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                                      WEDNESDAY, 22 JANUARY - 31 JANUARY, 2025

BISMARCKIA NOBILIS
BLUE SINGLE TRUNK FAN PALM FROM MADAGASCAR


A DEFINITE STATEMENT PALM

TEN DAY SPECIAL NICE 25 GALLON SIZE

For several decades we've been growing this stunning blue fan palm from Madagascar.  These are the blue form.  This palm species loves sun, heat and is cold hardy to the low 20’s F.  It doesn’t like the grower to fool with or cut its roots.  These cannot be transplanted once established in the garden.  They get a husky trunk and probably about 35 - 40 feet tall in many decades.  The fan leaf is intensely blue, especially with full hot sun.  This is a very attractive palm and should be given room in the garden to show it off.  Many people in desert locations have found they can grow it.  Cold tolerance is about 25 degrees F. Shown below is our 20 gallon size.  This size is followed by our 15 gallon size in the next post - and they are also on sale.  This species is a real “show-stopper”.  Literally people driving by will stop to look at one in your front yard and ask: “Hey Man, what is that blue palm tree?”


REGULAR PRICE 25 GALLON SIZE $595
TEN DAY SPECIAL 25% OFF REGULAR PRICE

Remember:  Mention this Special for this price


BISMARCKIA NOBILIS 20G BISMARCKIA NOBILIS 20G BISMARCKIA NOBILIS 20G
BISMARCKIA NOBILIS 20G BISMARCKIA NOBILIS 20G BISMARCKIA NOBILIS 20G
Bismarckia nobilis Bismarckia nobilis Bismarckia nobilis

 

CHAMAEDOREA COSTARICANA
ONE OF THE BEST BAMBOO PALMS


EASY TO GROW - A GREAT INTERIOR PALM 
TEN DAY SPECIAL BOTH 15 & 25 GALLON SIZE


This suckering palm species is native to Mexico and Central America.  It is one of about four types of "Bamboo Palms" and is probably either the best or in a stiff competition with Chamaedorea hooperiana.  This species gets to a mature height of twelve to sixteen feet, has strong 1 inch to 1.5 inch trunks which are green in color with prominent rings, and about three to four foot long leaves.  It is an upright grower and does clump.  It doesn't run.  It takes filtered light or morning sun along the coast.  I've even heard of some growing it in full sun although I'd not recommend it.  It is a good growing species.  Cold hardiness is into the mid to lower 20's F. 

Below I'm showing in the first five photos the 15g size followed by the 25g size in the following five photos.  These are followed by mature garden plants.  If you are interested in mail order, select a 5 gallon plant (not shown) which is easier to ship.  BTW, this species is fairly difficult to find.  BTW, we are very limited on our 25 gallon size - shown in photos below #6 - #10.   

REGULAR PRICE 15 GALLON $285
TEN DAY SPECIAL 25% OFF REGULAR PRICE

REGULAR PRICE HUGE 25 GALLON $725
TEN DAY SPECIAL 25% OFF REGULAR PRICE


Chamaedorea costaricana 15  gallon Chamaedorea costaricana 15  gallon Chamaedorea costaricana 15  gallon
Chamaedorea costaricana 15  gallon Chamaedorea costaricana 15  gallon  
Chamaedorea costaricana 25 gallon Chamaedorea costaricana 25 gallon Chamaedorea costaricana 25 gallon
Chamaedorea costaricana 25 gallon Chamaedorea costaricana 25 gallon  
Chamaedorea costaricana Chamaedorea costaricana Chamaedorea costaricana

  

BURRETIOKENTIA HAPALA
AN EXOTIC NEW CALEDONIAN PALM FOR SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA


DROP DEAD GORGEOUS
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 GALLON SIZE

In the mid-1980's I began to grow some of the very cool palms from new Caledonia.  By 1995 I was totally into it and this led to my arranging the fantastic International Palm Society Biennial trip to New Caledonia that happened during my tenure as President in the year 2000.  I just didn't know of a better place for a bunch of palm enthusiasts to go and see some of the best palms in the world.  This species, Burretiokential hapala, is one of those palms.

It is a crown shafted, single trun pinnate palm with a rather thin trunk of about eight inches that gets to a height of approximately 25 to 30 feet.  It has an intriguing brown color to the stems and crown shaft area.  It does not have the stripes you'd see with the Burretiokentia vieilllardii.  Cold tolerance is about 25 degrees F, or perhaps a bit lower.  So, it's comparable to a King Palm.  If you can grow a King, you can grow this species.  One of the keys to culture is not letting the ground it's in go dry.  This species, like Chambeyronia, responds to water.  

Shown here are the band size I'm putting on special.  I'd recommend morning sun, a few hours of mid day sun, or bright filtered light.  It's a great species to grow.  

REGULAR PRICE 15 GALLON SIZE $255
TEN DAY SPECIAL 25% OFF REGULAR PRICE

Note that we have two other sizes of this species below.

Burretiokentia hapala 15g Burretiokentia hapala 15g Burretiokentia hapala 15g
Burretiokentia hapala 15g Burretiokentia hapala 15g Burretiokentia hapala 15g
Burretiokentia hapala Burretiokentia hapala 15g Burretiokentia hapala


BURRETIOKENTIA HAPALA
AN EXOTIC NEW CALEDONIAN PALM FOR SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA


DROP DEAD GORGEOUS
TEN DAY SPECIAL 2 GALLON SIZE

FOR SPECIES DESCRIPTION SEE ABOVE 



REGULAR PRICE 2 GALLON SIZE $85
TEN DAY SPECIAL 25% OFF REGULAR PRICE


Burretiokentia hapala 2g Burretiokentia hapala 2g Burretiokentia hapala 2g
Burretiokentia hapala 2g Burretiokentia hapala 2g Burretiokentia hapala 2g



BURRETIOKENTIA HAPALA
AN EXOTIC NEW CALEDONIAN PALM FOR SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA


DROP DEAD GORGEOUS
TEN DAY SPECIAL BAND SIZE

FOR SPECIES DESCRIPTION, SEE ABOVE



REGULAR PRICE BAND SIZE $65
TEN DAY SPECIAL 25% OFF REGULAR PRICE


Burretiokentia hapala band Burretiokentia hapala band Burretiokentia hapala band
Burretiokentia hapala band Burretiokentia hapala band Burretiokentia hapala band
Burretiokentia hapala Burretiokentia hapala Burretiokentia hapala

 

CHAMAEDOREA ARENBERGIANA
SINGLE TRUNK UNDERSTORY PALM WITH WIDE LEAFLETS

MEDIUM HEIGHT MATURE - PROMINENT TRUNK RINGS
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON SIZE

This single trunk species is from Mexico and Central America.  It is pinnate like other Chamaedoreas with a trunk diameter of an inch or a bit more.  The leaves a five feet long with wide leaflets and prominent drip tips.  You can see how wide the leaflets are from the photos.  It is a very tropical and exotic understory palm.  It  prefers moist but good draining soil.  The trunks are dark green and prominent trunk rings are present.  Mature height is about 12 feet.  You'd want to make sure this palm doesn't exceed your canopy to expose it to full sun.  Low temperatures tolerated are about to a freeze and this species likes filtered light.  Below I've shown you photos of our 5 gallon size which we are putting on Special.  We also have 15 gallon size available.  The last row of photos have pictures by palmpedia and RPS.  The last photo shows mature seeds and the trunk.

REGULAR PRICE 5G $145
TEN DAY SPECIAL 25% OFF REGULAR PRICE


Chamaedorea arenbergiana 5g Chamaedorea arenbergiana 5g Chamaedorea arenbergiana 5g
Chamaedorea arenbergiana 5g Chamaedorea arenbergiana 5g Chamaedorea arenbergiana
Chamaedorea arenbergiana  pritchardia hillebrandii pritchardia hillebrandii
Chamaedorea arenbergiana PalmPadia Chamaedorea arenbergiana leafs  CHAMAEDOREA ARENBERGIANA

 

HOWEA BELMOREANA
THE SENTRY OR UMBRELLA PALM



ANOTHER PALM FROM LORD HOW ISLAND

TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON SIZE

There is a second endemic species of Howea on Lord Howe Island.  This is Howea belmoreana.  Common names used to describe this species include the Sentry Palm, the Belmore Palm, the "Kentia Palm", and even the Umbrella Palm.  However, the name "Kentia Palm" is usually used to refer to the H. forsteriana.  Howea belmoreana comes from a higher elevation in its natural habitat compared to the H. forsteriana.  And, given this fact, one might expect that this species is a little more cold tolerant.  Most growers have found this to be true, tolerating temperatures to about 25 degrees F.

The main difference between this palm and the standard Kentia is that the crown of leaves are quite curved pointing downwards toward the grown.  This gives the crown an overall umbrella appearance.  Like the H. forsteriana, the Belmore Palm doesn't like full sun if away from the Coast and is rather slow growing.  Most find it to be slower than the regular Kentia Palm.  Culture is similar and there is little data on the transplant of this species, but I suspect it will perform about the same as the standard Kentia.

REGULAR PRICE 5 GALLON $145
TEN DAY SPECIAL 25% OFF REGULAR PRICE


Please mention this Special at the time of purchase.

 
Howea belmoreana 5g  Howea belmoreana 5g  Howea bemoreana 5g 
Howea bemoreana 5g  Howea belmoreana 5g  Howea bemloreana 5g 
Howea belmoreana  Howea belmoreana  Howea belmoreana 

 

COPERNICIA PRUNIFERA
THE CARNAUBA WAX PALM

  

WATER CONSERVING - COLD HARDY - 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 $135
TEN DAY SPECIAL 25% OFF REGULAR PRICE


Remember, mention this Special!


Copernicia prunifera Copernicia prunifera Copernicia prunifera
Copernicia prunifera Copernicia prunifera Copernicia prunifera
Copernicia prunifera Copernicia prunifera Copernicia prunifera

   

CHAMAEROPS CERIFERA
NATIVE TO MOROCCO
THE SEMI-DWARF "BLUE MED FAN"



FULL HOT SUN - EXTREMELY COLD HARDY 
TEN DAY SPECIAL FIVE GALLON PLANTS

This interesting palm is a suckering blue fan palm is native to Morocco.  It's actually quite amazing that it took a long time for taxonomists to realize that it was a species and had it's own unique characteristics.  It's definitely a deep blue color but also it never gets as large as Chamaereops humilus.  The problem was that there were also native short clones of the later.  Chamaerops cerifera is one of the most cold hardy species for those of you in super cold areas.  I've had reports of it going down to 13 degrees F.  Mature height is about six feet or so.  Color is blue in hot sun.  This species does sucker.  Most importantly, with age and full sun, they will have blue leaves (see garden photos).  The plants on special here are nicely sized and suckering five gallon plants.  They'd be easy to ship for mail order customers.  On occasion we do offer larger sizes.   
 
REGULAR PRICE 5 GALLON $135

TEN DAY SPECIAL 25% OFF REGULAR PRICE


Remember: Mention this Special for your discount. 

 
CHAMAEROPS CERIFERA 5G CHAMAEROPS CERIFERA 5G CHAMAEROPS CERIFERA 5G
CHAMAEROPS CERIFERA 5G CHAMAEROPS CERIFERA 5G CHAMAEROPS CERIFERA 5G
CHAMAEROPS CERIFERA CHAMAEROPS CERIFERA CHAMAEROPS CERIFERA

 

LICUALA SPINOSA
SUCKERING FILTERED LIGHT FAN PALM


EXOTIC WHEN WELL GROWN
TEN DAY SPECIAL BAND SIZED SEEDLINGS


 FACTS ABOUT LICUALA SPINOSA

Common Names:

Spiny Licuala palm, Mangrove Fan Palm

ID:

2181

Locality:

Southeast Asia

Cold Hardiness:

26º F.

Trunk Type:

This palm has slender trunks (about an inch); crown is brown and fibrous.

Leaf Type:

Fan leaf, the petiole (leafstalk) is heavily armed with spines.

Suckering/Solitary:

Suckering (multiple trunks).

Maintenance:

Is a great palm for those who have some experience growing palms. Normal watering needs.

Speed of growth:

Slow

Height:

Approximately 8 feet

Soil requirements:

Rich soil with good drainage.

Sun requirements:

Shade or filtered light.

General Description:

This is a very nice palm for a true enthusiast.  It can be a bit fickle but it is worth a try if you live in a warmer area.

Further Data:

If you like this palm see Rhapis excelsa, Licuala ramsayi, Licuala radula, Licuala elegans and Sabal mauritiiformis.


REGULAR PRICE BAND SIZE $65
TEN DAY SPECIAL 25% OFF REGULAR PRICE

(Note:  these are a simply ship for mail order)


Licuala spinosa band Licuala spinosa band Licuala spinosa band
Licuala spinosa band Licuala spinosa band Licuala spinosa
Licuala spinosa Licuala spinossa garden Licuala spinosa HJD

  

CHAMBEYRONIA MACROCARPA
THE FLAME THROWER PALM
NEW RED EMERGING LEAF


DARK GREEN CROWN SHAFT
TEN DAY SPECIAL BAND SIZE


What good fortune is it that New Caledonia can claim to be the home of all Chambeyronia.  Included is this species, C. macrocarpa.  It is a slow growing, pinnate, crown shafted palm that gets to a height of about 30 feet.  It has a dark green to green-black crown shaft.  Compare this to C. hookeri above with it's yellow crown shaft.  Leaves are wide, thick and leathery to the touch.  With good culture, maybe you can get three new leaves a year.  About one in twenty plants fail to throw a new red leaf - rather, it remains green.  This is just bad luck and there's no way to predict which will do this.  Shown here are 5 gallon plants we're putting on sale.  We do have larger and smaller sizes available.  Coastal sun is tolerated although strong filtered light is ok for most areas.  This is a great garden palmThe 7th and 9th photos by HJD and TS at RPS.

REGULAR PRICE BAND SIZE $65
TEN DAY SPECIAL 25% OFF REGULAR PRICE


Just mention this special when you buy.  I thank TS at RPS for usage of his photo below.


Chambeyronia macrocarpa band Chambeyronia macrocarpa band Chambeyronia macrocarpa band
Chambeyronia macrocarpa band Chambeyronia macrocarpa band Chambeyronia macrocarpa band
chamberyronia macrocarpa hjd Chambeyronia m. new red leaf Chambeyronia macrocarpa TS RPS

 

DIOON EDULE
BLUE QUERETERO VARIETY


RARE FORM - SUN LOVING BLUE CYCAD
COLD HARDY INTO THE UPPER TEENS F.
GETS BLUE COLOR IN HOT SUN
TEN DAY SPECIAL OLDER BAND SIZED PLANTS

In other posts I’ve discussed Dioon edule, a typically small to medium sized sun-loving cycad from Mexico.  There are known to be about six different varieties of this species - all from different localities.  The variety on sale here is from the Mexican state of Queretaro.  Leaves are typically blue in full bright sun.  Leaves are about 4 feet long and leaflets are thin, coming to a pointed end.  Mature height after a few decades may be six feet with an trunk height of 18 inches.  Cold tolerance is excellent, being able to take cold weather into the teens F.  The band size on sale are not new seedlings but rather established older (five year old) plants with an average caudex of 1.5 to 2 inches.  The bands are shown in the first five photos below. These are hard to find and easy to mail order.  Last photo by MARK MASON.
 
REGULAR PRICE THESE OLDER BAND SIZE $95
TEN DAY SPECIAL 25% OFF REGULAR PRICE


Remember to mention this Special for your discount when you purchase.  Availability limited.  BTW, if these don't sell out, all will be repotted into 5g pots shortly.


Dioon edule queretero band Dioon edule queretero band Dioon edule queretero band
Dioon edule queretero band Dioon edule queretero band Dioon edule queretero
Dioon edule queretero Dioon edule queretero Dioon edule queretero  
Dioon queretaro by Dioon queretero by MARKM090606

 

DIOON MEROLAE
SLOW GROWING SMALL TO MEDIUM SIZED CYCAD

 

GRAY-GREEN LEAFLETS - COASTAL FULL SUN
TEN DAY SPECIAL CITRUS POT SIZED PLANTS

This is a slow growing New World cycad species that comes from Mexico.  It is very attractive.  One of the things that is particularly nice about this species is that the crown size is compact and not that large.  For this reason, it fits into a small sunny location in the garden where no other plant would work.  Its leaves are a silver-green in color (can be just green) and it holds many leaves.  An extremely old plant might have a foot or two of trunk.  In the wild there are specimens that are possibly a thousand years old with many meters of trunk, often leaning over toward the ground.  But, from a practical point of view, it is a small plant.  If you grow this species, you'll probably find that it will take fifty years or more to get three feet of trunk. 
 
Cold hardiness is into the low 20's F. and it prefers full sun except for harsh desert climates.  We offer many sizes of this species from seedlings up to trunked plants that are many decades old.  The citrus pot size on Sale today are a good size for mail order and for acclimating into your garden.  They are far from a seedling plant.  Caudex size is 2 to 3 inches and age is about seven years.  If you want larger or smaller, we do have both.  I hope that you like this cycad; it's one of my favorites. For upscale landscaping, nothing beats it.

REGULAR PRICE CIT POT WITH 2-3 INCH CAUDEX $330

TEN DAY SPECIAL 25% OFF REGULAR PRICE


Dioon merolae cit pot 2-3 inches Dioon merolae cit pot 2-3 inches Dioon merolae cit pot 2-3 inches
Dioon merolae cit pot 2-3 inches Dioon merolae cit pot 2-3 inches Dioon merolae cit pot 2-3 inches
Dioon merolae Dioon merolae Dioon merolae leaf

 

ENCEPHALARTOS FRIDERICI-GUILIELMI
VERY RARE SOUTH AFRICAN BLUE CYCAD


COLD HARDY - SMALL TO MEDIUM SIZE MATURE
END OF SUMMER SALE PRICE THIS ACTUAL CYCAD

This species is endemic to the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal provinces of South Africa.  These regions are arid and subject to semi-regular fires (evidenced by the scorched and blackened trunks).  Plants grow in sunny locations.  This species is small to medium sized.  Leaves are approximately one meter long.  Stems are stout and can get up to a height of  four meters over a few centuries.  E. friderici-guilielmi is primarily a solitary stemmed plant but can make some basal suckers.  This is a beautiful, fine leafed and blue cycad.  They are moderate growers and are an easy size to manage in the garden.  The leaves are unarmed, and are not pokey.  This species tends to be very cold hardy as well tolerant of heat.  Cold tolerance is down to about 20 degrees F.  This cycad also needs a soil that drains well.  They can get into rot problems if the soil stays too moist.  As this is not a large cycad, I would place it in the foreground of a planting.  We’re putting on Sale a 15 gallon plant that is about twelve years old and has a caudex of 4 inches.  This plant can be mail ordered in a big box.

