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BAD PALM SEEDS?
HOW CAN YOU TELL?
THE FLOAT TEST
THE PINCH TEST
CUT THE SEED OPEN
Many people love to germinate palm seeds and
make their plants. But, there are a few things you need to now right
from the beginning if you want to successfully germinate.
1. Get fresh seeds. Right off the tree is best.
2. Pick seeds that are mature, often colorful. Green seeds germinate
poorly.
3. Remove the fruit from the seeds until you have a clean, often tan
colored inner seed. Fruit can contain chemicals that retard
germination.
4. Pinch test seeds. Take the picked seeds (with or without fruit) and
squeeze hard between two fingers. They should never collapse.
5. Float Test the seeds. Palm seeds almost always sink in water.
Floaters are almost always bad. Inner cavities of rot within the seed
make them float.
6. Cut open a few seeds. The fruit should be white or light tan, solid
and without signs of rot. And, you definitely do not want to see inner
cavities.
7. Always soak the cleaned seeds in pure water, especially if you had
seeds shipped to you. This rehydrates them. If seeds are right off a
tree and the fruit is moist and fresh, soaking is not necessary. But,
they would still be cleaned of any fruit.
Photos here show seeds with fruit, the float test with floaters and
sinkers and a few seeds cut open showing inner cavities (a bad sign).
For techniques on germination, see our article on
Palm Seed Germination at this website.
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ENCEPHALARTOS FEROX
SOUTH AFRICAN CYCAD
STUNNING RED FEMALE CONE
GREEN HOLLY FERN - LIKE LEAFLETS
The first six photos below are of a 15g
Encephalartos ferox at the nursery that has put out an almost "Fire
Engine Red" female cone. I fear the real
color is not showing on this Webpage, but it's true red in real life.
This plant is for sale. The caudex size is 12.5 inches. I've found
that male cones don't have the same intensely red color. See last
photo. Leaves are green and leaflets are armed with small spines. Many
say the leaves look like a Holly Fern. Mature, this is a medium sized
cycad that likes either filtered light inland or some sun along the
coast. But, it's best not to grow it in full sun anywhere locally as
leaves tend to get a lime green color. Cold hardiness is down to the
low 20's F.
I have shown an assortment of other photos below including a smaller
plant at the nursery. We have a nice assortment of sizes available.
But, only mature, larger plants will cone.
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BURRETIOKENTIA KOGHIENSIS
RARE NEW CALEDONIAN PALM
WHITE CROWN SHAFT – NEW RED LEAF
TEN DAY SPECIAL NICE 15G PLANTS
Burretiokentia koghiensis is a fantastic single trunk palm from
New Caledonia. About 45
minutes out of Noumea (the capitol) is Mount Koghi. This is the
home habitat for this species. It has a thin to medium trunk, a
white crown shaft and gets to about 25 feet tall. It's very
beautiful and does great in Southern California. Most grow it in
part day sun. Cold tolerance is into the mid-twenties F. (sort of
like a King Palm with tolerance of cold). The plant below
demonstrates how this species, like other New Caledonian palms, can
throw a new red leaf. The
size I’m putting on sale are really nice 15g plants, about 8 to 9 years
old. You'll not see locally
grown plants of this species and size around at all. And, never on
sale.
REGULAR PRICE 15G $250
TEN DAY SPECIAL 25G $210
We only have a few of these, so don't dally. It's a fabulous
addition to any garden. Mention this Special.
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SABAL BLACKBURNIANA
LARGE AND TALL FAN PALM
FULL SUN - VERY DURABLE PALM
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 GALLON
This species of thick trunked fan palm is native to Dominican Republic
and Haiti. It can get to over 60 feet tall with a massive 2 foot
thick brown trunk. Leaves are larger than the similar but smaller Sabal
palmetto. Growth rate is quick. It is also very cold
hard and likes full hot sun. It can go down to the mid-teens F.
The band size shown below are between three and four years old.
This is the only size we currently have available.
REGULAR PRICE 15 GALLON $200
TEN DAY SPECIAL
THIS SIZE $175
Just remember to mention this Blog Special when ordering to get your
discount. My thanks to Wikipedia and Justen Dobbs for the
more mature plant photos below.
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CHAMAEDOREA TEPEJILOTE
SINGLE TRUNK, TALL
SHADE-LOVING PINNATE PALM
DARK GREEN RINGED TRUNK
OFTEN GROWN AS A "MULTIPLE"
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5G SIZE
This single trunk pinnate palm is native to areas extending from
southern Mexico down to Columbia. They are often grown for food as
the male blossoms are cooked and eaten as a delicacy. This species
doesn't take sun here - it'll burn. But, in shade it thrives in
temperatures down to the mid-twenties F. It is quick growing and
has a rather thick, prominently ringed dark green trunk. Flowers
are quite prominent and, if you have several plants closely situated,
the chances are you'll obtain fruit without even trying. The last
photo shows a flower with green fruit. This species can also be
grown inside the home as long as the air is not too hot and dry. I
personally like the looks of a collection of several plants grown
together. Over time, as they age and get overhead, there will be
some "stair-stepping" of the crowns and this is quite attractive.
Cold tolerance is into the mid-twenties F. It needs filtered
light, even when tall. We have singles and some multiples of our
5g that are on sale.
REGULAR PRICE 5G $100
TEN DAY SPECIAL $85
Just mention this Special for your discount. The last
photo below is c/o TS at RPS.
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BECCARIOPHOENIX MADAGASCARENSIS
MEDIUM TO LARGE SIZE MADAGASCAR PALM
SINGLE TRUNK - GREEN LEAVES
SALE ON 15 AND 20 GALLON PLANTS
It took over a decade for taxonomists to figure
out how many species of
Beccariophoenix there were in
Madagascar. Thirty years ago there were felt to be two. They
were distinguished by the presence or absence of "windows" in the
juvenile leaves and for quite a while were referred to as "windows" and
"no-windows" species by collectors. A third species was
subsequently found in the High Plateau area of Madagascar. This
newer species has been named
Beccariophoenix alfredii.
Beccariophoenix madagascarensis
is the original "no windows" species and is a single trunk green palm
that gets to a height of about 30 feet. It has leaves that are
green, upright and about ten feet long. A full crown has about a a
dozen such leaves. There is no crown shaft and the trunk is about
16 inches in width. Although not overly tall, the crown of leaves
is full. It wants full sun and has a cold tolerance in the 25 to
28 degree F. range. I know of multiple specimens here in the San
Diego area. It has been quite difficult nowadays to find with the
lack of importation of Madagascar seeds into the U.S.
We have a limited number of 15 and 20 gallon
plants. We're putting them on sale. The large palm below is
by Daryl Occonor via PACSOA.
REGULAR PRICE 15G $225
SALE PRICE THIS SIZE $200
REGULAR PRICE 20 GALLON $350
SALE PRICE THIS SIZE $275
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GAUSSIA MAYA
A VERY DIFFERENT PALM FOR SO. CALIFORNIA
CAN SEE SWOLLEN BASE WHEN YOUNG
TEN DAY SPECIAL HUGE AND OLD 15 GALLON
In the "old days", this species was known as Opsiandra maya. It
is a single trunk pinnate palm that can be grown in Southern CA.
It has the interesting habit of getting a very swollen base, especially
when planted in the ground from a smaller plant. Interestingly enough,
this swollen base to the trunk abruptly disappears with age.
You'll note this bulge in the photos below. This species tends to hold
a limited number of leaves, about five to seven usually.
Along the coast it takes full sun. Cold tolerance is into the
mid-twenties F. The trunk diameter is about six to perhaps maximum
eight inches. I've grown it in part day sun, which it loved.
However, the trunk will often curve to seek more sun (see photo bottom
row). Some grow it in full sun with success. The plants on
special are very nice 15g with fat bases. I am showing several
below.
REGULAR PRICE THESE LARGE 15G $225
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $185
This size can be mail ordered. But, remember to mention this Blog
Only Special for your discount.
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EUTERPE EDULIS
TALL, SINGLE TRUNK PINNATE PALM
EXOTIC AND TROPICAL APPEARING
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON SIZE
Euterpe edulis
is a fun palm to grow because it is super attractive, has a narrow trunk
and a beautiful, smooth crown shaft. I have had several in my
garden. On mine, the crown shafts were a purple-green color but
it's more common to see them as a lime green. Maximum height is
about thirty feet with about a four inch thick trunk. Leaves tend
to arch down and leaf color is green. This species likes to start
in filtered light and work its way into full sun along the coast.
It's cold hardy into the upper twenties F. Anticipate a plant life
of about thirty years. Also of note is the fact that the hearts of
this palm are edible and a delicacy in many areas.
REGULAR PRICE 5G $100
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5G $85
Remember to mention this Blog Special when
purchasing to get this price. The last photo is c/o Wikipedia.
Note, we only have a few left.
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CHAMAEDOREA GLAUCIFOLIA
SUPER SIMILAR TO C. PLUMOSA
TAKES A FAIR AMOUNT OF SUN
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5G SIZE
This is a sun or shade palm that you don’t see around too much.
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. In that photo the thumb “wiped away”
the glaucous color. This
palm is quite attractive and typically grown as a multiple.
These 5g on sale are multiples even as this is a single trunk
species. Mature height is
about 14 feet. It takes almost full sun on the coast and is quick
growing. Cold hardiness is about 25 degrees F.
REGULAR PRICE 5G $100
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5G $80
Mention this Special for your discount when you purchase.
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SYAGRUS SCHIZOPHYLLA
THE ARICURY PALM, THE ARIKURYOBA PALM
SINGLE TRUNK PALM
NATIVE TO BRAZIL
FEMALE PARENT OF THE "COCONUT QUEEN
TEN DAY SPECIAL LARGE 5 GALLON PLANTS
This single trunk species is from
Brazil and never gets very tall. Usually they are never over
twenty feet in height. They are very slow growing.
A most prominent feature of this
species are the retained leaf bases on the upper trunk.
It is unusual for a
Syagrus
because it has modified small spines (more like saw edge prominences) of
the leaf stem. If you cross this plant with pollen from a Queen
Palm and you have one of the best looking palms ever - The Coconut Queen
Palm. Shown in the first two rows are 5g
S. schizophylla.
We only have a few. These plants are
six year old.
They can take full coastal sun and are
cold hardy down to about a freeze.
REGULAR PRICE 5 GALLON $100
TEN DAY SPECIAL LARGE 5 GALLON PLANTS $85
Remember, to get this price you must mention
this Special when you purchase. The subject palm in the 7th photo
is in the foreground.
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SYAGRUS CORONATA
THE LICURY PALM
VERY DIFFERENT APPEARING
SYAGRUS
TEN DAY SPECIAL ONE GALLON SIZE
This is a lowland Atlantic coast Brazilian species and lives in a more
arid locality in habitat. This species gets to about forty feet
height and has a one foot thick trunk. Its leaf color is blue
green and sometimes gray. The underside of the leaves is silver.
The most prominent feature of this species is the retained old leaf
bases that swirl around the upper trunk below the leaves. When
these fall away a knobby character to the trunk is left behind.
This is a full sun species and can be grown in more arid areas. It
is cold tolerant into the mid-twenties, perhaps even to the low 20's. F.
Juvenile foliate is strap like. Then, when older, pinnate leaves
appear. This species can tolerate drought but responds to ample
water. Its growth rate is medium. Shown here is our one
gallon size which we’ve put on special.
REGULAR PRICE 1 GALLON $60
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $50
Remember: Mention this
Special to get your discount!
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BRAHEA DECUMBENS
DWARF, BLUE, SUCKERING SUN PALM
VERY LIMITED SUPPLY AVAILABLE
TEN DAY SPECIAL FEW REMAINING 5 GALLON SIZE
This easy to grow Mexican fan palm hardly ever
gets over five feet tall. In the sun, it gets super blue, suckers
and doesn't have a large footprint in the garden. Surprisingly,
when young, plants are green in color. But, outdoors in the sun, I
guarantee that they'll turn blue. Leaves are small compared to
other Braheas. It is rare and, unfortunately, very slow
growing. I am showing here our 5 gallon plants which are about 5-6
years old. They are quite old for their containers. This
species will take sun in all areas and does not like shade. It
does well in desert areas. Cold tolerance is about 17 to 18
degrees. We're offering both sizes on a ten day special.
And, for this slow growing species, they are oversized in their pots.
After a little acclimation, put them right into your garden!
Note: When sold out, it'll be a long time
before we offer them again. We only have a few 5g left.
REGULAR PRICE 5 GALLON $125
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $100
Easy to ship. But, you must mention
this Blog Only Special when purchasing to get these prices.
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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 $65
TEN DAY SPECIAL 2 GALLON $52.50
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.
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DYPSIS LEPTOCHEILOS
THE TEDDY BEAR PALM
RUST COLORED CROWN SHAFT
THIN SILVER RINGED TRUNK
TEN DAY SPECIAL BAND SIZE
This great palm is known for its rusty-brown/red crown shaft that is
quite fuzzy to the touch. It therefore has its common name of the
Teddy Bear Palm. It is not a huge palm, usually getting up to
about twenty-five feet with a six inch thick trunk. Trunk color is
silver with prominent rings. Leaf color is green. Right on
the coast it takes full sun easily. Far inland would require part
day sun or filtered light. Cold tolerance is down to about 25
degrees F. This is one of
the most popular palms around.
I’m offering our band size on special.
REGULAR PRICE BAND SIZE $55
TEN DAY SPECIAL BAND SIZE $45
Just mention this Blog Special to get the discount at time of purchase.
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ENCEPHALARTOS
TRANSVENOSUS
LARGE SOUTH AFRICAN CYCAD SPECIES
GREEN LEAVES - QUICK GROWING
TEN DAY
SPECIAL BAND SIZE
Shown here below is a good sized
plant of a green South African cycad that, in the ground, makes
a large and magnificent plant. Encephalartos transvenosus
gets enormous with trunks over 20 feet tall. Leaves are
six to eight feet long and leaflets are shiny, dark green with
some glaucous faint hairs on the leaflets. So, it makes a
big show. The plants on special below are 3 to 4 year old
band size. They can be easily shipped within the U.S.
