old - super slow growing. They are shown in the
smaller photos below.
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 $325
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.
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 SAPIDA
THE NIKAU PALM OR SHAVING BRUSH PALM
NEW ZEALAND PALM - BULGING CROWN SHAFT
A FAVORITE OF ALL
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15G 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. REGULAR PRICE 15G $235
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15G $210
Mention this Blog Only Special at the time of
purchase for this discounted price. We do have other sizes for
sale. The 15g size can be mail ordered but it takes a large, heavy
box.
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 $220
REGULAR PRICE 5G $125 TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON $100
Remember to mention this Blog Special to get
this price when you purchase
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
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.
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.
SIMILAR TO PTYCHOSPERMA ELEGANS
BUT FASTER GROWING
TEN DAY SPECIAL 1 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 one
gallon sized plants on special for ten days.
REGULAR PRICE 1G $70
TEN DAY SPECIAL 1G $60
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. All garden photos are c/o Palmpedia.
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
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 very limited numbers available.
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
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
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 HIS SIZE $265
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.
THE SNOWBUSH PLANT BREYNIA DISTICHA
UNUSUAL SMALLER GREEN AND WHITE 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. 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 $30
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5
GALLON $65
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
$85
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON $65
These can be mail ordered. The first six photos show our 5 gallon
size.
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
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.
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 row.
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $45 -
LARGER CLUSTERS $75 (LAST PHOTO)
FRIDAY, 1 JULY, 2022
A PHOTOGRAPHIC TOUR OF MY NEIGHBORHOOD
LOOKING FOR COOL PLANTS
ALL PLANTS WITHIN A FEW MILES OF WHERE I LIVE
SAN DIEGO, CA
Every once in a while my wife and I will cruise the neighborhood looking
for interesting plants to photograph. She's an excellent "spotter"
of different species. I’ve presented series of photos from local
such tours multiple times over the years. All the photos below were
taken in San Diego, CA – some from private residences.We just try to spot interesting plants that we think you’d like
to see.I like to show
plants that I've not shown recently. These photos were taken a
month or two ago. I’ve named them with what I think they
are. Surprisingly, we did see some rare palms and cycads this time. I
hope you enjoy this presentation.
Aechmea blanchetiana
Aechmea blanchetiana
Blechnum gibbum
Chamaerops humilis single
Chamaerops humilis single
Bougainvillea red
Bougainvillea red
Aeonium black rose
Bromeliads on tree trunk
Cycas revoluta Sago Palm
Cycas species
Ravenea rivularis
Brachychiton rupestris
Brachychiton rupestris trunk
Zamia furfuracea
Copernicia species
Copernicia species
Traveler Palm - Ravanala m.
Bromeliads and succulents
Butia capitata
Bromeliads in garden
Yucca species
Bromeliads in garden
Bromiliads/succulents in garden
Crinum amabile - Queen Emma
Dasylirion longissimum
Dasylirion longissimum
Yucca rostrata
Yucca rostrata
Hyophorbe verschafeltii
Hibiscus red flower
Bromeliads in garden
Protea yellow
Protea yellow
Protea yellow
Bilbergia Bromeliad
Lush Palm Garden
Towering overhead palm trees
Pseudophoenix sargentii - right
Spanish Moss in garden
Succulents in garden
Tropical garden
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 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.
TALL AND THICK TRUNK FISHTAIL PALM
PRESENT SHORTAGE ON THE MARKET
TEN DAY SPECIAL 20 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 20 GALLON SIZE $450
TEN DAY SPECIAL 20 GALLON SIZE $395
I only have a few of these. This is the first time I’ve offered
this size in 9 months.
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 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.
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.
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
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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
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
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 - $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 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
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
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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 $70
TEN DAY SPECIAL BAND SIZE $60
Remember to mention this Blog Only Special at the time of purchase to
get this price!
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 3 inches or more.
TEN DAY SPECIAL CITRUS POTS THIS SIZE
$275
Note the last 2 photos are of a nursery plant.
MAIDENHAIR FERN
GENUS ADIANTUM
NICE 2G 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 $35
TEN DAY SPECIAL TWO GALLON $27.50
Remember to mention this Special. Mail order is possible on this size.
The last photo shows a close up of a garden plant.
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 $65
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $55
Mail order is possible. The last photo is c/o watersavingplants website
but is the more common variety, not this super short form.
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
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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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