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This attractive cycad is native to Queensland,
Australia. It has green leaves five to six feet long and in a lifetime
can get a trunk up to 20 feet. Trunk diameter is typically about 8 to
10 inches. Leaf stems are minimal armed and leaf color is green on both
sides. It will take coastal sun but would be better with part day sun
or filtered light far inland. Shown here are several 15g and one 20g
plants. We may have smaller available. Any of these plants can be
shipped by mail order. This is a pretty rare species that you can find
easily.
A different, even bigger 20g specimen
A different, much older 15g specimen
ARECA MACROCARPA
PHILIPPINE PALM
SIMILAR TOARECA CATHECHU
I FIGURED YOU'VE NEVER SEEN ONE
Although I am not growing or offering this rare
palm species at the nursery, I thought I'd show you a few photographs
from the Chapman Research Station in Miami. It is so rarely seen or
grown that there are minimal photos on the Internet. It is a medium
sized, crown shafted palm that grows in the Philippines and,
surprisingly, is mentioned as being somewhat cold hardy. I am not sure
what that means. Here we cannot growAreca
catechuand this species closely resembles it. I know of no one
here growingAreca
macrocarpahere. It is
supposed to get to a height of about 20-25 feet. The crown shaft is a
bright green and the overall appearance is quite elegant. The first
five photos are of this species. The bottom row ofA.
catechu. If anyone has
information on this species, please contact me.
PRITCHARDIA SPECIES
HUGE OLD BOX SPECIMENS
UN-ARMED SINGLE TRUNK FAN PAM
GREEN LEAVES - MEDIUM MATURE SIZE
DAY SPECIAL BEAUTIFUL 24 INCH BOX SIZE
Pritchardia are
a tropical fan palms. Most do not get overly large and many are
under fifteen feet tall. Along the coast they tolerate full sun.
There are about 25 species with habitats ranging from Hawaii to some
South Pacific islands. We only grow the Hawaiian varieties as they
do the best in Southern California where most will take coastal full
sun. Or, one can grow them in part day sun. Cold tolerance
is in the mid-twenties or a bit lower. I'm showing you an example
of our boxed Pritchardia.We only have a handful of these although we also have very large
25 gallon size.The plant
shown is about 20 years old.
We don’t know for sure the exact species.It was from wild collected seed.Anticipate as mature height of ten to twenty feet.Of the many species, all are different.Some are super short.
Some have flat leaves.Some
have color below the leaves.
Most have thin trunks and very few get over 20 feet.There's a perfect Hawaiian Palm for anyone. These are way
too big and tall for mail order but can be trucked. We have about
eight different species of Pritchardia in large sizes.
REGULAR PRICE 24 INCH BOX SIZE $750
TEN DAY SPECIAL 24 INCH BOX SIZE $600
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 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 $550 TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $475
These 20g plants are about 10-12 years old -
super slow growing. They are shown in the first six photos below.The last two photos are by Daryl Occonor AU
and TS at RPS.
PHOENIX RUPICOLA THE CLIFF DATE PALM
MEDIUM SIZE -THINNER TRUNK THAN CANARY
FAIRLY COLD HARDY TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 GALLON SIZE
I don't know if you've looked for this species, but the Cliff
Date Palm is not so easy to find. It is native to India
and is about half the size of the Canary Island Palm in terms of
trunk diameter and mature height. Also, the crown is much
smaller. It is an armed species and has other
characteristics of Phoenix like the induplicate leaflets
(water held "in" - V shaped ). But, many think this is the
prettiest of all the Date Palms. It typically gets fifteen
to twenty-five feet tall. The leaves are very pretty and
green. The crown is not overly large. Leaves curve
downwards.Growth
rate is medium, it tolerates full sun and is cold hardy into the
mid-twenties or lower. Shown here are our 15 gallon size
which are quitelarge for their pots. And, we're putting
them on sale.
REGULAR PRICE 15 GALLON $225 TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 GALLON $195
Remember to mention this Special for this discount.
The isolated palm in the last row is from Balboa Park, San Diego.
DYPSIS SPECIES
SUCKERING PALM WITH ANTICIPATED MEDIUM SIZED TRUNKS
SHOULD TOLERATE SOME SUN TEN DAY SPECIAL
15G SIZE
Many of you are familiar with the genus
Dypsis. Almost all are native to Madagascar. There are over
200 species. Some are single trunk - others suckers. Heights
are variable from short to very tall. Most tolerate some degree of
or full sun. All are good growers and almost all will live in our
area. The palm on special is a Dypsis and it is
suckering. I'd anticipate a height of at least 15 feet with canes
about the size of your ankle or calf. It's already showing nice
color in the inner crown area as shown. I cannot show a mature
palm as I don't know the exact species.
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15G AS SHOWN $195
This size is almost too big for standard mail
order.
HEDYSCEPE CANTERBURYANA FROM LORD HOWE ISLAND
SILVER CROWN SHAFT - SILVER TRUNK UMBRELLA SHAPED CROWN OF LEAVES ONE OF PRETTIEST PALM TREES AROUND
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 GALLON SIZE
We have available some nice 15g plants of Hedyscepe canterburyana. This
single trunk palm has a silver crown shaft, silver trunk (in shade) with
prominent rings. It is native to medium elevations in the
mountains of Lord Howea Island (home of the Kentia Palm). It is
single trunk. Mature height is about 20 feet. They fruit
here and seeds are large and red in color. Along our coast here it
takes full sun but also does well in part day sun or strong filtered
light. Trunks are beefier in sun. Cold tolerance is about 25
degrees. When folks see this plant in person, most agree it is one
of the most desirable palms around. We
are putting our 15g size on special -
shown in first six photos. This size is about seven years old.
Yes, they are slow growing!
REGULAR PRICE 15G $250 TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 GALLON $210
Remember: Mention this Special for this
discount.
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.
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 $20 more than a band sized plant.
REGULAR PRICE 5 GALLON $125 TEN DAY SPECIAL THESE 5 GALLON $75
Just remember to mention this Special. The first garden photo is
c/o Wikipedia and the second is by friend Justen Dobbs.
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 $125 TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON SIZE $100 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.
SIMILAR TO PTYCHOSPERMA
ELEGANS
BUT FASTER GROWING
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON SIZE 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 5
gallon sized plants on special for ten days.
REGULAR PRICE 5G $125
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5G $95
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.
DYPSIS PSAMMOPHILA
RARE MADAGASCAR PALM
JUVENILE GREEN TO RED STEMS
LATER BLACK TRUNKS WITH WHITE CROWN SHAFTS
TEN DAY SPECIAL 2 GALLON SIZE
This is a small to medium sized, suckering palm from Eastern Madagascar.
It gets to a height of about 12 to 15 feet and the leaves are keeled.
When young, juvenile leaf stems and the base of the trunk have a
prominent red color. Later with age and trunk growth, the trunks
turn black or near black in color. At the top of these dark stems
are powder white crown shafts. Leaves are green, slightly keeled
and gently curved.It is
known to be a variable species.Larger plants are quite attractive.This is a filtered light species with cold tolerance into the
upper twenties F. range. The 2 gallon on sale are shown in the
first 5 photos. The 6th and 7th photo are of large 5g size.
REGULAR PRICE 2 GALLON $75
TEN DAY SPECIAL 2 GALLON $65
Note: Just mention this Blog Only Special
for this price when you purchase. My thanks to Tobias Spanner from
RPS for his photos of the mature plants.
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 ONE 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.
They are about two years old. 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 ONE GALLON $85
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $70
Remember: Mention this Blog Only Special when you purchase.
These can be mail ordered - weather permitting.
ARCHONTOPHOENIX
MAXIMA LARGEST OF THE KING PALMS
BAND SIZE WITH TWO OR THREE PLANTS/POT TEN DAY SPECIAL
BAND SIZE
By popular demand I have put this great palm on special. This is the
largest of the King Palm family. It got its name "maxima" by the flower
size, but most have found it to be an aggressive grower, have a larger
trunk and get taller than the other species of King Palms. It does have
silver on the underside of the leaves. The crown shaft is sort of a
yellow, sometimes blue color. It is a quick growing pinnate palm native
to Australia. It's rare to see them available and also hard to find
good photos of this species. I wish to than L.N. below for his picture
of a mature tree. The plants I'm putting on special are band size.
Most are multiples. In the photos below, I'm showing 15 gallon plants
as well, but they are not on special right now. One shows the
prominent glaucous color of the back of the leaves.
REGULAR PRICE BAND $55
TEN DAY SPECIAL BAND SIZE $47.50
Remember: Mention this Special for your discount. Of note, ourArchontophoenix
"teracarpa"is probably a larger King Palm but still
escapes exact species identification. The mature photograph is by
Luke Nancarrow.
DIOON EDULE
SMALL TO MEDIUM SIZED MEXICAN CYCAD
VERY COLD HARDY – LOVES FULL SUN
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS ACTUAL 15 GALLON PLANT
Dioon edule is a typically small to medium sized sun-loving
cycad from Mexico. There are known to be about six different
varieties of this species - all from different localities. Leaves
are typically green to blue green. Leaflets at pointed at the end
and otherwise un-armed. Dioon edule is one of the few cycads
that tolerates hot direct desert sun. The Sago Palm can't claim
this ability. Cold tolerance is excellent, being able to take cold
weather into the teens F. The plant on special here is in a 15
gallon container, grown from seed and has a 5 inch caudex.It can be mail ordered in a big box.
REGULAR PRICE THIS ACTUAL CYCAD $400
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS ACTUAL CYCAD $325
Remember to mention this Special for your discount when you purchase.
Mail order possible
ENCEPHALARTOS ARENARIUS
RARE SOUTH AFRICAN CYCAD
MEDIUM SIZE MATURE - LIKES COASTAL SUN
A GREAT GARDEN CYCAD
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS ACTUAL CYCAD BELOW
Encephalartos arenarius is from the coastal dunes
and forest close to Alexandria in the Eastern Cape. This species
is small to medium in mature size. Leaf length can range from one
to two meters (i.e. three to six feet approximately) depending on
cultivar and exposure to sun. Like many of the Encephalartos from
the Eastern Cape, this species is variable in color, size and leaf
type. E. arenarius can range in color from a dull green to a powdery
white color (bearing a likeness to E. horridus). The plant shown
below is more of a green leaf variety. It is in a 15 gallon pot
with a 3 inch caudex. It prefers a well draining soil. Speed
of growth of this cycad is good. You could expect to have a nice garden
sized plant in five to eight years.
TEN
REGULAR PRICE THIS ACTUAL CYCAD $495
DAY SPECIAL THIS ACTUAL CYCAD $395
Remember to mention this Blog Special for your discount when you order.
Mail order possible in a large box.
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 $415
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
LIGULARIA
TUSSILANGINEA AKA FARFUGIUM JAPONICUM GIGANTEUM THE LEOPARD PLANT LILY-LIKE, FLAT GREEN LEAVES
YELLOW BLOSSOMS IN FALL TAKES SUN - LIKES WATER TEN DAY
SPECIAL NICE 5 GALLON
This is an interesting plant we propagate
ourselves from seeds of existing plants. They form small clusters
of shiny green leaf plants that don't get over 18 inches. The new
name (Farfugium giganteum) would lead one to think that the
leaves are "huge' but they are not. Average leaf width is about 8
inches. 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. 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 have other
sizes but are offering really nice 5g on sale.
REGULAR
PRICE 5G $65 TEN DAY SPECIAL 5G $55
Remember: mention this Special for your
discount when you purchase.
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
CORDYLINE FRUITICOSA RED SISTER
NEAR MATURE LARGE SPECIMEN CLUMPS
GREAT INTENSE COLOR FOR
THE GARDEN
TEN DAY SPECIAL LARGE SQUAT 15 GALLON SIZE
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 acclimated
to coastal full sun. Most don't get much over six to seven feet
tall. They have thin trunks and can take a freeze with some
damage. Severe cold will kill them. They usually survive
temperatures in the mid to upper twenties F. The variety shown below has
predominant red leaves and are the “Red Sister” variety.The unusual thing about these plants is their near mature size.You never see them available like this.Some in the pots are overhead.But, we only have a handful of these.I would recommend bright filtered light or full sun if you are
near the coast. Of note, all
containers have three to four different individual plants.
REGULAR PRICE THESE LARGE 15 GALLON $200
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS VARIETY THIS SIZE $175
Remember to mention this Blog Special price at the time of purchase.
MONDAY, 28 MARCH, 2022
ENCEPHALARTOS IN HABITAT
RUGGED TERRAIN IN SOUTH AFRICA
A PICTORIAL PRESENTATION OF HABITAT CONDITIONS
ALL PHOTOS FROM THE WILD
Yesterday, a long time supporter and friend of the nursery visited us to
give me many photographs he had taken of Encephalartos in the
wild in South Africa. He is M.R. and did give me permission to share
the pictures with you. The point of this presentation is to not show
you individual species or characteristics of a given plant. Rather I am
trying to demonstrate the very rugged and rough terrain that these
prized plants endure in the wild. They are obviously not pruned,
fertilized or watered. They take what Nature gives them. And, they
have survived for hundreds of million of years. They live on cliffs,
between rocks, in grassy fields and atop mountains. You may notice
black trunks on some, the result of fires sweeping through the area.
You'll see old leaves handing below a crown of newer leaves. You'll see
that these plants seem to thrive hanging over rock embankments and on
cliffs. They just seem to find a spot and grow there. Hopefully you'll
appreciate that this is a surviving genus of plants and certainly worth
protecting in the wild.
DYPSIS LUTESCENS
THE ARECA PALM
SQUAT 20 GALLON JUST IN
VERY DIFFICULT TO FIND LATELY
THE BEST "NEIGHBOR BLOCKER" PLANT
TEN DAY SPECIAL SQUAT 20 GALLON 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 – sometimes a bit taller or
shorter.Cold hardiness is
into the mid-twenties F.
Most people in our localities can grow them.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 offering nice squat 20g plants on special for ten days.
We only have limited numbers.They are about 8 feet tall in their pots. Please note that
this size plants have not been available for at least four months and
will sell out quickly.
REGULAR PRICE THIS SIZE $475
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $400
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.
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.
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.
REGULAR PRICE 15 GALLON $250 TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 GALLON SIZE $225
We only have limited numbers available.
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
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.
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 $200
Mention this Special for your discount.
ROYSTONEA REGIA THE CUBAN ROYAL PALM
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON SIZE
FOR DESCRIPTION SEE ABOVE
REGULAR PRICE 5G
$125 TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON $100
Remember to mention this Blog Special to get
this price when you purchase
CHAMBEYRONIA MACROCARPA
THE FLAME THROWER PALM
NEW RED EMERGING LEAF
DARK GREEN CROWN SHAFT TEN DAY SPECIAL SQUAT 15 GALLON SIZE
What good fortune is it that New Caledonia
can claim to be the home of all Chambeyronia. Included is this
species, C. macrocarpa. It is a slow growing, pinnate, crown
shafted palm that gets to a height of about 30 feet. It has a dark
green to green-black crown shaft. Compare this to C. hookeri above
with it's yellow crown shaft. Leaves are wide, thick and leathery
to the touch. With good culture, maybe you can get three new
leaves a year. About one in twenty plants fail to throw a new red
leaf - rather, it remains green. This is just bad luck and there's
no way to predict which will do this. Shown here are our squat 15
gallon plants we're putting on sale. We do have other sizes
available. Coastal sun is tolerated although strong filtered light
is ok for most areas. This is a great garden palm.
REGULAR
PRICE THESE SQUAT 15 GALLON $225 TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $200 Just mention this special when you buy.
I thank TS at RPS for usage of his photo below.
CHAMAEDOREA BENZEI 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 $125
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5G $100
CHAMBEYRONIA HOOKERI THE BLONDE FLAME THROWER PALM
GORGEOUS PALM FROM NEW CALEDONIA
USUALLY HAVE 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. Here's some facts about this species:
• Growth habit and care about the same as macrocarpa
• Along the coast will tolerate full sun if you're are not too far
inland
• Crown shaft is yellow-tan colored and quite prominent
• Cold tolerance is about 23 degrees
• Growth rate on this species like macrocarpa is slow to
medium but improves once planted in the ground.
• Trunk diameter is about 8 inches typically and overall height of
mature plants is about 25 feet
• Leaflets are shiny green, thick and sturdy, and quite wide as
shown
• Like macrocarpa, about 95% of the time throws newly
emerging red leaf as shown here. Rarely a plant will not throw new
red leaves and there's no way of predicting this.
• Also makes a great interior palm inside the home
REGULAR PRICE 15 GALLON SIZE $225 TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 GALLON SIZE $200
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.
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 $95
Just mention this Blog Special for your discount when you purchase.
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 $125
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $95
Remember to mention this Blog Special at the time
of purchase for this discounted price.
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.
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)
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 $55
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!
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 $50
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 $245
ENCEPHALARTOS WHITELOCKII LARGER CENTRAL AFRICAN CYCAD
LONG UPRIGHT LEAVES
TEN DAY SPECIAL LARGE 5 GALLON PLANTS
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
putting on special are in 5 gallon containers and have caudexes
of 4 to 5 inches.
They are about 8 years old and very nice. This is the perfect size for
putting in the garden.
They’ll be overhead in a few years.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. Some of these are a 15 g size plant.
This means you can get one by mail order without having to pay
for shipping of a 15g pot.
REGULAR PRICE THESE 5 GALLON THIS SIZE $550
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE IN 5 GALLON $425
These are a shippable size but would take a tall box.I only have a handful available and they won’t last long.
LYCHEE FRUIT - JUVENILE PLANTS FOR SALE
EXOTIC TROPICAL FRUIT
CAN BE GROWN IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
TEN DAY SPECIAL ONE GALLON SIZE
Litchi chinensis is
native to provinces in China. It is being grown commercially in
China, India and nearby countries. The unusual fruit produced has
been enjoyed by people for over ten centuries. Mature trees can
get over thirty feet tall. The fruit is pink to red and spiny.
The fruit inside is clear and gelatinous. The taste is very
tropical. It tolerates full sun and temperatures into the upper
twenties F. The plants shown here were grown from seed. They
are 12 to 18 inches tall in one gallon pots. They can be mail
ordered. They have seen a freeze at our nursery. The fruit
photo is c/o Wikipedia.
REGULAR PRICE 1 GALLON $50
DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $42.50 I only have several for sale. They
can be mail ordered.
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.