See first four photos. The fifth photo shows how large
they get (background plant). The last photo is a larger
plant at the nursery. This is a full sun species along the coast
with a cold tolerance is 22 degrees F.
REGULAR PRICE THIS BAND SIZE $65
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $55
But, mention this special to get this
price when purchasing.
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ENCEPHALARTOS TRISPINOSUS
BLUE SOUTH AFRICAN CYCAD
SOUGHT AFTER - SPINY LEAFLETS
LOVES SUN AND PRETTY COLD HARDY
TEN DAY SPECIAL NICE BAND PLANTS
Shown below is our band size plants of the
desirable blue South African cycad, Encephalartos trispinosus.
Most people find it's very similar to E. horridus. It is a
small to medium sized mature blue cycad with leaflets that have
prominent lobes. But, be aware that this species is quite variable
and has many forms. There is even a spineless leaflet form.
It likes full sun and is cold hardy to about 22 degrees F. These
band sized plants are easy to ship. The fifth photo shows a larger
nursery plant and the last photo is a garden specimen. Of note,
these seedlings are pretty nice and probably ready to be repotted into a
larger container.
REGULAR PRICE BAND SIZE $65
TEN DAY SPECIAL BAND SIZE $55
Remember to mention this Blog Special for your discount.
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CYCAS PANZHIHUAENSIS
RARE GREEN CHINESE CYCAD
EXCELLENT COLD HARDINESS
MEDIUM SIZE MATURE
TEN DAY SPECIAL CITRUS POT AS SHOWN
This is a rare green cycad from China. It is different
than the Sago Palm - smaller and, to me, more attractive. Leaf
color is green to blue green. It tolerates coastal sun and is cold
hardy into the upper teens F. Some feel it's one of the most cold
hardy cycads in the world - even better than the Sago Palm. Mature
height should be about eight feet. They can sucker, but much less
than the Sago. They also take up less garden space than the Sago
Palm. Leaflets are narrow without armor except on the tips
(pointed).
The citrus pot shown in the first five photos has a caudex of 3.5
inches. We also have larger and smaller plants for sale. We
are putting plants of this size (2.5 to 3.5 inches) on special.
These can be easily mail ordered.
The first to purchase of course will get the larger plants.
REGULAR PRICE PLANTS WITH THIS SIZE CAUDEX $300
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $225
This size can be shipped or delivered. Remember, mention this
Special when you purchase. The sixth photo shows our 15 gallon
size of larger plants.
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KAHILI
GINGER
HEDYCHIUM GARDNERIANUM
MEDIUM SIZED -
GREEN LEAVES
SUPER FRAGRANT BLOSSOM
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5G SIZE
This suckering green Ginger is quick and easy to grow. It can take
full coastal sun or part sun. Leaves are green and, unlike Shell
Ginger, the blossoms are super fragrant - and have a very nice smell.
Plants typically don't get over over 7 feet tall and have a tropical
look. These 5g plants are good size with multiple tubers and near
blossoming age. You can see the health of these plants here.
The garden photo is c/o the Queensland Govt. website.
REGULAR PRICE 5G $65
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5G $45
Just mention this Special for your discount when you purchase.
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BIRDSNEST FERN - ASPLENIUM NIDUS
EXOTIC UNDERSTORY FERN
LONG SHINY GREEN LEAVES
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON SIZE
It's been a while since I've presented this
customer favorite - the Birdsnest Fern, Asplenium nidus. They
are an ideal understory plant for the garden floor but can also be grown
inside the home or in a patio area. Leaves are green and shiny. They
want filtered light and ample water. Like most ferns, you don't want
them to go dry. A large specimen plant could have a crown spread of six
or seven feet. You have to keep snails away from them. The plants on
special are very large 5 gallon plants. These can be mail ordered.
REGULAR PRICE THESE 5 GALLON PLANTS
$65
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $52.50
Remember to mention this Blog Special for this
discount when you purchase.
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HIBISCUS BLACK BEAUTY
GORGEOUS RED FLOWER
TOUCHES OF WHITE ON THE
BACK OF FLOWER
FULL SUN PLANT IN MOST AREAS
TEN DAY SPECIAL ONE GALLON PLANTS
This is about the fourth type of interesting
Hibiscus I've offered on sale over the past few months. Like
many other Hibiscus, this variety takes full sun and doesn't
get too tall. Mature height is about six feet. Blossoms are deep red
with flashes of white on the back side. Petals are slightly separated
as shown. Leaves are green. Below about 34 degrees, blossoms will drop
off but come back strong in the spring. We have about 8 different types
of Hibiscus. The plants themselves do tolerate a freeze or somewhat
below 32 degrees.
TEN DAY SPECIAL 1 GALLON THIS SPECIES
$25
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ASSORTED BROMELIADS
NEW ONES - JUST ARRIVED
ALL VERY COLORFUL
TEN DAY
SPECIAL 6 INCH POT SIZE
Two days ago with got in a large selection of
bromeliads from an assortment of growers. So, right now we are super
plush with all sorts of types of these colorful plants. All do well as
companion plants on the garden floor. Or, you can mount them on tree
trunks, posts or wherever. These include Aechmea, Neorogelia, Vriesia
and other types. We presently have at least forty or fifty varieties of
Bromeliads. We invite all to drop in to see our Bromeliads. We have a
lot more than shown here but are putting those below on a Ten Day
Special.
TEN DAY SPECIAL BROMELIADS BELOW $35
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HAWAIIAN TI PLANTS
GREAT COLOR FOR THE GARDEN
ASSORTMENT OF NEW VARIETIES AT NURSERY
TEN DAY SPECIAL THESE
GORGEOUS PLANTS
Cordyline Hawaiian Ti plants
are a great way to add color to the garden. They easily acclimate
to filtered light growing conditions in our area but can be solely
acclimated to coastal sun. Most don't get much over six feet tall.
They have thin trunks and can take a freeze with some damage.
Severe cold will kill them. Leaf color varies from pastels to reds
to green and black. Shown here four different varieties of
different Hawaiian Ti plants. All are different and
there's one that is predominantly pastel colors.
REGULAR PRICE THESE VARIETIES OF
HAWAIIAN TI $50
TEN DAY SPECIAL
THESE TI PLANTS $40
Remember to mention this Blog Special price at
the time of purchase.
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SUNDAY, 28 FEBRUARY, 2021
COCCOTHRINAX MIRAGUAMA
VERY POPULAR FAN PALM
CUTE
MEDIUM SIZED SUN PALM
This is a rather thin trunked fan palm native to Cuba. It attains a
height of typically twenty to thirty feet, rarely taller. Below the
crown of leaves is an attractive pattern of meshed and woven fibers.
The middle and base of the trunk are usually woody. You will note the
the leaves are prominently divided into thin, long leaf segments. These
leaves are held by a prominent petiole. The dorsal color of the leaves
is typically green with a blue-green or sometimes silver color below.
This species likes sun and heat. Cold tolerance is into the upper
twenties F.
In general, all Coccothrinax are slow growing plants. This is
especially true in container grown plants. In the ground they are
quicker growing. Shown here is a one gallon Coccothirnax
miraguama. Of note, there are several varieties of C.
miraguama, but I won't get into this here.
Shown are C. miraguama
in domestic plantings. For the garden, Coccothrinax are nice
species to grow because they take sun and heat and don't take up too
much room. As you can see, the crowns of leaves are not large. And,
they are strikingly different than anything else you'd be growing. We
have various species of this genus for sale in a variety of species and
do, on occasion, have this species as well.
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COCCOTHRINAX BARBADENSIS
SLENDER, TALL AND CLEAN TRUNK
SMALLER GREEN LEAVES
LIKES SUN AND HEAT
I'm showing you a rare and very cool 5g plant.
This is Coccothrinax barbadensis. It comes from Trinidad,
Venezuelan Antilles, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands and probably other
Caribbean locations. It is a taller species with a very thin, clean
trunk. Trunks have been described as "flagpoles" and get over forty
feet tall. With age, old leaf bases fall off giving a clean look. It
has fan leaves about five feet across. Both upper and lower sides are
green. It likes sun, heat and is cold hardy into the twenties, probably
about 25 degrees F. or so.
This is a 5g plant shown here. It would be easy
to ship. We may have 15g size as well. Coccothrinax are slow
to grow and produce in containers. They are much quicker in the
ground. This is a great starter size for you. At this stage, a grower
has over five or six years into producing a 5g plant as shown here. I am
also showing some garden plants. The last photo is one of our 15g
nursery plants. Of note, we may have smaller sizes available than are
shown here.
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COCONUT
QUEEN PALM
DESIRABLE SYAGRUS HYBRID
ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL WHEN MATURE
SYAGRUS ROMANZOFFIANA X SCHIZOPHYLLA
TEN DAY SPECIAL LARGE BOXED PLANTS
This interesting hybrid originated in Thailand by a grower and propagator
of rare palms. It is a cross between the common Queen Palm and an
unusual type of palm from the same genus, Syagrus
schizophylla.
The offspring have proven to be quite beautiful and have good cold
tolerance. These will be a medium to large palm. The trunk
will be thinner than the normal Queen and the overall size will be less.
The attached photos of mature plants show how pretty it is.
Note that they do not resemble what we all know as the Queen
Palm. Some say they seem more to resemble a Coconut Palm.
This is a very rare hybrid to come across.
They are essentially unavailable on the market and absolutely no small
plants exist. This is
because there have been no seeds for going on ten years. We’re putting
huge 24 inch boxes on sale.
They are about 12 feet tall in their box.
This hybrid likes full sun, is a medium rate grower and has a
cold hardiness estimated to be in the low 20's F.
REGULAR PRICE 24 INCH BOX $750
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $675
This is probably one of the last times we’ll offer this rare
hybrid for sale.
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PRESTOEA MONTANA
AKA PRESTOEA ACUMINATA VAR.
MONTANA
SINGLE TRUNK BEAUTY - NATIVE TO PUERTO RICO
TEN DAY SPECIAL NICE 15 GALLON PLANTS
Prestoea is
a genus that is very closely related to another palm genus, Euterpe. It
is found in the Caribbean, Central and South America. Essentially
all Euterpe are crown shafted palms. Many of the Prestoea are
not. There are also distinctions between the flowers of these two
genera. Also, many of the Prestoea are suckering.
But, there is one that is single trunk. This is Prestoea
montana, native to mountainous areas of Puerto Rico. I've
always known of this species as not having a crown shaft. But,
I've seen photos (including ones from native habitats) where a crown
shaft is seen.
The hallmarks of this species are it's wide and very shiny green leaves,
its somewhat slender trunk and it's overall beautiful appearance.
Plant heights can reach forty feet or more. This species should be
grown in part day sun or filtered light. It likes rich soil and
ample moisture. I'd estimate it's cold tolerance is down to about
a freeze or a bit less. It is not a beginner species but worth it
if you can grow one.
Shown here is a good size 15g plant. We have limited numbers.
If you talk about difficulty in finding species of palms, this one might
be near the top of the list. Note that this species has
historically been known as "Prestoea montana" but in more recent
years has been considered a variety of P. acuminata.
REGULAR PRICE 15 GALLON $225
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 GALLON SIZE
$195
Remember to mention this Special to get this price.
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COPERNICIA ALBA
COLD
HARDY, BLUE-GREEN, SOUTH AMERICAN FAN PALM
TALL, THIN TRUNK – TAKES SOME COLD
TEN DAY
SPECIAL 15 GALLON SIZE
This tall fan palm with a very thin trunk comes from Bolivia, Paraguay,
Argentina, and southern Brazil. The species name "alba" refers to
the white color of the underside of the leaves. Heights can reach
up to one hundred feet, but the trunk is never more than 12 inches in
diameter. Of all the Copernicia, this
species is the most cold hardy, easily tolerating temperatures down to
about 20 degrees. Leaves are 3 feet wide, gray-green in color with
a white waxy coat. It is a full sun plant.
Shown here is our 15g size which we've put on special. The have
basal diameters are very chunky. It is possible to mail order this
size and have it shipped right to your door.
REGULAR PRICE 15G IS $200
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $180
Here in California, this species and size are
difficult to find. It's a great alternative to the typical fan
palms available. It also tolerates desert sun and heat.
Limited numbers available. Also nice is is lack of tendency to
form the "ugly" petticoat seen with other palms like Washingtonia.
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LIVISTONA SARIBUS
LARGE, DARK & HOOKED SPINES
MEDIUM TO TALL FAN PALM
TEN DAY
SPECIAL 5G SIZE
This medium to tall fan palm is native to southeast Asia. It
can get to heights of thirty-five feet or more. It is an
interesting palm that is easy to grow and has a very ornamental
leaf with deep divisions of the segments. Its segment almost
make a complete circle. Leaf color is green. The spines on the
petioles tend to be dark in color and dramatic, usually the
thing most people remember most about this species. It is a sun
species and cold hardy into the mid-twenties at least. The 5g
size on sale is shown the the first 3 photos. Also below, one
photo below shows the remarkable blue color to the seeds. We
also have available other sizes. The sixth photo is by John
Volk.
REGULAR PRICE 5G $100
TEN DAY
SPECIAL 5G $80
Just mention this Blog Special for this price when you
purchase. Please note the prominent spines on the leaf stems.
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ACTINOKENTIA DIVARICATA
THE MINIATURE FLAME THROWER PALM
PREFERS FILTERED LIGHT
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON SIZE
This thin trunked, medium sized palm comes from New Caledonia where it
lives in habitat below overhead tree canopy. It is very slow
growing. It has a trunk diameter, at maturity, of about three
inches. It has a cream colored crown shaft and a sparse crown of
five to six leaves. It is often seen "leaning" for light among
competing plants. For a nursery, producing a nice 5g plant takes
about five years. For this reason, few nurseries grow this
species. Planted in the garden, growth rate picks up a bit but is
still slow. Newly emerging leaves are often red in color. If
you are in a drier climate, this species would definitely take filtered
light. Since the trunk is small and the canopy is medium sized at
most, it is a good species to "sneak into that small, filtered light
area". Cold tolerance is into the low twenties, F. I've
known this species to grow in the San Francisco Bay area.