REGULAR PRICE THIS ACTUAL 15 GALLON CYCAD $740
TEN DAY SPECIAL 25% OFF REGULAR PRICE

Encephalartos friderici-guilielmi 7 g caudex 4 inches Encephalartos friderici-guilielmi 7 g caudex 4 inches Encephalartos friderici-guilielmi 7 g caudex 4 inches
Encephalartos friderici-guilielmi 7 g caudex 4 inches Encephalartos friderici-guilielmi 7 g caudex 4 inches Encephalartos friderici-guilielmi 7 g caudex 4 inches
Encephalartos friderici-guilielmi garden Encephalartos friderici-guilielmi garden Encephalartos friderici-guilielmi

 

DIOON EDULE
SMALL TO MEDIUM SIZED MEXICAN CYCAD


FOR A CYCAD, VERY COLD HARDY
TOLERATES DESERT SUN - ONE OF BEST FOR THIS
TEN DAY SPECIAL BIG 15 GALLON PLANTS

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.  We recently got in a handful of great 15 gallon plants with caudexes of about 6 inches or larger.  They are gorgeous.

REGULAR PRICE THESE 15 GALLON PLANTS $700
TEN DAY SPECIAL 25% OFF REGULAR PRICE


This is a great buy.  But, remember to mention this Special for your discount when you purchase.  Mail order possible.

Dioon edule Dioon edule Dioon edule
Dioon edule Dioon edule Dioon edule
Dioon edule Dioon edule Dioon edule

 

PINSTRIPE GINGER
DWARF GINGER WITH WHITE ON GREEN STRIPED LEAVES



NEVER OVER ABOUT FOUR FEET TALL
PARTIAL SUN OR FILTERED LIGHT
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 GALLON SIZE

This attractive companion plant has become very popular with our customers.  This is because it has striking variegation on the leaves and never gets too tall.  And, it does quite well in filtered light where other thing gingers can struggle.  Mature height is about four feet.  Cold tolerance is into the upper twenties.  If it suffers from winter burn, the following spring it usually bounces back.  Blossoms are yellow and white (see photo) and not overly large.  We are putting the 15g on sale.  Remember to mention this Special when you purchase.


REGULAR PRICE 15 GALLON $195

TEN DAY SPECIAL 25% OFF REGULAR PRICE


PINSTRIPE GINGER PINSTRIPE GINGER PINSTRIPE GINGER
PINSTRIPE GINGER PINSTRIPE GINGER PINSTRIPE GINGER
PINSTRIPE GINGER PINSTRIPE GINGER PINSTRIPE GINGER




VARIEGATED SHELL GINGER
ALPINIA ZERUMBET

DISTINCTIVE VARIEGATED YELLOW & GREEN LEAVES
EASY TO GROW TROPICAL WITH COLORFUL FLOWERS
TEN DAY SPECIAL 20 GALLON PLANTS

This is a super popular variety of ginger that blossoms in the summer.  It is native to Asia.  Blossoms are white with yellow and red throats.  Blossoms are not fragrant.  Blossoms hang downward compared to the upright blossoms of Hedychium Gingers like the Kahili Ginger.  Mature height of these plants is six to seven feet.  The leaves are prominently variegated with lighter green and yellow.  Blossoms are long lived, lasting at least a month.  Blossoms occur during the summer.  I think they do best in part day sun although right on the coast folks grow them in full sun.  Cold tolerance is one of the better for ginger, probably the mid-twenties F.  The 20 gallons on sale have many canes and are ready to be planted in the ground.  They will blossom in no time.  But, we are almost sold out of this size.


REGULAR PRICE 20 GALLON $350
TEN DAY SPECIAL 25% OFF REGULAR PRICE

REGULAR PRICE 15 GALLON (NOT SHOWN) $195
TEN DAY SPECIAL 25% OFF REGULAR PRICE


Just mention this Blog Special to get your discount.


Variegated Shell Ginger Variegated Shell Ginger Variegated Shell Ginger
Variegated Shell Ginger Variegated Shell Ginger Variegated Shell Ginger
Variegated Shell Ginger Variegated Shell Ginger Variegated Shell Ginger

 

NEORGELIA RED THROAT
LIPSTICK RED CENTERS WITH GREEN LEAVES



GROWN IN FULL COASTAL SUN - MASSIVE 15 GALLON CLUMP
FOR SOMEONE WHO WANTS AN IMMEDIATE "SHOW"

TEN DAY SPECIAL THESE ACTUAL PLANTS

This suckering Neorogelia red throat species has been growing in our full sun.  It has been growing outdoors for years and receives good sun.  It has an estimated twenty heads of leaves (plants) that had a prominent rred color to their central leaves.  We have several of these available.  It's in a 15 gallon pot and is very large and full of individual plants.  The blossoms are inside the individual cups formed by the leaves and small blue glowers.  But, the inner part of each blossom plant are lipstick red.  These are very showy plants.  Compared to the Aechmea shown above, these plants are about half the mature height and closer to the ground.  They do want their leaf cups to have water - which means overhead water (easy with a hose or sprayer system).  Many of the colorful Neorogelia like shade or filtered light but this species tolerates Coastal sun.  If you like such large specimen Bromeliads, we have an assortment of older plants with multiple heads and blossoms.  They are landscape ready.  The garden photos show usage of Bromeliads in the garden.

REGULAR PRICE THIS MASSIVE 15 GALLON CLUSTER $350
TEN DAY SPECIAL 25% OFF REGULAR PRICE

 
NEORGELIA RED THROAT 15g huge cluster NEORGELIA RED THROAT 15g huge cluster NEORGELIA RED THROAT 15g huge cluster
NEORGELIA RED THROAT 15g huge cluster NEORGELIA RED THROAT 15g huge cluster NEORGELIA RED THROAT 15g huge cluster
Bromeliads in garden Bromeliads in garden Bromeliads in garden

 

 

                          MONDAY, 20 JANUARY, 2025

THE TRAVELER PALM
RAVENALA MADAGASCARENSIS
BANANA APPEARING TREE IN ONE PLANE


CAN BE GROWN IN SOUTHERN CA
CURRENTLY 5 AND 15 GALLON AVAILABLE|
THEY'RE DIFFICULT TO FIND

For about a year folks have called us to obtain smaller sized Traveler Palms.  But, we didn't have any.  We can now announce that we just got in some fairly nice 5g.  We have about ten for sale.  They are about three feet tall.  This is a quick growing plant and these should do well for most of you that don't freeze.  These are fast growing.  They like sun in most areas but do not take a freeze - which will melt them overnight.  So people can take advantage, we're putting them on special.  Remember, this species puts out banana type leaves in one plane.  Mature plant height is about 20 feet in our locality.  I've got quite a few customers in Southern CA who have such trees in their garden.  For people who want something cool looking and rare, this is the right "tree" for you.   We presently have 5g and 15g sizes available.

To read more on the Traveler Palm, click here:  TRAVELER PALM ARTICLE

Ravenala madagascarensis Ravenala madagascarensis Ravenala madagascarensis  
Ravenala madagascarensis Ravenala madagascarensis
Ravenala madagascarensis
Ravenala madagascarensis Ravenala madagascarensis Ravenala madagascarensis  

  

CYCAS RUMPHII
FAIRLY RARE, MEDIUM SIZED GREEN CYCAD
REASONABLY COLD HARDY


This species of Cycas is most likely a complex of somewhat different appearing plants depending on where the native habitat is located.  Its distribution spreads through the Philippines, Indonesia and New Guinea.  This is also a tall species with trunks over thirty feet tall.  Trunks are thin, under a foot, and can branch above the ground.  Leaves are up to eight feet long and wooly when emergent.  Petioles are armed and leaf color is green when mature.  Leaves are also flat in cross section.

Characteristic of this species are the wide and glossy green leaflets  and rather wide leaves.  Shown here is a nice 15g plant demonstrating the appearance of this species.  Also shown are garden specimens and lastly a smaller nursery plant.  This species likes filtered light and perhaps full sun along the coast.  It is a good grower with cold tolerance in the mid to low 20's F. range.  Our nursery plants appear untouched by a freeze.  Shown in an older 15 gallon plant with trunk. 


Cycas rumphii Cycas rumphii Cycas rumphii
Cycas rumphii Cycas rumphii 15g Cycas rumphii 15g

  

ZAMIA VAZQUEZII
AKA ZAMIA FISCHERI 

 

VERY CUTE UNDERSTORY DWARF & FILTERED LIGHT CYCAD

This petite cycad seldom gets very tall and is native to Mexico.  It has a small caudex, often subterranean,  typically holds five to eight leaves, has serrated leaf margins and an overall height usually under three feet.  It is rare to see an old plant with a cuadex more than twelve inches long.  This species is an ideal choice for a small, filtered light area in the garden.  Along the coast they can tolerate full sun.  And, surprisingly, they make a wonderful house plant.  They, like all cycads, like good draining soil.  I've found that, on a cold winter, leaves may brown and the plant becomes deciduous.  But, the following season, a new crop of leaves appear.  They also make a very nice potted cycad.  This species will sucker, so small colonies can develop in the garden.  Shown here is a female plant in a citrus pot.  Note the cone in the fifth picture.  I'm showing an old picture (3rd  photo) to show that you can get a full throw of leaves, even in a pot.  We have a great supply of these for sale and can ship them anywhere within the U.S.  I'd estimate cold tolerance to be in the mid-twenties F.  Regarding light expsure, put it in filtered light (especiall far inland) or along the coast in a little morning or late day sun.


Zamia fischeri Zamia fischeri Zamia fischeri in garden
Zamia fischeri Zamia fischeri Zamia fischeri
Zamia fischeri Zamia fischeri Zamia fischeri cit pot

   

BISMARCKIA NOBILIS
BLUE SINGLE TRUNK FAN PALM FROM MADAGASCAR


A DEFINITE STATEMENT PALM

TEN DAY SPECIAL NICE 25 GALLON SIZE

For several decades we've been growing this stunning blue fan palm from Madagascar.  These are the blue form.  This palm species loves sun, heat and is cold hardy to the low 20’s F.  It doesn’t like the grower to fool with or cut its roots.  These cannot be transplanted once established in the garden.  They get a husky trunk and probably about 35 - 40 feet tall in many decades.  The fan leaf is intensely blue, especially with full hot sun.  This is a very attractive palm and should be given room in the garden to show it off.  Many people in desert locations have found they can grow it.  Cold tolerance is about 25 degrees F. Shown below is our 20 gallon size.  This size is followed by our 15 gallon size in the next post - and they are also on sale.  This species is a real “show-stopper”.  Literally people driving by will stop to look at one in your front yard and ask: “Hey Man, what is that blue palm tree?”


REGULAR PRICE 25 GALLON SIZE $595
TEN DAY SPECIAL 25% OFF REGULAR PRICE

Remember:  Mention this Special for this price


BISMARCKIA NOBILIS 20G BISMARCKIA NOBILIS 20G BISMARCKIA NOBILIS 20G
BISMARCKIA NOBILIS 20G BISMARCKIA NOBILIS 20G BISMARCKIA NOBILIS 20G
Bismarckia nobilis Bismarckia nobilis Bismarckia nobilis

 

CHAMAEDOREA COSTARICANA
ONE OF THE BEST BAMBOO PALMS


EASY TO GROW - A GREAT INTERIOR PALM 
TEN DAY SPECIAL BOTH 15 & 25 GALLON SIZE


This suckering palm species is native to Mexico and Central America.  It is one of about four types of "Bamboo Palms" and is probably either the best or in a stiff competition with Chamaedorea hooperiana.  This species gets to a mature height of twelve to sixteen feet, has strong 1 inch to 1.5 inch trunks which are green in color with prominent rings, and about three to four foot long leaves.  It is an upright grower and does clump.  It doesn't run.  It takes filtered light or morning sun along the coast.  I've even heard of some growing it in full sun although I'd not recommend it.  It is a good growing species.  Cold hardiness is into the mid to lower 20's F. 

Below I'm showing in the first five photos the 15g size followed by the 25g size in the following five photos.  These are followed by mature garden plants.  If you are interested in mail order, select a 5 gallon plant (not shown) which is easier to ship.  BTW, this species is fairly difficult to find.  BTW, we are very limited on our 25 gallon size - shown in photos below #6 - #10.   

REGULAR PRICE 15 GALLON $300
TEN DAY SPECIAL 25% OFF REGULAR PRICE

REGULAR PRICE HUGE 25 GALLON $725
TEN DAY SPECIAL 25% OFF REGULAR PRICE


Chamaedorea costaricana 15  gallon Chamaedorea costaricana 15  gallon Chamaedorea costaricana 15  gallon
Chamaedorea costaricana 15  gallon Chamaedorea costaricana 15  gallon  
Chamaedorea costaricana 25 gallon Chamaedorea costaricana 25 gallon Chamaedorea costaricana 25 gallon
Chamaedorea costaricana 25 gallon Chamaedorea costaricana 25 gallon  
Chamaedorea costaricana Chamaedorea costaricana Chamaedorea costaricana

  

BURRETIOKENTIA HAPALA
AN EXOTIC NEW CALEDONIAN PALM FOR SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA


DROP DEAD GORGEOUS
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 GALLON SIZE

In the mid-1980's I began to grow some of the very cool palms from new Caledonia.  By 1995 I was totally into it and this led to my arranging the fantastic International Palm Society Biennial trip to New Caledonia that happened during my tenure as President in the year 2000.  I just didn't know of a better place for a bunch of palm enthusiasts to go and see some of the best palms in the world.  This species, Burretiokential hapala, is one of those palms.

It is a crown shafted, single trun pinnate palm with a rather thin trunk of about eight inches that gets to a height of approximately 25 to 30 feet.  It has an intriguing brown color to the stems and crown shaft area.  It does not have the stripes you'd see with the Burretiokentia vieilllardii.  Cold tolerance is about 25 degrees F, or perhaps a bit lower.  So, it's comparable to a King Palm.  If you can grow a King, you can grow this species.  One of the keys to culture is not letting the ground it's in go dry.  This species, like Chambeyronia, responds to water.  

Shown here are the band size I'm putting on special.  I'd recommend morning sun, a few hours of mid day sun, or bright filtered light.  It's a great species to grow.  

REGULAR PRICE 15 GALLON SIZE $255
TEN DAY SPECIAL 25% OFF REGULAR PRICE

Note that we have two other sizes of this species below.

Burretiokentia hapala 15g Burretiokentia hapala 15g Burretiokentia hapala 15g
Burretiokentia hapala 15g Burretiokentia hapala 15g Burretiokentia hapala 15g
Burretiokentia hapala Burretiokentia hapala 15g Burretiokentia hapala

 

BURRETIOKENTIA HAPALA
AN EXOTIC NEW CALEDONIAN PALM FOR SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA


DROP DEAD GORGEOUS
TEN DAY SPECIAL 2 GALLON SIZE

FOR SPECIES DESCRIPTION SEE ABOVE 



REGULAR PRICE 2 GALLON SIZE $85
TEN DAY SPECIAL 25% OFF REGULAR PRICE


Burretiokentia hapala 2g Burretiokentia hapala 2g Burretiokentia hapala 2g
Burretiokentia hapala 2g Burretiokentia hapala 2g Burretiokentia hapala 2g



BURRETIOKENTIA HAPALA
AN EXOTIC NEW CALEDONIAN PALM FOR SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA


DROP DEAD GORGEOUS
TEN DAY SPECIAL BAND SIZE

FOR SPECIES DESCRIPTION, SEE ABOVE



REGULAR PRICE BAND SIZE $65
TEN DAY SPECIAL 25% OFF REGULAR PRICE


Burretiokentia hapala band Burretiokentia hapala band Burretiokentia hapala band
Burretiokentia hapala band Burretiokentia hapala band Burretiokentia hapala band
Burretiokentia hapala Burretiokentia hapala Burretiokentia hapala

 

CHAMAEDOREA ARENBERGIANA
SINGLE TRUNK UNDERSTORY PALM WITH WIDE LEAFLETS

MEDIUM HEIGHT MATURE - PROMINENT TRUNK RINGS
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON SIZE

This single trunk species is from Mexico and Central America.  It is pinnate like other Chamaedoreas with a trunk diameter of an inch or a bit more.  The leaves a five feet long with wide leaflets and prominent drip tips.  You can see how wide the leaflets are from the photos.  It is a very tropical and exotic understory palm.  It  prefers moist but good draining soil.  The trunks are dark green and prominent trunk rings are present.  Mature height is about 12 feet.  You'd want to make sure this palm doesn't exceed your canopy to expose it to full sun.  Low temperatures tolerated are about to a freeze and this species likes filtered light.  Below I've shown you photos of our 5 gallon size which we are putting on Special.  We also have 15 gallon size available.  The last row of photos have pictures by palmpedia and RPS.  The last photo shows mature seeds and the trunk.

REGULAR PRICE 5G $145
TEN DAY SPECIAL 25% OFF REGULAR PRICE


Chamaedorea arenbergiana 5g Chamaedorea arenbergiana 5g Chamaedorea arenbergiana 5g
Chamaedorea arenbergiana 5g Chamaedorea arenbergiana 5g Chamaedorea arenbergiana
Chamaedorea arenbergiana  pritchardia hillebrandii pritchardia hillebrandii
Chamaedorea arenbergiana PalmPadia Chamaedorea arenbergiana leafs  CHAMAEDOREA ARENBERGIANA

 

HOWEA BELMOREANA
THE SENTRY OR UMBRELLA PALM



ANOTHER PALM FROM LORD HOW ISLAND

TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON SIZE

There is a second endemic species of Howea on Lord Howe Island.  This is Howea belmoreana.  Common names used to describe this species include the Sentry Palm, the Belmore Palm, the "Kentia Palm", and even the Umbrella Palm.  However, the name "Kentia Palm" is usually used to refer to the H. forsteriana.  Howea belmoreana comes from a higher elevation in its natural habitat compared to the H. forsteriana.  And, given this fact, one might expect that this species is a little more cold tolerant.  Most growers have found this to be true, tolerating temperatures to about 25 degrees F.

