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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.
CHAMAEDOREA RADICALIS
TRUE TRUNK-LESS, DWARF FORM
NEVER GETS OVER SIX FEET TALL
SHADE PALM - QUITE COLD HARDY
TEN DAY SPECIAL MATURE 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.
These are mature, flowering palms.
REGULAR PRICE 7 & 15 GALLON $225 TEN DAY SPECIAL BOTH THESE SIZES
$185
WODYETIA BIFURCATA THE FOXTAIL PALM
LIKES SUN & HEAT - NOT TOO TALL 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 $200
The garden photos below were taken in
Poway, CA
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 $245
(NICELY
SIZED)
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON SIZE $210
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.
ARCHONTOPHOENIX MAXIMA LARGEST OF THE KING PALMS
GREEN LEAVES – STATELY TRUNK AND CROWN TEN DAY
SPECIAL 5 GALLON SIZE
By popular
demand I have put this great palm on special. This is the largest
of the King Palm family. It got its name "maxima" by the flower
size, but most have found it to be an aggressive grower, have a larger
trunk and get taller than the other species of King Palms. It does
have silver on the underside of the leaves. The crown shaft is
sort of a yellow, sometimes blue color. It is a quick growing
pinnate palm native to Australia. It's rare to see them available
and also hard to find good photos of this species. The plants I'm
putting on special are the 5 gallon size, mostly singles. It tolerates
full coastal sun and is cold hardy into the mid-twenties F. Another
interesting thing is that sometimes they’ll throw a new red leaf as
shown in one photo below.
REGULAR PRICE 5 GALLON $125
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON $100
Of note, our Archontophoenix "teracarpa" is probably a larger
King Palm than A. maxima but still escapes exact species
identification. It does not have silver undersides to the leaflets and
has a blue crown shaft. It is routinely discussed elsewhere at this
Blog. The habitat photo is by Luke Nancarrow AU.
CHAMAEDOREA 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
$100
Remember to Mention this Special!
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 $100
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 $100
Mention this Blog Special for your discount at the time of purchase.
BUTIA PARAGUAYENSIS
BLUE-GREEN BUTIA FROM SOUTH AMERICA
ARCHING LEAVES – MEDIUM HEIGHT
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON SIZE
This species is interesting because, in the wild, it is known as a dwarf
species that forms minimal trunk. But, when it is grown
domestically, it forms a trunk about the size of Butia capitata.
It, as you'd guess, comes from Paraguay, with habitat extending into
Brazil and northern Argentina. The color is a blue-green, not as
silver as Butia capitata. The leaves are strongly arched as
shown. It is a full sun plant with cold hardiness into the teens
F. We haven’t had them available for a few years. We are now offering
5 gallon plants on sale that are about 4 years old.Culture includes full sun and good draining soil. Cold
hardiness is into the teens F. I am also showing a photo of a 15g
plant from the nursery that is no longer available. The
habitat photo is by TS at RPS
REGULAR PRICE 5 GALLON $125
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $85
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.
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
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 and are three years old. 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 $70 (OLDER BANDS) TEN DAY SPECIAL
BAND SIZE $60
Remember: Mention this Blog Only Special when you 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.
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
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.
DICHORISANDRA THYRIFLORA THE BLUE GINGER - HARD TO FIND
FIVE TO SIX FEET TALL – BLUE BLOSSOMS
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 $45
TEN DAY SPECIAL ONE GALLON $35
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.
ENSETE MAURELII
ACTUAL RED BANANA - VERY PRETTY PLANT
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. The
garden photo is by Linda Cochran.
This is a great colorful companion plant. I've not had nice 5g
like these for quite a while.
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON SIZE $65
WEDNESDAY, 18 MAY - 27 MAY,
2022
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.
