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LEPIDOZAMIA PEROFFSKYANA
USER FRIENDLY CYCAD


LARGE GREEN CYCAD FOR FILTERED LIGHT OR COASTAL SUN
NO SPINES WHATSOEVER! 

I enjoy talking about this species because it is one of my favorites.  It is a large species over time.  I say "user friendly" because this is one of the few cycad species that has absolutely no spines - none of the leaflets, none one the stems.  A leaf brushing across your face feels no more intense than brushing past a Maiden Hair Fern. We have a huge selection of this species.  I am going to show you an assortment of plants.  Below are a few of the main characteristics of this species:

*Large species with trunks slowly getting to over ten feet
*Leaf length typically six to eight feet, sometimes bigger.
*Trunk diameter to 18 inches
*Smooth petiole with no spines
*Great for strong filtered light or full sun along the coast
*Large interesting cones
*Leaflets soft and glossy green in color
*New leaves emerge upward, older leaves lay more horizontal
*Easy to grow

I've found that even customers who say "I only like palms, not cycads" tend to love this species.  Our stock on this species includes 1 gallon, 5 gallon, 15g, 25g, 45g and 24 inch boxes.  It is an extremely easy cycad to add to the garden and always makes an impressive and good sized show. 

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lepidozamia peroffskyana lepidozamia peroffskyana lepidozamia peroffskyana
lepidozamia peroffskyana lepidozamia peroffskyana lepidozamia peroffskyana

 

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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Alocasia black stem Alocasia black stem
Alocasia black stem Alocasia black stem  

 

SPECIMEN SIZE KENTIA PALMS
HOWEA FORSTERIANA



FROM FIVE TO FIFTEEN FEET OF TRUNK
SINGLES AND MULTIPLES
SALE PRICE THESE SPECIMEN PALMS


For several decades we've worked with an associate grower who offers old specimen Kentia Palms.  Starting in the late 1980's, these were field grown here in Encinitas, CA.  Over time, many have been dug and put into boxes.  Usually this is into 36 inch box sizes - rarely into 24 inch boxes.  Some are still in the growing fields.  Even if dug from the grower's and moved to your garden for immediate planting, most do just fine.  And, these have been sun grown only getting shade from adjacent Kentias.

Kentia palms dig quite easily.  The ones shown in boxes below were typically dug three to four years ago.  Several hundred trees are available.  All need heavy equipment to lift and handle - and a flatbed truck for delivery (at least 25 feet long).  Delivery can be arranged as needed.  Call or email us for more information.  Random photos below were taken recently of plants available. Be aware that this supply of huge Kentias will run out soon.  Limited numbers remain, mostly multiples, as of today.  "Trunk Foot" is measured from the ground to where the new spear emerges.  Although we don't do crane work, we work with several associates who do and can arrange purchase of some of these monster Kentias.

SPECIAL PRICE THESE LARGE KENTIAS - $165 PER TRUNK FOOT

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Howea forsteriana for sale Howea forsteriana for sale Howea forsteriana for sale
Howea forsteriana for sale Howea forsteriana for sale Howea forsteriana for sale
Howea forsteriana Howea forsteriana

 

RHOPALOSTYLIS SAPIDA
THE SHAVING BRUSH OR FEATHER DUSTER PALM


 ROBUST GROWER - SWOLLEN CROWN SHAFT

 TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 GALLON SIZE

The Shaving Brush Palm is super popular here in Southern California and is native to New Zealand.  It is fairly rare and sometimes difficult to find.  This is surprising as it's so beautiful and can be grown by many.  It is cold hardy down to the low 20's F. and perhaps even into the upper teens F.  Along the coast it can tolerate full sun or part sun.  Inland areas should give it a few hours of sun - best is morning sun.  The trunk is medium sized and mature height is about 25 feet.  Leaves are green and upright.  The crown shaft is green or lime green and swollen.  Shown below in he first five photos are our 15 gallon size which we’re putting on special.  We have an assortment of sizes available.


REGULAR PRICE 15 GALLON $255
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 GALLON $225



Rhopalostylis sapida 15g Rhopalostylis sapida 15g
Rhopalostylis sapida Rhopalostylis sapida Rhopalostylis sapida Balboa Park

 

BUTIA CAPITATA BLUE
EASY TO GROW, NOT TOO TALL
SUPER BLUE COLOR  - COLD HARDY

WE JUST GOT IN ANOTHER BATCH OF 15 GALLON
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 GALLON SIZE

For about a decade we've been offering this very desirable and sought after variety of Butia that has a nice blue color.  Otherwise, it's quite similar to the regular gray-green Pindo Palm.  The problem is we always run out of them.  To satisfy our customer demand, we recently got in some more of the 15g size.  But, there are very limited numbers.  We are offering them at one of the best prices we've ever offered.  This palm loves full hot sun and can take down to 15 degrees F.  So, almost all of you can grow this palm.  The row of three palms in the last row are being grown in San Diego, CA, about a half mile from the Bay.  These are cold hardy to about 15 degrees and demand full, hot sun.  The last time we offered them we ran out in a few days, so we ordered in a next batch of this size.  We only have a few 15 gallon size.  

REGULAR PRICE 15G $195
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $170

We only have a few left and cannot re-order at this time. 

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Blutia capitata odorata 15g blue Blutia capitata odorata 15g blue Blutia capitata odorata 15g blue
Butia capitata blue garden Blutia capitata blue by Paul Craft Blutia capitata blue 15g

 

ARCHONTOPHOENIX BEATRICAE
RARE VARIETY OF THE KING PALM

 

SILVER UNDERSIDES TO LEAFLETS
GREEN CROWN SHAFT
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15G SIZE


Archontophoenix Alexandrae is native to Australia.  It has green leaves that have silver discoloration to the underside of the leaflets as shown below.  Leaves tend to stay flat without the twist on their axis as seen with the more common King Palm, Archotophoenix cunninghamiana.  Although they are a tad less cold hardy than the latter, they are felt by most to be more beautiful.  Mature height can exceed 50 feet.  The crown shaft with green without the brown discoloration seen with the common King Palm.  Cold hardiness is about 26 degrees F.  They can take coastal sun but half-day sun might give the pretties specimen.  The 15g size shown below is a single but I also have multiples at the same sale price.   

REGULAR PRICE 15G $235
TEN DAY SPECIAL SALE PRICE $210

Remember:  mention this Special to get your discount when you purchase!


 
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Archontophoenix alexandrae  Archontophoenix alexandrae  Archontophoenix alexandrae 
Archontophoenix alexandrae  Archontophoenix alexandrae  Archontophoenix alexandrae 

 

ARCHONTOPHOENIX BEATRICAE
RARE VARIETY OF KING PALM


TEN DAY SPECIAL 5G SIZE


FOR DESCRIPTION, SEE ABOVE


REGULAR PRICE 5G $135
TEN DAY SPECIASL SALE PRICE 5 GALLON $115

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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 $135
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $110


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Ravenea rivularis Ravenea rivularis Ravenea rivularis
Ravenea rivularis Ravenea rivularis Ravenea rivularis

 

LACCOSPADIX AUSTRALASICA
SINGLE TRUNK MOUNTAIN FORM


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


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

REGULAR PRICE 5G $155
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $130

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

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

 

HEDYSCEPE CANTERBURYANA
FROM LORD HOWE ISLAND


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

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

REGULAR PRICE 5 GALLON $145
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON $125

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

 

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

     

SERENOA REPENS
SOUGHT AFTER BLUE FORM


SUCKERING, SEMI-DWARF FAN PALM
VERY COLD HARDY, SUN LOVING
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON SIZE

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

REGULAR PRICE 5 GALLON $135
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON THIS SIZE $
115


Remember:  Mention this Blog Special for your discount. 


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

 

COPERNICIA HOSPITA
THE BLUE CUBAN WAX PALM



EXTREMELY RARE SINGLE TRUNK FAN PALM
STUNNING BLUE SPECIES

TEN DAY SPECIAL ONE GALLON SIZE


This difficult to find and beautiful blue fan palm is native to Cuba. Mature trees carry a large number of blue, circular and pleated and flat leaves.  The trunk holds on to old leaf bases for a while but eventually is smooth with about a 12 inch diameter.  Many feel that this, along with other Copernicia, are some of the most beautiful of all fan palms.  Expect a mature height of 20 to 25 feet.  It wants full sun and is cold tolerant to at least a freeze.  We're putting our one gallon plants on special.  Their age is approaching 3 years.  I’d highly recommend getting one as they are near impossible to find.  Easy to mail order.

REGULAR PRICE ONE GALLON $80
TEN DAY SPECIAL ONE GALLON $70

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Copernicia hospita Copernicia hospita Copernicia hospita
Copernicia hospita Copernicia hospita Copernicia hospita

 

SABAL LOUISIANA
THE LOUISIANA PALMETTO PALM



SUPER SMALL, SUPER COLD HARDY FAN PALM
TEN DAY SPECIAL NICELY SIZED BAND PLANTS

This dwarf fan palm is touted as being the smallest variety of Sabal.  It is a variety of Sabal minor that has been found in the wild in Louisiana and adjacent states on either side.  It has blue-green leaves with a mature height of six feet.  It is also super cold hardy with reports of it going a bit below zero F.  As it is an understory palm in habitat, one would anticipate it'd do well in strong filtered light or perhaps half day sun.  In the 5th photo it is the band palm in the staff's right hand.  On the left is the Sabal etonia.  Both are nicely sized.  The last photo is c/o TS at RPS.  This is a difficult species to find.

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


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Sabal louisiana Sabal louisiana  etonia left Sabal Louiiana rare palm seeds

 

HOWEA BELMOREANA
THE SENTRY OR UMBRELLA PALM



ANOTHER PALM FROM LORD HOWE ISLAND
TEN DAY SPECIAL BAND SIZED SEEDLINGS

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

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

REGULAR PRICE BAND SIZE SEEDLINGS $60
TEN DAY SPECIAL BAND SIZED SEEDLINGS $52.50

Please mention this Special Mention this reduced price at the time of purchase.  Easy to mail order.  BTW, folks are growing this species in the SF Bay area.


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Howea belmoreana band Howea belmoreana band Howea belmoreana band
Howea belmoreana Howea belmoreana Howea belmoreana



ENCEPHALARTOS PAUCIDENTATUS
MEDIUM TO LARGE RARE SOUTH AFRICAN CYCAD

 

UPRIGHT GREEN LEAVES
TEN DAY SPECIAL BAND SIZE SEEDLINGS

This cycad is native to Swaziland, northern South Africa.  It is known as one of the most attractive of all the green cycads.  It does great in Southern California but is rare and hard to find.  New leaves tend to be upright.  Most pronounced is the "frost" appearance of leaves as shown below.  This is from small hairs on the leaflets.  It makes a medium to large mature specimen.  Mature size can be over fifteen feet with 6 to 10 foot green leaves.  Leaflets are armed.  Along the coast it’ll take full sun.  Far inland I’d recommend limited sun.  Cold tolerance is down to the low 20’s F.

REGULAR PRICE BAND SIZE THIS SPECIES $85
TEN DAY SPECIAL BAND SIZE $75

Below I'm showing photos of a large specimen at the nursery


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Encephalartos paucidentatus Encephalartos paucidentatus Encephalartos paucidentatus
Encephalartos paucidentatus Encephalartos paucidentatus Encephalartos paucidentatus

 

DIOON MEJIAE
AN ATTRACTIVE MEDIUM SIZED CYCAD

 

SOFT EMERGING NEW LEAVES
TEN DAY SPECIAL NICELY SIZE OLDER 2 GALLON

For many people, Dioon mejiae is one of their favorite cycads.  It doesn't get too large, it has a very attractive crown of leaves, and newly emerging leaves are soft, fuzzy and so inviting.  They are almost like a baby rabbit's foot.

Native to southern Mexico and Honduras, this species is similar to Dioon spinulosum.  But, unlike the spinulosum, leaflets do not have the spines on the leaflet edges.  And, the leaflets appear slightly different shaped.  Leaves are four to six feet long, trunks typically under five feet although old habitat plants have trunks over twenty feet, and new leaves emerge vertically.  Although they are soft at emergence, they eventually become straight and flat with firm leaflets.. Seeds of this species are large and tan in color.

I've found this cycad does best in part day sun or strong filtered light.  Right on the coast, some grow it in full sun.  But, I've found this creates more of a lime colored green cycad.  For this reason, I prefer filtered light.  It likes good draining soil and will tolerate temperatures into the low 20's F.  Shown her are some larger nursery plants as well as garden specimens.  We have all sizes of this species for sale and are putting oversized 2 gallon on sale.  This size has caudexes about 4 inches in diameter with an age of about ten years.

REGULAR PRICE THESE OVERSIZED 2 GALLON $345
TEN DAY SPECIAL THESE OVERSIZED 2 GALLON $280

Easy to mail order, weather permitting.

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Dioon mejiae 2g 4 inches Dioon mejiae 2g 4 inches Dioon mejiae 2g 4 inches
Dioon mejiae Dioon mejiae Dioon mejiae

 

ENCEPHALARTOS ARENARIUS – THE GREEN VARIETY
RARE SOUTH AFRICAN CYCAD

 

MEDIUM SIZE MATURE - LIKES COASTAL SUN
STUNNING SPINY LEAVES - GREEN WITH POSSIBLE HINTS OF BLUE
TEN DAY SPECIAL NICE 15 GALLON PLANT

Encephalartos arenarius is from the coastal dunes and forest close to Alexandria in the Eastern Cape of South Africa.  This species is 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.  With an older mature specimen you'll often find three to five feet of trunk and and overall height of six to ten feet.  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 of this species are both blue and green forms, but this plant below most likely the green variety.  In sun, it may show some blue color.  It prefers a well draining soil.  Speed of growth of this cycad is good.  The plant shown here is in a 15 gallon container.  Caudex size is 3.5 inches.  This plant can be mail ordered if needed.  If this plant sells, we do have other 15g of similar size at the same End of Summer Sale discount.

REGULAR PRICE THIS SIZE 15 GALLON $575
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS ACTUAL PLANT $525


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Encephalartos arenarius 15g caudex 3.5 inches Encephalartos arenarius 15g caudex 3.5 inches Encephalartos arenarius 15g caudex 3.5 inches
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ENCEPHALARTOS TRISPINOSUS
BLUE SOUTH AFRICAN CYCAD



SOUGHT AFTER - SPINY LEAFLETS

LOVES SUN AND PRETTY COLD HARDY
TEN DAY SPECIAL KNOWN FEMALE IN 7 GALLON POT
CAUDEX SIZE 8.25 INCHES

Shown below is a specimen plant of the desirable blue South African cycad, Encephalartos trispinosus.  This is a gorgeous plant.  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 but the plant on sale shown here is definitely spiny.  These will want full sun along the coast and is cold hardy to about 22 degrees F.  This 15 gallon garden-ready specimen has a caudex of 8.25 inches.  No cone is pesent but it's a rooted offset from a known female paent.  It’s ready for the garden.  This actual plant is shown in the first five photos below followed by garden specimens.

REGULAR PRICE THIS ACTUAL 15 GALLON FEMALE CYCAD $1400
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SPECIMEN 15 GALLON FEMALE $1150

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E trispinosus female with small pup 8.25 inch squat 7 gallon E trispinosus female with small pup 8.25 inch squat 7 gallon E trispinosus
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FARFUGIUM JAPONICUM "SHISHI BOTAN"
THE RUFFLED LIGULARIA



RUFFLED, FRILLY LEAVES
TEN DAY SPECIAL ONE GALLON PLANTS


Most of you are familiar with the regular Ligularia that we offer at this Blog.  This rare variety on special today has ruffled, frilly leaves and is quite attractive.  It gets to a height of 18 inches, takes sun or shade and has yellow daisy-like flowers in the late Fall.  They are also an "indicator" plant and tell you when the garden is going dry.  Watering these immediately corrects this.  Compared to the standard Ligularia, the leaves are quite different with curly and frill leaf edges.  These are easy to grow and easy to ship. 

TEN DAY SPECIAL 1 GALLON $45

Note that we also have 5 gallon size available.

Ligularia japonica farfugium shishi boton Ligularia japonica farfugium shishi boton Ligularia japonica farfugium shishi boton
Ligularia japonica farfugium shishi boton Ligularia japonica farfugium shishi boton Ligularia japonica farfugium shishi boton

 

MUSA SUMATRANA ZEBRINA
A NON-FRUITING BANANA ORNAMENTAL BANANA



TOP OF LEAF - RED BLOTCHES ON GREEN
BOTTOM OF LEAF - MAROON
TEN DAY SPECIL ONE GALLON SIZE

The plants I'm showing here are a non-fruiting type of ornamental Banana.  Like most Bananas, it does sucker and the mature height is six to eight feet.  It has light green leaves with attractive purple splotches and maroon underside.  See photos below.  It'd want full sun outdoors (along the coast) and should be cold tolerant well into the mid-twenties F.  Some are also growing it as an indoor plant.  We're putting our one gallon on sale.  See first six photos below.  Also shown below is our 15g size of a similar Banana - Musa sumatana hybrid that looks quite similar to the one on sale.  But, these 15 gallon plants will produce fruit.  In the garden sumatrana zebrina wants at least half day sun.  Cold hardiness is into the mid 20's F. 

REGULAR PRICE 1 GALLON $50
TEN DAY SPECIAL SALE PRICE 1 GALLON $40


MUSA SUMATRANA ZEBRINA MUSA SUMATRANA ZEBRINA MUSA SUMATRANA ZEBRINA
Musa sumatrana zebrina   Musa sumatrana zebrina   MUSA SUMATRANA ZEBRINA
Musa sumatrana zebrina   Musa sumatrana zebrina   Musa sumatrana zebrina  

 

VARIEGATED SHELL GINGER
ALPINIA ZERUMBET

DISTINCTIVE VARIEGATED YELLOW & GREEN LEAVES
EASY TO GROW TROPICAL WITH COLORFUL FLOWERS
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 GALLON PLANTS

This is a super popular variety of ginger that blossoms in the summer.  It is native to Asia.  Blossoms are white with yellow and red throats.  Blossoms are not fragrant.  Blossoms hang downward compared to the upright blossoms of Hedychium Gingers like the Kahili Ginger.  Mature height of these plants is six to seven feet.  The leaves are prominently variegated with lighter green and yellow.  Blossoms are long lived, lasting at least a month.  Blossoms occur during the summer.  I think they do best in part day sun although right on the coast folks grow them in full sun.  Cold tolerance is one of the better for ginger, probably the mid-twenties F.  The 15 gallons on sale have multiple canes and are ready to be planted in the ground.  They will blossom in no time. These would be probably too tall for mail order.  In this case, consider 5 gallon size.


REGULAR PRICE 15 GALLON $195
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 GALLON $175


Just mention this Blog Special to get your discount.


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Variegated Shell Ginger variegated shell ginger `6g
Variegated Shell Ginger Variegated Shell Ginger  

 

PHLEBODIUM SPECIES
FURRY RHIZOMES THAT CRAWL


NORMALLY AN EPIPHYTIC PLANT IN THE WILD
TOLERATE COASTAL SUN OR FILTERED LIGHT
TEN DAY SPECIAL 10 GALLON SIZE

Phlebodium is a small genus of epiphytic ferns that are native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas.  They, in the wild, live in trees.  But, they can be grown in the ground or in containers.  Most tolerate near total full sun along the coast and also filtered light.  On the species we’re dealing with here, it gets to heights of about two to three feet and is rhizomatous in nature.  Furry small feet crawl the ground and every foot or so launch an upright green leaf.  It is not a difficult plant to contain in the garden.  It easily tolerates temperatures into the mid-twenties F.  Leaf color is green with a hint of blue, but not as prominent as the Blue Star Fern.  It can be used as a ground cover.

REGULAR PRICE 10 GALLON $135
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $110


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Phlebodium species Phlebodium species Phlebodium species
Phlebodium species  

   

THE SNOWBUSH PLANT
BREYNIA DISTICHA


UNUSUAL GARDEN COMPANION PLANT
SMALLER GREEN, WHITE & PINK BUSH
TEN DAY SPECIAL 1 & 5 GALLON SIZES


This sought after smaller bush is native to Asia in various tropical islands.  Contrary to the name, it does not survive if you live in an area where it snows.  Rather, it looks like a green bush with snow on it.  Leaves are green with white accents.  With age you also get a flush of pink.  Leaves are very small.  Mature height it 3 to 4 feet.  This species wants full or part day sun.  Cold tolerance is a bit below a freeze.  This is a very attractive companion plant where one wants an addition of white foliage – perhaps to contrast other colors.   I am putting our 1g and 5g on Special.  Both are nicely sizes and both can be mail ordered.  The one gallon are shown in the first group of photos - the 5g in the second.  We have good numbers available but seldom offer them on sale.

TEN DAY SPECIAL 1 GALLON $40

TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON $70

 

SNOWBUSH Snowbush plant
Snowbush plant Snowbush plant  
Snowbush plant Snowbush plant Snowbush plant
Snowbush plant Snowbush plant  

 

ENSETE VENTICOSUM "MAURELII"
THE RED BANANA



LARGE SINGLE TRUNK TROPICAL PLANT
RED COLOR TO FOLIAGE
TEN DAY SPECIAL ONE AND FIFTEEN GALLON GALLON SIZES


On sale are nice one gallon plants of the Red Banana, Ensete ventricosum mauerlii.  This is a quick growing tropical plant that can get to ten to fifteen feet tall and grows in full coastal sun.  Leaves are green with prominent red to both the dorsal and ventral sides.  Trunks are at least 18 inches thick and leaves are fleshy and soft - typical of bananas and Ensete.  It does not be edible fruit.  Cold hardiness is down to about a freeze.  Colder weather damages the leaves in winter.  This is a fast growing plant but typically only lives for 5 to 7 years before flowering and dying.  The last photo below is by Linda Cochran.  We're putting our nice 15g on Special as well as juvenile 1 gallon (first and second row of photos).  The 1 gallon should be easy to mail order.
 You'll note that the larger 15g plants show the red leaves a lot more.

REGULAR PRICE FIFTEEN GALLON $195
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $175

REGULAR PRICE 1 GALLON $55
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $45


Ensete maurellii Red Banana Ensete maurellii Red Banana Ensete maurellii Red Banana
Ensete maurellii 1g Red Banana Ensete maurellii 1g Red Banana Ensete maurellii 1g Red Banana
rED BANANA Ensete ventricosa Maurelii BY LINDA COCHRAN  

 

 

                                    FRIDAY, 11 JULY, 2025

COLOR IN THE GARDEN
THINGS ANYONE CAN DO


PHOTO TOUR OF A LOCAL BOTANICAL GARDEN
IDEAS FOR ADDING COLORFUL COMPANION PLANTS


Several years ago I visited Sherman Botanical Garden in Corona Del Mar, CA.  I wanted to show photos from that visit thinking perhaps it would give some of you ideas on adding color to the garden.

This is a small coastal community near Laguna Beach.  What I really enjoy about this garden is their usage of colorful and tropical companion plants.  The garden is meticulously maintained and very attractive.  I thought I'd show some photos of some of the garden's colorful plants.  Included are Bromeliads, Anthurium, Begonias, Camelia, Ligularia, Cyclamen, Violets Alocasia and many other types of plants.  All were being grown outdoors, some in sun and others in filtered light. 

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Color in the garden Color in the garden Color in the garden
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Color in the garden Color in the garden Color in the garden

 

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BECCARIOPHOENIX ALFREDII
THE MADAGASCAR PLATEAU COCONUT PALM


RARE AND HIGHLY SOUGHT AFTER - EASY TO GROW
FULL COASTAL SUN - RE-CURVED GREEN LEAVES

DAY SPECIAL 36 INCH BOX SIZE – 16 TO 18 FEET TALL IN BOX

This species of exotic palm is from the island of Madagascar.  It is the third of three Beccariophoenix species described from this palm-loaded country.  It is so sought after because some feel that it's the prettiest species of the three.  And, because it may possess the best cold hardiness.  I've documented other Beccariophoenix species tolerating temperatures below 25 degrees at our nursery.  So, this species may survive in areas like San Francisco, Phoenix and Houston.  It grows to a height of about thirty feet and does not have a crown shaft.  Leaves are long and minimally curved.  The crown of leaves are densely placed - so it offers privacy and screening of neighbors.  Growth rate is medium in most areas and along the coast it likes sun.  This species is hard to find.  We are offering on Special some massive 36 inch boxed specimens that are over fourteen feet tall in the box.  They require delivery b/c of their size.  This size is shown in the first eight photos below followed by one picture of our 15g size.  The habitat photos are c/o TS at RPS and the local specimen is growing in San Diego.  Only one or two left for sale.  The 9th photo is our 15 gallon size which we're nearly sold out of.  On these larger box specimens, the photos shown don't really demonstrate the sixteen foot height of the plants currently.  They need a flatbed truck to transport.
 
TEN DAY SPECIAL MASSIVE 36 INCH BOX SIZE $1400 (Only one or two left)

 


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bECCARIOPHOENIX ALFREDII Beccariophoenix beccariana 36 inch box Beccariophoenix beccariana 36 inch box
Beccariophoenix alfredii Beccariophoenix beccariana 36 inch box Beccariophoenix alfredii
Beccariophoenix alfredii RPS Beccariophoenix alfredii RPS bECCARIOPHOENIX

 

PRITCHARDIA SPECIES
OLD AND HUGE 15G PLANTS


UNKNOWN SPECIES FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
HAWAIIAN SPECIES ONLY
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15G SIZE
 

Pritchardia are single trunk fan palms.  They grow in Hawaii and some tropical islands, but we only grow the Hawaiian species as they grow much better in Southern California.  We offer about 15 species.  Most species are short to medium mature heights but there are a few that get up to fifty feet or more.  Leaves are green with some having dusty colors on the bottom of the leaves.  Trunk widths are thin to medium in size.  The Pritchardia shown here are representative of most of the 15 gallon that we have.  They are super large and the size of a typical 25 gallon plant.  Note the formed trunk at the base and overall size.  A representative 15g (not the largest of the group for sure) is shown in the first two rows of photos.  A 25 gallon is shown in the third row of photos. 

REGULAR PRICE THESE 15 GALLON HUGE PALMS $350
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS BATCH OF VERY LARGE 15 GALLON $295

Just mention this Blog Only Special at time of purchase to get your discount.
 
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Pritchardia species 15g Pritchardia species 15g Pritchardia species 15g
Pritchardia species Pritchardia species 15g Pritchardia species 15g
Pritchardia species 15g Pritchardia species Pritchardia species 15g

 

CHAMAEDOREA CATARACTARUM
THE CAT PALM



A SEMI-DWARF CLUSTERING PALM
SEMI-DWARF TO SIX FEET
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 GALLON SIZE

This species of palm has been sold under the name "Cat Palm", which is an abbreviation for "cataractarum".   For Chamaedoreas and in the past, it was fairly easy to find.  Nowadays it's very difficult to find, especially with mature size as shown here.  It is a clustering palm that gets six feet tall.  It really doesn't form any trunk.  It likes water as it has a native habitat near river beds.  It is cold hardy into the mid 20's F. and I'd recommend, at most, a few hours of sun or filtered light.  It is native to the southern areas of Mexico and possibly into areas of Central America.  With less than adequate water it tends to look scrappy.  At the nursery, we offer mostly large plants, either 10 or 15 gallon size.  They typically are suckering with a near mature height.

REGULAR PRICE THIS SIZE $245
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $220

Remember to mention this Blog Special for your discount.


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Chamaedorea cataractarum Chamaedorea cataractarum Chamaedorea cataractarum
Chamaedorea cataractarum Chamaedorea cataractarum Chamaedorea cataractarum

 

CHAMAEDOREA TEPEJILOTE
SINGLE TRUNK, TALL 
SHADE-LOVING PINNATE PALM


DARK GREEN RINGED TRUNK
OFTEN GROWN AS A "MULTIPLE"
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 GALLON SIZE

This single trunk pinnate palm is native to areas extending from southern Mexico down to Columbia.  They are often grown for food as the male blossoms are cooked and eaten as a delicacy.  This species doesn't take sun here - it'll burn.  But, in shade it thrives in temperatures down to the mid-twenties F.  It is quick growing and has a rather thick, prominently ringed dark green trunk.  Flowers are quite prominent and, if you have several plants closely situated, the chances are you'll obtain fruit without even trying.  One photo shows a flower with green fruit. 

This species can also be grown inside the home as long as the air is not too hot and dry.  I personally like the looks of a collection of several plants grown together.  Over time, as they age and get overhead, there will be some "stair-stepping" of the crowns and this is quite attractive.  Cold tolerance outside is into the mid-twenties F.  It needs filtered light, even when tall.  We have singles and some multiples in our 15 gallon size which we are putting on sale.  They are very nice and really too big for mail order.  For the latter folks, get our 5 gallon size.

REGULAR PRICE 15 GALLON $255
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 GALLON $225

Just mention this Special for your discount.


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Chamaedorea tepejilote 15g multiple Chamaedorea tepejilote 15g multiple Chamaedorea tepejilote 15g multiple
Chamaedorea tepejilote Chamaedorea tepejilote Chamaedorea tepejilote TS RPS

 

CRYOSOPHILA STAURACANTHA
SMALL TO MEDIUM SIZED TROPICAL FAN PALM



SILVER UNDERSIDE TO THE LEAVES
MODIFIED SPINES ON TRUNK
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 GALLON SIZE



This single trunk fan palm is native to regions stretching from Mexico through Central America.  In the genus, there are multiple species.  All have prominent white powder on the underside of the leaflets as shown here.  Trunks are narrow.  Often you'll see what look like "spines" on the trunk.  But, these are a different structure - they are modified root spines.  They are quite interesting looking.  Right on the coast, this species can take full or part day sun.  Most would grow it in bright filtered light.  Expect heights ranging from ten feet to well over twenty feet.  Cold hardiness is into the upper twenties F.  Shown here are photos of the 15g size at the nursery.  Notice the white backs to the leaflets.  We usually have an assortment of sizes available

REGULAR 15 GALLON $255
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 GALLON SIZE $230

Remember to mention this Special for your discount when you purchase.  


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Cryosophila stauracantha 15g  Cryosophila stauracantha 15g  Cryosophila stauracantha 15g
Cryosophila stauracantha Cryosophila stauracantha TS RPS Cryosophila stauracantha

 

LIVISTONA SARIBUS
LARGE, DARK & HOOKED SPINES



MEDIUM TO TALL FAN PALM

TEN DAY SPECIAL SALE 5 GALLON POT SIZE

This medium to tall fan palm is native to southeast Asia.  It can get to heights of thirty-five feet or more.  It is an interesting palm that is easy to grow and has a very ornamental leaf with deep divisions of the segments.  Its leaf segments almost make a complete circle.  Leaf color is green.  The spines on the petioles tend to be dark in color and dramatic, usually the thing most people remember most about this species.  Another interesting thing is that the seed fruit is blue in color as shown below.  It is a sun species and cold hardy into the mid to low-twenties.  The 5g on sale are nicely sized.  We also have 15 gallon plants available.  Shipping is possible.  The last photo is by John Volk.