The main difference between this palm and the standard Kentia is that the crown of leaves are quite curved pointing downwards toward the grown.  This gives the crown an overall umbrella appearance.  Like the H. forsteriana, the Belmore Palm doesn't like full sun if away from the Coast and is rather slow growing.  Most find it to be slower than the regular Kentia Palm.  Culture is similar and there is little data on the transplant of this species, but I suspect it will perform about the same as the standard Kentia.

REGULAR PRICE 5 GALLON $145
TEN DAY SPECIAL 25% OFF REGULAR PRICE


Please mention this Special at the time of purchase.

 
Howea belmoreana 5g  Howea belmoreana 5g  Howea bemoreana 5g 
Howea bemoreana 5g  Howea belmoreana 5g  Howea bemloreana 5g 
Howea belmoreana  Howea belmoreana  Howea belmoreana 

 

COPERNICIA PRUNIFERA
THE CARNAUBA WAX PALM

  

WATER CONSERVING - COLD HARDY - 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 $135
TEN DAY SPECIAL 25% OFF REGULAR PRICE


Remember, mention this Special!


Copernicia prunifera Copernicia prunifera Copernicia prunifera
Copernicia prunifera Copernicia prunifera Copernicia prunifera
Copernicia prunifera Copernicia prunifera Copernicia prunifera

   

CHAMAEROPS CERIFERA
NATIVE TO MOROCCO
THE SEMI-DWARF "BLUE MED FAN"



FULL HOT SUN - EXTREMELY COLD HARDY 
TEN DAY SPECIAL FIVE GALLON PLANTS

This interesting palm is a suckering blue fan palm is native to Morocco.  It's actually quite amazing that it took a long time for taxonomists to realize that it was a species and had it's own unique characteristics.  It's definitely a deep blue color but also it never gets as large as Chamaereops humilus.  The problem was that there were also native short clones of the later.  Chamaerops cerifera is one of the most cold hardy species for those of you in super cold areas.  I've had reports of it going down to 13 degrees F.  Mature height is about six feet or so.  Color is blue in hot sun.  This species does sucker.  Most importantly, with age and full sun, they will have blue leaves (see garden photos).  The plants on special here are nicely sized and suckering five gallon plants.  They'd be easy to ship for mail order customers.  On occasion we do offer larger sizes.   
 
REGULAR PRICE 5 GALLON $135

TEN DAY SPECIAL 25% OFF REGULAR PRICE


Remember: Mention this Special for your discount. 

 
CHAMAEROPS CERIFERA 5G CHAMAEROPS CERIFERA 5G CHAMAEROPS CERIFERA 5G
CHAMAEROPS CERIFERA 5G CHAMAEROPS CERIFERA 5G CHAMAEROPS CERIFERA 5G
CHAMAEROPS CERIFERA CHAMAEROPS CERIFERA CHAMAEROPS CERIFERA

 

LICUALA SPINOSA
SUCKERING FILTERED LIGHT FAN PALM


EXOTIC WHEN WELL GROWN
TEN DAY SPECIAL BAND SIZED SEEDLINGS


 FACTS ABOUT LICUALA SPINOSA

Common Names:

Spiny Licuala palm, Mangrove Fan Palm

ID:

2181

Locality:

Southeast Asia

Cold Hardiness:

26º F.

Trunk Type:

This palm has slender trunks (about an inch); crown is brown and fibrous.

Leaf Type:

Fan leaf, the petiole (leafstalk) is heavily armed with spines.

Suckering/Solitary:

Suckering (multiple trunks).

Maintenance:

Is a great palm for those who have some experience growing palms. Normal watering needs.

Speed of growth:

Slow

Height:

Approximately 8 feet

Soil requirements:

Rich soil with good drainage.

Sun requirements:

Shade or filtered light.

General Description:

This is a very nice palm for a true enthusiast.  It can be a bit fickle but it is worth a try if you live in a warmer area.

Further Data:

If you like this palm see Rhapis excelsa, Licuala ramsayi, Licuala radula, Licuala elegans and Sabal mauritiiformis.


REGULAR PRICE BAND SIZE $65
TEN DAY SPECIAL 25% OFF REGULAR PRICE

(Note:  these are a simply ship for mail order)


Licuala spinosa band Licuala spinosa band Licuala spinosa band
Licuala spinosa band Licuala spinosa band Licuala spinosa
Licuala spinosa Licuala spinossa garden Licuala spinosa HJD

  

CHAMBEYRONIA MACROCARPA
THE FLAME THROWER PALM
NEW RED EMERGING LEAF


DARK GREEN CROWN SHAFT
TEN DAY SPECIAL BAND SIZE


What good fortune is it that New Caledonia can claim to be the home of all Chambeyronia.  Included is this species, C. macrocarpa.  It is a slow growing, pinnate, crown shafted palm that gets to a height of about 30 feet.  It has a dark green to green-black crown shaft.  Compare this to C. hookeri above with it's yellow crown shaft.  Leaves are wide, thick and leathery to the touch.  With good culture, maybe you can get three new leaves a year.  About one in twenty plants fail to throw a new red leaf - rather, it remains green.  This is just bad luck and there's no way to predict which will do this.  Shown here are 5 gallon plants we're putting on sale.  We do have larger and smaller sizes available.  Coastal sun is tolerated although strong filtered light is ok for most areas.  This is a great garden palmThe 7th and 9th photos by HJD and TS at RPS.

REGULAR PRICE BAND SIZE $65
TEN DAY SPECIAL 25% OFF REGULAR PRICE


Just mention this special when you buy.  I thank TS at RPS for usage of his photo below.


Chambeyronia macrocarpa band Chambeyronia macrocarpa band Chambeyronia macrocarpa band
Chambeyronia macrocarpa band Chambeyronia macrocarpa band Chambeyronia macrocarpa band
chamberyronia macrocarpa hjd Chambeyronia m. new red leaf Chambeyronia macrocarpa TS RPS

 

DIOON EDULE
BLUE QUERETERO VARIETY


RARE FORM - SUN LOVING BLUE CYCAD
COLD HARDY INTO THE UPPER TEENS F.
GETS BLUE COLOR IN HOT SUN
TEN DAY SPECIAL OLDER BAND SIZED PLANTS

In other posts I’ve discussed Dioon edule, a typically small to medium sized sun-loving cycad from Mexico.  There are known to be about six different varieties of this species - all from different localities.  The variety on sale here is from the Mexican state of Queretaro.  Leaves are typically blue in full bright sun.  Leaves are about 4 feet long and leaflets are thin, coming to a pointed end.  Mature height after a few decades may be six feet with an trunk height of 18 inches.  Cold tolerance is excellent, being able to take cold weather into the teens F.  The band size on sale are not new seedlings but rather established older (five year old) plants with an average caudex of 1.5 to 2 inches.  The bands are shown in the first five photos below. These are hard to find and easy to mail order.  Last photo by MARK MASON.
 
REGULAR PRICE THESE OLDER BAND SIZE $95
TEN DAY SPECIAL 25% OFF REGULAR PRICE


Remember to mention this Special for your discount when you purchase.  Availability limited.  BTW, if these don't sell out, all will be repotted into 5g pots shortly.


Dioon edule queretero band Dioon edule queretero band Dioon edule queretero band
Dioon edule queretero band Dioon edule queretero band Dioon edule queretero
Dioon edule queretero Dioon edule queretero Dioon edule queretero  
Dioon queretaro by Dioon queretero by MARKM090606

 

DIOON MEROLAE
SLOW GROWING SMALL TO MEDIUM SIZED CYCAD

 

GRAY-GREEN LEAFLETS - COASTAL FULL SUN
TEN DAY SPECIAL CITRUS POT SIZED PLANTS

This is a slow growing New World cycad species that comes from Mexico.  It is very attractive.  One of the things that is particularly nice about this species is that the crown size is compact and not that large.  For this reason, it fits into a small sunny location in the garden where no other plant would work.  Its leaves are a silver-green in color (can be just green) and it holds many leaves.  An extremely old plant might have a foot or two of trunk.  In the wild there are specimens that are possibly a thousand years old with many meters of trunk, often leaning over toward the ground.  But, from a practical point of view, it is a small plant.  If you grow this species, you'll probably find that it will take fifty years or more to get three feet of trunk. 
 
Cold hardiness is into the low 20's F. and it prefers full sun except for harsh desert climates.  We offer many sizes of this species from seedlings up to trunked plants that are many decades old.  The citrus pot size on Sale today are a good size for mail order and for acclimating into your garden.  They are far from a seedling plant.  Caudex size is 2 to 3 inches and age is about seven years.  If you want larger or smaller, we do have both.  I hope that you like this cycad; it's one of my favorites. For upscale landscaping, nothing beats it.

REGULAR PRICE CIT POT WITH 2-3 INCH CAUDEX $330

TEN DAY SPECIAL 25% OFF REGULAR PRICE


Dioon merolae cit pot 2-3 inches Dioon merolae cit pot 2-3 inches Dioon merolae cit pot 2-3 inches
Dioon merolae cit pot 2-3 inches Dioon merolae cit pot 2-3 inches Dioon merolae cit pot 2-3 inches
Dioon merolae Dioon merolae Dioon merolae leaf

 

ENCEPHALARTOS FRIDERICI-GUILIELMI
VERY RARE SOUTH AFRICAN BLUE CYCAD


COLD HARDY - SMALL TO MEDIUM SIZE MATURE
END OF SUMMER SALE PRICE THIS ACTUAL CYCAD

This species is endemic to the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal provinces of South Africa.  These regions are arid and subject to semi-regular fires (evidenced by the scorched and blackened trunks).  Plants grow in sunny locations.  This species is small to medium sized.  Leaves are approximately one meter long.  Stems are stout and can get up to a height of  four meters over a few centuries.  E. friderici-guilielmi is primarily a solitary stemmed plant but can make some basal suckers.  This is a beautiful, fine leafed and blue cycad.  They are moderate growers and are an easy size to manage in the garden.  The leaves are unarmed, and are not pokey.  This species tends to be very cold hardy as well tolerant of heat.  Cold tolerance is down to about 20 degrees F.  This cycad also needs a soil that drains well.  They can get into rot problems if the soil stays too moist.  As this is not a large cycad, I would place it in the foreground of a planting.  We’re putting on Sale a 15 gallon plant that is about twelve years old and has a caudex of 4 inches.  This plant can be mail ordered in a big box.

REGULAR PRICE THIS ACTUAL 15 GALLON CYCAD $740
TEN DAY SPECIAL 25% OFF REGULAR PRICE

Encephalartos friderici-guilielmi 7 g caudex 4 inches Encephalartos friderici-guilielmi 7 g caudex 4 inches Encephalartos friderici-guilielmi 7 g caudex 4 inches
Encephalartos friderici-guilielmi 7 g caudex 4 inches Encephalartos friderici-guilielmi 7 g caudex 4 inches Encephalartos friderici-guilielmi 7 g caudex 4 inches
Encephalartos friderici-guilielmi garden Encephalartos friderici-guilielmi garden Encephalartos friderici-guilielmi

 

DIOON EDULE
SMALL TO MEDIUM SIZED MEXICAN CYCAD


FOR A CYCAD, VERY COLD HARDY
TOLERATES DESERT SUN - ONE OF BEST FOR THIS
TEN DAY SPECIAL BIG 15 GALLON PLANTS

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.  We recently got in a handful of great 15 gallon plants with caudexes of about 6 inches or larger.  They are gorgeous.

REGULAR PRICE THESE 15 GALLON PLANTS $700
TEN DAY SPECIAL 25% OFF REGULAR PRICE


This is a great buy.  But, remember to mention this Special for your discount when you purchase.  Mail order possible.

Dioon edule Dioon edule Dioon edule
Dioon edule Dioon edule Dioon edule
Dioon edule Dioon edule Dioon edule

 

VARIEGATED SHELL GINGER
ALPINIA ZERUMBET

DISTINCTIVE VARIEGATED YELLOW & GREEN LEAVES
EASY TO GROW TROPICAL WITH COLORFUL FLOWERS
TEN DAY SPECIAL 20 GALLON PLANTS

This is a super popular variety of ginger that blossoms in the summer.  It is native to Asia.  Blossoms are white with yellow and red throats.  Blossoms are not fragrant.  Blossoms hang downward compared to the upright blossoms of Hedychium Gingers like the Kahili Ginger.  Mature height of these plants is six to seven feet.  The leaves are prominently variegated with lighter green and yellow.  Blossoms are long lived, lasting at least a month.  Blossoms occur during the summer.  I think they do best in part day sun although right on the coast folks grow them in full sun.  Cold tolerance is one of the better for ginger, probably the mid-twenties F.  The 20 gallons on sale have many canes and are ready to be planted in the ground.  They will blossom in no time.  But, we are almost sold out of this size.


REGULAR PRICE 20 GALLON $350
TEN DAY SPECIAL 25% OFF REGULAR PRICE

REGULAR PRICE 15 GALLON (NOT SHOWN) $195
TEN DAY SPECIAL 25% OFF REGULAR PRICE


Just mention this Blog Special to get your discount.


Variegated Shell Ginger Variegated Shell Ginger Variegated Shell Ginger
Variegated Shell Ginger Variegated Shell Ginger Variegated Shell Ginger
Variegated Shell Ginger Variegated Shell Ginger Variegated Shell Ginger

 

NEORGELIA RED THROAT
LIPSTICK RED CENTERS WITH GREEN LEAVES



GROWN IN FULL COASTAL SUN - MASSIVE 15 GALLON CLUMP
FOR SOMEONE WHO WANTS AN IMMEDIATE "SHOW"

TEN DAY SPECIAL THESE ACTUAL PLANTS

This suckering Neorogelia red throat species has been growing in our full sun.  It has been growing outdoors for years and receives good sun.  It has an estimated twenty heads of leaves (plants) that had a prominent rred color to their central leaves.  We have several of these available.  It's in a 15 gallon pot and is very large and full of individual plants.  The blossoms are inside the individual cups formed by the leaves and small blue glowers.  But, the inner part of each blossom plant are lipstick red.  These are very showy plants.  Compared to the Aechmea shown above, these plants are about half the mature height and closer to the ground.  They do want their leaf cups to have water - which means overhead water (easy with a hose or sprayer system).  Many of the colorful Neorogelia like shade or filtered light but this species tolerates Coastal sun.  If you like such large specimen Bromeliads, we have an assortment of older plants with multiple heads and blossoms.  They are landscape ready.  The garden photos show usage of Bromeliads in the garden.

REGULAR PRICE THIS MASSIVE 15 GALLON CLUSTER $350
TEN DAY SPECIAL 25% OFF REGULAR PRICE

 
NEORGELIA RED THROAT 15g huge cluster NEORGELIA RED THROAT 15g huge cluster NEORGELIA RED THROAT 15g huge cluster
NEORGELIA RED THROAT 15g huge cluster NEORGELIA RED THROAT 15g huge cluster NEORGELIA RED THROAT 15g huge cluster
Bromeliads in garden Bromeliads in garden Bromeliads in garden

 

 

                                      MONDAY, 20 JANUARY - 29 JANUARY, 2025

BISMARCKIA NOBILIS
BLUE SINGLE TRUNK FAN PALM FROM MADAGASCAR


A DEFINITE STATEMENT PALM

TEN DAY SPECIAL NICE 25 GALLON SIZE

For several decades we've been growing this stunning blue fan palm from Madagascar.  These are the blue form.  This palm species loves sun, heat and is cold hardy to the low 20’s F.  It doesn’t like the grower to fool with or cut its roots.  These cannot be transplanted once established in the garden.  They get a husky trunk and probably about 35 - 40 feet tall in many decades.  The fan leaf is intensely blue, especially with full hot sun.  This is a very attractive palm and should be given room in the garden to show it off.  Many people in desert locations have found they can grow it.  Cold tolerance is about 25 degrees F. Shown below is our 20 gallon size.  This size is followed by our 15 gallon size in the next post - and they are also on sale.  This species is a real “show-stopper”.  Literally people driving by will stop to look at one in your front yard and ask: “Hey Man, what is that blue palm tree?”


REGULAR PRICE 25 GALLON SIZE $595
TEN DAY SPECIAL 25% OFF REGULAR PRICE

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BISMARCKIA NOBILIS 20G BISMARCKIA NOBILIS 20G BISMARCKIA NOBILIS 20G
BISMARCKIA NOBILIS 20G BISMARCKIA NOBILIS 20G BISMARCKIA NOBILIS 20G
Bismarckia nobilis Bismarckia nobilis Bismarckia nobilis

 

CHAMAEDOREA COSTARICANA
ONE OF THE BEST BAMBOO PALMS


EASY TO GROW - A GREAT INTERIOR PALM 
TEN DAY SPECIAL BOTH 15 & 25 GALLON SIZE


This suckering palm species is native to Mexico and Central America.  It is one of about four types of "Bamboo Palms" and is probably either the best or in a stiff competition with Chamaedorea hooperiana.  This species gets to a mature height of twelve to sixteen feet, has strong 1 inch to 1.5 inch trunks which are green in color with prominent rings, and about three to four foot long leaves.  It is an upright grower and does clump.  It doesn't run.  It takes filtered light or morning sun along the coast.  I've even heard of some growing it in full sun although I'd not recommend it.  It is a good growing species.  Cold hardiness is into the mid to lower 20's F. 

Below I'm showing in the first five photos the 15g size followed by the 25g size in the following five photos.  These are followed by mature garden plants.  If you are interested in mail order, select a 5 gallon plant (not shown) which is easier to ship.  BTW, this species is fairly difficult to find.  BTW, we are very limited on our 25 gallon size - shown in photos below #6 - #10.   