REGULAR PRICE 15G $175 TEN DAY SPECIAL 15G $155
Remember: Mention this Blog Special for this price when you
purchase.
And, like all big leafy tropical plants, prevent snail invasions which
can eat holes in the leaves. The garden photo is c/o weedbuster
website in NZ and Sunset Website.
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.
BOUGAINVILLEA
PINK AND GOLD
CLIMBING AND COLORFUL VINE
TEN DAY
SPECIAL 5 GALLON SIZE
Historically, we haven't grown a lot of
Bougainvillea but recently have had more and more requests for them.
Apparently there's a shortage of them on the market. So, I brought in
two colors in 5 gallon size - dark pink and gold. Both are being trained
on vertical sticks. These vines are rapid growers and, in a matter of a
few years, completely cover a fence of trellis. Leaves are green and
stems have sturdy sharp spines. They like sun but will be defoliated by
a significant freeze. The garden photo is c/o Wikipedia.
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON SIZE $50
LACE FERN MICROLEPIA STRIGOSA
SOFT FERN, FULL LOOK TWO TO THREE FEET TALL MATURE TEN DAY SPECIAL
5 GALLON SIZE
Country or area of origin: Asia
and Hawaii Mature height: Averages
2 to 3 feet Sun Requirements: Filtered
light Cold Tolerance: Low
20's F. Water Requirements: Medium
Rate of Growth: Medium
Size shown: 5
gallon Comments: This fern is is quite full and lush.
It is typically about 3 feet tall and in clumps. It spreads by
making rhizomes. It's fluffy and soft with green leaves. It
makes a good filler plant for the garden floor between large overhead
trees.
TEN DAY SPECIAL LARGE 5 GALLON $55
MOTHER FERN ASPLENIUM BULBIFERUM
FULL GREEN FERN WITH SOFT LEAVES TEN DAY SPECIAL 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 5 GALLON SIZE $55
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.
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 limited selection of sizes in recent times. This is due to an
industry wide shortage. Hopefully it'll get better over time.
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.
VEITCHIA ARECINA
EXOTIC MEDIUM TO TALL PINNATE SUN PALM
CAN BE GROWN IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
RARE SPECIES - SELDOM SEE FOR SALE
TEN DAY SPECIAL SINGLE & MULTIPLE 15G SIZE
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 large 15g plants which we're
putting on special. The plant I’m showing today is a single but we
also have multiples of 2 or 3 plants per pot.
There are quite a few people who are growing this species in the coastal
strip in our area. The first 6 photos show the 15g single plants
on sale. Following are mature garden plants.
REGULAR PRICE 15G $225
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15G SIZE $200
Please mention this Blog Only Special prior to purchase
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!
KING PALM ARCHONTOPHOENIX CUNNINGHAMIANA
MEDIUM TO TALL, FULL OR PART DAY SUN
TEN DAY SPECIAL SINGLE OR TRIPLE 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 triples
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.
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.
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!
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 $125 TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $100
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 $125
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $85
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 a year ago and are well-rooting.
REGULAR PRICE 5 GALLON $125
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $95
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 $150
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $125
This species will take coastal sun. Cold tolerance is unknown at
this time but many of you can grow it.
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 5 GALLON $125 TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON $100 Mention this Blog Special for you discount when
you purchase.
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 $125
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $100
Mention this Special for your discount.
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 $125
TEN DAY SPECIAL FIVE GALLON $100
PTYCHOSPERMA ELEGANS
THE SOLITAIRE PALM - NATIVE TO AUSTRALIA
ELEGANT SINGLE TRUNK SPECIES
CROWN SHAFT - THIN TRUNK - MEDIUM HEIGHT
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON SIZE
This single trunk palm species is native to the Northern Territory and
Queensland in Australia. It has a rather thin trunk that typically
is six to eight inches thick. Leaves are about six feet long.
The crown shaft is silver green in color and the leaves are green.
Mature height is about 25 feet on average. It tolerates
temperatures into the 20's F. I've been growing one in my garden
for about 40 years. It's still gorgeous. Some plant them as
small colonies, two or three together. We're putting our 5g size
on special. It's been a while since we've offered this species or
size. The plant shown below is a double but most we have are singles.
REGULAR PRICE 5G $125
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5G SIZE $100
Remember to mention this Special. These can be mail ordered.
CHAMAEDOREA
DECKERIANA RARE AND EXOTIC
SINGLE TRUNK SHADE PALM
SIMPLE BIFED GREEN LEAVES
SEMI-DWARF SPECIES TEN DAY SPECIAL 2 GALLON SIZE
This is a rare, single stem, exotic appearing
species from Costa Rica and Panama. It has a thin trunk and entire
leaf with a bifid terminal end. The leaves are also prominently
plicated. It is a semi-dwarf species, attaining a typical height
of six feet or a bit more. The leaf is very thin and will show
brown tipping with high salt content in the water. Its cold
tolerance is down to about a freeze. It is a shade species.
It is a rare palm and difficult to find. I don't have any habitat
pictures but am showing a garden photo by an unknown author on
PalmTalk. It wants filtered light and would do be in a frost free
garden. These species are winter repots so I’m offering a very
discounted price on them.
REGULAR PRICE 2 GALLON $75
TEN DAY SPECIAL 2 GALLON SIZE $60
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.
COCONUT QUEEN PALM
ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL WHEN MATURE
FIRST TIME AVAILABLE THIS SIZE IN TEN YEARS!
SYAGRUS ROMANZOFFIANA X SCHIZOPHYLLA
TEN DAY SPECIAL BAND SIZED PLANTS
This interesting hybrid originated in Thailand by a grower and
propagator of rare palms. It is a cross between the common Queen
Palm and an unusual type of palm from the same genus, Syagrus
schizophylla. The offspring have proven to be quite beautiful
and have good cold tolerance. These will be a medium sized palm.
The trunk will be thinner than the normal Queen and the overall size
will be less. The attached photos of near mature plants show how
pretty it is. Note that they do not resemble what we all know as the
Queen Palm. Some say they seem more to resemble a Coconut Palm.
For many years now we’ve only had large plants for sale.This is because the hybridizer is no longer making hybrid seeds.But, a different hybridizer has done this cross and now we can
offer young plants at a semi-affordable price.
This hybrid likes full sun, is a medium rate grower and has a cold
hardiness estimated to be in the low 20's F. Mature height should
be about 25 feet.
TEN DAY SPECIAL BAND SIZE $85
This hybrid palm has never been cheap.In more recent times many enthusiasts have not be able to afford
to get one.So, here’s
their chance.
RHOPALOSTYLIS SAPIDA
THE NIKAU PALM
NEW ZEALAND PALM - BULGING CROWN SHAFT
A FAVORITE OF ALL
TEN DAY SPECIAL BAND SIZE
Native stands of Rhopalostylis
sapida are
found in temperate parts of New Zealand and also on coastal areas of
Chatham and South Islands. In these localities it is found in
shaded forests and in the more moist bottoms of mountainous gullies.
One does not see it at high elevation where severe cold may be seen.
Rather it's in the coastal and warmer regions. Being a slow
growing species, it is reported that it takes ten to fifteen years in
habitat before one begins to see a formed trunk. One report done
by the New Zealand government reported that it took forty years to show
trunk and that ten meter trees were 200 years old. The point here
is that, as a species, the Nikau Palm is slow growing in its natural
habitat. Soil in the area is good draining and rainfall is ample
This is a single trunk palm that has green, upright leaves. The
hallmarks of this plant are the upright pointing leaves and the swollen
crown shaft. Almost always, the crown shaft is prominently larger
in diameter than the trunk. The trunk has rings from old leaf
attachments. Overall height after many decades is 25 to 35 feet
or, on old specimens, even more. Trunk diameter is eight to twelve
inches. Leaves are usually eight to twelve feet long. Growth
rate is slow. Of note, we’re putting starter plants – seedlings in
bands on a Ten Day Special.
.
REGULAR PRICE BAND $55
TEN DAY SPECIAL BAND $45
Mention this Blog Only Special at the time of purchase for this
discounted price. This size is a piece of cake to ship.
ENCEPHALARTOS TRISPINOSUS
BLUE SOUTH AFRICAN CYCAD
SOUGHT AFTER - SPINY LEAFLETS
LOVES SUN AND PRETTY COLD HARDY
TEN DAY SPECIAL NICE ONE GALLON 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 and a green form.But, by far, most are brilliantly blue.It likes full sun and is cold hardy to about 22 degrees F.
We’re putting four year old one gallons on sale.There are limited numbers.These one gallon sized plants are easy to ship.
REGULAR PRICE BAND SIZE $100
TEN DAY SPECIAL BAND SIZE $85
Remember to mention this Blog Special for your discount.
CYCAS DEBAOENSIS
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.
DIOON CALIFANOI
MEDIUM SIZED MEXICAN CYCAD
KEELED, ARCHING GRAY-GREEN LEAVES
TEN DAY SPECIAL VERY NICE 15 GALLON PLANT
There is some type of seductive quality to this rare species – Dioon
califanloi. I think it's because of the compact, rigid, keeled
and curved leaves. The leaves are very distinct and different -
and very appealing. This is a species that takes on the mature
appearance over time. As a young plant you might think it's a
"ho-hummer". But, as it ages, it develops its traditional
appearance and gets more attractive. Leaves are four to five feet
long. In a domestic situation, a plant with a three foot trunk
would be enormous. It takes full sun and is cold hardy into the
lower 20's F.The plant on
sale is in a 15g container and has a 6 inch caudex with a 2 inch pup.
REGULAR PRICE THIS ACTUAL 15 GALLON CYCAD $825
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS ACTUAL 15 GALLON CYCAD $695
Remember to mention this Blog Special for this price when you purchase.
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.
EPIDENDRON ORCHID
PINK – PURPLE BLOSSOM
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.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 $45
Just mention this Special at the time of purchase for this
discounted price.
WEDNESDAY, 23 MARCH, 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.
ENCEPHALARTOS HORRIDUS
SUPER BLUE SO AFRICAN CYCAD
VARIOUS SIZES AVAILABLE
LOVES SUN ALONG THE COAST
ONE OF MOST POPULAR CYCADS AROUND!
By far, the most popular rare cycad we sell isEncephalartos
horridus. I don't know if it's the gnarly, spiny leaflets that
thrills people. Or, the smaller size. Or, the intense blue color.
But, somehow people love this plant and we can hardly keep them in
stock. It is slow growing, has prominent barbs on the edge of the
leaflets and has a small crown width - usually five feet or less. A two
foot trunk would be about it's maximum caudex height. It can sucker.
Along the coast it likes full sun - in the desert, a few hours. Cold
hardiness is about 22 degrees F. Shown here are a 5g, 25g and some band
sized seedlings. The last two pictures are of garden plants. Of note,
because of this species popularity, we often run out on certain sizes.
You might want to check out an almost identical species,Encephalartos
trispinosus. We have a
good supply of them.
RAVENEA JULIETIAE
AN EXTREMELY RARE PALM FROM MADAGASCAR
LAST CHANCE TO GET ONE
THIN TRUNK, UPRIGHT ARCHING GREEN LEAVES
TEN DAY SPECIAL LARGE 15 & 25 GALLON SIZES
This is a rather thin trunked, tall pinnate palm that is rarely seen and
native to eastern Madagascar. How I found out about this species
has always made this species special to me. About twenty-five
years ago at a meeting in Florida, just before the book, Palms of
Madagascar, was released, I met and talked to its authors, John
Dransfield and Henk Benjtee, both of Kew Gardens in the U.K. Both
of these taxonomists and field researchers had heard about this unusual Ravenea species.
They drove for hours trying to get a look at it, always with no results.
Out of frustration, they stopped the car on a remote dirt road, got out
the binoculars and started an intense scanning of the horizon, hoping
for a glimpse of this yet to be described species. With them was
Henk's wife, Julie. In frustration, they were about to give up
their search. Then, Henk's wife pointed to a large specimen just
feet from the car and by the side of the road. She said, "Maybe
it's this one". And, it was! Right in front of them was the
specimen they used to describe this species. And, because of her
"assistance", it was named after Julie.
Trunk height is thirty feet with a diameter of only about six inches.
Leaves are recurved a bit and leaflets are widely spaced. Leaf
color is green and leaflets are thin.The leaf stem is green and also thin.We've found this species to be very slow growing. Most
would grow it in coastal sun or at least part day sun. Cold
tolerance is unknown but appears to be in at least the upper 20's F.
This species is near impossible to find.And, because seeds are no longer available and can’t be gotten
from habitat anymore, this species is essentially impossible to find.We’re offering five plants on special – #3 15g and #2 25g plants.
These plants cam from a private collection as we sold out of them last
year. All are large relatively large for their containers
and an estimated 15 years old from seed. This is probably the last time
you’ll see them at this Blog.
TEN DAY SPECIAL
NICE 15 GALLON $350
Mature plant photos below by TS at RPS and friend Rolf Kyburz from
Australia. Remember, it's a dioecious species and you need both
sexes to get seeds. Importation of seeds is not happening for
about five years or more. I anticipate these will be
gone quickly.
RAVENEA JULIETIAE
AN EXTREMELY RARE PALM FROM MADAGASCAR
LAST CHANCE TO GET ONE
THIN TRUNK, UPRIGHT ARCHING GREEN LEAVES
TEN DAY SPECIAL LARGE 25 GALLON SIZE
FOR
DESCRIPTION, SEE ABOVE
TEN DAY SPECIAL LARGE 25G SIZE $650
Habitat photo c/o H.B., RBG Kew
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 $225 TEN DAY
SPECIAL 15 GALLON SIZE $200
Remember: Mention this Special for this price!
HOWEA BELMOREANA THE BELMORE SENTRY PALM / CURLY PALM
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 $225
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15G $195
VARIEGATED RHAPIS EXCELSA EXOTIC - TEND TO BE SMALL, MINIATURE PALMS
DON'T LIKE TOO MUCH
NITROGEN LIMITED SUPPLIES AVAILABLE TEN DAY
SPECIAL 7 GALLON PLANT
This is another post to remind readers that we still offer a good
supply of the highly coveted variegated Rhapis
excelsa.
Known as the "Gems of the Orient", these striking plants typically have
yellow or white variegation on green leaves. Most plants at mature
size are three to six feet. There are many exotic varieties - most
popular in Japan where affluent collectors compete to obtain the most
striking plants. Propagation is by divisions only. So, one
must mother plants for divisions so you'd have a plant to sell.
The plant on Ten Day
Special is from a cutting from a mother plant. It's well
established and has attractive white longitudinal stripes on a green
leaflet. It's in a 7 gallon pot and can be shipped. It's
shown in the first five photos followed by other pictures of nursery
plants/leaves. These white stripes are on some but not all
leaflets. The plant shown here will sucker over time. Also,
one must be careful to "starve" these variegates as too much Nitrogen
will drown out the variegation.
WIDE GREEN LEAFLETS – THIN GREEN TRUNK TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON
PLANTS
This palm is an understory species from Mexico, Guatemala and Honduras.
It gets to a height of ten to fifteen feet with a thin trunk of about an
inch or a bit more. It has wide, irregularly spaced leaflets on
leaves that can get over five feet long. These leaflets can be up
to six inches wide and come to a prominent "drip tip" at their ends.
The trunk is thin and prominently ringed.I'm also showing an old photo of a more mature plant’s female
flower with near-mature black seeds. This is one super attractive
species.In terms of
culture, it is a shade loving species. So, one would plant it
under canopy. It would probably look great as a small colony of
three or four plants. Cold tolerance is into the mid to upper
twenties F. It is a rare species to see in gardens but is worth
seeking out.We’re
putting 5 gallon on Special.
REGULAR PRICE 5 GALLON $125 TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $100
Our 5g plants are shown in the first six
pictures. The tall outdoor photo is of a tall 20 gallon plant.
This is followed by a photo of that female blossom with seeds.
HOWEA BELMOREANA THE SENTRY OR UMBRELLA PALM
ANOTHER PALM FROM LORD HOW ISLAND TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON SIZE
There is a second endemic species of Howea
on Lord Howe Island. This is Howea belmoreana. Common
names used to describe this species include the Sentry Palm, the Belmore
Palm, the "Kentia Palm", and even the Umbrella Palm. However, the
name "Kentia Palm" is usually used to refer to the H. forsteriana. Howea
belmoreana comes from a higher elevation in its natural habitat
compared to the H. forsteriana. And, given this fact, one
might expect that this species is a little more cold tolerant.
Most growers have found this to be true, tolerating temperatures to
about 25 degrees F.
The main difference between this palm and the
standard Kentia is that the crown of leaves are quite curved pointing
downwards toward the grown. This gives the crown an overall
umbrella appearance. Like the H. forsteriana, the Belmore
Palm doesn't like full sun if away from the Coast and is rather slow
growing. Most find it to be slower than the regular Kentia Palm.
Culture is similar and there is little data on the transplant of this
species, but I suspect it will perform about the same as the standard
Kentia.
REGULAR PRICE 5 GALLON $125 TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON $95
Please mention this Special at the time of
purchase.
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
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 band size plants.They are about 2 feet tall in their pots.Some are already suckering.This size can be mail ordered no problem.
REGULAR PRICE BAND SIZE $55
TEN DAY SPECIAL BAND SIZE $47.50
Remember: Mention this Special for this Blog Only discounted
price. The 7th photo is c/o TS at RPS.
ENCEPHALARTOS PAUCIDENTATUS
MEDIUM TO LARGE RARE SOUTH AFRICAN CYCAD
UPRIGHT GREEN LEAVES
TEN DAY SPECIAL GOOD SIZED 15G CYCAD
This rare cycad is native to Swaziland, northern South Africa. It
is known as one of the most attractive of all the green cycads. It does
great in Southern California but is rare and hard to find. New
leaves tend to be upright. Most pronounced is the "frost"
appearance of leaves as shown below. This is from small hairs on
the leaflets. Compared to other cycads leaflets are fairly thin –
and they carry spines.It
makes a medium to large mature specimen. Mature size can be over
fifteen feet with 6 to 10 foot green leaves. Along the coast it’ll take
full sun. Far inland I’d recommend limited sun. Cold tolerance is down
to the low 20’s F.The plant
on Special is in a 15g pot and has an 8 inch caudex.
REGULAR PRICE THIS ACTUAL 15 GALLON CYCAD $1280
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS ACTUAL PLANT $880
Below I'm showing photos of a large specimen at the nursery.We have another of this species in a 25g pot and a few seedlings.