REGULAR PRICE 5G $145
TEN DAY SPECIAL SALE PRICE 5 GALLON $125


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

 

ARCHONTOPHOENIX BEATRICAE
PROBABLY A VARIETY OF A. ALEXANDRAE
SWOLLEN BASE OF TRUNK


STEP OFFS AT THE GROWTH RINGS
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON SIZE

Archontophoenix Beatricae has always been a bit of a problem for taxonomists - whether it's truly a species or a variety.  Some feel it's a variety of A. alexandrae.  I won't get into that argument here.  But, the plants shown below came from seed from a A. beatricae.   Note the very swollen trunk base.  It flairs out.  It is also known to have notches or "step offs" at the growth rings.  I don't have a good photo close up of the latter.  These plants need to be repotted or go into the ground.  They can take coastal sun.  Cold hardiness is about 25 degrees F.  The 5g size singles are on sale but we may have a few multiples we'd offer at the same price.

REGULAR PRICE 5G $135
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5G $115

Remember:  mention this Special to get your discount when you purchase!
 
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Archontophoenix beatricae Archontophoenix beatricea Archontophoenix beatricae

 

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 $85
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $70

Remember to mention this Special at the time of purchase to get this discounted price.


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Phoenix roebelenii Phoenix roebelenii Phoenix roebelenii
Phoenix roebelenii Pygmy Date Palm Phoenix roebelenii

 

SABAL ROSEI
GREEN FAN PALM FROM MEXICO



MEDIUM TO TALL MATURE HEIGHT
TEN DAY SPECIAL 2 GALLON SIZE


This majestic and rather tall fan palm is native to Mexico and get a mature height of 40 feet or a bit more in decades.  But, the trunk is rather thin - averaging 8 to 12 inches.  Retained leaf bases eventually fall off given it a smooth trunk with knobby areas of old leaf-base scars.  The leaves are large and green in color.  It prefers full sun and is cold  hardy to about 20 degrees F. or a bit colder.  We're putting our 2 gallon size on special - easy to mail order

REGULAR PRICE 2 GALLON $80
TEN DAY SPECIAL 2 GALLON $67.50


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sabal rosei sabal rosei sabal rosei
sabal rosei sabal rosei sabal rosei

 

COCCOTHRINAX ARGENTATA
MEDIUM SIZED FAN PALM


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

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

REGULAR PRICE 2 GALLON $85
TEN DAY SPECIAL 2 GALLON $70


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

 

DYPSIS DECIPIENS - THE MANAMBE PALM
VERY UNUSUAL PALM SPECIES WITH INTERESTING BULGING TRUNK
WHITE CROWN SHAFT - MEDIUM HEIGHT

NEAR IMPOSSIBLE TO FIND 
FIRST TIME OFFERED BY US IN YEARS

TEN DAY SPECIAL ONE GALLON JUVENILE PLANTS


Dypsis decipiens, known as the Manambe Palm, is one of my favorite Malagasy palms. It is a medium size but slow growing palm.  With this said, they are hardy, colorful and an excellent addition to most gardens. They can grow in tropical to temperate climates, but seem to perform better in temperate (warmer/dry) conditions rather than tropical. These palms seem to do well in either full sun or bright filtered light.  They have a tan colored, medium size bulging trunk that tapers near the crown shaft.  Crown shafts can be green or silver-white in color.  It is slow growing and, at maturity, reaches a height of about twenty to thirty feet.  It is extremely sought after by enthusiasts.  We have a limited number of juvenile one gallon plants that we're putting ons special.  If you get one, be patient because with it.  This is because once they sell out, you probably won't find another for years And, I suspect the ones we have will sell out in a day or two.

TEN DAY SPECIAL THESE JUVENILE ONE GALLON $65

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Dypsis decipiens 1g juvenile Dypsis decipiens garden Dypsis decipiens garden
Dypsis decipiens Dypsis decipiens
Dypsis decipiens Dypsis decipiens Dypsis decipiens close up trunks, juvenile

 

DYPSIS PEMBANA
SINGLE TRUNK OR SUCKERING
NATIVE TO PEMBA ISLAND


TAKES FULL COASTAL SUN
TEN DAY SPECIAL FULL BAND SIZED SEEDLINGS

There are both single trunk and suckering forms of this species.  Nowadays, most of the plants available of this species are the suckering form.  Both get to a height of 25 feet, have an attractive green trunk and a light colored crown shaft.  Leaves have a graceful arch and the leaflet color is green.  It's a great alternative for the garden.  Note how the trunks are beefy but not overly large.  Along our coast it will take part day sun but I'd recommend filtered or morning sun inland.  The plants on special have four to five leaves and are 3 -4 year old seedlings in band containers.  We do larger sizes available.  I cannot tell you whether the plants we have (from seed) are the single or suckering type.

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

Remember to mention this Blog Special at the time of purchase.  The 8th & 9th photos of a garden plant is c/o  late friend Al Bredeson. 


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Dypsis pembana band Dypsis pembana band Dypsis pembana band
Dypsis pembana AB Dypsis pembana TS RPS Dypsis pembana

 

RHOPALOSTYLIS SAPIDA
THE NIKAU PALM


NEW ZEALAND PALM - BULGING CROWN SHAFT
A FAVORITE OF ALL
TEN DAY SPECIAL NICE BAND SIZE

Native stands of Rhopalostylis sapida are found in temperate parts of New Zealand and also on coastal areas of Chatham and South Islands.  In these localities it is found in shaded forests and in the more moist bottoms of mountainous gullies.  One does not see it at high elevation where severe cold may be seen.  Rather it's in the coastal and warmer regions.  Being a slow growing species, it is reported that it takes ten to fifteen years in habitat before one begins to see a formed trunk.  One report done by the New Zealand government reported that it took forty years to show trunk and that ten meter trees were 200 years old.  The point here is that, as a species, the Nikau Palm is slow growing in its natural habitat.  Soil in the area is good draining and rainfall is ample

This is a single trunk palm that has green, upright leaves.  The hallmarks of this plant are the upright pointing leaves and the swollen crown shaft.  Almost always, the crown shaft is prominently larger in diameter than the trunk.  The trunk has rings from old leaf attachments.  Overall height after many decades is 25 to 35 feet or, on old specimens, even more.  Trunk diameter is eight to twelve inches.  Leaves are usually eight to twelve feet long.  Growth rate is slow.  Of note, we’re putting 3 to 4 leaf seedlings on sale in bands on a Ten Day Special.  .

REGULAR PRICE BAND $60
TEN DAY SPECIAL BAND $50

Mention this Blog Only Special at the time of purchase for this discounted price.  This size is a piece of cake to ship.


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RHOPALOSTYLIS SAPIDA Rhopalostylis sapida   Rhopalostylis sapida 

    

KENTIOPSIS PYRIFORMIS
SUPER RARE SINGLE TRUNK PINNATE PALM


NATIVE TO NEW CALEDONIA
THIN TRUNK - VERY ELEGANT

TEN DAY SPECIAL BAND SIZE PLANTS

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

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

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


Remember  to mention this Blog Special when you purchase to get this discount.  Photos of large plant below by TS at RPS.


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Kentiopsis pyriformis Kentiopsis pyriformis Kentiopsis pyriformis
Kentiopsis pyriformis TS RPS Kentiopsis pyriformis Kentiopsis pyriformis

 

CARYOTA URENS
THE GIANT MOUNTAIN FISHTAIL

 

FAST GROWING - SUPER TALL
REASONABLY COLD HARDY TALL BIPINNAT PALM
TEN DAY SPECIAL BAND SIZED SEEDLINGS

Yes, this species of Fishtail is super fast growing.  And, it's not unusual for one to get above 70 feet tall.  Some people love the grandeur of these palms.  And, for some, they want it "right now".  Well, this is an opportunity to satisfy that need.  Planted out, once established, this is a super fast growing palm.  It would not be unusual to go from a seedling to a height of 30 feet in six or seven years.  This species is native to northern Thailand and surrounding countries.  The trunk is about 16 inches or so thick and light tan in color.  The leaves are compound – bipinnate.  This means the main stem branches off into secondary leaf stems.  Leaflets are jagged at their ends.  Also, this is a monoecious palm that dies about three years after flowering  It wants full coastal sun.  It is taller than Caryota gigas and has shorter leaves and a thinner trunk.  We’re putting young two to three leaf seedlings on sale.  Easy to mail order.  BTW, these seedlings have probably thrown another leaf since these photos below were taken. 

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

Easy to mail order.  Limited numbers available.


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Caryota urens band Caryota urens Caryota urens
Caryota urens Caryota urens Caryota urens

 

LEPIDOZAMIA HOPEI
LEPIDOZAMIA SPECIES WITH WIDER LEAFLETS

 

MAKES A TALL TREE OVER A CENTURY'S TIME
FAIRLY RARE AND HARD TO FIND - NO SPINES!
TEN DAY SPECIAL CITRUS POT SIZE

This species of cycad gets enormous!  I mean really tall.  There are specimens with heights to almost 60 feet.  Leaves are six to ten feet long.  Leaflets are soft and without spines or armor.
For this reason, it is felt to be a very user friendly cycad.  But, you must give it adequate room to grow.  Compared to the Lepidozamia peroffskyana, the hopei leaflets are wider.  It's quite noticeable when you compare the two side by side. This is the best way to tell them apart when they are young.  Culturally, it is quite similar to L. peroffskyana, preferring some sun but not full sun in most areas.  Far inland it may do better with filtered light. In terms of rarity, you don't see this species for sale that often.  Cold hardiness is into the mid to lower 20's F.  We're putting citrus pot size on sale with caudexes of about 4 inches.  These can be mail ordered.

TEN DAY SPECIAL CITRUS POT THIS SIZE $475

Regular price is $135 per inch.  These can be mail ordered.

Lepidozamia hopei cit pot caudex 4 to 5 inches Lepidozamia hopei cit pot caudex 4 to 5 inches Lepidozamia hopei cit pot caudex 4 to 5 inches
Lepidozamia hopei cit pot caudex 4 to 5 inches Lepidozamia hopei cit pot caudex 4 to 5 inches Lepidozamia hopei cit pot caudex 4 to 5 inches
LEPIDOZAMIA HOPEI LEPIDOZAMIA HOPEI LEPIDOZAMIA HOPEI

 

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. 

The two plants shown here in the first two rows below are about ten years old.  One is a female in cone (illustrated).  I am also showing (last row) two super robust garden specimens. 
Caudex sizxe is estimated to be about 3 to 4 inches.  

REGULAR PRICE CIT POT THIS SPECIES $355
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $295

Remember:  Mention this Special for your discounted price!  Also, limited supply these plants. 

Zamia fischeri vasquezii Zamia fischeri vasquezii Zamia fischeri vasquezii
Zamia fischeri vasquezii Zamia fischeri vasquezii Zamia fischeri vasquezii
Zamia fischeri vasquezii Zamia fischeri vasquezii Zamia fischeri vasquezii

  

DIOON EDULE VARIETY TAMAULIPAS
GLAUCOUS GREEN THIN LEAF MEXICAN CYCAD


ONE OF VARIOUS VARIETIES OF
DIOON EDULE
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON SIZE

Dioon edule is a very durable species of cycad that is found in Mexico.  Enthusiasts have found that in different native localities that the plants of each region are different.  This has led to what we call "varieties" of Dioon edule.  In the Tamaulipas area of Mexico such a variety is found.  This is also the locality of the recognized species Dioon angustiolium. The Dioon edule variety tamaulipas is a glaucous green species with flat leaves and narrow leaflets.  The leaflets re minimally spined if at all.  Leaflets are spaced with a narrow gap between individual leaflets.  Leaf color is green to a blue-green.  Mature plants are dwarf and rarely over 6 feet tall overall in the garden.  It prefers full sun and is cold hardy into the upper teens F.  It likes good draining soil.  We are offering 5 gallon plants with a 3 inch caudex on this hard to find variety.  These can be mail ordered.  Unfortunately, I have no garden photos of this variety.

REGULAR PRICE THESE 3 INCH 5 GALLON $375
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS BATCH 5 GALLON 3 INCH CAUDEX $295

 
Dioon edule tamalupis 5g 3 inches Dioon edule tamalupis 5g 3 inches Dioon edule tamalupis 5g 3 inches
Dioon edule tamalupis 5g 3 inches Dioon edule tamalupis 5g 3 inches  

 

ENCEPHALARTOS LONGIFOLIUS
BEAUTIFUL SOUTH AFRICAN CYCAD WITH GREEN TO BLUE LEAVES

 


MEDIUM SIZE MATURE - LOVES SUN - RE-CURVED LEAVES

TEN DAY SPECIAL
SPECIMEN 15 GALLON WITH FAIRLY LARGE CAUDEX

Encephalartos longifolius is from the Eastern Cape region of the Republic of South Africa.  It is among the favorite species of this genus for almost all cycad enthusiasts.  Leaf color varies from a dark green to brilliant blue - and everything in-between.  The plant on Special is in a 15 gallon pot and has a caudex diameter of 7.5 inches.  It is a shippable size.  We predict its leaves will end up being blue-green.    This is a full sun species along the coast with a cold hardiness of 22 degrees F.  This plant will develop into a medium sized mature cycad over the years with potential for trunk in a lifetime of at least five feet.  We have other sizes available for sale - both larger and smaller.  The last row of photos shows garden plants of this species that have blue to green leaves.  Most of our sizes can be mail ordered or delivered.  If this plant sells, we do have similar sizes this species.

REGULAR PRICE THIS 15 GALLON WITH CAUDEX SIZE 7.5 INCHES $1250
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS ACTUAL CYCAD AS DESCRIBED $995


Encephalartos longifolius 15g 7.5 inches Encephalartos longifolius 15g 7.5 inches Encephalartos longifolius 15g 7.5 inches
Encephalartos longifolius 15g 7.5 inches Encephalartos longifolius 15g 7.5 inches Encephalartos longifolius 15g 7.5 inches
Encephalartos longifolius Encephalartos longifolius Encephalartos longifolius

 

ENCEPHALARTO ITURIENSIS
SUPER RARE CENTRAL AFRICAN CYCAD


LONG UPRIGHT GREEN LEAVES
TEN DAY SPECIAL TALL 15 GALLON PLANT


This species is native to the Ituri Forest in the Congo in Central Africa.  It is extremely rare to see it offered for sale.  This cycad would not be as cold hardy as plants further south in South Africa.  But, it should take weather into the mid-twenties F.  E. ituriensis is known for its long, upright leaves reaching well over twelve to fourteen feet tall.  It towers over E. whitelockii in terms of length.  Leaflets are armed and narrow.   If you search the Net for photos of this species, they are essentially nonexistent.  This is because of political instability of the area, remote native location and the risk of Ebola infection.  Certainly, this has hampered availability of this species worldwide. 

The first seven photos below show a 15 gallon plant with long leaves and an 8 - 9 inch caudex. 

 REGULAR PRICE THIS ACTUAL PLANT $1750
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS ACTUAL PLANT $1450

Presently I only have one nice 15 gallon specimen.  The last photo shows a plant we sold about a decade ago that was much larger with longer leaves.  Unfortunately, this sale plant has too long of leaves to ship without pruning down the leaves.  The 8th photo is c/o Wikipedia Commons.  Be aware we're down to our last one or maybe two of these.  This species will be gone very soon!

Encephalartos ituriensis Encephalartos ituriensis Encephalartos ituriensis
Encephalartos ituriensis Encephalartos ituriensis Encephalartos ituriensis
Encephalartos ituriensis Encephalartos_ituriensis Wikipedia commons website Encephalartos_ituriensis

 

SPANISH MOSS
TILLANDSIA USNEOIDES


HANGS FROM TREES, FENCES & POLES
TAKES LITTLE WATER - TYPE OF BROMELIAD
TEN DAY SPECIAL ON NICE CLUMPS


Spanish Moss is actually a small, wispy type of Bromeliad - a flowering type of plant.  The botanical name is T
illandsia usneoides.  The natural habitat for this plant ranges from the southern U.S. down through Mexico into Central and South America.  It is even found in Australia.  It is an epiphytic plant that hangs onto almost anything it can find.  It loves to hang from tree branches or trunks.  It requires very little water and will grow without any applied fertilizer.  We are selling small clumps we've attached to wood.  Or, we can ship them without the wood.  You  can hang them anywhere you want.  Just spray them once in a while with water.  These clumps are easy to ship.

REGULAR PRICE $60
TEN DAY SPECIAL $50


Mention this special for your Discount.


 
 

spanish moss Spanish Moss Spanish Moss
Spanish Moss Spanish moss  Spanish moss mounted 

   

CRINUM AMABILE - PURPLE LEAF
LARGE CRINUM TYPE LILY - AKA "QUEEN EMMA LILY"



OVERHEAD PURPLE-GREEN LEAVES

EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO FIND
TEN DASY SPECIAL 7 GALLON PLANTS

This Lily is native to all sorts of locations throughout the world including southern Asia, Australia, and Africa.  It is known for it's spiraling display of long, heavy substance leaves that are upright and four to six feet long.  Their color is green and dark purple.  Flowers are white with purple centers and markings.  It grows like other Lilies by making offset tubers that make new plants.   Expect a mature height of six to seven feet, definitely overhead.  As mentioned, they clump and form a great display of foliage.  They will not "run" or take over an area.  In recent times these have been near impossible to find.  But, we have a limited number of 7 gallon that we’re putting on sale.  The size on special shown below.  This is a perfect size to plant in the garden.  Anticipate a mature clump at about six to seven feet tall.  I’m also showing a blossom and some older plants.  We only have a handful left for sale

REGULAR PRICE THESE HARD TO FIND 7 GALLON $185
TEN DAY SPECIAL
THIS SIZE $160


Crinum amabile purple 5g Crinum amabile purple 5g Crinum amabile purple 5g
Crinum amabile purple 5g Crinum amabile purple 5g Crinum amabile purple 5g
Crinum amabile purple Crinum amabile purple Crinum amabile purple

 

PAVONIA MULTIFLORA
BRAZILIAN CANDLES

RED BLOSSOMS IN SHADE!


AND, BLOSSOMS ALL YEAR LONG!
TEN DAY SPECIAL ONE GALLON SIZE


In the past I introduced you to this interesting and super rare plant from Brazil.  This species in unique because it grows in the shade, never gets over about eight feet tall, blossoms in the shade and never stops blossoming.  Yes, in the dead of winter you'll see red blossoms.  And, these trees are prolific.  When mature, these trees will have twenty to thirty blossoms year-round.   This species is an open appearing plant with foliage and blossoms at the ends of its small trunks.  Blossom size is two to three inches in length.  Pictures here show them quite well.  This species is also very difficult to find.  The plants on sale are presently tall and bigger than shown here.  Everyone who's bought these loves them.

REGULAR PRICE ONE GALLON $55
TEN DAY SPECIAL ONE GALLON $45


Just mention this Blog Only Special for your discount when you purchase.  Of note, small plants should blossom by spring but it’ll take five years or more to get an overhead wide tree.  Previous larger plants at the nursery shown below as well.


PAVONIA MULTIFLORA PAVONIA MULTIFLORA PAVONIA MULTIFLORA
PAVONIA MULTIFLORA PAVONIA MULTIFLORA
Pavonia multiflora Pavonia multiflora Pavonia multiflora
Pavonia multiflora Pavonia multiflora Pavonia multiflora

 

PURPLE-BLACK LARGER BROMELIAD
NEOROGELIA MOPEPPA


GOOD FOR FILTERED LIGHT OR SUN ALONG THE COAST
LARGER SIZE NEOROGELIA
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON SIZE


This is a desirable and colorful Bromeliad that does well in the garden.  It also gets quite wide with a two foot span leaftip to leaftip.  But, it doesn't get very tall.  Color is as blackish purple color with hints of red.  Like all Bromeliads, after it flowers it produces pups and, in a couple of years, you have a good sized clump.  It is difficult to find.  In coastal areas, it'll take some sun.  If you are further inland, figure strong filtered light will work. We're putting 5 gallon size on Sale.

REGULAR PRICE 5 GALLON $95
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $80

Neorogelia puple mopeppa 5g Neorogelia puple mopeppa 5g Neorogelia puple mopeppa 5g
Neorogelia puple mopeppa 5g Neorogelia puple mopeppa 5g Neorogelia puple mopeppa 5g

 

 

                                    WEDNESDAY, 9 JULY, 2025

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.

Coccothrinax barbadensis Coccothrinax barbadensis Coccothrinax barbadensis
Coccothrinax barbadensis COCCOTHRINAX BARBADENSIS COCCOTHRINAX BARBADENSIS
Coccothrinax barbadensis Coccothrinax barbadensis Coccothrinax barbadensis

 

AECHMEA BLANCHETIANA
LARGER TYPE OF COLORFUL BROMELIAD



TOLERATES FULL SUN - FAIRLY COLD HARDY
DIFFICULT TO LOCATE BUT WE TYPICALLY HAVE IN STOCK
MULTIPLE LEAF COLORS - RED, ORANGE, YELLOW & GREEN

This is a great Bromeliad for Southern California - or for many areas in the country where severe cold is not seen.  Native to eastern Brazil, they get heights of three to four feet and tolerate full sun easily here along our coast.  Cold hardiness is into the mid to upper twenties F.  There are varieties that show yellow, orange, red and several other colors.  I prefer the colorful forms although straight green is also seen.  The problem is that they are hard to find.  These are a fantastic full sun companion plant.  Shown below are plants that we have at the nursery along with a couple of garden pictures of this species.  Most are yellow but there's a few "orangeade" types shown.  They came from a yellow-orange mom as offsets. They should grow in sun to show nice color.  Presently we do have a pretty good selection of this species.  Below in this Blog are nice specimens of this species on Sale. 

Aecchmea blanchetiana Aecchmea blanchetiana Aecchmea blanchetiana
Aecchmea blanchetiana Aechmea blanchetiana in garden Aecchmea blanchetiana
Aechmea blanchetiana Aechmea blanchetiana Aechmea blanchetiana
Aechmea blanchetiana Aechmea blanchetiana Aechmea blanchetiana
Aechmea blanchetiana orangeade Aechmea blanchetiana red Aechmea blanchetiana orangeade
Aechmea blanchetiana AECHMEA BLANCHETIANA AECHMEA BLANCHETIANA

 

SYAGRUS PICROPHYLLA HYBRID
SUPER RARE SYAGRUS HYBRID

A SHORTER & PRITTIER ALTERNATIVE TO THE QUEEN PALM
TEN DAY SPECIAL ON 25 GALLON SIZE THAT ARE TALL

I have only two of these extremely rare hybrids of Syagrus picrophylla.  The seeds were produced by the same hybridizer that created the Coconut Queen Palm.  I do not know what they are hybridized with and probably can't find out.  The hybridizer is in his mid eighties and a bit forgetful.  Plants are in 25 gallon containers, have been outdoor grown in sun.  They should prove to be a very interesting hybrid palm and, I think, prttier in appearance than the common Queen Palm. They are quite tall for their pots and too tall for typical shipping or mail order - but can be delivered.  The last photo is of the pure Syagrus picrophylla by G.M from PACSOA.  We only have one or two remaining.  They are presently about 14 feet tall in their pots.

REGULAR PRICE THESE 25 GALLON $775
TEN DAY SPECIAL THESE 25G $675

Syagrus picrophylla hybrid Syagrus picrophylla hybrid Syagrus picrophylla hybrid
Syagrus picrophylla hybrid Syagrus picrophylla hybrid Syagrus picrophylla hybrid
Syagrus picrophylla hybrid Syagrus picrophylla by Gileno Machado PACSOA  

 

DYPSIS LEPTOCHEILOS
THE TEDDY BEAR PALM


EVERYONE LOVES THIS PALM
ONE OF THE BEST MADAGASCAR PALMS
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15G SIZE

The Teddy Bear Palm has become super popular because it grows well in Southern California, has a rusty colored, fuzzy crown shaft, has a silver, ringed trunk and doesn't get too tall.  For most enthusiasts, it's among the "top ten" Madagascar palms.  Mature height is about 25 feet.  Right on the coast it does well with full sun.  Cold hardiness is about 25 degrees F.  Growth rate is medium.  One can grow it in part day sun as well.  The average enthusiast, once he sees a mature plant, just "has to have one".   Expect a mature height in California of about 25 feet or a bit more.  Trunk diameter is usually about eight inches.  The crown shaft is the most prominent trait - fuzzy, rusty red and quite touchable.  The latter trait is why it's called the "Teddy Bear Palm".  We’re putting fifteen gallon size on Sale but only have a few available.

REGULAR PRICE 15G SIZE $255
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $230

Dypsis leptocheilos 15g Dypsis leptocheilos 15g Dypsis leptocheilos 15g
Dypsis leptocheilos 15g Dypsis leptocheilos 15g Dypsis leptocheilos 15g
Dypsis leptocheilos Dypsis leptocheilos Dypsis leptocheilos

 

ARCHONTOPHOENIX "TERACARPA"
THE BEST KING PALM EVER!  
MUCH SUPERIOR TO REGULAR KING PALMS

 

SO, WHAT IS IT?
ARE THEY EVER ON SALE?
YES, 10 DAY SPECIAL 15 GALLON SIZE - SINGLES OR MULTIPLES

Archontophoenix teracarpa is a fictitious name given to an unknown species/type of King Palm that I have in my garden and no one can identify.  I've been collecting seeds from it for quite a few years and offering it for sale.  Everyone who gets one agrees - "It's the best King Palm ever!"  It got the name from the Latin "Large body", which it has.  After trying to identify the species over many years and with no success, we coined the name "Archontophoenix teracarpa".  The closest species to it would be A. maxima but it's not the same.  So, what are the differences that makes teracarpa more ideal?  Shown below is a single of our 15 gallon size but we also have multiples.  These are really too big for mail order but we do have 5 gallon which we can ship.  We have available both single stem plants and some multiples (more than one in a pot).

It is faster growing than the regular Archontophoenix cunninghamiana
It gets taller than the regular King Palm
It tolerates full sun better
It doesn't brown tip in full sun
It has a blue crown shaft
It has a super thick trunk

It's just a better looking and performing type of King Palm.  If you get one, you’ll be bragging about its performance later.

REGULAR PRICE 15 GALLON $235
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON $215

Remember:  mention this Special to get your discount when you purchase!


Archontophoenix teracarpa 15g Archontophoenix teracarpa 15g Archontophoenix teracarpa 15g
Archontophoenix teracarpa 15g Archontophoenix teracarpa 15g Archontophoenix teracarpa 15g
Archontophoenix teracarpa Archontophoenix teracarpa Archontophoenix teracarpa

 

ARCHONTOPHOENIX MAXIMA
LARGEST OF THE KING PALMS

 

GREEN LEAVES – STATELY TRUNK AND CROWN
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 GALLON SIZE

By popular demand I have put this great palm on special.  This is the largest of the King Palm family.  It got its name "maxima" by the flower size, but most have found it to be an aggressive grower, have a larger trunk and get taller than the other species of King Palms.  It does have silver on the underside of the leaves.  The crown shaft is sort of a yellow, sometimes blue color.  It is a quick growing pinnate palm native to Australia.  It's rare to see them available and also hard to find good photos of this species.  The plants I'm putting on special are the 15 gallon size, mostly singles but some multiples.  It tolerates full coastal sun and is cold hardy into the mid-twenties F.  Another interesting thing is that sometimes they’ll throw a new red leaf as shown in one photo below.

REGULAR PRICE 15 GALLON $240
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 GALLON $220


Of note, our Archontophoenix "teracarpa" is probably a larger King Palm than A. maxima but still escapes exact species identification.  It does not have silver undersides to the leaflets and has a blue crown shaft.  It is routinely discussed elsewhere at this Blog.  The habitat photo is by Luke Nancarrow AU
.


Archontophoenix maxima 15g Archontophoenix maxima 15g  singles / multiples Archontophoenix maxima 15g  singles / multiples
Archontophoenix maxima 15g  singles / multiples Archontophoenix maxima 15g  singles / multiples Archontophoenix maxima 15g  singles / multiples
Archontophoenix maxima 15g  singles / multiples Archontophoenix maxima 15g  singles / multiples Archontophoenix maxima 15g  singles / multiples
Archontophoenix maxima 15g  singles / multiples Archontophoenix maxima luke nancarrow AU Archontophoenix maxima 15g  singles / multiples

 

ARCHONTOPHOENIX MAXIMA
LARGEST OF THE KING PALMS

 

GREEN LEAVES – STATELY TRUNK AND CROWN
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON SIZE

FOR SPECIES DESCRIPTION, SEE ABOVE


REGULAR PRICE 5 GALLON $135
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON $115

Archontophoenix maxima large 5g Archontophoenix maxima large 5g Archontophoenix maxima large 5g
Archontophoenix maxima large 5g Archontophoenix maxima large 5g Archontophoenix maxima large 5g

 

KENTIOPSIS PYRIFORMIS
SUPER RARE SINGLE TRUNK PINNATE PALM



NATIVE TO NEW CALEDONIA
THIN TRUNK - VERY ELEGANT
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON SIZE

This is a single trunk, crown shafted pinnate palm native to New Caledonia.  Many feel it's the prettiest species of this genus.  It gets to a height of about 40 feet or more and has a thin trunk.  Leaves are upright, green and arched.  They are keeled and green in color.  The crown shaft is a copper color, covered with a white wax.  It can be grown in some sun, depending on where you live.  It's probably best to start it in bright filtered light and let it work its way into overhead sun.  Growth rate is good, comparable or faster than K. oliviformis.  Cold tolerance is down to about a freeze.  This is an extremely difficult species to find for sale nowadays.  I have a limited number of 5 gallon plants we’re putting on special.  They are nicely sized for as 5 gallon.  Newly emergent leaves are red as shown in the next to last photo below of a prior Nursery plant.  This new red leaf is a typical trait of New Caledonian palm species.  This is an extremely rare species and we rarely have them for sale.  The 8th photo below is a 2 gallon plant but shows the newly emerging red leaf.

REGULAR PRICE 5 GALLON $145
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON $125


 Photo of garden plant by TS at RPS.


Kentiopsis pyriformis 5g Kentiopsis pyriformis 5g Kentiopsis pyriformis 5g
Kentiopsis pyriformis 5g Kentiopsis pyriformis 5g Kentiopsis pyriformis 5g
Kentiopsis pyriformis at Nursery

 

PRITCHARDIA HILLEBRANDII
A HAWAIIAN LOULU FAN PALM

MEDIUM SIZED MATURE - NICE SEMI-FLAT GREEN LEAVES
WHITE TOMENTUM ON LEAF STEMS AND INNER CROWN
TEN DAY SPECIAL THREE OR FIVE GALLON SIZE

If you like fan palms, then you have to try some Pritchardia palms.  There are about 25 species of Pritchardia.  All the best ones come from the Hawaiian Islands.  The species from the South Pacific are to be avoided as they don't do well here.  This species is from Hawaii and reaches a medium height of 25 feet.  Leaves are green.  They have white tomentum (hairs) on the leaf stem and trunk.  I’d estimate the trunk diameter at about eight inches by my experience.  It becomes clean as old leaf bases fall off.  Growth rate is medium.  This is a very attractive palm.  I have one in my garden that gets partial sun and is at least 20 feet tall.  Cold tolerance is into the mid-twenties F.  Mail order easy.