CYPHOPHOENIX ELEGANS
BEAUTIFUL SINGLE TRUNK PALM FROM NEW CALEDONIA
ARCHING GREEN LEAVES, CROWN SHAFT, SUPER ATTRACTIVE
TEN DAY SPECIAL1 15 GALLON SIZE
This species is from the northern part of the island of New Caledonia.
It gets to a height of 20 to 25 feet in many years and has a green to
silver, slightly swollen crown shaft. The trunk is thin, about 4
to 6 inches thick. The leaves are about six feet long and arch at their
ends. A sister species, Cyphophoenix nucele, has stiffer, more
upright leaves compared to this species. Another important difference
between these two is that the leaves of C. elegans are keeled
whereas the leaves of nucele are more flat. This species can take
full sun right on the coast but most give it part day sun, especially in
inland areas. Cold tolerance is down to the mid-twenties F. We’re
putting 15g plants on special. Of note, this is a very rare species and
hard to find for sale.
REGULAR PRICE 15 GALLON $250
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $220
Please mention this Special at the time of purchase.
DICTYOSPERMA ALBUM VAR RUBRUM PRINCESS PALM, HURRICANE PALM
MEDIUM HEIGHT - CROWN SHAFT – THIN TRUNK
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 GALLON SIZE
This is a somewhat rare, collector type of palm that would be attractive
in almost any coastal or near-coastal garden.Native to the Mascarene Islands, this thin trunked, crown shafted
palm gets to a height of about 25 feet. This variety is called "rubrum"
because of the red color that is present on the stems. One photo
shows this below.The
leaves are green, arching and without any spines.Growth rate is medium.This is a coastal sun or part day sun species with a cold
tolerance in the upper twenties F. I've had one in my garden for
years in San Diego.
REGULAR PRICE 15 GALLON $225
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $195
Just mention this Blog Special when ordering to
get this price.
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.
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 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
PRITCHARDIA MARTII HAWAIIAN FAN PALM
MEDIUM SIZE - RUSTY UNDERSIDE TO LEAVES TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON
SIZE
This Hawaiian Fan Palm is native to the island
of Oahu in HI and typically gets to a height of ten to fifteen feet in
Southern CA but can attain heights to thirty feet in habitat. It
is a single trunk palm with a trunk diameter of about a foot.
Leaves are green and rather flat. Their underside has a rusty
brown or copper color secondary to tomentum hairs. It tolerates
full sun along the coast. Far inland areas should give it limited
sun. Cold tolerance is into the mid-twenties F. It is a
somewhat difficult species to find. The 5g we're putting on
special are not overly large but nice. These can be mail ordered,
weather permitting. REGULAR PRICE 5G
$125 TEN DAY SPECIAL
5G SIZE $95
Note; Our 5g are
larger presently than shown here.
COPERNICIA PRUNIFERA
THE CARNAUBA WAX PALM
WATER CONSERVING - LOVES HEAT AND SUN
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON SIZE
This species is native to Brazil and is a single trunk fan palm with a
not too large crown of leaves that are green in color. Sometimes
they'll be blue-green. Overall height can get over fifty feet but
it’s more common to see them shorter. Old leaf bases can be
adherent to the trunk as a petticoat as shown in a photo
below. Economically, the leaves of this species produce a wax that
makes carnauba wax. The latter is marketed for various usages
including car and shoe wax. This palm wants heat and sun and is
cold hardy to at least the lower 20's F. We are offering our 5g
plants on sale.
REGULAR PRICE 5 GALLON $125 TEN DAY SPECIAL 2 GALLON $85
Remember, mention this Special!
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 very nicely sized and ready for repotting. 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.
DYPSIS
DECARYI THE TRIANGLE PALM
MEDIUM MATURE HEIGHT THREE SIDED CROWN SHAFT – LOVES HOT SUN TEN DAY SPECIAL LARGE
BAND SIZED PLANTS
This Madagascar palm is known as the
"Triangle Palm" because the crown shaft has three flat sides. It
gets to a mature height of about 22 feet in 3 decades. It loves
heat and sun. Leaves are a gray-green color and there is prominent
speckling in the inner crown with dark colors. It is slow growing.