ENCEPHALARTOS LEHMANNII
A BLUE SOUTH AFRICAN CYCAD
NO SPINES ON THE LEAFLETS TEN DAY SPECIAL:
BAND SIZE
This is a popular blue cycad from the Eastern
Cape area of South Africa. I say this because some people don't like
spines and prickles. The leaflets of this species are narrow with only
a point at the end. The leaves and crown are very neat and uniform.
The nearest species to this one is Encephalartos princeps. Trunks
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 sometimes strongly
curled. On occasion, they'll almost do a 180 or more degree re-curve.
Leaf color in sun 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 are the band size which we're putting on sale. Plants have
three, sometimes four leaves. These are a piece of cake to ship, but
only within the U.S. Be aware that we have limited numbers and are
repotting them into cit pots / 5 gallon presently and these won't be
ready until next summer.
REGULAR PRICE BAND SIZE $65 TEN DAY SPECIAL
BAND SIZE $55
Remember: Mention this Blog Only Special when you purchase.
ENCEPHALARTOS LONGIFOLIUS –
BLUE FORM
MEDIUM TO LARGE RARE SOUTH AFRICAN CYCAD
BLUE STACKED LEAFLETS - MINIMAL IF ANY SPINES
TEN DAY SPECIAL BAND SIZE
This rare South African cycad is also from the Eastern Cape region of
South Africa. It is a good sized cycad with leaf color variable
from dark green to brilliant blue. The seedlings on sale should be
a nice blue form.Trunks
can reach a height of twelve feet or more. Leaf lengths are four
to six feet with stacking leaflets and minimal if any spines when
mature. Leaves are often curled downward toward their ends.
It loves full sun along the coast but in desert areas would want a few
hours of sun. Cold tolerance is about 22 degrees F.
The seedlings on sale are in band containers (3 x 3 x 9 inches).They’d benefit from a year or two in a one or two gallon pot
before putting them in the ground.They are easy to mail order within the U.S. The band
size is shown in the first six photos.
REGULAR PRICE BAND SIZE $65
TEN DAY SPECIAL BAND SIZE $55
Remember to mention this Blog Only Special at the time of purchase to
get this price!
DIOON
SPINULOSUM A CUSTOMER FAVORITE CYCAD
FILTERED
LIGHT IN GARDEN OR INSIDE THE HOME GREEN LEAVES, ELEGANT TEN DAY SPECIAL LARGE ONE GALLON
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. With age, this can
be more. Leaves are green and mildly armed. Leaf length is
about six feet. My preference is to grow this species in filtered
light. Cold tolerance is into the mid twenties F. At the
nursery we usually have a good selection of this species from small to
large. We’re putting oversized 1 gallon on special.Most have caudexes of 3 to 4 inches.Easy to ship.
TEN DAY SPECIAL LARGE ONE GALLON $85.
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.
The only other Pandanus that we’ve had luck with is P.
furcatus, which we don’t have available.All the other species have failed for us outdoors.
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 $185 TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 GALLON $165
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$165
Just mention this special when purchasing to get this price.
MONDAY, MARCH 21, 2022
SYAGRUS OLERACEA
THE "SKINNY QUEEN PALM"
PLUMOSE GREEN LEAVES
MOST PREFER IT TO THE COMMON QUEEN PALM
NICE 5G PLANTS AVAILABLE
This single trunk species is from Brazil and is
fairly tall, easily over 30 feet. Habitat specimens are up to 60 feet,
similar to the common Queen Palm. But, this species has a super narrow
trunk as shown here. It is light colored and has rings. Leaves are
plumose and arch. It is a sun species with cold hardiness into the
mid-twenties F. There are quite a few nice specimens in the Southern CA
area. Shown here are large 5g plants. We have only limited supplies
available. You can see from its appearance why so many people prefer it
to the common Queen Palm.
From a private grower we have gotten in this
really impressiveAlocasiathat
struck my fancy. It has super dark, essentially black stems. And, the
black continues up into the leaf on the underside veins. We tried one
outdoors about two months ago - sort of an experiment to see how it
would do with winter. And, it had no damage with our low this year at
34 degrees F. So, I got the last two or three to offer to customers.
These are in 5g pots and stand about four feet tall. I anticipate it'll
be an understory plant with filtered light. I suspect a freeze would
damage them. Although just a guess, I'd say mature height will be about
six feet. No one knows presently the species name of this plant. As
mentioned, available only for a short time in very limited number.
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 $550 TEN DAY SPECIAL 25 GALLON $475
Remember: Mention this Blog Special when you purchase.
RHAPIS MULTIFIDA A RARE TYPE OF LADY PALM
ONE OF THE BEST PALMS FOR INSIDE
GREAT GARDEN PLANT AS WELL TEN DAY SPECIAL 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.
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.
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.
KENTIOPSIS OLIVIFORMIS
SINGLE TRUNK, MEDIUM MATURE SIZE
A GREAT CROWN SHAFTED PALM FOR SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 GALLON PLANTS
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. Leaf
color is green as is the crown shaft.Leaves are held in a upright manner.It can also be grown in part day sun or strong filtered
light. Shown here is the 15 gallon size we're putting on special.These plants are about seven or so years old.Growth rate is good. We have a reasonable assortment of
smaller sizes available as well as other Kentiopsis species.This species is highly recommended in So Cal.
REGULAR PRICE 15 GALLON SIZE $225
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 GALLON $200
Remember: Mention this Blog Special for your discount.
SYNECANTHUS FIBROSUS THE JELLYBEAN PALM
SHADE PREFERRED - THIN TRUNK SLOW GROWING - MATURE HEIGHT 10 TO 12 FEET TEN DAY SPECIAL 20 YEAR OLD PALM
This near impossible to find single trunk palm
has a mature height that qualifies it as a dwarf palm - rarely over
twelve feet. The trunk is thin, about 2 inches, the leaves are pinnate
and the leaflets are a bit variable in width. Leaf color is green. I
have maybe two mature flowering trees for sale. They came from a
fruiting tree in my garden. Age is at least 20 years. Seeds are yellow
to cream colored and the size of a large marble. You'll see below the
thin ringed trunk. The crown shaft is very different appearing. Also
note that this palm is throwing a flower. I doubt that any other
nursery in the country has one like this for sale. It wants a tiny bit
of sun or filtered light. Cold hardiness is below a freeze. This is
not a species that I regularly offer for sale. It's a good substitute
for a single trunk Chamaedorea. Garden photo c/o
Palmpedia.
TEN DAY SPECIAL 20 YEAR OLD PALM $265
DYPSIS SPECIES BEF
SINGLE TRUNK PINNATE PALM FROM MADAGASCAR
THIN TRUNK, ARCHING LEAVES, WHITE CROWN SHAFT
TEN DAY SPECIAL 7 GALLON SIZE
For quite a few years, palm enthusiasts have been familiar with this
rare species from Madagascar. It has been called "Dypsis
species bef". But, to this day, it has no accepted botanical
name. It has a rather narrow ringed trunk with arching and keeled
green leaves. The crown shaft is white. It is medium sized
with a height of about 20 feet. The garden specimen is c/o Steve
S., PalmPedia. As a nursery plant it has soft green relaxed leaves
with hanging leaflets. But, when older, it is firmly keeled.
Five of the six photos below show the 7 gallon size on sale. This
is a very difficult palm to find and very sought after.We only have a couple.
REGULAR PRICE 7 GALLON $165
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $135
This species will take coastal sun. Cold tolerance is unknown at
this time.
ARCHONTOPHOENIX PURPUREA
THE PURPLE CROWN SHAFT KING PALM
VERY BEAUTIFUL - GOOD GROWER
TEN DAY SPECIAL 1 & 5 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 gallon plants on sale, see further
below. We also have 15g size.
REGULAR PRICE ONE GALLON $60 TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $52.50
ARCHONTOPHOENIX PURPUREA THE PURPLE CROWN SHAFT KING PALM
VERY BEAUTIFUL - GOOD GROWER TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON SIZE
SEE SPECIES DESCRIPTION ABOVE
REGULAR PRICE 5G $125 TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $100
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.
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 $125
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON MULTIPLES $95
JUBAEA CHILENSIS THE CHILEAN WINE PALM
FATTEST TRUNK OF ANY PALM STATELY AND MAGNIFICENT SPECIES TEN DAY
SPECIAL FIVE 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 about 5 to 6 years old from seed.
REGULAR PRICE 5G
$125 TEN DAY
SPECIAL 5 G SIZE $90 But,
mention this Special to get your discount. Mail order should be
easy in this size, weather permitting.
BUTIA PARAGUAYENSIS
A DIFFERENT TYPE OF BUTIA
REPORTEDLY A “DWARF” BUT NOT IN GARDENS
TEN DAY SPECIAL NICE BAND 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 habitats 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 on the mature plant photo by TS at RPS - this photo also shows the
size of this palm in a domestic garden. I anticipate that cold
hardiness should be at least down to the upper teens F. Culture
includes full sun and good draining soil. We are putting some good
sized bands of this species on sale. They are about 24 inches tall at a
good discount - see first six photos below.
REGULAR PRICE BAND SIZE $55
TEN DAY SPECIAL BAND SIZE $45
You must mention this special when purchasing to get this price.
I'm also showing photos of our 15 gallon size.
SABAL
PALMETTO THE PALMETTO PALM -
STATE TREE SO CAROLINA
DURABLE AND EASY TO
GROW SINGLE TRUNK FAN PALM
TEN DAY SPECIAL BAND
SIZE
This medium to large fan palm is native to the United
States and an assortment of Caribbean islands including Cuba. It's
native habitat extends as far north as North Carolina. It is
amazingly salt tolerant. In Florida you can see it right up into
the coastal dunes. Its leaves are green in color and it has a
trunk that is of variable heights, ranging from ten feet to up to forty
feet. This is a durable, hardy palm with obvious salt tolerance.
I've also seen palms growing in the sand around ocean beach goers.
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. We are putting our
band size on Special. 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.
Mail order is a piece of cake.
REGULAR PRICE BAND SIZE $55 TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $45
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.
CYCAS PECTINATA
TALL GREEN ASIAN CYCAD
SOME COLD HARDINESS TEN DAY
SPECIAL CITRUS POT SIZE
This is the tallest species of the genus Cycas with
reports from habitat of plants over forty feet tall. It has a wide
distribution spreading from India throughout southeast Asia and into
China. Trunks are medium diameter with swelling at the base. Leaves
are green, 4 to 6 feet long with small armor on the leaf stems. The
appearance of a well grown plant is a lush tropical cycad. It'll take
coastal sun or part day interior sun. Cold hardiness is into the
mid-twenties F. or a bit lower. It is one of the more cold tolerant
plants of the genus. We're offering citrus pot size plants on a Ten Day
Special. Caudex sizes are 4 to 5 inches.
TEN DAY SPECIAL CITRUS POTS THIS SIZE
$250
Note the last 2 photos are of a nursery plant.
CYCAS
GUIZHOUENSIS
RARE SMALL TO MEDIUM SIZED CHINESE CYCAD
GREEN UPRIGHT LEAVES TEN DAY SPECIAL LARGE ONE GALLON PLANTS
This small to medium sized exotic cycad is from southwestern China.
Only in the past 20 years has this species been available in the
U.S. It has green upright leaves and can develop a trunk about three
feet tall. Leaves are green and leaflets narrow and shiny. Sometimes
you’ll see the leaflets twisted on their axis. It comes from elevations
of 1000 to 1500 feet or more and has potential to have reasonable cold
hardiness, at least into the mid and possibly low 20’s F. The crown
width is about eight feet across with leaf lengths of three to five
feet. At the nursery it seems to grow quite well. We’re
putting nice one gallon plants on special. Caudexes are about 2 inches.The eighth photo, by George Yao at PACSOA, shows a plant in full
sun although growers may get away with part day sun as well.
REGULAR PRICE THESE ONE GALLON PLANTS $115
TEN DAY SPECIAL THESE ONE GALLON $95
Remember to mention this Blog Special at the time of purchase. The
last photo shows our 5 gallon size.
GIANT SPLIT
LEAF PHILODENDRON TEN DAY
SPECIAL 5 & 15 GALLON SIZE Throughout my
career, I've always known this plant as Philodendron selloum.
The same is true for most nurserymen. But, when researching it,
I've found lots of other names and even genera used to taxonomically
identify this species. So, keeping it simple, I'll not go there
but rather say that this is a large leaf Philodendron that can
climb up a tree trunk or stand alone all by itself. It is native
to South America. It can grow in coastal sun or in the shade.
It's got a trunk that is usually six inches thick or less and puts out
thick hanging roots that assist in grabbing anything to support the
crown. Leaves are green, heavily divided and can be four feet long
and three feet wide. Leaves are not as large as the much more
rare Philodendron evansii.Selloum is easy to grow.
We're offering nicely sized 5 & 15 gallon on sale. The 15g size is
shown in the last photo. The rest of the nursery plants are 5g. REGULAR PRICE 5 GALLON $85 TEN DAY
SPECIAL 5 GALLON $70
REGULAR PRICE 15 GALLON $175 TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 GALLON $150
CORDYLINE FRUITICOSA GLAUCA GREEN LEAVES - PURPLE FLUSH
CULTURE THE SAME AS OTHER CORDYLINES PRODUCE SPECTACULAR BLOSSOM TEN DAY SPECIAL 2 GALLON SIZE
Frequently at this Blog I put colorful Cordyline fruiticosa
on sale. This includes the intense red, purple and pink and multi-color
varieties. The plants on sale here are green. These are the Ti's
that Hawaiian hula dancers use - only green leaves. The leaves are
thick, leathery and green. New leaves emerge with a purple hue and then
change to green. They want filtered light or a bit of sun and are
tolerant of a freeze. We're putting our 2 gallon size on sale and these
are shown in the first five photos. The other photos are of older
Nursery plants. The last photo shows the spectacular purple blossom
this plant produces.
REGULAR PRICE 2 GALLON $45 TEN DAY SPECIAL 2 GALLON $37.50
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.
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
SATURDAY, 19 MARCH, 2022
DIOON MEROLAE A SMALLER MEXICAN CYCAD
LEAF COLOR GREEN TO GRAY SHOWING THREE AVAILABLE NURSERY SIZES FULL SUN IN MANY AREAS
This is one of my favorite
cycads. It is native to Chiapas and Oaxaca, Mexico. Although
plants in the wild may have trunks of eight to ten feet, this will take
many centuries. A typical very old plant in a domestic garden has
two to three feet of trunk. With its small to medium sized crown
of leaves, this species will therefore never obstruct a view or get too
large. Leaf color is typically a gray-green. But, in less
sun it may become more green. I've seen plants that are in full
sun and almost have a very gray color to the leaves (see photo below).
It is cold tolerant to the low 20's F. Along the coast it'll take
full sun. Far inland areas should consider morning sun or strong
filtered light.
I am showing the following
with the photos: First two rows: Two
different 5g plants Rows three and four:
Detail look at a nice 15g Rows five and six:
Six different boxed old specimens Bottom row: Two
garden specimens
We have a great selection
of many sizes. All can be shipped.
CLINOSTIGMA SAVORYANUM
THE PACIFIC BEAUTY PALM
ELEGANT AND GORGEOUS SELF-CLEANING PALM
SUPER EXOTIC APPEARANCE TEN DAY SPECIAL 15G SIZE
This exotic single trunk, crown-shafted species comes from Bonin Island near Japan. It has
been proven possible to grow this species in warmer areas of Southern
California. It is very exotic appearing with a prominent green
crown shaft. Interestingly, there are several species of Clinostigma that can be grown here, but
savoryana is possibly the
best and and has been grown by many.It can potentially get to a height of 30 feet or more and prefers
a sunny location. Cold tolerance is down to about a freeze. This
species is a very exotic pinnate palm and would be one of the more
exotic and unusual of palm types possible in this area
REGULAR PRICE 15G $225 TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $200
Remember to mention this Blog Special!
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 $195
Remember: mention this Special to get your discount when you
purchase!
DYPSIS LUCUBENSIS
AKA DYPSIS MADAGASCARENSIS VAR. LUCUBENSIS
TALL, THIN TRUNKED PINNATE PALM
SUCKERING OR SINGLE TRUNK FORMS
FLUFFY, PLUMOSE LEAVES
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 GALLON SIZE
This species of palm is native to Madagascar.There are both single trunk and suckering varieties.Shown here is what should be the single trunk form.It has a thicker trunk that the suckering form.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-silver 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 to upper twenties F. We have nice
15 gallons on special. Note the interesting leaflet arrangement which
show how plumose the leaves are.The trunks are also ringed.
REGULAR PRICE 15 GALLON $225
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 GALLON $195
Remember: Mention this Special for this price when you purchase.
We only have a small number available. The 10th photo is c/o JS
and the 12th is c/o Palmpedia.
DYPSIS
ONILAHENSIS SINGLE TRUNK OR SUCKERING PALM
VERY POPULAR, EASY TO GROW TEN DAY SPECIAL OLD 5 GALLON SIZE
This species is a suckering palm from Madagascar but can also be found
as a single trunk specimen. The crown shaft is often white or
silver. The plants we're offering here appear to be the suckering
form. As a species, it has either flat or droopy leaves/leaflets
and white to silver crown shafts. Overall height is about twenty
feet and trunk thickness is four to six inches. It likes coastal
part day sun, perhaps more, and is cold tolerant to the mid-twenties F.
The plants on sale are the 5g size with an age of about 5 years from
seed. They tolerate full sun along the coast and are cold hardy into the
twenties F.
REGULAR PRICE 5 GALLON $125 TEN DAY SPECIAL 1 GALLON $100
You must mention this Blog Special when purchasing
BRAHEA SUPER SILVER NEW AND RARE SPECIES FROM MEXICO
THINNER TRUNK THAN BRAHEA ARMATA JUST AS BLUE TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON PLANTS
Availability of seeds for this super
desirable blue Brahea has been very sporadic and rarely do we have it in
inventory. It resembles a Brahea
armata but is faster growing,
gets taller and has a much thinner trunk. It is native to Mexico.
Although it may not show the blue when young, as a mature tree the
leaves are very blue. The exact cold tolerance of this full sun species
is unknown. But, I it’s anything like the common Mexican Blue Fan palm,
it should be approaching the mid teens F. So, if you are in a cold area
or love blue palms, you have to try one of these. I prefers heat and
full sun and is obviously an ideal desert palm. We’re putting 5 gallon
plants on sale. Easy to ship. We may have a few 15g plants as well.