REGULAR PRICE GOOD SIZE THREE OR FIVE GALLON $145
TEN DAY SPECIAL THREE GALLON $125


Pritchardia hillebrandii 3g Pritchardia hillebrandii 3g Pritchardia hillebrandii 3g
Pritchardia hillebrandii 3g Pritchardia hillebrandii 3g Pritchardia hillebrandii 3g
Pritchardia hillebrandii Pritchardia hillebrandii PalmPedia Pritchardia hillebrandii

 

BURRETIOKENTIA HAPALA
A GREAT NEW CALEDONIAN PALM FOR SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA



SUPER ATTRACTIVE CROWN SHAFTED PALM
TEN DAY SPECIAL FIVE GALLON SIZE

Among palm enthusiasts, almost any species from New Caledonia is sought after.  This species falls into that group.  It is a crown shafted palm with a rather thin trunk of about eight inches that gets to a height of approximately 25 to 30 feet.  It has an intriguing brown color to the stems and crown shaft area.  It does not have the stripes you'd see with the Burretiokentia vieilllardii.  Cold tolerance is about 25 degrees F, or perhaps a bit less.  So, it's comparable to a King Palm.  If you can grow a King, you can grow this species.  One of the keys to culture is not letting the ground it's in go dry.  This species, like Chambeyronia, responds to water.  Shown below is the five gallon size that I'm putting on special. I'd recommend morning sun, a few hours of mid-day sun, or bright filtered light.  It's a great species to grow.  

REGULAR PRICE 5 GALLON SIZE $155
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON $125 

Remember:  Mention this Special for you discount.

Burretiokentia hapala 5g Burretiokentia hapala 5g Burretiokentia hapala 5g
Burretiokentia hapala 5g Burretiokentia hapala 5g Burretiokentia hapala
Burretiokentia hapala Burretiokentia hapala Burretiokentia hapala

 

CHAMBEYRONIA MACROCARPA
THE FLAME THROWER PALM
NEW RED EMERGING LEAF


DARK GREEN CROWN SHAFT
TEN DAY SPECIAL ON BAND SIZE

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

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


I thank TS at RPS for usage of his photo below.


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

 

DYPSIS PRESTONIANA
SINGLE TRUNK, BEAUTIFUL
A REAL WINNER!


SUPER RARE MADAGASCAR PALM
TEN DAY SPECIAL BAND SIZE

Discovered by John Dransfield and named after a U.K. executive of Macdonald's Hamburgers (who funded the expedition to Madagascar), this single trunk palm is new to the market, super rare and quite attractive.   It has orange-brown leaf bases at the point of trunk attachment, plumose leaves and gets to a height of about 25 to 30 feet.  It is single trunked with a medium thickness and prominent rings.  It takes full sun in coastal areas and, once established, is a good growing palm.  Shown here is a juvenile band plant – we’re putting this size on special.  On occasion we have larger sizes for sale.  These bands are easy to ship.  Growers tell us that this species takes temperatures into the mid-20's F.  I know of several enthusiasts who live in cool areas and now have fruiting specimens of this species.  It is an excellent grower.

REGULAR REGULAR BAND SIZE $60
TEN DAY SPECIAL BAND SIZE $50

Remember:  Mention this Blog Special for this price.  Easy to mail order.  Habitat photos c/o TS at RPS. 

Dypsis prestoniana Dypsis prestoniana Dypsis prestoniana
Dypsis prestoniana Dypsis prestoniana Dypsis prestoniana

 

CHAMAEDOREA GLAUCIFOLIA
SUPER SIMILAR TO C. PLUMOSA


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

From time to time I discuss this interesting single trunk Chamaedorea.  It is very similar to Chamaedorea plumosa - except:  The plumosa has a more plumose leaf and takes a little more sun.  But, the glaucifolia has the silver powder on the leaf stems and crown shaft as shown here.  This is quite attractive and typically very prominent.  Otherwise, you would mistake the two.  And, it too, can tolerate near full coastal sun.  They are fast growing and get to a mature height of about 14 feet.  They look their best when planted in colonies of three to five plants.  The seedlings on sale are multiples, usually three per pot.  It is a durable species and seem exempt from fungal problems that can plague C. plumosa.  Cold hardiness is about 25 degrees F.

REGULAR PRICE BAND SIZED MULTIPLES $60
TEN DAY SPECIAL THESE SEEDLINGS $50

 

Chamaedorea glaucifolia band multiples Chamaedorea glaucifolia band multiples Chamaedorea glaucifolia band multiples
Chamaedorea glaucifolia band multiples Chamaedorea glaucifolia band multiples Chamaedorea glaucifolia band multiples
Chamaedorea glaucifolia Chamaedorea glaucifolia Chamaedorea glaucifolia



ENCEPHALARTOS ALTENSTEINII
LARGER GREEN CYCAD FROM SO AFRICA

 

FULL CROWN OF LEAVES - HUSKY TRUNK
TEN DAY SPECIAL BAND SIZE SEEDLINGS

This is a medium to large green cycad from the Eastern Cape region of the Republic of South Africa.  It was named after a Prussian statesman and is listed a a threatened cycad species.  Mature height after many decades can reach up to over sixteen feet.  Leaf length is six feet with trunk diameter of up to 18 to 24 inches.  Leaflets have spines, especially when young.  The base of the leaf stems are usually devoid of prickles or spines.  Leaf color is a shiny green.  Along the coast this species tolerates full sun or part day sun.  It easily withstands a freeze and has an absolute cold tolerance down to about 22 degrees F.  It can easily be grown on the patio if given adequate light.  Desert areas should consider only a few hours of direct desert sun.  It is best to give this species plenty of room in the garden.  It makes a spectacular specimen plant.  We are offering seedlings in the band size on special.  These are easy to ship within the U.S. but we are getting low on availability.

REGULAR PRICE BAND SIZE $65
TEN DAY SPECIAL PRICE THESE BAND SIZED SEEDLING $55

Encephalartos altensteinii Encephalartos altensteinii Encephalartos altensteinii
Encephalartos altensteinii Encephalartos altensteinii Encephalartos altensteinii
Encephalartos altensteinii Encephalartos altensteinii Encephalartos altensteinii

 

DIOON CALIFANOI
RARE MEDIUM SIZED MEXICAN CYCAD


KEELED, ARCHING GRAY-GREEN LEAVES
TEN DAY SPECIAL VERY HARD TO FIND 15 GALLON PLANT

There is some type of seductive quality to this rare species – Dioon califanloi.  I think it's because of the compact, rigid, keeled and curved leaves.  The leaves are very distinct and different - and very appealing.  This is a species that takes on the mature appearance over time.  As a young plant you might think it's a "ho-hummer".  But, as it ages, it develops its traditional appearance and gets more attractive.  Leaves are four to five feet long.  In a domestic situation, a plant with a three foot trunk would be enormous.  It takes full sun and is cold hardy into the lower 20's F.  The plant on sale is in a 15g container and has a 4 inch caudex.

REGULAR PRICE THIS ACTUAL 15 GALLON WITH 4 INCH CADUEX $780
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS ACTUAL 15 GALLON CYCAD $675

Remember to mention this Blog Special for this price when you purchase.  This plant can be shipped, weather permitting.


Dioon califanoi 15g about 4 inches Dioon califanoi 15g about 4 inches Dioon califanoi 15g 4 inches
Dioon califanoi 15g 4 inches Dioon califanoi 15g 4 inches Dioon califanoi 15g 4 inches
Dioon califanoi Dioon califanoi Dioon califanoi

 

CERATOZAMIA LATIFOLLIA
THE CHAMELEON OF CYCADS


HOW ABOUT ORANGE, RED OR GOLD NEW LEAVES
TEN DAY SPECIAL ANY PLANT THIS SPECIES

Ceratozamia latifolia is a smaller, filtered light loving cycad from Mexico.  It is native to the regions of San Luis Potosi and Hidalgo.  Leaf length averages four, perhaps five feet maximum.  Leaves lay in a more horizontal position.  Caudex size is less than ten inches.  So, you can see that overall leaf crown width is under six feet or so.  The striking trait of this species is the very colorful newly emergent leaves as shown here.  But, you can’t always predict what color each plant will produce.  The leaflets are wide and un-armed.  We recommend filtered light for this species.  Cold hardiness is certainly the lower 20's F. or lower.

The photos here show three different plants with three different colors of emerging new leaves – orange, red and gold.  Of course, sometimes they may be green.  These colors always fade over two to three weeks to their green color.  But, any given plant will typically throw the same color with the next batch of new leaves.

TEN DAY SPECIAL: 15% OFF REGULAR PRICE ANY PLANT THIS SPECIES.

We usually have an assortment of sizes from citrus pot to 15 gallon or larger.

Ceratozamia latifolia orange leaves Ceratozamia latifolia orange leaves Ceratozamia latifolia orange leaves
Ceratozamia latifolia red leaves Ceratozamia latifolia red leaves Ceratozamia latifolia red leaves
Ceratozamia latifolia gold leaves Ceratozamia latifolia gold leaves Ceratozamia latifolia gold leaves

  

CYCAS PETRAEA
SUPER RARE GREEN CYCAD FROM THAILAND
 



TWENTY YEAR OLD SPECIMEN WITH VASE SHAPED TRUNK
AS FAR AS WE KNOW, A SPECIMEN LIKE THIS AVAILABLE NOWHERE ELSE
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS ACTUAL CYCAD


This is an unusual Cycas species from colder parts of northern Thailand.  In locality, freezes are experienced and it's reported this species will even tolerate snow.  Cycas petraea can get trunks over 15 feet tall in dozens of decades.  More typically, domestic plant trunks are under three feet tall.  Leaves are flat and green and about four to six feet long.  Crowns consist of dozens of leaves.  The bases of the trunks have a peculiar swelling to them as seen here.  They can form a classical "water vase trunk" which is fat and swollen and then gets thinner above.  Culturally, this species likes nice draining soil, temperatures above a freeze and part day or filtered sun.  As an interior cycad, this would be one to try.  This is probably one of the coolest Cycaspecies around.  The plant on special is in a 7 gallon pot and is about 20 years old from seed.  The caudex has the classic “vase” shape, is 9 inches wide at the base and 11 to 12 inches tall.  As you can see it’s holding a nice set of softer green leaves.  We’re putting this plant on a Ten Day Special.  This is an old, near impossible species to find, especially with this size & age.  It can be mail ordered.

REGULAR PRICE THIS ACTUAL PLANT $2100
TEN DAY SPECIAL PRICE THIS ACTUAL PLANT $1825

The cycad on special is shown in the first six photos.  The 8th photo is by Amazon.de website, the 9th by the late Ken Hill.


Cycas petraea 7 gallon 9 inches wide 11 inches tall vase shape Cycas petraea 7 gallon 9 inches wide 11 inches tall vase shape Cycas petraea 7 gallon 9 inches wide 11 inches tall vase shape
Cycas petraea 7 gallon 9 inches wide 11 inches tall vase shape Cycas petraea 7 gallon 9 inches wide 11 inches tall vase shape Cycas petraea 7 gallon 9 inches wide 11 inches tall vase shape
Cycas petraea 7 gallon 9 inches wide 11 inches tall vase shape Cycas petraea Cycas petraea Ken Hill

 

ENCEPHALARTOS LEHMANNII
BLUE SOUTH AFRICAN CYCAD FOR SUN


GOOD OFFERING OF 15 GALLON PLANTS
LOVES SUN AND HEAT ALONG THE COAST
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 GALLON SIZE

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

Shown below is a 15 gallon plant on Special.  It has a caudex of 7 inches.  We have other that are a bit smaller and less expensive - as well as larger.  Most are sun ready.   

REGULAR PRICE 15 GALLON WITH A 7 INCH CAUDEX $1120
TEN DAY SPECIAL SALE PRICE THIS ACTUAL PLANT SHOWN $975
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This size can possibly be mail ordered.  This caudex size price applies to plants that do not have vertical trunk height.  The plant on sale is shown in the first six photos below.

Encephalartos lehmanii Encephalartos lehmanii Encephalartos lehmanii
Encephalartos lehmanii Encephalartos lehmanii Encephalartos lehmannii 15g
Encephalartos lehmannii Encephalartos lehmannii Encephalartos lehmannii

 

ENCEPHALARTOS LEHMANNII
RARE BLUE SOUTH AFRICAN CYCAD FOR FULL COASTAL SUN


A FAVORITE AMONG CYCAD ENTHUSIASTS
TEN DAY SPECIAL GOOD SIZES & AFFORDABLE 5 GALLON PLANTS

FOR SPECIES DESCRIPTION, SEE ABOVE

Shown below are E. lehmannii that are in 5 gallon pots.  They have 4 to 6 leaves with caudexes 2 to 2.5 inches.  Within a year they’d like to be repotted into larger containers or into the ground.   This size is easy to mail order.  We have about ten available this size.  

REGULAR PRICE THIS SIZE 5 GALLON $300
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE 5 GALLON $255

Encephalartos lehmannii 5g caudex 2-2.5 inches Encephalartos lehmannii 5g caudex 2-2.5 inches Encephalartos lehmannii 5g caudex 2-2.5 inches
Encephalartos lehmannii 5g caudex 2-2.5 inches Encephalartos lehmannii 5g caudex 2-2.5 inches Encephalartos lehmannii 5g caudex 2-2.5 inches

 

LIGULARIA TUSSILANGINEA
LILY-LIKE, FLAT GREEN LEAVES


YELLOW BLOSSOMS IN FALL
TAKES SUN - LIKES WATER
TEN DAY SPECIAL NICE FIVE GALLON

This is an interesting plant we propagate ourselves from seeds of existing plants.  They form small clusters of shiny green leaf plants that don't get over 18 inches.  Flowers come in the fall are yellow, daisy-like and medium sized.  This species enjoys water and will droop over with too little water.  Then, when given water, they bounce right back.  It's a good "indicator plant" for how well you are watering the garden.  They'll take sun in many areas or part day sun.  In full sun, give them plenty of water.  These plants do sucker and are easy to propagate from divisions. This is a great "filler plant" to put in areas where you want something but don't know what to use.  Shown below are our 5 gallon – which we are putting on Special.  We also have one gallon size. 

REGULAR PRICE 5 GALLON $85
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON $65

Remember:  mention this Special for your discount when you purchase.  Flowering photo by RT.


LIGULARIA TUSSILANGINEA 5g LIGULARIA TUSSILANGINEA 5g LIGULARIA TUSSILANGINEA 5g
Ligularia 5g Ligularia 5g
Ligularia home Ligularia in blossom by RT

 

CALOCASIA GIGANTEA THAILAND GIANT
HUGE ELEPHANT EAR TYPE PLANT



LARGE GREEN LEAVES, SUCKERING
TEN DAY SPECIAL JUVENILE TWO GALLON SIZE

Calocasia are types of Elephant Ear plants that are native to areas from India through Asia.  The species on special today is known for it's huge leaves which can be six feet long and four feet wide. This variety is known to have the largest leaves of this species.  Leaves are green and heart shaped.  Mature height can be ten feet.  They tolerate sun or part sun.  Plants are known to be grown in zone 7b and can take a freeze if the soil doesn't freeze.  In freezing areas new leaves will re-emerge in the spring.  In frost free areas it is a perennial plant. The last photo c/o the Missouri Botanical Garden shows a larger plant.  The plants on special shown below are in 2 gallon pots.  These photos were taken recently.  These plants have seen recent weather down to a freeze.  They are fairly quick growing.  We're putting 2 gallon on special.  Now is a good time to plant these in the garden.  

TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS 2 GALLON SIZE  SIZE $50

CALOCASIA GIGANTEA THAILAND GIANT 2G  CALOCASIA GIGANTEA THAILAND GIANT 2G  CALOCASIA GIGANTEA THAILAND GIANT 2G 
CALOCASIA GIGANTEA THAILAND GIANT 5G  CALOCASIA GIGANTEA THAILAND GIANT 2G  Calocasia gigantea thailand giant Missouri Botanical Garden Website

 

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 nice 5 gallon plants.  These can be mail ordered.

REGULAR PRICE THESE 5 GALLON PLANTS $85
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON $70

Remember to mention this Blog Special for this discount when you purchase. The very nice photos below are by mysarawak Travelogue and HawaiianForest.com


Birds Nest Fern Birds Nest Fern Asplenium nidus Birds Nest Fern Asplenium nidus
Birds Nest Fern Asplenium nidus Birds Nest Fern Asplenium nidus Birds Nest Fern Asplenium nidus
Birds Nest Fern Asplenium nidus Birds Nest Fern by mysarawak Travelogue Birds Nest Fern by HawaiianForest.com

 

FICUS UMBELLATA
INTERIOR / EXTERIOR PLANT WITH LARGE ROUND LEAVES


DWARF MATURE SIZE - STRIKING AND UNUSUAL APPEARANCE
NEWLY SPECIES FOR ENTHUSIASTS

NEAR IMPOSSIBLE TO FIND PRESENTLY
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 GALLON SIZE - ONLY A FEW LEFT


Until about 9 months ago, I had never heard of this species.  There's essentially no scientific articles on it on the Internet.  I've read that it is native to South Africa.  It's mentioned as a smaller replacement for the popular Fiddle Leaf Fig.  It differs from the latter in that it's leaves are very soft and pliable.  It is also much smaller tree mature.  The Fiddle Leaf Fig in my yard is over 30 feet tall and 20 feet wide with a thick trunk.  This new species is supposed to be a real dwarf, not getting over 4 to 6 feet tall.   Leaves are a foot wide, prominently veined and round.  Inside, it's said to want very bright light - next to a bright window.  Cold hardiness is unknown.  We'll know more by next spring after we winter them over at our nursery.  I have no data growing it outdoors.  We're offering some nicely sized 15 gallon that are 7 to 8 feet tall in their pots.  I only have a couple.  They are apparently near mature height.  BTW, this is only the second time we've offered this tree for sale.  We know it does well as an interior plant but data on growing outside is limited .  We have only one or two 15g left available.    

TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 GALLON $525

Sorry, but no photos of mature trees are availab
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FICUS UMBELLATA 15G JAN FICUS UMBELLATA 15G JAN FICUS UMBELLATA 15G JAN
FICUS UMBELLATA 15G JAN FICUS UMBELLATA 15G JAN FICUS UMBELLATA 15G JAN

 

KAHILI GINGER
HEDYCHIUM GARDNERIANUM


MEDIUM SIZED -  GREEN LEAVES
SUPER FRAGRANT BLOSSOM
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15G 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 15g 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 15G $195
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15G $175

Just mention this Special for your discount when you purchase. 


Kahili Ginger Kahili Ginger Kahili Ginger
Kahili Ginger Kahili Ginger Kahili Ginger
Kahili Ginger Kahili Ginger Kahili Ginger Govt. Queensland, AU

 

 

                                    MONDAY, 7 JULY, 2025

CYPHOPHOENIX NUCELE
RARE, ELEGANT, THIN TRUNK PALM



UPRIGHT LEAVES
SINGLE TRUNK PINNATE PALM FROM NEW CALEDONIA

Shown here is a gorgeous example of one of the more beautiful of the New Caledonian palms.  Cyphophoenix nucele is from Lifou Island, gets to a height of twenty-five to thirty feet and takes strong filtered light or part day sun in most coastal areas.  It has a thin trunk with lots of silver color.  Leaves tend to but upright as opposed to C. elegans where the leaves are more arched.  The last three pictures are from the late Mardi Darian's garden in Vista, CA.  You'll notice how healthy it looks in strong filtered light.  The nursery plant shown is a 15g that we've had in stock in the past.  Presently we are out of this species but get it in from time to time.  I'd estimate the cold tolerance into the mid to upper twenties F. 


Cyphophoenix nucele Cyphophoenix nucele Cyphophoenix nucele
Cyphophoenix nucele Cyphophoenix nucele Cyphophoenix nucele
Cyphophoenix nucele Cyphophoenix nucele Cyphophoenix nucele

 

ALOCASIA SPECIES
ELEPHANT EAR PLANTS


FOUR TYPES SHOWN HERE
LUSH, EXOTIC, QUICK TROPICAL LOOK AT A FEW SPECIES


Alocasia are a type of suckering tropical plant that many know as the "Elephant Ear Plant".  Most that one will see commercially are hybrids that have no native home.  With this said, natural species are typically found in the Old World and Asia.  The main differences between these plants are the overall height, the size of the leaves, the aggressiveness of growth, coloring and cold tolerance.  I am showing you here four hybrid varieties, each with their own charm.  Figure that they are not for full sun unless you are told otherwise.  But, the first variety can take full coastal sun.

1.  Row 1 and 2:  Alocaia "Cal - Odora", a dwarf species.  It rarely gets over five feet and has leaves that are typically under 12 inches wide.  Leaf color is green.  People like this one b/c of its dwarf size.
2.  Row 3:  Alocasia Calidora, a bigger species that will form significant trunks and has a larger leaf.  Color is green.  Leaves can get three feet long.
3.  Row 4:  Alocasia portoro, an attractive hybrid with an arrowhead shaped leaf and prominent leaf veins.  It can get to about six feet or a bit more.
4.  Row 5:  Alocasia species "black stem", a super attractive and charming species with black stems, silver to the back of the leaves and a medium height to five feet.  But, it's not as cold hardy as those above.

We presently have all of these available with some in limited numbers.  Also, from time, we get very exotic natural species that tend to be smaller and are quite stunning.

Alocasia Cal - Odora Alocasia Cal - Odora Alocasia Cal - Odora
Alocasia Cal - Odora Alocasia Cal - Odora Alocasia Cal - Odora
Alocasia Calidora Alocasia Calidora Alocasia Calidora
Alocasia portoro Alocasia portoro Alocasia portoro
Alocasia black stem Alocasia black stem Alocasia black stem

 

COCONUT QUEEN PALM
ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL WHEN MATURE
NEAR IMPOSSIBLE TO FIND

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

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

We’re putting huge 24 inch boxes on sale.  They are about 10 - 12 feet tall in their box.  This hybrid likes full sun, is a medium rate grower.  We have what may be the last three plants in this area.  This beautiful hybrid has become impossible to find - thus more expensive.  But, prices won't be coming down.  These are in short supply and could be Special Order item.

REGULAR PRICE 24 INCH BOX $1600
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $1350

The 9th photo is by J.I.

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

 

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 $245
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 GALLON SIZE $220

Remember to mention this Special to get this price.


Prestoeas montana Prestoeas montana Prestoeas montana
Prestoeas montana Prestoeas montana Prestoeas montana
Prestoea montana Prestoeas montana Prestoeas montana

 

BISMARCKIA SPECIES MAYOTTE ISLAND
THE RARE GREEN BISMARCKIA

YOU NEVER SEE THEM AVAILABLE



BISMARCKIA BUT WITHOUT THE BLUE COLOR
VERY ATTRACTIVE, LARGER FLAT GREEN FAN PALM
TEN DAY SPECIAL OLD AND LARGE 15G SIZED PLANTS

One of the favorite characterisstics 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.  The 11th photo below is by TS at RPS and the last three photos below are by M.F. with two plants in the San Diego area.


REGULAR PRICE 15G $295
TEN DAY SPECIAL SALE PRICE 15G $255

Note:  Of course, we also carry a good assortment of the classic blue Bismarcia!


Bismarckia mayotte island Bismarckia mayotte island Bismarckia mayotte island
Bismarckia mayotte island Bismarckia mayotte island Bismarckia mayotte island
Bismarckia mayotte island Bismarckia mayotte island Bismarckia mayotte island
Bismarckia mayotte island Bismarckia mayotte island TS RPS Bismarckia mayotte island
Bismarckia mayotte island by MF   Bismarckia mayotte island by MF 

   

CHAMAEDOREA ARENBERGIANA
SINGLE TRUNK UNDERSTORY PALM WITH WIDE LEAFLETS

 

MEDIUM HEIGHT MATURE - PROMINENT TRUNK RINGS
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 GALLON SIZE

This single trunk species is from Mexico and Central America.  It is pinnate like other Chamaedorea species with a trunk diameter of an inch or a bit more.  The leaves a five feet long with wide leaflets and prominent drip tips.  It  prefers moist but good draining soil.  The trunks are dark green and prominent trunk rings are present.  Mature height is about 12 feet.  Low temperatures tolerated are about to a freeze and this species likes filtered light.  A photo below shows the unusual clustering of seeds on a female flower attached to the trunk below the leaves.  In the last photo, the seeds are green and have not yet turned color.   

REGULAR PRICE 15G $245
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $215

 

 

Chamaedorea arenbergiana 15g Chamaedorea arenbergiana 15g Chamaedorea arenbergiana 15g
Chamaedorea arenbergiana Chamaedorea arenbergiana Chamaedorea arenbergiana

 

LIVISTONA SARIBUS
LARGE, DARK & HOOKED SPINES



MEDIUM TO TALL FAN PALM

TEN DAY SPECIAL SALE 15 GALLON POT SIZE

This medium to tall fan palm is native to southeast Asia.  It can get to heights of thirty-five feet or more.  It is an interesting palm that is easy to grow and has a very ornamental leaf with deep divisions of the segments.  Its leaf segments almost make a complete circle.  Leaf color is green.  The spines on the petioles tend to be dark in color and dramatic, usually the thing most people remember most about this species.  Another interesting thing is that the seed fruit is blue in color as shown below.  It is a sun species and cold hardy into the mid to low-twenties.  The 15g on sale are shown below.  Shipping is possible.   The last photo is by John Volk.

REGULAR PRICE 15 GALLON $245
TEN DAY SPECIAL SALE PRICE 15 GALLON $225


 
Livistona saribus Livistona saribus Livistona saribus

 

CYPHOPHOENIX ELEGANS
BEAUTIFUL SINGLE TRUNK PALM FROM NEW CALEDONIA

 

ARCHING GREEN LEAVES, CROWN SHAFT
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON SIZE

This species is from New Caledonia in the northern part of the island of New Caledonia.  It gets to a height of 20 to 25 feet in many years and has a green to silver, slightly swollen crown shaft.  The trunk is thin, about 4 to 6 inches thick.  The leaves are about six feet long and arch at their ends.  Cyphophoenix nucele has stiffer, upright leaves compared to this species.  Another important difference between these two is that the leaves of C. elegans are keeled whereas the leaves of nucele are more flat. This species can take full sun right on the coast but most give it part day sun, especially in inland areas.  Cold tolerance is down to the mid-twenties F.  We’re putting 5g plants on special.  Of note, this is a very rare species and hard to find for sale.  And, plants are presently larger than shown below.

REGULAR PRICE 5 GALLON $145
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $125

Please mention this Special at the time of purchase.


Cyphophoenix elegans Cyphophoenix elegans Cyphophoenix elegans
Cyphophoenix elegans Cyphophoenix elegans Cyphophoenix elegans
Cyphophoenix elegans Cyphophoenix elegans Cyphophoenix elegans

 

HOWEA FORSTERIANA
THE KENTIA PALM



GREAT PATIO OR INTERIOR PALM - OR IN THE GARDEN
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON SINGLES

Howea forsteriana, the popular Kentia Palm, is native to Lord Howe Island.  There it lives at lower elevations.  At higher elevations up the mountains one sees Howea belmoreana and Hedyscepe.  The Kentia does great here in So California.   It is a single trunk species that is often grown as a "multiple" with several plants in the same pot.  It does NOT sucker.  Along the coast it takes full sun or part day sun.  Far inland, filtered light is needed.   Cold tolerance is about 25 degrees F.  Mature height in sun is usually about thirty feet in 30 years.  We’re putting very nice 5 gallon plants on special.  These plants are singles - not multiples.  These can be mail ordered.

REGULAR PRICE 5 GALLON $145
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $125

Remember to mention this Blog Special at the time of purchase for this discounted price.


Howea forsteriana Howea forsteriana Howea forsteriana
Howea forsteriana Howea forsteriana Howea forsteriana
Howea forsteriana Howea forsteriana Howea forsteriana

 

GAUSSIA GOMEZ-POMPAE
BIGGER AND TALLER THAN GAUSSIA MAYA


PINNATE LEAVES, NO CROWN SHAFT
VERY RARE - NEW TO CULTIVATION
 
TEN DAY SPECIAL  5 GALLON SIZED PLANTS

This is a fairly recently described single trunk pinnate palm is from southern Mexico.  There it lives among rugged outcroppings in mountainous areas.  Little is known about its domestic culture.  It gets to heights of over 30 feet with an 8 to 10 inch thick trunk.  It has a clean trunk and no crown shaft.  Leaves are green and fairly straight.  The mature photos below were taken in Miami, Florida where it seems to be doing fine.  I would anticipate that it wont' take temperatures much below a freeze.  But, if you can grow G. maya, I'd suspect you can grow this species.  These plants are a first for the market and the first batch of this species we've ever offered. 

REGULAR PRICE 5 GALLON $145
DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON $125


Gaussia gomez-pompae 5g Gaussia gomez-pompae 5g Gaussia gomez-pompae 5g
Gaussia gomez-pompae 5g Gaussia gomez-pompae 5g Gaussia gomez-pompae 5g
Gaussia gomez-pompae Gaussia gomez-pompae Gaussia gomez-pompae

 

CHAMAEROPS HUMILIS - GREEN FORM
LOVES SUN AND HEAT – EXTREMELY COLD HARDY


SUCKERING FAN PALM WITH MEDIUM SIZED MATURE SIZE
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON SIZE

Historically Chamaerops humilis has been considered a monotypic genus although in recent times a very blue version (Chamaerops cerifera) has been discovered in northern Africa and this may be eventually named as the second species in the genus.  This green species is very durable and can live on limited water.  It tolerates hot full sun, even in desert environments.  Although there are variations in mature heights (different clones of the same species), it tends not to be overly tall.  It does sucker and leaf stems are armed with sharp barbs.  Most mature specimens are between ten and twenty feet tall.  The 5 gallon plants on special are the green form of this species.  Notably, all C. humilis can be green or have strong hints of blue in the leaves and stems.  This species demands full sun and loves heat.  In the shade, it performs poorly.  Cold tolerance is about 15 degrees F.  This size can easily be shipped for mail orders.

REGULAR PRICE 5 GALLON $100
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON $75


Chamaerops humilis 5g Chamaerops humilis 5g
Chamaerops humilis garden Chamaerops humilis garden Chamaerops humilis garden

 

COCCOTHRINAX BARBADENSIS
MEDIUM SIZED, NARROW TRUNK
VERY "CUTE PALM" WITH GREEN OR SILVER GREEN LEAVES


TEN DAY SPECIAL VERY LARGE BAND SIZED PLANTS

We at the nursery are very proud that we offer a good selection of these interesting New World fan palms - CoccothrinaxThis species is native to the Caribbean region and gets to heights of about 30 feet in many decades.  Leaf color is green to silver-green and trunks are typically six inches thick or a bit more.  This species loves full hot sun and is cold tolerant into the mid-twenties F.  Many are growing it with good success.  In pots, all Coccothrinax are painfully slow.  It's taken us about four years to produce the band sized seedlings you see here.  Yes, from seed, Coccothrinax are very slow growing.  We do have other sizes for sale and multiple other species of this genus.  In the ground this genus are much faster.