It has a cold tolerance of about 24 degrees F. Be aware that this
palm doesn’t do well in shade and doesn’t want to be shaded out by
overhead trees.The band
sized seedlings are quite large for their pots and need to be repotted
into a 5 gallon container.
Easy to mail order.
REGULAR PRICE BAND SIZE $55 TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $45
Mention this Blog Only Special at the time of purchase.We also have 5g, 15g and 25g plants 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 $175
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $150
You must mention this Blog only special when purchasing to get this
price.
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.
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
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.
REX BEGONIA - FIREWOMAN
UNUSUAL MULTI-COLORED LEAVES
NICE COMPANION PLANT TEN DAY SPECIAL 1
GALLON SIZE
Begonia are a very large class of plants, sometimes used in the garden
and patio but also as houseplants.There are about 1500 different species or hybrids.This particular variety – Rex Begonia Firewoman - is different
and very colorfu. Leaves show prominent pink/red color with silver
and purple bands.But they
are not the easiest Begonia to grow.Leaves have a crinkled texture.
They like filtered light with soil that is slightly damp but not
soggy.It’s usually said
that this species is for zones 10 and 11.We’ve found they can go down to almost a freeze.These plants have will have smaller pink blossoms in summer.
TEN DAY SPECIAL 1 GALLON $25
Mention this Special for your discount
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.
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
MONDAY, 16 MAY - 25 MAY, 2022
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 5 GALLON $100
Remember to mention this Blog Special at the time of purchase.
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.
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.
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.
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 garden pictures of the red stem form.
REGULAR PRICE THESE 7 GALLON PLANTS $185
TEN DAY SPECIAL THESE 7 GALLON $165
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
DYPSIS SAINTELUCEI SINGLE TRUNK - WHITE
CROWN SHAFT NATIVE TO MADAGASCAR
HIGHLY SOUGHT AFTER TEN DAY SPECIAL ON 5
GALLON SIZED PLANTS
This single trunk palm in native to forest
regions in southern Madagascar. It is known for its powdery white
crown shaft. Mature it is a medium sized palm with a rather thin
trunk and height of about twenty feet. It is being grown well in
Southern California. I’ve heard from some that it's one of the
better Dypsis to grow here.Leaves are arranged in a tristichous pattern and are plumose
(fluffy). It tolerates sun or part sun. The exact cold
hardiness is not well established but probably about 25 degrees F.The 5 gallon on sale below are on sale for ten days.
REGULAR PRICE 5 GALLON $125 TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON $100
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
HOWEA FORSTERIANA
THE KENTIA PALM
THIN TRUNK – TROPICAL GREEN LEAVES
TEN DAY SPECIAL NICE ONE GALLON SINGLE PLANTS
Howea forsteriana,
the popular Kentia Palm, is native to Lord Howe Island. There it
lives at lower elevations. At higher elevations up the mountains
one sees Howea belmoreana and Hedyscepe. The Kentia does
great here in So California – as both a garden palm and interior plant.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 some nice starter plants – singles in one gallon pots.They are ready to be repotted into a 5g container.This size is easy to mail order.We have various sizes of the Kentias for sale from small to
large. They are also great patio palms in containers.
REGULAR PRICE ONE GALLON SINGLE KENTIA $65
TEN DAY SPECIAL THESE ONE GALLONS $55
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 $60 TEN DAY SPECIAL BAND SIZE $50
Remember to mention this Blog Special at the
time of purchase.
CERATOZAMIA MEXICANA GREEN CYCAD FROM MEXICO BLOWOUT SALE CONING SIZED PLANTS
GREAT DISCOUNT LARGE
SPECIMEN CYCADS 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.
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 $120
I have limited numbers available. They'll not
last long. They are presently a bit bigger than shown here.