REGULAR PRICE 5 GALLON $125 TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON $100
Note: Almost Sold Out
Just mention this Blog Only Special when you
purchase for this discount. The habitat photo is by TS. The 5 gallon
size is shown in the first six photos. The habitat photo is by TS RPS.
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 $125 TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON $100
The 5 gallon size is shown in the first six
photos. The 7th photo is a 15g.
COPERNICIA PRUNIFERA THE CARNAUBA WAX PALM
WATER CONSERVING
- LOVES HEAT AND SUN TEN DAY SPECIAL 2 GALLON SIZE This species is native to Brazil and is a single trunk fan
palm with a not too large crown of leaves that are green in color.
Sometimes they'll be blue-green. Overall height can get over fifty
feet 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 2g plants on
sale.
REGULAR PRICE 2 GALLON $75 TEN DAY SPECIAL 2 GALLON $60
Remember, mention this Special!
COCCOTHRINAX CRINITA
A RARE FAN PALM KNOWN AS THE OLD MAN PALM
NATIVE TO CUBA
TEN DAY SPECIAL OLD 1 - 1&1/2 GALLON PLANTS
The palm species shown here is Coccothrinax crinita. It is
native to Cuba - the home of so many sought after palms. This palm
has long tan colored fibers on the trunk and resembles the beard of an
old man.For anyone who has
grown one of the Old Man Palms, the one thing you'll agree on is how
slow they are. The plants on sale are five to six years old.
One suffers through "blades of grass" for the first two years or more.
Finally palmate leaves appear as shown here. This is a dwarf
species, unlikely to get over ten feet. It loves sun and heat and
is cold hardy somewhere into the mid-twenties F. And, by the way, those
fibers/hairs covering the trunk are its hallmark. The pictures of
the mature plants below try to show the fibrous trunk.These can be mail ordered
REGULAR PRICE THESE ONE & ONE AND A HALF GALLON $70
TEN DAY SPECIAL THESE SIZES $60
Remember: Mention this Blog special! We have
only a handful available.
DYPSIS DECARYI THE TRIANGLE PALM
MEDIUM MATURE HEIGHT
THREE SIDED CROWN SHAFT WITH COLOR
TEN DAY SPECIAL BAND SIZE
This Madagascar palm is known as the "Triangle Palm" because the crown
shaft has three flat sides. This crown shaft has multiple colors
including purple, silver and black.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.
The band size on special are healthy and near ready for repotting.These are easy to mail order, They are about ready to repot
into a larger container.
REGULAR PRICE BAND SIZE $55
TEN DAY SPECIAL BAND SIZE $45
Remember to mention this Blog Special at the time of purchase.
ARCHONTOPHOENIX "TERACARPA"
THE BEST KING PALM EVER!
BIGGER, FASTER GROWING, NO BROWNING OF LEAFLETS
TEN DAY SPECIAL HUGE BAND SIZE PLANTS
Archontophoenix teracarpa
is a fictitious name given to an unknown species/type of King Palm that
I have in my garden and no one can identify. I've been collecting
seeds from it for quite a few years and offering it for sale.
Everyone who gets one agrees - "It's the best King Palm ever!" It
got the name from the Latin "Large body", which it has. After
trying to identify the species over many years and with no success, we
coined the name "Archontophoenix teracarpa". The closest
species to it would be A. maxima but it's not the same. So,
what are the differences that makes teracarpa more ideal?
It is faster growing It gets taller than the regular King Palm It tolerates full sun better It doesn't brown tip in full sun It has a blue crown shaft It has a super thick trunk
The band size plants are about 3-4 years old and huge – about 2 feet
tall and need to be planted or repotted into 5g pots.
REGULAR PRICE THESE HUGE BANDS $60
TEN DAY SPECIAL THESE HUGE BANDS $47.50
Remember: mention this Special to get your discount when you
purchase!
PHOENIX RUPICOLA
THE CLIFF DATE PALM
MEDIUM SIZE -THINNER TRUNK THAN CANARY
FAIRLY COLD HARDY
TEN DAY SPECIAL LARGE BAND 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
absolutely huge plants in a band container.We’re putting them on special.This is a good buy.
REGULAR PRICE BAND SIZE $55
TEN DAY SPECIAL BAND SIZE $45
Remember to mention this Special for this discount.
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 $275
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $235
Remember: Mention this Special for your discounted
price!
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.
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, some
with four leaves. They are probably ready to be repotted into a
larger container.
REGULAR PRICE THESE BAND SIZE $70 TEN DAY SPECIAL
BAND SIZE $60
DICKSONIA ANTARCTICA THE TASMANIAN TREE FERN
FAIRLY COLD HARDY, THINNER TRUNK TEN DAY
SPECIAL NICE 5G SIZE
This typically single trunk tree fern is native to Southeastern
Australia and Tasmania. It is much slower growing than the
Australian Tree Fern above and has a mature height typically of 8 to 10
feet although they can get even taller. Trunks are a similar
diameter to the Australian Tree Fern. Of note, apparently the
lower trunk is filled with old, decaying trunk material and new roots
grow through this material to get water and nutrition. Cuttings of
the top of the trunk can be re-established and root out. This
plant likes a bit of sun or filtered light and also loves water.
Cold tolerance is 25 degrees F. or lower. The 5g on sale here are
very nice as shown.
REGULAR PRICE 5G $75 TEN DAYS SPECIAL THIS SIZE $65
Remember: Mention this Blog Special for your discount.
AUSTRALIAN TREE FERN CYATHEA COOPERI
FAST GROWING, CAN GET TALLER TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 GALLON SIZE
The Australian Tree Fern in native to several areas on the eastern side
of Australia. It is a faster growing tree fern that can get to a
height of over forty feet. The two photos from my garden in San
Diego show potential height. I have several with twenty-five feet
of trunk. I'm about 8 miles from the ocean and they take my sun
fairly well. Trunks can get up to twelve inches thick although
most are more thin. This species is a bigger alternative to the
Tasmanian Tree Fern and has a thicker trunk and longer leaves. It
tolerates coastal sun or part day sun. It is cold hardy into the
upper twenties or lower.
It’s fairly fast growing and one just needs to keep up on the water.If it goes downhill it’s almost always lack of water.Otherwise it’s quite easy to grow.
REGULAR PRICE 15G $185
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15G $165
Mention this special when you purchase.
VARIEGATED ZINGIBER ZERUMBET RED BLOSSOM AWAPUHI SHAPOO GINGER
RARE UPRIGHT RED CONE LIKE BLOSSOM TEN DAY SPECIAL ONE GALLON SIZE
The Awapuhi Shampoo Ginger is native to Hawaii
and is a perennial clumping Ginger that typically grows in filtered
light and can go dormant in winter. Leaves or typically green but we're
offering the variegated form of this plant. Mature height is about five
feet. In the spring its dormancy ends and it usually comes back
strong. The variegation of this variety runs longitudinally along the
leaf. When flowering, the cones start of green and, when mature, turn
red. If ou squeeze a cone it gives off sap which can be used as a
shampoo. Thus, the common name of this plant. It does poorly in areas
with hard freezes.
REGULAR PRICE ONE GALLON $50 TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $42.50
The photo of the blossom is by the Survival
Gardener Website. This is a rare Ginger to locate.
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
WEDNESDAY, 16 MARCH, 2022
CARYOTA MITIS
NICE INTERIOR QUALITY 5G PLANTS
FOR THE HOME, OFFICE OR PATIO
LIKE FILTERED LIGHT
LIMITED NUMBERS
Caytoa mitisis a
suckering type of Fishtail Palm from Asia. In habitat, plants can
get up to twenty or twenty five feet. In our locality they tend to
be shorter. They do sucker forming a clump of stems. Trunk
diameter is typically about four inches. Leaves are bi-pinnate,
branching. Leaflets are as shown below. The plants shown
here are imported from Hawaii and perfect for a business office, hotel
lobby or bank. Or, for your living room. They like filtered
light outdoors and are cold hardy to the mid to lower 20's F.
Shown are our 5g size. We also have exterior grade 15g for sale
(not shown here). These 5g plants are five to six feet tall in
their pots. They are not difficult to mail order via Federal
Express.
DIOON SPINULOSUM
A CUSTOMER FAVORITE CYCAD
GREEN LEAVES, ELEGANT
LOTS OF SIZES TO CHOOSE FROM
Although you can't tell from the photos here, this cycad species can get
quite tall. I've seen photos from habitat with what appears to be
over 20 feet of trunk. Dioon
spinulosumis native to
tropical areas in Mexico where it grows in limestone forests.
Trunks don't get overly thick, typically 12 to 14 inches thick.
With age, this can be more. Leaves are green and mildly armed.
Leaf length is about six feet. My preference is to grow this
species in filtered light. Cold tolerance is into the mid twenties
F. Be aware, to get a foot or two of trunk can take a few decades.
At the nursery we usually have a good selection of this species from
small to large. Photos below shown some nursery plants as well as
plants in gardens.
COLLECTION OF ABOUT THIRTY LARGE CYCADS TEN DAY SPECIAL ALL PLANTS THIS COLLECTION
ALL GREEN CYCADS
JUST ARRIVED TO THE NURSERY TODAY
GROWN OUTDOORS IN POTS IN SOUTHERN
CALIFORNIA MANY SUN GROWN- NONE WERE DUG ON MOST BELOW HAVE OTHERS OF SIMILAR
SIZE AND PRICE
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 $500
Remember: Mention this special for this great price!
ENCEPHALARTOS ALTENSTEINII SUN LOVING, LARGE SOUTH AFRICAN CYCAD
GREEN LEAVES – BARE BASE TO LEAF STEM
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS ACTUAL CYCAD
This rather larger green species from the Cape region of South
Africa can get a trunk up to fifteen feet. The trunk diameter is
stocky, up to two feet. Leaves are typically six feet long.
Leaf color is green. This species has a full head of many leaves.
It is most closely related to E.
natalensis. But, the base of the petiole is
free of prickles or spines. This is a fast growing plant and likes
full sun along the coast. Cold tolerance is about 22 degrees F.
I’m putting this actual plant on sale.It’s in a 25g pot and has a caudex that is 12 inches wide with a
similar caudex height.It’s
been outdoor grown.It was
not dug, always in a container.
REGULAR PRICE THIS ACTUAL CYCAD $1300 TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS ACTUAL
CYCAD $875
You must mention this Blog only special when purchasing to get this
price.We have other
specimens of this species available and I’d give a nice discount on them
as well.
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 $875
MACROZAMIA
COMMUNIS
MEDIUM TO LARGE GREEN SPECIES
LONG LEAVES – GREEN LEAFLETS TEN DAY SPECIAL ACTUAL 15 GALLON CYCAD
This
Australian species of cycad is native to New South Whales. Trunk
height maxes out at about six to seven feet in many decades.
Leaves are four to seven feet long with long, thin green leaflets.
The latter come to a point. Leaf width is about 18 inches and
leaflets are thin.There’s
no spines on the leaflets but the ends are poky.An important thing is to notice that leaves are flat in cross
section. M. moorei, another Australian cycad, is keeled. The plant on Ten
Day Special is in a 15 gallon pot and has a caudex of about 4 inches.After this plant I’m showing a garden plant and other photos.Be aware that a well grown specimen can get sort of large.
This is a full sun species in most areas and is cold hardy into the
upper teens at the coldest. Dug plants often die.We have several more of this size at a similar price and size.
These can be mail ordered but take a large box for shipping.
REGULAR PRICE THIS ACTUAL CYCAD $440 TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS ACTUAL CYCAD $325
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.
REGULAR PRICE THIS ACTUAL CYCAD $600 TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS ACTUAL
CYCAD $450
ENCEPHALARTOS NATALENSIS X WOODII LARGE
PLANT IN 25 GALLON CONTAINER
CROSS WITH THE EXTINCT IN
THE WILD ENCEPHALARTOS
WOODII TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS ACTUAL
PLANT
This is an interesting hybrid
between two South African cycads, E. natalensis and E.
woodii. The latter is extinct in the wild with only one male
specimen in existence (along with offsets and their lineage removed from
the parent over time). It is unbelievably expensive to acquire a
pure E. woodii. This hybrid gives people the opportunity to
own a similar plant at a fraction of the cost. Shown is a 25g
plant made from pollinating a female E. natalensis with the
pollen from a male E. woodii. It will make a good sized
plant with cold hardiness down to the low 20's F. It likes sun and
can tolerate heat. We are offering this actual plant for sale.
It has a caudex of 9 inches. It can be mail ordered but we need a
very tall box to ship. We have several of similar size that we'd
offer at a good discount. This particular plant was nutritionally
starved but will green up with some fertilizer.
REGULAR PRICE
THIS PLANT $1300 TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS ACTUAL PLANT $975
Remember to mention
this Special for this price at the time of purchase.
ENCEPHALARTOS PTEROGONUS AN EXTINCT IN HABITAT CYCAD
GREEN CENTRAL AFRICAN CYCAD SPECIES TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS ACTUAL PLANT The average cycad enthusiast may never see this species in
person in his lifetime. It is a small to medium sized green cycad
that gets a trunk only 4 to 6 feet tall. It is native to Mt..
Mruwere, Mozambique, where only a single colony of plants was discovered
in 1969. Within six years it was extinct in habitat, felt to
probably be secondary to poaching. It has a trunk about four to
five feet tall with light green leaves that are about four to five feet
long. Petioles are wooly. Female cones are green.
Male cones are wooly and said to have "wing like" protrusions from the
scales. The Greek derivation for ""pteron" is "wing", thus the
name. This species is obviously super rare and has also been an enigma
to enthusiasts for decades. People looked for the "wings" on male
cones and sometimes didn't find them. This lead to confusion about
the species. This
species is a Central African, so cold tolerance is not as good as cycads
from further south on the African continent. Cold tolerance is
probably into the mid to upper twenties F. I would recommend
growing it in sun along the coast, partial sun inland. We have
only a few of this rare cycad for sale. Shown is a plant in a 15 gallon
container with a caudex that is 5.5 inches. It is shippable but
would take a large box.
REGULAR PRICE THIS ACTUAL CYCAD $700 TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS ACTUAL CYCAD $475
MACROZAMIA RIEDLEI
RARE AUSTRALIAN CYCAD
THIN BLUE-GREEN LEAFLETS TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 GALLON SIZE
This cycad is native to Australia and makes a small perhaps medium sized
mature cyad.
It will definitely be smaller than Macrozamia moorei or
communis.
Trunk heights are two feet to five feet. Leaves are either flat or
sometimes keeled and a gray green in color. This species is native to
the north-west part of Australia near or south of Perth. Leaves are
about five feet tall. Cones are short. This species likes full sun
along the coast and is cold hardy to the low 20’s F. The plant I'm
putting on special is in a 15 gallon pot with a 3 to 4 inch caudex.
It's shown in the first six photos. We have several this size.
They are shippable for mail order.
REGULAR PRICE THIS ACTUAL CYCAD $450
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS ACTUAL CYCAD $350
CHAMAEDOREA RADICALIS TRUE TRUNK-LESS, DWARF FORM
NEVER GETS OVER SIX FEET TALL SHADE PALM - QUITE COLD HARDY TEN DAY SPECIAL 7 & 15 GALLON SIZE
Previously I discussed the trunking form of
this species. What I'm showing today is the true dwarf form that never
forms a trunk and never gets over six feet tall. It is native to
Mexico. It grows in filtered light but can tolerate some sun along the
coast. Compared to the trunking form, you'll note the leaflets are
darker green and wider. Blossoms often protrude above the leaves when
it's in flower. Cold hardiness is the upper teens F. It grows great in
cooler areas like the SF Bay area. We have a few 15g which we're
putting on sale.
REGULAR PRICE 7 & 15 GALLON $225 TEN DAY SPECIAL BOTH THESE SIZES
$185
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.
SYAGRUS BOTRYOPHORA THE PATI PALM
or SLENDER QUEEN PALM
INTERESTING THINNER TRUNK PALM WIDELY SEPARATED LEAVES WHEN YOUNG
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 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 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 mature garden plant 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. When mature the leaves are more
tightly grouped. The trunk surface is fibrous but turns smooth
over time with a gray-brown color. Shown here are some 5g plants
(spring repots) that 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 20's F. One last comment. This species has been called
the "Slender Queen Palm" and the "Pati Palm".
REGULAR PRICE 5 GALLON $125 TEN
DAY SPECIAL THESE 5G $85
LARGER PINNATE PALM FROM MADAGASCAR
TEN DAY SPECIAL RARELY SEEN 5G SIZE
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. Estimated cold hardiness
is into the mid and perhaps lower 20's F. The species we're
putting on special is the 5g size of the "windows" variety, B.
fenestralis. You'll not see these around hardly at all in Southern
California. This "windows" form has leaf openings, similar to
small window panes, in the leaf - between the leaflets. With time
these disappear and it becomes a pinnate palm. The 5 gallon on special
are very nicely sized but repotted this summer, so keep them in their
pots for a while.
REGULAR PRICE 5 GALLON THIS RARE PALM $150
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON SIZE $120
Remember: Mention this Special to get your discount when you buy.
The garden photos are co TS at RPS and Ray Baker, HI. We only have
a few left of this species.
PINANGA JAVANA
SINGLE TRUNK, TROPICAL & EXOTIC SPECIES
GETS TALLER - BEING GROWN BY COLLECTORS TEN DAY
SPECIAL 5 GALLON SIZE
It's been a few years since we've offered this
rare single trunk Pinanga
from the island of Java, Indonesia. A different thing about this
species is that it is single trunk. Juvenile plants have solid, simple
leaves as shown in the photos. But, over time, they become pinnate
leaves as seen on the larger garden specimen. The mature trunk is thin
and ringed. Leaves are six feet long or more - green in color. The
thing about this species is that no one has it! Shown are the 5g plants
we're putting on Special. It wants filtered light and is cold hardy
down to about a freeze.
REGULAR PRICE 5 GALLON $125 TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $85
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 $125
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $95
We have extremely limited numbers but hopefully more will become
available over time. Mention this Special for your discount.
CYPHOPHOENIX ELEGANS
THE ELEGANT PALM
MEDIUM SIZE – THIN TRUNK – CROWN SHAFTED
TEN DAY SPECIAL 2 GALLON SIZE
This species is from New Caledonia in the northern part of the island.