We have a very limited supply of Actinokentia.
Of note, this is a monotypic genus with only one species in the genus.
Shown here is one of our 5g plants and photos from habitat and domestic
plants. Note the long
slender crown shaft and how plants don't carry very many leaves. We've
been selling this species for over 20 years and typically have one or
two for sale. Shown below
is the 5g size that we’re putting on Special.
REGULAR PRICE 5 GALLON $125
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $90
Remember to mention this Special at the time of
purchase.
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RAVENEA RIVULARIS
THE MAJESTY PALM
LARGE PALM WITH A THICK CLEAN TRUNK
FAST GROWING - LIKES WATER AND FERTILIZER
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON SIZE
Well grown, the Majesty Palm is a very attractive and fast growing palm
from Madagascar. It got a bad rap initially because people didn't
water them enough and rarely fed them. This resulted in bleached
out leaf color and anemic appearing palms. But, given adequate
water and a balanced fertilizer with mircroelements, they are easy to
grow. Mature height is over 40 feet. The trunk is clean and
tapers as you look up the trunk. Leaf color is green and leaves
are un-armed. Cold tolerance is into the twenties F. Full
sun along the coast is preferred. They can be used as an interior
palm. I have one in my garden with about 30 feet of trun.
We're putting our 5 gallons on sale. These were grown locally from
seeds.
Remember to mention this Blog Only Special if you chose to get this
species.
REGULAR PRICE 5 GALLON $85
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $65
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CRYOSOPHILA STAURACANTHA
SMALL TO MEDIUM SIZED TROPICAL FAN PALM
SILVER UNDERSIDE TO THE LEAVES
MODIFIED SPINES ON TRUNK
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON SIZE
This single trunk fan palm is native to Southern Mexico and parts of
Central America. It can get up to a height of 25 feet but most garden
specimens are under 15 feet. Two things are quite noteworthy: First,
the undersides of the leaves are a silver-white. A picture below of a
nursery plant shows this. Secondly, the trunk is narrow and covered
with "modified" spines. They are not real sharp and are not true
spines. The dorsal side of the leaves is green. This palm likes strong
filtered light and right on the coast may take part day sun. Cold
tolerance is estimated to be in the high 20's F. Growth rate is
medium. The garden photo by Tobias Spanner shows a near mature tree.
You have to have an overhead crown of leaves to really see the silver
color. The last photo is a 15g
plant at the nursery.
REGULAR 5 GALLON $100
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON SIZE $85
Remember to mention this Special for your discount when you purchase.
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CHAMAEDOREA
GEONOMIFORMIS
SINGLE TRUNK, DWARF UNDERSTORY PALM
PREFERS FILTERED LIGHT – NEVER TALL
SIMPLE UNDIVIDED LEAVES
TEN DAY SPECIAL 2 GALLON SIZE
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.
REGULAR PRICE 2 GALLON SIZE $75
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $60
Remember to mention this Blog Only Special at the time of purchase.
This size can be mail ordered.
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HOWEA FORSTERIANA
THE
KENTIA PALM
GREAT PATIO OR INTERIOR PALM - OR IN THE GARDEN
TEN
DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON SINGLES AND MULTIPLES
Howea forsteriana, the popular Kentia Palm, is native to Lord Howe Island.
There it lives at lower elevations. At higher elevations up the
mountains one sees Howea
belmoreana and Hedyscepe. The
Kentia does great here in So California. It is a single
trunk species that is often grown as a "multiple" with several plants in
the same pot. It does NOT sucker. Along the coast it takes
full sun or part day sun. Far inland, filtered light is needed.
Cold tolerance is about 25 degrees F. Mature height in sun is
usually about thirty feet in 30 years. We’re putting very nice 5
gallon plants on special.
These plants are singles - not multiples. These can be mail
ordered.
REGULAR PRICE 5 GALLON $100
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $85
Remember to mention this Blog Special at the time
of purchase for this discounted price. Limited numbers
available.
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ARCHONTOPHOENIX MAXIMA
LARGEST DESCRIBED SPECIES IN THE KING PALM FAMILY
FAST GROWING, BEAUTIFUL
TEN DAY SPECIAL BAND SIZE SEEDLINGS
Common Name(s): Walsh
River Palm
Native Locality: In the Atherton Tableland, south and west of
Cairns, Queensland, Australia. Elevation there is 3500 feet.
Overall Height: In habitat up to 70 or 80 feet
Trunk Diameter: Thicker than all the other species, up to 18
inches. Some swelling at base.
Leaf Length: 10 to 12 feet, upright, slightly twisted. The petiole
is very short, i.e. leaflets start near the trunk.
Leaflets: Minimally silver underneath (other species more
prominent) and no ramenta
Crown Shaft Color: Green with hints of yellow or blue
Presence of Ramenta: Absent
Flower Color: Creamy-white in color. Note that this species has
the largest flowers of any Archontophoenix
Other Comments: Probably the largest species of the family. It has
upright, rigid leaves (not arched) and a thick trunk. Good growing
palm for sun and with cold tolerance of about 25 degrees F.
REGULAR PRICE BAND $55
TEN DAY SPECIAL BAND SIZE $45
Mention this special when you purchase for your discount. For the
specimen plants below I wish to thank L.N. Also, as you know, we grow
Archontophoenix "teracarpa" which I personally think is a
preferred and larger type of King Palm.
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ZAMIA FURFURACEA
THE CARDBOARD CYCAD
SMALL, SEMI-DWARF SPECIES
TEN DAY SPECIAL 7G PLANTS
Recently we got in some very nice 7g Zamia furfuracea that I'm
putting on special. This species is native to south-eastern Mexico. It
is a semi-dwarf species. Some clones don't get over three feet tall.
Others can get to ahead height but this is rare. It has stiff ,small
green leaflets. They are typically oval or an elongated oval in shape.
There are no spines on the leaflets and minimal spines on the stems. A
typical leaf length is two to three feet when mature. In sun the color
is a light green. The leaflets are a bit hairy as well. Plants sucker
and form small clumps.
Classically, this species is meant for part day sun or strong filtered
light. Along the coast many grow them in full sun. This gives a
smaller, more compact clump. Cold hardiness is into the lower 20's F.
The plants we have in 7g pots are either large singles or clusters.
Caudexes are up to 5 to 6 inches.
All are nice and can be shipped. Also, some are growing these as
an interior cycad.
REGULAR PRICE THESE 7G PLANTS $175
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS BATCH 7G $140
Just mention this Special when purchasing to get this price.
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ENCEPHALARTOS WHITELOCKII
LARGER CENTRAL AFRICAN CYCAD
LONG UPRIGHT LEAVES
TEN DAY SPECIAL ANY 15G THIS SPECIES THAT WE
HAVE!
This unique and larger cycad is native to
Uganda. In fact, at one point it was called the "Uganda Giant
Cycad". This is because it has leaves that extend almost straight
up toward the sky and can be twelve feet long or more. Leaflets
are narrow and armed with small spines. The caudex is a light
color and in the wild can be up to ten feet tall. Historically, as
this species is similar to E.
laurentianus, it was called also "Encephalartos laurentianus
Lake George", referring to its specific habitat. The nursery
plants I'm showing today are multiple recently acquired and outdoor
grown 15g plants. We have other sizes as well, both larger and
smaller. The last photo shows one of our boxed specimens.
Note the appearance of these plants with their long leaves with narrow
leaflets. Enthusiasts love this species because it's a good
growing cycad. Right on the coast I'd give it half day sun.
It's not quite a sun-tolerant as many of the South African species.
Cold tolerance is into the low 20's F.
FOR TEN DAYS: 20% OFF ANY 15G THIS SPECIES THAT IS AT THE NURSERY!
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STANGERIA ERIOPUS
RARE DWARF SOUTH AFRICAN CYCAD
ALMOST LOOKS LIKE A FERN
TEN DAY SPECIAL CITRUS POT SIZE
Enthusiasts love this species for a lot
of reasons. It is small, never over about four feet tall. It is also
quick growing with attractive fern like leaves. It also tolerates
filtered light or coastal sun and is easy to "sneak into" that small
open area on the garden floor. We are offering citrus pot plants at an
excellent price. This species is CITES protected and endangered in the
wild. Mature leaf length is three feet. This species is easy to cone
and you might want to consider getting several plants if you every want
to set seeds and help conserve this great species. The plants on this
special have caudexes of two inches or a bit more. BTW, this species
is getting increasingly difficult to find.
REGULAR PRICE CITRUS POT SIZE $285
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS CITRUS POT SIZE $245
Very limited supplies on this rare
species. You must mention this Blog Only Special when purchasing. This
size can be easily shipped by mail order within the U.S.
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CORDYLINE TERMINALIS SINGAPORE TWIST
NEW SPECIES TO OUR NURSERY
COLORFUL HAWAIIAN TI TYPE PLANT
BUT, TOTALLY DIFFERENT! LEAVES IN ONE PLANT
TEN DAY SPECIAL SIZE SHOWN
We offered for the first time this unusual Cordyline last spring.
At that time it was totally new to the market. They sold out
within a few days. So, we worked hard to get in another batch of
these exciting plants. It is a plant that is super colorful.
It may look like the Hawaiian Ti plant. But, it is totally
different. This species is a dischitous type plant. Its
leaves are in one single plane - from the front is totally seen and
wide. But, from the side it is narrow. It's similar to a
Traveler Palm in this way. Also, it is a rhizomitous plant.
It grows from rhizomes in the ground. So, it is suckering!
One plant as shown here becomes a small, non-running clump of several
plants. Photos below show a plant suckering.
Leaves are wide like the Hawaiian Ti but the color is shown more on
older leaves. They are purple-red. Leaf stems are a colorful
red. Mature height is four to seven feet and it will take coastal
sun. Inland areas would consider part sun or strong filtered
light. By report, it will take a freeze.
We only have less than a dozen plants. They’ll all probably be
gone in a week or two. So, don’t dally. They can be mail
ordered but may take an oversized box to ship. Of note, we're
offering them at a lesser price than last year. They aren't as
large as last year. Our current plants are shown in the first five
photos. I've also shown the plants from last year so you'll know
what they'll look like by summer.
REGULAR PRICE 3 GALLON AS SHOWN $70
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $55
Mention this Special for this price.
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AGAVE ATTENUATA BLUE
NICE 15 GALLONS WITH TRUNK
A TRUE "DR. SEUSS" PLANT
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON SIZE
For quite a few years we've been offering this blue variety of Agave
attenuata. This is an easy
to grow species of semi-dwarf succulent that rarely gets over six feet
tall. Mature, they usually have
a three to four inch diameter trunk with a huge head of stiff blue-green
leaves without a sharp point at the end. The tips of the leaves are
pliable and safe to the touch. These plants are quite unique and
attractive. I've found that, if you remove the basal suckers, they seem
not to go into blossom. When this species blossoms, that blossoming
trunk will die. So, if you get some of these, trim off the suckers.
They take full coastal sun but in inland areas prefer part day sun.
REGULAR PRICE 5 GALLON $55
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $45
Mention this Blog Only Special for this price. These can be shipped.
They are cold hardy into the mid to upper 20’s F.
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AGAVE VILMORINIANA
OCTOPUS AGAVE
SIMILAR TO A. ATTENUATA BUT CURVED LEAVES
SEMI-DWARF MATURE SIZE
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5G PLANTS
This species of Agave is native to northern Mexico with perhaps
extension into the U.S. It is not a large plant. Mature height is up
to four feet with a similar spread of the leaves. The leaves are thick
and fleshy and soft at the end. There is no terminal hard point to
them. The leaves go out and then curve downward. They are slow
growing, green to blue-green in color. Culturally, they are xerophytic
with low water requirements, are somewhat tropical appearing for an
Agave and like full, hot sun. By the way, they get their common
name b/c of their mature appearance (last photo) that sort of resembles
an octopus.
REGULAR PRICE 5G THIS SPECIES $65
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $50
Easy to ship. Just mention this Special when ordering to get this
price. The next to last photo is c/o
Univ of AZ Pima County website.
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PHILODENDRON RED CONGO
RED AND GREEN COMPANION PLANT
ROSETTE FORM – DOESN’T CLIMB
TEN DAY SPECIAL 2 GALLON SIZE
This is a very desirable Philodendron
that likes filtered light and is quite showy. It's known for
it's prominent red color to the leaf stems nd underside of the leaves.
Plants typically after many years are about 2 feet tall and wide.
Extremely old plants can form a thick trunk and crawl on the ground.
We presently putting on special some 2g (8 inch pot) plants on sale.
They are easy to grow and take temperatures down to about a freeze. They
want filtered light and do poorly in full sun. This is a great
plant for adding color and filling spots on the garden floor.
TEN DAY SPECIAL 2 GALLON $30
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PHILODENDRON XANADU
EXOTIC COMPANION PLANT
TOLERATES SOME COASTAL SUN
BIG AND FULL 15G PLANTS
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5G SIZE
This Philodendron is
actually a hybrid that was commercial created. It is known for its
smaller size with small to medium leaves, deep cuts into individual
leaves and compact overall form. It is very attractive and is not
a climbing plant. We've had this variety before but typically in
small sizes. We just got in a few very nice 5g. They will
take some degree of coastal sun. Inland area growers should put
this in strong filtered light. Cold tolerance is into the upper
20's F.
REGULAR PRICE 5G $65
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $45
Just mention this Special when you purchase for this price.
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MELIANTHUS MAJOR
THE HONEY BUSH
COLD HARDY - MAROON UPRIGHT FLOWERS
TEN DAY
SPECIAL ONE GALLON PLANTS
The Honey Bush plant has green to blue-green
leaves. It is native to South Africa. It mixes nicely with a cycad
garden. They want full sun and get anywhere from six to fifteen feet
tall with a similar width. Flowers are upright, about 18 inches long
and maroon in color. Cold hardiness is into the teens F. They are a
water conserving type of plant. They are also quite easy to grow. The
variety we offer ten to be more blue colored leaves.
TEN DAY SPECIAL 1 GALLON SIZE $30
These should be easy to mail order. The last blossom photo is c/o
Wikipedia.