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 $375
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 $60
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $50
SHADE PLANT - SPRING - SUMMER BLOOMER
TEN DAY SPECIAL LARGE MULTI-STEMMED 5G PLANTS
We've been growing this winning plant for a time. It prefers
filtered light and is a dwarf plant that puts out clusters of huge pink
flowers. This variety is pink but they also can come in red,
apricot, orange, yellow and a whole assortment of other colors.
They typically get to a height of five feet or less and throw long
lasting blossoms. See how beautiful they are now - yet pictures
from a month ago had no flowers. Along the coast they can take
some sun. Cold hardiness is into the twenties F. Plants are
about as wide as they are tall and make a wonderful and colorful
addition to the garden floor. You'll not see this plant around too
much. We sold them like crazy last year as everyone wants color
for shady areas. On sale we are offering our 5 gallon size.These all have multiple stems.Each stem is either blooming now or about to bloom.Easy to ship. BTW, they blossom in the spring. So, if
you get one now, you'll have color soon. One picture below shows
the plant in winter, no blossoms.
REGULAR PRICE 5 GALLON $85
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $65
Just remember to mention this Blog Only Special at the time of purchase
to get the discount. The garden photo below is from igarden
website in Australia.
CALATHEA SPECIES - PINK
BLOSSOMS A TYPE OF PRAYER PLANT
COLORFUL FOLIAGE WITH PURPLE BACKS THIS SPECIES HAS SOME COLD HARDINESS TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON IN BLOSSOM
Over the years we've grown quite a few types of
Calathea - known as the prayer plant. Native to the
tropical Americas, we've found these plants are somewhat difficult to
grow. They like warmth, humidity and filtered light. The main problem
has been that, in our un-heated greenhouses, the plants would literally
die during winter. To perfectly grow these plants you need a heated
high humidity greenhouse. They typically don't like outdoor winter
temperatures and most have had little success with them.
But, we had one variety shown below that has
done well with our temperatures that get down to a freeze. They have
flourished and are now showing pink blossom, lush green foliate with
purple ventral sides to the leaves. We don't know the species name.
They are a cluster of many plants. Limited numbers available. They'd
want filtered light in the garden.
TEN DAY SPECIAL THESE 5 GALLON
CALATHEA
$75
UNKNOWN FICUS SPECIES
NICE 15 GALLON TREES AVAILABLE
LARGE GREEN LEAVES WITH WHITE VEINS TEN DAY
SPECIAL THIS SIZE
About five or size years ago we received some
seeds labeled as Ficus macrophylla
or the Moreton's Bay Fig Tree. This
species makes a huge Banyon type tree that has a very thick trunk, large
roots that crawl the ground and has leaves that are three to five inches
long with red-colored backs. As we germinated and grew these seeds it
became apparent that the trees that they produced were not the Moreton's
Bay Fig but some other species. The leaves are larger that Ficus macrophylla,
have green backs with white veins. The tree is quite attractive and I'm
sure will make a large mature tree or could be used as a container grown
house or patio plant. Height in the pot is size to seven feet. In the
garden I suspect it'd do fine with full sun although I don't know the
cold hardiness. It has seen a freeze already and did fine. These are
too big for mail order. I can't show a mature plant as I don't know
which species it is.
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 GALLON SIZE $155
AMARYLLIS IN BLOSSOM NAKED LADY PLANTS
WINTER - SPRING BLOSSOMS VARIETY OF FLOWER COLORS TEN DAY SPECIAL ALL AMARYLLIS
Amaryllis
plants grow from bulbs. They can become leafless during the winter and
sometimes the first thing you see in spring is a blossom. Blossoms are
spectacular - large funnel shaped blooms in an assortment of colors.