It is of similar height to C. nucele and has the same trunk
diameter. The crown shaft on C. elegans is slightly more
swollen than that of C. nucele. The crown shaft is also
more of a green color, but can show silver. The leaflets are
thinner and, as you can see, the leaves curve downward as opposed to the
stiff, upright leaves of nucele. Another important
difference between the two is that the leaves of C. elegans are
keeled whereas the leaves of nucele are more flat. Of note,
on both species the bare petiole (stem with no leaves) is very short.
This helps you identify this genus.
Shown here are our 2 gallon sized plants that I photographed recently.
Also shown are lots of photos of mature plants. This species
should be started in filtered light and be allowed to grow into some sun
if you live along the coast. Inland full sun is too harsh for this
species. Cold hardiness is into the mid-twenties F.
REGULAR PRICE 2 GALLON $75
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $65
Remember to mention this Special to get this price. Limited numbers
available. The 2g size is shown in the first five photos.
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 $60
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $50
Important: Mention this Blog Only Offering for this price when you
purchase. One gallon shown in first 4 photos.
BLUE START FERN PHLEBODIUM AUREUM
AN EPIPHYTIC (GROWS IN TREES) FERN
BLUE COLORED LEAVES TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON SIZE
This fern actually grows in trees in assorted
areas of Central America, some Caribbean Islands and South America.
Because it is epiphytic, it doesn't need to be kept mucky wet all the
time. But, you shouldn't let it go dry either. Mature height
and width is about two feet. Leaves are flat, blue in color with
wide leaflets as shown. This species also has somewhat furry feet.
It wants filtered light.
REGULAR PRICE 5 GALLON $65 TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON SIZE
$50
ENSETE MAURELII
RED BANANA
MEDIUM SIZE MATURE WITH RED LEAVES TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON SIZE
The Red Banana is an ideal landscape item for color
and beauty. They have a definite and prominent red color to the
leaf stems, trunk and backs of the leaves. The dorsal leaf also
shows a flush of red. Mature size is about ten feet but sometimes
a bit more or less. Basal diameter at maturity is 12 to 16 inches.
Be aware they are fast growing but only last five or six years before
flowering and dying. But, if you replace the plant, they quickly
offer a good sized plant to replace the last one. They do not bear
fruit, like full sun and are cold tolerant down to about a freeze.
If you want bananas, get an edible fruiting Banana which we also carry.
The garden photo is by Linda Cochran. I’m also showing some 15
gallon plants which we sometimes have in stock.
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON SIZE $55
MONDAY, 14 MARCH, 2022
HOWEA FORSTERIANA THE KENTIA PALM
TWO SMALLER SIZES AVAILABLE - ONE AND TWO GALLON
BOTH EASY TO SHIP
GREAT PATIO, INTERIOR OR IN THE GARDEN PALM
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 seesHowea
belmoreanaandHedyscepe. 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 are
two sizes that are well established and good size. Both can be
easily shipped for folks who are looking for an interior plant
or one for the patio.
FIRST ROW PHOTOS: These are 2 gallon, multiples, about three
feet tall in pots
SECOND ROW PHOTOS: These are singles in one gallon, about 2
feet tall in pots
THIRD & FOURTH ROW PHOTOS: Other sizes we offer with a few
garden pictures
ENCEPHALARTOSCONES MANY COLORS, MALES AND
FEMALES
PHOTOS FROM NURSERY & GARDEN SPECIMENS
Most of the photos here were taken fromEncephalartosplants
at the nursery. All photos here showEncephalartos,a
type of cycad native to Africa. Both males and females cones are
shown. As most of you know, cycads are dioecious plants with both
male and female reproductive parts. In cycads they are called
"cones". Female cones look somewhat like a pineapple. Male
cones tend to look like a corn cob where the kernels have been eaten.
Pollen must make its way from the male cone to the receptive female.
This is usually accomplished by insects in the wild. Domestically
here in the U.S. it must be transferred manually.
When successful and the timing is right, viable seeds result.
Seeds are often quite a bright color, often red (see last photo).
Cones come in a variety of colors including green, tan, brown, yellow
and even red. Tan and brown are the most common. E.
feroxis
striking because of it's red or orange cones.
All cones are very attractive. They last for about six months on
the plant and then brown out and fall off the plant with age. When
pollinated, as they grow, one can see the colorful and often red seeds
developing inside the cone (see photos below). One must remember
to wear gloves and a mask when handling cycad pollen.
DICTYOSPERMA ALBUM VAR RUBRUM
PRINCESS PALM, HURRICANE PALM
MEDIUM HEIGHT - CROWN SHAFT
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 GALLON SIZE
Native to the Mascarene Islands, this thin trunked, crown shafted palm
gets to a height of about 25 feet. This variety is called "rubrum"
because of the red color that is present on the stems and new spear,
especially on juvenile plants.You'll see this on the photos below. But, often disappears
over time. This is a coastal sun or part day sun species with a
cold tolerance in the upper twenties F. I've had one in my garden
for years in San Diego. It is a rare palm species that many have
grown.I particularly like
standing below on by the trunk and looking up.
REGULAR PRICE 15 GALLON $225
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 GALLON $200
Just mention this Blog Special when ordering to get this price.
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 $225
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 GALLON SIZE $200
Just mention this Blog special at the time of purchase for this
discount.
RHOPALOSTYLIS CHEESEMANII MEDIUM
SIZED, VERY GRACEFUL
GORGEOUS CROWN SHAFT
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON SIZE
SEE
DESCRIPTION ABOVE
REGULAR PRICE 5 GALLON $125
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $100
Just mention this Blog special for this discount.
The 5g size is shown in the first two rows of pictures.
ARENGA ENGLERI
THE DWARF SUGAR PALM
SEMI-DWARF SUCKERING PALM VERY COLD HARDY
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 GALLON SIZE
This interesting Asian species rarely gets over ten feet tall, suckers,
has
Caryota type
leaflets with jagged ends and is silver on the underside of the
leaflets. Its blossoms are super fragrant (a nice treat). It
takes sun or shade in coastal areas and is cold hardy into the upper
teens F. On sale are nice 15 gallon plants that are very good
size. (first six photos). Also shown below are a few
garden plants.
REGULAR PRICE BAND 15 GALLON $225
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON SIZE $195
But, mention this Special to get this price. Easy to mail order.
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 $225
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 GALLON $195
But, you must mention this Blog Only Special at the time of purchase to
get your discount.
DYPSIS LUTESCENS
THE ARECA PALM
SQUAT 15 GALLON JUST IN
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 offering nice squat 15g plants
on special for ten days. They are about 6 feet tall in their pots.
We do have limited numbers available. Please note that this size plants
have not been available for two months.
REGULAR PRICE THIS SIZE $250
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $215
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.
WODYETIA BIFURCATA THE FOXTAIL PALM
LIKES SUN AND HEAT – NOT TOO TALL MATURE
TEN DAY SPECIAL SQUAT 15G SIZE
The
Foxtail Palm, Wodyetia bifuracata,
is native to Queensland, Australia and is a single trunk palm. In
Southern CA it gets to about twenty-two to twenty-five feet height, has
fluffy plumose leaves, is crown shafted as shown below and is single
trunk. It loves heat and sun. The trunk is thin, ringed and has a
silver-green crown shaft. It’s very attractive. It is best grown in
full sun in most areas and has a cold tolerance of about 22 degrees F.
Right on the oceanfront you may see brown tipping of the leaflets.
People like this palm because it doesn’t get too tall and is easy to
care for. We have limited numbers of this size available. They are
about six to seven feet tall in their pots.
REGULAR PRICE THESE SQUAT 15G $225 TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $185
The garden photos below were taken in
Poway, CA
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.
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 $95
Remember:
Mention this Blog Special for your discount.
WHITE CROWN SHAFT – PLUMOSE LEAVES
EXTREMELY RARE, MEDIUM SIZE SINGLE TRUNK PALM
TEN DAY SPECIAL 2 GALLON SIZE
Native to Madagascar, this super rare species is essentially no
longer available. It has a medium sized trunk with a very
prominent white crown shaft. Overall height averages
twenty feet or more. The most prominent trait is the
bulging white crown shaft. There are very prominent rings
on the trunk. There are few photos of mature trees
available. The plants on special have seen near freezing
temperatures and are greenhouse grown.The size we have presently are 2 gallon and shown in the
first five photos. They
are 3 to 4 years old - yes, super slow growing. The sixth
photo is of 5 gallon plants presently not available.
Once bigger, they’ll want sun.I can mail order these plants. I only have a few
and they'll sell quickly, so don't dally. This is one of the
most rare palms from Madagascar that you can find and grow in
our area.
REGULAR PRICE 2 GALLON $75
TEN DAY SPECIAL 2 GALLON $65The 8th photo is by TS at
RPS and the last photo is by JS.
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!
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 $60
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 MINOR
THE DWARF PALMETTO
NEVER OVER SIX FEET TALL
TEN DAY SPECIAL ONE GALLON PLANTS
This dwarf palm native to the southern states of the U.S. is sought
after because of its small size and extreme cold hardiness. It can
take temperatures into the mid-teens F. and rarely gets over six feet
tall. It is often grown in full sun but tolerates part sun or
strong filtered light. Leaves are green and circular with an unarmed
leaf stem.Enthusiasts like
it because of its small size. Blossoms commonly shoot above the green
fan leaves and produce small black seeds. We’re putting one gallon
plants on sale presently.
REGULAR PRICE ONE GALLON SIZE $65
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $50
Just mention this blog special to get this great deal. This size
is a piece of cake to mail order.
SYAGRUS KELLYANA
SMALL TO MEDIUM SIZED PINNATE PALM
A SMALLER ALTERNATIVE TO THE QUEEN PALM
FULL CROWN OF GREEN LEAVES
TEN DAY SPECIAL ONE GALLON SIZE
This single trunk Syagrus is native to Brazil and only gets to
heights of ten to twenty feet. It is new to the nursery market and
extremely difficult to find. The trunk is thin and clean over
time. Leaves are somewhat plumose and green. Fruits are
fairly large and yellow in color. Some comment that is is similar
to S. picrophylla. It is a full sun palm with an, as of yet,
unknown cold tolerance. I suspect it'll go into the twenties for
sure. It is a newly introduced species so there's little cultural
information. Note on the mature palm pictures that the leaves down
go much below the spherical circle of crown leaves. I find this
very appealing. I’m offering one gallon plants on special.
This is a great alternative to people who "like Queen Palms" but don't
like their size and difficulty with pruning. The one gallon plants
are large for their pots and about 4 years old. Mature plant
photos below are by Palmpedia, TS at RPS and Paul Craft - PalmNut.
TEN DAY SPECIAL LARGE ONE GALLON $57.50
Remember to mention this Blog Only Special price when purchasing.
RHOPALOSTYLIS CHEESEMANII
MORE RARE SPECIES OF THIS GENUS
GORGEOUS CROWN SHAFT
TEN DAY SPECIAL BAND SIZE
Of the Shaving Brush Palm family, this is the
hardest one to find. And, many think it's the prettiest and most
desirable species. Some consider it to be a variety ofR.
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 asR.
sapida. I have some customers who report the crown shaft being a
purple color. On younger plants, the leaf stems are red colored as
shown here. Cold tolerance is the low 20's F. It will take
coastal sun or consider morning sun or strong filtered light inland.
REGULAR PRICE BAND SIZE $55
TEN DAY SPECIAL $47.50 FOR THIS BAND SIZE
Just mention this Blog special for this
discount. The first 3 photos show the band size. Presently
that are bigger than shown here. The 4th photo is c/o
Cloudforest.com website.
The last photo is of our 15g size.
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
LEPIDOZAMIA PEROFFSKYANA A "USER FRIENDLY" LARGE
CYCAD
SPINELESS
GREEN LEAVES
TEN DAY SPECIAL
BAND SIZED SEEDLINGS I enjoy talking about this species because it is
one of my favorites. It is a large species over time. I say
'user friendly" because this is one of the few species that has
absolutely no spines; none of the leaflets, none one the stems. A
leaf brushing across your face feels no more intense than brushing past
a Maiden Hair Fern. We have a huge selection of this species.
Today I’m putting seedlings in band size on sale. Below are a few
of the main characteristics of this species:
*Large species with trunks slowly getting to over ten feet
*Leaf length typically six to eight feet, sometimes bigger.
*Trunk diameter to 18 inches
*Smooth petiole with no spines
*Great for strong filtered light or full sun along the coast
*Large interesting cones
*Leaflets soft and glossy green in color
*New leaves emerge upward, older leaves lay more horizontal
*Easy to grow
I've found that even customers who say "I only like palms, not cycads"
tend to love this species.
REGULAR PRICE BAND SIZE THIS SPECIES $55
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $47.50
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.
ENCEPHALARTOS TRANSVENOSUS X
WOODII
THE HYBRID THAT LOOKS MOST LIKE WOODII
NEAR IMPOSSIBLE TO FIND TEN DAY
SPECIAL ON THE ONE THAT WE HAVE
Encephalartos woodii is
probably the most or at least one of the most rare cycads in the world.
Females of this species are not known to exist - there are only male
plants in domestic & botanical gardens. To obtain one you must get an
offset from a suckering mature plant. They are extremely difficult to
find, carry a high risk of dying even if you do everything correctly and
are always unbelievably expensive. Nowadays offsets (unrooted) are
going for near $20,000 US dollars. Yes, there are buyers lined up.
Historically, as it is most closely related to
E. natalensis, attempts at
hybridizing this species has be with
Encephalartos natalensis. In my
experience, such hybrids tend to look more like the natalensis
parent than the woodii.
However, when the woodii pollen is applied to an Encephalartos transvenosus,
the leaves and leaflets more closely resemble the E. woodii
parent.
We have only one such cross presently at the
nursery. It's a 15g plant with a 7 inch caudex. See photos below. I
have no photos of a mature plant of this cross but am showing the two
parent species in the third row of photos. This plant can be mail
ordered. It'll want full sun along the coast and should be cold hardy
to about 22 degrees F.
REGULAR PRICE THIS ACTUAL PLANT $1260 TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS PLANT
$1075
Encephalartos transvenosus
Encephalartos woodii
BILBERGIA
CLUSTERS WITH CASCADING PINK BLOSSOMS
IN BLOSSOM RIGHT NOW
GREEN LEAVES - SUN TOLERANT LARGE CLUSTERS ON TEN DAY SPECIAL
This bromeliad genus is known for it's dependent
and large pink blossoms. The leaves on this species are green
forming a tubular plant. The blossoms are 18 inches long,
cascading and pink in color with blue flower parts showing below.
They are very durable and easy to grow. They want at least some
sun but can be grown in the sun. They want overhead watering.
These clusters each have five to ten individual plants in the pots.
TEN DAY SPECIAL THESE LARGE CLUSTERS $75
ORANGE CLIVIA MINIATA
IN FLOWER NOW – 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.
REGULAR PRICE 0RANGE THIS SIZE $45
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $35
Just mention this Special when purchasing to get the discount.
SATURDAY, 12 MARCH, 2022
ASSORTEDPRITCHARDIASPECIES THE HAWAIIAN PALM
OLD AND NICE SPECIMENS IN LARGER POTS
MULTIPLE SPECIES AVAILABLE
Pritchardiaare a tropical fan palm. Most
do not get overly large and many are under fifteen feet tall.
Along the coast they tolerate full sun. There are about 25
species with habitats ranging from Hawaii to some South Pacific
islands. We only grow the Hawaiian varieties as they do the
best in Southern California where most will take coastal full
sun. Or, grow them in part day sun. Cold tolerance is in the
mid-twenties or a bit lower.
I'm showing you three different species that are representative
of this genus. all are between ten and fifteen years old and in
25 gallon pots or 24 inch boxes. All have some degree of
trunk. On pair are over 14 feet tall in their pots. We have a
pretty good supply of such large specimen Pritchardiuas.
Almost all are outdoor grown in sun. Leaves on some species are
totally flat. Others have a wave to the leaf. Some are colored
on the undersides. There's a perfect Hawaiian Palm for anyone.
These are way too big and tall for mail order but can be
trucked. We have about eight different species of Pritchardia
in these sizes.
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.
COCONUT
QUEEN PALM
DESIRABLE SYAGRUS HYBRID ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL WHEN MATURE
SYAGRUS ROMANZOFFIANA X SCHIZOPHYLLA
TEN DAY SPECIAL LARGE BOXED 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.
We’re putting huge 24 inch boxes on sale.They are about 12 feet tall in their box.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 24 INCH BOX $750
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $675
This is probably one of the last times we’ll offer this rare hybrid in
this large size for sale. We only have a few left.
DYPSIS DECARYI
THE TRIANGLE PALM
MEDIUM MATURE HEIGHT
THREE SIDED 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, 15g and 25g plants available
KENTIOPSIS OLIVIFORMIS
A GREAT CROWN SHAFTED PALM
IDEAL FOR SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
MEDIUM MATURE HEIGHT
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 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 15 gallon size we’re putting on special Growth rate on this
species is good. This species is highly recommended.
REGULAR PRICE 15G $225
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $200
The 15 gallon size is shown in the first 5 photos. The 6th
photo is a 20g plant.
The garden trees are growing in San Diego County.
KENTIOPSIS OLIVIFORMIS
A GREAT CROWN SHAFTED PALM FOR SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
UPRIGHT LEAVES - TAKES COASTAL SUN
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON PLANTS
FOR DESCRIPTION, SEE ABOVE
REGULAR PRICE 5 GALLON $125
TEN DAY SPECIAL 1 GALLON $100
Remember to mention this Blog Special at the time of purchase.
RHOPALOSTYLIS HYBRID SAPIDA X BAUERI
SHOWING HYBRID VIGOR - SHOULD BE A WINNER! TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 GALLON SIZE
For those of you with growing experience, you
understand that palms, even monoecious palms, can hybridize. We got in
some plants and were told that they were "sapida".
But, looking at them you'll know they are not pure sapida.
Seeds came off a Rhopalostylis sapida
seed bearing tree. The dark petioles (brown) and downward flexing
leaves show that they are a hybrid -
baueri blood. Sorry, but I have no
photos of a mature garden tree of this hybrid. They can take part day
sun or filtered light in most areas. Cold hardiness will be about 20
degrees F.
REGULAR PRICE 15G THIS HYBRID $225 TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE
$200
Mention this Blog Special to get this price. I
don't have any mature specimen photos of this hybrid but elsewhere on
this Blog have shown each parent species.