REGULAR PRICE 15 GALLON $300
TEN DAY SPECIAL 25% OFF REGULAR PRICE

REGULAR PRICE HUGE 25 GALLON $725
TEN DAY SPECIAL 25% OFF REGULAR PRICE


Chamaedorea costaricana 15  gallon Chamaedorea costaricana 15  gallon Chamaedorea costaricana 15  gallon
Chamaedorea costaricana 15  gallon Chamaedorea costaricana 15  gallon  
Chamaedorea costaricana 25 gallon Chamaedorea costaricana 25 gallon Chamaedorea costaricana 25 gallon
Chamaedorea costaricana 25 gallon Chamaedorea costaricana 25 gallon  
Chamaedorea costaricana Chamaedorea costaricana Chamaedorea costaricana

  

BURRETIOKENTIA HAPALA
AN EXOTIC NEW CALEDONIAN PALM FOR SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA


DROP DEAD GORGEOUS
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 GALLON SIZE

In the mid-1980's I began to grow some of the very cool palms from new Caledonia.  By 1995 I was totally into it and this led to my arranging the fantastic International Palm Society Biennial trip to New Caledonia that happened during my tenure as President in the year 2000.  I just didn't know of a better place for a bunch of palm enthusiasts to go and see some of the best palms in the world.  This species, Burretiokential hapala, is one of those palms.

It is a crown shafted, single trun pinnate palm with a rather thin trunk of about eight inches that gets to a height of approximately 25 to 30 feet.  It has an intriguing brown color to the stems and crown shaft area.  It does not have the stripes you'd see with the Burretiokentia vieilllardii.  Cold tolerance is about 25 degrees F, or perhaps a bit lower.  So, it's comparable to a King Palm.  If you can grow a King, you can grow this species.  One of the keys to culture is not letting the ground it's in go dry.  This species, like Chambeyronia, responds to water.  

Shown here are the band size I'm putting on special.  I'd recommend morning sun, a few hours of mid day sun, or bright filtered light.  It's a great species to grow.  

REGULAR PRICE 15 GALLON SIZE $255
TEN DAY SPECIAL 25% OFF REGULAR PRICE

Note that we have two other sizes of this species below.

Burretiokentia hapala 15g Burretiokentia hapala 15g Burretiokentia hapala 15g
Burretiokentia hapala 15g Burretiokentia hapala 15g Burretiokentia hapala 15g
Burretiokentia hapala Burretiokentia hapala 15g Burretiokentia hapala


BURRETIOKENTIA HAPALA
AN EXOTIC NEW CALEDONIAN PALM FOR SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA


DROP DEAD GORGEOUS
TEN DAY SPECIAL 2 GALLON SIZE

FOR SPECIES DESCRIPTION SEE ABOVE 



REGULAR PRICE 2 GALLON SIZE $85
TEN DAY SPECIAL 25% OFF REGULAR PRICE


Burretiokentia hapala 2g Burretiokentia hapala 2g Burretiokentia hapala 2g
Burretiokentia hapala 2g Burretiokentia hapala 2g Burretiokentia hapala 2g



BURRETIOKENTIA HAPALA
AN EXOTIC NEW CALEDONIAN PALM FOR SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA


DROP DEAD GORGEOUS
TEN DAY SPECIAL BAND SIZE

FOR SPECIES DESCRIPTION, SEE ABOVE



REGULAR PRICE BAND SIZE $65
TEN DAY SPECIAL 25% OFF REGULAR PRICE


Burretiokentia hapala band Burretiokentia hapala band Burretiokentia hapala band
Burretiokentia hapala band Burretiokentia hapala band Burretiokentia hapala band
Burretiokentia hapala Burretiokentia hapala Burretiokentia hapala

 

CHAMAEDOREA ARENBERGIANA
SINGLE TRUNK UNDERSTORY PALM WITH WIDE LEAFLETS

MEDIUM HEIGHT MATURE - PROMINENT TRUNK RINGS
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON SIZE

This single trunk species is from Mexico and Central America.  It is pinnate like other Chamaedoreas with a trunk diameter of an inch or a bit more.  The leaves a five feet long with wide leaflets and prominent drip tips.  You can see how wide the leaflets are from the photos.  It is a very tropical and exotic understory palm.  It  prefers moist but good draining soil.  The trunks are dark green and prominent trunk rings are present.  Mature height is about 12 feet.  You'd want to make sure this palm doesn't exceed your canopy to expose it to full sun.  Low temperatures tolerated are about to a freeze and this species likes filtered light.  Below I've shown you photos of our 5 gallon size which we are putting on Special.  We also have 15 gallon size available.  The last row of photos have pictures by palmpedia and RPS.  The last photo shows mature seeds and the trunk.

REGULAR PRICE 5G $145
TEN DAY SPECIAL 25% OFF REGULAR PRICE


Chamaedorea arenbergiana 5g Chamaedorea arenbergiana 5g Chamaedorea arenbergiana 5g
Chamaedorea arenbergiana 5g Chamaedorea arenbergiana 5g Chamaedorea arenbergiana
Chamaedorea arenbergiana  pritchardia hillebrandii pritchardia hillebrandii
Chamaedorea arenbergiana PalmPadia Chamaedorea arenbergiana leafs  CHAMAEDOREA ARENBERGIANA

 

HOWEA BELMOREANA
THE SENTRY OR UMBRELLA PALM



ANOTHER PALM FROM LORD HOW ISLAND

TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON SIZE

There is a second endemic species of Howea on Lord Howe Island.  This is Howea belmoreana.  Common names used to describe this species include the Sentry Palm, the Belmore Palm, the "Kentia Palm", and even the Umbrella Palm.  However, the name "Kentia Palm" is usually used to refer to the H. forsteriana.  Howea belmoreana comes from a higher elevation in its natural habitat compared to the H. forsteriana.  And, given this fact, one might expect that this species is a little more cold tolerant.  Most growers have found this to be true, tolerating temperatures to about 25 degrees F.

The main difference between this palm and the standard Kentia is that the crown of leaves are quite curved pointing downwards toward the grown.  This gives the crown an overall umbrella appearance.  Like the H. forsteriana, the Belmore Palm doesn't like full sun if away from the Coast and is rather slow growing.  Most find it to be slower than the regular Kentia Palm.  Culture is similar and there is little data on the transplant of this species, but I suspect it will perform about the same as the standard Kentia.

REGULAR PRICE 5 GALLON $145
TEN DAY SPECIAL 25% OFF REGULAR PRICE


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Howea belmoreana 5g  Howea belmoreana 5g  Howea bemoreana 5g 
Howea bemoreana 5g  Howea belmoreana 5g  Howea bemloreana 5g 
Howea belmoreana  Howea belmoreana  Howea belmoreana 

 

COPERNICIA PRUNIFERA
THE CARNAUBA WAX PALM

  

WATER CONSERVING - COLD HARDY - 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 $135
TEN DAY SPECIAL 25% OFF REGULAR PRICE


Remember, mention this Special!


Copernicia prunifera Copernicia prunifera Copernicia prunifera
Copernicia prunifera Copernicia prunifera Copernicia prunifera
Copernicia prunifera Copernicia prunifera Copernicia prunifera

   

CHAMAEROPS CERIFERA
NATIVE TO MOROCCO
THE SEMI-DWARF "BLUE MED FAN"



FULL HOT SUN - EXTREMELY COLD HARDY 
TEN DAY SPECIAL FIVE GALLON PLANTS

This interesting palm is a suckering blue fan palm is native to Morocco.  It's actually quite amazing that it took a long time for taxonomists to realize that it was a species and had it's own unique characteristics.  It's definitely a deep blue color but also it never gets as large as Chamaereops humilus.  The problem was that there were also native short clones of the later.  Chamaerops cerifera is one of the most cold hardy species for those of you in super cold areas.  I've had reports of it going down to 13 degrees F.  Mature height is about six feet or so.  Color is blue in hot sun.  This species does sucker.  Most importantly, with age and full sun, they will have blue leaves (see garden photos).  The plants on special here are nicely sized and suckering five gallon plants.  They'd be easy to ship for mail order customers.  On occasion we do offer larger sizes.   
 
REGULAR PRICE 5 GALLON $135

TEN DAY SPECIAL 25% OFF REGULAR PRICE


Remember: Mention this Special for your discount. 

 
CHAMAEROPS CERIFERA 5G CHAMAEROPS CERIFERA 5G CHAMAEROPS CERIFERA 5G
CHAMAEROPS CERIFERA 5G CHAMAEROPS CERIFERA 5G CHAMAEROPS CERIFERA 5G
CHAMAEROPS CERIFERA CHAMAEROPS CERIFERA CHAMAEROPS CERIFERA

 

LICUALA SPINOSA
SUCKERING FILTERED LIGHT FAN PALM


EXOTIC WHEN WELL GROWN
TEN DAY SPECIAL BAND SIZED SEEDLINGS


 FACTS ABOUT LICUALA SPINOSA

Common Names:

Spiny Licuala palm, Mangrove Fan Palm

ID:

2181

Locality:

Southeast Asia

Cold Hardiness:

26º F.

Trunk Type:

This palm has slender trunks (about an inch); crown is brown and fibrous.

Leaf Type:

Fan leaf, the petiole (leafstalk) is heavily armed with spines.

Suckering/Solitary:

Suckering (multiple trunks).

Maintenance:

Is a great palm for those who have some experience growing palms. Normal watering needs.

Speed of growth:

Slow

Height:

Approximately 8 feet

Soil requirements:

Rich soil with good drainage.

Sun requirements:

Shade or filtered light.

General Description:

This is a very nice palm for a true enthusiast.  It can be a bit fickle but it is worth a try if you live in a warmer area.

Further Data:

If you like this palm see Rhapis excelsa, Licuala ramsayi, Licuala radula, Licuala elegans and Sabal mauritiiformis.


REGULAR PRICE BAND SIZE $65
TEN DAY SPECIAL 25% OFF REGULAR PRICE

(Note:  these are a simply ship for mail order)


Licuala spinosa band Licuala spinosa band Licuala spinosa band
Licuala spinosa band Licuala spinosa band Licuala spinosa
Licuala spinosa Licuala spinossa garden Licuala spinosa HJD

  

CHAMBEYRONIA MACROCARPA
THE FLAME THROWER PALM
NEW RED EMERGING LEAF


DARK GREEN CROWN SHAFT
TEN DAY SPECIAL BAND SIZE


What good fortune is it that New Caledonia can claim to be the home of all Chambeyronia.  Included is this species, C. macrocarpa.  It is a slow growing, pinnate, crown shafted palm that gets to a height of about 30 feet.  It has a dark green to green-black crown shaft.  Compare this to C. hookeri above with it's yellow crown shaft.  Leaves are wide, thick and leathery to the touch.  With good culture, maybe you can get three new leaves a year.  About one in twenty plants fail to throw a new red leaf - rather, it remains green.  This is just bad luck and there's no way to predict which will do this.  Shown here are 5 gallon plants we're putting on sale.  We do have larger and smaller sizes available.  Coastal sun is tolerated although strong filtered light is ok for most areas.  This is a great garden palmThe 7th and 9th photos by HJD and TS at RPS.

REGULAR PRICE BAND SIZE $65
TEN DAY SPECIAL 25% OFF REGULAR PRICE


Just mention this special when you buy.  I thank TS at RPS for usage of his photo below.


Chambeyronia macrocarpa band Chambeyronia macrocarpa band Chambeyronia macrocarpa band
Chambeyronia macrocarpa band Chambeyronia macrocarpa band Chambeyronia macrocarpa band
chamberyronia macrocarpa hjd Chambeyronia m. new red leaf Chambeyronia macrocarpa TS RPS

 

DIOON EDULE
BLUE QUERETERO VARIETY


RARE FORM - SUN LOVING BLUE CYCAD
COLD HARDY INTO THE UPPER TEENS F.
GETS BLUE COLOR IN HOT SUN
TEN DAY SPECIAL OLDER BAND SIZED PLANTS

In other posts I’ve discussed Dioon edule, a typically small to medium sized sun-loving cycad from Mexico.  There are known to be about six different varieties of this species - all from different localities.  The variety on sale here is from the Mexican state of Queretaro.  Leaves are typically blue in full bright sun.  Leaves are about 4 feet long and leaflets are thin, coming to a pointed end.  Mature height after a few decades may be six feet with an trunk height of 18 inches.  Cold tolerance is excellent, being able to take cold weather into the teens F.  The band size on sale are not new seedlings but rather established older (five year old) plants with an average caudex of 1.5 to 2 inches.  The bands are shown in the first five photos below. These are hard to find and easy to mail order.  Last photo by MARK MASON.
 
REGULAR PRICE THESE OLDER BAND SIZE $95
TEN DAY SPECIAL 25% OFF REGULAR PRICE


Remember to mention this Special for your discount when you purchase.  Availability limited.  BTW, if these don't sell out, all will be repotted into 5g pots shortly.


Dioon edule queretero band Dioon edule queretero band Dioon edule queretero band
Dioon edule queretero band Dioon edule queretero band Dioon edule queretero
Dioon edule queretero Dioon edule queretero Dioon edule queretero  
Dioon queretaro by Dioon queretero by MARKM090606

 

DIOON MEROLAE
SLOW GROWING SMALL TO MEDIUM SIZED CYCAD

 

GRAY-GREEN LEAFLETS - COASTAL FULL SUN
TEN DAY SPECIAL CITRUS POT SIZED PLANTS

This is a slow growing New World cycad species that comes from Mexico.  It is very attractive.  One of the things that is particularly nice about this species is that the crown size is compact and not that large.  For this reason, it fits into a small sunny location in the garden where no other plant would work.  Its leaves are a silver-green in color (can be just green) and it holds many leaves.  An extremely old plant might have a foot or two of trunk.  In the wild there are specimens that are possibly a thousand years old with many meters of trunk, often leaning over toward the ground.  But, from a practical point of view, it is a small plant.  If you grow this species, you'll probably find that it will take fifty years or more to get three feet of trunk. 
 
Cold hardiness is into the low 20's F. and it prefers full sun except for harsh desert climates.  We offer many sizes of this species from seedlings up to trunked plants that are many decades old.  The citrus pot size on Sale today are a good size for mail order and for acclimating into your garden.  They are far from a seedling plant.  Caudex size is 2 to 3 inches and age is about seven years.  If you want larger or smaller, we do have both.  I hope that you like this cycad; it's one of my favorites. For upscale landscaping, nothing beats it.

REGULAR PRICE CIT POT WITH 2-3 INCH CAUDEX $330

TEN DAY SPECIAL 25% OFF REGULAR PRICE


Dioon merolae cit pot 2-3 inches Dioon merolae cit pot 2-3 inches Dioon merolae cit pot 2-3 inches
Dioon merolae cit pot 2-3 inches Dioon merolae cit pot 2-3 inches Dioon merolae cit pot 2-3 inches
Dioon merolae Dioon merolae Dioon merolae leaf

 

ENCEPHALARTOS FRIDERICI-GUILIELMI
VERY RARE SOUTH AFRICAN BLUE CYCAD


COLD HARDY - SMALL TO MEDIUM SIZE MATURE
END OF SUMMER SALE PRICE THIS ACTUAL CYCAD

This species is endemic to the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal provinces of South Africa.  These regions are arid and subject to semi-regular fires (evidenced by the scorched and blackened trunks).  Plants grow in sunny locations.  This species is small to medium sized.  Leaves are approximately one meter long.  Stems are stout and can get up to a height of  four meters over a few centuries.  E. friderici-guilielmi is primarily a solitary stemmed plant but can make some basal suckers.  This is a beautiful, fine leafed and blue cycad.  They are moderate growers and are an easy size to manage in the garden.  The leaves are unarmed, and are not pokey.  This species tends to be very cold hardy as well tolerant of heat.  Cold tolerance is down to about 20 degrees F.  This cycad also needs a soil that drains well.  They can get into rot problems if the soil stays too moist.  As this is not a large cycad, I would place it in the foreground of a planting.  We’re putting on Sale a 15 gallon plant that is about twelve years old and has a caudex of 4 inches.  This plant can be mail ordered in a big box.

REGULAR PRICE THIS ACTUAL 15 GALLON CYCAD $740
TEN DAY SPECIAL 25% OFF REGULAR PRICE

Encephalartos friderici-guilielmi 7 g caudex 4 inches Encephalartos friderici-guilielmi 7 g caudex 4 inches Encephalartos friderici-guilielmi 7 g caudex 4 inches
Encephalartos friderici-guilielmi 7 g caudex 4 inches Encephalartos friderici-guilielmi 7 g caudex 4 inches Encephalartos friderici-guilielmi 7 g caudex 4 inches
Encephalartos friderici-guilielmi garden Encephalartos friderici-guilielmi garden Encephalartos friderici-guilielmi

 

DIOON EDULE
SMALL TO MEDIUM SIZED MEXICAN CYCAD


FOR A CYCAD, VERY COLD HARDY
TOLERATES DESERT SUN - ONE OF BEST FOR THIS
TEN DAY SPECIAL BIG 15 GALLON PLANTS

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.  We recently got in a handful of great 15 gallon plants with caudexes of about 6 inches or larger.  They are gorgeous.

REGULAR PRICE THESE 15 GALLON PLANTS $700
TEN DAY SPECIAL 25% OFF REGULAR PRICE


This is a great buy.  But, remember to mention this Special for your discount when you purchase.  Mail order possible.

Dioon edule Dioon edule Dioon edule
Dioon edule Dioon edule Dioon edule
Dioon edule Dioon edule Dioon edule

 

VARIEGATED SHELL GINGER
ALPINIA ZERUMBET

DISTINCTIVE VARIEGATED YELLOW & GREEN LEAVES
EASY TO GROW TROPICAL WITH COLORFUL FLOWERS
TEN DAY SPECIAL 20 GALLON PLANTS

This is a super popular variety of ginger that blossoms in the summer.  It is native to Asia.  Blossoms are white with yellow and red throats.  Blossoms are not fragrant.  Blossoms hang downward compared to the upright blossoms of Hedychium Gingers like the Kahili Ginger.  Mature height of these plants is six to seven feet.  The leaves are prominently variegated with lighter green and yellow.  Blossoms are long lived, lasting at least a month.  Blossoms occur during the summer.  I think they do best in part day sun although right on the coast folks grow them in full sun.  Cold tolerance is one of the better for ginger, probably the mid-twenties F.  The 20 gallons on sale have many canes and are ready to be planted in the ground.  They will blossom in no time.  But, we are almost sold out of this size.