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ASPERAGUS FERN MYERI
ASPARAGUS DENSIFLORUS "MEYERS"
THE FOXTAIL FERN
CLUMPER - NOT RUNNER!
TEN DAY SPECIAL
5G SIZE
This evergreen fern is native to South Africa
and only gets about one to two feet tall and three to four feet wide.
It doesn't run or take over the garden - it stays as a smaller clump.
It has tight, fluffy green leaves as shown here. When I planted
out my garden 40 years ago, I didn't know the difference. I
planted Asparagus
Fern sprengeri.
What a mistake! It takes over. But, the one shown here
doesn't run or monopolize an area. It remains a nice little clump.
It's really cute, cold hardy to 20 degrees F. and easy to grow. It
likes filtered light or sun along the coast and wants average water.
REGULAR PRICE 5G $45
TEN DAY SPECIAL $35
Remember: Mention this Special for your
discount.
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NEOROGELIA HANNIBAL LECTER
DIFFERENT AND COLORFUL
MEDIUM SIZED MATURE - FILTERED LIGHT OR SOME
SUN
TEN DAY SPECIAL 8 INCH POT SIZE
This hybrid Bromeliad is interesting appearing
and has horizontal reddish-brown bands laying transversely on an olive
green leaf. Apparently it has
Neogogelia tiger in its parentage.
It gets to a maximum height of about 12 inches with a width of 24
inches. It wants strong filtered light or some sun along the coast. It
is near mature in these pots and ready to pup. One interesting thing
about these plants: Note the spines on the proximal leaves.
This is highly unusual for a Neorogelia. These can be
mail ordered and should do fine as an interior plant. It is not easy to
find. This is the first time we've offered it for sale.
TEN DAY SPECIAL 8 INCH POT $45
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THURSDAY, 25 FEBRUARY, 2021

PALM TREE ENCYCLOPEDIA
COMMON NAMES & SPECIES
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DESCRIPTIONS, CULTURE, PHOTOS
We created this resource to help readers quickly find information on
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ENCEPHALARTOS LEHMANNII
A BLUE SOUTH AFRICAN CYCAD
A
LOOK-AROUND AT THE NURSERY
SHOWING SOME NURSERY PLANTS
A few days ago I decided to show some photos of four or five nursery
specimens of this popular South African blue cycad from the Eastern Cape
area. The leaflets of
Encephalartos lehmannii are narrow without any spines on the
leaflets (except the terminal tip). The leaves and crown are very
neat and uniform. Trunks can get to five feet tall maximum, but
one with two to three feet of trunk is at least three to five decades
old. Leaf color in the sun
is intensely blue. Cold hardiness is about 21 to 22 degrees F.
The photos below are of older plants at the nursery.
Caudex sizes range from nine inches to eighteen inches in width,
some with vertical trunk height from age. Note the intense blue
color and the narrow leaflets.
Also note the gold colored “collars” on the caudexes where there
were leaf attachments. These are seen
in several blue South African cycads. We have a very nice
selection of this species from small to large.
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BECCARIOPHOENIX ALFREDII
THE MADAGASCAR PLATEAU COCONUT PALM
MEDIUM SIZES SINGLE TRUNK PALM
HIGHLY SOUGHT AFTER
TEN DAY SPECIAL ON 15G
SIZED PLANTS
This species of exotic palm is from the
island of Madagascar. It is the third of three Beccariophoenix species
described from this palm-loaded country. It is so sought after
because some feel that it's the prettiest species of the three.
And, because it may possess the best cold hardiness. I've
documented other Beccariophoenix species tolerating
temperatures below 25 degrees at our nursery. So, this species may
survive in areas like San Francisco, Phoenix and maybe even warmer parts
of Texas. It grows to a height of about thirty feet and does not
have a crown shaft. Leaves are long and minimally curved.
The crown of leaves are densely placed. Growth rate is medium in
most areas and along the coast it likes sun. This species is hard
to find. We're putting our limited supplies of 15g plants on ten
day special. As you can see from the photos, they are good sized.
For mail order, we should also have smaller sizes available.
REGULAR PRICE 15G THIS
SPECIES $225
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $195
You must mention this Internet-only special when purchasing to get this
price. Limited supplies available. CREDITS: My thanks
to TS at RPS for the habitat photos.
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CHAMAEDOREA PLUMOSA
THE BABY QUEEN PALM
SEVERAL PLANTS PER POT
LOOK BEST IN GROUPS
TEN DAY SPECIAL ON THREE SIZES
For anyone who's looked for this species lately, you realize it's in
very short supply. This is because of a several year shortage of seeds
the past few years. We are pleased to presently three different sizes,
all on sale. All are multiples with at least 3 plants per pot.
This species gets up to about 14 feet height with a green, ringed trunk
about 1.5 inches in diameter. The leaves are plumose or fluffy.
They are quick growing and perfect for narrow planter areas. It
will take full coastal sun. Cold hardiness is into the
mid-twenties F. It can also be used as a houseplant in a bright
area. We’re putting on sale popular sizes of 1, 5 and 15g plants.
REGULAR PRICE 1GALLON $60
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $50 (FIRST ROW OF PHOTOS)
REGULAR PRICE 5 GALLON $100
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON $80 (SECOND ROW OF PHOTOS)
REGULAR
PRICE 15G $195
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15G $175 (THIRD ROW OF PHOTOS)
Mention this Blog Special for your discount at the time of purchase.
NOTE: The last two photos are c/o TS at RPS and Palmpedia.
Also, be aware, we have limited numbers on some sizes.
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DYPSIS DECARYI
THE TRIANGLE PALM
MEDIUM MATURE HEIGHT
THREE SIDED CROWN SHAFT WITH COLOR
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15G AND 25G SIZES
This Madagascar palm is known as the "Triangle Palm" because the crown
shaft has three flat sides. This crown shaft has multiple colors
including purple, silver and black.
It gets to a mature height of about 22 feet in 3 decades.
It loves heat and sun. Leaves are a gray-green color and there is
prominent speckling in the inner crown with dark colors. It is
slow growing. It has a cold tolerance of about 24 degrees F.
The palms on Special are sun and landscape ready. Plant them
tomorrow! These are way too big for mail order.
REGULAR PRICE 15 GALLON $225
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 GALLON $195
REGULAR PRICE 25 GALLON $500
TEN DAY SPECIAL 225 GALLON $400
Remember to mention this Blog Special at the time of purchase. The
15g size is shown in the first row of photos and the 25g in the second
row.
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CLINOSTIGMA SAVORYANUM
THE PACIFIC BEAUTY PALM
ELEGANT AND GORGEOUS SELF-CLEANING PALM
SUPER EXOTIC APPEARANCE
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15G SIZE
This exotic single trunk, crown-shafted species
comes from Bonin Island near Japan. It has
been proven possible to grow this species in warmer
areas of Southern California. It is very
exotic appearing with a prominent green crown shaft.
Interestingly, there are several species of Clinostigma
that can be grown here, but
savoryana is possibly the best and and has been grown by many.
It can potentially get to a height of 30 feet or more and prefers
a sunny location. Cold tolerance is down to about a freeze. This
species is a very exotic pinnate palm and would be one of the more
exotic and unusual of palm types possible in this area
REGULAR PRICE 15G $225
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $195
Remember to mention this Blog Special!
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TRITHRINAX ACANTHICOMA
AKA TRITHRINAX BRASILIENSIS
SPINY TRUNK - MEDIUM SIZE FAN PALM
EASILY TOLERATES INTO THE TEENS F.
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15G SIZE
This single trunk tropical fan palm
is noted mostly for its spiny trunk. The spines are long, randomly
directed and almost needle sized. It is native to South America
and gets to a height of about twenty feet. It likes full sun and
is cold hardy into the mid-teens F. Unlike
Trithrinax campestris,
the leaflet tips on this species are not sharp nor pointed. It is
a medium rate grower.
REGULAR PRICE 15 GALLON $195
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON $170
Remember: Mention this Special when you purchase. The 15
gallon on sale are shown in the first four pictures below. The
fifth photo shows a close up of the trunk of an older nursery plant.
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ARENGA ENGLERI
THE DWARF SUGAR PALM
SEMI-DWARF SUCKERING PALM
VERY COLD HARDY
TEN DAY SPECIAL FIVE GALLON SIZE
This interesting Asian species rarely gets over ten feet tall, suckers,
has Caryota type
leaflets with jagged ends and is silver on the underside of the
leaflets. Its blossoms are super fragrant (a nice treat). It
takes sun or shade in coastal areas and is cold hardy into the upper
teens F. On sale are nice 5 gallon plants (first six photos).
Also shown below are larger nursery plants.
REGULAR PRICE BAND 5 GALLON $100
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON SIZE $80
But, mention this Special to get this price. Easy to mail order.
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TRITHRINAX CAMPESTRIS
BLUE, SUCKERING FAN PALM
VERY COLD HARDY
LIMITED NUMBER OLD SUCKERING
5G
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON SIZE
This South American suckering fan palm comes
from Argentina and Uruguay. From these locations, you might
suspect it could have quite a bit of cold hardiness, and this is the
case with not only this species of Trithrinax,
but of the genus as a whole. Availability of seeds of this species
has been sparse to nonexistent. And, as a young plant, it is quite
slow growing. Consequently, to get a good sized container plant
can take a decade or more. We were fortunate to offer some very
nice 5g plants as shown below. I'd estimate their age at 7 years.
They are dividing and very chunky at the base. They are totally
acclimated to full hot sun and are intensely blue. This is a
perfect selection for someone who lives in an interior area with lots of
heat.
Overall height of this species is up to twenty feet. Multiple
stems are produced, but usually the number is just several. Leaves
are small, typically about two feet wide. The segments of the
leaves are pointed and sharp. Trunks retain old leaf bases but,
like Washingtonia, eventually fall off.
This is a drought tolerant species and can take temperatures well into
the 100's F. and cold tolerance is into the teens. Of note, most
specimens I've seen are blue. The last two photos show a mature
plant that is blue-green in color, probably due to the fact that it's
not getting full sun.
REGULAR PRICE 5G THIS SPECIES $100
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $85
But, remember to mention this special when purchasing to get this price.
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DYPSIS PEMBANA
SUCKERING AND SINGLE TRUNK VARIETIES
MEDIUM SIZE – TAKE COASTAL SUN
TEN DAY SPECIAL 2 GALLON PLANTS
This is a rare, sometimes single trunk and other times suckering palm
from the Island of Pemba. It is one of the rare Dypsis not
from Madagascar. It reaches a height of 30 perhaps 40 feet and has
thin trunks up to about 6 inches thick. Expect a mature height of
20 to 25 feet. It has been found to do quite well in So Cal
coastal sun (unlike some other Dypsis species). Cold
hardiness is into the upper twenties F. Its trunk is gray with
prominent rings. It is cold tolerant to about freezing.
Shown in the first five photos are the two gallon plants we're putting
on special. They are summer repots and not super large.
There are several plants in each pot. So, you can count on having
multiple trunks.
REGULAR PRICE 2 GALLON $65
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE AS
SHOWN $52.50
I'm also showing in the last photo a 25g plant
at the nursery. Photos are c/o A.B.
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DYPSIS AMBOSITRAE
CRITICALLY ENDANGERED PALM FROM MADAGASCAR
WHITE CROWN SHAFT
USUALLY SINGLE TRUNK
TEN DAY SPECIAL ON LIMITED NUMBER OF 5G PLANTS
This extremely rare palm from Madagascar is reported to be
critically endangered with only about ten or less palms
remaining in the wild. It may become extinct in the very
near future. It is typically single trunk but some report
that doubles or even plants with three trunks have been seen.
The trunk is thin and the crown shaft prominently white when
mature. Mature height is about twenty five feet.
It is a great growing palm perfect for Southern CA and tolerates
full sun along the coast. Reported cold tolerance is into
the mid to upper twenties F. I have limited numbers
available. The garden specimens below have been growing
easily in Encinitas, CA. We're putting our limited number
of 5g plants on Special.
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REGULAR PRICE 5G SIZE $100
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON $75
Remember to mention this Special for your discount when you purchase.
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PTYCHOSPERMA ELEGANS
THE SOLITAIRE PALM - NATIVE TO AUSTRALIA
ELEGANT SINGLE TRUNK SPECIES
CROWN SHAFT - THIN TRUNK - MEDIUM HEIGHT
TEN DAY SPECIAL 2 GALLON SIZE
This single trunk palm species is native
to the Northern Territory and Queensland in Australia. It
has a rather thin trunk that typically is six to eight inches
thick. Leaves are about six feet long. The crown
shaft is silver green in color and the leaves are green.
Mature height is about 25 feet on average. It tolerates
temperatures into the 20's F. I've been growing one in my
garden for about 40 years. It's still gorgeous. Some
plant them as small colonies, two or three together. We're
putting our 2g size on special. It's been a while since
we've offered this species or size.
REGULAR PRICE 2G $70
TEN DAY SPECIAL 2G SIZE $60
Remember to mention this Special.
These can be mail ordered.
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PHOENIX ROEBELENII
THE PYGMY DATE PALM
NATURALLY A SINGLE TRUNK PALM
SALE ON TRIPLE PLANTS IN 5 GALLON SIZE
Most people are familiar with this species, the Pygmy Date Palm.
It is naturally a single trunks species. But, they are usually
sold as "triples" - three individual plants in the same pot - so often,
that people think it's a suckering species. And, 99% of plants are
sold as a "multiples". Over a few decades, this species can get to
a height of over ten feet.
They are slow growing.
Triples grow slower than singles.
This species is a type of Date Palm, so it does have spines on
its stems. Growth rate is medium to slow. It likes full sun
and is cold hardy to about 22 degrees F. Of note, it is one of
the least cold hardy of all the Date Palms. Shown here are
some shippable 5 gallon which we’re putting on Special.
REGULAR PRICE 5 GALLON $65
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $45
Remember to mention this Special at the time of purchase to get this
discounted price. And, for mail order customers on the East Coast,
shipping one of these may cost more than the plant itself!