VARIEGATED RHAPIS EXCELSA EXOTIC - TEND TO BE SMALL, MINIATURE PALMS
DON'T LIKE TOO MUCH
NITROGEN LIMITED SUPPLIES AVAILABLE TEN DAY
SPECIAL ANY VARIEGATED RHAPIS WE HAVE
This is another post to remind readers that we still offer a good
supply of the highly coveted variegated Rhapis
excelsa.
Known as the "Gems of the Orient", these striking plants typically have
yellow or white variegation on green leaves. Most plants at mature
size are three to six feet. There are many exotic varieties - most
popular in Japan where affluent collectors compete to obtain the most
striking plants. Propagation is by divisions only. So, one
must mother plants for divisions so you'd have a plant to sell.
The plant leaflet
photos below are an assortment of our Nursery plants.
The variegation consists of very narrow bands of yellow on green.
They are sort of hard to see here. On any given leaflets there are
lots of these narrow, subtle stripes.
Contact us if you are interested in getting one. BTW, these are
never inexpensive plants. And, they are all different. The
variegation seems to be different from leaf to leaf on all varieties.
TEN DAY SPECIAL:15% OFF
ANY VARIEGATED RHAPIS IN STOCK
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 $185
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
BISMARCKIA NOBILIS
BLUE SINGLE TRUNK FAN PALM FROM MADAGASCAR
A DEFINITE STATEMENT PALM
TEN DAY SPECIAL GOOD SIZED 15 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 15 gallon size that we have on special. This is a
good size to start with and should take off quickly.
REGULAR PRICE 15 GALLON $225
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 GALLON $195
Remember: Mention this Special for this price.
ARCHONTOPHOENIX MAXIMA LARGEST OF THE KING PALMS
GREEN LEAVES – STATELY TRUNK AND CROWN TEN DAY
SPECIAL 5 GALLON SIZE
By popular
demand I have put this great palm on special. This is the largest
of the King Palm family. It got its name "maxima" by the flower
size, but most have found it to be an aggressive grower, have a larger
trunk and get taller than the other species of King Palms. It does
have silver on the underside of the leaves. The crown shaft is
sort of a yellow, sometimes blue color. It is a quick growing
pinnate palm native to Australia. It's rare to see them available
and also hard to find good photos of this species. The plants I'm
putting on special are the 5 gallon size, mostly singles. It tolerates
full coastal sun and is cold hardy into the mid-twenties F. Another
interesting thing is that sometimes they’ll throw a new red leaf as
shown in one photo below.
REGULAR PRICE 5 GALLON $125
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON $95
Of note, our Archontophoenix "teracarpa" is probably a larger
King Palm than A. maxima but still escapes exact species
identification. It does not have silver undersides to the leaflets and
has a blue crown shaft. It is routinely discussed elsewhere at this
Blog. The habitat photo is by Luke Nancarrow AU.
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.
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 $125
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5G SIZE $100
Remember to mention this Special for your discount when you purchase.
Mail order possible.
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!
KENTIOPSIS PYRIFORMIS SUPER RARE SINGLE TRUNK PINNATE PALM
NATIVE TO NEW CALEDONIA
THIN TRUNK - VERY ELEGANT TEN 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 $60
TEN DAY SPECIAL BAND SIZE $50
Remember to mention this Blog
Special when you purchase to get this discount. Photos of large
plant below by TS at RPS.
GAUSSIA GOMEZ-POMPAE
BIGGER AND TALLER THAN GAUSSIA MAYA
PINNATE LEAVES, NO CROWN
SHAFT
VERY RARE - NEW TO CULTIVATION TEN DAY
SPECIAL BAND SIZED PLANTS
This is a fairly recently described single
trunk pinnate palm is from southern Mexico. There it lives among rugged
outcroppings in mountainous areas. Little is known about its domestic
culture. It gets to heights of over 30 feet with an 8 to 10 inch thick
trunk. It has a clean trunk and no crown shaft. Leaves are green and
fairly straight. The mature photos below were taken in Miami, Florida
where it seems to be doing fine. I would anticipate that it wont' take
temperatures much below a freeze. This is the first time I've offered
it for sale.
TEN DAY SPECIAL BAND SIZE $40
SUPER UNUSUAL ENCEPHALARTOS HYBRID F2 HYBRID WITH E. WOODII POLLEN
ENCEPHALARTOS (E. NATALENSIS X E. WOODII) X
(ENCEPHALARTOS HORRIDUS X E. WOODII) TEN DAY SPECIAL CITRUS POT SIZE
This should prove to be one of the most
interesting hybrid Encephalartos
available on the market. It is an F2 hybrid. These were done from
domestic plants in Southern California. The hybridizer took pollen from
the E. horridus x woodii
to pollinate a receptive female of
E. natalensis x woodii. As most
know, E. woodii
is extinct in the wild and only male plants are known to exist. E. horridus x woodii
(Encephalartos "horwood")
is one of the most sought after hybrids around. I've shown multiple
photos of the plants on Special as well as close up photos of the leaves
of both parents.
TEN DAY SPECIAL CITRUS POTS THIS
HYBRID $110
I have limited numbers available. They'll not
last long. They are presently a bit bigger than shown here.
ENCEPHALARTOS MUNCHII
A BLUE TO BLUE-GREEN CYCAD
RARE AND VERY ATTRACTIVE CYCAD TEN DAY SPECIAL GOOD TWO GALLON SIZE
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 and I've shown
several photos here to demonstrate this. I've seen specimens that are
as blue as an Encephalartos horridus.
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 one gallon on sale are a good, strong one gallon plant.
They came from parents domestically that both had extreme blue color.
Caudex size is about 2 inches. These can be mail ordered but not
outside the U.S.
REGULAR PRICE THESE 2 G PLANTS $150 TEN DAY SPECIAL THESE PLANTS $125
Remember to mention this Blog Only Special at the time of purchase.
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.
MACROZAMIA MOOREI & MACROZAMIA SALE
LARGER COLD HARDY CYCAD
A CYCAD THAT EVENTUALLY LOOKS LIKE A PALM TREE TEN DAY SPECIAL ANY SIZE THIS GENUS
This larger cycad is native to Queensland, Australia. Over many
decades, it establishes a thick trunk and can get ten to twenty feet
tall. At this size the truly resemble a palm tree, both in crown
size and trunk size. It is recognizable because of its long,
curved and keeled leaves (V shaped in cross section). Other
species like M. johnsoni and communis have
much flatter leaves. The nursery plants shown here are mostly
larger plants from 15 gallon to box size specimens. Caudex sizes
are all quite large for the container. You’ll notice the keeled
leaves on the photos. This species wants full sun and is cold
hardy into the upper teens F. We have multiple other pecie of
Macrozamia for sale as well - in an assortment of sizes.
RIGHT NOW ALL MACROZAMIA ON SALE AT 20% OFF REGULAR PRICES FOR
TEN DAYS
Remember: Mention this Ten Day Special at the time of purchase.
ALOE HERCULES TREE FORMING ALOE THAT GETS
FAIRLY TALL
THICK TRUNK - FLESHY
BLUE-GREEN LEAVES TEN DAY SPECIAL 25 GALLON
SIZE
As most of you know, we grow a limited
number of succulents. But, I couldn't pass up showing you some fairly
large 25 gallon Aloe hercules
that we got in. This plant is a
hybrid between Aloe bainesii and
Aloe dichotoma.
It forms a thick trunk when mature. When juvenile it is thinner as
shown here with a single head of foliage. Mature height can reach 30
feet. It is a sun loving species with a cold hardiness reportedly down
to 20 degrees F. It can die if overwatered so give it minimal water.
REGULAR PRICE 25 GALLON $475 TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $380
LONG SHINY GREEN LEAVES
TEN DAY SPECIAL LARGE 5 GALLON SIZE
It's been a while since I've presented this customer favorite - the
Birdsnest Fern, Asplenium nidus. They are an ideal understory
plant for the garden floor but can also be grown inside the home or in a
patio area. Leaves are green and shiny. They want filtered
light and ample water. Like most ferns, you don't want them to go
dry. A large specimen plant could have a crown spread of six or
seven feet. You have to keep snails away from them. The
plants on special are nice 5 gallon plants - these are oversized 5g
plant. These can be mail ordered, weather permitting.
REGULAR PRICE THESE LARGE 5 GALLON PLANTS $75
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $60
Remember to mention this Blog Special for this discount when you
purchase.
HAEMANTHUS ALBIFLOS
UNDERSTORY COMPANION PLANT
WIDE "TONGUE-LIKE" LEAVES
INTERESTING SPRING - SUMMER BLOSSOMS
TEN DAY SPECIAL LARGE FIVE GALLON SIZE
This species is native to various regions of South Africa. It
prefers filtered light but can tolerate some sun. Leaves are thick
and green in color. In sun they are more of a lime green and
shorter. Interesting blossoms emerge faithfully and are shown in a
nursery plant below. The are white with yellow-orange reproductive
parts (see photos below).
Surprisingly, these are a bit difficult to find. They do tolerate
cold into the mid-twenties or lower and are being grown in the SF Bay
area with ease. The first five photos below show our 5 gallon
plants on Special.
REGULAR PRICE 5 GALLON $75
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $65
Mail order possible. Mention this Special for this Blog Only
Discounted price.
MUSA SUMATRANA ZEBRINA
A NON-FRUITING BANANA ORNAMENTAL BANANA
TOP OF LEAF - RED BLOTCHES ON GREEN
BOTTOM OF LEAF - MAROON TEN DAY SPECIAL ONE GALLON PLANTS
The plants I'm showing here are a non-fruiting type of ornamental
Banana. Like most Bananas, it does sucker and the mature height is
six to eight feet. It has light green leaves with attractive purple
splotches and maroon underside. See photos below. It'd want
full sun outdoors (along the coast) and should be cold tolerant well
into the mid-twenties F. Some are also growing it as an indoor
plant. We're putting our one gallon on sale. See first six
photos below. Also shown below is our 15g size of a similar Banana
- Musa sumatana hybrid that looks quite similar to the one on
sale. But, these 15 gallon plants will produce fruit. In the
garden sumatrana zebrina wants at least half day sun.
Cold hardiness is into the 20's F.
TEN DAY SPECIAL 1
GALLON $30
THURSDAY 10 MARCH, 2022
HOW DOES ONE TELL IF HIS PALM IS DEAD?
IS MY PALM STILL GROWING?
HOW FAST IS IT GROWING?
MARK THE NEW SPEAR!
It is surprising that many palm enthusiasts
don't know how to tell if their palm is alive or dead after some type of
insult such as severe cold. It's simple to determine if the plant is
alive and growing. Mark the central newest spear side by side while
marking an adjacent fully extended leaf. See the photo. Then watch for
the two moving apart. The line of the new spear moves upward while the
adjacent mark on the full size leaf stays the same. Look at the
difference movement of the new spear over time. You can also tell how
fast it's growing. During the growing season (when warm), most palms
will show a quarter of an inch or more of vertical new spear growth per
day. To confirm a serious problem, you'd note that there is no movement
of the spear over several weeks. But, if the new leaf spear is green,
don't give up. Just give it an extended period of time and watch for
movement. The photo shown here is of a marked spear on a 15 gallon
Dypsis decaryi. Note the horizontal black permanent marker
marks. The new spear is on the left in the photo.
PRITCHARDIA MINORIN SAN
DIEGO
MATURE AND FRUITING FOR YEARS
THIN TRUNK, MEDIUM HEIGHT
ENABLES US TO OFFER YOU NURSERY PLANTS
I wanted to show you photographs of a maturePritchardia
minorthat's thriving in central San Diego, CA. For
many years our nursery has been selling young plants that come from the
seeds of this mother tree. It is a magnificent specimen. I'd estimate
its height to be fifteen feet with a trunk diameter of eight inches.
Native to the Island of Kaui in HI, this tree is quite rare and grows at
high elevation in locality. It tolerates full sun here if you are not
too far inland. I've seen this species in habitat and the one shown in
the first three rows of photos (San Diego) is taller than ones I've seen
in the wild. I figure its culture that made it this large. The last
row shows some photos of plants we have for sale and a specimen of this
species in HI. Although availability changes over time, we hope that we
can continue to offer this unique species in the future.
RHAPIDOPHYLLUM HYSTRIX
THE NEEDLE PALM
WORLD'S MOST COLD HARDY PALM
TEN DAY SPECIAL HUGE 20 YEAR OLD 45 GALLON PLANT
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. The eighth
picture below shows the needles on the trunk of an older garden plant.The first six photos shown this mature, seed producing palm.I only have this one specimen – came from a private grower and is
very old.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.
This is a very slow growing species. If you don’t want a big
mature specimen, I do have much smaller 5g which are shippable.
REGULAR PRICE 45 GALLON SPECIMEN $600
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS ACTUAL PLANT $495
You must mention this Blog Only Special to get this price.
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.
REGULAR PRICE 15 GALLON $225
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 GALLON $200
The 8th photo is c/o Wikipedia.
ARCHONTOPHOENIX
MAXIMA
LARGEST OF THE KING PALMS
GREEN LEAVES – STATELY TRUNK AND CROWN
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 GALLON SIZE
By popular demand I have put this great palm on special. This is
the largest of the King Palm family. It got its name "maxima" by
the flower size, but most have found it to be an aggressive grower, have
a larger trunk and get taller than the other species of King Palms.
It does have silver on the underside of the leaves. The crown
shaft is sort of a yellow, sometimes blue color. It is a quick
growing pinnate palm native to Australia. It's rare to see them
available and also hard to find good photos of this species. I
wish to than L.N. below for his picture of a mature tree. The
plants I'm putting on special are the 15 gallon size, mostly singles.
It tolerates full coastal sun
and is cold hardy into the mid-twenties F.
REGULAR PRICE 15 GALLON $225
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $200
Of note, our Archontophoenix "teracarpa" is probably a larger
King Palm than A. maxima but still escapes exact species
identification.It does not
have silver undersides to the leaflets and has a blue crown shaft.It is routinely discussed elsewhere at this Blog.
The 7th photo is by Luke Nancarrow AU
and the 9th by P.D.
PHOENIX SYLVESTRIS TALL PALM WITH BLUE-GREEN LEAVES
THE SILVER DATE PALM TEN DAY SPECIAL
15G PLANTS
This species of Date Palm is from India and
Pakistan and somewhat resembles the Canary Island Date Palm. But, the
trunk is much thinner, the crown is not as large and it is more rounded
in shape. Leaf color is blue-green. Overall height can reach forty to
fifty feet. This is a sun species in all areas with a cold tolerance
into the teens F.
We're offering nice 15g plants on special as
shown. These might be a bit of a challenge to mail order but can be
done.
REGULAR PRICE THIS SPECIES 15G $225
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $195
Just mention this Special to get the discount
when purchasing, Only a few available.
DYPSIS BARONII
RED BASE FORM – “RED STEM”
IDEAL SUCKERING MADAGASCAR PALM TEN DAY SPECIAL NICE SUCKERING 7 GALLON PLANTS Over the years and having grown between fifty and one hundred
different species of Dypsis, I
can say that Dypsis baronii is
one of the best species of Dypsis for
Southern California. It is a reliablly performing plant and quite
beautiful. Palm enthusiasts get really excited about the variety
of color seen in the stem, crown shaft and new petioles. The
plants shown here are the “red stem” form with obvious red coloring at
the base of the trunks.
Crown shafts vary in color from red to yellow to powder white.
Eventually, most plants give a silver green trunk with a light colored
crown shaft as shown here. Trunks are several inches thick, leaves
are about five to six feet long and overall heights peak out under
twenty feet. Right on the coast this species can be grown in full sun
although strong filtered light or part day sun is ok too. Far
inland areas should expose this species to only a few hours of sun.Cold tolerance is into the mid and perhaps low 20's F.
Growth rate is slow to medium.
Availability on this species is variable.
Right now we our have 5g size but also these suckering, sturdy 7 gallon
plants which I’m putting on special.I have about six of them.For those that don’t sell in the next ten days, I’m putting all
into 15 gallon pots.These
can be mail ordered.The
garden photo is of only of the regular Dypsis baronii species.
I have no pictures of the red stem form.
REGULAR PRICE THESE 7 GALLON PLANTS $185
TEN DAY SPECIAL THESE 7 GALLON $165
CHAMAEDOREA OREOPHILA
RARE SINGLE TRUNK PINNATE PALM
TOLERATES SOME SUN - FAIRLY COLD HARDY
TEN DAY SPECIAL FIVE GALLON PLANTS
This is a great palm for Southern CA and other areas that may see winter
colds into the mid-twenties F. It is native to southwestern Mexico
at high elevations to 4500 feet. It tolerates bright filtered
light or, along the coast, some degree of sun. It is single
trunked with a modified crown shaft and somewhat short green leaves.
It resembles a Chamaedorea elegans on steroids - taller, thicker
trunk and longer leaves. Trunks are about an inch thick and
ringed. In filtered light trunks remain green. Mature height
is about ten feet. This is an extremely difficult species to find.
Masture plant photos are c/o Palmpedia.
REGULAR PRICE 5 GALLON $125 TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE
$95
Remember to Mention this Special!
TRACHYCARPUS WAGNERIANUS A MORE PETITE SPECIES OF THE WINDMILL PALM
SMALL, STIFF GREEN LEAVES EXCELLENT COLD HARDINESS TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON PLANTS This interesting palm, known as the Dwarf Chusan Palm, does not
have a well known natural habitat. Some think it may have
originated with a dwarf cultivar of T.
fortunei.It
is very slow growing with a hairy trunk. It is sought after by
palm enthusiasts and is presently hard to find.Leaves mature are about two feet across, stiff. flat and pleated
and do not flex down at the ends. A decades old plant may have a
trunk under ten feet tall. It wants full sun and may be equally as
cold hardy (down to 15 degree F. or colder) as the common Windmill Palm.
The 5 gallon on sale are about five to six years old and easily
recognized by their small leaf size.
REGULAR PRICE 5 GALLON $125 TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON $100
Remember to mention this Special for
your discount when you purchase.
These would be easy to mail order in the pot with soil.
The eight mature specimen photo is c/o Martin Gibbons - known for his
work on this genus
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 $125
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON $95
The sale plant is shown in the first 7 photos.