REGULAR PRICE 20 GALLON $350
TEN DAY SPECIAL 25% OFF REGULAR PRICE

REGULAR PRICE 15 GALLON (NOT SHOWN) $195
TEN DAY SPECIAL 25% OFF REGULAR PRICE


Just mention this Blog Special to get your discount.


Variegated Shell Ginger Variegated Shell Ginger Variegated Shell Ginger
Variegated Shell Ginger Variegated Shell Ginger Variegated Shell Ginger
Variegated Shell Ginger Variegated Shell Ginger Variegated Shell Ginger

 

NEORGELIA RED THROAT
LIPSTICK RED CENTERS WITH GREEN LEAVES



GROWN IN FULL COASTAL SUN - MASSIVE 15 GALLON CLUMP
FOR SOMEONE WHO WANTS AN IMMEDIATE "SHOW"

TEN DAY SPECIAL THESE ACTUAL PLANTS

This suckering Neorogelia red throat species has been growing in our full sun.  It has been growing outdoors for years and receives good sun.  It has an estimated twenty heads of leaves (plants) that had a prominent rred color to their central leaves.  We have several of these available.  It's in a 15 gallon pot and is very large and full of individual plants.  The blossoms are inside the individual cups formed by the leaves and small blue glowers.  But, the inner part of each blossom plant are lipstick red.  These are very showy plants.  Compared to the Aechmea shown above, these plants are about half the mature height and closer to the ground.  They do want their leaf cups to have water - which means overhead water (easy with a hose or sprayer system).  Many of the colorful Neorogelia like shade or filtered light but this species tolerates Coastal sun.  If you like such large specimen Bromeliads, we have an assortment of older plants with multiple heads and blossoms.  They are landscape ready.  The garden photos show usage of Bromeliads in the garden.

REGULAR PRICE THIS MASSIVE 15 GALLON CLUSTER $350
TEN DAY SPECIAL 25% OFF REGULAR PRICE

 
NEORGELIA RED THROAT 15g huge cluster NEORGELIA RED THROAT 15g huge cluster NEORGELIA RED THROAT 15g huge cluster
NEORGELIA RED THROAT 15g huge cluster NEORGELIA RED THROAT 15g huge cluster NEORGELIA RED THROAT 15g huge cluster
Bromeliads in garden Bromeliads in garden Bromeliads in garden

 

 

                                      FRIDAY, 17 JANUARY - 27 JANUARY, 2025

RHAPIS EXCELSA
THE REGULAR LADY PALM



ONE OF THE BEST INTERIOR PALMS
ALSO GREAT UNDERSTORY GARDEN PLANT
TEN DAY SPECIAL LARGE TWENTY YEAR OLD 25G SIZE

We have an assortment of Lady Palms which are near perfect - almost as nice as the expensive ones we bring in out of Hawaii.  But, they are locally grown and better priced.  And, we are offering them on special.  Have you ever wondered why you hardly ever see Rhapis on sale?  It's because they are super slow growing.  The plants shown here are eight, maybe ten years old.  Therefore, growers have little motivation to sell them cheap.  The plants shown here are nice enough for a bank or hotel lobby, a professional office or even your living room. 

Rhapis excelsa
 is native to Asia and typically doesn't get much over 8 feet tall in a pot.  They do great in shady locations of the garden or inside the home.  They are a very nice patio plant.  Cold hardiness is about 20 degrees F.  They want low dose fertilizer.  Too much fertilizer will burn them.  The plant size below are in 25 gallon pots and have been at the nursery for about 20 years.  This size can have 20 to 30 canes in each pot.  We have only a few this size - and also have the even more rare Rhapis humilis in good sizes.

REGULAR PRICE THESE OLD 25G PLANTS $800
TEN DAY SPECIAL 25% OFF REGULAR PRICE


Important:  Note, limited supply available.


Rhapis excelsa 25g Rhapis excelsa 25g Rhapis excelsa 25g
Rhapis excelsa 25g Rhapis excelsa 25g
Rhapis excelsa Rhapis excelsa Rhapis excelsa

 

CYPHOPHOENIX ELEGANS
THE ELEGANT PALM

MEDIUM SIZE – THIN TRUNK – CROWN SHAFTED
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 GALLON SIZE

This species is from New Caledonia in the northern part of the island.  It is of similar height to C. nucele and has the same trunk diameter.  The crown shaft on C. elegans is slightly more swollen than that of C. nucele.  The crown shaft is also more of a green color, but can show silver.  The leaflets are thinner and, as you can see, the leaves curve downward as opposed to the stiff, upright leaves of nucele.  Another important difference between the two is that the leaves of C. elegans are keeled whereas the leaves of nucele are more flat.  Of note, on both species the bare petiole (stem with no leaves) is very short.  This helps you identify this genus. 

Shown here are our 15 gallon sized plants that I photographed recently.  Also shown are lots of photos of mature plants.  This species should be started in filtered light and be allowed to grow into some sun if you live along the coast.  Inland full sun is too harsh for this species.  Cold hardiness is into the mid-twenties F.

REGULAR PRICE 15 GALLON $265
TEN DAY SPECIAL 25% OFF REGULAR PRICE

Remember to mention this Special to get this price.  Limited numbers available.  The 2g size is shown in the first five photos.

Cyphophoenix  elegans 15g Cyphophoenix  elegans 15g Cyphophoenix  elegans 15g
Cyphophoenix  elegans 15g Cyphophoenix  elegans 15g Cyphophoenix  elegans 15g
Cyphophoenix elegans Cyphophoenix elegans Cyphophoenix elegans

 

PINANGA JAVANA
SINGLE TRUNK, TROPICAL & EXOTIC SPECIES


GETS TALLER THAN P. CORONATA - BEING GROWN BY COLLECTORS
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 GALLON SIZE

It's been a few years since we've offered this rare single trunk Pinanga from the island of Java, Indonesia.  A different thing about this species is that it is single trunk.  Juvenile plants have solid, simple leaves as shown in the photos.  But, over time, they become pinnate leaves as seen on the larger garden specimen.  The mature trunk is thin and ringed.  Leaves are six feet long or more - green in color.  The thing about this species is that no one has it!  Shown are the 15g plants we're putting on Special.  It wants filtered light and is cold hardy down to about a freeze.

REGULAR PRICE 15 GALLON $245
TEN DAY SPECIAL 25% OFF REGULAR PRICE


PINANGA JAVANA 15G PINANGA JAVANA 15G PINANGA JAVANA 15G
PINANGA JAVANA 15G PINANGA JAVANA 15G PINANGA JAVANA 15G
Pinanga javana c/o Palmpedia Pinanga javana leaf

  

CHAMBEYRONIA MACROCARPA
THE FLAME THROWER PALM
NEW RED EMERGING LEAF



DARK GREEN CROWN SHAFT
TEN DAY SPECIAL 7 & 15 GALLON SIZE


What good fortune is it that New Caledonia can claim to be the home of all Chambeyronia.  Included is this species, C. macrocarpa.  It is a slow growing, pinnate, crown shafted palm that gets to a height of about 30 feet.  It has a dark green to green-black crown shaft.  Compare this to C. hookeri above with it's yellow crown shaft.  Leaves are wide, thick and leathery to the touch.  With good culture, maybe you can get three new leaves a year.  About one in twenty plants fail to throw a new red leaf - rather, it remains green.  This is just bad luck and there's no way to predict which will do this.  Shown here are 7 & 15 gallon plants we're putting on sale.  We do have larger and smaller sizes available.  Coastal sun is tolerated although strong filtered light is ok for most areas.  This is a great garden palm.

REGULAR PRICE 7 & 15 GALLON $255
TEN DAY SPECIAL 25% OFF REGULAR PRICE


Just mention this special when you buy.  I thank TS at RPS for usage of his photo below.

 
CHAMBEYRONIA MACROCARPA 15g  CHAMBEYRONIA MACROCARPA 15g  CHAMBEYRONIA MACROCARPA 15g 
CHAMBEYRONIA MACROCARPA 15g  CHAMBEYRONIA MACROCARPA 15g  CHAMBEYRONIA MACROCARPA 15g 
CHAMBEYRONIA MACROCARPA CHAMBEYRONIA MACROCARPA TS RPS CHAMBEYRONIA MACROCARPA
 

  

LACCOSPADIX AUSTRALASICA
SINGLE TRUNK MOUNTAIN FORM




BEST GROWING SPECIES OF THE GENUS
RESEMBLES THE KENTIA PALM
TEN DAY SPECIAL MULTIPLE 15 GALLON SIZE

When one considers the species Laccospadix australasica, he has to realize that there are different forms depending on native habitats and localities.  There are also single trunk and suckering forms.  The one for sale here is the single trunk mountain form.  I feel it's the best subspecies one can purchase.   It doesn't throw the new red leaf although occasionally you see a bit of bronze in the new leaf (as shown below).  This variety of the L. australasica is fairly easy to grow in our area.  I can’t predict if your plant will sucker or not - but I suspect it'll be single trunk like the seed bearing parent.  The seeds for these plants today came from a local flowering tree here in Encinitas.  This variety has thinner leaves that are dull green in color, trunks about six inches thick and reaches a height of 20 feet or a bit more.  It sort of looks like a Kentia Palm.  I'd recommend morning sun, strong filtered light or perhaps several hours of daily sun.  Cold tolerance is into the mid-twenties F.  As shown below, sometimes we’ll plant more than one to a pot.  This is the case with the 15 gallon size on Special.

 

REGULAR PRICE 15G $245
TEN DAY SPECIAL 25% OFF REGULAR PRICE

We have extremely limited numbers but hopefully more will become available over time.  Mention this Special for your discount.  

 

Laccospadix australasica 15g multiple Laccospadix australasica 15g multiple Laccospadix australasica 15g multiple
Laccospadix australasica 15g multiple Laccospadix australasica 15g multiple Laccospadix australasica 15g multiple
Laccospadix australasica 15g multiple Laccospadix australasica Laccospadix australasica

 

LACCOSPADIX AUSTRALASICA
SUCKERING OR SINGLE TRUNK PINNATE PALM


EASY TO GROW
RESEMBLES THE KENTIA PALM
TEN DAY SPECIAL LARGE 5G


FOR SPECIES DESCRIPTION, SEE ABOVE


REGULAR PRICE 5G $145
TEN DAY SPECIAL 25% OFF REGULAR PRICE

Mention this Special at the time of purchase for this discount. 
 


Laccospadix australasica Laccospadix australasica Laccospadix australasica
Laccospadix australasica Laccospadix australasica Laccospadix australasica
Laccospadix australasica Laccospadix australasica Laccospadix australasica

 

ARCHONTOPHOENIX TUCKERI
RARE AUSTRALIAN TYPE OF KING PALM


PURE GREEN CROWN SHAFT
TEN DAY SPECIAL LARGE 5 GALLON SIZE

Common Name(s):  Archontophoenix Peach River (Creek)
Native Locality:  Cape York Peninsula, Queensland, Australia
Overall Height:  Maximum sixty to seventy feet
Trunk Diameter:  Ten inches
Leaf Length:  Nine to ten feet, moderately twisted
Leaflets:  Silver underneath, somewhat pendulous or drooping.
Crown Shaft Color:   Green 
Presence of Ramenta:  Absent
Flower Color:  White or cream colored

This is a fairly rare and seldom available species of King Palm from Australia.  It is a good growing species that gets tall with a thin trunk.  We’re putting large 5 gallon plants on Special.  These can be mail ordered but would take a large box.  The great 7th photo is c/o Luke Nancarrow, AU

REGULAR PRICE 5 GALLON $135
TEN DAY SPECIAL 25% OFF REGULAR PRICE

Archonophoenix tuckeri 5g Archonophoenix tuckeri 5g Archonophoenix tuckeri 5g
Archonophoenix tuckeri 5g Archonophoenix tuckeri 5g Archonophoenix tuckeri 5g
Archontophoenix tuckeri garden Archontophoenix tuckeri Archontophoenix tuckeri by Luke Nancarrow, PACSOA

   

SERENOA REPENS
SOUGHT AFTER BLUE FORM


SUCKERING, SEMI-DWARF FAN PALM
VERY COLD HARDY, SUN LOVING
TEN DAY SPECIAL 25% OFF REGULAR PRICE


This suckering fan palm is native to the southeastern gulf states of the U.S. and some adjacent island areas.  Native habitats even extend up into the Carolinas.  It gets to a mature height of six to eight feet.  It loves sun and heat.  Leaf color varies from blue to green or somewhere in-between.  The plants on sale today are in 5 gallon pots but not overly large.  We do have larger, but on this batch are offering a very good price.  It is slow growing and has smaller sized leaves.  It forms a clump over time.  The plants on special are about four years old.  Of note, young plants never show blue - but these plants are just showing it.  Cold hardiness is into the upper teens F.  The last row of photos show plants in gardens or habitat.   

REGULAR PRICE 5 GALLON $135
TEN DAY SPECIAL 25% OFF REGULAR PRICE


Remember:  Mention this Blog Special for your discount. 

 
Serenoa repens   Serenoa repens   Serenoa repens  
Serenoa repens   Serenoa repens   Serenoa repens  
Serenoa repens   Serenoa repens   Serenoa repens  

ROYSTONEA REGIA
THE CUBAN ROYAL PALM


LOVES SUN AND HEAT
PLANTS ON SPECIAL SIX FEET TALL

TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON SIZE
 

This pinnate New World species is another favorite of mine.  There are multiple species of Roystonea.  The most common and sought after species is the Cuban Royal, Roystonea regia.   Compared to the South American Royal Palm, Roystonea regia's leaves hang down past (lower than) the midway point of the crown.  Roystonea oleracea's leaves stop at the "half moon" point and don't hang down near the trunk.  

Royal Palms love heat and sun.  Cold tolerance is about 25 degrees F.  They are fast growers.  We have a pretty good supply available of assorted sizes. Note how the base of the well grown Royal Palm is quite swollen and fat.  On up the trunk there is variable swelling present.  The plants I'm putting on special today are an easily shipped size of 5 gallon but would take a tall box.  They are about 6 to 8 feet tall in their pots.

REGULAR PRICE 5G $135
TEN DAY SPECIAL 25% OFF REGULAR PRICE


Remember to mention this Blog Special to get this price when you purchase.  Note:  All the garden photos below were taken in Southern California.  Yes, they grow easily in many areas here.

ROYSTONEA REGIA 5g ROYSTONEA REGIA 5g ROYSTONEA REGIA 5g
ROYSTONEA REGIA 5g ROYSTONEA REGIA 5g ROYSTONEA REGIA 5g
ROYSTONEA REGIA ROYSTONEA REGIA ROYSTONEA REGIA
ROYSTONEA REGIA ROYSTONEA REGIA ROYSTONEA REGIA

 

HOWEA BELMOREANA
THE BELMORE SENTRY PALM / CURLY PALM

THE "OTHER TYPE OF KENTIA"
TEN DAY SPECIAL BAND SIZED SEEDLINGS

This species of single trunk, "non-crown shafted" pinnate palm is native to medium elevations on Lord Howe Island.  At one time is was possible to import seeds of this desirable palm along with Hedyscepe and Lepidorrhachis.  Because of conservation laws, the island can no longer legally export seeds or seedlings.  This has created a shortage of the more rare species from this locality.

Howea belmoreana is different from the Howea forsteriana (classic Kentia Palm) as it has curved leaves and an umbrella-shaped crown.  It also might be a bit more cold hardy.  It prefers filtered light or a little sun inland and can take more sun right on the coast.  Cold tolerance is about 24 degrees F.  Growth rate, like the Kentia, is slow.  The bands shown on special here are well established and a piece of cake to ship within the U.S. And, they are presently one to two leaves further along than shown here.   

REGULAR PRICE BAND SIZE $60
TEN DAY SPECIAL 25% OFF REGULAR PRICE


Remember:  Mention this special for your discount when you purchase.
 Easy to mail order.

Howea belmoreana Howea belmoreana Howea belmoreana
Howea belmoreana Howea belmoreana Howea belmoreana
Howea belmoreana Howea belmoreana Howea belmoreana

 

CHAMAEDOREA FRONDOSA
SUPER RARE UNDERSTORY DWARF PALM


SINGLE STEM - BIFID COMPLETE LEAVES
A TRULY UNUSUAL COLLECTOR PALM
TEN DAY SPECIAL BAND SIZED SEEDLINGS

This is a rare and almost never available single trunk dwarf palm with a mature height of two feet.  Its trunk is very narrow and leaves are plicated (ridged) as shown below.  It is an understory palm and wants filtered light.  It is native to mountain cloud forests in Honduras.  It has a cold tolerance in the mid to upper twenties F. and has been successfully grown by enthusiasts in So California.  We may be one of the only nurseries around offering this species.  You want to give it ample water and to not let it go dry.  It is a dioecious species so you'll need several to get both sexes if you want to produce seeds.  We're offering band sized seedlings on sale and have very limited numbers.  These can be mail ordered.  Our band sized seedlings are shown in the first five photos below followed an older one gallon plant.  Because of it's rarity, I don't have any garden photos that are better than our 5 gallon photos.  Mail order should be easy.  The last photo is c/o Palmpedia.

REGULAR PRICE BAND SIZE $85
TEN DAY SPECIAL 25% OFF REGULAR PRICE


Chamaedorea frondosa band Chamaedorea frondosa band Chamaedorea frondosa band
Chamaedorea frondosa band Chamaedorea frondosa band Chamaedorea frondosa
Chamaedorea frondosa Chamaedorea frondosa chamaedorea frondosa palmpedia

 

KENTIOPSIS PYRIFORMIS
SUPER RARE SINGLE TRUNK PINNATE PALM



NATIVE TO NEW CALEDONIA
THIN TRUNK - VERY ELEGANT
SPECIAL - VERY NICE BAND SIZE PLANTS

This is a single trunk, crown shafted pinnate palm native to New Caledonia.  Many feel it's the prettiest species of this genus.  It gets to a height of about 40 feet or more and has a thin trunk.  Leaves are upright, green and arched.  They are keeled and green in color.  The crown shaft is a copper color, covered with a white wax.  It can be grown in some sun, depending on where you live.  It's probably best to start it in bright filtered light and let it work its way into overhead sun.  Growth rate is good, comparable or faster than K. oliviformis.  Cold tolerance is down to about a freeze.