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

Remember:  Mention this Special when you purchase to get this discount.  These plants would be easy to ship. 


Coccothrinax barbadensis Coccothrinax barbadensis Coccothrinax barbadensis

 

ARCHONTOPHOENIX "TERACARPA"
THE BEST KING PALM EVER!


BIGGER, FASTER GROWING, NO BROWNING OF LEAFLETS
TEN DAY SPECIAL HUGE BAND SIZE PLANTS


Archontophoenix teracarpa is a fictitious name given to an unknown species/type of King Palm that I have in my garden and no one can identify.  I've been collecting seeds from it for quite a few years and offering it for sale.  Everyone who gets one agrees - "It's the best King Palm ever!"  It got the name from the Latin "Large body", which it has.  After trying to identify the species over many years and with no success, we coined the name "Archontophoenix teracarpa".  The closest species to it would be A. maxima but it's not the same.  So, what are the differences that makes teracarpa more ideal?

It is faster growing
It gets taller than the regular King Palm
It tolerates full sun better
It doesn't brown tip in full sun
It has a blue crown shaft
It has a super thick trunk

The band size plants are about 3-4 years old and huge – about 2 feet tall and need to be planted or repotted into 5g pots.

REGULAR PRICE THESE HUGE BANDS $65
TEN DAY SPECIAL THESE HUGE BANDS $55

Remember:  mention this Special to get your discount when you purchase!


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Archontophoenix teracarpa band huge Archontophoenix teracarpa Archontophoenix teracarpa

  

CHAMAEDOREA COSTARICANA
ONE OF THE BEST BAMBOO PALMS

SUCKERING UNDERSTORY PALM - MEDIUM HEIGHT
EASY TO GROW - A GREAT INTERIOR PALM 
TEN DAY SPECIAL LARGE BAND SIZE SEEDLINGS


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

Below I'm showing in the first six photos our starter plants in band size.   But, they are not small.  Most are 18 to 24 inches tall.  Some have started to sucker.  We do have larger sizes available.  The bands would be easy to mail order.  BTW, this species is fairly difficult to find.  The 8th photo is c/o TS at RPS.

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


Chamaedorea costaricana band Chamaedorea costaricana band Chamaedorea costaricana band
Chamaedorea costaricana band Chamaedorea costaricana band Chamaedorea costaricana band
CHAMAEDOREA COSTARICANA CHAMAEDOREA COSTARICANA ts rps CHAMAEDOREA COSTARICANA

 

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 and currently the plants have two to three leaves - more than the photos from last summer shown here.  These are on a limited supply status.

TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS HYBRID $60 (Limited number available)

Encephalartos arenariuS x trispinosus Encephalartos arenarius x trispinosus Encephalartos arenariux x trispinosus
Encephalartos arenariux x trispinosus Encephalartos arenarius x trispinosus  
Encephalartos arenariux x trispinosus
Encephalartos arenarius
Encephalartos arenarius
Encephalartos arenarius
Encephalartos trispinosus
Encephalartos trispinosus

 

ENCEPHALARTOS CERINUS
DWARF SOUTH AFRICAN SPECIES

 

VERY SMALL & RARE CYCAD
GRAY-GREEN LEAVES - TOLERATES FULL COASTAL SUN
TEN DAY SPECIAL YOUNGER 5 GALLON SIZE

This rare dwarf species of South African cycad is quite petite and never gets over four feet tall.  Leaves are gray-green to sea foam green and about three feet long.  A mature caudex is six to eight inches.  Thi species likes sun and is cold hardy to the low 20's F.  This is a rare and sought out species and never inexpensive.  We are putting our 5 gallon on sale.  The plants available have a one inch or a bit more of caudex.  We do have an assortment of other sizes available.  Our 5g are easy to mail order.

REGULAR PRICE 5 GALLON THIS SIZE SIZE $185
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON THIS SIZE $165

Encephalartos cerinus 5 gallon caudex 1 inch Encephalartos cerinus 5 gallon caudex 1 inch Encephalartos cerinus 5 gallon caudex 1 inch
Encephalartos cerinus 5 gallon caudex 1 inch Encephalartos cerinus 5 gallon caudex 1 inch Encephalartos cerinus 5 gallon caudex 1 inch
Encephalartos cerinus Encephalartos cerinus Encephalartos cerinus  

 

ENCEPHALARTOS LEHMANNII
RARE BLUE SOUTH AFRICAN CYCAD FOR FULL COASTAL SUN


A FAVORITE AMONG CYCAD ENTHUSIASTS
TEN DAY SPECIAL VERY NICE 15 GALLON PLANT

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

Shown below is a 15 gallon plant that we have that offers instant landscape appear.  Caudex size is 5 inches.  It's sun grown.  If this plant sells, we probably have other similar sized of this species.

REGULAR PRICE THIS SIZE 15 GALLON $800
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS ACTUAL 15 GALLON $675

The first six photos below show this 15 gallon sized plant that's on sale.  Following are garden photos of this species.  If this plant sells, we should have other similarly sized plants.


E lehmannii 2 with 5 inch caudex 15 gallon E lehmannii 2 with 5 inch caudex 15 gallon E lehmannii 2 with 5 inch caudex 15 gallon
Encephalartos lehmannii caudex 5 inches Encephalartos lehmannii caudex 5 inches
Encephalartos lehmannii Encephalartos lehmannii Encephalartos lehmannii

 

ENCEPHALARTOS LONGIFOLIUS – BLUE FORM
MEDIUM TO LARGE RARE SOUTH AFRICAN CYCAD


BLUE STACKED LEAFLETS - MINIMAL IF ANY SPINES
TEN DAY SPECIAL GOOD SIZED 15 GALLON PLANT

This rare South African cycad is also from the Eastern Cape region of South Africa.  It is a good sized cycad with leaf color variable from dark green to brilliant blue.  The plant on Special should be a nice blue form.  Trunks of this species can reach a height of twelve feet or more.  Leaf lengths are four to six feet with stacking leaflets and minimal if any spines when mature.  Leaves are often curled downward toward their ends.  It loves full sun along the coast but in desert areas would want a few hours of sun.  Cold tolerance is about 22 degrees F.   The 15 gallon plant on special has a caudex of 5 inches.  It is shown below.  It could be mail ordered in a large box.  Below I'm also showing a few garden specimens of this species.  

REGULAR PRICE THIS ACTUAL 15 GALLON, CAUDEX 5 INCHES $750
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS ACTUAL 15G CYCAD THIS SIZE $675

Remember to mention this Blog Only Special at the time of purchase to get this price! 


Encephalartos longifolius blue 15g 5 inches Encephalartos longifolius blue 15g 5 inches Encephalartos longifolius blue 15g 5 inches
Encephalartos longifolius blue 15g 5 inches Encephalartos longifolius blue 15g 5 inches Encephalartos longifolius blue 15g 5 inches
Encephalartos longifolius Encephalartos longifolius Encephalartos longifolius

 

 

 

ENCEPHALARTOS PAUCIDENTATUS
MEDIUM TO LARGE RARE SOUTH AFRICAN CYCAD

 

UPRIGHT GREEN LEAVES WITH THIN LEAFLETS
TEN DAY SPECIAL BAND SIZE SEEDLINGS

This cycad is native to Swaziland, northern South Africa.  It is known as one of the most attractive of all the green cycads.  It does great in Southern California but is rare and hard to find.  New leaves tend to be upright.  Most pronounced is the "frost" appearance of leaves as shown below.  This is from small hairs on the leaflets.  It makes a medium to large mature specimen.  Mature size can be over fifteen feet with 6 to 10 foot green leaves.  Leaflets are armed.  Along the coast it’ll take full sun.  Far inland I’d recommend limited sun.  Cold tolerance is down to the low 20’s F.

The 15 gallon on sale has a caudex size of 8 inches.  If this plant sells, we probably have other similar sized E. paucidentatus.

REGULAR PRICE THIS ACTUAL 15 GALLON CYCAD $1320
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS ACTUAL PLANT $1100

 
ENCEPHALARTOS PAUCIDENTATUS 15G 8 INCHES ENCEPHALARTOS PAUCIDENTATUS 15G 8 INCHES ENCEPHALARTOS PAUCIDENTATUS 15G 8 INCHES
ENCEPHALARTOS PAUCIDENTATUS 15G 8 INCHES ENCEPHALARTOS PAUCIDENTATUS 15G 8 INCHES ENCEPHALARTOS PAUCIDENTATUS 15G 8 INCHES
ENCEPHALARTOS PAUCIDENTATUS ENCEPHALARTOS PAUCIDENTATUS Encephalartos paucidentatus

 

PHILODENDRON RED CONGO
AKA "CONGO ROJO"

 


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

TEN DAY SPECIAL LARGE 3 GALLON SIZE

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

REGULAR PRICE 3 GALLON $115
TEN DAY SPECIAL THESE 3 GALLON $85

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


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

 

ALOCASIA LOW RIDER
TRUE DWARF GREEN HYBRID

 


NEVER OVER 2 FEET TALL - FAIRLY COLD HARDY

TEN DAY SPECIAL ONE GALLON SIZE

This dwarf Alocasia is a hybrid of Alocasia portora - which is much taller and larger than this hybrid.  Mature height of this plant is typically 18 inches.  Leaf stems are striped as you can see on the photo.   Leaf color is green.  This plant tolerates partial or perhaps full sun along the coast or limited sun / strong filtered light in interior areas.  It is fairly cold hardy and winters over in zone 7B and above.  We're putting one gallon on sale - shown in the first four photos below.  Following are our 5 gallon size.  Sorry, but I have no photos of mature garden plants.

REGULAR PRICE 1 GALLON $50
TEN DAY SPECIAL 1 GALLON $40

ALOCASIA LOW RIDER 1g ALOCASIA LOW RIDER 1g ALOCASIA LOW RIDER 1g
ALOCASIA LOW RIDER 1g    

 

BLACK ROSE, STARBURST AND OTHERS
AEONIUM ARBOREUM


BLACK-RED , VARIEGATED AND GREEN VARIETIES
SMALL AND EASY TO GROW
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5G PLANTS

Country or area of origin: Canary Islands
Mature height: In ground, typically 2 to 3 feet 
Sun Requirements:  Sun in coastal areas
Cold Tolerance:  To mid-20's F.    
Water Requirements:  
Water conserving
Rate of Growth:  
Fast growing in ground
Sizes Available: 
1g, 2g and 5g - varies 
Regular Prices:  5 gallon size as shown $75
Size shown:  5 gallon
 

Comments:  This dwarf succulent is best known for its short plump and colorful leaves.  It loves sun and is easy to grow.  Over time plants will have forking trunks with tons of leaves.  It's easy color for the garden without getting too big.  Shown are a black variety, a variegated green one and a chameleon-like species that varies from green to gold.  Our availability varies, but we try to always have a nice assortment in stock.  These are easy to mail order  

TEN DAY SPECIAL 5G AEONIUMS $75


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Aeonium arborium 3 types Aeonium arborium 3 types Aeonium arborium 3 types
Aeonium arborium 3 types Aeonium arborium 3 types Aeonium arborium 3 types

 

ALOCASIA SUMO
HYBRID ALOCASIA - EXOTIC WITH SOME COLD HARDINESS


MEDIUM SIZED, LUSH TROPICAL COMPANION PLANT

TEN DAY SPECIAL SALE ONE GALLON SIZE

Alocasia sumo is a hybrid species - a cross between A. portora and "purple cloak".  The cold hardiness comes from the portora parentage.  This is a medium sized hybrid with 3 to 4 foot long leaves that are diamond shaped with a purple hue to the underside of the leaves.  Leaves are a lesser purple-green and point upwards.  There are prominent veins on the leaves.  Plant height should be about 6 to 8 feet.  It is reported that this species is a "7b" zone species which means it should tolerate a freeze.  Obviously, it'd look best in summer.  We'd recommend filtered light or limited sun although some are having good results with full sun near the beach.  The juvenile plants on sale are in one gallon pots.  They are being grown in an un-heated greenhouse.  They are ready to be repotted into a 5 gallon pot.  Mail order possible, weather permitting.

REGULAR PRICE 1 GALLON $50
TEN DAY SPECIAL 1 GALLON $40


Note, that if you want larger, we have nice 5 gallons and large 15g.  The 15tg size are shown below in the last two photos.  I’d offer a special price on these sizes as well.   


Alocasia sumo 1g Alocasia sumo 1g Alocasia sumo 1g
Alocasia sumo 1g Alocasia sumo 1g Alocasia sumo 1g
Alocasia sumo 1g Alocasia sumo Alocasia sumo
Alocasia sumo Alocasia sumo  

 

VRIESEA HIEROGLYPHICA
FILTERED LIGHT RARE BROMELIAD WITH CROSS BANDED LEAFLETS


TEN DAY SPECIAL LARGE 6 INCH POTTED PLANTS


This super attractive filtered light Bromeliad is native to Brazil and is known for having dark colored irregular bands across the leaves.  A mature plant is about 3 feet tall with wide leaves.  It is not for direct full sun.  They like their cups to be replenished with water every week or two.  These typically blossom yearly and put out sucker from their bases.  Availability does vary over time.

REGULAR PRICE 6 INCH SIZE $65
TEN DAY SPECIAL 6 INCH VRIESEA $55 


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VRIESEA HIEROGLYPHICA VRIESEA HIEROGLYPHICA VRIESEA HIEROGLYPHICA
vriesea hieroglyphica 6 inch vriesea hieroglyphica 6 inch vriesea hieroglyphica 6 inch

 

                                    THURSDAY, 3 JULY, 2025

NEARLY FIFTY DESIRABLE AND DIFFERENT PALMS

THAT MANY OF YOU CAN GROW!

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA STANDOUTS


MOST ARE COASTAL SUN LOVING SPECIES
MOST AVAILABLE AT OUR NURSERY


Below you will find forty-eight named species or genera of palms that have been successfully grown by many in Southern California.  And, there are many more palms that may do well for you but are not shown here.  Many of the palms below may also do well in other areas like warmer parts of Northern California, Southern Texas, some Gulf States and Central & South Florida.  I've selected a variety of both fan and feather palms.  Some are suckering species.  These are presented in random order showing a mature specimen so you can see what any give species will look like when large.  I hope you enjoy this presentation.  We have most of them for sale.   To read a more comprehensive presentation with culture information see:

GREAT PALMS FOR THE GARDEN


Dypsis lutescens
Dypsis lutescens
Bismarckia nobilis
Bismarckia nobilis
Roystonea regia
Roystonea regia
Dypsis leptocheilos
Dypsis leptocheilos
Chamaedorea hooperiana
Chamaedorea hooperiana
Pritchardia lowreyana
Pritchardia species
Archontophoenix purpurea
Archontophoenix purpurea
Jubaea chilensis
Jubaea chilensis 
Livistona chinensis
Livistona chinensis 
Caryota gigas
Caryota gigas 
Acoelorrhaphe wrightii
Acoelorrhaphe wrightii 
Sabal causiarum
Sabal causiarum 
Rhapis humilis
Rhapis humilis 
Ravenea glauca
Raenea glauca 
Brahea armata
Brahea armata 
Parajubaea torallyi
Parajubaea torallyi 
Coconut Queen JI
Coconut Queen, Syagrus
Phoenix sylvestris
Phoenix sylvestris 
Howea forsteriana
Howeas forsteriana 
Hedyscepe canterburyana
Hedyscepe canterburyana 
Laccospadix australasica
Laccospadix australasica 
Arenga engleri
Arenga engleri
Hyophorbe verschafeltii
Hyophorbe verschafeltii
Coccothrinax argentata
Coccothrinax argentata
Dypsis decaryi
Dypsis decaryi
Dypsis decipiens
Dypsis decipiens
Trithrinax acanthicoma
Trithrinax acanthicoma
Chamaedorea tepejilote
Chamaedorea tepejilote
Rhopalostylis baueri
Rhopalostylis baueri
Dictyosperma album
Dictyosperma albumm
Howea belmoreana
 Howea belmoreana
Chamaedorea costaricana
Chamaedorea costaricana 
Phoenix rupicola
Phoenix rupicola 
Butia capitata
Butia capitata
Kentiopsis oliviformis
Kentiopsis oliviformis
Chambeyronia hookeri
Chambeyronia hookeri
Pinanga coronata
Pinanga coronata 
Rhopalostylis sapida
Rhopalostylis sapida 
Chambeyronia macrocarpa
Chambeyronia macrocarpa 
Veitchia arecina
 Veitchia arecina
Beccariophoenix species
 Beccariophoenix species
Archontophoenix alexandrae
 Archontophoenix alexandrae
Sabal riverside
 Sabal riverside
Dypsis onilahensis
 Dypsis onilahensis
Laccospadix australasica
 Laccospadix australasica
Burretiokentia koghiensis
 Burretiokentia koghiensis
Chamaedoea plumosa care of PalmPedia
 Chamaedoerea plumosa
Pritchardia martii
 Pritchardia species

 

CYCAS MEDIA
LUSH GREEN AUSTRALIAN CYCAD


THIN TRUNK, UP TO 20 FEET
NICE LANDSCAPE PLANTS AVAILABLE

This attractive cycad is native to Queensland, Australia.  It has green leaves five to six feet long and in a lifetime can get a trunk up to 20 feet.  Trunk diameter is typically about 8 to 10 inches.  Leaf stems are minimal armed and leaf color is green on both sides.  It will take coastal sun but would be better with part day sun or filtered light far inland.  Shown here are several 15g and one 20g plants.  We may have smaller available.  Any of these plants can be shipped by mail order.  This is a pretty rare species that you can't find easily.


Cycas media Cycas media Cycas media
cycas media
Cycas media Cycas media
A different, even bigger 20g specimen
Cycas media
A different, much older 15g specimen
cycas media Cycas media

 

BISMARCKIA NOBILIS
BLUE SINGLE TRUNK FAN PALM FROM MADAGASCAR


A DEFINITE STATEMENT PALM

TEN DAY SPECIAL NICE 20 GALLON SIZE

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

REGULAR PRICE 20 GALLON SIZE $595
TEN DAY SPECIAL 20 GALLON SIZE $495


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

 

BISMARCKIA NOBILIS
BLUE SINGLE TRUNK FAN PALM FROM MADAGASCAR


A DEFINITE STATEMENT PALM
THIS SPECIES WANTS SUN AND HEAT!

TEN DAY SPECIAL VERY NICE 15G PLANTS

FOR SPECIES DESCRIPTION, SEE IMMEDIATELY ABOVE

REGULAR PRICE 15 GALLON $225
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 GALLON $195

Remember:  Mention this Special for this price.  Of note we also carry the "Green Bismarckia" but the one on sale today is the prominent blue variety.


Bismarckia nobilis Bismarckia nobilis Bismarckia nobilis
Bismarckia nobilis Bismarckia nobilis Bismarckia nobilis
Bismarckia nobilis Bismarckia nobilis in garden Bismarckia nobilis

 

CHAMAEDOREA TRUNKING RADICALIS
MEDIUM HEIGHT MATURE - THIN TRUNKS



SUPER COLD HARDY AND TOLERATES COASTAL SUN
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15G SIZE MULTIPLES

Speaking of cold hardy, filtered light palms, let me mention Chamaedorea radicalis.  Today I’m talking about the tunking form of this species.  Decades ago we didn't even know this species existed.  All Chamaedorea radicalis were dwarfs - rarely over five feet tall.  The trunking form rapidly puts on trunk.  Mature, plants can get up to fifteen feet tall. Leaflets are wider than the dwarf form and there's a bit of silver color to the stems and trunk.  Trunks mature are narrow, under an inch thick.  They can bend slightly as they get height.  See photos below of a mature specimen at the nursery.  It is also very quick growing.  These 15g on Special should have a ten foot height in under five years.  Both forms tolerate full sun along the coast but can also be grown in strong filtered light.  Cold hardiness of 18 degrees F.  Some in the SF Bay Area are successfully growing this species.  Also, enthusiasts in Houston, TX have as well.  We have a limited number of 15g plants on special.  This larger 15g size can be mail ordered but do consider smaller sizes to save money if you are out of our area.  Note that I have put six photos below of our fruiting triiple trunking radicalis.  It's about twelve years old in a 25g pot.  If we ever run out of this species, C. glaucifolia is very similar and has the same growing requirements.

REGULAR PRICE 15G MULTIPLES $265
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15G MULTIPLES $235

You get this discount when you mention our Blog Only Special. 

CHAMAEDOREA TRUNKING RADICALIS CHAMAEDOREA TRUNKING RADICALIS CHAMAEDOREA TRUNKING RADICALIS
CHAMAEDOREA TRUNKING RADICALIS CHAMAEDOREA TRUNKING RADICALIS CHAMAEDOREA TRUNKING RADICALIS
Chamaedorea radicalis trunking 25g tall and in fruit Chamaedorea radicalis trunking 25g tall and in fruit Chamaedorea radicalis trunking 25g tall and in fruit
Chamaedorea radicalis trunking 25g tall and in fruit Chamaedorea radicalis trunking 25g tall and in fruit Chamaedorea radicalis trunking 25g tall and in fruit

 

RHOPALOSTYLIS BAUERI
NORFOLK ISLAND PALM 



SINGLE TRUNK - CROWN SHAFTED
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 GALLON SIZE

Rhopalostylis baueri, the Norfolk Island Palm, is native to two locations.  Norfolk Island (an Australian island) is the home of the classic Rhopalostylis baueri but there is also a population in Kermadec Islands, a New Zealand territory.  The population of Rhopalostylis baueri on Norfolk Island is near the elevated center of the island, rare elsewhere.  In this locality, it is threatened by rodents that eat the seeds and young seedlings.  In the Kermadec location, this species is found on Raoul Island.  It is more plentiful there because there have been efforts to eliminate the rat population.  In my experience, this species does best in less than full sun along the coast.  Half day morning sun is about perfect.  It has a cold tolerance into the low 20's F. and is being grown in the SF Bay area.  Anticipate a height typically of about 25 feet mature.  Shown below are our 15 gallon plants but we should have smaller sizes as well.  The 8th photo is c/o Wikipedia.

REGULAR PRICE 15 GALLON $245
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 GALLON $220

RHOPALOSTYLIS BAUERI  RHOPALOSTYLIS BAUERI  RHOPALOSTYLIS BAUERI 
RHOPALOSTYLIS BAUERI  RHOPALOSTYLIS BAUERI   
RHOPALOSTYLIS BAUERI  RHOPALOSTYLIS BAUERI wikipedia  RHOPALOSTYLIS BAUERI 

 

CRYOSOPHILA STAURACANTHA
SMALL TO MEDIUM SIZED TROPICAL FAN PALM

 

SILVER UNDERSIDE TO THE LEAVES
MODIFIED SPINES ON TRUNK
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON SIZE

This single trunk fan palm is native to Southern Mexico and parts of Central America.  It can get up to a height of 25 feet but most garden specimens are under 15 feet tall.  Two things are quite noteworthy:  First, the undersides of the leaves are a silver-white.  A picture below of sale size shows this quite well.  Secondly, the trunk is narrow and covered with "modified" spines.  They are not real sharp and are not true spines.  The dorsal side of the leaves is green.  This palm likes strong filtered light and right on the coast may take part day sun.  Cold tolerance is estimated to be in the high 20's F.  Growth rate is medium.  You have to have an overhead crown of leaves to really see the silver color


REGULAR PRICE 5 GALLON $145
TEN DAY SPECIAL PRICE 5 GALLON $125

Remember to mention this Special for your discount when you purchase.  The plants on sale are shown in the first six photos.  I'm also showing a 15g size and a specimen c/o TS at RPS.


Cryosophila stauracantha Cryosophila stauracantha Cryosophila stauracantha
Cryosophila stauracantha Cryosophila stauracantha Cryosophila stauracantha
CRYOSOPHILA STAURACANTHA CRYOSOPHILA STAURACANTHA CRYOSOPHILA STAURACANTHA by TS RPS

 

NANNORRHOPS RITCHIANA – THE MAZARI PALM
BLUE SUCKERING SEMI-DWARF FAN PALM

 

LOVES SUN AND HEAT - VERY COLD HARDY
NEAR IMPOSSIBLE FOR ENTHUSIAST TO FIND

TEN DAY SPECIAL LIMITED NUMBER 5 GALLON PLANTS

 

This species is a suckering fan palm from the Middle East.  This includes the countries of Iran, Pakistan and Afghanistan.  Leaf size is about four feet, height typically eight to twelve feet and width about ten feet.  Taller very old specimens do exist.  Trunks are about four to six inches thick.  The upper stem in the area of the leaf attachments are covered with a wooly, tan material. (see photo).  The presence of this material is a good way to identify this species. The main thing I wanted to talk about this morning with 
Nannorrhops is the color of the leaves.  In sun they get a prominent silver blue color.  And, they don’t take up too much room in the garden.  We just got in a few older 5 gallon plants.  These will sell quickly.  Especially recently, they are near impossible to find.  They want full hot sun and are cold hardy into the upper teens F.  They’d be easy to ship.

REGULAR PRICE THESE 5 GALLON PLANTS $175
TEN DAY SPECIAL THESE 5 GALLON PLANTS $1
50


Nannorrhops ritchiana 5 gallon Nannorrhops ritchiana 5 gallon Nannorrhops ritchiana 5 gallon
Nannorrhops ritchiana 5 gallon Nannorrhops ritchiana 5 gallon Nannorrhops ritchiana 5 gallon
Nannorrhops ritchiana Nannorrhops ritchiana Nannorrhops ritchiana

 

WODYETIA BIFURCATA
THE FOXTAIL PALM

THIN TRUNK, FLUFFY GREEN LEAVES, MEDIUM SIZED MATURE
TEN DAY SPECIAL TREE POT SIZE

The Foxtail Palm, Wodyetia bifuracata, is native to Queensland, Australia and is a single trunk palm.  It gets to about twenty-five feet height, has fluffy green plumose leaves, is crown shafted as shown below and is single trunk.  It has a thin trunk, usuall mature about six to eight inches.  It is a great species for more inland areas that see a fair amount of heat.  It does love heat and sun.  Although some like to plant this species in colonies of two or three plants, it looks great as a stand-alone single palm. Because it wants sun, it should not be put in a shady area.  Cold hardiness is about 23 to 25 degrees F.  We’re putting shippable tree pot plants (container 4 x 4 x 14 inches) on sale.  This size is easy to ship. 

REGULAR PRICE 
TREE POT $85
TEN DAY SPECIAL 
THIS TREE POT SIZE $65
Remember: Mention this Blog Special when you purchase

Wodyetia bifurcata tree pot Wodyetia bifurcata tree pot Wodyetia bifurcata tree pot
Wodyetia bifurcata tree pot Wodyetia bifurcata tree pot Wodyetia bifurcata tree pot
Wodyetia bifurcata Wodyetia bifurcata triple Wodyetia bifurcata
Wodyetia bifurcata Wodyetia bifurcata Wodyetia bifurcata

 

CHAMAEDOREA MICROSPADIX
SEMI-DWARF SUCKERING BAMBOO PALM




COLD HARDY - NEVER OVER EIGHT FEET TALL

TEN DAY SPECIAL 2 GALLON SIZE


This suckering Chamaedorea has very thin canes, somewhat wide leaflets, green leaves and an overall small to medium size.  Mature plants are rarely over 8 feet tall.  Often leaves can have an iridescent sheen and sometimes are glaucous on the back side.  This species wants filtered light and is cold hardy into the upper teens F.  The 2 gallon on sale are nicely sized and suckering already.  They are equivalent to a 5 gallon plant.

REGULAR PRICE 2 GALLON $80
SALE PRICE THIS SIZE $70

Remember to mention this Blog Only Special at the time of purchase.  These can be mail ordered.  The plants on special are shown in the first two rows of photos.  The last row shows a 15g at the nursery.


Chamaedorea microspadix suckering Chamaedorea microspadix suckering Chamaedorea microspadix suckering
Chamaedorea microspadix suckering Chamaedorea microspadix suckering Chamaedorea microspadix suckering
Chamaedorea microspadix Chamaedorea microspadix suckering Chamaedorea microspadix suckering

 

 

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



FULL HOT SUN - EXTREMELY COLD HARDY 
TEN DAY SPECIAL NEW BATCH OF ONE GALLON PLANTS

This interesting palm is a suckering blue fan palm is native to Morocco.  It's actually quite amazing that it took a long time for taxonomists to realize that it was a species and had it's own unique characteristics.  It's definitely a deep blue color but also it never gets as large as Chamaereops humilus.  The problem was that there were also native short clones of the later.  Chamaerops cerifera is one of the most cold hardy species for those of you in super cold areas.  I've had reports of it going down to 13 degrees F.  Mature height is about six feet or so.  Color is blue in hot sun.  This species does sucker.  Most importantly, with age and full sun, they will have blue leaves (see garden photos).  The plants on special here are nicely sized one gallons showing fan leaves.  We had this species on Special earlier this month but this batch of plants just in are nicer and older.  They can be shipped for mail order customers.  We also have other sizes available.  These one gallons are easy to ship.  The eighth photo below is by TS at RPS.
 
REGULAR PRICE ONE GALLON $70

TEN DAY SPECIAL ONE GALLON $60

Remember: Mention this Special for your discount.


Chamaerops cerifera1 gallon Chamaerops cerifera1 gallon Chamaerops cerifera1 gallon
Chamaerops cerifera1 gallon Chamaerops cerifera1 gallon Chamaerops cerifera1 gallon
Chamaerops cerifera Chamaerops cerifera Balboa Park Chamaerops cerifera

 

LIVISTONA DECIPIENS  - AKA LIVISTONA DECORA
THIN TRUNK AUSTRALIAN FAN PALM

 

COLD HARDY FAN PALM
FAST GROWING, DROOPING LEAFLETS

TEN DAY SPECIAL NICE ONE GALLON SIZE

Palm enthusiasts love this rapid growing palm known as the Ribbon Palm from Australia.  It has this common name because the leaflets are dependent like “hanging ribbons”.  For it's height of thirty to forty feet, it has a very thin trunk and leaflets are green in color and narrow for the genus.  Leaf stems, like on most Livistona, are armed.  It is a very attractive fan palm that many can grow easily.  Cold hardiness is about 18 degrees F.  It likes full sun.  We're putting five year old one gallons on sale.  They are showing fan leaves and are ready to be put into the ground.  They are acclimated to our sun.  These can be easily mail ordered.  The garden photos were taken at Mission Bay Park in San Diego.