CHAMAEDOREA PLUMOSA
THE BABY QUEEN PALM
SEVERAL PLANTS PER POT
LOOK BEST IN GROUPS
TEN DAY SPECIAL SINGLE 5 GALLON SIZE
For anyone who's looked for this species lately, you realize it's in
very short supply and essentially unavailable in larger sizes.
This is because of a several year shortage of seeds. We are
pleased to presently put nice single stem 5 gallon plants on special.Plant heights are about 4 feet in the pot. This species
gets up to about 14 feet height with a green, ringed trunk about 1.5
inches in diameter. The leaves are plumose or fluffy. They
are quick growing and perfect for narrow planter areas. It will
take full coastal sun. Cold hardiness is into the mid-twenties F.
It can also be used as a houseplant in a bright area. These plants
in this size pot are quite shippable.We also have multiple (several in one pot) if desired at the same
price.
REGULAR PRICE 5 GALLON $125
TEN DAY SPECIAL THESE 5 GALLON SINGLES $95
Mention this Blog Special for your discount at the time of purchase.
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 $125 TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON $100
Remember: Mention this Special for this
Blog Only discounted price.
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
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
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 $55 TEN DAY SPECIAL BAND SIZE
$47.50
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,
cupidus and nubimontanus.
Encephalartos eugene-maraisii is a medium to large species with
trunk height up to almost ten feet. It will sucker from the base.
Leaf color is blue or blue-green. The leaves are sharply keeled
giving a "V-shape" in cross section. Leaf length is two to five
feet. Leaflets are 1/2 to 3/4 inches wide and have a sharp
terminal tip. Encephalartos middleburgensis is a closely
related species and was originally felt to be a subspecies of eugene-maraisii.
This is a full sun cycad. In the wild it commonly sees freezing
temperatures. In culture it is know to tolerate mid to low 20's F.
We are currently putting out band sized plants on sale for ten days.
I’m showing a flat with just this species. Yes, we have a nice
supply of them but they won’t last long.
REGULAR PRICE BAND SIZE
$135
TEN DAY SPECIAL BAND SIZE $95
Remember, mention this
Blog Only Special. We can ship
these, weather permitting, but only within the United States.
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 $130
TEN DAY SPECIAL THESE 2 GALLON CYCADS $80
CYCAS PANZHIHUAENSIS
RARE GREEN CHINESE CYCAD
EXCELLENT COLD HARDINESS
MEDIUM SIZE MATURE
TEN DAY SPECIAL CITRUS POT AS SHOWN
This is a rare green cycad from China. It is different
than the Sago Palm - smaller and, to me, more attractive.
Leaf color is green to blue green. It tolerates coastal
sun and is cold hardy into the upper teens F. Some feel
it's one of the most cold hardy cycads in the world - even
better than the Sago Palm. Mature height should be about
eight feet. They can sucker, but much less than the Sago.
They also take up less garden space than the Sago Palm.
Leaflets are narrow without armor except on the tips
(pointed).
The citrus pot shown in the first five photos has a caudex
of 3.5 inches. We also have larger and smaller plants for
sale. We are putting plants of this size (2.5 to 3.5
inches) on special.
These can be easily mail ordered.The first to purchase of course will get the larger
plants.
REGULAR PRICE PLANTS WITH THIS SIZE CAUDEX $300
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $245
This size can be shipped or delivered. Remember, mention
this Special when you purchase. The sixth photo shows our
15 gallon size of larger plants.
CERATOZAMIA MEXICANA GREEN CYCAD FROM MEXICO BLOWOUT SALE CONING SIZED PLANTS
GREAT DISCOUNT TEN DAY
SPECIAL CONING SIZED PLANTS
This gorgeous cycad is green in color and native to lowland as well as
mountainous areas of Vera Cruz, Mexico. There are various forms.
Some are green emergent but we’ve seen an occasional bronze emergent
type. This is a medium to large cycad with crown spreads of eight
to ten feet. Leaves tend to be horizontal and sometimes a bit
dependent, especially on older leaves. Leaf stems are spiny.
Leaf length can be six feet easily. Leaflets are medium width
with no spines on their edges. Caudex size can get up to two feet.
Most would grow this is a bit of sun or filtered light. But, right
on the coast, some have grown it well in half day sun. Cold
tolerance is down to the low 20’s F.
We have an excellent selection of this species and have selected some of
the 15 gallons for a Ten Day Special.Caudexes are four to six inches or bigger. Most are coning
size. These came recently from a private collection and some need
to throw out new leaves. But, all are super healthy and have seen
temperatures well into the twenties. The first 8 photos show
examples of these, about 40 specimen cycads.
REGULAR PRICE THIS SIZE IN 15 GALLON $$600 TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE IN 15G $450
This is a great price for these plants, many of which are 15 years old.This size can be delivered or possibly mail ordered. They'd
take a huge box.
HEDYCHIUM GREENII RED BUTTERFLY GINGER SMALLER GINGER WITH RED STEMS
MAROON BACKS TO THE LEAFLETS RED TO SALMON COLORED BLOSSOMS TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON SIZE
This desirable and somewhat rare Ginger only
gets to a height of about three to four feet. Its stems are dark red
and the underside of the oblong leaflets are maroon color. Leaves are
short green in color on the dorsal side. It wants strong filtered light
or coastal sun and is cold hardy well below a freeze. Flowers are
described as butterfly shaped and red to salmon colored. Apparently
small "plantlets" are formed at the end of the stem after blossoming
ceases and can be removed and grown. We have a limited number of 5
gallon available and they'll run out soon!
REGULAR PRICE 5 GALLON $75 TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE
$60
Blossom photo by garden.org website and
garden plant by Wikispecies website.
TRITONIA SPECIES ORANGE FLAME FREESIA
WINTER - SPRING BLOOMERS INTENSE 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. This is the first time
we've offered this species.
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON
TRITONIA $65
HAWAIIAN TI PLANTS
GREAT COLOR FOR THE GARDEN
ASSORTMENT OF NEW VARIETIES AT NURSERY
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
VARIETIES OF HAWAIIAN TI $55 TEN DAY SPECIAL THESE TI PLANTS $45
Remember to mention this Blog Special price at the
time of purchase.
TUESDAY, 8 MARCH, 2022
COLORFUL PLANTS AROUND THE
NURSERY
TEN DAY SPECIAL ALL COLORFUL PLANTS
I wanted to show you a bunch of photographs
taken at our nursery of colorful plants. All the photos below were
taken at the nursery. Availability of colorful plants is a
seasonal thing. I.e., some things sell out but we always seek for
our customers new desirable species with pizazz. This includes
Bromeliads, Alocasia, Gingers, Canna Lilies, Heliconia,
Cordyline Ti Plants, Caladium, tropical flowering trees
and whatever else we come across. And, to encourage you to come
look at our inventory, we are offering a discount price on all of our
color. I know below is a lot of photographs for download. I
apologize. I certainly could have chosen a lot more to show.
TEN DAY SPECIAL 10% OFF REGULAR PRICE ALL
COLOR PLANTS
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 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 5 GALLON $225 TEN DAY SPECIAL 1 GALLON
$195
Remember: Mention this Special for this price when you purchase.
We only have a small number available.
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
light inland. The plants on special are in 5g size.We may have both larger and smaller size.
REGULAR PRICE 5 GALLON $125
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $95
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 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 $95 TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $80 Just mention this Blog Special when
purchasing to get this special price.
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 and were summer repots. These can be mail ordered, weather
permitting.
REGULAR PRICE 5G $125
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5G SIZE $85
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.
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.
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 $125
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5G $95
Remember, mention this Blog Only Special for price at the time of
purchase. Limited numbers available. The photo from habitat
is by Justen Dobbs
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 $125 TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $100
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 $95
Important: Mention this Blog Only Offering for this price when you
purchase. Note, limited supply available.
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 $165
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $135
You must mention this Blog only special when purchasing to get this
price.
MONDAY, 7 MARCH, 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
CHAMAEDOREA CATARACTARUM THE CAT PALM
A SEMI-DWARF CLUSTERING PALM
DOES BEST IN LESS THAN FULL SUN
GETS TO SIX FEET TALL
This species of palm has been sold under the name "Cat Palm", which is
an abreviation for "cataractarum". ForChamaedoreasand
in the past, it was fairly easy to find. Nowadays it's very
difficult to find, especially with mature size as shown here. It
is a clustering palm that gets six feet tall. It really doesn't
form any trunk. It likes water as it has a native habitat near
river beds. It is cold hardy into the mid 20's F. and I'd
recommend, at most, a few hours of sun or filtered light. It is
native to the southern areas of Mexico and possibly into areas of
Central America. With less than adequate water it tends to look
scrappy. At the nursery, we offer mostly large plants, either 10
or 15 gallon size. They typically are suckering with a near mature
height.
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.
BECCARIOPHOENIX ALFREDII
THE MADAGASCAR PLATEAU COCONUT PALM
MEDIUM SIZES 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 maybe even warmer parts
of Texas. 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.
For mail order, we should also have smaller sizes available.
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.
SABAL "RIVERSIDE"
MEDIUM SIZE, THICK TRUNKED GREEN FAN PALM
SUN TOLERANT, COLD HARDY TEN DAY SPECIAL 15G SIZE
The true habitat origin of this palm is unknown.
All plants around commercially
originated from a collected plant that was found in Riverside, CA.No one knows where it originated from.It is a thick trunked Sabal
species
with large green leaves.
Leaf color is green to blue green.The trunk holds on initially to old leaf bases but eventually
they fall off or can be removed.Petioles are not armed but have a sharp edge.This species has medium sized round black seeds.Mature height averages about 25 feet.It is reported to tolerate down to 16 degrees F.It is a full sun palm.It’s also hard to find nowadays.We’re offering 15 gallon size on sale.
REGULAR PRICE 15 GALLON $225 TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $200
They are almost too big to mail order but could
be shipped in a huge box – expensive to do this.
TRACHYCARPUS LATISECTUS
WINDMILL PALM FROM INDIA
MEDIUM ADULT HEIGHT
RARE SPECIES
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 GALLON SIZE
This species from high elevation areas in India is most known for the
fact that it's leaf segments are wider than other species. There
are two varieties. It is a tall species, up to forty feet, with a
narrow trunk of six to eight inches. Its leaves are green with a
bit of glaucous color beneath. For this genus, the leaves are
wide, sometimes up to five feet with wide segments that are divided
about half way into the leaf. The petioles are about three feet
long and the leaf shape is semicircular or near totally circular.
There is a hope that this species tolerates more heat. Cold
tolerance is yet to be determined. We're suspicious it is not as
cold tolerant as other species. It is extremely rare in
cultivation with few photos available of the native population. Both
larger plant photographs below are by Martin Gibbons in the U.K. and
Tobias Spanner in Germany.
We have one or two 15 gallon which I’m putting on Special.
REGULAR PRICE 15G $250
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15G $215
Remember to mention this Blog Special for you discount.
ROYSTONEA REGIA THE CUBAN ROYAL PALM
TALL, SUN LOVING 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 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 $225 TEN
DAY SPECIAL 15 GALLON $200
TRACHYCARPUS TAKIL
POSSIBLY THE MOST COLD HARDY WINDMILL PALM
MEDIUM SIZE SUN TOLERANT FAN PALM
TEN DAY SPECIAL 7 GALLON SIZE
This species of Windmill Palm is always sought out by palm enthusiasts,
especially those in colder areas. This is because this species is
felt to be the most cold hardy of the genus with reports of it easily
tolerating temperatures into the single digits F. This, of course,
varies with the duration or cold and other conditions. We've only
been able to occasionally offer this species for sale.A way I identify this palm is by the slight offset from midline
of the petioles’ attachment to the fan leaf.We’re offering nicely size 7 gallon on sale and these are
shippable.We have limited
supplies, so don't dally. It tolerates coastal sun quite well and
part sun far inland.
REGULAR PRICE 7 GALLON $185
TEN DAY SPECIAL 7 GALLON $165
Just remember to mention this Special when you purchase. I wish to
thank Tobias Spanner and Martin Gibbons for their habitat photo.
They not only discovered this species but were also the source of seeds
for these plants.
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 $95
Remember: mention this Special to get your
discount when you purchase!
CHAMBEYRONIA HOOKERI THE BLONDE FLAMETHROWER PALM
GORGEOUS PALM FROM NEW CALEDONIA
USUALLY HAVE NICE NEW PURPLE-RED LEAF
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON SIZE
Shown is a nice example of a 5 gallon size of Chambeyronia hookeri with
its blonde colored crown shaft. I’ve found that this species
throws just as red (sometimes even more intense) new leaf compared to Chambeyronia
macrocarpa. This species is hard to find. It is
different in appearance from the dark green crown shafted form seen on
C. macrocarpa. Here's some facts about this species:
• Growth habit and care about the same as macrocarpa
• Along the coast will tolerate full sun if you're are not too far
inland
• Crown shaft is yellow-tan colored and quite prominent
• Cold tolerance is about 23 degrees
• Growth rate on this species like macrocarpa is slow to
medium but improves once planted in the ground.
• Trunk diameter is about 8 inches typically and overall height of
mature plants is about 25 feet
• Leaflets are shiny green, thick and sturdy, and quite wide as
shown
• Like macrocarpa, about 95% of the time throws newly
emerging red leaf as shown here. Rarely a plant will not throw new
red leaves and there's no way of predicting this.
• Also makes a great interior palm inside the home
REGULAR PRICE 5 GALLON SIZE $125
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON SIZE $100
We have very limited numbers available of this species and also have a
few 15 gallon size. Of course, not all will have a red new leaf at
this time. Mention this Special at the time of purchase for this
discounted price. The crown
shaft photo below is by TS at RPS and the new red leaf by the roof is by
D.L.
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 almost up to a nice 5g size.
REGULAR PRICE 5 GALLON $125
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON $90
You must mention this Internet-only special when purchasing to get this
price. Limited supplies available. The last
photo is c/o TS at RPS.
RAVENEA RIVULARIS THE MAJESTY PALM
THICK TRUNK, FAST GROWER TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON SIZE
Almost all
Ravenea are native to Madagascar.
Such it is with R. rivularis
which was one of the first species of this genus to be grown
commercially worldwide. It is native to moist areas along rivers in the
habitat. It has a husky clean trunk with a slightly swollen base. The
trunk tapers toward the crown. Leaves are green and about 8 feet long,
fairly flat in cross section. Petioles are not armed. It is a fast
growing species if fed well and given ample water. Mature height is
about 40 feet and it tolerates coastal sun. Cold hardiness is 23 to 25
degrees F. We're putting 5 gallon on sale.
REGULAR PRICE 5 GALLON $125 TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON $90
HYOPHORBE VERSCHAFELTII
THE SPINDLE PALM WITH ITS CIGAR SHAPED TRUNK
EXOTIC, UNUSUAL APPEARING AND RARE
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5G 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 5 gallon
size which we’ve put on special. I can mail order this size.
REGULAR PRICE 5 GALLON $135
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 GALLON SIZE $100
We only have limited numbers available.
RHOPALOSTYLIS CHEESEMANII
BEAUTIFUL GREEN CROWN SHAFTED PALM
TOLERATES A FAIR AMOUNT OF COASTAL SUN
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON SIZE
Rhopalostylis cheesemanii is
from Roul Island in the Kermadecs.It reportedly has darker brown tomentum on the crown shaft and
petioles compared to R.
baueri and
the fruits are larger in size. But, the most remarkable thing is
that some enthusiasts have noticed is that it is a more aggressive
grower in Southern California. It is a green leafed, single trunk
pinnate palm with a crown shaft.Opposed to R.
baueri,
it has been known to do quite well in full sun right along the coast.
One of our staff, Rusty, swears by this species and thinks it's far
superior to other Rhopalostylis.
In his yard it has grown at a phenomenal rate. The pictures here
show the darker petioles compared to R. sapida.I have limited photos of larger garden plants. Be aware
that many people feel this should be considered a sub-variety of Rhopalostylis
baueri.
Growth rate of this species is medium at best.It is a stunning palm when mature.The 5 gallon size can be shipped.
REGULAR PRICE 5 GALLON $125 TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS
SIZE $100
The 8th photo below is by Cloudforest.com
website.
KENTIOPSIS OLIVIFORMIS A GREAT CROWN SHAFTED PALM FOR SOUTHERN
CALIFORNIA
UPRIGHT LEAVES - TAKES COASTAL SUN TEN DAY SPECIAL BAND SIZED
PLANTS
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.
The first six photos show our band size
that we're putting on special. Be aware, this species can get up
to about 30 feet in a domestic garden. This species is highly
recommended in So Cal.
REGULAR PRICE BAND SIZE $55 TEN DAY SPECIAL BAND
SIZE $47.50
Remember
to mention this Blog Special at the time of purchase.
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.
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.
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.
REGULAR PRICE THIS SIZE CITRUS POT $500
TEN DAY SPECIAL CITRUS POT THIS SIZE
$400
Our regular price is $125 per inch caudex.
These can be mail ordered. We only have a few left and predict
they'll not be available in the future as no seeds have been available
for years.
SPATHODEA CAMPANULATA
THE AFRICAN TULIP TREE
LARGE ORANGE-RED FLOWERS IN SUMMER
FULL SUN – SOME COLD HARDINESS
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5G SIZE
We are fortunate here in Southern California because there are quite a
few striking, beautiful flowering tropical trees that we can grow.
Included in this group is the African Tulip Tree with its clusters of
large blossoms. They typically have clusters of large orange to
red blossoms.It blooms in
summer but sometimes longer. It wants full sun. Cold
hardiness is estimated to be in the mid-twenties F. Growth rate is
medium.The plants on
special are between 3 and 5 feet tall in their pots. One last
note: Realize that this species tends to go deciduous (drop its
leaves) during the coldest part of winter.
REGULAR PRICE 5G AFRICAN TULIP TREE $95 TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS 5G SIZE $65
Remember: 10 days at this price – Mention this Special at the time of
purchase to get this price.
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.
HIBISCUS MIDNIGHT RED BLOSSOM
RARE VARIETY TEN DAY SPECIAL FLOWERING ONE GALLON
As a nursery, we're not a specialty Hibiscus grower. But, I've always loved these plants.
Even older species, around for quite a while, add color and charm to the
garden. And, newer varieties are amazing. The reason we backed off
from Hibiscus
is that they attract white fly problems. This was especially present a
decade ago but has become less of a problem nowadays. So, we are
growing some cool varieties presently. Most are from cuttings from
collections of desirable plants. The one on sale here has large red
(touch of pink) blossoms. They are fully rooted.