This is an extremely difficult species to find for sale nowadays.  I only have an excellent selection of large band sized plants.  This is an extremely rare species and we rarely have them for sale.

REGULAR PRICE BAND SIZE $65

TEN DAY SPECIAL 25% OFF REGULAR PRICE

 Photos of large plant below by TS at RPS.


KENTIOPSIS PYRIFORMIS KENTIOPSIS PYRIFORMIS KENTIOPSIS PYRIFORMIS
KENTIOPSIS PYRIFORMIS KENTIOPSIS PYRIFORMIS KENTIOPSIS PYRIFORMIS
Kentiopsis pyriformis TS RPS Kentiopsis pyriformis Kentiopsis pyriformis

ENCEPHALARTOS NATALENSIS 
MEDIUM SIZED GREEN SOUTH AFRICAN CYCAD


FAST GROWING – TOLERATES COASTAL SUN
TEN DAY SPECIAL VERY NICE 25 GALLON PLANT

This versatile green cycad is a mainstay of every cycad collection.  There's not a cycad enthusiast who's not growing this species.  It is native to the Eastern Cape in South Africa.  There it is found in various regions with differences in plant appearance from area to area.  Thus, there are probably about six varieties of this species, all a bit different.  So, when you see an Encephalartos natalensis in a garden, it may look a bit different than the next one you see.  Trunks get up to twenty feet in a century or two.  Leaves are five to eight feet long, straight or minimally arched, and more compact in bright sun.  Growth rate is medium to fast.  I'd consider this a medium to large species.  Cold tolerance is about 22 degrees F.  The  plant on special is in a 25 gallon container and has a caudex that is 12 inches wide and a similar height.  We have a few others of similar size in this collection.

REGULAR PRICE THIS ACTUAL CYCAD $1300
TEN DAY SPECIAL 25% OFF REGULAR PRICE


Encephalartos natalensis 25g 12 inches Encephalartos natalensis 25g 12 inches Encephalartos natalensis 25g 12 inches
Encephalartos natalensis 25g 12 inches Encephalartos natalensis 25g 12 inches Encephalartos natalensis 25g 12 inches
Encephalartos natalensis Encephalartos natalensis Encephalartos natalensis

 

CYCAS REVOLUTA - THE SAGO PALM
MOST POPULAR CYCAD IN THE WORLD



MEDIUM THICK TRUNK - GREEN LEAVES
EASY TO GROW IN MOST AREAS - TOLERATES COASTAL SUN
TEN DAY SPECIAL ASSORTED LARGE 15 & 25 GALLON PLANTS

 

Cycas revoluta, the common "Sago Palm", is native to areas of Japan and China.  It is an extremely easy to grow cycad that requires little maintenance.  It is also slow growing with fifty year old specimens attaining a trunk height of five feet or a bit more.  Leaves are green as shown below, typically five feet long on older plants and have barbs on the stems.  Leafles are "revolute" - cupped on the underside.  Stems can be twelve to sixteen feet thick in decades.  Male and female cones are quite different, as with all species of this genus.  Male cones look like a corn cob without the kernels.  Females are a scrambled clump of "tan leaflets" without any emerging structure.  You need both sexes to get viable seeds.  I'd estimate that there are well over a million plants of this species in gardens worldwide.  It tolerates full sun in coastal areas but not in desert climates (where it needs sun protection).  Cold tolerance is perhaps as low as 16 degrees F - certainly into the high teens.  It can also be grown as a houseplant when smaller and is ideal for a patio plant. 

We have a reasonable assortment of 15g and 25g plants that came from a private garden.  We were told that they were at least 25 years old.  Some are larger than others.  The 15g are in the first two rows of photos below and the larger 25g follow.  The smaller 15g have a caudex of about ten inches and the tallest (oldest) 25g have thick caudexes with about 18 inches vertical height. These are sun grown outdoors.  We're putting this species on Ten Day Special.  These plants were dug and potted up over two years ago.  All are sturdy and healthy cycads.

These are very large for their containers and quite old.  Many are too big for mail order.  Some are in our growing grounds so, if you are interested, it'd save time to call us first.

TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 GALLON SIZE $475
TEN DAY SPECIAL 25 GALLON SIZE $675



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Sago Palm Cycas revoluta 15g lot asssorted Sago Palm Cycas revoluta 15g lot asssorted Sago Palm Cycas revoluta 15g lot asssorted
Sago Palm Cycas revoluta 15g lot asssorted Sago Palm Cycas revoluta 15g lot asssorted Sago Palm Cycas revoluta 15g lot asssorted
Sago Palm Cycas revoluta 15g lot asssorted Sago Palm Cycas revoluta 15g lot asssorted Sago Palm Cycas revoluta 15g lot asssorted
Sago Palm Cycas revoluta Sago Palm Cycas revoluta Sago Palm Cycas revoluta

 

ENCEPHALARTOS LEHMANNII
RARE BLUE SOUTH AFRICAN CYCAD FOR FULL COASTAL SUN
OFFERING OF SIXTY YEAR OLD SPECIMEN CYCAD

 

A FAVORITE AMONG CYCAD ENTHUSIASTS
TEN DAY SPECIAL SIXTY YEAR OLD PLANT IN 25 GALLON CONTAINER

This is a popular blue cycad from the Eastern Cape area of South Africa.  I say “popular” because some people don't like spines and prickles.  The leaflets of this species are narrow with only a point at the end.  They are nothing as gnarly as E. horridus.  The leaves and crown are very neat and uniform.  The nearest species to this one is Encephalartos princeps.  Trunks of E. lehmannii can get to five feet, but one with two to three feet of trunk is very old.  Leaves average about four feet long and are strongly curled.  Sometimes they'll almost do a 180 or more degree re-curve.  Leaf color is intensely blue like E. horridus.  But, you'll only see this color with full, hot sun.  In shade or inside a greenhouse they are often green because they are not getting full sun and have lots of humidity.  Cold hardiness is about 21 to 22 degrees F.  In the desert only give it a few hours sun. 

Shown below is an approximately sixty year old E. lehmannii of unknown sex.  It came from a private older cycad collection.  It's in a 25 gallon container and was dug two years ago.  It didn't miss a beat after being dug and has thrown at least two new sets of leaves.  The caudex is 16 inches wide and 29 to 30 inches tall.  This is probably the largest of this species for sale in the Western U.S.  This plant is so big and heavy that it would need professional delivery.  I only have one of this size.  It is shown in the first seven photos below.  The last habitat photot is by M.R.   

REGULAR PRICE THIS SIX YEAR OLD SPECIMEN $5900
TEN DAY SPECIAL 25% OFF REGULAR PRICE


Encephalartos lehmannii 25g caudex 16 x 29 inches Encephalartos lehmannii 25g caudex 16 x 29 inches Encephalartos lehmannii 25g caudex 16 x 29 inches
Encephalartos lehmannii 25g caudex 16 x 29 inches Encephalartos lehmannii 25g caudex 16 x 29 inches Encephalartos lehmannii 25g caudex 16 x 29 inches
Encephalartos lehmannii Encephalartos lehmannii Encephalartos lehmannii
Encephalartos lehmannii Encephalartos lehmannii Encephalartos lehmannii

 

LEPIDOZAMIA PEROFFSKYANA
A "USER FRIENDLY" LARGE CYCAD

GREEN LEAVES – NO SPINES
MEDIUM SIZED MATURE
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 GALLON AS SHOWN


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.  I am going to show you an assortment of plants.  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.
The plant on special is in a 15 gallon pot with a caudex of 7.5 inches.  Age is 7 to 8 years from germination. It is shown in the first five photos below.   It’ll be instantly ready for the garden after a bit of sun acclimation.  It could be shipped.  I am also showing a few monster specimens we have at the Nursery.

REGULAR PRICE THIS ACTUAL 15 GALLON $750
TEN DAY SPECIAL 25% OFF REGULAR PRICE


Lepidozamia peroffskyana 15g 7.5 inches ( Lepidozamia peroffskyana 15g 7.5 inches ( Lepidozamia peroffskyana 15g 7.5 inches (
Lepidozamia peroffskyana 15g 7.5 inches ( Lepidozamia peroffskyana 15g 7.5 inches ( Lepidozamia peroffskyana
Lepidozamia peroffskyana 15g 7.5 inches ( Lepidozamia peroffskyana Lepidozamia peroffskyana 15g 7.5 inches (

 

LEPIDOZAMIA PEROFFSKYANA
A "USER FRIENDLY" LARGE GREEN CYCAD

TEN DAY SPECIAL BAND SIZE

SEE DESCRIPTION ABOVE

REGULAR PRICE BAND SIZE $85
TEN DAY SPECIAL 25% OFF REGULAR PRICE


Lepidozamia peroffskyana band  Lepidozamia peroffskyana band Lepidozamia peroffskyana band  


   
 

THE TASSEL FERN
POLYSTICHUM POLYBLEPHARUM



INTERESTING AND DIFFERENT DWARF FERN
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON SIZE


This dwarf evergreen fern is native to Japan and Taiwan.  Surprisingly, it has a great deal of cold hardiness.  It has been reported that it will grow in areas as cold as Zone 5!  For us in Southern CA, this means there's no risk of frost damage.  This fern gets two feet tall and two feet wide.  The leaves curve down as shown.  They can be used as a ground cover.  But, they are not for full sun.  A bit of sun or filtered light is preferred.

REGULAR PRICE 5 GALLON $85

TEN DAY SPECIAL 25% OFF REGULAR PRICE


Tassle Fern Tassle Fern Tassle Fern
Tassle Fern Tassle Fern  

 

PHILODENDRON RED CONGO
AKA "CONGO ROJO"
 


ATTRACTIVE COMPANION PLANT FOR FILTERED LIGHT
DARK LEAVES, RED STEMS / RED BACKS OF LEAVES

TEN DAY SPECIAL 3 GALLON SIZE

This popular hybrid Philodendron never gets very large.  It doesn't climb much.  It's more of a rosette form of companion plant.  It might crawl along the ground a little.  People prefer this hybrid because, in shade, it has dark green leaves with a red tint to the back of the leaves and prominent red stems.  It is a filtered light companion plant.  It is not for full sun.  Cold hardiness is down to about a freeze or a bit colder.  We are offering very nicely sized (large & older) 3 gallon on Special.  But, there are limited numbers.  These can be used as a houseplant and can be mail ordered but take a big box for shipping.  Supply of these are running low so this could be a Special Order.

REGULAR PRICE 3 GALLON $115
TEN DAY SPECIAL 25% OFF REGULAR PRICE

Just mention this Blog Only Special for your discount at the time of purchase.


PHILODENDRON CONGO ROJO 10 INCH PHILODENDRON CONGO ROJO 10 INCH PHILODENDRON CONGO ROJO 10 INCH
PHILODENDRON CONGO ROJO 10 INCH PHILODENDRON CONGO ROJO 10 INCH PHILODENDRON CONGO ROJO 10 INCH
PHILODENDRON CONGO ROJO GARDEN PHILODENDRON CONGO ROJO GARDEN PHILODENDRON CONGO ROJO GARDEN

 

HIBISCUS HULA GIRL
YELLOW BLOSSOM WITH RED THROAT
 


FULL SUN ALONG THE COAST
TEN DAY SPECIAL SUMMER FLOWERING THREE GALLON


As a nursery, we're not a specialty Hibiscus grower.  But, I've always loved these plants.  Even older species, around for quite a while, add color and charm to the garden.  And, newer varieties are amazing.  The reason we backed off from Hibiscus is that they attract white fly problems.  This was especially present a decade ago but has not been a problem since that time.  So, we are growing some cool varieties presently.  Most are from cuttings from collections of desirable plants.  The one on sale here will have large yellow flowers with red throats in summer - fall.  The full name for this species is:  Hibiscus rosa-sinensis hula girl.

REGULAR PRICE THREE GALLON $75
TEN DAY SPECIAL 25% OFF REGULAR PRICE


Hibiscus rosa-sinensis hula girl 3g Hibiscus rosa-sinensis hula girl 3g Hibiscus rosa-sinensis hula girl 3g
Hibiscus rosa-sinensis hula girl 3g Hibiscus rosa-sinensis hula girl 3g Hibiscus rosa-sinensis hula girl 3g

 

CANNA LILY AMBASSADOR
SUMMER BLOOMER DARK RED FLOWERS
CLUSTERING TROPICAL COMPANION PLANT

 

TEN DAY SPECIAL 5G SIZE

Canna Lilies are a tropical or semi-tropical perennial plant.  They are not a true Lily but called a Lily.  They are probably most closely related to Gingers.  I've found the foliage is a bit less appealing in winter.  Then, in summer when it's warm, they do their thing with rapid growth of pretty foliage as shown here and a prolonged display of colorful blossoms.  They can take our coastal sun or part sun.  On special today is a difficult variety to obtain –
Ambassador.  It has dark red flowers in abundance.  They are just going out of blossom but will come back strong in late spring. 

REGULAR PRICE 5 GALLON SIZE $65
TEN DAY SPECIAL 25% OFF REGULAR PRICE

 

 

Canna Ambassador red blossom 5g Canna Ambassador red blossom 5g Canna Ambassador red blossom 5g
Canna Ambassador red blossom 5g Canna Ambassador red blossom 5g Canna Ambassador red blossom 5g
Canna ambassador back of leaf Canna Ambassador red blossom 5g Canna

     

 

                            WEDNESDAY, 15 JANUARY - 24 JANUARY, 2025
 

RHAPIS HUMILIS
RARE TYPE OF LADY PALM
FOUR LARGE SPECIMEN PLANTS AVAILABLE


LARGEST SPECIMENS YOU'LL SEE FOR SALE
GET TO OVER 20 FEET AND TAKE COASTAL SUN
SUPER RARE TO FIND AND NEVER INEXPENSIVE
TEN DAY SPECIAL 25 GALLON - HUGE PLANTS!


Rhapis humilis
 is a tall, suckering and thin trunked fan palm.  It is a type of "Lady Palm" and this species is one of the most sought after.  This is because it's a great growing species, has strong canes that don't bend over and gets significantly tall for the genus - tallest of the Rhapis genus.  It does sucker and produces canes averaging one inch or a bit bigger in diameter.  Leaves hold up to twenty leaflets that are narrow, a bit droopy, dark green and come to a point at their ends.  The more common Rhapis excelsa leaflets come to a blunt tip at the end of the leaflets.  The amazing thing about this species is that it attains such tall heights.  I've seen specimens that have reached twenty-four feet!  Compare this to the average height of a R. excelsa at six to eight.  Finally, the Rhapis humilis is known to tolerate full sun along the coast. 

Plants like we're showing here are near impossible to find.  We have four plants which are each about fifteen feet tall in their pots.  These four plants are shown in the four rows of photos below.  Be aware that, in California, there are only large garden specimens growing in full sun and with heights of over 20 feet.  These are called the “California Rhapis humilis” and all plants sold come from divisions of existing plants.  This is a dioecious species and there’s only known to be male plants.  So, if someone tells you they grew them from seeds, you know they are not this true Rhapis humilis – more likely R. multifida (shown below in today's Blog) which doesn’t take sun well and only gets to heights under ten feet.  These 25 gallon specimens shown below would be perfect for an upscale garden or interior usage application.  See photos of containerized plants below.  We do have a few with as lesser numbers of canes that are a bit less expensive.  And, yes, because of its rarity and difficulty in finding the "real thing", this species is expensive.  The garden photo is by FM at the LAA.  These oldest/largest divisions were taken from forty year old specimens and have taken ten years to establish as you see them now.  On note, we have some 25 gallon with less canes that cost about $400 less.

TEN DAY SPECIAL - SALE PRICE 25 GALLON $1850 MINUS 25%

 

Rhapis humilis Rhapis humilis 25g Rhapis humilis 25g
Rhapis humilis 25g Rhapis humilis Rhapis humilis
Rhapis humilis Rhapis humilis Rhapis humilis

 

DYPSIS DECARYI
THE TRIANGLE PALM


MEDIUM MATURE HEIGHT
THREE SIDED CROWN SHAFT – LOVES HOT SUN
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 GALLON 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 15 gallon size on Special are being grown in sun and ready for planting.  Mail order possible with a very tall box.

 REGULAR PRICE 15 GALLON $235
TEN DAY SPECIAL 25% OFF REGULAR PRICE

Mention this Blog Only Special at the time of purchase.  We also have other sizes available.


Dypsis decaryi 15g Dypsis decaryi 15g Dypsis decaryi 15g
Dypsis decaryi 15g Dypsis decaryi 15g Dypsis decaryi 15g
Dypsis decaryi Dypsis decaryi Dypsis decaryi

 

CHAMAEDOREA TRUNKING RADICALIS
MEDIUM HEIGHT MATURE - THIN TRUNKS


SUPER COLD HARDY AND TOLERATES COASTAL SUN
SALE ON 15G SIZE MULTIPLES

Speaking of cold hardy, filtered light or full sun palms, let me mention Chamaedorea radicalis.  Today I’m talking about the tunking form of this species.  Decades ago we didn't even know this species existed.  All Chamaedorea radicalis were dwarfs - rarely over five feet tall.  The trunking form rapidly puts on trunk.  Mature, plants can get up to fifteen feet tall. Leaflets are wider than the dwarf form and there's a bit of silver color to the stems and trunk.  Trunks mature are narrow, under an inch thick.  They can bend slightly as they get height.  See photos below of a mature specimen at the nursery.  It is also very quick growing.  These 15g on Special should have a ten foot height in under five years.  Both forms tolerate full sun along the coast but can also be grown in strong filtered light.  Cold hardiness of 18 degrees F.  Some in the SF Bay Area are successfully growing this species.  Also, enthusiasts in Houston, TX have as well.  We have a limited number of 15g plants on special.  This larger 15g size can be mail ordered but do consider smaller sizes to save money if you are out of our area.  Interestingly enough, the 15 gallon shown below has a taller single trunking form in the pot with a true dwarf below.  Notice how the smaller plant looks totally different.  Also, I am showing below a fruiting size mature 25 gallon plant at the nursery.
 