REGULAR PRICE ONE GALLON $75
TEN DAY SPECIAL ONE GALLON $60


Livistona decipiens decora 1 gallon Livistona decipiens decora 1 gallon Livistona decipiens decora 1 gallon
Livistona decipiens decora 1 gallon Livistona decipiens decora 1 gallon Livistona decipiens Mission Bay
Livistona decipiens Mission Bay Livistona decipiens Livistona decipiens Mission Bay

 

TRITHRINAX CAMPESTRIS
BLUE, SUCKERING FAN PALM FOR SUN
VERY COLD HARDY – RARE & DIFFICULT TO FIND



LIMITED NUMBER NICELY SIZE ONE GALLON
TEN DAY SPECIAL THESE VERY NICE ONE GALLON PLANTS
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 1g plants as shown below.  I'd estimate their age at 5 years.  For a one gallon, they are large and old for their pots.  They are acclimated to full hot sun but are ot yet showing the blue color they’ll eventually have. This is a perfect selection for someone who lives in an interior area with lots of heat.  This is a rare species and very difficult to find.

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 one gallon plants we have on sale are showing about five to six leaves wth two or three fan leaves.  I’m also showing older containerized Nursery plants below. The garden photos were all taken in Southern California. 

REGULAR PRICE ONE GALLON THESE RARE PLANTS $75
TEN DAY SPECIAL THESE ONE GALLON $65


Trithrinax campestris 1 gallon Trithrinax campestris 1 gallon Trithrinax campestris 1 gallon
Trithrinax campestris 1 gallon Trithrinax campestris 1 gallon Trithrinax campestris 1 gallon
Trithrinax campestris Trithrinax campestris Trithrinax campestris
Trithrinax campestris Trithrinax campestris Trithrinax campestris

 

SABAL MINOR
THE DWARF PALMETTO

 

NEVER OVER SIX FEET TALL - GREEN FAN PALM LEAVES
TEN DAY SPECIAL EASILY SHIPPABLE ONE GALLON PLANTS

This dwarf palm native to the southern states of the U.S. is sought after because of its small size and extreme cold hardiness.  It can take temperatures into the mid-teens F. and rarely gets over six feet tall.  It is often grown in full sun but tolerates part sun or strong filtered light.  Enthusiasts like it because of its small size.  Blossoms commonly shoot above the green fan leaves and produce black small seeds.  We’re putting juvenile one gallon plants on sale presently.  These are still in the strap leaf phase of development.  Easy to mail order. 

REGULAR PRICE ONE GALLON $70

TEN DAY SPECIAL ONE GALLON $60

Just mention this blog special to get this advertised price.  This size like many plants shown today would be easy to mail order. 

Sabal minor 1 gallon Sabal minor 1 gallon Sabal minor 1 gallon
Sabal minor 1 gallon Sabal minor 1 gallon
Sabal minor garden Sabal minor garden Sabal minor garden

 

CHAMAEDOREA GEONOMIFORMIS
SINGLE TRUNK, DWARF UNDERSTORY PALM

 

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


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

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

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

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

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

 

BUTIA PARAGUAYENSIS
BLUE-GREEN BUTIA FROM SOUTH AMERICA



ARCHING LEAVES
TEN DAY SPECIAL HUGE SEEDLING SIZE



This species is interesting because, in the wild, it is known as a dwarf species that forms minimal trunk.  But, when it is grown domestically, it forms a trunk about the size of
Butia capitata.  It, as you'd guess, comes from Paraguay, with habitat extending into Brazil and northern Argentina.  The color is a blue-green, not as silver as Butia capitata.  The leaves are strongly arched as shown.  It is a full sun plant with cold hardiness into the teens F.  We haven’t had them available for a few years.  We are now offering band size seedlings.  Culture includes full sun and good draining soil.  Cold hardiness is into the teens F.  The bands on sale are way oversized and ready for a 5 gallon pot.  They are 4 to 5 year old.  I am also showing a photo of a 15g plant from the nursery that is no longer available. 
 The habitat photo is by TS at RPS.

REGULAR PRICE BAND SIZE $65
TEN DAY SPECIAL BAND SIZE SEEDLINGS $55


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

 

DYPSIS LEPTOCHEILOS
THE TEDDY BEAR PALM



EVERYONE LOVES THIS PALM
ONE OF THE BEST MADAGASCAR PALMS
TEN DAY SPECIAL VERY LARGE BAND SIZE

The Teddy Bear Palm has become super popular because it grows well in Southern California, has a rusty colored, fuzzy crown shaft, has a silver, ringed trunk and doesn't get too tall.  For most enthusiasts, it's among the "top ten" Madagascar palms.  Mature height is about 25 feet.  Right on the coast it does well with full sun.  Cold hardiness is about 25 degrees F.  Growth rate is medium.  One can grow it in part day sun as well.  The average enthusiast, once he sees a mature plant, just "has to have one".   Expect a mature height in California of about 25 feet or a bit more.  Trunk diameter is usually about eight inches.  The crown shaft is the most prominent trait - fuzzy, rusty red and quite touchable.  The latter trait is why it's called the "Teddy Bear Palm".  We’re putting three year old band plants which are very large for their containers on Sale.  These are a piece of cake to mail order.

REGULAR PRICE BAND SIZE $65
TEN DAY SPECIAL THESE NICE BAND PLANTS $55

Mention this Special for your discount.

DYPSIS LEPTOCHEILOS BAND DYPSIS LEPTOCHEILOS BAND DYPSIS LEPTOCHEILOS BAND
DYPSIS LEPTOCHEILOS BAND DYPSIS LEPTOCHEILOS BAND DYPSIS LEPTOCHEILOS BAND
DYPSIS LEPTOCHEILOS DYPSIS LEPTOCHEILOS DYPSIS LEPTOCHEILOS

 

DYPSIS SPECIES "LAFAMAZANGA"
LITTLE KNOWN ABOUT IT



SUCKERING THIN TRUNKED SPECIES
TEN DAY SPECIAL BAND SEEDLINGS

Very little is known about this palm.  It's even unclear as to whether it's a true species or some kind of Dypsis hybrid.  It is a thin trunked, suckering species that enthusiasts are growing and discussing.  Many are having success with it.  The trunks are about 2 inches thick, the crown shafts have dark speckles and a silver color and the trunks are prominently ringed.  Consensus is to grow it in filtered light and let it work its way into the sun.  This is the first time we've offered them for sale.  These bands have 2 to 3 leaves. They are extremely rare.  Very limited numbers - will sell out soon!

REGULAR PRICE BAND $65

TEN DAY SPECIAL BAND SIZE $55

The garden photo is c/o PalmTalk by an unknown author.


Dypsis sp. lafamazanga Dypsis sp. lafamazanga Dypsis sp. lafamazanga
Dypsis sp. lafamazanga  

  

DIOON MEROLAE
SLOW GROWING SMALL TO MEDIUM SIZED CYCAD


GRAY-GREEN LEAFLETS
TEN DAY SPECIAL OLDER BAND SIZED PLANTS

This is a slow growing New World cycad species that comes from Mexico.  It is very attractive.  One of the things that is particularly nice about this species is that the crown size is compact and not that large.  For this reason, it fits into a small sunny location in the garden where no other plant would work.  Its leaves are a silver-green in color (can be just green) and it holds many leaves.  An extremely old plant might have a foot or two of trunk.  In the wild there are specimens that are possibly a thousand years old with many meters of trunk, often leaning over toward the ground.  But, from a practical point of view, it is a small plant.  If you grow this species, you'll probably find that it will take fifty years or more to get three feet of trunk. 
 
Cold hardiness is into the low 20's F. and it prefers full sun except for harsh desert climates.  We offer many sizes of this species from seedlings up to trunked plants that are many decades old.  For mail orders, the band size is easy to ship.  These are not newly germinated seedlings but rather plants with an inch and a half or more of caudex.  Most germinated five years ago.  If you want larger, we do have citrus pot, 15g and boxed sized plants. I hope that you like this cycad; it's one of my favorites. For upscale landscaping, nothing beats it.

REGULAR PRICE THESE OLDER BAND SIZE JUVENILE PLANTS $125
TEN DAY SPECIAL PRICE THESE OLDER BAND SIZED PLANTS $100

BTW, if these don't sell out, all will be repotted into 5g pots shortly.

Dioon merolae band Dioon merolae band Dioon merolae band
Dioon merolae band Dioon merolae band Dioon merolae band
Dioon merolae Dioon merolae Dioon merolae

 

CYCAS PANZHIHUAENSIX X CYCAS DEBAOENSIS
CYCAD HYBRID OF TWO RARE SPECIES

 

NEVER AVAILABLE BEFORE
CANNOT PREDICT FUTURE APPEARANCE
TEN DAY SPECIAL LARGE ONE OR FIVE GALLON

We're offering on special a very rare hybrid of the genus Cycas.  Both parents are native to China.  The C. panzhiuaensis is known for it's medium size, blue-green foliage in sun and cold tolerance.  Cycas debaoensis is known for it's mutlipinnate leaves and fluffy leaf appearance.  I've only had these plants off and on for about a year.  There are no pictures of mature plants available.  It should make a small to medium sized adult plant and take at least part day with a cold hardiness into the low 20's F.  The plants on special are super large one ore one and a half gallons with about 2 inch thick caudexes.  They need to be repotted or planted.  Only a few left to offer.  Easy to ship.  Note, some have been put into 5g pots but will be the same price if 2 inch caudexes.

REGULAR PRICE THESE 1 OR 5 GALLON THI SIZE $245
DAY SPECIAL THESE PLANTS $215 (Limited Supply)
 Remember to mention this Blog Special when you purchase to get this price.  The first garden photo is the panzhihuaensis and the next is the debaoensis.

Cycas panshihuaensis x debaoensis 1.5 gallon 2 inches   Cycas panshihuaensis x debaoensis 1.5 gallon 2 inches   Cycas panshihuaensis x debaoensis 1.5 gallon 2 inches  
Cycas panshihuaensis x debaoensis 1.5 gallon 2 inches   Cycas panshihuaensis x debaoensis 1.5 gallon 2 inches   Cycas panshihuaensis x debaoensis 1.5 gallon 2 inches  
CYCAS PANZHHIHUAENSIS  cYCAS DEBAOENSIS  cYCAS DEBAOENSIS 

 

ENCEPHALARTOS ARENARIUS - BLUE VARIETY
RARE SOUTH AFRICAN CYCAD

 
MEDIUM SIZE MATURE - LIKES COASTAL SUN
STUNNING BLUE LEAVES
TEN DAY SPECIAL ON NICE 5 GALLON PLANTS

Encephalartos arenarus 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 5 gallon plants in about five to seven years.  Caudex size of the plants on sale is approximately 2 inches.  They all have six to seven leaves or more and are four to five years old.  These are showing a bit of their blue color already at this stage and not in sun – so you’ll get blue.  Easy to mail order.  I’m also showing a garden plant and several larger nursery plants.

REGULAR PRICE THIS SIZE 5 GALLON $350
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON THIS SIZE $285

This size is easy to mail order.

Encephalartos arenarius blue 5g 2 inches Encephalartos arenarius blue 5g 2 inches Encephalartos arenarius blue 5g 2 inches
Encephalartos arenarius blue 5g 2 inches Encephalartos arenarius blue 5g 2 inches Encephalartos arenarius blue

 

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


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


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

REGULAR PRICE THESE BLUE CYCADS $150 PER INCH OF CAUDEX
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15% OFF REGULAR PRICE

(Note:  Plants with significant vertical caudex or pups will have additional price adjustments)

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

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

 

ALOCASIA KUCHING MASK
LUSH TROPICAL GREEN COMPANION PLANT WITH UPRIGHT LEAVES

 

TOLERATES FILTERED LIGHT OR PART DAY SUN
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON SIZE

This species of Alocasia in native to Borneo and has green upright leaves.  Mature height is about eight feet.  The dorsal sides of the leaves are green while the underside is purple.  This, like most Alocasia, does sucker and expand its size somewhat over time.  It wants strong filtered light or some sun.   Cold tolerance is down to about about a freeze.  The last photo is c/o AG2.  We’re putting good sized 5 gallon on Special.

REGULAR PRICE 5 GALLON $95
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON $75


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ALOCASIA KUCHING MASK 5g ALOCASIA KUCHING MASK 5g ALOCASIA KUCHING MASK 5g
ALOCASIA KUCHING MASK by AG2 ALOCASIA KUCHING MASK  

  

BIRDS NEST ANTHURIUM
ANTHURIUM HOOKERI

THE PERFECT COMPANION PLANT


NEVER OVER ABOUT SIX FEET TALL
LEATHERY, DARK GREEN LEAVES
TEN DAY SPECIAL NICE 5 GALLON PLANTS


Enthusiast are always looking for attractive companion plants that don't get too big.  Shown here is what's called the "Birds Nest" Anthurium.  Most of these plants are felt to either be the species Anthurium hookeri or a hybrid of it.  They are good for filtered light situations and rarely get over six feet tall.  The leaves are long, wide and very thick to the touch.  Their leaf surface is wavy.  We’re offering our 5 gallon size on a Ten Day Special.  This is the size most people buy.  Cold hardiness is into the mid-twenties F.  Flowers are red, as are the tiny seeds.   These plants are real winners. These can be mail ordered.

REGULAR PRICE 5G THIS SPECIES $95
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $80

 

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BIRDS NEST ANTHURIUM  BIRDS NEST ANTHURIUM  ANTHURIUM HOOKERI
ANTHURIUM HOOKER  ANTHURIUM HOOKER  ANTHURIUM HOOKER WIKIPEDIA 

 

DASYLIRION LONGISSIMUM
THE MEXICAN GRASS PLANT


MEDIUM SIZED UNUSUAL SUN PLANT
DROUGHT TOLERANT - LOVES FULL SUN
SOME GROW IT AS A HOUSEPLANT IN A BRIGHT LOCATION
TEN DAY SPECIAL GOOD SIZED 5 GALLON SIZE

This interesting drought tolerant plant is native to Mexico and extremely drought tolerant.  In gardens, I've seen a few older plants with a few feet of trunk.  But, this species can actually get a trunk that is six or eight feet tall in fifty or a hundred years.  It loves hot sun.  The crown of needle like leaves is about eight feet across.  Each leaf is about the size of a knitting needle and four to six feet long.  They come to a point but are not very dangerous except perhaps to one's eye.  The plant looks like a "Pom Pom on a Trunk".  Leaf color is blue to blue green.  Cold tolerance is into the teens F.  They like hot sun.  I've been told that some folks are growing it indoors in a very sunny location.  I'm offering a nice discount on good sized 5 gallon plants as shown below.  The stems are around 5 inches thick at the base.  Plant age is about 8 years.  This size can easily be mail ordered.

REGULAR PRICE THESE 5 GALLON $135
TEN DAY SPECIAL THESE 5 GALLON $115

Just mention this Blog Only Special when purchasing to get this price.

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DYCKIA SPECIES
RARE COLD HARDY TERRESTRIAL BROMELIAD



SILVER-RED LEAVES
WATER CONSERVING - LOVE HEAT AND SUN
TEN DAY SPECIAL SIZE SHOWN BELOW


Dyckia are are rare terrestrial Bromeliad.  I.e., they live in the ground or nestle between rocks.  As a group, they are much more cold tolerant than ordinary Bromeliads.  There are reports of them surviving temperatures into the teens F.  They also love full sun and blazing heat.  The plants on special are old clumps of plants.  Leaf color is silver with a hint of pink or red.  I don't recall the blossom color.  I'd estimate the age of these clumps at more than ten years.  They are in 2 or 3 gallon pots and can be mail ordered.  Only a couple left in stock.

REGULAR PRICE  THESE OLD CLUMPS $125
TEN DAY SPECIAL THESE CLUMPS $95


Mention this Special when you purchase.

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ENSETE VENTRICOSUM "MAURELII"
THE RED BANANA



LARGE SINGLE TRUNK TROPICAL PLANT
RED COLOR TO FOLIAGE

TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON SIZE

On sale are nice five gallon plants of the Red Banana, Ensete ventricosum mauerlii.  This is a quick growing tropical plant that can get to ten to fifteen feet tall and grows in full coastal sun.  Leaves are green with prominent red to both the dorsal and ventral sides.  Trunks are at least 18 inches thick and leaves are fleshy and soft - typical of bananas and Ensete.  It does not be edible fruit.  Cold hardiness is down to about a freeze.  Colder weather damages the leaves in winter.  This is a fast growing plant but typically only lives for 5 to 7 years before flowering and dying.  We're putting our oversized 5 gallon on Special.  This size can be mail ordered.  I don’t have experience with interior growing but many have bought this size as a “house plant” with no complaints yet.  But, if you do this, give it lots of light.  Garden photo below by Container Crazy CT Website and Linda Cochran.  Of note, our 5 gallon are presently taller and bigger than shown here.

REGULAR PRICE 5 GALLON $95
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON $75


Ensete maurellii Red Banana 5g (5) (Custom) Ensete maurellii Red Banana 5g (5) (Custom) Ensete maurellii Red Banana 5g (5) (Custom)
Ensete maurellii Red Banana 5g (5) (Custom) ENSETE Maurelii 5g ENSETE
ENSETE maurelii by Container Crazy Website ENSETE maurellii by Linda Cochran  

 

 

                                    WEDNESDAY, 2 JULY, 2025          

MULE PALMS
BUTIA CAPITATA X SYAGRUS (QUEEN PALM)
A MORE COLD HARDY ALTERNATIVE TO QUEEN PALM


MEDIUM HEIGHT - 
SUPER COLD HARDY!
OCCASIONALLY AVAILABLE

We sometimes have or can acquire some 15g and 25g Mule Palms as shown below - rarely have smaller plants.  For those who don't know, this amazing hybrid doesn't look like either parent.  To make the Mule Palm, the seed bearing parent has to be the Butia capitata.  The pollen donor is the Queen Palm.  The reverse doesn't produce a palm anything close to the Mule Palm.  

They are remarkable because they are supper attractive.  Some say they have a resemblance to a Coconut.  They also usually just get to 25 feet - compared to the 60 foot height of the Queen.  They want full sun.  And, they are very cold hardy - down to about 16 degrees.  Queens die at about 18 degrees.  I've got a customer in Tucson, AZ that can't grow Queen Palms b/c they freeze in the winter.  Our Mule Palms thrive there.  This hybrid tolerates desert sun.  And, they don't make any fruit to mess up your pool!  This is why they are called the "Mule" Palm.  What a combination of good qualities!

The plants shown below are too large for standard mail order but can be delivered.  Shown are examples of larger plants that sometimes we can obtain.  This is a difficult palm to find.  From time to time we do have them in stock.  Just call or email us about availability.  If not available, we can put you on a wait list..


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Mule Palm Mule Palm Mule Palm
Mule Palm Mule Palm Mule Palm

 

COLORFUL HAWAIIAN TI PLANTS
CORDYLINE FRUITICOSA



NEW TYPES IN ALL THE TIME
GREAT COLORFUL COMPANION PLANTS


SELECTION CHANGING EVERY WEEK


Country or area of origin: 
Southeastern Asia, Australia, PNG, Polynesia 
Mature height: This type of tropical Ti plants are rarely over six to eight feet tall.  
Sun Requirements Along the coast, it's best to grow them in a bit of sun or filtered light.  Over time they can be acclimated to full sun.  In inland areas, one must grow them in filtered light.
Cold Tolerance:  Temperatures above a freeze are idea although a few varieties can take into the upper 20's F.  
Water Requirements 
Moderate 
Rate of Growth 
Moderate growing  
Sizes Available: 
3 gallon
Size shown 3g and garden specimens   
Comments: These colorful Ti's are propagated in tropical areas and shipped to California.  Most come from HI and FL.  People like them because they add great color to the garden.  Shown here are some nice cultivars we've had in the past few years.  Availability is changing every month.  We've found the darker the colors, the easier they are to grow.

We are always getting in new Hawaiian Ti plants.  They almost always have red in them - sometimes subtle, other times more prominent.  Background colors include black and green.  Sometimes we get in pastel colors.  All are very nice.

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RHAPIS EXCELSA
THE REGULAR LADY PALM



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

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

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

REGULAR PRICE THESE OLD 25G PLANTS $795
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $695

Important:  Mention this Blog Only Offering for this price when you purchase.  Note, limited supply available.

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

 

DYPSIS PLUMOSA
THIN TRUNK PALM FROM MADAGASCAR

FLUFFY LEAVES – SILVER CROWN SHAFT
TOLERATES SUN ALONG TH COAST
TEN DAY SPECIAL NICE 15 GALLON PLANT

This single trunk, crown shafted pinnate palm comes from Madagascar.  It is a medium size palm with a narrow trunk and plumose leaves.  Trunk diameter is four to six inches.  The trunk color is silver-green and it has prominent rings.  Leaflets are narrow and green in color.  The ends of the leaves curve downwards.  We have been growing this species for over two decades and found it to be a reliable grower.  When young the trunk is much thinner but fattens up with age.  It is quite cold tolerant, down into the  mid to low 20's F.   It's growth rate is good.  It likes full sun in most areas.  We are offering very tall 15 gallon plants on sale.  The plant shown below is about 12 feet tall – twice the height of most comparable 15g plants.  We do have some singles & multiples which tend to be shorter.  As you can see, they are very tall and too big to ship by UPS.

REGULAR PRICE 15 GALLON THIS SIZE $265
DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $235


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Dypsis plumosa Dypsis plumosa Dypsis plumosa

 

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. 

REGULAR PRICE THESE LARGE 5G $250
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $225

This size cannot be mail ordered - way to big.  Remember to mention this Blog Only Special for your discount.  The second garden photo is by J.V. PACSOA.  I'm also showing a large boxed specimen below that's grown through its swollen base.


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DYPSIS PEMBANA
SINGLE TRUNK OR SUCKERING
NATIVE TO PEMBA ISLAND


TAKES FULL COASTAL SUN
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 GALLON SIZED PLANTS

There are both single trunk and suckering forms of this species.  Nowadays, most of the plants available of this species are the suckering form.  Both get to a height of 25 feet, have an attractive green trunk and a light colored crown shaft.  Leaves have a graceful arch and the leaflet color is green.  It's a great alternative for the garden.  Note how the trunks are beefy but not overly large.  The plants on special are already suckering.  Along our coast it will take part day sun but I'd recommend filtered or morning sun inland.  The plants on special are in 15 gallon pots and are ready to acclimate to your garden.  We do have smaller sizes available.  may have larger plants available.  I cannot tell you whether the plants we have (from seed) are the single or suckering type.

REGULAR PRICE 15 GALLON $245
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 GALLON $215

Remember to mention this Blog Special at the time of purchase.  The 8th photo of a garden plant is c/o  late friend Al Bredeson.  The last photo is by tranquilometro.


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Dypsis pembana Dypsis pembana Dypsis pembana
Dypsis pembana Dypsis pembana by late Al B. Dypsis pembana photo by tranquilometro

  

ROYSTONEA REGIA
THE CUBAN ROYAL PALM



TALL, SINGLE TRUNK SPECIES
ELEGANT WITH LONG CROWN SHAFT
SINGLE PLANTS AND MULTIPLES
TEN DAY 15 GALLON SIZE


This super popular palm is native to south Florida and Cuba.  It gets a very tall trunk with a height of forty feet or more.  The crown shaft is long and a prominent green.  The base of the trunk is swollen just above the ground.  Often, you'll also see bulging in the mid-trunk.  It is a full sun plant and some are growing it in desert areas with success - in full sun.  Cold tolerance is like a King Palm, about 25 degrees F.  The 15 gallon shown here is a double.  In this size we also have single trunk plants in addition to multiples.  Many in Southern California are growing this species quite well.  The 8th photo below was at the home of the late Luis Hooper in La Brea, CA.  There's a shortage of this species on the California market.  This species is also very quick growing.  With our 15g you will probably have leaves over the house in 3 to 4 years.  We have singles and multiples.  BTW, the 15 gallon shown below is over ten feet tall in its pot.  If this one sells, others are quite tall as well.

REGULAR PRICE LARGE 15 GALLON $245
TEN DAY SPECIAL OUR LARGE 15 GALLON ROYALS $225

Mention this Special for your discount.

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ROYSTONEA REGIA ROYSTONEA REGIA ROYSTONEA REGIA
ROYSTONEA REGIA ROYSTONEA REGIA ROYSTONEA REGIA
ROYSTONEA REGIA ROYSTONEA REGIA ROYSTONEA REGIA

 

HOWEA BELMOREANA
THE SENTRY OR UMBRELLA PALM



ANOTHER PALM FROM LORD HOW ISLAND

TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON SIZE

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

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

REGULAR PRICE 5 GALLON $145
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON $125


Please mention this Special at the time of purchase.


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BURRETIOKENTIA HAPALA
A GREAT NEW CALEDONIAN PALM FOR SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA



SUPER ATTRACTIVE CROWN SHAFTED PALM
TEN DAY SPECIAL FIVE GALLON SIZE

Among palm enthusiasts, almost any species from New Caledonia is sought after.  This species falls into that group.  It is a crown shafted palm with a rather thin trunk of about eight inches that gets to a height of approximately 25 to 30 feet.  It has an intriguing brown color to the stems and crown shaft area.  It does not have the stripes you'd see with the Burretiokentia vieilllardii.  Cold tolerance is about 25 degrees F, or perhaps a bit less.  So, it's comparable to a King Palm.  If you can grow a King, you can grow this species.  One of the keys to culture is not letting the ground it's in go dry.  This species, like Chambeyronia, responds to water.  Shown below is the five gallon size that I'm putting on special. I'd recommend morning sun, a few hours of mid-day sun, or bright filtered light.  It's a great species to grow.  

REGULAR PRICE 5 GALLON SIZE $155
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON $125 

Remember:  Mention this Special for you discount.

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Burretiokentia hapala 5g Burretiokentia hapala 5g Burretiokentia hapala
Burretiokentia hapala Burretiokentia hapala Burretiokentia hapala

 

PHOENIX RUPICOLA
THE CLIFF DATE PALM

 

MEDIUM SIZE -THINNER TRUNK THAN CANARY
FAIRLY COLD HARDY
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON SIZE PLANTS

I don't know if you've looked for this species, but the Cliff Date Palm is not so easy to find.  It is native to India and is about half the size of the Canary Island Palm in terms of trunk diameter and mature height.  Also, the crown is much smaller.  It is an armed species and has other characteristics of Phoenix like the induplicate leaflets (water held "in" - V shaped ).  But, many think this is the prettiest of all the Date Palms.  It typically gets fifteen to twenty-five feet tall.  The leaves are very pretty and green.  The crown is not overly large.  Leaves curve downwards.  Growth rate is medium, it tolerates full sun and is cold hardy into the mid-twenties or lower.  Shown below are our 5g plants, mostly singles with a few doubles.  We’re putting them on special.  These are shippable.

 
REGULAR PRICE 5 GALLON $135
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON $115


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Phoenix rupoicola 5g Phoenix rupoicola 5g Phoenix rupoicola 5g
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CHAMAEDOREA BENZIEI
RARE SINGLE TRUNK CHAMAEDOREA
LIKE C. RADICALIS ON STEROIDS!



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

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

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

REGULAR PRICE 5G $145

TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON $125


 

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Chamaedorea benzei Chamaedorea benzei Chamaedorea benzei

 

SABAL CAUSIARUM
LARGE TRUNKED TROPICAL FAN PALM

 


SMOOTH AND LIGHT COLORED TRUNK
SUPER COLD HARDY
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON SIZE

This is one of my favorite Sabal species.  It's native to various Caribbean Islands including Puerto Rico and Cuba.  It can get to height of at least 35 feet and has a trunk that is smooth and a light tan to gray color.  Trunks are thick, up to about 30 inches.  Leaf color is blue-green.  Growth rate is good and it likes sun.  Cold tolerance is into the mid-teens F.  The 5g size shown below are nice.  We’re putting this size on sale.  Get them in the ground and within a few years you’ll have a decent sized palm.  I’m showing some mature plants below as well. 

REGULAR PRICE 5 GALLON $135
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $115


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SABAL LOUISIANA
THE LOUISIANA PALMETTO PALM



SUPER SMALL, SUPER COLD HARDY FAN PALM
TEN DAY SPECIAL NICELY SIZED BAND PLANTS

This dwarf fan palm is touted as being the smallest variety of Sabal.  It is a variety of Sabal minor that has been found in the wild in Louisiana and adjacent states on either side.  It has blue-green leaves with a mature height of six feet.  It is also super cold hardy with reports of it going a bit below zero F.  As it is an understory palm in habitat, one would anticipate it'd do well in strong filtered light or perhaps half day sun.  In the 5th photo it is the band palm in the staff's right hand.  On the left is the Sabal etonia.  Both are nicely sized.  The last photo is c/o TS at RPS.  This is a difficult species to find.

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


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ENCEPHALARTOS AEMULANS
GREEN, RARE CYCAD FROM SOUTH AFRICA


CRITICALLY ENDANGERED IN THE WILD
SPECIAL VERY LARGE BAND PLANTS


This species of green South African cycad is a medium sized mature plant with trunks up to about five feet.  They are un-branched and have green leaves that are about five feet long.  The leaves are straight and leaflets point toward the end of the leaf.  In the wild stands in the Natal area of RSA, there are only about a hundred plants remaining.  Shown here in the first row of photos are 4 to 5 year old band plants - very large for their container.  The second row of photos show a huge boxed specimen at our nursery.  The last two rows of photos show domestic plants and a close up of the leaflets. 

We're putting older band seedlings on sale.  They'd be easy to mail order.  In our area, this is a full sun plant with a cold hardiness into the low 20's F.

REGULAR PRICE THESE BANDS $75
TEN DAY SPECIAL BAND SIZE $60


Remember, mention this Special when you order.  We, of course, have other sizes of this species for sale.


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ENCEPHALARTOS PAUCIDENTATUS
MEDIUM TO LARGE RARE SOUTH AFRICAN CYCAD

 

UPRIGHT GREEN LEAVES
TEN DAY SPECIAL BAND SIZE SEEDLINGS

This cycad is native to Swaziland, northern South Africa.  It is known as one of the most attractive of all the green cycads.  It does great in Southern California but is rare and hard to find.  New leaves tend to be upright.  Most pronounced is the "frost" appearance of leaves as shown below.  This is from small hairs on the leaflets.  It makes a medium to large mature specimen.  Mature size can be over fifteen feet with 6 to 10 foot green leaves.  Leaflets are armed.  Along the coast it’ll take full sun.  Far inland I’d recommend limited sun.  Cold tolerance is down to the low 20’s F.