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CARPENTERIA ACUMINATA
TALL, VERY THIN TRUNK
NATIVE TO NORTHERN AUSTRALIA
TEN DAY SPECIAL 1 GALLON SIZE
This is a tall, slender, single trunk pinnate palm from the Northern
Territory in Australia. It can get to 40 feet tall and has
attractive small red fruits. Leaves are gently arching and leaf color
is green. It is crown shafted and trunk diameters are well under a
foot. For Southern CA growers, it can be grown but is not the
easiest palm to try. I think it's because, at best, this palm is
hardy down to a freeze. We do have people who seek it out so we
carry a small number of plants. I’d start it in part day sun and then
let it grow into the sun. Note
that these 1g are much bigger presently than shown here.
REGULAR PRICE 1 GALLON $60
TEN DAY SPECIAL 1 GALLON $50
Remember: Mention this Special!
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ENCEPHALARTOS LANATUS
A RARE BLUE CYCAD FROM SOUTH AFRICA
LOVES HEAT AND SUN – VERY THIN LEAFLETS
TEN
DAY SPECIAL CITRUS POT SIZE
This beautiful South African species of cycad is best known for the
silvery throw of new leaves that it displays. It has a medium
sized trunk, usually to a maximum height of six feet. It does
sucker from the base. Leaves are about three feet long and arching
downward. The leaflets are very narrow and essentially unarmed.
When new leaves emerge they are a brilliant silver in color. I was
absolutely stunned by the beauty of this species the first time I saw a
mature plant throw new leaves. As they age, they become more of a
blue green color.
The native locality for this species experiences
extremes in weather from very high summer heat to definite freezes in
winter. In the garden, this species demands sun. I'd
estimate cold hardiness to be in the low 20's. It is a good
species for those in cooler areas who still get summer heat. .
Shown here is a citrus pot sized plant
that has a caudex of 2.75 inches.
Remember that rare cycads are sold by their caudex size.
We’re offering nice prices on this size.
If you buy one and it’s a bit smaller caudex
size, it’ll cost less.
If it’s bigger, it’ll be more.
REGULAR PRICE CITRUS POT WITH 2.75 INCHES
OF CAUDEX $480
SALE PRICE ONE THIS SIZE $390
Just mention this Special at
the time of purchase. This
size is easy to mail order. The citrus pot size is shown in
the first give photos.
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CYCAS PECTINATA
TALL GREEN ASIAN CYCAD
SOME COLD HARDINESS
TEN DAY
SPECIAL CITRUS POT SIZE
This is the tallest species of the genus
Cycas with
reports from habitat of plants over forty feet tall. It has a wide
distribution spreading from India throughout southeast Asia and into
China. Trunks are medium diameter with swelling at the base. Leaves
are green, 4 to 6 feet long with small armor on the leaf stems. The
appearance of a well grown plant is a lush tropical cycad. It'll take
coastal sun or part day interior sun. Cold hardiness is into the
mid-twenties F. or a bit lower. It is one of the more cold tolerant
plants of the genus. We're offering citrus pot size plants on a Ten Day
Special. Caudex sizes are 4 to 5 inches.
TEN DAY SPECIAL CITRUS POTS THIS SIZE
$250
Note the last 2 photos are of a nursery plant.
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LEPIDOZAMIA PEROFFSKYANA
USER FRIENDLY CYCAD – SPINELESS!
LARGE GREEN CYCAD FOR FILTERED LIGHT OR COASTAL SUN
TEN DAY SPECIAL CITRUS POT SIZE
I enjoy talking about this Australian cycad
species because it is one of my favorites. It is a large cycad
over time with a crown width of eight to ten feet.
I say "user friendly" above because
this is one of the few cycad species that has absolutely no spines -
none of the leaflets, none one the stems. This is a large species
with trunks slowly getting to over ten feet and leaf length typically
six to eight feet or a bit more.
Trunk diameter is usually about 18
inches.
Leaves are green with a smooth
petiole with no spines.
Leaflets are glossy green. It
prefers filtered light or full sun along the coast.
It is easy to grow and has a cold
hardiness into the low 20’s F.
We’re putting our citrus pot on sale.
These have caudexes of four to five
inches.
TEN DAY SPECIAL CITRUS POT THIS SIZE $275
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ENCEPHALARTOS ARENARIUS - BLUE
VARIETY
RARE SOUTH AFRICAN CYCAD
MEDIUM SIZE
MATURE - LIKES COASTAL SUN
STUNNING BLUE TO BLUE-GREEN LEAVES
TEN DAY SPECIAL
BAND SIZE
Encephalartos arenarius is
from the coastal dunes and forest close to Alexandria in the Eastern
Cape. This species is small to medium in mature size. Leaf
length can range from one to two meters (i.e. three to six feet
approximately) depending on cultivar and exposure to sun. Like
many of the Encephalartos from the Eastern Cape, this species is
variable in color, size and leaf type. E. arenarius can range in
color from a dull green to a powdery white color (bearing a likeness to E.
horridus). The plants
we are putting on special are the blue type. To get this color they
will want full sun or an ample amount of sun.
It prefers a well draining soil. Speed of growth of this cycad is
good. You could expect to have a nice garden sized plant from these
seedlings in about ten years. We're
offering band size of the blue variety on sale.
Outdoors in full sun they develop more of the blue color.
These are easy to mail order. I’m also showing gardens plant and
one large nursery specimen below.
REGULAR PRICE
BAND SIZE $75
TEN DAY SPECIAL
BAND SIZE $60
Remember to mention this Blog Special for your discount when you
purchase.
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VRIESEA SANGUINOLENTE
LARGE PURPLE BLACK BROMELIAD
BLACK COLOR TO UNDERSIDE OF LEAVES
BEST GROWN IN FILTERED LIGHT
TEN DAY SPECIAL 8/10 INCH POTS
This is a great bromeliad for filtered light. It gets to quite a large
size with a four foot span when mature. The underside of the leaves is
a purple-black. The top side is a purple green color. They are slow
growing. Blossoms are large, branched and orange in color. This is a
fabulous companion plant and highly recommended.
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SPECIES/SIZE $55
These can be mailed ordered in a good sized box, weather permitting.
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SCHEFFLERA ACTINOPHYLLA
THE UMBRELLA TREE
MEDIUM SIZED TROPICAL EVERGREEN TREE
TEN DAY SPECIAL LARGE 20G SIZE
Schefflera
is a genus of over 500
species. The one presented here is a medium sized tree that can
get to 30 feet tall with a wide crown of green leaves. It has been
known as Tupidanthus in the past. Leaflets are clustered
in groups as shown below. It will flower with a red flower but is
mostly sought after as a foliage plant or tree. It can be shaped
and pruned to control its size. It takes full sun along our coast
and is cold hardy into the mid 20's F. or perhaps colder. The 20g
size on sale has multiple trunks - grown from multiple individual trees.
They are about 10 feet tall in their pots. They are too big for
mail order. Smaller plants are used as a patio or house plant.
REGULAR PRICE 20 GALLON $350
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $275
We only have a few this size but can get 5g as well. The 5th photo
below is a 15g plant. Remember, mention this Special!
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ALOCASIA BLACK STEM
EXOTIC UNDERSTORY COMPANION PLANT
PURPLE-BLACK STEMS
HEART SHADE LEAVES - SEMI-DWARF SIZE
TEN DAY
SPECIAL 5 GALLON SIZE
This tropical companion plant is a customer
favorite because of its unique near black stems and lush tropical
appearance. It has lush green leaves that are a widened arrowhead-shape
with prominent near black ventral veins. Mature height is about five
feet. It wants filtered light and is cold hardy down to about a freeze.
The first six photos show the size we're putting on Special. The last
three photos are of last years 5 gallon size (all sold out presently) so
you can see what these plants will look like by spring. Limited numbers
available.
REGULAR PRICE 5 GALLON $75
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE
$55
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BILBERGIA BATON ROUGE
SUN LOVING, CLUMPING BROMELIAD
TOLERATE SUN
TEN DAY
SPECIAL 5 GALLON CLUMPS
Bilbergia
are a group of Bromeliads that are epiphytic but can survive in the
ground. They are native from areas stretching from Mexico to South
America. Most tolerate full sun. The plants on species are super
attractive and red leafed with white spots on the leaves. They sucker
easily and many that we have are already in sun. As you can see, the
blossoms have mutiple flowers and are formed in clusters. Mature height
is about 2 feet. The plants on special consist of four to five
different plants in 3 or 5 gallon pots.
TEN DAY SPECIAL THESE 3-5 GALON CLUSTERS
$75
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BILBERGIA CASA BLANCA
ANOTHER SUN TOLERANT BROMELIAD
GREEN LEAVES WITH WHITE SPOTS
TEN DAY
SPECIAL 3 OR 5 GALLON CLUSTERS
See Bilbergia
description above. This species has
white spots that are very prevalent and on green leaves. These plants
are also in blossom now. They are a pink-red in color. These also
tolerate part sun and are easy to grow.
TEN DAY SPECIAL THESE 3 OR 5 GALLON
CLUMPS $75
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HIBISCUS TRADEWINDS
YELLOW FLOWER WITH RED -PINK CENTERS
COMPACT ADULT PLANT
TEN DAY SPECIAL ONE GALLON SIZE
Hibiscus tradewinds
is a group of Hibiscus
that have various names and colors. This
variety offered here has yellow blossoms with a red-pink center. They
make a smaller mature tree to about six feet tall and four to five feet
wide. Leaves are green and multiple flowers appear at the ends of
branches. It likes sun or at least half sun and is cold hardy almost to
a freeze. Cool weather prevents bud formation. Plants on sale are 12
to 18 inches tall and forming flowers right now.
TEN DAY SPECIAL ONE GALLON $27.50
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TWO VARIEGATED HIBISCUS
ONE WITH RED FLOWERS, ONE WITH YELLOW
FORM SMALL BUSHES OR TREES
TEN DAY
SPECIAL ONE GALLON PLANTS
Below I am showing you two different variegated
Hibiscus.
1. Variegated
Hibiscus cooperi
- first four photos
2.
Variegated Hibiscus tileaceus hamoe
- photos 6 through 10
All of our
Hibiscus have been propagated from
cuttings off a mother tree. Some have several plants per pot. As most
of you know, Hibiscus
make a bush or small tree. Plants are being grown from temperate to
tropical localities. Leaves are typically green with finely serrated
edges. The two plants on sale are more rare variegated forms but still
have the colorful blossoms. All need adequate sunlight. They do not
like severe cold weather. Cold makes the flower buds drop off. Keep
them damp but not soggy.
TEN DAY SPECIAL EITHER TYPE BELOW $27.50
These can be mail ordered but are sort of fragile
for traveling and no guarantees can be made at this time. Blossom
photos are c/o Wikipedia.
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MONDAY, 22 FEBRUARY, 2021
CARYOTA GIGAS
"THAI MOUNTAIN GIANT", "KING
KONG PALM", "BLACK STEM FISHTAIL"
COMPARISON WITH CARYOTA URENS
Yes, this beautiful large palm from northern
Thailand has been given a lot of common names. I'm showing you today
some boxed size plants of this species. We also have 15g for sale.
But, I thought I'd make a few points about this plant that you may not
know and make some comparisons to Caryota urens:
•It has an extremely thick fat trunk that can get
up to three feet wide (see last photo). This is much thicker than
C. urens.
•Trunk height in Southern California is hardly ever over 35 feet, less
than most of us expected. C. urens can get over 60 feet with
ease.
• It appears to tolerate full sun better than C. urens. By
this I mean it has less brown tipping on the leaflets
• It appears to have a shorter life span than expected, often blossoming
in less than 15 years. This is less than C. urens.
• It has very wide and long leaves, up to fifteen feet in length and
provides good shade underneath. Caryota urens' leaves are
smaller but still quite large.
• It is not as cold hardy as C. urens and will burn in the low
20's F. But, most plants will survive and return from temperatures of
20 degrees f.
• It is quick growing but does not put on vertical height as fast as
Caryota urens.
• If your plant doesn't look good, it's probably from your lack of
giving it adequate water (if there's no cold burn)
• It is the most popular Fishtail Palm presently. In the past, before
this species introduction, C. urens was the most popular. I
think people really like the leaves and leaflet shape..
We presently have a limited availability of this
species but do have some large 20 gallon plants and young small plants.
Photos shown here are only of Caryota gigas.
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ENCEPHALARTOS HORRIDUS
SUPER BLUE SO AFRICAN CYCAD
VARIOUS SIZES AVAILABLE
LOVES SUN ALONG THE COAST
ONE OF MOST POPULAR CYCADS AROUND!
By far, the most popular rare cycad we sell is Encephalartos
horridus. I don't know if it's the gnarly, spiny leaflets that
thrills people. Or, the smaller size. Or, the intense blue color.
But, somehow people love this plant and we can hardly keep them in
stock. It is slow growing, has prominent barbs on the edge of the
leaflets and has a small crown width - usually five feet or less. A two
foot trunk would be about it's maximum caudex height. It can sucker.
Along the coast it likes full sun - in the desert, a few hours. Cold
hardiness is about 22 degrees F. Shown here are a 5g, 25g and some band
sized seedlings. The last two pictures are of garden plants. Of note,
because of this species popularity, we often run out on certain sizes.
You might want to check out an almost identical species, Encephalartos
trispinosus. We have a
good supply of this species.
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PRITCHARDIA
SPECIMEN PALMS FOR SALE
MEDIUM SIZED HAWAIIAN FAN PALM
GREEN LEAVES - TOLERATES COASTAL SUN
TEN DAY SPECIAL HUGE 25G SIZE
This popular type of fan palm native to Hawaii is easy to grow
and typically, over many years, will get to a height of about
twenty feet. We are growing at least five or six species
that have gotten huge in 25 gallon pots. Leaves are
usually green but there is a blue-leafed form. Trunk
diameter is about 8 to 10 inches. Leaves are palmate with
a bit of wave in the cross section.
Along the coast they'll take full sun. Inland areas should
try morning sun or strong filtered light. Cold tolerance
is into the upper twenties F. Some of the 25g we have
shown here is about 12 feet tall in the pot and at least 12
years old. I’d estimate some of them are the size of a 36
inch boxed plant. They are all too big for mail orders but
could be delivered. We have limited numbers available.