REGULAR PRICE 15 GALLON MULTIPLES $265
TEN DAY SPECIAL THESE 15 GALLON 25% OFF REGULAR PRICE

BTW, that huge 25 gallon plant, the mature one with seeds, is also for sale.


Chamaedorea radicalis trunking 15g Chamaedorea radicalis trunking 15g Chamaedore Trunking radicalis 15g leaf
Chamaedorea radicalis trunking 15g Chamaedorea radicalis trunking 15g Chamaedorea radicalis trunking 15g
Chamaedorea radicalis trunking Chamaedorea radicalis trunking 15g Chamaedorea radicalis trunking

 

TRACHYCARPUS FORTUNEI
THE WINDMILL PALM
ONE OF THE MOST COLD HARDY PALMS

15 GALLON ON TEN DAY SPECIAL

Trachyarpus fortunei is the most commonly available and commonly grown of the Windmill Palms.  It is of Chinese origin .  It is referred to as the Chinese Windmill Palm, the Windmill Palm, or the Chusan Palm.  Note how the term "Windmill Palm" can refer to this particular species or to the genus as a whole.   It is not uncommon to see it growing in colder areas of the United States, southern Europe, the Mediterranean and southern portions of Australia and Africa.  Cold tolerance is between five and ten degrees F.

Most specimens in many decades get to a height of 25 to 35 feet.  The actual trunk diameter is typically six to ten inches.  The leaves are typically about three feet in diameter and have variable division of the segments. Leaves are green on the upper side and below, but it is not uncommon for one can see a bit of blue discoloration to the underside of the leaf.  Distal leaf segments can flex downward toward the ground.  Shown here is our 15 gallon size on Special (first six photos).  

REGULAR PRICE 15 GALLON $185
TEN DAY SPECIAL 25% OFF REGULAR PRICE


Trachycarpus fortunei 15g Trachycarpus fortunei 15g Trachycarpus fortunei 15g
Trachycarpus fortunei 15g Trachycarpus fortunei 15g Trachycarpus fortunei 15g
Trachycarpus fortunei Trachycarpus fortunei Trachycarpus fortunei

 

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. We also have singles but are fairly short on supply of both.

REGULAR PRICE 5 GALLON MULTIPLES $145
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON 25% OFF REGULAR PRICE


Chamaedorea klotzschiana Chamaedorea klotzschiana Chamaedorea klotzschiana
Chamaedorea klotzschiana Chamaedorea klotzschiana Chamaedorea klotzschiana
Chamaedorea klotzschiana Chamaedorea klotzschiana Chamaedorea klotzschiana


SYAGRUS SANCONA
THE SOUTH AMERICAN FOXTAIL PALM



VERY PLUMOSE LEAVES

HARD TO FIND BUT GOOD SIZED 5 GALLON OFFERED
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON PLANTS

This is one of the prettiest Syagrus you can buy.  It gets its common name from the fact that the leaves are very plumose (multi-ranked or fluffy), resembling the Foxtail Palm.  As the photographs show, the trunk is thin for the height of this palm.  And it is prominently ringed.  Mature height can be 50 feet or more.  It is native to about six countries in the northern part of South America.  It prefers full sun once acclimated and is cold tolerant down to the mid-twenties F.  We are offering good sized 5 gallon on sale.  But, we don't have too many.

REGULAR PRICE FIVE GALLON $155
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON 25% OFF REGULAR PRICE


Remember:  Mention this Blog Special to get this price.  This species is almost sold out.  Last photo is c/o TS at RPS.


Syagrus sancona 5g Syagrus sancona 5g Syagrus sancona 5g
Syagrus sancona 5g Syagrus sancona 5g Syagrus sancona 5g
Syagrus sancona Syagrus sancona Syagrus sancona TS RPS

 

CHAMAEDOREA BENZIEI
RARE SINGLE TRUNK CHAMAEDOREA
LIKE C. RADICALIS ON STEROIDS!



NEAR IMPOSSIBLE TO FIND
5 GALLON SIZE NOW AVAILABLE
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5G SIZE

I have not shown this species that often because it's rarely available and very difficult to find.  It is native to Mexico at high elevations near Chiapas.  It is a single trunk, understory palm that has sort of a thick trunk up to 1.5 or 2 inches.  The flowers are reminiscent of Chamaedorea radicalis as they shoot high into the foliage.  Its overall appearance is also similar to the trunking radicalis but with bigger leaves, wider leaflets and a thicker trunk.  It gets up to about 10 to 15 feet.

It grows in filtered light and seems to be cold hardy into the mid-twenties at least.  We have a limited number of 5 gallons available (first five photos).   Some pots have two plants per pot - so there's a chance to set some seeds.  These can be mail ordered.  I'm also putting them on special.  Please appreciate that this is a super rare species and is seldom offered for sale.  Note that the photos below show several larger plants from the nursery.  This size can be easily shipped for mail order.

REGULAR PRICE 5G $155

TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON 25% OFF REGULAR PRICE


 

Chamaedorea benzei Chamaedorea benzei Chamaedorea benzei
Chamaedorea benzei Chamaedorea benzei Chamaedorea benzei
Chamaedorea benzei Chamaedorea benzei Chamaedorea benzei

 

RHOPALOSTYLIS CHEESEMANII
MORE RARE SPECIES OF THIS GENUS



GORGEOUS CROWN SHAFT
TEN DAY SPECIAL HUGE BAND SIZE

Of the Shaving Brush Palm family, this is the hardest one to find.  And, many think it's the prettiest and most desirable species.  Some consider it to be a variety of R. baueri.  We like to consider it a species.  Native to Raoul Island, an island well off the eastern side of New Zealand, this species has a medium sized trunk and reaches a height of twenty five feet.  The crown shaft is gorgeous but not as swollen as R. sapida.  I have some customers who report the crown shaft being a purple color.  On younger plants, the leaf stems are red colored as shown here.  Cold tolerance is the low 20's F.  It will take coastal sun or consider morning sun or strong filtered light inland.  The band size are four to five years old and absolutey huge for their pots - needing repotting or putting into the garden.

REGULAR PRICE THESE HUGE BAND SIZE $65
TEN DAY SPECIAL HUGE BAND SIZE $55

Just mention this Blog special for this discount.  These can be mail ordered.   We also have 5g (shown beloww) and 15g sizes available.  The 8th photo is c/o cloudforest.com website.

 

RHOPALOSTYLIS CHEESEMANII band RHOPALOSTYLIS CHEESEMANII band RHOPALOSTYLIS CHEESEMANII band
RHOPALOSTYLIS CHEESEMANII band RHOPALOSTYLIS CHEESEMANII band RHOPALOSTYLIS CHEESEMANII band
Rhopalostylis cheesemanii
5g size
Rhopalostylis cheesemanii Cloudforest.com website RHOPALOSTYLIS CHEESEMANII

 

BUTIA PARAGUAYENSIS
BLUE-GREEN BUTIA FROM SOUTH AMERICA



ARCHING LEAVES
TEN DAY SPECIAL HUGE SEEDLING 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 band size seedlings.  Culture includes full sun and good draining soil.  Cold hardiness is into the teens F.  The bands on sale are way oversized and ready for a 5 gallon pot.  They are 4 to 5 year old.  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.  Because of their height, male order shipping will be more than for most bands.

REGULAR PRICE OVERSIZEDE BAND SIZE $70
TEN DAY SPECIAL OVERSIZED BAND SIZE SEEDLINGS $60


BUTIA PARAGUAYENSIS BUTIA PARAGUAYENSIS BUTIA PARAGUAYENSIS
BUTIA PARAGUAYENSIS Butia paraguensis TS RPS Butia paraguensis

CHAMAEDOREA GEONOMIFORMIS
SINGLE TRUNK, DWARF UNDERSTORY PALM

 

PREFERS FILTERED LIGHT – NEVER TALL
SIMPLE UNDIVIDED LEAVES
TEN DAY SPECIAL BAND SIZED PLANTS


This species has a native distribution that spreads from Southern Mexico down throughout Central America.  There are some minor differences in plants from the various areas.  Chamaedorea geonomiformis is single trunk and has a simple, bifed leaf as shown here.  It's mature height ranges from two feet up to about five feet tall.  When trying to identify this species, particularly look at the leaf size, shape, length and width.  You'll note that the leaves of this species are longer than they are wide.  Compare this to C. ernesti-agusti below that has very wide leaflets.  Leaf color is green.  Vertical growth is slow.  We only have a few of these for sale.  I'd estimate cold hardiness into the upper teens perhaps but most assuredly to the mid-twenties.  These plants were grown from seeds from Don Hodel’s personal plants.  This species does not like direct sun.

Also, be aware that this is a rare and desirable species and seldom seen for sale.  We're putting our band size on sale.  Very easy to mail order, weather permitting.

REGULAR PRICE BAND SIZE $70
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $60

Remember to mention this Blog Only Special at the time of purchase.  This size can be mail ordered.

CHAMAEDOREA GEONOMIFORMIS CHAMAEDOREA GEONOMIFORMIS CHAMAEDOREA GEONOMIFORMIS
CHAMAEDOREA GEONOMIFORMIS Chamaedorea geonomiformis CHAMAEDOREA GEONOMIFORMIS

 

ENCEPHALARTOS LEHMANNII
RARE BLUE SOUTH AFRICAN CYCAD FOR FULL COASTAL SUN

A FAVORITE AMONG CYCAD ENTHUSIASTS
GOOD STARTER SIZE FOR CYCAD ENTHUSIAST
TEN DAY SPECIAL CITRUS POT SIZED PLANTS

This is a popular blue cycad from the Eastern Cape area of South Africa.  I say “popular” because some people don't like spines and prickles.  The leaflets of this species are narrow with only a point at the end.  They are nothing as gnarly as E. horridus.  The leaves and crown are very neat and uniform.  The nearest species to this one is Encephalartos princeps.  Trunks of E. lehmannii can get to five feet, but one with two to three feet of trunk is very old.  Leaves average about four feet long and are strongly curled.  Sometimes they'll almost do a 180 or more degree re-curve.  Leaf color is intensely blue like E. horridus.  But, you'll only see this color with full, hot sun.  In shade or inside a greenhouse they are often green because they are not getting full sun and have lots of humidity.  Cold hardiness is about 21 to 22 degrees F.  In the desert only give it a few hours sun. 

Shown below are E. lehmannii that are in citrus pot containers.  They have 4 to 6 leaves with caudexes of about 2.5 inches.  See first two rows of photos.  They can remain in these containers for 2 to 3 more years.  Easy to mail order.  We do have larger sizes available.  These citrus pot plants are easy to mail order.

REGULAR PRICE CITRUS POT WITH 2.5 INCH CAUDEX $375
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS CAUDEX SIZE CITRUS POT 25% OFF REGULAR PRICE

The third row of photos show more mature or garden plants.

Encephalartos lehmannii 5g 2.5 inches Encephalartos lehmannii 5g 2.5 inches
Encephalartos lehmannii 5g 2.5 inches Encephalartos lehmannii 5g 2.5 inches Encephalartos lehmannii 5g 2.5 inches
Encephalartos lehmannii Encephalartos lehmannii Encephalartos lehmannii

 

ASSORTED BLUE ENCEPHALARTOS CYCADS
MOST IN 15 GALLON CONTAINERS
ASSORTED PLANT SIZES
JUST ARRIVED FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION


ALL WANT FULL SUN, TOLERATE HEAT
SHIPPING POSSIBLE ON MOST
TEN DAY SPECIAL ALL THESE BLUE CYCADS


About two dozen super blue Encephalartos just arrived at the nursery.  All plants below are South African cycads.  Almost all of them are in the 15 gallon size.  Caudex sizes are variable but most are shippable plants and reasonably affordable.  Figure pricing at around $130 per diameter inch with an extra charge for pups.  All were outdoor grown in sun and will want your full sun unless you live in a desert area.  Figure cold tolerance at about 20 - 22 degrees F.  All are desirable species and all should be a nice addition to the garden.  Blue cycads are the most popular cycads we sell and, right now, we're loaded with a lot of the 15 gallon size.  Almost all of these are a shippable size but only within the U.S.  Size in inches below is the "caudex size" - basis for cost of the plant.  Be aware that, by the time you see this post, any of these plants could have been sold.

REGULAR PRICE THESE BLUE CYCADS $150 PER INCH
TEN DAY SPECIAL 25% OFF REGULAR PRICE
(Note:  Plants with significant vertical caudex or pups will have additional price adjustments)

Encephalartos trispinosus 15g 7 inches  
Encephalartos trispinosus 15g 7 inches
 Encephalartos blue arenarius 15g 4 inches
Encephalartos blue arenarius 15g 4 inches
 Encephalartos horridus 24 IN BOX 10.5 INCHES PUP
Encephalartos horridus 24 in box 10.5 inches with pup
Encephalartos lehmannii 15g 4 INCHES Encephalartos lehmannii 20g 8.5 X 7.5 INCHES
Encephalartos horridus 25g 9 " - 2 pups 8  4 in  Encephalartos lehmannii 15g 4 inches  Encephalartos lehmannii 20g 8.5 x 7.5 inches  
Encephalartos munchii blue 15g 6 inches
Encephalartos munchii blue 15g 6 inches
Encephalartos princeps 15g 9 inches
Encephalartos princeps 15g 9 inches
Encephalartos princeps 20g 9.5 x 9 inches
Encephalartos princeps 20g 9.5 x 9 inches
Encephalartos trispinosus 15g 3 inches
Encephalartos trispinosus 15g 3 inches
Encephalartos trispinosus 15g  inches
Encephalartos trispinosus 15g 7 inches

Encephalartos trispinosus 15g 7.5 inches
Encephalartos trispinosus 15g 10 inches
Encephalartos trispinosus 15g 10 inches
Encephalartos trispinosus 15g 8 inches male in cone
Encephalartos trispinosus 15g 8 inches male in cone
Encephalartos lehmannii 15g 4 inches
Encephalartos lehmannii 15g 4 inches

 

ENCEPHALARTOS CERINUS
EXTREMELY RARE DWARF SOUTH AFRICAN SPECIES

 

VERY SMALL CYCAD - GRAY-GREEN LEAVES
TEN DAY SPECIAL TWO GARDEN READY BOTH 15 GALLON SIZE

This sought after and very rare blue to blue-green South African cycad is native to the Limpopo Province in northern RSA.  There it is critically endangered with a few hundred plants remaining.  It lives on granite mountain slopes at an elevation of about 2000 feet.  It prefers full sun and is an average speed growing species.  Mature size is over ten feet in habitat in centuries.  Leaf color in full sun is typically blue.  It is considered one of the more rare of the "Transvaal" South African cycads.  On Special and shown below are two 15 gallon plants that'd love to go into your garden.    We have several available.  In the first two rows of photos I'm showing two semi-affordable 15 gallon plants.  Age is about about 6 - 7 years.  They were grown from domestic seed and pollinated by a very knowledgeable enthusiast.  The first six photos below show what these plants look like.  They are definitely starting to show nice blue color.  We may also have other sizes availble.  The last row of photos show two garden specimens and another gorgeous 25 gallon plant.


REGULAR PRICE 15 GALLON CAUDEX SIZE 5 INCHES $925
TEN DAY SPECIAL 25% OFF REGULAR PRICE

REGULAR PRICE 15 GALLON CAUDEX SIZE 3.5 INCHES $675
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS ACTUAL PLANT 25% OFF REGULAR PRICE

Just remember to mention this Blog Special for your discount when you purchase.

 
Encephalartos cerinus 15g 5 & 3.5 inches Encephalartos cerinus 15g 5 & 3.5 inches Encephalartos cerinus 15g 5 & 3.5 inches
Encephalartos cerinus 15g 5 & 3.5 inches Encephalartos cerinus 15g 5 & 3.5 inches Encephalartos cerinus 15g 5 & 3.5 inches
ENCEPHALARTOS CERINUS ENCEPHALARTOS CERINUS by irieonline website ENCEPHALARTOS CERINUS

 

ALOCASIA WENTII
SEMI-DWARF TROPICAL ELEPHANT EAR PLANT

 

PURPLE UNDERSIDE TO LEAVES
TEN DAY SPECIAL OLD 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 dorsal side of the leaves are green while the underside is purple-black.  It prefers to stay dry in the winter and likes filtered light.  It is a nice companion plant for any garden.  Shown below are 7 gallon plants that are on Special.

REGULAR PRICE 7 GALLON THIS SPECIES $165
TEN DAY SPECIAL 7 GALLON SIZE 25% OFF

Remember to mention this Blog Only Special when you purchase.

Alocasia wentii Alocasia wentii Alocasia wentii
Alocasia wentii Alocasia wentii Alocasia wentii
Alocasia wentii Alocasia wentii

 

ALOCASIA WENTII
SEMI-DWARF TROPICAL ELEPHANT EAR PLANT 



PURPLE UNDERSIDE TO LEAVES
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON PLANTS

FOR SPECIES DESCRIPTION, SEE ABOVE

REGULAR PRICE 5 GALLON THIS SPECIES $100
TEN DAY SPECIAL 25% OFF

Remember to mention this Blog Only Special when you purchase.  Mail order possible.  The garden photo is c/o johnjearrard.co.uk website.

Alocasia wentii 5g Alocasia wentii 5g Alocasia wentii 5g
Alocasia wentii 5g Alocasia wentii 5g Alocasia wentii 5g
Alocasia wentii 5g Alocasia wentii by johnjearrard.co.uk website  

    

MANGO CARABOA
A SUPER DESIRABLE PHILIPPINE MANGO



SWEET YELLOW FRUIT
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS HARD TO FIND MANGO IN 5 GALLON SIZE

Mango caraboa is a sought after variety of Mango known for its sweet fruit with a hint of honey and lemon flavor.  Trees get to about 20 feet tall and produce good volumes of fruit.  These trees want ample sun and can be grown in Southern California.  Also of interest, it is reported that you can grow more trees from the fruit's seed.  Worldwide, this is one of the more sought after Mango varieties and is as good grower.  We have a very limited number of 5 gallon plants that we're putting on special.  The fruit photo below is a generic picture of Mango fruits.  Of note, we only have a couple of these available and they'll be gone soon.

TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON SIZE $85 MINUS 25% OFF THIS PRICE

Mango caraboa 5g Mango caraboa 5g Mango caraboa 5g
Mango caraboa 5g Mango caraboa 5g Mango caraboa 5g
  Mango fruit Wikipedia  

 

YUCCA ROSTRATA
BLUE SUCCULENT WITH AMAZING COLD HARDINESS

SEMI-DWARF SIZE MATURE
BEING GROWN IN NEW YORK IN THE SNOW!
JUVENILE 4 INCH POTS ON SALE

This small to medium sized, drought tolerant plant is native to the southern U.S. border and down into Mexico.  It is usually a single trunk mature plant but can fork above the ground.  Most notable is the silver-blue foliage as shown here.  It is very slow growing.  Over time it forms a trunk about eight or ten inches thick.  Foliage is about 2 feet long and not "pokey" or sharp.  It demands full sun and is cold hardy at least into the single digits F.  I had a customer call me from New York City recently to tell me that a plant bought from us about three years ago was thriving in his yard.  Gardeners like this species because it's not very big and gives nice color to a sunny garden.  The size we’re putting on sale are juvenile 4 inch pot size and have four to six leaves.  This is a good starter size but will take time to make a nice garden plant.  These would be easy to mail order.  Of note, we also have 3 gallon for sale.  Garden photos are by it.dreamstime.org and USF.ed

REGULAR PRICE 4 INCH $40
TEN DAY SPECIAL 4 INCH $35


Yucca rostrata 4 inch Yucca rostrata 4 inch Yucca rostrata 4 inch
Yucca rostrata 4 inch Yucca rostrata 4 inch Yucca rostrata
Yucca rostrata by it.dreamstime.org Yucca rostrata Yucca rostrata by USF.ed

 

BRACHYCHITON RUPESTRIS
INTERESTING THICK TRUNK TROPICAL TREE

 

SNAKESKIN TEXTURED TRUNK
TEN DAY SPECIAL TALL 25 GALLON TREE


About four decades ago I visited Seaborne Nursery up in the Lake Hodges area of San Diego County.  It has long since vanished as a nursery.  A fellow who ran this nursery, Bill Seaborne (now deceased) convinced me to try a few of this interesting species.  I planted them and within about five to ten years found they have the most peculiar, large and swollen trunks.  The leaflets are quite fine; but the trunk is massive.  It has a green snake skin type of texture and is a fast growing tree.   The plant I’m showing here is a 25 gallon we’ve been growing for years.  It’s about 15 feet tall and begging for a home.  I am also showing you pictures of mature trees in Australia, the native home of this species.  This species is not known for flowers, but rather for it's peculiar swollen trunk.  It can get to fifty feet tall, likes sun, and has a cold tolerance that is probably into the low 20's F.  It's quite tall - maybe ever too tall to easily transport in a pickup.   Garden photos by australiagarden website and anbg.gov.  If this plant is too big for you, we also should have a few 5 and 15g plants.

REGULAR PRICE THIS 25 GALLON $485
TEN DAY SPECIAL 25% OFF PRICE ABOVE


BRACHYCHITON RUPESTRIS BRACHYCHITON RUPESTRIS BRACHYCHITON RUPESTRIS
BRACHYCHITON RUPESTRIS BRACHYCHITON RUPESTRIS BRACHYCHITON RUPESTRIS
BRACHYCHITON RUPESTRIS Brachychiton rupestris from australiagarden website Brachychiton rupestris by anbg.gov

EDIBLE BANANA THAT MANY OF YOU CAN GROW!
MUSA GRAN NAIN

 

VARIETY THAT CHIQUITA UTILIZES FOR MARKET FRUIT
TEN DAY SPECIAL NEAR FRUITING SIZE 15 GALLON

This banana cultivar is popular worldwide and is the variety of choice for Chiquita Banana Company.  It is a cultivar of Musa acuminata.  It produces a huge amount of bananas if well grown.  It is common for one plant to produce over 40 pounds of fruit.  The fruit is medium sized, firm and sweet.  Plants get to about 9 feet height, sucker when a fruit stem has finished and require half sun or full sun if possible.  They benefit from large amounts of compost or soil amendments and do require fertilization to make good fruit.  Leaves are typically solid green.  They are a quick growing species.  They do best in frost free areas but can recover from a freeze.  Of note, remove the fruit when it's still a bit green and wait for it to ripen off the tree.  We are offering 15g plants on Special.  They are nicely sized and most are overhead in their pots.  The photo of the fruit is by A-S.

REGULAR PRICE 15 GALLON THIS SIZE $200

TEN DAY SPECIAL THESE 15 25% OFF PRICE ABOVE


Musa gran nain 15g Musa gran nain 15g Musa gran nain 15g
Musa gran nain 15g Musa gran nain 15g Musa gran nain 15g
Musa gran nain 15g Musa Gran Nain Banana by A-S Cavendish banana 20g

 


                             MONDAY, 13 JANUARY - 22 JANUARY, 2025
 

COCONUT QUEEN PALM
ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL WHEN MATURE
NEAR IMPOSSIBLE TO FIND


MEDIUM HEIGHT – SYAGRUS HYBRID
TEN DAY SPECIAL SUN READY BOX SIZED PLANTS

This interesting hybrid originated in Thailand by a grower and propagator of rare palms.  It is a cross between the common Queen Palm and an unusual type of palm from the same genus, Syagrus schizophylla.  The offspring have proven to be quite beautiful and have good cold tolerance.  These will be a medium sized palm.  The trunk will be thinner than the normal Queen and the overall size will be less.  The attached photos of near mature plants show how pretty it is. And, that they are not overly tall.  Note that they do not resemble what we all know as the Queen Palm.  Some say they seem more to resemble a Coconut Palm. This hybrid likes full sun, is a medium rate grower and has a cold hardiness estimated to be in the low 20's F.  Mature height should be about 25 feet. For those who want the fluffy appearance of the Queen Palm without the large size, this palm is perfect for you.  Be aware, these are extremely difficult to find and are presently in super short supply.  These may be a Special Order item.

We’re putting huge 24 inch boxes on sale.  They are about 10 - 12 feet tall in their box.  This hybrid likes full sun, is a medium rate grower.  We have what may be the last three plants in this area.  

REGULAR PRICE 24 INCH BOX $750
THROUGH JANUARY 31ST, 25% OFF REGULAR PRICE

The 9th photo is by J.I.

Coconut Queen Syagrus hybrid Coconut Queen Syagrus hybrid Coconut Queen Syagrus hybrid
Coconut Queen Syagrus hybrid Coconut Queen Syagrus hybrid
Coconut Queen Syagrus hybrid BY JI Coconut Queen Syagrus hybrid BY JI Coconut Queen Syagrus hybrid

  

CHAMAEDOREA GLAUCIFOLIA
SUPER SIMILAR TO C. PLUMOSA


TAKES A FAIR AMOUNT OF SUN – SINGLE STEM, THIN TRUNK
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 GALLON MULTIPLES

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.  And, it too, can tolerate near full coastal sun.  They are fast growing and get to a mature height of about 14 feet.  They look their best when planted in colonies of three to five plants.  The 15 gallon on special are multiples, usually three per pot, and ready for the garden.  It is a durable species and seem exempt from fungal problems that can plague C. plumosa.  For this reason, they are more reliable than C. plumosa.  Cold hardiness is about 25 degrees F.

REGULAR PRICE 15 GALLON MULTIPLES $235
THROUGH JANUARY 31ST, 25% OFF REGULAR PRICE

Mention this Special for your discount when you purchase. 


CHAMAEDOREA GLAUCIFOLIA 15g CHAMAEDOREA GLAUCIFOLIA 15g CHAMAEDOREA GLAUCIFOLIA 15g
CHAMAEDOREA GLAUCIFOLIA 15g CHAMAEDOREA GLAUCIFOLIA 15g CHAMAEDOREA GLAUCIFOLIA 15g
Chamaedorea glaucifolia Chamaedorea glaucifolia Chamaedorea glaucifolia

 

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.  Shown below are our 15 gallon plants but we should have small as well.  The 8th photo is c/o Wikipedia.

REGULAR PRICE 15 GALLON $245
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RHOPALOSTYLIS BAUERI  RHOPALOSTYLIS BAUERI  RHOPALOSTYLIS BAUERI 
RHOPALOSTYLIS BAUERI  RHOPALOSTYLIS BAUERI   
RHOPALOSTYLIS BAUERI  RHOPALOSTYLIS BAUERI wikipedia  RHOPALOSTYLIS BAUERI 

 

HEDYSCEPE CANTERBURYANA
FROM LORD HOWE ISLAND

 
SILVER CROWN SHAFT - SILVER TRUNK
UMBRELLA SHAPED CROWN OF LEAVES
ONE OF PRETTIEST PALM TREES AROUND
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 GALLON SIZE

We have available some nice 15g plants of Hedyscepe canterburyana.  This single trunk palm has a silver crown shaft, silver trunk (in shade) with prominent rings.  It is native to medium elevations in the mountains of Lord Howea Island (home of the Kentia Palm).  It is single trunk.  Mature height is about 20 feet.  They fruit here and seeds are large and red in color.  Along our coast here it takes full sun but also does well in part day sun or strong filtered light.  Trunks are beefier in sun.  Cold tolerance is about 25 degrees.  When folks see this plant in person, most agree it is one of the most desirable palms around. 
 We are putting our 15g size on special - shown in first six photos.  This size is about seven years old.  Yes, they are slow growing!  We only have a few left this size.

REGULAR PRICE 15G $265
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Hedyscepe canterburyana 15g Hedyscepe canterburyana 15g Hedyscepe canterburyana 15g
Hedyscepe canterburyana 15g Hedyscepe canterburyana 15g Hedyscepe canterburyana 15g
Hedyscepe canterburyana Hedyscepe canterburyana  Hedyscepe canterburyana 15g

 

HEDYSCEPE CANTERBURYANA
FROM LORD HOWE ISLAND


SILVER CROWN SHAFT - SILVER TRUNK
UMBRELLA SHAPED CROWN OF LEAVES
ONE OF PRETTIEST PALM TREES AROUND
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON SIZE


FOR DESCRIPTION, SEE ABOVE

REGULAR PRICE 5 GALLON $145
THROUGH JANUARY 31ST, 25% OFF REGULAR PRICE

The 5 gallon size is shown in the first six photos.  The 7th photo is a 15g.

 

Hedyscepe canterburyana Hedyscepe canterburyana Hedyscepe canterburyana
Hedyscepe canterburyana Heydscepe canterburyana Hedyscepe canterburyana
Hedyscepe canterburyana Heydscepe canterburyana Heydscepe canterburyana

    

LACCOSPADIX AUSTRALASICA
SINGLE TRUNK MOUNTAIN FORM


BEST GROWING SPECIES OF THE GENUS
RESEMBLES THE KENTIA PALM
TEN TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON SIZE


When one considers the species Laccospadix australasica, he has to realize that there are different forms depending on native habitats and localities.  There are also single trunk and suckering forms.  The one for sale here is the single trunk mountain form.  I feel it's the best subspecies one can purchase.   It doesn't throw the new red leaf although occasionally you see a bit of bronze in the new leaf (as shown below).  This variety of the L. australasica is fairly easy to grow in our area.  I can’t predict if your plant will sucker or not.  The seeds for these plants today came from a local flowering tree here in Encinitas.  This variety has thinner leaves that are dull green in color, trunks about six inches thick and reaches a height of 20 feet or a bit more.  It sort of looks like a Kentia Palm.  I'd recommend morning sun, strong filtered light or perhaps several hours of daily sun.  Cold tolerance is into the mid-twenties F.  As shown below, sometimes we’ll plant more than one to a pot.

REGULAR PRICE 5G $145
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We have extremely limited numbers but hopefully more will become available over time.  Mention this Special for your discount.  

Laccospadix australasica Laccospadix australasica Laccospadix australasica
Laccospadix australasica Laccospadix australasica Laccospadix australasica
Laccospadix australasica Laccospadix australasica Laccospadix australasica

 

RHOPALOSTYLIS CHEESEMANII
BEAUTIFUL GREEN CROWN SHAFTED PALM

 

TOLERATES A FAIR AMOUNT OF COASTAL SUN
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON SIZE


Rhopalostylis  cheesemanii 
is from Roul Island in the Kermadecs.  It reportedly has darker brown tomentum on the crown shaft and petioles compared to
 R. baueri and the fruits are larger in size.  But, the most remarkable thing is that some enthusiasts have noticed is that it is a more aggressive grower in Southern California.  It is a green leafed, single trunk pinnate palm with a crown shaft.  Opposed to R. baueri, it has been known to do quite well in full sun right along the coast.  One of our staff, Rusty, swears by this species and thinks it's far superior to other Rhopalostylis.  In his yard it has grown at a phenomenal rate.  The pictures here show the darker petioles compared to R. sapida.  I have limited photos of larger garden plants.  Be aware that many people feel this should be considered a sub-variety of Rhopalostylis baueri.  Growth rate of this species is medium at best.  It is a stunning palm when mature.  The 5 gallon size can be shipped.

REGULAR PRICE 5 GALLON $135
THROUGH JANUARY 31ST, 25% OFF REGULAR PRICE

The 8th photo below is by Cloudforest.com website.

Rhopalostylis cheesemanii 5g Rhopalostylis cheesemanii 5g Rhopalostylis cheesemanii 5g
Rhopalostylis cheesemanii 5g Rhopalostylis cheesemanii 5g Rhopalostylis cheesemanii 5g
Rhopalostylis cheesemanii 5g Rhopalostylis cheesemanii by Cloudforest.com website Rhopalostylis cheesemanii 5g

 

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 $135
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Chamaedorea plumosa Chamaedorea plumosa Chamaedorea plumosa
Chamaedorea plumosa Chamaedorea plumosa Chamaedorea plumosa
Chamaedorea plumosa  Chamaedorea plumosa singles 5g  Chamaedorea plumosa 

 

LIVISTONA SARIBUS
LARGE, DARK & HOOKED SPINES

 

MEDIUM TO TALL FAN PALM
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON POT 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 5g on sale are nicely sized.  We also have 15 gallon plants available.  Shipping is possible.  The last photo is by John Volk.

REGULAR PRICE 5G $135
THROUGH JANUARY 31ST, 25% OFF REGULAR PRICE


Livistona saribus 5g  Livistona saribus 5g  Livistona saribus 5g 
Livistona saribus 5g  Livistona saribus 5g  Livistona saribus 5g 
Livistona saribus   Livistona saribus 5g  Livistona saribus  

 

COCCOTHRINAX ARGENTATA
MEDIUM SIZED FAN PALM


SMALL TRUNK - SILVER BACK TO LEAVES
TEN DAY SPECIAL 2 GALLON SIZE

This smaller and very cute fan palm is native to areas of Florida, Mexico and into the Caribbean.  It has a blue green leaf color with more prominent silver on the underside of the leaf.  Mature height is rarely to twenty feet.  Leaves are about three to four feet across and prominently divided into segments.  It likes heat and sun.  It might also do well in desert areas.  Cold hardiness is into the mid-twenties F.  We are putting our 2 gallon plants on sale.  This species is ideal for people who want shorter but attractive sun tolerant palms.  But, particularly in pots, it is slow growing. 

REGULAR PRICE 2 GALLON $85
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Just mention this Blog Special when you purchase for your discount.  BTW, I mentioned this species is slow growing.  The plant shown is five years old.


Coccothrinax argentata Coccothrinax argentata Coccothrinax argentata
Coccothrinax argentata Coccothrinax argentata Coccothrinax argentata
Coccothrinax argentata Coccothrinax argentata Coccothrinax argentata

 

PTYCHOSPERMA SALOMONENSE
QUICK GROWING, CROWN SHAFTED


SIMILAR TO PTYCHOSPERMA ELEGANS 
BUT FASTER GROWING
TEN DAY SPECIAL FIVE GALLON SIZE - SINGLES & MULTIPLES

This rare pinnate, crown shafted and thin trunked palm tree is from the Solomon Islands.  Most growers comment that this species is very similar appearing to Ptychosperma elegans .  It gets a height of up to thirty feet with a four inch thick trunk.  Leaves are about five feet long.  Leaf color is green.  The crown shaft is silver-green.  Compared to Ptychosperma elegans, this species is:

faster growing
taller
has wider leaflets
has larger leaves

It is a part day sun species and has a cold tolerance into the mid to upper twenties F.  Perhaps one could grow it in full sun right on the coast.  It is rarely available.  I'm offering nice one gallon sized plants on special for ten days.

REGULAR PRICE FIVE GALLON $145
THROUGH JANUARY 31ST, 25% OFF REGULAR PRICE


You must mention this Blog Only Special when ordering to get this discount.  These plants should be easy to mail order.  Limited availability.  Both singles & multiples available.  Garden photos c/o Palmpedia, one by Pete in AU.


PTYCHOSPERMA SALOMONENSE 5g PTYCHOSPERMA SALOMONENSE 5g PTYCHOSPERMA SALOMONENSE 5g
PTYCHOSPERMA SALOMONENSE 5g PTYCHOSPERMA SALOMONENSE 5g PTYCHOSPERMA SALOMONENSE 5g
PTYCHOSPERMA SALOMONENSE PALMPEDIA PTYCHOSPERMA SALOMONENSE PETE PALMPEDIA  

  

BRAHEA ARMATA
THE MEXICAN BLUE FAN PALM
BLUE HESPER PALM



VERY BLUE COLORED LEAVES – VERY COLD HARDY
TEN DAY SPECIAL ONE GALLON STARTER PLANTS

This species of blue fan palm is not only known for its intense blue color but also for the fact that it is extremely cold hardy.  It goes down to about 16 degrees.  It is native to Mexico, specifically to Baja Mexico.  It prefers dry heat and is a challenge to grow in humid areas.  Mature plants take 30 years or more to reach a height of 20 to 25 feet.  The trunks are stout but clean.  This species is also very drought tolerant.  The plants we’re putting on special should turn blue with age and full sun.  This size on sale is shown in the first six photos, are about 2 perhaps 3 years old with three or four strap leaves.  Within a few more leaves they'll become a classic palmate leaf.  These would be easy to mail order. 

REGULAR PRICE ONE GALLON $65