REGULAR PRICE BAND SIZE THIS SPECIES $95
TEN DAY SPECIAL BAND SIZE $75

Below I'm showing photos of a large specimen at the nursery


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Encephalartos paucidentatus Encephalartos paucidentatus Encephalartos paucidentatus

 

ENCEPHALARTOS LONGIFOLIUS X ENCEPHALARTOS PRINCEPS
INTERESTING HYBRID OF TWO BLUE SOUTH AFRICAN CYCADS


SHOULD BE A MEDIUM SIZED BLUE LEAF MATURE CYCAD
TEN DAY SPECIAL 2 GALLON NICE STARTER SIZE

Both parents of this hybrid are South African cycad species.  E. princeps is always super blue.  E. longifolius is a blue to green species that gets larger than E. princeps.  We predict that this will be a blue cycad mature and is already showning blue at this stage.  Leaves are minimally armed.  Leaf lenth should be four to five feet and mature it'll probably will develop three to five feet of trunk in several decades. It will want full sun except in the desert and should be cold hardy down to about 22 degrees F.  This plant is in a 2 gallon pot and has a caudex 1.5 inches - 2 inches..  We have two plants of this hybrid.  They can be easily shipped.  The first garden photo is the longifolius follow by princeps.
 
REGULAR PRICE THIS 2 GALLON HYBRID WITH A 1.5 INCH CAUDEX  $280
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS 2 GALLON HYBRID $225

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Encephalartos princeps garden  

 

ENCEPHALARTOS TRISPINOSUS
BLUE SOUTH AFRICAN CYCAD



SOUGHT AFTER - SPINY LEAFLETS
LOVES SUN AND PRETTY COLD HARDY
TEN DAY SPECIAL – 24 INCH BOXED SPECIMEN WITH TWO PUPS

Encephalartos trispinosus is a very desirable blue South African cycad.  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.  The color, if grown in full hot sun, is a prominent blue to silver leaf color.   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.  Mature size is small to medium with a thirty year old plant only being six or seven feet tall with an 18 inch trunk.  The plant on Special today is a sun-ready, outdoor grown coning sized plant that has a caudex of 8 inches with two pups – one 6 inches, the other 4 inches.  It’s leaflets are prominently spined and the color is blue.  This plant is way too large and heavy for standard mail order.   

REGULAR PRICE THIS 24 INCH SPECIMEN WITH TWO PUPS $1800
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS ACTUAL SPECIMEN $1500


Encephalartos trispinosus 24 in box 8 inches 2 pups 6 & 4 inches Encephalartos trispinosus 24 in box 8 inches 2 pups 6 & 4 inches Encephalartos trispinosus 24 in box 8 inches 2 pups 6 & 4 inches
Encephalartos trispinosus 24 in box 8 inches 2 pups 6 & 4 inches Encephalartos trispinosus 24 in box 8 inches 2 pups 6 & 4 inches Encephalartos trispinosus 24 in box 8 inches 2 pups 6 & 4 inches
Encephalartos trispinosus Encephalartos trispinosus Encephalartos trispinosus
Encephalartos trispinosus Encephalartos trispinosus Encephalartos trispinosus

 

MALE IN CONE - 15 GALLON ENCEPHALARTOS LEHMANNII
ONE OF THE MOST POPULAR CYCADS WE SELL
LOVES COASTAL SUN AND HEAT
 


KNOWN MATURE MALE CYCAD – READY FOR THE GARDEN
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS ACTUAL 15 GALLON CYCAD

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

Shown below is a nice specimen of this species that has thrown a male cone.  It’s in a 15 gallon container with a caudex of 9 inches.  We have other 15g with larger and smaller stem sizes.  The sale price of this actual plant is given below. 

REGULAR PRICE THIS ACTUAL 15 G WITH A CAUDEX OF 9 INCHES $1350
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS ACTUAL 15 GALLON AS DESCRIBED $1150


This plant can be mail ordered, weather permitting.  


 
Encephalartos lehmannii 15g 9 inches male in cone  Encephalartos lehmannii 15g 9 inches male in cone  Encephalartos lehmannii 15g 9 inches male in cone 
Encephalartos lehmannii 15g 9 inches male in cone  Encephalartos lehmannii 15g 9 inches male in cone  Encephalartos lehmannii 15g 9 inches male in cone 
Encephalartos lehmannii 15g 9 inches male in cone  Encephalartos lehmannii  Encephalartos lehmannii habitat MR 

 

TASMANIAN TREE FERN
DICKSONIA ANTARCTICA


SLOW GROWING TREE FERN
WILL GET TO A MEDIUM HEIGHT
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON SIZE

This species of Tree Fern is native to various localities in Eastern Australia.  It doesn't get as tall as the Australian Tree Fern above and is much slower growing.  Trunk diameter is a bit smaller as well.  Mature height domestically is usually 10 to 15 feet although specimens in the wild are much taller.  Leaves are green, four to six feet long and the trunk has old attached and furry leaf bases that gradually fall off.  This species like strong filtered light of part day sun.  It enjoys ample water and is cold hardy into the 20's F.  We're putting nice 5 gallon plants on sale.  If we run out, we can order some in quickly.

REGULAR PRICE 5 GALLON SIZE $95
SALES PRICE THIS SIZE $75


Remember to mention this Blog Special to get this price when you purchase.

Tasmanian Tree Fern Dicksonia antarctica Tasmanian Tree Fern Dicksonia antarctica Tasmanian Tree Fern Dicksonia antarctica
Tasmanian Tree Fern Dicksonia antarctica Tasmanian Tree Fern Dicksonia antarctica Tasmanian Tree Fern Dicksonia antarctica
Tasmanian Tree Fern Dicksonia antarctica Tasmanian Tree Fern Dicksonia antarctica Tasmanian Tree Fern Dicksonia antarctica

 

RABITTS FOOT FERN
DAVALIA FEJEENSIS



DWARF FERN - ABOUT 18 INCHES TALL
CREEPS ON GROUND WITH FURRY FEET
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON SIZE


This popular fern is known for its furry rhizomes which make new plants and can form near sphere of leaves when grown in a basket.  Or, you can grow it in the garden where it'll crawl the garden floor.  It is native to Fiji.  Leaves come off the rhizomes and are about 12 to 16 inches long.  Their color is green.  They are easy to propagate by cutting and rooting one of the rhizomes with a few leaves.  They prefer filtered light and are cold hardy into the twenties F.  Many people grow this fern indoors.  We're offering full 5 gallons on special.

REGULAR PRICE 5 GALLON $95
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON $75

Rabbits Foot Fern Davalia fejensis Rabbits Foot Fern Davalia fejensis Rabbits Foot Fern Davalia fejensis
Rabbits Foot Fern Davalia fejensis Rabbits Foot Fern Davalia fejensis Rabbits Foot Fern Davalia fejensis
Rabbits Foot Fern Davalia fejensis Rabbits Foot Fern Davalia fejensis Rabbits Foot Fern Davalia fejensis

 

PHILODENDRON McCOLLEYS FINALE
RED NEW LEAVES - ROSETTE PLANT
FILTERED LIGHT IN THE GARDEN OR HOUSEPLANT


TEN DAY SPECIAL ONE GALLON

This is a hybrid Philodendron that has scarlet-red emergent new leaves that eventually become a shiny green.  With this said, in the containers we have plants with six or seven leaves where all leaves are still red.  But, eventually old leaves will be green.  This is not a climbing species.  It can be grown in a container as a houseplant or in the garden.  It wants filtered light and is cold hardy down to about a freeze or a bit below. The last photo is by Pinterest UK, unknown author.  Sometimes we run out of these but can usually get them back in quickly.

REGULAR PRICE ONE GALLON $55
TEN DAY SPECIAL ONE GALLON $45



Philodendron McColleys finale 1g Philodendron McColleys finale 1g Philodendron McColleys finale 1g
Philodendron McColleys finale 1g Philodendron McColleys finale 1g Philodendron McColleys finale 1g
  philodendron mccolleys finale pinterest uk  

 

TILLANDSIA SPECIES WITH VIOLET BLUE FLOWERS
CLUSTERS IN BLOSSOM IN SPRINGTIME
POSSIBLY TILLANDSIA MALLEMONTII


A TYPE OF AIR PLANT - JUST COMING INTO BLOSSOM
TEN DAY SPECIAL TWO SIZES OF CLUSTERS

As I've mentioned before, I'm not a Tillandsia expert.  But, I could not pass when a private collector offered me several clumps of a blue-gray Tillandsia in full blossom.  The blossoms are a violet-blue (photos make them appear a bit pink - which they are not).    I was told by the collector that the blossom every spring to summer with lots of flowers.  The clumps are composed of ten to fifteen plants.  In other words, rather than getting a single little plant you are getting a ten year old cluster with many plants.  I did my research and think these re probably Tillandsia mallemontii.  They'd like sun or part sun and to be watered at least weekly.  They can be mounted to a tree limb, post or a fence. These would be easy to mail order.  We have small to medium clusters as well as large clusters on sale.  The larger clusters contain 15 to 20 plants.  As I post this I anticipate blossoms will appear within a month or two as they blossom spring to summer.  We also have good sized clusters of a different species with blue blossoms and wider leaves.

TEN DAY SPECIAL SMALL-MEDIUM CLUSTERS $75

TEN DAY SPECIAL LARGE CLUSTERS $95


Tillandsia clusters with small blue flowers - recurvata or neglecta Tillandsia clusters with small blue flowers - recurvata or neglecta Tillandsia clusters with small blue flowers - recurvata or neglecta
Tillandsia clusters with small blue flowers - recurvata or neglecta Tillandsia clusters with small blue flowers - recurvata or neglecta Tillandsia clusters with small blue flowers - recurvata or neglecta

 

                                    MONDAY, 30 JUNE, 2025  

PRITCHARDIA MINOR IN SAN DIEGO
MATURE AND FRUITING FOR YEARS


THIN TRUNK, MEDIUM HEIGHT
ENABLES US TO OFFER YOU NURSERY PLANTS


I wanted to show you photographs of a mature Pritchardia minor that's thriving in central San Diego, CA.  For many years our nursery has been selling young plants that come from the seeds of this mother tree.  It is a magnificent specimen.  I'd estimate its height to be fifteen feet with a trunk diameter of eight inches.  Native to the Island of Kaui in HI, this tree is quite rare and grows at high elevation in locality.  It tolerates full sun here if you are not too far inland.  I've seen this species in habitat and the one shown in the first three rows of photos (San Diego) is taller than ones I've seen in the wild.  I figure its culture that made it this large.  The last row shows some photos of plants we have for sale and a specimen of this species in HI.  Although availability changes over time, we hope that we can continue to offer this unique palm species in the future.

Pritchardia minor san diego Pritchardia minor san diego Pritchardia minor san diego
Pritchardia minor san diego Pritchardia minor san diego Pritchardia minor san diego
Pritchardia minor san diego Pritchardia minor san diego Pritchardia minor san diego
Pritchardia minor san diego pritchardia martii pritchardia martii

 

CYCADS WITH UPRIGHT LEAVES
RARE NURSERY SPECIMENS OF GOOD SIZE


SOME AGES 20 TO 100 YEARS!
AN ASSORTMENT OF PLANTS


Many times consumers or businesses want cycads where the leaves go up rather than "out".  This is usually because they have a specific need to have plants with a crown of leaves that is more vertical than horizontal.  Obviously, this keeps leaves from blocking people walking by the plant.  So, with this in mind, we took photographs of some of our cycads with upright leaves.  Realize that many species do this naturally - have leaves with a more upright orientation.  Other species will be upright on their new throws of leaves and then upright leaves relax down as the next swirl emerges.  To maintain upright leaves one would remove the lower, older swirls of leaves.  The photos here are not a complete list of such plants but will give the reader an idea of what I'm talking about.

Photos Shown Below Mostly Taken at Our Nursery:

Ceratozamia robusta, several plants showing upright leaves
Dioon mejiae, several nursery plants with upright leaves
Dioon merolae, a 100 year old cycad with 2 feet of vertical trunk, upright leaves
Dioon holmgrenei, several plants showing new leaves are upright
Encephalartos altensteinii, new leaves on these plant go upright.  Older leaves may lay down somewhat.
Encephalartos gratus, several plants showing upright leaves
Encephalartos kisambo, note the upright character of the leaves
Encephalartos natalensis, like some others, new leaves upright, old leaves hang down
Encephalartos transvenosus, similar with newer leaves upright
Encephalartos villosus, several nursery plants, all with upright leaves
Encephalartos whitelockii, naturally upright leaves on all these great nursery cycads

ONLY A PARTIAL LIST - ARE MANY OTHERS WITH UPRIGHT LEAVES

As most of you know, we have a great selection of mature rare cycads - probably one of the best selections in the country.  What you may not know is how actively we work with architects on getting these great plants into venues where many people see them.  This includes botanical gardens, theme parks, public plantings, museums, parks, etc.  But, we have enough inventory so that even enthusiasts like perhaps yourself can enjoy them as well.  With over 25,000 rare cycads available, from seedlings to many huge coning sized plants, there's something of every size for everyone. 


Ceratozamia robusta
Ceratozamia robusta
Ceratozamia robusta
Ceratozamia robusta
Ceratozamia robusta
Ceratozamia robusta
Dioon mejiae
Dioon mejiae
Dioon mejiae
Dioon mejiae
Dioon mejiae
Dioon mejiae
  Dioon merolae
Dioon merolae
Dioon merolae
Dioon merolae
Dioon merolae
Dioon merolae

Dioon holmgrenei
Dioon holmgrenei
Dioon holmgrenei
Dioon holmgrenei
Dioon mejiae
Dioon holmgrenei
Encephalartos altensteinii
Encephalartos altensteinii
Encephalartos altensteinii
Encephalartos altensteinii
Encephalartos altensteinii
Encephalartos altensteinii
Encephalartos gratus
Encephalartos gratus
Encephalartos gratus
Encephalartos gratus
Encephalartos gratus
Encephalartos gratus
Encephalartos kisambo
Encephalartos kisambo
Encephalartos kisambo cone
Encephalartos kisambo
Encephalartos kisambo
Encephalartos kisambo
Encephalartos natalensis cones

Encephalartos natalensis
Encephalartos natalensis
Encephalartos natalensis
Encephalartos natalensis
Encephalartos natalensis
Encephalartos transvenosus
Encephalartos transvenosus
Encephalartos transvenosus
Encephalartos transvenosus
Encephalartos transvenosus
Encephalartos transvenosus
Encephalartos villosus
Encephalartos villosus
Encephalartos villosus
Encephalartos villosus
Encephalartos villosus
Encephalartos villosus
Encephalartos whitelockii
Encephalartos whitelockii
Encephalartos whitelockii
Encephalartos whitelockii
Encephalartos whitelockii
Encephalartos whitelockii

 

DYPSIS LUTESCENS
THE ARECA PALM


VERY DIFFICULT TO FIND LATELY - BUT WE JOST GOT IN PLANTS
THE BEST "NEIGHBOR BLOCKER" PLANT
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15G SIZED PLANTS PLANTS

This is an attractive, suckering, thin trunked palm species is from Madagascar or surrounding areas.  The number one reason people buy this species is "to hide something".  By this, I mean they want to hide a neighbor, an ugly next door structure, an unsightly fence, the side of a garage, etc.  This is an ideal species for this purpose as it suckers and is fairly dense.  You can't see through it well.  Mature height averages 14 feet in California.  Cold hardiness is into the mid-twenties F.  Trunk diameter is about 3 inches.  It'll take full sun along the coast and far inland areas must give it only morning or filtered sun.  These 15g are 6 to 7 feet tall in their pots.  We have limited numbers available.  Areca Palms have been difficult to find lately and in short supply.  These will most likely be gone quickly, especially the larger plants.    

REGULAR PRICE SQUAT 15G SIZE $265
TEN DAY SPECIAL PRICE THESE SQUAT 15 GALLON $235 

To get maximal privacy one would not cut off the small lower suckers.  The squat 15g are shown in the first two rows of photos. 

Regular squat 15 gallon size shown here Dypsis lutescens Dypsis lutescens
Dypsis lutescens Dypsis lutescens Dypsis lutescens
Photos of garden plants Dypsis lutescens garden Dypsis lutescens
Dypsis lutescens Dypsis lutescens Dypsis lutescens garden

 

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

15 GALLON ON TEN DAY SPECIAL

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

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

REGULAR PRICE 15 GALLON $175
TEN DAY SPECIAL THESE 15 GALLON $150


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

 

CHAMAEDOREA HOOPERIANA
BAMBOO PALM THAT IS TALL AND FULL



STRONG & LARGE  10 & 15 GALLON PLANTS
SUPER RARE PALM TO FIND - ALMOST SOLD OUT OF THESE
TEN DAY SPECIAL THESE PLANTS


It's not that uncommon that I'll talk about various types of Bamboo Palms.  Three decades ago this species (
Chamaedorea hooperiana) would have probably been called a variety of Chamaedorea costaricana But, in his book on Chamaedorea, Don Hodel described this species named after friend and palm enthusiast Louis Hooper.  So, it now enjoys its own status as a species.  And, it deserved species status because it is quite different than Chamaedorea costaricana.  This species is native to high elevation rain forest in the Veracruz area of Mexico.  It grows at up to 5000 feet elevation in habitat.  

It reaches an overall height of twelve to fourteen feet.  It is also quite wide at maturity with many canes.  These canes will sometimes lean outwards, making the clump wider.  Trunks are about one inch thick.  Compared to Chamaedorea costaricana, this species is more full and wide.  It's hard to "see through" this species whereas you'd have a better chance of seeing through a costaricana.  Both are suckering types of Bamboo Palms.  Also, the leaves of costaricana are shorter. Hooperiana leaves are four feet long or more.

Shown here is one of our ten or fifteen gallon plants.  This species likes good draining soil, adequate water, filtered light and is cold hardy to the low 20's F.  It is an ideal patio plant and can be grown inside the home.

REGULAR PRICE HUGE 10 or 15 GALLON $395
TEN DAY SPECIAL THESE SIZES $350

Mention this Special to get your discount.  BTW, these are not easy to find on the market.  I'm showing you a large and old 25g plant at the nursery.  The garden photo is by T.S. at RPS.

READ MORE ABOUT THE BAMBOO PALMS

Chamaedorea hooperiana Chamaedorea hooperiana
Chamaedorea hooperiana Chamaedorea hooperiana Chamaedorea hooperiana
Chamaedorea hooperiana Chamaedorea hooperiana TS RPS Chamaedorea hooperiana

 

CHAMAEDOREA KLOTZSCHIANA
SINGLE TRUNK MEXICAN CHAMAEDOREA



THIN TRUNKED, GROUPED LEAFLETS
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON MULTIPLES


This single trunk, shade loving palm is from the Veracruz area of Mexico and named after a German botanist,  Johann Klotzsch.  The plant shown here has reached its mature height of twelve feet.  It has a prominently ringed but narrow green trunk.  The most remarkable characteristic of this species is the grouping of leaflets along the rachis.  These groups are irregularly spaced.  Also note how they leaflets are held at different angles from the rachis.  Leaflets are a dark green, small to medium in length, wide and a bit puffy.  It's this grouping of leaflets that allows you to ID this species.  Another surprising this is how hard it is to find this species.  When I started my nursery 42 years ago, I had lots of these and seeds were available.  Nowadays you can't find seeds to save your soul.  This is a shade loving species and cold hardy into the mid-twenties F.  At best perhaps it'd take down to about 25 degrees.  These plants should probably work fine as a house plant and are shippable in a good sized box.

REGULAR PRICE 5 GALLON MULTIPLES $155
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON MULTIPLES $130


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

 

DYPSIS ONILAHENSIS
SINGLE TRUNK OR SUCKERING PALM



VERY POPULAR, EASY TO GROW - TOLERATES COASTAL SUN
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON SIZE


This species is a suckering palm from Madagascar but can also be found as a single trunk specimen.  The crown shaft is often white or silver.  The plants we're offering here appear to be the suckering form.  As a species, it has either flat or droopy leaves/leaflets and white to silver crown shafts.  Overall height is about twenty feet and trunk thickness is three to six inches.  It likes coastal part day sun, perhaps more, and is cold tolerant to the mid-twenties F.  The plants on sale are the 5g size with an age of about 5 - 6 years from seed.  I think we have a few available.  They tolerate full sun along the coast and are cold hardy into the twenties F.

REGULAR PRICE 5 GALLON $145
TEN DAY SPECIAL 1 GALLON $125


Dypsis onilahensis 5 gallon  Dypsis onilahensis 5 gallon  Dypsis onilahensis 5 gallon 
Dypsis onilahensis 5 gallon  Dypsis onilahensis 5 gallon  Dypsis onilahensis 
Dypsis onilahensis  Dypsis onilahensis  Dypsis onilahensis 

 

DYPSIS PRESTONIANA
SINGLE TRUNK, BEAUTIFUL
A REAL WINNER!


SUPER RARE MADAGASCAR PALM
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON SIZE

Discovered by John Dransfield and named after a U.K. executive of Macdonald's Hamburgers (who funded the expedition to Madagascar), this single trunk palm is new to the market, super rare and quite attractive.   It has orange-brown leaf bases at the point of trunk attachment, plumose leaves and gets to a height of about 25 to 30 feet.  It is single trunked with a medium thickness and prominent rings.  It takes full sun in coastal areas and, once established, is a good growing palm.  Shown here is a 5 gallon plant – we’re putting this size on special.  On occasion we have larger & smaller sizes for sale.  These 5 gallons can be shipped.  Growers tell us that this species takes temperatures into the mid-20's F.  I know of several enthusiasts who live in cool areas and now have fruiting specimens of this species.  It is an excellent grower.

REGULAR REGULAR PRICE 5 GALLON $145
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON $125


Remember:  Mention this Blog Special for this price.  Easy to mail order.  Habitat photos c/o TS at RPS, John Dransfield, Royal Botanical garden - Kew and  Bo Goran Lundquist, HI (in this order in the third row of photos below).  The last row of photos are a specimen doing well in the San Diego area of CA.


Dypsis prestoniana 5g   Dypsis prestoniana 5g   Dypsis prestoniana 5g  
Dypsis prestoniana 5g   Dypsis prestoniana 5g   Dypsis prestoniana 5g 
Dypsis prestoniana by TS RPS  Dypsis prestoniana by John Dransfield RBK  Dypsis prestoniana by Bo Goran Lundquist,HI 
Dypsis prestonia garden  Dypsis prestonia garden  Dypsis prestonia garden 

 

PTYCHOSPERMA SALOMONENSE
QUICK GROWING, CROWN SHAFTED


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

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

faster growing

taller
has wider leaflets
has larger leaves

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

REGULAR PRICE FIVE GALLON $145
TEN DAY SPECIAL ONE GALLON $125


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


Ptychosperma solomonense 5g  Ptychosperma solomonense 5g  Ptychosperma solomonense 5g 
Ptychosperma solomonense 5g  Ptychosperma solomonense 5g  Ptychosperma solomonense 5g 
Ptychosperma solomonense unknown author Palmpedia  Ptychosperma solomonense by Pete, AU, Palmpedia  Ptychosperma solomonense leaflets 

 

RHAPIDOPHYLLUM HYSTRIX
THE NEEDLE PALM


WORLD'S MOST COLD HARDY PALM
TEN DAY SPECIAL FIVE GALLON SIZE

There is no doubt in my mind that this species is the most cold tolerant of any palm species.  It is native to the southeastern United States with native habitats stretching from South Carolina down to northern Florida and into Alabama and Mississippi.  There are reports of this species tolerating below zero degrees F.  Now, this doesn't mean that you can grow it in Michigan.  But, in areas that see significant cold such as North Carolina, central Texas or even New Mexico, this species might work for you.

It is a suckering fan palm and known as the "Needle Palm" because it forms dark colored, protuberant needles on the trunk.  The fourth picture below shows small needles forming on the trunk.  The first five photos show the 3g on sale.  In sun the color is a silver green with more silver underneath.  In shade the color gets dark green, reminiscent of a  Rhapis Palm.  Trunks are usually under three feet tall and four to six inches thick.  But, because the leaves come upwards, the overall height of the plant can be six to seven feet or taller.  They can get a bit bushy.  This is a very slow growing species.  The plants on sale are not quite up to size so we're offering a very nice price on them.

REGULAR PRICE 5 GALLON $155
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON $130


I only have a few of these.  You must mention this Blog Only Special to get this price.


Rhapidophyllum hystrix 5 gallon  Rhapidophyllum hystrix 5 gallon  Rhapidophyllum hystrix 5 gallon 
Rhapidophyllum hystrix 5 gallon  Rhapidophyllum hystrix 5 gallon  Rhapidophyllum hystrix 15 gallon 
Rhapidophyllum hystrix garden  Rhapidophyllum hystrix spines  Rhapidophyllum hystrix garden 

 

RHAPIS EXCELSA
THE LADY PALM



ONE OF THE BEST INTERIOR PALMS
ALSO GREAT UNDERSTORY GARDEN PLANT
TEN DAY SPECIAL LARGE 5 GALLON SIZE

We have an assortment of Lady Palms which are near perfect - almost as nice as the expensive ones we bring in out of Hawaii.  But, they are locally grown and better priced.  And, we are offering them on special – five gallon size.  They are about 5-6 years old.  Rhapis excelsa is native to Asia and typically doesn't get much over 8 feet tall in a pot or in the ground.  Each leaf is composed mature of six to ten leaflets that have jagged ends and are green in color.  They do great in shady locations of the garden or inside the home.  They are a very nice patio plant.  Cold hardiness is about 20 degrees F.  They want low dose fertilizer.  Too much fertilizer will burn them.  The 5 gallon size can be easily shipped'  It's slow growing and a dwarf species.  The 5g plants we have are presently bigger than shown here.

REGULAR PRICE 5 GALLON $145
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GASLLON $125 


Important:  Mention this Blog Only Offering for this price when you purchase.  Note, limited supply available.


Rhapis excelsa 5g  Rhapis excelsa 5g  Rhapis excelsa 5g 
Rhapis excelsa 5g  Rhapis excelsa 5g  Rhapis excelsa 5g 
Rhapis excelsa   Rhapis excelsa garden  Rhapis excelsa garden 

 

CARYOTA URENS
THE GIANT MOUNTAIN FISHTAIL



FAST GROWING - SUPER TALL - DIFFICULT TO FIND
REASONABLY COLD HARDY TALL BIPINNAT PALM
TEN DAY SPECIAL JUVENILE ONE GALLON PLANTS


Yes, this species of Fishtail is super fast growing.  And, it's not unusual for one to get above 70 feet tall.  Some people love the grandeur of these palms.  And, for some, they want it "right now".  Well, this is an opportunity to satisfy that need.  It would not be unusual to go from a seedling to a height of 30 feet in six or seven years.  This species is native to northern Thailand and surrounding countries.  The trunk is about 16 inches or so thick and light tan in color.  The leaves are compound – bipinnate.  This means the main stem branches off into secondary leaf stems.  Leaflets are jagged at their ends.  Also, this is a monoecious palm that dies about three years after flowering.  Expect a life span of about 15 years.  It wants full coastal sun.  It is taller than Caryota gigas and has shorter leaves and a thinner trunk.  We’re putting nice one gallon juvenile plants on sale.  Easy to mail order.

REGULAR PRICE ONE GALLON SIZE $75
TEN DAY SPECIAL THESE ONE GALLON $65

Easy to mail order.  Limited numbers available.


Caryota urens 1g Caryota urens 1g Caryota urens 1g
Caryota urens 1g Caryota urens 25g Caryota urens box
Caryota urens garden Caryota urens garden Caryota urens garden

 

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. 

The two plants shown here in the first two rows below are eight to ten years old.  One is a female in cone (illustrated).  I am also showing (last row) two super robust garden specimens.    

REGULAR PRICE CIT POT THIS SPECIES $295
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $255


Remember:  Mention this Special for your discounted price! 

Zamia fischeri vasquezii Zamia fischeri vasquezii Zamia fischeri vasquezii
Zamia fischeri vasquezii Zamia fischeri vasquezii Zamia fischeri vasquezii
Zamia fischeri vasquezii Zamia fischeri vasquezii Zamia fischeri vasquezii

 

ENCEPHALARTOS MUNCHII
A RARE CENTRAL AFRICAN CYCAD


BLUE – GREEN SPINY LEAFLETS
SUPER DIFFICULT TO FIND
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON WITH 2.5 INCH CAUDEX

Native to Mozambique, this small to medium sized cycad grows in scrub forest among rocks and boulders.  It is distinguished by its blue to blue-green color and by having leaflets that are prominently spiny.  In my experience, leaf color is sometimes very blue, other times blue-green.  You'll sometimes hear the description as "soapy green" to describe the leaves.  Overall, the leaf color is variable.  Trunk size is usually under three feet.  Upright leaves are about four feet long or less.  Leaves are keeled and leaflets are lanceolate and spiny.  This species likes full sun and is cold tolerant into the low 20's F.  We are putting 5 gallon sized plants with caudexes of 2.5 inches.  We also have some in 5g and citrus pot in 3 to 4 inches.  Most will have either blue or blue green leaves. (from blue parents) but need age and sun to show the blue.  These are easy to mail order, weather permitting.

REGULAR PRICE 5 GALLON WITH 2.5 INCH CAUDEX $425
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON WITH CAUDEX 2.5 INCHES $300

Remember that we do have larger plants available, even for mail order.


Encephalartos munchii 5g 2.5 in Encephalartos munchii 5g 2.5 in Encephalartos munchii 5g 2.5 in
Encephalartos munchii 5g 2.5 in Encephalartos munchii 5g 2.5 in Encephalartos munchii 5g 2.5 in
Encephalartos munchii Encephalartos munchii Encephalartos munchii

 

ENCEPHALARTOS LONGIFOLIUS – BLUE FORM
MEDIUM TO LARGE RARE SOUTH AFRICAN CYCAD


BLUE STACKED LEAFLETS - MINIMAL IF ANY SPINES
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 GALLON PLANT

This rare South African cycad is also from the Eastern Cape region of South Africa.  It is a good sized cycad with leaf color variable from dark green to brilliant blue.  The plant on Special should be a nice blue form.  Trunks of this species can reach a height of twelve feet or more.  Leaf lengths are four to six feet with stacking leaflets and minimal if any spines when mature.  Leaves are often curled downward toward their ends.  It loves full sun along the coast but in desert areas would want a few hours of sun.  Cold tolerance is about 22 degrees F.   The 15 gallon plant on special has a caudex of 5 inches.  It is shown below.  It could be mail ordered in a large box.  Below I'm also showing a few garden specimens of this species.  

REGULAR PRICE THIS ACTUAL 15 GALLON, CAUDEX 5 INCHES $750
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS ACTUAL 15G CYCAD $650

Remember to mention this Blog Only Special at the time of purchase to get this price! 


Encephalartos longifolius blue 15g 5 inches Encephalartos longifolius blue 15g 5 inches Encephalartos longifolius blue 15g 5 inches
Encephalartos longifolius blue 15g 5 inches Encephalartos longifolius blue 15g 5 inches Encephalartos longifolius blue 15g 5 inches
Encephalartos longifolius blue 35g Encephalartos longifolius Encephalartos longifolius

 

VARIEGATED SHELL GINGER
NICE 5G SIZE READY FOR THE GARDEN



HANGING WHITE FLOWERS
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON SIZE

This is a super popular variety of ginger that blossoms in the summer.  Blossoms are white with yellow and red throats.  Mature height of these plants is six to seven feet.  The leaves are prominently variegated with lighter green and yellow.  Blossoms are long lived but not fragrant.  Blossoms occur during the summer.  I think they do best in part day sun although right on the coast folks grow them in full sun.  Cold tolerance is one of the better for ginger, probably the mid-twenties F.  The last photo shows our 15g size of the green form of this species which is not on sale right now.