The first four photos show one of these beauties and the other
photos are garden pictures.
REGULAR PRICE 25 GALLON THIS
HUGE SIZE $550
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE 25 GALLON
$400
Remember to mention this Special at the time of purchase.
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BRAHEA SPECIES "SUPER SILVER"
NICE 15 GALLON PLANTS
BLUE WITH THINNER TRUNK THAT B. ARMATA
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 GALLON PLANTS
Shown here is a
15 gallon plant of a Brahea species from Mexico that is
presently known as "Brahea species Super Silver".
Undoubtedly someone will describe it in the near future.
Seeds have been available only twice. These plants are
from the first batch that came along. It is a blue plant
but doesn't show the blue until older. It wants full hot
sun and would be perfect for the desert. I suspect the
cold tolerance is similar to Brahea armata, about 15
degrees F. But, compared to the later, this species trunk
is much thinner and it is faster growing. But, the blue
color is just as intense. Limited numbers available.
Mature plant photo below c/o RPS.
REGULAR PRICE 15 GALLON $200
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 GALLON SIZE $170
Remember: Mention this Special to get your Blog Only
discount.
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CHAMAEROPS CERIFERA
NATIVE TO MOROCCO
THE SEMI-DWARF "BLUE MED FAN"
FULL HOT SUN - EXTREMELY COLD HARDY
SUPER OLD 15G PLANTS
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15G 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. The plants on special here are nice 15g
plants. They'd be difficult to ship and for mail order customers,
consider the 5g size. As seen, they are suckering out with a nice
sized primary trunk. We do
sell boxed plants if needed on special order.
REGULAR PRICE 5G $195
TEN DAY SPECIAL THESE LARGE 5G $165
Remember: Mention this Special for your discount. Can be shipped
or delivered. The last photo is by TS at RPS.
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RHOPALOSTYLIS CHEESEMANII
MEDIUM SIZED PINNATE PALM WITH CROWN SHAFT
FROM
ROUL ISLAND
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 GALLON SIZE
Rhopalostylis cheesemanii is
from Roul Island as opposed to Norfolk Island, the home of R. baueri.
It reportedly has darker brown tomentum on the crown shaft and petioles
compared to R.
baueri and
the fruits are larger in size. But, the most remarkable thing is
that some enthusiasts have noticed is that it is a more aggressive
grower in Southern California. In fact, opposed to R.
baueri,
it has been known to do quite well in full sun right along the coast.
It is a medium sized pinnate palm with a mature height of 25 to 30 feet
and crown shafted. The trunk is about 8 inches thick or a bit
more.
Although you can't see it below, it has a a dark petiole. Be aware
that many people feel this should be considered a sub-variety of Rhopalostylis
baueri.
Some have reported that the crown shaft can take on a purple color.
We are putting very nice 15 gallon plants on sale
REGULAR PRICE 15 GALLON $200
SALE PRICE 15 GALLON
$180
The 8th photo is c/o cloudforest.com website.
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LIVISTONA LANGINOSA
THE WOOLY LIVISTONA
TALL, THINNER TRUNK
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 G SIZE
This single trunk fan palm is native to northeastern Australia. It has
previously been referred to as the Cape River Livistona. Formal
description was first done by John Dowe in 1998 - followed by other
revisions. It gets to heights above thirty feet with a trunk diameter
of 10 to 18 inches. In habitat it tolerates hot and arid conditions.
It is a full sun species with cold hardiness to at least the low 20's
F. We're putting our 15 gallon sized plants on special. These are
large for mail order but it can be done.
REGULAR PRICE 15G $195
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $165
Just mention this Blog Special for your discount. The first habitat
photo is c/o Darrel Oconnor Palmpedia and the second by John Dowe c/o
Palm Specialist Group
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TRACHYCARPUS FORTUNEI
THE WINDMILL PALM
ONE OF THE MOST COLD HARDY PALMS
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON PLANTS
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.
To get an overhead canopy of leaves may take one
about ten years. Mature, they get to a height of 20 feet or
more. 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.
We’re putting a very shippable 5g size on special.
REGULAR PRICE 5 GALLON $75
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $45
Remember to mention this Special at the time or purchase.
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BRAHEA ARMATA
THE MEXICAN BLUE FAN PALM
BLUE HESPER PALM
VERY BLUE COLORED LEAVES – SLOW GROWING
TEN DAY SPECIAL 2 GALLON SIZE PLANTS
This species of blue fan palm is not only known for its intense blue
color but also for the fact that it is extremely cold hardy. It
goes down to about 16 degrees. It is native to Mexico,
specifically to Baja Mexico. It prefers dry heat and is a challenge to
grow in humid areas. Mature plants take 30 years or more to reach
a height of 20 to 25 feet. The trunks are stout but clean. These
25g plants have nice color and are sun acclimated. They are
begging to be planted into someone's garden. This species is also
very drought tolerant. The plants we are putting on special are
intensely blue 2 gallon plants, large for their containers. The plants
on special are shown in the first five photos.
These would be easy to mail order and are extremely cold hardy.
REGULAR PRICE 2 GALLON $65
TEN DAY SPECIAL 2 GALLON $52.50
Just mention this Blog Special to get this nice discount. I’m also
showing a photo of our very nice 15 gallon plants with equally intensive
blue color.
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SABAL PRINCEPS
SYNONYMOUS WITH SABAL BERMUDANA
HUSKY CARIBBEAN FAN PALM
GREEN TO BLUE GREEN LEAVES
TEN DAY SPECIAL BAND SIZE
This species of fan palm, according to some taxonomists, may be the same
as Sabal Bermudana,
native to Bermuda. We got the seeds from a botanical garden and
are keeping the same name as called by that garden. It gets an 18
to 24 inch thick trunk and has wide green leaves. It can reach
maximum heights of greater than fifty feet, loves sun and heat and is
cold hardy into the teens F. Our band sizes are nicely sized for
their container and on sale.
REGULAR PRICE BANDS $50
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $37.50
Remember: Mention this Blog Only Special for your discounted price
when you purchase. Below I am showing you a large boxed plant in
addition to two garden specimens.
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ZAMIA FURFURACEA
THE CARDBOARD CYCAD
SMALL, SEMI-DWARF SPECIES
TEN DAY SPECIAL 7G PLANTS
Recently we got in some very nice 7g Zamia furfuracea that I'm
putting on special. This species is native to south-eastern Mexico. It
is a semi-dwarf species. Some clones don't get over three feet tall.
Others can get to head height but this is rare. It has stiff ,small
green leaflets. They are typically oval or an elongated oval in shape.
There are no spines on the leaflets and minimal spines on the stems. A
typical leaf length is two to three feet when mature. In sun the color
is a light green. The leaflets are a bit hairy as well. Plants sucker
and form small clumps.
Classically, this species is meant for part day sun or strong
filtered light. Along the coast many grow them in full sun. This gives
a smaller, more compact clump. Cold hardiness is into the lower 20's
F. The plants we have about six inch caudexes.
On these sale plants, some are clusters and some are large primary
caudexes. All are nice and can be shiped.
REGULAR PRICE THESE 7G PLANTS $200
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS BATCH 7G $140
Just mention this Special when purchasing to get this price.
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ZAMIA FISCHERI
AKA ZAMIA VASQUEZII
DWARF GREEN MEXICAN CYCAD
CONES AT A SMALL SIZE - NEVER OVER 3 TO FOUR FEET TALL
TEN DAY SPECIAL CIT POT SIZE
This is small Mexican cycad with stems typically under one foot
tall in size and leaves green in color and up to three feet long,
sometimes shorter. It usually holds about five or so leaves,
sometimes more. It is a variable species and leaflets can be
lanceolate or wedge shaped. Leaflets are quite thin in texture and
have soft spines on the margins. Overall, this species has a
"fern-like" appearance and would not be considered spiny. The
names "vasquezii" replaced the more commonly known name of "fischeri"
in the past fifteen years or so. I'm showing two plants below that
are in citrus pot containers with caudexes of between 3 and 5 inches.
Several we have are in cone. The last two photos show garden
plants. The first one shown is super full and about an estimated
50 years old.
REGULAR PRICE CIT POT THIS SPECIES, THIS SIZE $250
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $200
Remember: Mention this Special for your discounted price!
These can be mail ordered, weather permitting.
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SUPER UNUSUAL ENCEPHALARTOS HYBRID
F2 HYBRID WITH E. WOODII POLLEN
ENCEPHALARTOS (E. NATALENSIS X E. WOODII) X
(ENCEPHALARTOS HORRIDUS X E. WOODII)
CHANCE FOR "WOODII" LIKE CYCAD
TEN DAY SPECIAL CITRUS POT SIZE
This should prove to be one of the most
interesting hybrid Encephalartos
available on the market. It is an F2 hybrid. These were done from
domestic plants in Southern California. The hybridizer took pollen from
the E. horridus x woodii
to pollinate a receptive female of
E. natalensis x woodii. As most
know, E. woodii
is extinct in the wild and only male plants are known to exist.
E. horridus x woodii
(Encephalartos "horwood")
is one of the most sought after hybrids around. I've shown multiple
photos of the plants on Special as well as close up photos of the leaves
of both parents. Respect that since this is a backcross of two parents
with woodii blood that it may be one of the more "woodii-appearing"
hybrids on the market nowadays. It'll want full sun and be cold hardy
to the low 20's F.
TEN DAY SPECIAL CITRUS POTS THIS
HYBRID $110
I have limited numbers available. They'll not
last long.
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DWARF
CRINUM LILY
PINK FLOWERS IN SPRING
WIDE GREEN LEAVES - MATURE ABOUT 2 FEET TALL
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON SIZE
We have available a gardener favorite with nice 5g size of a
Crinum Lily which has nice pink blossoms in spring and summer.
This is a dwarf species with foliage height not over about two feet.
They have wide green soft leaves and the plants sucker to form small
clumps. They are reliable growers. These can take some sun and have
been successful for almost all that buy them. When they blossom, you'll
love them. The photos of the blossoms show how pretty they are - wide
petals and clusters of flowers. With age the blossoms can turn more of
a white color.
REGULAR PRICE 5G $60
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5G $45
Remember: Mention this Blog Special when you purchase
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ORANGE CLIVIA
CLIVIA MINIATA
SPRING BLOOMER -
THROWING FLOWERS RIGHT NOW
TEN DAY SPECIAL ALMOST BLOOMING 1G PLANTS
Clivia are one
of everyone's favorites for Spring. This is because they reliably
blossom this time of year in our locality. The plants shown here are
the orange variety. They have huge blossoms that come on in the
spring. These are starter plants and will definitely be much bigger
next year in the garden. At that point you'll get several clusters of
blossoms on long stalks. They like filtered light and are cold hardy to
the low 20's F. Of note, we also have older large clumps in 5g pots
that have at least five or more blossoming plants.
REGULAR PRICE ORANGE 1 GALLON $25
TEN DAY SPECIAL
THIS SIZE $17.50
Just mention this Special when purchasing to get the discount
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BIRDS NEST ANTHURIUM
ANTHURIUM HOOKERI
A PERFECT UNDERSTORY COMPANION PLANT
SEMI-DWARF - LEATHERY, DARK GREEN LEAVES
TEN
DAY SPECIAL NICE 5 GALLON PLANTS
Enthusiasts are always looking for attractive companion plants that
don't get too big. Shown here is what's called the "Birds Nest" Anthurium.
Most of these plants are felt to either be the species Anthurium
hookeri or
a hybrid of it. They are good for filtered light situations and
rarely get over six feet tall. The leaves are long, wide and very
thick to the touch. Their leaf surface is wavy. The 5 gallon
I’m putting on special are well sized with 2.5 to 3 foot leaves.
They are ready to plant.
Cold hardiness is into the mid-twenties F. Flowers are red,
as are the tiny seeds. These plants are real winner and you
can’t go wrong with them. I
can mail order these plants.
And, some have grown them as interior plants.
REGULAR PRICE 5 GALLON $85
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $65
If you have filtered light in the garden or patio, you’ll not
regret getting this species.
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GASTERIA SPECIES
THE HUMMINGBIRD LILY
SHADE TOLERANT SUCCULENT - IN FLOWER NOW
DEFINITELY WILL ATTRACT HUMINGBIRDS
TEN DAY SPECIAL 8 INCH BLOSSOMING PLANTS
These Hummingbird Lilies are a type of
Gasteria.
After doing my research, the leaves and plant resemble
Gasteria flow.
But, the latter are shorter triangular leaves that come to a point.
This species has longer thick dark green leaves with white spots that
have more of a rounded tip. They produce long protruding pink blossoms
that the hummingbirds love. They are going into flower right now. They
prefer strong filtered light or just a bit of sun. If put into sun the
leaves get more of a blue color. These have a cold hardiness below a
freeze.
TEN DAY SPECIAL THESE 8 INCH PLANTS
$45
These can be mail ordered, weather permitting.
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AECHMEA BLUE TANGO
ABSOLUTELY STUNNING HUGE PURPLE-BLUE BLOSSOM
MAKES LARGE PLANT FOUR FEET ACROSS
TEN DAY
SPECIAL THIS VERY RARE BROMELIAD
This fabulous larger Bromeliad species is known
for it's spectacular purple-blue blossom with pink inner colors. It is
a large 18 inch blossom protruding above the plant. Foliage is green
and mature size of the plant is up to four feet across. This is a very
rare and hard to find hybrid plant. This is the first time we've had
this Bromeliad. The last photo is by the National Garden Association.
DISCOUNTED PRICE THIS BROMELIAD $135
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ALOCASIA SUMO
AN EXOTIC ELEPHANT EAR WITH SOME COLD HARDINESS
DARK STEMS - PURPLE VEINS ON THE UNDERSIDE
TEN DAY
SPECIAL 5 GALLON PLANTS
This exciting and super attractive
Alocasia
hybrid is getting very sought after. It has purple stems and rather
large upright leaves that are green with a purple hue and purple veins
on the underside. It is a cross between
A. portora
and A. purple cloak.