TEN DAY SPECIAL ONE GALLON $30
CROTON MAMMY
SUPER COLORFUL SMALL TREE OR BUSH
TROPICAL COLOR FOR THE GARDEN TEN DAY
SPECIAL SMALL TREES
In tropical areas, Croton are a
mainstay method of inserting color into one's garden. There are many
hybrids and species. We have found that species that have broad wide
leaves are less cold hardy than narrow leaf types. The latter are
sometimes referred to as "Ribbon
Croton" or "Thin Leaf Croton". A
common wide leaf species is Croton
Petra. Unfortunately, here in
Southern California, the latter does poorly. AT best, at the end of
winter, you have a very scrappy plant that barely looks good the
following Fall season. The thinner leaf varieties seem to handle our
winter cold better. The species here, Croton Mammy,
hopefully will fall into the group of more cold tolerant Crotons.
These plants are in a 10 inch container. Their heights are about 4
feet or a bit more. They'd want some sun but probably not full sun.
Hopefully they'll do well down to the lower 30's F. We only imported a
small number of these. The garden photos are garden shots of a variety
of Croton - to show the color these plants can add to any garden.
TEN DAY SPECIES 10 INCH SIZE $135
FRIDAY, 4 MARCH, 2022
ENCEPHALARTOS MANIKENSIS
HUGE SPECIMEN FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
THIRTY TO FORTY YEARS OLD
AVAILABLE FOR SALE
This green Central African cycad is native to
Mozambique and Zimbabwe. It is a prototypical cycad for a group of
similar "species" in this region that are known as the "Manikensis complex".
This would include such varieties or species as E. bandula,
concinnus, chimanimaniensis and others. Taxonomists are still
working out which plants deserve species status.In
any case, E. manikensis is a medium sized green cycad with
trunks up to four to six feet. Leaf lengths are also four to six
feet long with glossy green leaflets. This is a quick growing
species good for coastal sun or part sun and is cold hardy into the low
20's F.
The plant shown here in the first two rows was recently acquired from a
private collection. It's in a 45 gallon container and has a 21 x
32 inch trunk. It is definitely botanical garden quality.
And, right now, it's for sale at a discount. Shortly I'll publish
a webpage with this plant and about fifty more. Prices for all
will be shown there but you can email me for specifics on this plant.
DIOON ANGUSTIFOLIUM FORTY YEAR OLD SPECIMEN
NEEDLE LIKE LEAFLETS LOVES SUN, HEAT & IS VERY COLD HARDY
Recently we acquired this forty year old
specimen from a private cycad garden. It is in a 25 gallon
container and has a caudex that is 11 inches wide and 18 inches tall.
It is definitely coning size although we don't know the sex of this
plant. The main characteristic of this species and the Latin
derivation for "angusti" is "thin". It is known mostly by the fact
that it has very thin leaflets. Some would give it species status
while others (most) consider it to be a variety of Dioon edule.
This Mexican species has stems that are typically under three feet in
height, although taller specimens exist in habitat. Leaves are
three to four feet long and leaflets are a quarter inch in width.
It prefers full, hot sun and is cold tolerant into the upper teens.
Such temperatures may burn the leaves but often the plant survives.
It is an attractive species because it is not overly large, doesn't get
tall or big, and will hold many leaves, all with a large number of the
almost needle like leaflets.
You'll note on the leaflet detail photos that
you can "see through" the leaves because leaflets are super thin and
spaced apart from each other. Many find this very desirable.
This species will sucker freely at the base as seen below. Leaf
color is green, sometimes with blue or silver tones. This plant is
for sale. It was dug and we'd give a very good price on it.
Just email me for more information.
LIVISTONA AUSTRALIS
THE CABBAGE TREE PALM
THIN TALL TRUNK - GREEN ARMED LEAVES TEN DAY SPECIAL MASSIVE 25 GALLON PLANT
This species is native to the far eastern
regions of Australia. It is a costapalmate green palm that can get
mature to heights of fifty feet or more. It retains old leaf bases
below the crown but these fall off with age. Leaves are green, heavily
divided into rather thin segments with armed long petioles. Trunks with
age are clean and have rings. It likes full sun and is cold hardy into
the mid to lower 20's F. The 25 gallons on sale are massive. We just
have a few. Basal diameter on these is almost 18 inches, almost the
diameter of a mature trunk. You rarely see these for sale. Also see
the interesting but different Livistona decipiens/decora below.
TEN DAY SPECIAL THESE 25 GALLON $475
LIVISTONA DECIPIENS
THE RIBBON PALM
COLD HARDY, FAST GROWING, DROOPING GREEN LEAVES
TEN DAY SPECIAL VERY OVERSIZED 25G SIZE Palm enthusiasts love this rapid growing palm known as the
Ribbon Palm from Australia. It gets the common name of “Ribbon
Palm” from the fact that the ends of the palmate leaf segments hand
straight down toward the ground like ribbons.Trunks are thin and get to a height of thirty to forty feet.It has a very thin trunk and leaflets are very divided with
narrow segments compared to other fan palms.Leaf color is green and, if you look closely, you can almost
always spot thin white hairs on the leaves.This helps identify it.Also, the leaves in cross-section are very wavy.It is a very attractive fan palm that many can grow easily.
Cold hardiness is about 18 degrees F. It likes full sun.
Both this species in this size and the australis above are way
too big for standard mail orders.
REGULAR PRICE 25G $550 TEN DAY SPECIAL 25G $465
KING PALM ARCHONTOPHOENIX CUNNINGHAMIANA
MEDIUM TO TALL, FULL OR PART DAY SUN
TEN DAY SPECIAL SINGLE OR TRIPLE 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 single & triples 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. Today we're only
showing triple 15g below.
REGULAR PRICE 15G $185
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15G $150
Mention this Blog Only Special at the time of purchase for this
discounted price. We do have other sizes for sale.
BECCARIOPHOENIX ALFREDII
THE MADAGASCAR PLATEAU COCONUT PALM
MEDIUM SIZES SINGLE TRUNK PALM
HIGHLY SOUGHT AFTER – NEW BATH JUST AVAILABLE
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 maybe even
warmer parts of Texas. 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. These can be mail ordered.
REGULAR PRICE LARGE 5G THIS SPECIES $250
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $225
We did offer this species for sale a few weeks ago at this price but
this batch are bigger.You
must mention this Internet-only special when purchasing to get this
price. Limited supplies available. CREDITS: My thanks
to TS at RPS for the habitat photos.
CHAMAEDOREA WOODSONIANA TALL, THICK TRUNK, BEAUTIFUL GREEN PINNATE
PALM
DOES BEST IN SHADE – STUNNINGLY BEATIFUL
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON SIZE This is a very large, single trunk species that is
native to a long range, spanning from Mexico into the northern parts of
South America. It is very sought after by enthusiasts and is known
as one of the tallest of all Chamaedoreas - reaching heights of possibly over forty feet.
The trunk has a prominent crownshaft and is four inches thick or more.
It's leaves are four to five feet long with a prominent petiole.
Leaf color is a deep green and, in cross section, the leaves are
slightly keeled. In Southern California, this species prefers
shade or a bit of sun.It
has been said that this species cannot take a freeze. More recent
reports suggest this species can tolerate temperatures into the upper
20's F. It is known to be growing in the San Francisco Bay area.
It is a quick grower and sometimes the base of the trunk is swollen.
Shown is our 5g size. We have limited numbers available.
REGULAR PRICE 5 GALLON $125
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON SIZE $110
Note:We only have a few
available and they’ll be gone soon.
SABAL MINOR
THE DWARF PALMETTO
NEVER OVER SIX FEET TALL
TEN DAY SPECIAL 2 GALLON PLANTS
This dwarf palm native to the southern states of the U.S. is sought
after because of its small size and extreme cold hardiness. It can
take temperatures into the mid-teens F. and rarely gets over six feet
tall. It is often grown in full sun but tolerates part sun or
strong filtered light. Enthusiasts like it because of its small
size. Blossoms commonly shoot above the green fan leaves and produce
small black seeds. We’re putting 2 gallon plants on sale presently.
REGULAR PRICE 2 GALLON SIZE $75
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $60
Just mention this blog special to get this great deal. This and
all sales not outdated and seen here apply to mail orders or nursery
visits.
DYPSIS
PRESTONIANA
VERY RARE SINGLE TRUNK PALM FROM MADAGASCAR
PLUMOSA LEAVES – COLORFUL CROWN SHAFT TEN DAY SPECIAL 2 GALLON SIZE
This highly sought-after, single trunk species from Madagascar is very
beautiful. It falls into the category of a “must have ” species.This species comes from mid-elevation in southern Madagascar and
is proving to be a great species for Southern California. It has a
height of over 30 feet, a thick trunk that is about 12 to sixteen inches
thick with prominent rings, plumose upright leaves and a colored crown
shaft. The crown shaft has white silver, orange and black colors.Cold tolerance appears to be into the mid-twenties but is not yet
worked out. Mature trees tolerate full sun along the coast.
The mature photos are by TS at RPS. One photo is c/o John
Dransfield, Kew Botanical Garden in London. We’re putting 2
gallon plants on Special.
REGULAR PRICE 2 GALLON SIZE $75
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $62.50
Remember to mention this Special. These can be mail ordered.
DYPSIS SPECIES ORANGE CRUSH A BEAUTIFUL DYPSIS WITH NO SPECIES NAME
MANY TIMES SPORTS AN ORANGE CROWN SHAFT MEDIUM MATURE HEIGHT - EXOTIC AND
SOUGHT AFTER TEN DAY SPECIAL 2 GALLON SIZE
This is another exotic species that is near
impossible to find. It is native to Madagascar, gets to a mature
height of about 20 feet, has an 8 inch thick trunk and, most appealing,
is the smooth orange colored crown shaft. (see last photo). We
have available some 2 gallon plants.It is recommended that you grow this one for a year or two before
planting.At one point,
orange crush
was felt to be Dypsis
pululifera.
But, that was proven incorrect by taxonomists. It presently has
not species name. I'd start it in strong filtered light or slowly
acclimate it to some sun. Cold tolerance is probably not much
below a freeze. We have several of the 2g size available.
Like other super rare species, it is affordable but not inexpensive.
Those available were winter repots.The last photo was taken by BGL.
TEN DAY SPECIAL 2 GALLON SIZE $65
ENCEPHALARTOS LEHMANNII EASTERN CAPE BLUE CYCAD
FULL SUN, NEVER VERY BIG
TEN DAY SPECIAL BAND SIZE SEEDLINGS
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. Our band size which are on sale are shown in
the first five photos below.
REGULAR PRICE BAND SIZE $70 TEN DAY SPECIAL BAND $60 Remember: You must mention this Blog Only
Special for this discount when you buy. This size is a piece of
cake to ship. We also have available 5g, 15g and boxes for sale.
The last row of photos shows other larger nursery plants.
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 $275
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $235
Remember: Mention this Special for your discounted
price!
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!
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.
DICHORISANDRA THYRIFLORA THE BLUE GINGER - HARD TO FIND
FIVE TO SIX FEET TALL – BLUE BLOSSMS
TEN DAY SPECIAL ONE AND SEVEN 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 one and seven gallon plants.They are quite nice and we're putting them on special. They
are in very limited numbers. When these are gone, there may be no
more until next year. 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.
REGULAR PRICE ONE GALLON $35
TEN DAY SPECIAL ONE GALLON $30
REGULAR PRICE SEVEN GALLON $165
TEN DAY SPECIAL SEVEN GALLON $140 - WHEN AVAILABLE
Remember to mention this Blog Only Special when purchasing.
The one gallon are shown in the first four photos.
Beginning with the 5th photo are shown the 7 gallon size. The 7g
size are nearly sold out. The last row of photos are random
stock photos of this species.
ALOCASIA REGAL SHIELD
POPULAR AND EXOTIC ELEPHANT EAR PLANT
DARK COLORED AND HEAVILY VEINED LEAVES
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON SIZE
This is a hybrid of an Asian Alocasiathat is medium sized
- up to six feet with rather large leaves. Leaves have prominent
venation and are purple-black on the dorsal side and a similar color on
the underside with yellow veins. Leaves are two to three feet
long. This is a super attractive plant that likes good draining soil and
a bit of sun or strong filtered light. It does like
moisture. It grows in zones 9B to 11.
Leaves are about 3 feet long when mature. This popular variety is
sought after and sells out every year.
REGULAR PRICE 5 GALLON $85
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5G $70
The first seven photos show the 5g size. Following are two shots
of our 15 gallon size. We have other unusual types of Alocasia in
5g size for sale at similar prices.
VARIEGATED SHELL GINGER ALPINIA ZERUMBET
YELLOW AND GREEN 15G SIZE AVAILABLE TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 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 15 gallons on sale have several
canes and are ready to be planted in the ground.
REGULAR PRICE 15 GALLON $185 TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 GALLON $165
Just mention this Blog Special to get your discount.
END OF OLDER BLOG POSTS FOR MARCH, 2022
BUT THERE'S EARLIER POSTS
FROM FEBRUARY, 2022 - SEE LINKS JUST BELOW.
Links to older archived posts shown at end this page
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, 2e
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.
GET A GOOD SELECTION OF PLANTS
WITH THE BEST SPECIES AROUND
ANY TYPE - PALMS OR CYCADS
AND, SAVE MONEY ON DELIVERY & THE PLANTS!
Photographs of Some of Our Cold Hardy Palms Below
Shipping By the Pallet - Best Way to Save on Larger Orders of Big Plants
There are a lot more cold hardy
palms available than shown here
HOW IT WORKS &
BENEFITS OF SHIPPING BY THE PALLET OR DELIVERY:
* Save money shipping by the pallet OR larger order delivery by truck
* Up
to 50% less shipping costs by the pallet or truckcompared
to shipping plants individually
* Can ship taller and bigger plants on a pallet
* Get plants that are way too big for Fed Express or UPS
* Typicallysame
arrival times (or quicker) as ground services with UPS or Federal
Express
* Shipped by independent trucking companies
* Plants shipped safely, usually in framed out pallets as shown
below
* Get a discount of up to 15% off regular prices with a full
pallet of plants
SHIPPING PLANTS BY THE PALLET
Shown here is how we typically "palletize" plants for customers. You
can see that plants are secure and travel safely. Also note that some
plants are over eight feet tall. These are "non-stackable pallets".
COLD HARDY PALMS AT THE NURSERY
SHORT PICTORIAL TOUR OF HARDY & TOUGH NURSERY PLANTS
SOME TAKE DOWN TO 15 DEGREES F!
(Sample Plants Shown Below - Click below for full presentation)
NEW
WEBSITE FEATURE! SEE ALL OUR TOPICAL PLANTS
AT ONCE - ONE PAGE
DESCRIPTION , PHOTOS, AVAILABILITY and REGULAR PRICES
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CHECK OUT TROPICAL PLANTS!
GET A FEW IDEAS FROM PHOTOS BELOW
Pavonia, c/o
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Our Display Garden
Coleus
Pink Kalenchoe
A LOOK AT THE
NURSERY
QUICK PHOTO TOUR
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
25 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.
• NEW SPECIALS ARE ADDED FREQUENTLY
AND EXPIRATION DATE FOR SALE PRICES ARE TEN DAYS AFTER INITIAL POSTING.
• SOON AFTER EXPIRATION, DATED SALE ITEMS WILL BE
REMOVED FROM THIS PAGE • FOR MAIL ORDERS, JUST CALL US.
WE DO NOT PRESENTLY HAVE A "SHOPPING CART" BECAUSE ALMOST ALL CUSTOMERS NEED HELP WITH DECIDING WHAT TO ORDER. WE WANT YOUR PLANTS TO THRIVE! • AT THIS THREAD, MOST RECENT SPECIALS ARE LISTED AT THE TOP • TERMS OF SALE ARE GIVEN HERE BELOW
- RESTRICTIONS AND CANCELLATION FEES MAY APPLY. • SOME ITEMS ARE IN LIMITED SUPPLY
AND MAY SELL OUT
QUICKLY
• PHOTOS SHOWN ABOVE SOMETIMES ARE ONLY REPRESENTATIVE
OF THE SALE ITEMS. • MAIL ORDER PLANTS ARE SHIPPED TYPICALLY THE SAME
DAY OR THE NEXT BUSINESS DAY IN THEIR
CONTAINERS
WITH SOIL TO GIVE YOU THE BEST CHANCES OF SURVIVAL • SHIPPING CHARGES APPLY TO ALL MAIL
ORDERS. ESTIMATES OF SHIPPING COSTS CAN BE GIVEN ON REQUEST.
• PURCHASED PLANTS CAN BE HELD FOR FREE AND SHIPPED
WHEN YOU TELL US OR WEATHER PERMITS • TO GET THESE DISCOUNTED PRICES, MENTION SPECIALS
ABOVE AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE. IT'S SORT OF LIKE A "PAPERLESS COUPON"
TERMS AND
CONDITIONS FOR SALE ITEMS SHOWN ABOVE AND OTHER PURCHASES
• SALE
PRICES ARE FOR A LIMITED TIME SHOWN ON EACH POST ABOVE • ALL SPECIALS ARE FOR A TEN DAY PERIOD AND
EXPIRE TEN DAYS AFTER INITIAL POSTING • AT NO TIME ARE THERE "DOUBLE DISCOUNTS" -
PERCENTAGE DISCOUNTS DO NOT APPLY TO OTHER SPECIALS • DISCOUNTS OR SALE SPECIALS DO NOT APPLY TO
SHIPPING OR HANDLING CHARGES. THEY DO NOT APPLY TO SPECIAL ORDER
PLANTS OR ITEMS WE HAVE TO SEARCH FOR APART FROM OUR PLANT
INVENTORY. • SALES TAX MAY APPLY, DEPENDING ON WHERE
YOU LIVE • NO INTERNATIONAL SHIPMENTS WILL BE SENT
OR TAKEN • CYCADS AND CITES LISTED ENDANGERED SPECIES ARE
FOR DOMESTIC UNITED STATES USAGE OR PURCHASE ONLY • NO WARRANTY OR GUARANTEE IS GIVEN OR
IMPLIED ON YOUR ABILITY TO GROW THE PLANTS IN YOUR LOCALITY•
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AND NO LONGER BE AVAILABLE. • FOR COMPANY SHIPPING POLICIES, GUARANTEES AND REFUNDS SEE
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