Leaves are green and strap like. Blossoms last for about 3 weeks are
are very showy. After the blossoms die off one has a small green plant
that goes dormant in winter. Plants slowly divide and multiply, forming
large garden clusters that really show off in the spring. They are easy
to grow in sun or part sun and require no special care. They just get
bigger and show more spring blossoms over the years. We have several
types and sizes, many in blossom right now. All sizes/types are on
sale.
TEN DAY SPECIAL - 20% OFF REGULAR
PRICES ON ALL
AMARYLLIS
FRIDAY, 13 MAY - 23 MAY, 2022
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
TRACHYCARPUS WAGNERIANUS
A MORE PETITE SPECIES OF THE WINDMILL PALM
SMALL, STIFF GREEN LEAVES
EXCELLENT COLD HARDINESS
TEN DAY SPECIAL 3 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 3 gallon on sale are about five to six years old and easily
recognized by their small leaf size.
REGULAR PRICE 3 GALLON $125
TEN DAY SPECIAL 3 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.
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.
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.
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
DYPSIS ALBOFARINOSA
CLUMPING MADAGASCAR PALM
WHITE CROWN SHAFTS - VERY RARE
PLANTS SHOWN HERE FROM DOMESTIC SEEDS TEN DAY SPECIAL 1G SIZE
This clumping medium sized palm is native to Madagascar. It has
previously been called "Dypsis species white petiole". It
was formally described by Don Hodel about fifteen years ago. It is
most closely related to Dypsis baronii and known for its
prominently white crown shafts. Leaves are drooping with rather
fine leaflets. Trunks average about two inches diameter.
Plant height is a maximum of approximately fifteen feet. It can be grown
in full coastal sun but should be allowed to grow up and into the sun.
So, starting in bright filtered light is best. Exact cold
hardiness is uncertain but most likely in the mid-twenties F. range.
I am putting one gallons on a Ten Day Special. These are from
domestic seeds.
REGULAR PRICE 1G $70 TEN DAY SPECIAL 1G $60
Mention this Special for your discount at
the time of purchase. These can easily be mail ordered. The
last three garden photos are by AL PACSOA
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 LONGIFOLIUS
RARE MEDIUM SIZED SO AFRICAN CYCAD
GREEN LEAF VARIETY - STACKING LEAFLETS
TEN DAY SPECIAL CITRUS POT SIZE Encephalartos longifolius is from the Eastern Cape region of
the Republic of South Africa. It is among the favorite species of
all cycad enthusiasts. Leaf color varies from a dark green to
brilliant blue - and everything in-between. The plant shown below
is in a citrus pot and has green leaves. This does not mean it
won’t show some blue later in outdoor sun. Caudex size is 1.5 to 2
inches wide. This is a full sun species along the coast with a
cold hardiness of 22 degrees F. This species will develop into
medium sized mature cycads over the years with potential for trunk in a
lifetime of at least five feet. We have a whole assortment of
sizes available from sale - both larger and smaller.
REGULAR PRICE CITRUS POT THIS SIZE $300
TEN DAY SPECIAL CITRUS POT THIS SIZE $245
Sale price for 10 days only. Easy to mail order. Remember to
mention this Special!
ENCEPHALARTOS
LEBOMBOENSIS
MEDIUM SIZED SOUTH AFRICAN CYCAD
GREEN
LEAVES – FAIRLY COLD HARDY TEN DAY
SPECIAL 2 GALLON SIZE
Encephalartos lebomboensis is
native to the Lebombo Mountains in South Africa.It is most closely related to
Encephalartos senticosus.Leaves are green, typically three to
five feet long and have thin, heavily spined leaflets.But, overall, this is not a large
cycad species. In fact, it is relatively compact for an Encephalartos.
In a lifetime most would see a mature tree that has perhaps six feet of
trunk.There are many century old plants in
the wild with fifteen to twenty feet of trunk.Overall, the crown width is about six
feet. This species wants full sun along the coast and has a cold
tolerance to the low 20's F. It is not hard to grow. The
plants on special are in 2 gallon pots with a caudex of 2 inches
REGULAR PRICE
THIS SIZE, THIS SPECIES $135
TEN DAY SPECIAL THESE 2 GALLON CYCADS $85
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 $575
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE IN 5 GALLON $450
These are a shippable size but would take a tall box.I only have a handful available and they won’t last long.