REGULAR PRICE 5G SIZE $95
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $75

Just mention this Blog Special to get your discount.

Variegated Shell Ginger 5g Variegated Shell Ginger 5g Variegated Shell Ginger 5g
Variegated Shell Ginger 5g Variegated Shell Ginger Shell Ginger
Variegated Shell ginger Variegated Shell Ginger Variegated Shell ginger
 
                                 

YUCCA ROSTRATA SAPHIRE
BLUE SUCCULENT WITH AMAZING COLD HARDINESS


SEMI-DWARF SIZE MATURE
BEING GROWN IN NEW YORK IN THE SNOW!
TEN DAY SPECIAL 2 GALLON SIZE

This small to medium sized, drought tolerant plant is native to the southern U.S. border and down into Mexico.  It is usually a single trunk mature plant but can fork above the ground.  Most notable is the silver-blue foliage as shown here.  It is very slow growing.  Over time it forms a trunk about eight or ten inches thick.  Foliage is about 2 feet long and not "pokey" or sharp.  Mature height six to ten feet.  Leaf color blue to blue-green.  It demands full sun and is cold hardy at least into the single digits F.  I had a customer call me from New York City recently to tell me that a plant bought from us about three years ago was thriving in his yard.  Gardeners like this species because it's not very big and gives nice color to a sunny garden.  The size we’re putting on sale are five year old 2 gallon with lots of thin leaves.  This is a good starter size but will take time to make a nice garden plant.  These would be easy to mail order.  Of note, we occasionally have larger and smaller sizes for sale.  Note, photos below taken on a cold and cloudy day so blue doesn't show well.

REGULAR PRICE 2 GALLON $85
TEN DAY SPECIAL 2 GALLON
SIZE $65

Garden photos are by it.dreamstime.org and USF.ed

YUCCA ROSTRATA SAPHIRE YUCCA ROSTRATA SAPHIRE YUCCA ROSTRATA SAPHIRE
YUCCA ROSTRATA SAPHIRE YUCCA ROSTRATA SAPHIRE Yucca rostrata
Yucca rostrata by it.dreamstime.org Yucca rostrata Yucca rostrata by USF.ed

 

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 nice 5 gallon plants.  These can be mail ordered.  Also, sometimes a Special Order item which means a few days delay.
REGULAR PRICE THESE 5 GALLON PLANTS $85
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $70

Remember to mention this Blog Special for this discount when you purchase. The very nice photos below are by mysarawak Travelogue and HawaiianForest.com


Birds Nest Fern Birds Nest Fern Asplenium nidus Birds Nest Fern Asplenium nidus
Birds Nest Fern Asplenium nidus Birds Nest Fern Asplenium nidus Birds Nest Fern Asplenium nidus
Birds Nest Fern Asplenium nidus Birds Nest Fern by mysarawak Travelogue Birds Nest Fern by HawaiianForest.com

 

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 Sometimes this is a Special Order item.

REGULAR PRICE 5G $85
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $65

Just mention this Special when you purchase for this price.  The last photo is c/o subtropical.co.nz

Philodendron xanadu Philodendron xanadu Philodendron xanadu
Philodendron xanadu Philodendron xanadu Philodendron xanadus by subtropical.co.nz

 

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

 

TEN DAY SPECIAL 5G SIZE

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

REGULAR PRICE 5 GALLON SIZE $65
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON SIZE $55

 

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

 

PAVONIA MULTIFLORA
BRAZILIAN CANDLES

RED BLOSSOMS IN SHADE!


AND, BLOSSOMS ALL YEAR LONG!
TEN DAY SPECIAL FIVE GALLON SIZE


In the past I introduced you to this interesting and super rare plant from Brazil.  This species in unique because it grows in the shade, never gets over about eight feet tall, blossoms in the shade and never stops blossoming.  Yes, in the dead of winter you'll see red blossoms.  And, these trees are prolific.  When mature, these trees will have twenty to thirty blossoms year-round.   This species is an open appearing plant with foliage and blossoms at the ends of its small trunks.  Blossom size is two to three inches in length.  Pictures here show them quite well.  This species is also very difficult to find.  The plants on sale are starter plants.  But, grow them on.  It’s well worth it.  We're putting our limited number of 5 gallon on sale.

REGULAR PRICE FIVE GALLON $95
TEN DAY SPECIAL FIVE GALLON $75


Just mention this Blog Only Special for your discount when you purchase.  Of note, small plants should blossom by spring but it’ll take five years or more to get an overhead wide tree.  Previous larger plants at the nursery shown below as well.


Pavonia multiflora 5g Pavonia multiflora 5g Pavonia multiflora 5g
Pavonia multiflora 5g Pavonia multiflora 5g
Pavonia multiflora Pavonia multiflora Pavonia multiflora
Pavonia multiflora Pavonia multiflora Pavonia multiflora

 

EPIDENDRON ORCHID
PINK BLOSSOM

REEDSTEM TYPE TERRESTRIAL ORCHID
HARD TO FIND PINK-PURPLE COLOR
TEN DAY SPECIAL FIVE GALLON SIZE

The family of Epidendron Orchids are loaded with species/varieties of lots of different colors.  These include pink, purple, orange, red, white and yellow.  We have an assortment of blossom colors in one to five gallon pots.  Shown is a 5 gallon with pink flowers.  All sizes and colors are on sale.  All are easy to grow.  These plants have reed-like stems, most of which will blossom in summer.  Leaves are thick and small and plants can be divided in the future to easily add to other areas of the garden.  They'll take coastal full sun or strong filtered light.  Some sun is needed for flowering.  You can plant these right in the soil.  They are cold tolerant into the mid-twenties F.  BTW, other than the orange blossoming type, call the other colors are difficult to find.  You’ll love them in your garden or in a pot.  Once again, we'd give a discount on any size or color of these.  Shown is a 5 gallon pink.  Trust that they are a definite pink although the photos show an orange-pink.

REGULAR PRICE THESE FIVE GALLON $135
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $115

The pink 5g are in the first two rows of photos.  The last row is of smaller purple.


Epidendron Orchid pink Epidendron Orchid pink Epidendron Orchid pink
Epidendron Orchid pink Epidendron Orchid pink Epidendron Orchid pink
Epidendron Orchid 1g pink-purple in bloom Epidendron Orchid 1g pink-purple in bloom Epidendron Orchid 1g pink-purple in bloom

 

 

                                    FRIDAY, 27 JUNE, 2025  

VEITHCIA MERRILLII
(ADONIDIA MERRILLII)


THE CHRISTMAS PALM
NOT A GOOD CHOICE FOR SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA


This is a favorite among palm enthusiasts.  It is a medium sized single trunk palm with a fat, swollen trunk near the bottom.  It is not overly large, has nice recurved leaves, is clean appearing and has a nice crown shaft.  The problem is that this species does poorly in Southern California.  There are other species of Veitchia that do better.  It has been renamed as Adonidia.  Most people still know it by its former name. Shown is an imported (from Florida) plant that probably won’t perform well in most areas in Southern California.   With this species I know of one or two that, in very protected areas of “never freeze” areas that are looking reasonable.  Be Aware:  for some reason a local depot store sells them in late spring knowing that, in 6 months, most will die outdoors.

This is a popular interior palm.  It does reasonably well inside the home.  I am amazed at the number of people who visit Hawaii and then call me on their return looking for this species.  This is not a species I recommend growing outdoors here in Southern California.  This is because it only tolerates temperature down to about 40 degrees F.  And, many reader's low temperatures will get this low.  Even with this said, I guarantee you that a dozen people will call me in the next month or so requesting this species.  Usually I'm able to talk them out of it.  For now, consider it an interior plant only in So Cal. 

If you are intent on getting this species, I recommend getting the Spindle Palm (photos below) which has a better chance of survival in our local climate.  It has about a 5 degree lower cold tolerance and, if you are in a fairly good area, have a chance at success with this species.  And, the Spindle Palm is just as interesting and appealing.  It has a bulge in the trunk but, rather than being at the bottom of the trunk, is in the middle of the trunk.  Photos of mature palms below show the diffence between the two.  We occasionally have the Spindle Palm for sale.    


BOTTLE PALM - HYOPHORBE LAGENICAULIS
NOT RECOMMENDED FOR SOUTHERN CA

Hyophorbe lagenicaulis 20g Hyophorbe lagenicaulis Hyophorbe lagenicaulis 
Hyophorbe lagenicaulis  Hyophorbe lagenicaulis  Hyophorbe lagenicaulis 

HYOPHORBE VERSCHAFELTII
THE SPINDLE PALM

CAN POSSIBLY BE GROWN IN SOME AREAS
A BETTER CHOICE FOR OUR AREA

 
Hyophorbe verschafeltii 25g Hyophorbe verschafeltii 15g2 Hyophorbe verschafeltii 5g
Hyophorbe verschafeltii in garden Hyophorbe verschafeltii in garden Hyophorbe verschafeltii in garden

 

DIOON ANGUSTIFOLIUM
FORTY YEAR OLD SPECIMEN


NEEDLE LIKE LEAFLETS
LOVES SUN, HEAT & IS VERY COLD HARDY

Recently we acquired this forty year old specimen from a private cycad garden.  It is in a 25 gallon container and has a caudex that is 11 inches wide and 18 inches tall.  It is definitely coning size although we don't know the sex of this plant.  The main characteristic of this species and the Latin derivation for "angusti" is "thin".  It is known mostly by the fact that it has very thin leaflets.  Some would give it species status while others (most) consider it to be a variety of Dioon edule.  This Mexican species has stems that are typically under three feet in height, although taller specimens exist in habitat.  Leaves are three to four feet long and leaflets are a quarter inch in width.  It prefers full, hot sun and is cold tolerant into the upper teens.  Such temperatures may burn the leaves but often the plant survives.  It is an attractive species because it is not overly large, doesn't get tall or big, and will hold many leaves, all with a large number of the almost needle like leaflets.

You'll note on the leaflet detail photos that you can "see through" the leaves because leaflets are super thin and spaced apart from each other.  Many find this very desirable.  This species will sucker freely at the base as seen below.  Leaf color is green, sometimes with blue or silver tones.  This plant is for sale.  Just email me for more information.

Dioon angustifolium  Dioon angustifolium  Dioon angustifolium 
Dioon angustifolium  Dioon angustifolium  Dioon angustifolium 
Dioon angustifolium  Dioon angustifolium  Dioon angustifolium 

 

BISMARCKIA NOBILIS
BLUE SINGLE TRUNK FAN PALM FROM MADAGASCAR


A DEFINITE STATEMENT PALM

TEN DAY SPECIAL NICE 20 GALLON SIZE

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


REGULAR PRICE 20 GALLON SIZE $595
TEN DAY SPECIAL 20 GALLON SIZE $495


Remember:  Mention this Special for this price


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

 

BISMARCKIA NOBILIS
BLUE SINGLE TRUNK FAN PALM FROM MADAGASCAR


A DEFINITE STATEMENT PALM
THIS SPECIES WANTS SUN AND HEAT!

TEN DAY SPECIAL VERY NICE 15G PLANTS

FOR SPECIES DESCRIPTION, SEE IMMEDIATELY ABOVE

REGULAR PRICE 15 GALLON $225
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 GALLON $195

Remember:  Mention this Special for this price.  Of note we also carry the "Green Bismarckia" but the one on sale today is the prominent blue variety.


Bismarckia nobilis Bismarckia nobilis Bismarckia nobilis
Bismarckia nobilis Bismarckia nobilis Bismarckia nobilis
Bismarckia nobilis Bismarckia nobilis in garden Bismarckia nobilis

 

TRITHRINAX SCHIZOPHYLLA
THE CARANDILLA PALM


BLUE-GREEN SUCKERING FAN PALM
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15G SIZE


This rare and hard to find species of South American fan palm was previously known as Trithrinax biflabellata.  But, the latter was later found to be spineless and the two were given separate species status.  It is native to Argentina, Paraguay and Bolivia.  T. schizophylla is definitely a spiny palm with long needle-like spines on the trunk.  It is not quite as blue as campestris and is usually a suckering palm but sometimes is single trunk.  Mature height is six to fifteen feet.  Although the leaf is a rigid leaf, the leaflet tips are softer than the pungent T. campestris.  Leaf color is blue-green, not nearly as blue as campestris.  It is a very cold hardy species that tolerates temperatures down to at least 18 degrees F.  On sale are very old, outdoor grown 15g plants.  I think we've been growing these for about 12 to 14 years.  It likes full sun and loves heat.  It is possible to mail order this larger 15g size but it'd take a large box. 

REGULAR PRICE OLD 15G PLANTS $245
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE 15G $215


As usual, mention our Blog when ordering to get this price.  The habitat photo is by Juan Pech. 

 
Trithrinax schizophylla Trithrinax schizophylla Trithrinax schizophylla
Trithrinax schizophylla Trithrinax schizophylla Trithrinax schizophylla by Juan Pech

 

CHAMAEDOREA GLAUCIFOLIA
SUPER SIMILAR TO CHAMAEDOREA PLUMOSA (BABY QUEEN)



TAKES A FAIR AMOUNT OF SUN – SINGLE STEM, THIN TRUNK

TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 GALLON MULTIPLES

From time to time I discuss this interesting single trunk Chamaedorea.  It is very similar to Chamaedorea plumosa - except:  The plumosa has a more plumose leaf and takes a little more sun.  But, the glaucifolia has the silver powder on the leaf stems and crown shaft as shown here.  Along the coast, it will tolerate full sun or part sun.  This is quite attractive and typically very prominent.  Otherwise, you would mistake the two.  Leaves are quite “fluffy” and leaflets are narrow, green in color.  They are fast growing and get to a mature height of about 14 feet.  They look their best when planted in colonies of three to five plants.  The 15 gallon size which we’re putting on sale are very nicely sized and overhead. This size is too large for mail order.  But, we have smaller easy-to-ship plants as well.  It is a durable species and seem exempt from fungal problems that can plague C. plumosa.  Cold hardiness is about 25 degrees F.

REGULAR PRICE 15 GALLON SIZED MULTIPLES $245
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $215


Chamaedorea glaucifolias 15g Chamaedorea glaucifolias 15g Chamaedorea glaucifolias 15g
Chamaedorea glaucifolias 15g Chamaedorea glaucifolia Chamaedora glaucifolia 15g
Chamaedorea glaucifolia Chamaedorea glaucifolia Chamaedorea glaucifolia

 

CHAMBEYRONIA HOOKERI
THE BLONDE FLAME THROWER PALM



GORGEOUS PALM FROM NEW CALEDONIA
TEN DAY SPECIAL FIVE GALLON SIZE

The palm shown in the first two rows is a 5 gallon size of Chambeyronia hookeri with its blonde colored crown shaft.  This species is hard to find.  It is different in appearance from the dark green crown shafted form, Chambeyronia macrocarpa.  Here's some facts about this species:

•  Growth habit and care about the same as macrocarpa
•  Along the coast will tolerate full sun if you're are not too far inland
•  Crown shaft is yellow-tan colored and quite prominent
•  Cold tolerance is about 23 degrees
•  Growth rate on this species like macrocarpa is slow to medium but improves once planted in the ground.
• Trunk diameter is about 8 inches typically and overall height of mature plants is about 25 feet
•  Leaflets are shiny green, thick and sturdy, and quite wide as shown
•  Like macrocarpa, about 95% of the time throws newly emerging red leaf as shown here.  Rarely a plant will not throw new red leaves and there's no way of predicting this.
• Also makes a great interior palm inside the home

REGULAR PRICE FIVE GALLON $145
TEN DAY SPECIAL
FIVE GALLON $120

This size is simple to ship weather permitting.  You'll love this species.  The 8th photo is c/o TS at RPS


Chambeyronia hookeri 5g Chambeyronia hookeri 5g Chambeyronia hookeri 5g
Chambeyronia hookeri 5g Chambeyronia hookeri 5g Chambeyronia hookeri 25g
Chambeyronia hookeri red leaf Nursery Chambeyronia hookeri crownshaft TS RPS Chambeyronia hookeri

 

CHAMBEYRONIA MACROCARPA
THE FLAME THROWER PALM
NEW RED EMERGING LEAF

 

DARK GREEN CROWN SHAFT - OPPOSED TO C. HOOKERI
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON SIZE

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

REGULAR PRICE 5 GALLON $145

TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON $120

Just mention this special when you buy.  I thank HJD for suing his photo (11th) below.



Chambeyronia macrocarpa 5g Chambeyronia macrocarpa 5g Chambeyronia macrocarpa 5g
Chambeyronia macrocarpa 5g Chambeyronia macrocarpa 5g Chambeyronia macrocarpa 5g
Chambeyronia macrocarpa red new leaf Chambeyronia macrocarpa
Chambeyronia macrocarpa 25g Chambeyronia macrocarpa crownshaft & seeds by HJD Chambeyronia macrocarpa 25g

 

COCCOTHRINAX BARBADENSIS
MEDIUM SIZED, NARROW TRUNK
VERY "CUTE PALM" WITH GREEN OR SILVER GREEN LEAVES


TEN DAY SPECIAL VERY LARGE 5 GALLON SIZED PLANTS

We at the nursery are very proud that we offer a good selection of these interesting New World fan palms - Coccothrinax.  This species is native to the Caribbean region and gets to heights of about 30 feet in many decades.  Leaf color is green to silver-green and trunks are typically six inches thick or a bit more.  This species loves full hot sun and is cold tolerant into the mid-twenties F.  Many are growing it with good success.  In pots, all Coccothrinax are painfully slow.  It's taken us about six to seen years to produce these 5 gallon plants you see below.  Yes, from seed, Coccothrinax are very slow growing.  We do have other sizes for sale and multiple other species of this genus.  In the ground this genus are much faster.

REGULAR PRICE 5 GALLON SIZE $155
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON $125

Remember:  Mention this Special when you purchase to get this discount.  These plants would be easy to ship. 


Coccothrinax barbadensis 5g Coccothrinax barbadensis 5g Coccothrinax barbadensis 5g
Coccothrinax barbadensis 5g Coccothrinax barbadensis 5g Coccothrinax barbadensis 5g
Coccothrinax barbadensis Coccothrinax barbadensis 5g Coccothrinax barbadensis

 

ARCHONTOPHOENIX "TERACARPA"
THE BEST KING PALM EVER!


BIGGER, FASTER GROWING, NO BROWNING OF LEAFLETS

TEN DAY SPECIAL
NICE 5 GALLON PLANTS

Archontophoenix teracarpa is a fictitious name given to an unknown species/type of King Palm that I have in my garden and no one can identify.  I've been collecting seeds from it for quite a few years and offering it for sale.  Everyone who gets one agrees - "It's the best King Palm ever!"  It got the name from the Latin "Large body", which it has.  After trying to identify the species over many years and with no success, we coined the name "Archontophoenix teracarpa".  The closest species to it would be A. maxima but it's not the same.  So, what are the differences that makes teracarpa more ideal?

It is faster growing
It gets taller than the regular King Palm
It tolerates full sun better
It doesn't brown tip in full sun
It has a blue crown shaft
It has a super thick trunk

The 5 gallon plants are nicely sizes and some are single, others multiples.  Limited numbers available.  This size is shown in the first five photos below.  These can be shipped.

REGULAR PRICE THESE
5 GALLON SIZED PALMS $115
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $95

Remember:  mention this Special to get your discount when you purchase!  The last two photos are of the seed bearing palm at my home.  Note this variety's dark green leaves compared to the yellow-green and somewhat burned leaves of the regular King Palm leaves in the 8th photo below.  The last photo is a closeup to show no burning and the dark green leaf color of the teracarpa King Palm..


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Archontophoenix teracarpa 5g Archontophoenix teracarpa 5g Archontophoenix teracarpa
Archontophoenix teracarpa Archontophoenix teracarpa Archontophoenix teracarpa

  

SABAL MINOR
THE DWARF PALMETTO

 

NEVER OVER SIX FEET TALL - GREEN FAN PALM LEAVES
TEN DAY SPECIAL 2 GALLON PLANTS


This dwarf palm native to the southern states of the U.S. is sought after because of its small size and extreme cold hardiness.  It can take temperatures into the mid-teens F. and rarely gets over six feet tall.  It is often grown in full sun but tolerates part sun or strong filtered light.  Enthusiasts like it because of its small size.  Blossoms commonly shoot above the green fan leaves and produce black small seeds.  We’re putting 2 gallon plants on sale presently.  These are big for their pots.  Easy to mail order. 

REGULAR PRICE 2 GALLON SIZE $75
TEN DAY SPECIAL 2 GALLON SIZE $65

Just mention this blog special to get this great deal.  This and all sales above apply to mail orders or nursery visits.


Sabal minor Sabal minor Sabal minor
Sabal minor Sabal minor Sabal minor
Sabal minor Sabal minor Sabal minor

  

COPERNICIA HOSPITA
THE BLUE CUBAN WAX PALM



EXTREMELY RARE SINGLE TRUNK FAN PALM
STUNNING BLUE SPECIES

TEN DAY SPECIAL ONE GALLON SIZE

This difficult to find and beautiful blue fan palm is native to Cuba. Mature trees carry a large number of blue, circular and pleated and flat leaves.  The trunk holds on to old leaf bases for a while but eventually is smooth with about a 12 inch diameter.  Many feel that this, along with other Copernicia, are some of the most beautiful of all fan palms.  Expect a mature height of 20 to 25 feet.  It wants full sun and is cold tolerant to at least a freeze.  We're putting our one gallon plants on special.  Their age is approaching 3 years.  I’d highly recommend getting one as they are near impossible to find.  Easy to mail order.

REGULAR PRICE ONE GALLON $75
TEN DAY SPECIAL PRICE ONE GALLON $65


Copernicia hospita Copernicia hospita Copernicia hospita
Copernicia hospita Copernicia hospita Copernicia hospita
Copernicia hospita Copernicia hospita Copernicia hospita

 

DYPSIS ALBOFARINOSA
CLUMPING MADAGASCAR PALM
WHITE CROWN SHAFTS - VERY RARE


PLANTS SHOWN HERE FROM DOMESTIC SEEDS
TEN DAY SPECIAL ONE GALLON SIZE


This clumping medium sized palm is native to Madagascar.  It has previously been called "Dypsis species white petiole".  It was formally described by Don Hodel about fifteen years ago.  It is most closely related to Dypsis baronii and known for its prominently white crown shafts.  Leaves are drooping with rather fine leaflets.  Trunks average about two inches diameter.  Plant height is a maximum of approximately fifteen feet. It can be grown in full coastal sun but should be allowed to grow up and into the sun.  So, starting in bright filtered light is best.  Exact cold hardiness is uncertain but most likely in the mid-twenties F. range.  I am putting one gallons on a Ten Day Special.  These are from domestic seeds.

REGULAR PRICE 1 GALLON $70
TEN DASY SPECIAL PRICE 1 GALLON $60


Mention this Special for your discount at the time of purchase.  These can easily be mail ordered.  The last three garden photos are by AL PACSOA

DYPSIS ALBOFARINOSA DYPSIS ALBOFARINOSA DYPSIS ALBOFARINOSA
DYPSIS ALBOFARINOSA DYPSIS ALBOFARINOSA Dypsis albofarinosa AL PACSOA
DYPSIS ALBOFARINOSA Dypsis albofarinosa

  

ARCHONTOPHOENIX PURPUREA
THE PURPLE CROWN SHAFT KING PALM

 

VERY BEAUTIFUL - GOOD GROWER
TEN DAY SPECIAL LARGE 1 GALLON SIZE

The native home of Archontophoenix purpurea is the Mt. Lewis mountain range in Queensland, Australia.  This species is known for the purple color to the crown shaft.  It is found at an elevation up to 4000 feet.  Mature height is quoted to be over fifty feet, but in habitat and culture I didn't see one this tall.  Cold hardiness is about 25 degrees F.  It takes full coastal sun.  The degree of purple in the crown shaft is variable but never "lollipop" purple.  The underside of the leaves is silver and there is ramenta hairs only on this side.  On younger plants the leaf bases and leaf stem tend to have a yellow color.  I'm showing our 5g size (first 4 photos below) which we're putting on a Ten Day Special.  These are nicely sized for their pots and either single or multiple (more than one per pot).  We also have other sizes. These one gallons are about two feet tall in their pots and can be male ordered. 

REGULAR PRICE 1 GALLON $70
TEN DAY SPECIAL 1 GALLON $60


Remember to mention this Blog Only Special when you purchase to get this discount.


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Archontophoenix purpurea 1g Archontophoenix purpurea  Archontophoenix purpurea

 

ARCHONTOPHOENIX BEATRICAE
AN  UNUSUAL TYPE OF KING PALM



SILVER BACKS TO THE LEAFLETS – GREEN CROWN SHAFT
TEN DAY SPECIAL BAND SIZE

Common Name(s):  Alexandra King Palm, Alexandra Palm, the Alex Palm
Native Locality:  Northern and Central Queensland, Australia, both along the coast and inland
Overall Height:  70 to 80 feet in habitat but usually up to 40 feet in domestic gardens in sun
Trunk Diameter:  12 inches, sometimes swollen at the bottom.  Young trunks brown, older gray
Leaf Length:  6 to 10 feet
Leaflets:  Color dark to grass green, silver on the underside
Crown Shaft Color:  Olive green, sometimes a bit brown mixed in.  Slight bulge at bottom occasionally
Presence of Ramenta:  Absent
Flower Color:  White or near white
Seed Size:  1/2 inch
Other Comments:  This species holds a nice large crown of leaves with a tall, gray colored straight trunk.  There is a possible sub-species, that I will discuss below


REGULAR PRICE BAND SIZE $60
TEN DAY SPECIAL BAND SIZDE $50

Remember:  mention this Special to get your discount when you purchase.  The last photo shows a naturalized  colony of this species on the Big Island, the Island of Hawaii. 

Archontophoenix alexandrae band Archontophoenix alexandrae band Archontophoenix alexandrae band
Archontophoenix alexandrae Archontophoenix alexandrae Archontophoenix alexandrae naturalized HI

  

SABAL ETONIA
SMALL FAN PALM NATIVE TO FLORIDA



GETS SIX TO EIGHT FEET TALL
TEN DAY SPECIAL BAND SIZE


This small fan palm is native to almost all areas of Florida.  It is different than Sabal palmetto in that it is smaller.  Although not quite as small as the Sabal louisiana below, it rarely gets to a height of about eight feet.  Leaves are green and the trunk is a bit stout.  It tolerates full sun or part day sun.  It is difficult to find.  In the fifth photo, it is the band plant that the staff is holding in his left hand (right hand is Sabal louisiana, an even smaller species).  Cold hardiness is at least 15 degrees F. or a bit lower.  Mature palm photo by TS - RPS.

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


Sabal etonia band Sabal etonia band Sabal etonia band
Sabal etonia band Sabal etonia band Sabal etonia Rare Palm Seeds.com

   

ENCEPHALARTOS HORRIDUS
STUNNING BLUE CYCAD FROM SOUTH AFRICA


LOVE FULL COASTAL SUN AND TOLERATE HEAT
TEN DAY SPECIAL LIMITED NUMBER 5 GALLON PLANTS

Cycads come from many different regions of the world.  As a group, they are very primitive plants that haven't evolved my since the time of the dinosaurs.  Some are definitely dwarf in size while others get quite large.  Leaf color ranges from green to blue, some with emerging new red colored leaves.  Of all the cycads in existence, the ones with a blue color to the leaves are most popular.  True, the common Sago Palm is more frequently seen in landscapes, but among collectors, botanists and cycad enthusiasts, the blues rank as number one.  Encephalartos horridus is such a blue cycad and is native to the Eastern Cape region of the Republic of South Africa.  Overall it is small in stature, likes sun and heat, and is fairly cold tolerant.  From a nurseryman's point of view, I would rank it as the most popular of all the blue cycads.  This, it would seem, is surprising as this species is so "prickly" - but folks love it in any case.  Almost all serious cycad enthusiasts have one or more in their collections or gardens.  It has very spiny leaflets and develops a silver-blue color when in the sun. It also makes an ideal potted plant for a sunny coastal location. In desert locations, 3 hours of sun is adquate.  We have a few 5 gallon which we're putting on sale.  Caudex size is 2 inches.  See first four photos of this size plant.  We only have a few available.

REGULAR PRICE THIS SIZES 5 GALLON $300
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE 5 GALLON $260



Encephalartos horridus 5g caudex 2 inches  Encephalartos horridus 5g caudex 2 inches  Encephalartos horridus 5g caudex 2 inches 
Encephalartos horridus 5g caudex 2 inches  Encephalartos horridus leaflets  Encephalartos horridus leaflets 
Encephalartos horridus 30 gallon  Encephalartos horridus 30 gallon pot  Encephalartos horridus garden 
Encephalartos horridus  Encephalartos horridus leaflets  Encephalartos horridus garden 

 

ENCEPHALARTOS LEHMANNII
RARE BLUE SOUTH AFRICAN CYCAD FOR FULL COASTAL SUN

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

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

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

REGULAR PRICE CITRUS POT WITH 2.5 INCH CAUDEX $375
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS CAUDEX SIZE CITRUS POT $300

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

   
   
Encephalartos lehmannii garden  Encephalartos lehmannii garden  Encephalartos lehmannii garden 

 

CYCAS GUIZHOUENSIS
RARE SMALL TO MEDIUM SIZED CHINESE CYCAD

 

GREEN UPRIGHT LEAVES
TEN DAY SPECIAL ON NICELY SIZED CITRUS POT PLANT 

This small to medium sized exotic cycad is from southwestern China.  Only in the past 20 years has this species been available in the U.S.  It has green upright leaves and can develop a trunk about three feet tall.  Leaves are green and leaflets narrow and shiny.  Sometimes you’ll see the leaflets twisted on their axis.  It comes from elevations of 1000 to 1500 feet or more and has potential to have reasonable cold hardiness, at least into the mid and possibly low 20’s F.  The crown width is about eight feet across with leaf lengths of three to five feet.  At the nursery it seems to grow quite well.  We’re putting a nice citrus pot size plant on sale as shown below.  Caudex size is 4.75 inches – very large for a citrus pot.  The last photo below, by George Yao at PACSOA, shows a plant in full sun although growers may get away with part day sun as well.

REGULAR PRICE THIS 5 GALLON CYCAD $500
TEN DAY SPECIAL CITRUS POT THIS SIZE/SPECIES $400

This plant can be easily mail ordered.  If this one sells, we probably have others of similar size.