It is said to grow in zone 7B and even being
grown by folks in the SF Bay area. Mature height is six feet or a bit
more. It can take partial coastal sun or perhaps full sun right near
the Ocean. These plants will be double their size by the end of
summer. The 6th through the 9th photos show plants from late last
summer that looked like the sale plants last winter.
TEN DAY SPECIAL THESE 5G PLANTS $50
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CHAMAEDOREA TENELLA
SUPER CUTE DWARF UNDERSTORY PALM
SIMPLE, UNDIVIDED LEAVES
A REAL COLLECTOR ITEM
This is an adorable small, single trunk,
understory palm from Southern Mexico that is typically about two feet
tall. In habitat, it has been known to attain a height of three to four
feet. Trunks are quite thin, usually about a quarter of an inch thick.
Leaves are complete (simple) with no divided leaflets. It is closely
related to Chamaedorea
geonomiformis, just smaller. The lumping type taxonomists must
drool at the possibility of someday lumping the two together. It is
rarely seen on the market. Recently we got in about five of these and
they sold the same day. But, I still wanted to show them to you. It
wants filtered light and has a cold hardiness somewhere in the
mid-twenties F. Because of its rarity, little is offered about culture
in reference books. Anticipate in the future that, from time to time,
we'll have small plants available.
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ARCHONTOPHOENIX PURPUREA
THE PURPLE CROWN SHAFT KING PALM
VERY BEAUTIFUL - GOOD GROWER
TRIPLES! – THREE PLANTS PER POT
TEN DAY SPECIAL TRIPLE 15 GALLON SIZE
The native home of Archontophoenix purpurea is the Mt. Lewis
mountain range in Queensland, Australia. This species is known for
the purple color to the crown shaft. It is found at an elevation
up to 4000 feet. Mature height is quoted to be over fifty feet,
but in habitat and culture I didn't see one this tall. For types
of King Palms, this species is stated to have the thickest trunk.
I don't think I agree with this and feel A. maxima is thicker.
Most I've seen have a trunk diameter of twelve inches or somewhat more.
Cold hardiness is about 25 degrees F. It takes full coastal sun.
The degree of purple in the crown shaft is variable but never "lollipop"
purple. The underside of the leaves is silver and there is ramenta
hairs only on this side. On younger plants the leaf bases and leaf
stem tend to have a yellow color. I'm showing our triple 15g size
which we're putting on a Ten Day Special. This size is shown in
the first two rows of photos. We also have other sizes of this
species for sale.
REGULAR PRICE TRIPLES IN 15 GALLON $200
TEN DAY SPECIAL TRIPLES IN 15 GALLON $180
Remember to mention this Blog Only Special when you purchase to get this
discount.
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WODYETIA BIFURCATA
THE FOXTAIL PALM
MULTIPLES – SEVERAL PLANTS IN EACH POT
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 GALLON MULTIPLES
The Foxtail Palm, Wodyetia bifuracata, is native to Queensland,
Australia and is a single trunk palm. It gets to about twenty-five
feet height, has fluffy plumose leaves, is crown shafted as shown and is
natively a single trunk palm.
It loves heat and sun. Cold tolerance is 22 to 24 degrees
F. It’s been difficult lately to find them with any size.
The plants below were imported into CA. They nicely sizes but
there are three to five plants per pot.
I’m showing one of these in its pot as well as a few photos of
multiple Foxtails planted together in a garden.
The plants on sale are in 15g pots and about 9 to 10 feet tall in
their container. This
species wants full sun, enjoys heat and is cold hardy to about 22
degrees F. Trunks of this
species are rather narrow for their mature height and the crown shaft is
a silver-green color. For
those who like crown shafted palms that have full heads of leaves, these
might work well for you.
REGULAR PRICE THESE 15 GALLON MULTIPOLES $225
TEN DAY SPECIAL THESE 15 GALLON MULTIPLES $195
Remember: Mention this Blog Special when you purchase.
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CHAMAEDOREA RADICALIS
TRUE TRUNK-LESS, DWARF FORM
NEVER GETS OVER SIX FEET TALL
SHADE PALM - QUITE COLD HARDY
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 GALLON SIZE
Previously I discussed the trunking form of this
species. What I'm showing today is the true dwarf form that never
forms a trunk and never gets over six feet tall. It is native to
Mexico. It grows in filtered light but can tolerate some sun along
the coast. Compared to the trunking form, you'll note the leaflets
are darker green and wider. Blossoms often protrude above the
leaves when it's in flower. Cold hardiness is the upper teens F.
It grows great in cooler areas like the SF Bay area. We have a few
15g which we're putting on sale.
REGULAR PRICE 15 GALLON $200
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $175
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BISMARCKIA NOBILIS
STUNNING BLUE FAN PALM FROM MADAGASCAR
POPULAR, BLUE, STATELY AND BEAUTIFUL!
TEN DAY SPECIAL NICE 25 GALLON SIZE
All the time customers are seeking out
Bismarckia, especially for mail orders to other states. We
have available some 15 gallon plants of this species that can be mail
ordered. But, we don't have too many. For several decades
we've been growing this stunning blue fan palm from Madagascar.
These are the blue form. You’ll note that there’s some purple
color to the leaves and stems. This is because they were outdoor grown
and saw cold weather into the twenties F. But, this is the blue form as
only the blue ones seem to show purple with cold. As they grow,
all leaves remain blue. Mature specimens in their native habitat reach
heights of over forty feet. Trunk diameter can reach 18 inches or
a bit more. Leaf width can be up to eight feet.
This is a very attractive palm and should be given room in the garden to
show it off. It prefers full, hot sun. Many people in desert
locations have found they can grow it. Cold tolerance is about 22
degrees, although plants seeing colder have come back from injury.
Shown are our 25 gallon plants on special.
REGULAR PRICE 25 GALLON SIZE $550
TEN DAY SPECIAL 25 GALLON SIZE $475
Remember: Mention this Special for this price. Limited
numbers available.
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BISMARCKIA SPECIES
MAYOTTE ISLAND
THE GREEN BISMARCKIA
A BISMARCKIA BUT WITHOUT THE BLUE COLOR
VERY ATTRACTIVE, LARGER GREEN FAN PALM
TEN DAY SPECIAL OLD
15G SIZED PLANTS
One of the favorite characteristics of Bismarckia is the blue
color to the leaves. But, there is a green variety on the island of
Madagascar. At another location, there is an endemic green Bismarckia known
as the "Mayotte Island" form. There is very little published about
these green forms of the Bismarck Palm. It likes sun and is probably
cold hardy into the low 20's F. Most feel it's not quite as cold hardy
as the blue form. On these green Bismarckias, often you'll see
red in the leaf stem or a hint of it on the leaves. Of course, this is
a full sun palm. This is a very rare palm to find as everyone seeks out
the blue type. But, we have this more rare green form and have found
they are showing nice cold hardiness to the low 20's F. The plant shown
below is about twelve years old. We have a handful of them.
REGULAR PRICE 5G $225
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15G SIZE $185
Remember to mention this Blog Special for this discounted price.
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CHAMAEDOREA MICROSPADIX
SMALLER TYPE OF BAMBOO PALM
GREEN LEAVES – VERY THIN TRUNKS
BRIGHT RED FRUIT
NEAR MATURE 15 GALLON – TEN DAY SPECIAL
This shade loving species is sought after for several reasons:
It doesn't get too tall, rarely over 8 feet tall
It suckers and forms a nice clump
It has good cold tolerance into the upper teens F.
Leaves are sometimes iridescent and a blue color on their underside
It is a type of Bamboo Palm. Trunks are very thin, sometimes just a
quarter of an inch. Leaves are short, usually 2 to 3 feet.
On the females with pollination, you’ll get super red but small
fruits. It prefers filtered
light, doesn’t get very tall and is cold hardy into the upper teens F.
It also makes an ideal patio or
interior palm.
We are presently offering near mature 15g plants on special.
REGULAR PRICE 15 GALLON $225
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $185
Just mention this special when purchasing to get this price. The 15g
size is shown in the first 5 photos. The last photo is a 25 gallon
nursery plant.
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PINANGA CORONATA
SUPER BEAUTIFUL IVORY CANE PALM
SUCKERING FILTERED LIGHT EXOTIC PALM
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON SIZE
This exotic suckering pinnate palm is native to Sumatra, Java and
Sulawesi. It has thin trunks that can have a blonde color.
Leaves are somewhat narrow, green in color with an unarmed petiole.
Mature height in CA is usually about twelve feet although in the tropics
they get much taller. They like filtered light but can take a bit
of morning sun. Too much sun here will burn them. Cold
hardiness is into the upper 20's F. I had a mature specimen that
produced large numbers of purple fruit for years. This species is
similar to Pinanga kuhlii but
has more repetitive regular leaves and less mottling to the leaflets.
Of note, some taxonomists consider these two species synonymous.
Shown here are some 5 gallon plants which we’re putting on
special.
REGULAR PRICE 5 GALLON $100
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $80
Remember to mention this Blog Only Special to get your discount at the
time of purchase.
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PRITCHARDIA MARTII
HAWAIIAN FAN PALM
MEDIUM SIZE - RUSTY UNDERSIDE
TO LEAVES
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON SIZE
This Hawaiian Fan
Palm is native to the island of Oahu in HI and typically gets to a
height of ten to fifteen feet in Southern CA but can attain heights to
thirty feet in habitat. It is a single trunk palm with a trunk
diameter of about a foot. Leaves are green and rather flat.
Their underside has a rusty brown or copper color secondary to tomentum
hairs. It tolerates full sun along the coast. Far inland
areas should give it limited sun. Cold tolerance is into the
mid-twenties F. It is a somewhat difficult species to find.
The 5g we're putting on special are not overly large and were summer
repots. These can be mail ordered, weather permitting.
REGULAR PRICE 5G $100
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5G SIZE $75
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BASSELINIA ERIOSTACHYS
DESIRABLE SMALLER PALM FROM NEW CALEDONIA
SINGLE TRUNK AND CLUSTERING
THIN TRUNK, PURPLE CROWN SHAFT
TEN DAY
SPECIAL 2 GALLON SIZE
This species of understory palm is endemic to
many areas of New Caledonia where it grows at sea level and in
mountainous areas. It is both single trunk and suckering in form.
Stems are small and prominently ringed. The crown shaft is often a
purple color. Mature height is typically under ten feet. Leaves are
slightly arching and leaflets are green and of irregular width, often
wider at the terminal portion of the leaf. This palm is being grown in
Southern California and New Zealand. It wants filtered light or a bit
of sun, no more. Cold tolerance is unknown but apparently down to near
a freeze.
TEN DAY SPECIAL 2 GALLON SIZE $65
The mature photo below is by an unknown author
c/o Palmpedia.
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BASSELINIA PANCHERI
RARE SINGLE TRUNK EXOTIC
PALM FROM NEW CALEDONIA
MEDIUM SIZE MATURE - DARK
OR BLACK CROWN SHAFT
TEN DAY SPECIAL 2 GALLON PLANTS
This super exotic single trunk pinnate palm is
native to New Caledonia and is being grown by some enthusiasts in
Sothern California. It is very slow growing and has a mature height of
eight to ten feet. The crown shaft is often dark in color, sometimes
speckled or has faint linear lines. The trunk is 2 to 4 inches and
leaflets are wide. Leaves have the appearance of being solid but they
are divided into wide leaflets. This palm should be grown in filtered
light. It has a cold tolerance down to about a freeze. Also understand
that this species is very slow growing - so be patient. We're offering
three year old 2 gallon plants here. These were repotted this past
summer into 2 gallon pots.
REGULAR PRICE 2 GALLON $85
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $60
Remember: Mention this Special!
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CYCAS
PANZHIHUAENSIS
RARE GREEN CHINESE CYCAD
EXCELLENT COLD HARDINESS
MEDIUM SIZE MATURE
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15
GALLON PLANTS
This is a rare green cycad from China. It
is different than the Sago Palm - smaller and, to me, more attractive.
Leaf color is green to blue green. It tolerates coastal sun and is
cold hardy into the upper teens F. Some feel it's one of the most
cold hardy cycads in the world - even better than the Sago Palm.
Mature height should be about eight feet. They can sucker, but
much less than the Sago. Leaflets are narrow without armor except
on the tips (pointed).
The 15 gallon plants shown have caudexes in the
four to five inch range. We also have larger and smaller plants
for sale. The special is for the size shown (as cycads are sold by
caudex size, not pot size).
REGULAR PRICE THIS SIZE CAUDEX $450
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $325
This size can be shipped or delivered.
Remember, mention this Special when you purchase.
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ENCEPHALARTOS
NUBIMONTANUS
SUPER RARE BLUE SOUTH AFRICAN
CYCAD
MEDIUM SIZE MATURE - TOLERATES
COASTAL SUN
TEN DAY SPECIAL BAND SIZED
SEEDLINGS
This species very rare blue
cycad is endemic to the Limpopo province, South Africa.
It can be found at high elevations in the mountains
(around one thousand meters), in low deciduous forest
and precipitous slopes and cliff (in partial and full
sun). The species is almost gone in the wild,
populations are small and scattered. It is among the
species located in the Transvaal region of South Africa,
and is highly sought after.
This is a small to medium sized species. Leaf length
can range between one to two meters, and stems can reach
a height of two and a half to three meters with ancient
plants. As the name would suggest, the leaves tend to
be a bluish gray, but they can vary in that color from a
blue/green color to a powdery white and everything
in-between. The leaflets and petioles are mildly armed
and can be almost completely unarmed in some cases.
Plant
Size: This This cycad is a small
to medium sized species. Leaf length can range between
one to two meters, and stems can reach a height of two
and a half to three meters with ancient plants. As the
name would suggest, the leaves tend to be a bluish gray,
but they can vary in that color from a blue/green color
to a powdery white and everything in-between.
In coastal and inland areas,
this plant prefers full sun, but can tolerate partial
sun. For desert areas, I could recommend partial sun or
filtered light. We are offering strong seedlings in
band containers at a discount. The last row of photos
shows larger nursery plants.
REGULAR PRICE BAND SIZE $125
TEN DAY SPECIAL
BAND SIZE $95
Remember to mention this Blog Special for this discount
at the time of purchase.