ALOCASIA SUMO
HYBRID ALOCASIA - EXOTIC WITH SOME COLD HARDINESS
LARGE SQUAT 15 GALLON - STUNNINGLY BEAUTIFUL
TEN DAY SPECIAL FIFTEEN GALLON SIZE
Alocasia sumo is a hybrid species - a cross between A.
portora and "purple cloak". The cold hardiness comes
from the portora parentage. This is a medium sized hybrid
with 3 to 4 foot long leaves that are diamond shaped with a purple hue
to the underside of the leaves. Leaves point upwards. There
are prominent veins on the leaves. Plant height should be about 6
to 8 feet. It is reported that this species is a "7b" zone species
which means it should tolerate a freeze. Obviously, it'd look best
in summer. We'd recommend filtered light or limited sun. The
15 gallon on special are very nice and about 7 feet tall in their pots –
near mature size.
REGULAR PRICE THESE 15 GALLON $195
TEN DAY SPECIAL THESE 15 GALLON $165
These big Alocasia would be difficult to
ship because of the large leaves.We also have one or 5 gallon which would ship more easily
THE MOOSEHORN FERN PLATYCERUM SUPERBUM
GROWS EPIPHYTICALLY
MOUNT ON WOOD OR TREE TRUNK
TEN DAY SPECIAL SIZE SHOWN
Platycerum are
a type of fern that we know as the "Staghorn Fern". But, the
normal type you see, P.
bifurcatum,
has deer antler types of leaves. They are narrow and reach out
from the attaching shield. But, there's another type known as the
"Moosehorn Fern" where the leaves are entire, stretching across the
width of the plant. Mature, they look entirely different.These leaves can get up to six feet across – one giant shield
like leaf. They are not easy to find. The standard Staghorn
is not difficult to locate. Both are an epiphytic type of plant
that can be mounted on a tree trunk or grown on a flat wooden base.
They are not hard to care for but you don't want to let them go dry.
I water them by just spraying with a hose and occasionally give them
some liquid fertilizer mixed into the water. You want to water to
hit the plant from above – like rain.They can take a bit of sun or strong filtered light. Cold
hardiness is typically into the mid to perhaps low twenties F.The plants we have presently are larger than ones we’ve offered
in the past.
REGULAR PRICE THIS SIZE $225
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $185
Mention this special to get this price when purchasing.
I can mail order these but they take a surprising large box to ship.
The last photo is a great on and was taken by floragreatlakes.info
website.Of note, we keep running out of these but, so far, have been able to
quickly replenish stock.
EPIDENDRON ORCHID
PINK BLOSSOM
REEDSTEM TYPE TERRESTRIAL ORCHID
HARD TO FIND PINK-PURPLE COLOR
TEN DAY SPECIAL FIVE GALLON SIZE IN BLOSSOM
The family of Epidendron Orchids
are loaded with species/varieties of lots of different colors.
These include pink, purple, orange, red, white and yellow.
We have an assortment of blossom colors in one to five gallon
pots. Shown is a 5 gallon with pink flowers. All
sizes and colors are on sale. All are easy to grow.
These plants have reed-like stems, most of which
will blossom in summer. Leaves are thick and small and plants can be divided in
the future to easily add to other areas of the garden.
They'll take coastal full sun or strong filtered light.
Some sun is needed for flowering. You can plant these
right in the soil. They are cold tolerant into the
mid-twenties F. BTW, other than the orange blossoming
type, call the other colors are difficult to find.You’ll love them in your garden or in a pot. Once
again, we'd give a discount on any size or color of these.