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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.
They are gorgeous.
REGULAR PRICE THESE 15 GALLON PLANTS $400
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS GROUP OF CYCADS $240
This is a great buy. But, remember to mention this Special for
your discount when you purchase. Mail order possible.
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ENCEPHALARTOS ARENARIUS X
TRISPINOSUS
DIFFERENT HYBRID TWO SOUTH AFRICAN CYCADS
SHOULD BE AN
INTERESTING BLUE MATURE PLANT
TEN DAY SPECIAL BAND SIZE SEEDLINGS
Recently we have been offering some very unusual
Encephalartos hybrids. But, we still carry the pure species
almost all the time. This hybrid comes from two South African species.
Both parents are native to the Eastern Cape region of RSA. Male pollen
of trispinosus was used to fertilize the female cone of E.
arenarius. Both parents had blue color. The offspring should
produce a small to medium sized adult blue plant with hybrid vigor,
curved leaves and leaflets with prominent lobes/spines. It should be
very attractive. It'll want full sun along the coast and be cold hardy
to about 22 degrees F. This is the first time we have offered this
hybrid.
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS HYBRID $55
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THE MOOSEHORN FERN
PLATYCERIUM SUPERBUM
GROWS EPIPHYTICALLY
MOUNT ON WOOD OR TREE TRUNK
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE AS SHOWN
Platycerum are
a type of fern that we know as the "Staghorn Fern". But, the
normal type you see, P. bifurcatum, has deer antler types of
leaves. They are narrow and reach out from the attaching shield.
There's another type known as the "Moosehorn Fern",
Platycerium superbum, where
the leaves are entire, stretching across the width of the plant.
Collectors call this the "shield". These leaves can get up to six feet
across. They are not easy to find. The standard Staghorn is
not difficult to locate. Both are an epiphytic type of plant that
can be mounted on a tree trunk or grown on a wooden base.
They are easy to care for but you don't want to let them go dry. I
water them by just spraying with a hose (get the water above like it was
rain) and occasionally give them some liquid fertilizer mixed into the
water. They can take a bit of sun or strong filtered light.
Cold hardiness is typically into the mid to perhaps low twenties F.
We get these in from time to time and presently have several for sale
that are about 12 to 14 inches across as shown here. Below I'm
also showing the Moosehorn in a tree. The 8th photo is c/o
loragreatlakes.info website
REGULAR PRICE THIS SIZE $180
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $150
Remember: Mention this
Special to get this price when you purchase.
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PLATYCERIUM BIFURCATUM
THE STAGHORN FERN
EPIPHYTIC FERN FOR GROWING ON TREE TRUNKS, WALLS OR POSTS
OVER MANY YEARS FORMS A LARGE CLUSTER OF PLANTS
TEN DAY SPECIAL WOOD MOUNTED PLANTS
This species is different than the Moosehorn Fern shown above.
It is native to Australia.
The leaves tend to be protruding out from the shield and branch
or bifurcate. They are green
in color and form spores on the underside of the leaves.
Like the Moosehorn, you have to not let them go dry. Make sure
you water them as if it was rain – from above so the water goes behind
the shield. These plants
are about five years old and mounted on wood. They have a hook on
the back for hanging. Or, they can be attached to a tree trunk or
branch as shown below. Also, give them some soluble fertilizer
from time to time. I've even heard they like old bananas. The
plants on special are mounted to wood planks. They'd be hard to
ship but it can be done. This species likes filtered light or a little
sun. It's cold hardy probably into the upper twenties F.
TEN DAY SPECIAL THESE PLANTS AS
SHOWN $65
Just mention this Blog Special for this price when
you purchase.
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HOLLY FERN
CRYTOMIUM FALCATUM
LOW PROFILE GREEN FERN
STIFF, SLIGHTLY PRICKLY LEAFLETS
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 GALLON SIZE
I've never presented this fern but we do sell
them at our nursery. Shown below is a 15 gallon plant. It's
native to Asia and has two foot long leaves that arch downwards and have
stiff, dark green prickly leaflets. Plants tend to be wider than
they are tall. It can be used as a border planting or ground
cover. It prefers shade but can take some coastal sun - but not
full sun in most areas. Shown is a 15g plant but we have smaller
sizes.
REGULAR PRICE 15 GALLON $135
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $100
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ALOCASIA PORTORA
GREAT COMPANION PLANT FOR COASTAL SUN
DARK STEM – LARGE GREEN LEAVES
THIS SPECIES HAS BEEN OUT OF STOCK FOR SIX MONTHS
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 GALLON SIZE
Alocasia are a rather large
group of broad leaved suckering plants that are native to Asia and
tropical areas of Australia. Most produce rhizomes or tubers and
produce suckers at the base of the primary plant. All have exotic
and broad leaves that come in an assortment of sizes and colors.
Most have prominent veins as shown below. All are exotic and
appealing. There are about eighty natural species in the wild and
even more hybrids.
The species I’m putting on special below is Alocasia portora.
It has large green “elephant ear” shaped leaves.
The undersides are green as well with prominent yellow veins.
Leaves can get about 3 feet long and point upwards.
This species can take full coastal sun or part sun.
It’s cold hardy into the upper 20’s F.
The 15g on sale were repotted late fall and should boom in their
containers once spring gets here. They are shown in the first
six photos.
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS BATCH 15G ALOCASIA PORTORA $120
Note: The last row of photos are of 15 that we had last
summer. This is what the plants on sale will look like by this
coming summer.
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THURSDAY, 18 FEBRUARY, 2021
CYCADS WITH UPRIGHT LEAVES
RARE NURSERY SPECIMENS OF GOOD SIZE
PLANT AGES 20 TO 100 YEARS!
AN ASSORTMENT OF CYCAD SPECIES
Many times consumers or businesses want cycads
where the leaves go up rather than "out". This is usually because they
have a specific need to have plants with a crown of leaves that is more
vertical than horizontal. Obviously, this keeps leaves from blocking
people walking by the plant. So, with this in mind, we took photographs
of some of our cycads with upright leaves. Realize that many species do
this naturally - have leaves with a more upright orientation. Other
species will be upright on their new throws of leaves and then upright
leaves relax down as the next swirl emerges. To maintain upright leaves
one would remove the lower, older swirls of leaves. The photos here are
not a complete list of such plants but will give the reader an idea of
what I'm talking about.
Photos Shown Below Mostly Taken at Our Nursery:
Ceratozamia robusta,
several plants showing upright leaves
Dioon mejiae,
several nursery plants with upright leaves
Dioon merolae,
a 100 year old cycad with 2 feet of vertical trunk, upright leaves
Dioon holmgrenei,
several plants showing new leaves are upright
Encephalartos altensteinii,
new leaves on these plant go upright. Older leaves may lay down
somewhat.
Encephalartos gratus,
several plants showing upright leaves
Encephalartos kisambo,
note the upright character of the leaves
Encephalartos natalensis,
like some others, new leaves upright, old leaves hang down
Encephalartos transvenosus,
similar with newer leaves upright
Encephalartos villosus,
several nursery plants, all with upright leaves
Encephalartos whitelockii,
naturally upright leaves on all these great nursery cycads
ONLY A PARTIAL LIST - ARE MANY OTHERS WITH
UPRIGHT LEAVES
As most of you know, we have a great selection of mature rare cycads -
probably one of the best selections in the country. What you may not
know is how actively we work with architects on getting these great
plants into venues where many people see them. This includes botanical
gardens, theme parks, public plantings, museums, parks, etc. But, we
have enough inventory so that even enthusiasts like perhaps yourself can
enjoy them as well. With over 25,000 rare cycads available, from
seedlings to many huge coning sized plants, there's something of every
size for everyone.
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ALOCASIA "BLACK
STEM"
UNDERSTORY EXOTIC COMPANION PLANT
SUPER COOL BLACK STEMS
LIMITED NUMBERS
From a private grower we have gotten in this
really impressive Alocasia that
struck my fancy. It has super dark, essentially black stems. And, the
black continues up into the leaf on the underside veins. We tried one
outdoors about two months ago - sort of an experiment to see how it
would do with winter. And, it had no damage with our low this year at
34 degrees F. So, I got the last two or three to offer to customers.
These are in 5g pots and stand about four feet tall. I anticipate it'll
be an understory plant with filtered light. I suspect a freeze would
damage them. Although just a guess, I'd say mature height will be about
six feet. No one knows presently the species name of this plant. As
mentioned, available only for a short time in very limited number.
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ARENGA ENGLERI
SUCKERING COLD HARDY PALM FROM JAPAN AND TAIWAN
NEVER GETS OVERLY LARGE – COLD HARDY
TEN DAY SPECIAL LARGE 15G SIZE
This suckering Asian palm rarely gets over ten feet tall and has medium
width leaflets that are jagged at their apical ends. The underside
of the leaflets are silver. But, from afar, it looks like a green
palm. It is thick with stems because it suckers heavily and cannot
be seen through. Therefore, it's a good species to block
visibility. Trunks are fibrous.
Growth rate is slow. Cold tolerance is into the upper teens
F. Flowers are very fragrant but seeds contain a substance which
makes the skin itch. So, if you collect seeds, wear gloves.
Mature height is about 8 to 10 feet.
Most plant this species in filtered light although, along the
coast, it can be grown in full sun.
REGULAR PRICE 15G SIZE $200
TEN DAY SPECIAL LARGE15G SIZE $175
These 15g are really too big for affordable mail
order but can be shipped if necessary. If it's mail order you seek,
consider the 5g size.
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RHAPIS EXCELSA
THE LADY
PALM
ONE OF THE BEST INTERIOR PALMS
ALSO GREAT UNDERSTORY GARDEN PLANT
TEN
DAY SPECIAL LARGE AND OLD 15 GALLON SIZE
We have an assortment of Lady Palms which are
near perfect - almost as nice as the expensive ones we bring in out of
Hawaii. But, they are locally grown and better priced. And,
we are offering them on special in the 15 gallon size.
These plants are about 12 years old with many canes and heights
of about six feet in their pots.
They have been grown from seed under shade cloth in our area.
lRhapis 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.
Because Rhapis are so slow growing, a premium price is always charged
for this species regardless of where you buy them.
REGULAR PRICE THESE OLD 15G $350
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $275
Important: Mention this Blog Only Offering for this price when you
purchase. Note, limited supply available.
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CHAMAEDOREA RADICALIS
DARF SPECIR OR TALL TRUNKING FORM
LOOK BEST IN SMALL COLONIES
MANY AREAS – TAKE SUN OR SHADE
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON PLANTS
There are two forms of Chamaedorea radicalis: The smaller
dwarf form and the trunking form. Both are native to Mexico.
The trunking form is what I'm putting on special presently. It has
a thin trunk with rings and grows to overhead heights.
These are fast growing and have a cold hardiness perhaps into the
upper teens F. They look best with several growing side by
side. This species can be grown in coastal sun but also thrive in strong
filtered light. The 5 gallon size on sale are nice size and have several
plants per pot. These can be mail ordered and do great in the SF Bay
area. But, for mail order,
they take a pretty tall box.
Note: The plants we presently have are in the
first two rows of photos. The last photos (from prior years) shows
what these look like in a year or two in a bigger container.
REGULAR PRICE THESE 5 GALLON $100
TEN DAY SPECIAL THESE 5G $80
Please mention this special at the time of purchase for your discount
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DYPSIS
LUTESCENS
THE ARECA PALM
THE BEST “NEIGHBOR BLOCKER” PALM AROUND
SQUAT 15G PLANTS ON TEN DAY SPECIAL
This is an attractive, suckering, thin trunked palm species is from
Madagascar or surrounding areas. The number one reason people buy
this species is "to hide something". By this, I mean they want to
hide a neighbor, an ugly next door structure, an unsightly fence, the
side of a garage, etc. This is an ideal species for this purpose
as it suckers and is fairly dense. You can't see through it well.
Mature height averages 14 feet in California. Cold hardiness is
into the mid-twenties F. Trunk diameter is about 3 inches.
It'll take full sun along the coast and far inland areas must give it
only morning or filtered sun. We have available multiple sizes,
small to larger. Below on
special are our squat 15g plants which are about 7 feet tall in
their pots. These are too
tall for mail order.
REGULAR PRICE THESE SQUAT 15G $250
TEN DAY
SPECIAL THESE SQUAT 15G $180
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DYPSIS
LUTESCENS
THE ARECA PALM
THE BEST “NEIGHBOR BLOCKER” PALM AROUND
3 GALLON PLANTS ON TEN DAY SPECIAL
SEE ABOVE
These 3 gallon are four to five feet tall in
their pots and can be mail ordered in a tall box.
REGULAR PRICE 3 GALLON $100
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $80
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CHAMAEDOREA SARTORII
SINGLE TRUNK UNDERSTORY PALM
WANTS FILTERED LIGHT
HARD TO FIND - VERY RARE
TEN DAY SPECIAL ONE GALLON SIZE.
This thin trunked understory palm is native to
Mexico and several Central American countries. It has a thin trunk a
half inch thick and green leaves with variability in the width of the
leaflets. The terminal leaflets are often fused to give a large
fishtail type of leaflet. It gets to about ten feet tall. It's a bit
difficult to find. This size can be mail ordered.
REGULAR PRICE ONE GALLON $65
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $55
Remember to mention this Special at the time of
purchase.
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DYPSIS LEPTOCHEILOS
THE TEDDY BEAR PALM
RUST COLORED CROWN SHAFT
THIN SILVER RINGED TRUNK
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON SIZE
This great palm from Madagascar is known for its rusty-brown/red crown
shaft that is quite fuzzy to the touch. It therefore has its
common name of the Teddy Bear Palm. It is not a huge palm, usually
getting up to about twenty-five feet with a six inch thick trunk.
Trunk color is silver with prominent rings. Leaf color is green.
Right on the coast it takes full sun easily. Far inland would
require part day sun or filtered light. Cold tolerance is down to
about 25 degrees F. This is one of the most popular palms around. I’m
offering our 5 gallon plants. They are nicely sized but would like
to grow for a while in their present containers.
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON $100
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $75
Just mention this Blog Special to get the discount at time of purchase.
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