Shown is a 5 gallon pink. Trust that they are a definite
pink although the photos show an orange-pink.
REGULAR PRICE THESE FIVE GALLON $100 TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $85
Just mention this Special at the time of purchase for this
discounted price.The pink 5g are in the first two rows of photos. The last
row is of smaller purple.
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 $60 TEN DAY SPECIAL THESE TI PLANTS $47.50
Remember to mention this Blog Special price at the
time of purchase.
END OF TEN DAY SALE PLANTS - BUT NEW PLANTS ADDED EVERY FEW DAYS
ECOLOGICAL AND HELPS
OUR NURSERY DISCOUNT
ON PURCHASES OR NURSERY CREDIT ON CONTAINERS
I'd 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. 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. We
are especially looking for larger pots, 5g and bigger. Our
nursery is plush with one gallon or smaller but
really appreciate citrus pots.
We also like bigger pots like 35 gallon or bigger.
So, don't give them to the garbage man for your local landfill.
Bring them to our nursery. The fourth photo below shows all
containers from a band to a 24 inch box, left to right.
And, if they are sitting around waiting to go in the trash, drop off you
used and soon to be discarded cardboard boxes. We load customer
purchases into them and thus they are recycled from a usage standpoint.
We also recycle old newspapers. Donating these means we purchase
less and this is conservational.
NO WEBSITE "SHOPPING CART" - WHY?
We don't have a shopping cart because
experience has taught us that 90% of customers have questions and need
personal help when ordering plants - So, we like to talk to customers. This way
customers don't order the wrong plants
for their locality and it gives us the chance to guide them on culture.
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
Dypsis leptocheilos
Dypsis onilahensis
Euterpe edulis
Hedyscepe canterbur.
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.
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, USUALLY AT THE END OF NURSERY
HOURS • AT NO TIME ARE THERE "DOUBLE DISCOUNTS" -
PERCENTAGE DISCOUNTS DO NOT APPLY TO OTHER SPECIALS • DISCOUNTS OR SALE SPECIALS DO NOT APPLY TO
SHIPPING OR HANDLING CHARGES. THEY DO NOT APPLY TO SPECIAL ORDER
PLANTS OR ITEMS WE HAVE TO SEARCH FOR APART FROM OUR OWN PLANT
INVENTORY. • SALES TAX MAY APPLY, DEPENDING ON WHERE
YOU LIVE • NO INTERNATIONAL SHIPMENTS WILL BE SENT OR TAKEN • CYCADS AND CITES LISTED ENDANGERED SPECIES ARE
FOR DOMESTIC UNITED STATES USAGE OR PURCHASE ONLY • NO WARRANTY OR GUARANTEE IS GIVEN OR
IMPLIED ON YOUR ABILITY TO GROW THE PLANTS IN YOUR LOCALITY • MAIL ORDER ITEMS SENT VIA
FEDERAL EXPRESS PRESENTLY
UNLESS OTHERWISE ARRANGED
• AVAILABILITY VARIES. ITEMS ON SALE MAY SELL OUT WITHOUT NOTICE
AND NO LONGER BE AVAILABLE.
• FOR COMPANY SHIPPING POLICIES, GUARANTEES AND REFUNDS
SEE JUNGLE MUSIC POLICIES.
CANCELLED ORDERS OR SHIPMENTS MAY BE SUBJECT TO A CANCELLATION
FEE DESCRIBED AT OUR POLICIES.
Monday - Saturday, 9AM - 4PM
Sunday typically closed
Directions to Nursery:
Freeway Close. Take Freeway 5 to Encinitas
(10 minutes south of Oceanside, 30 minutes north of San Diego).
Exit Leucadia Blvd West (toward ocean).
Immediate left on Orpheus Ave, left on Union St,
Right on Ocean View Ave to Nursery, which is at 450 Ocean View Ave
Mailing Address:
3233 Brant Street,
San Diego, CA 92103
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