Cycas guizhouensis cit pot 4.75 inch caudex Cycas guizhouensis cit pot 4.75 inch caudex Cycas guizohuensis cit pot 4.75 inch caudex
Cycas guizhouensis cit pot 4.75 inch caudex Cycas guizhouensis cit pot 4.75 inch caudex Cycas guizhouensis cit pot 4.75 inch caudex
Cycas guishouensis 5g  Cycas guishouensis assorted  Cycas guishouensis garden by George Yao PACSOA 

 

ENCEPHALARTOS NUBIMONTANUS
SUPER RARE BLUE SOUTH AFRICAN CYCAD

MEDIUM SIZE MATURE - TOLERATES COASTAL SUN
TEN DAY SPECIAL CITRUS POT SIZED PLANT WITH 2 INCH CAUDEX   

This extemely rare blue cycad is endemic to the Limpopo province, South Africa.  The species is almost gone in the wild, populations are small and scattered.  It is among the species located in the Transvaal region of South Africa, and is highly sought after.  This is a small to medium sized species.  Leaf length can range between one to two meters, and stems can reach a height of two and a half to three meters with ancient plants.  Leaf color is blue to blue-grey.  The leaflets and petioles are mildly armed and can be almost completely unarmed in some cases.  Compared to the similar E. lehmannii, the princeps leaflets face into the central leaf crown whereas lehmannii face upwards toward the sky.  This cycad is a small to medium sized species.  Leaf length can range between one to two meters, and stems can reach a height of two and a half to three meters with ancient plants. In coastal and inland areas, this plant prefers full sun, but can tolerate partial sun.  For desert areas, I could recommend partial sun or filtered light.  We are offering our citrus pot sized plants with 2 inch caudexes on special.  The last row of photos shows mature plants of this species.  These plants can easily be shipped.  We may also have older and larger plants available.  Finally, I want to emphasizxe that this is an extremely rare and sought after species.  The last two rows of photos shown garden and/or other Nursery plants.

REGULAR PRICE CITRUS POT SIZED PLANTS WITH 2 INCH CAUDEX $700
TEN DAY SPECIAL CITRUS POT WITH 2 INCH CAUDEX $550


Encephalartos nubimontanus cit pot 2 inches  Encephalartos nubimontanus cit pot 2 inches  Encephalartos nubimontanus cit pot 2 inches 
  Encephalartos nubimontanus cit pot 2 inches  Encephalartos nubimontanus cit pot 2 inches 
Encephalartos nubimontanus garden Encephalartos nubimontanus garden Encephalartos nubimontanus garden
Encephalartos nubimontanus leaves  Encephalartos nubimontanus 15g  Encephalartos nubimontanus leaves 

MACROZAMIA MOOREI
LARGER COLD HARDY CYCAD


A CYCAD THAT EVENTUALLY LOOKS LIKE A PALM TREE
TEN DAY SPECIAL TWO 50 YEAR OLD SPECIMENS SHOWN BELOW


This larger cycad is native to Queensland, Australia.  Over many decades, it establishes a thick trunk and can get ten to twenty feet tall.  At this size the truly resemble a palm tree, both in crown size and trunk size.  It is recognizable because of its long, curved and keeled leaves (V shaped in cross section).  Other species like M. johnsoni and communis have much flatter leaves.  It is very cold hardy for a cycad and can easily grow outdoors in many areas of the SF Bay Area.  Some report that it tolerates low temperatures into the upper teens F.

The 24 inch boxed specimens shown below were imported into the U.S. about 25 years ago by a private individual - all legally with CITES permits.  They were about 25 years old back then.  Caudexes are fat and some have stem heights of two feet.  Of note, this species is slow to put on trunk height.  This species wants full sun.  The two specimens shown below are larger than anything on the market and have a special right now of about 35% off regular price.  We can get more from this collection.

REGULAR PRICE FOR THESE 50 YEAR OLD SPECIMEN 24 INCH BOX SIZE $3000

TEN DAY SPECIAL PRICE ON EITHER OF THESE TWO SPECIMEN CYCADS
$20000
EACH

TEN DAY SPECIAL IF YOU GET THREE OR MORE $1800

The large specimen photo is by:  people.hws.edu by Mitchel.  Each individual plant is shown by three photos in the first and second row of photos below. 

 
Macrozamia moorei   Macrozamia moorei   Macrozamia moorei  
MACROZAMIA MOOREI Macrozamia moorei garden MACROZAMIA MOOREI

 

ALOCASIA CALIDORA, OFTEN CALLED ALOCASIA CALDERA
SUN TOLERANT GREEN LEAF ELEPHANT EAR PLANT

 

LARGE GREEN VEINED AND RATHER FLAT LEAVES
CAN PROVIDE PRIVACY
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON SIZE

This is a green hybrid Alocasia that is fairly easy to grow as long as one doesn’t get too awfully cold.  It is good growing and produces upright, rather flat green leaves that are prominently veined.  It does sucker and makes a clump of plants.  Growth rate is fairly fast.  It doesn’t want to be starved of water fertilizer but can tolerate some drying out. It wants full or part sun in our coastal environment.  Mature height is six to perhaps ten feet.  Individual leaves can be up to six feet long.  The backs of the leaves are green.  Cold tolerance is into the mid, perhaps low 30’s F.  I suspect it could be grown indoors if given ample light.  We’re putting outdoor grown 5 gallon on sale.  This size can be mail ordered but are quite large.  It'll take a big box to ship.

REGULAR PRICE 5 GALLON $95
SALE PRICE 5 GALLON $75


Alocasia caldera 5g Alocasia caldera 5g Alocasia caldera 5g
Alocasia caldera 5g Alocasia caldera
Alocasia caldera Alocasia caldera Alocasia caldera

 

ASSORTED VRIESEAS HYBRIDS
BY JOHN ARDEN
EXTREMELY RARE TROPICAL PLANTS



FILTERED LIGHT PLANTS
SPECTACULAR BLOSSOMS
TEN DAY SPECIAL ALL PLANTS AVAILABLE - SOME SHOWN HERE


Several years I offered a good assortment of rare Vriesea hybrids done by the late John Arden.  John was a worldwide famous Bromeliad expert who lived in this area. His hybrid Bromeliads, especially the Vriesea hybrids, were coveted by many.  Of this collection, we still have some left.  Through a friend, I am again able to offer some of his hybrids and, this time, at a discount.  Vrieseas are known not only for their interesting foliage but also for colorful  blossoms that protrude well above the plant.  These would be fairly easy to email anywhere in the U.S.  Most Vrieseas want filtered light and are cold hardy into the mid to upper twenties F.  Of note, we have sold many of the plants from this collection.

REGULAR PRICE PLANTS SHOWN BELOW $85 - $125
TEN DAY SPECIAL PLANTS BELOW $75 - $100


This special only lasts ten days and I have many of the plants shown.  These will sell out quickly.


Vriesea amazing jade x evelyn
   
Vriesea amazing jade x evelyn Vriesea amazing jade x evelyn Vriesea amazing jade x evelyn

Vriesea California gold x V-400
   
Vriesea California gold x V-400 Vriesea California gold x V-400 Vriesea California gold x V-400

Vriesea concerto x sunset
   
Vriesea concerto x sunset Vriesea concerto x sunset Vriesea concerto x sunset

Vriesea hybrid John Arden
   
Vriesea hybrid John Arden Vriesea hybrid John Arden Vriesea hybrid John Arden

Vriesea hybrid John Arden 2
   
Vriesea hybrid John Arden 2 Vriesea hybrid John Arden 2 Vriesea hybrid John Arden

Vriesea inspiration
   
Vriesea inspiration Vriesea inspiration Vriesea inspiration

Vriesea mandy
hybrid
   
Vriesea mandy hybrid Vriesea mandy hybrid Vriesea mandy hybrid

Vriesea mandy x gradata x marcella
   
Vriesea mandy x gradata x marcella Vriesea mandy x gradata x marcella Vriesea mandy x gradata x marcella

Vriesea maroon shadow
hybrid
   
Vriesea maroon shadow hybrid Vriesea maroon shadow hybrid Vriesea maroon shadow hybrid

Vriesea maroon shadow x golden radiance
   
Vriesea maroon shadow x golden radiance Vriesea maroon shadow x golden radiance Vriesea maroon shadow x golden radiance

Vriesea melago negro x V brassicooides
   
Vriesea melago negro x V brassicooides ( Vriesea melago negro x V brassicooides ( Vriesea melago negro x V brassicooides (

Vriesea sensation x barbarosa
   
Vriesea sensation x barbarosa Vriesea sensation x barbarosa Vriesea sensation x barbarosa

Vriesea sunburst
   
Vriesea sunburst Vriesea sunburst Vriesea sunburst

Vriesea van ackeri x fenestralis x concerto
   
Vriesea van ackeri x fenestralis x concerto Vriesea van ackeri x fenestralis x concerto Vriesea van ackeri x fenestralis x concerto

 

NEORGELIA RED THROAT
LIPSTICK RED CENTERS WITH GREEN LEAVES



GROWN IN FULL COASTAL SUN - MASSIVE 15 GALLON CLUMP
FOR SOMEONE WHO WANTS AN IMMEDIATE "SHOW"
LIMITED NUMBER BACK IN STOCK!

TEN DAY SPECIAL THESE ACTUAL PLANTS

This suckering Neorogelia red throat species has been growing in our full sun.  It has been growing outdoors for years and receives good sun.  It has an estimated twenty heads of leaves (plants) that had a prominent rred color to their central leaves.  We have several of these available.  They are in 5 gallon pots and is fairly large and full of individual plants.  The blossoms are inside the individual cups formed by the leaves and small blue glowers.  But, the inner part of each blossom plant are lipstick red.  These are very showy plants.  They do want their leaf cups to have water - which means overhead water (easy with a hose or sprayer system).  Many of the colorful Neorogelia like shade or filtered light but this species tolerates Coastal sun.  If you like such large specimen Bromeliads, we have an assortment of older plants with multliple heads and blossoms.  They are landscape ready.  The garden photos show usage of Bromeliads in the garden.

REGULAR PRICE THESE LARGE 5 GALLON CLUSTERS $125
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE 5 GALLON $95

 
NEORGELIA RED THROAT 5g NEORGELIA RED THROAT Neorogelia red throat 15g
NEORGELIA RED THROAT NEORGELIA RED THROAT Neorogelia red throat 5g
Bromeliads in Landscape Bromeliads in Landscape Bromeliads in Landscape

 

 

                                    WEDNESDAY, 25 JUNE, 2025

ASSORTED BROMELIADS - STOCK ALWAYS CHANGING

FROM PRIVATE COLLECTIONS & COMMERCIAL NURSERIES
VAST SELECTION - MANY SUN VARIETIES
TEN DAY SPECIAL - ANY BROMELIAD IN STOCK


We have a pretty nice offering of continual changing Bromeliads.  They are quite popular and tend to sell out quicly.  Many take sun while others want shade.  We have at least 50 different types at the Nursery.  We sometimes buy them commercially but the most exciting varieties come from offsets of privately held collections.  This includes many Aechmea, Neorogelias, Tillandsia and others.   Some like full sun while others like shade.  Bromeliads are easy to grow and freely sucker with new plants at their bases.  They hold water in thier cups so overhead watering is best.  We invite all to drop in to see our Bromeliads.  We  have a lot more than shown here.  We're putting every Bromeliad in stock on sale during our big Sale!

TEN DAY SPECIAL - 15% OFF ALL BROMELIADS

Bromeliads assorted Bromeliads assorted Bromeliads assorted
Bromeliads assorted Assorted bromeliads Assorted bromeliads
Bromeliads assorted Vriesea Assorted bromeliads
Bromeliads assorted Bromeliads assorted Bromeliads assorted
Bromeliads assorted Bromeliads assorted Bromeliads assorted
Vriesea maroon shadow Vriesea hybrid Aechmea hybrid
Aechmea Aechmea Aechmea blossom
Aechmea Aechmea orange ade Aechmea
Neorogelia carolinae Neorogelia Neorogelia
Bilbergia cluster Neorogelia species Neorogelia medusa
Bilbergia clustering species Bilbergia clustering species Bilbergia clustering species

 

BLECHNUM GIBBUM
THE SILVER LADY FERN



THE MINIATURE TREE FERN
YES, IT IS A MINIATURE AND STAYS SMALL!


I am really fond of this cute and dwarf type of Tree Fern native to an assortment of Pacific Islands stretching from Hawaii to the Asian Pacific.  The reason I like it is because it stays small over time.  To make this point, I am going to first shown you a 15g plant that we got from a private collection.  You'll see this plant in the first two rows of photos.  The third row shows a standard 5 gallon nursery plant.  You'll note that, in twenty years, three inches of trunk turns into two feet of trunk.  Now, that's either from super slow growth or genetics.  I think it's the latter.  The tallest specimen I've seen in a garden is about five feet tall overall.  Trunk diameter is four inches or less.  It likes filtered light and can take cold weather into the mid-twenties F or maybe a bit less.  We also have 1 gallon size for sale.  These are easy to mail order.

BLECHNUM GIBBUM BLECHNUM GIBBUM BLECHNUM GIBBUM
BLECHNUM GIBBUM BLECHNUM GIBBUM BLECHNUM GIBBUM
BLECHNUM GIBBUM BLECHNUM GIBBUM BLECHNUM GIBBUM

 

ROYSTONEA REGIA
THE CUBAN ROYAL PALM



TALL, SINGLE TRUNK SPECIES
ELEGANT WITH LONG CROWN SHAFT
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 GALLON SIZE

This super popular palm is native to south Florida and Cuba.  It gets a very tall trunk with a height of forty feet or more.  The crown shaft is long and a prominent green.  The base of the trunk is swollen just above the ground.  Often, you'll also see bulging in the mid-trunk.  It is a full sun plant and some are growing it in desert areas with success - in full sun.  Cold tolerance is like a King Palm, about 25 degrees F.  The 15 gallon we have are about eight feet tall or more in their pots.  Basal diameter is about 3 inches or more.  We also have smaller sizes.  There's a shortage of this species on the California market.  The Royal in the 8th photo was taken in San Diego.  
 
REGULAR PRICE THESE VERY NICE 15 GALLON $265
TEN DAY SPECIAL THESE 15 GALLON $235

Mention this Special for your discount. 

READ MORE ABOUT ROYAL PALMS

 

Roystonea regia Royal Palm 15 gallon Roystonea regia Royal Palm 15 gallon Roystonea regia Royal Palm 15 gallon
Roystonea regia Royal Palm 15 gallon Roystonea regia Royal Palm 15 gallon Roystonea regia 15g
Roystonea regia Roystonea regia Roystonea regia

 

CYPHOPHOENIX ELEGANS
THE ELEGANT PALM

MEDIUM SIZE – THIN TRUNK – CROWN SHAFTED
NEAR IMPOSSIBLE TO FIND IN LARGE SIZE
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 GALLON SIZE


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

Shown here is an oversized 15 gallon plant.  Also shown are photos of mature plants.  It's easy to appreciate how beautiful and not overly large it is.  This species should be started in filtered light and be allowed to grow into some sun if you live along the coast.  Inland full sun is too harsh for this species.  Cold hardiness is into the mid-twenties F.

REGULAR PRICE LARGE SIZED 15 GALLON $285
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE 15 GALLON $250

Remember to mention this Special to get this price.  Limited numbers available. 


Cyphophoenix  elegans Cyphophoenix elegans Cyphophoenix elegans
Cyphophoenix elegans Cyphophoenix elegans
Cyphophoenix elegans Cyphophoenix elegans Cyphophoenix elegans

 

TRITHRINAX ACANTHACOMA
AKA TRITHIRNAX BRASILIENSIS
SPINY TRUNK - MEDIUM MATURE HEIGHT FAN PALM

 

EASILY TOLERATES TEMPERATURES 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.  It does have random spines on the trunk as shown.  These spines are mixed into a fibrous coating over the trunk.  We’re offering nicely sized 15 gallon on Special.  Although it’d take a large box, they can be mail ordered.

REGULAR PRICE 15 GALLON $245
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 GALLON $215

Remember:  Mention this Special when you purchase. 


Trithrinax acanthicoma 15g  Trithrinax acanthicoma 15g  Trithrinax acanthicoma 15g
Trithrinax acanthicoma 15g  Trithrinax acanthicoma 15g  Trithrinax acanthicoma 15g
Trithrinax acanthicoma Trithrinax acanthicoma Trithrinax acanthicoma

 

BISMARCKIA NOBILIS
BLUE SINGLE TRUNK FAN PALM FROM MADAGASCAR



A DEFINITE STATEMENT PALM
THIS SPECIES WANTS SUN AND HEAT!

TEN DAY SPECIAL VERY NICE 15G PLANTS

For several decades we've been growing this stunning blue fan palm from Madagascar.  These are the blue form.  This palm species loves sun, heat and is cold hardy to the low 20’s F.  It doesn’t like the grower to fool with or cut its roots.  These cannot be transplanted once established in the garden.  They get a husky trunk and probably about 40 feet tall in many decades.  This is a very attractive palm and should be given room in the garden to show it off.  Many people in desert locations have found they can grow it.  Shown below are our 15 gallon sized plants that we’re putting on special.  They are sun acclimated and ready to plant. 

REGULAR PRICE 15 GALLON $235
TEN DAY SPECIAL 115 GALLON $205

Remember:  Mention this Special for this price.  Of note we also carry the "Green Bismarckia" but the one on sale today is the prominent blue variety.

Bismarckia nobilis Bismarckia nobilis Bismarckia nobilis
Bismarckia nobilis Bismarckia nobilis Bismarckia nobilis
Bismarckia nobilis Bismarckia nobilis Bismarckia nobilis


BISMARCKIA NOBILIS

BLUE SINGLE TRUNK FAN PALM FROM MADAGASCAR

A DEFINITE STATEMENT PALM
TEN DAY SPECIAL NICE 20 GALLON SIZE

FOR SPECIES DESCRIPTION, SEE ABOVE


REGULAR PRICE 20 GALLON SIZE $595
TEN DAY SPECIAL 20 GALLON SIZE $485

Biamarckia nobilis 20g Biamarckia nobilis 20g Biamarckia nobilis 20g
Biamarckia nobilis 20g Biamarckia nobilis 20g Biamarckia nobilis 20g
Bismarckia nobilis Bismarckia nobilis Bismarckia nobilis

 

PRITCHARDIA HILLEBRANDII
A HAWAIIAN LOULU FAN PALM

MEDIUM SIZED MATURE - NICE SEMI-FLAT GREEN LEAVES
WHITE TOMENTUM ON LEAF STEMS AND INNER CROWN
TEN DAY SPECIAL THREE OR FIVE GALLON SIZE

If you like fan palms, then you have to try some Pritchardia palms.  There are about 25 species of Pritchardia.  All the best ones come from the Hawaiian Islands.  The species from the South Pacific are to be avoided as they don't do well here.  This species is from Hawaii and reaches a medium height of 25 feet.  Leaves are green.  They have white tomentum (hairs) on the leaf stem and trunk.  I’d estimate the trunk diameter at about eight inches by my experience.  It becomes clean as old leaf bases fall off.  Growth rate is medium.  This is a very attractive palm.  I have one in my garden that gets partial sun and is at least 20 feet tall.  Cold tolerance is into the mid-twenties F.  Mail order easy.

REGULAR PRICE GOOD SIZE THREE OR FIVE GALLON $135
TEN DAY SPECIAL THREE GALLON $115


Pritchardia hillebrandii 3g Pritchardia hillebrandii 3g Pritchardia hillebrandii 3g
Pritchardia hillebrandii 3g Pritchardia hillebrandii 3g Pritchardia hillebrandii 3g
Pritchardia hillebrandii Pritchardia hillebrandii PalmPedia Pritchardia hillebrandii

 

SYAGRUS SANCONA
THE SOUTH AMERICAN FOXTAIL PALM



VERY PLUMOSE LEAVES

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

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

REGULAR PRICE FIVE GALLON $155
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON $135


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


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

 

CHAMAEDOREA WOODSONIANA
TALL, THICK TRUNK, BEAUTIFUL GREEN PINNATE PALM

 

DOES BEST IN SHADE – STUNNINGLY BEAUTIFUL
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON SIZE

This is a very large, single trunk species that is native to a long range, spanning from Mexico into the northern parts of South America.  It is very sought after by enthusiasts and is known as one of the tallest of all Chamaedoreas - reaching heights of possibly over forty feet.  The trunk has a prominent crownshaft and is four inches thick or more.  It's leaves are four to five feet long with a prominent petiole.  Leaf color is a deep green and, in cross section, the leaves are slightly keeled.  In Southern California, this species prefers shade or a bit of sun.  It has been said that this species cannot take a freeze.  More recent reports suggest this species can tolerate temperatures into the upper 20's F.  It is known to be growing in the San Francisco Bay area.  It is a quick grower and sometimes the base of the trunk is swollen.  Shown in the first six photos are our 5g size which are quite tall and need to go into the garden or be repotted.  Most are 5 feet tall or more in their pots.  We have limited numbers available.  The 7th photo shows the trunk of a 15 gallon plant

REGULAR PRICE 5 GALLON $165
DAY SPECIAL THESE LARGE 5 GALLON
$140

Note:  We only have a few available and they’ll be gone soon.


Chamaedorea woodsoniana 5g Chamaedorea woodsoniana 5g Chamaedorea woodsoniana 5g
Chamaedorea woodsoniana 5g CHAMAEDOREA WOODSONIANA Chamaedorea woodsoniana 5g
Chamaedorea woodsoniana CHAMAEDOREA WOODSONIANA CHAMAEDOREA WOODSONIANA

 

EUTERPE EDULIS
THIN, SINGLE TRUNK PINNATE PALM
EXOTIC AND TROPICAL APPEARING

 

SMOOTH CROWN, COLORED CROWN SHAFT
TEN DAY SPECIAL FIVE 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.  Typically and most successful is to start in filtered light and work it's way into full sun along the coast.  It's cold hardy into the upper twenties F.  Anticipate a plant life of about thirty years.  Also of note is the fact that the hearts of this palm are edible and a delicacy in many areas.  The size on special are in five gallon size.  These can be acclimate to sun and planted in the garden or shifted up over time to bigger pots.  They can be mail ordered.  The 8th photo is c/o Wikipedia and the last photos is of a 25 gallon at the Nursery which has sold.

REGULAR PRICE FIVE GALLON $145
TEN DAY SPECIAL FIVE GALLON $125


     
     
 EUTERPE EDULIS garden  Euterpe edulis c/o Wikipedia Euterpe edulis seeds green 

 

EUTERPE EDULIS
THIN, SINGLE TRUNK PINNATE PALM
EXOTIC AND TROPICAL APPEARING



SMOOTH CROWN, COLORED CROWN SHAFT

TEN DAY SPECIAL ONE GALLON SIZE

FOR SPECIES DESCRIPTION, SEE ABOVE

REGULAR PRICE ONE GALLON $75
TEN DAY SPECIAL ONE GALLON $65

Remember to mention this Blog Special when purchasing to get this price.  The last photo is c/o Wikipedia.


Euterpe edulis Euterpe edulis Euterpe edulis
Euterpe edulis Euterpe edulis Euterpe edulis
Euterpe edulis Euterpe edulis Euterpe edulis Wikipedia

 

DYPSIS DECIPIENS - THE MANAMBE PALM
VERY UNUSUAL PALM SPECIES WITH INTERESTING BULGING TRUNK
WHITE CROWN SHAFT - MEDIUM HEIGHT

NEAR IMPOSSIBLE TO FIND 
FIRST TIME OFFERED BY US IN YEARS

TEN DAY SPECIAL ONE GALLON & 4 INCH JUVENILE PLANTS


Dypsis decipiens, known as the Manambe Palm, is one of my favorite Malagasy palms. It is a medium size but slow growing palm.  With this said, they are hardy, colorful and an excellent addition to most gardens. They can grow in tropical to temperate climates, but seem to perform better in temperate (warmer/dry) conditions rather than tropical. These palms seem to do well in either full sun or bright filtered light.  They have a tan colored, medium size bulging trunk that tapers near the crown shaft.  Crown shafts can be green or silver-white in color.  It is slow growing and, at maturity, reaches a height of about twenty to thirty feet.  It is extremely sought after by enthusiasts.  We have a limited number of juvenile one gallon plants that we're putting ons special.  If you get one, be patient with it.  This is because once they sell out, you probably won't find another for years.  We sold some last month but this is probably the last time we'll have them for who knows how long.  We also have a limited number of 4 inch size (not shown) which are $10 less expensive but similar size. 

TEN DAY SPECIAL THESE JUVENILE ONE GALLON $65

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Dypsis decipiens 1g juvenile Dypsis decipiens garden Dypsis decipiens garden
Dypsis decipiens Dypsis decipiens
Dypsis decipiens Dypsis decipiens Dypsis decipiens close up trunks, juvenile

 

CARYOTA GIGAS - THE MOUNTAIN GIANT FISHTAIL PALM
OR THE GIANT BLACK FISHTAIL
AKA CARYOTA OBTUSA

THICK TRUNKED FISHTAIL PALM WITH WIDE LARGE LEAVES
NEEDS SPACE TO GROW - TOLERATES FULL COASTAL SUN
TEN DAY SPECIAL NICELY SIZED ONE GALLON PLANTS

This is one of the most popular Fishtail Palms because of it’s beautiful full leaves.  It has leaf lengths up to 14 feet with similar widths and definitely produces shade.  It is quick growing and has a thick trunk, especially at the base.  So, it needs plenty of room.  It wants full sun and is cold hardy to the low 20’s F.  Like all Fishtail Palms, it is monocarpic – and dies when it flowers and finishes its seeding process.  This palm is rather hard to find with size nowadays.  A side note is that one taxonomist feels it should be called “Caryota obtusa“, a species from India.  This size is easy to mail order.  Limited numbers available. 

REGULAR PRICE FAIRLY GOOD SIZED ONE GALLON $80
TEN DAY SPECIAL ONE GALLON $70

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Caryota gigas 1g Caryota gigas 1g Caryota gigas
Caryota gigas Caryota gigas Caryota gigas

 

CHAMAEDOREA PLUMOSA
THE BABY QUEEN PALM


NICELY SIZED ONE GALLON MULTIPLES ON SPECIAL!
THIN TRUNK, FLUFFY LEAVES AND MEDIUM MATURE SIZE.
TEN DAY SPECIAL PRICE THIS DIFFICULT TO FIND SPECIES

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 recently.  We are pleased to offer very nicely sized one gallon plants presently which we’re putting on Special.  But, we have a limited number available.  The one gallons are multiples with at least 3 plants per pot.  Present height of these multiples in the pot is about 24 to 30 inches.  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.  The supply of these won’t last that long, so don’t dally.

 TEN DAY SPECIAL ONE GALLON SIZE - MULTIPLES - $65

Easy to mail order.  Limited numbers available.

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Chamaedorea plumosa multiple 1g Chamaedorea plumosa multiple 1g Chamaedorea plumosa close up leaves
Chamaedorea plumosa by Palmpedia Chamaedorea plumosa Chamaedorea plumosa 15g Joaquin

 

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



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

This interesting palm is a suckering blue fan palm is native to Morocco.  It's actually quite amazing that it took a long time for taxonomists to realize that it was a species and had it's own unique characteristics.  It's definitely a deep blue color but also it never gets as large as Chamaereops humilus.  The problem was that there were also native short clones of the later.  Chamaerops cerifera is one of the most cold hardy species for those of you in super cold areas.  I've had reports of it going down to 13 degrees F.  Mature height is about six feet or so.  Color is blue in hot sun.  This species does sucker.  Most importantly, with age and full sun, they will have blue leaves (see garden photos).  The plants on special here are nicely sized /span>one gallon plants.  They can be shipped for mail order customers.  We also have other sizes available.  These one gallons are easy to ship.  The eighth photo below is by TS at RPS.
 
REGULAR PRICE ONE GALLON $70
TEN DAY SPECIAL ONE GALLON $60

Remember: Mention this Special for your discount.


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Chamaerops cerifera 1 gallon Chamaerops cerifera 1 gallon Chamaeroops cerifera 1 gallon
  Chamaerops cerifera  

 

BURRETIOKENTIA HAPALA
AN EXOTIC NEW CALEDONIAN PALM FOR SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

 

DROP DEAD GORGEOUS
TEN DAY SPECIAL 1 GALLON SIZE

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

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

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

REGULAR PRICE ONE GALLON SIZE $75
TEN DAY SPECIAL 1 GALLON SIZE $65

Note that we have two other sizes of this species below


Burretiokentia hapala 1g Burretiokentia hapala 1g Burretiokentia hapala 1g
Burretiokentia hapala 1g Burretiokentia hapala 1g Burretiokentia hapala 1g
Burretiokentia hapala Burretiokentia hapala Burretiokentia hapala

 

DYPSIS LASTELLIANA
THE RED NECK PALM


NATIVE TO MADAGASCAR
TEN DAY SPECIAL BAND SEEDLING SIZE


This species of single trunk Madagascar palm is often mixed up with  Dypsis leptocheilos, an ideal palm species for Southern California.  Dypsis lastelliana, which is a near identical species, is a bigger single trunk species with a very similar red, fuzzy crown shaft.  But, it is harder to grow because it is less cold tolerant.  It gets to a height of about 25 feet and has a thicker trunk with upright longer green leaves.  It would do best in the sun and is cold hardy down to perhaps a freeze.  It is also slower growing than the Teddy Bear Palm.  For the best locations in So Cal, it can be grown.  There's one at the Catamaran Hotel in Pacific Beach in San Diego that's been alive for years.

REGULAR PRICE BAND SIZE $60
TEN DAY SPECIAL BAND SIZE $52.50


Just mention this Special at the time of purchase.


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Dypsis lastelliana band Dypsis lastelliana band Dypsis lastelliana band
Dypsis lasstelliana Dypsis lasstelliana Dypsis lasstelliana

 

ROYSTONEA OLERACEA
THE SOUTH AMERICAN ROYAL PALM



TALL PINNATE PALM WITH LUSH GREEN FOLIAGE
LONG PROMINENT CROWN SHAFT
TEN DAY SPECIAL SEEDLINGS IN BANDS


This species of Royal Palm is native to the lower Caribbean Islands and northern South America.  References say it can reach heights of sixty feet but I've personally seen a grove of 100 year old trees in New Caledonia that surpass 100 feet.  They are fast growing, have green leaves, a prominent crown shaft and hold their leaves typically in the upper half of the leaf-crown sphere.  They want sun and are cold hardy to about 25 degrees F.  On sale are one year old band sized seedlings.  They are quite tall for their containers.

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


Easy to mail order.

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Roystonea oleracea band Roystonea oleracea Roystonea oleracea band

 

CYCAS DEBAOENSIS
SUPER RARE, MULTIPINNATE, SMALL CAUDEX, LONG LEAVES

 

YES, SEEDLINGS OF THE REAL THING!
FIRST TIME OFFERED FOR TWENTY YEARS
TEN DAY SPECIAL BAND SIZE

In my opinion, this is one of the most desirable cycad species introduced in the past several decades.  It was formally described in 1996.  Native to China, it is a plant with a rather small caudex, typically under a foot in size, but with long leaves that stretch upwards and will divide to the third order.  Some argue that it's just "bi-pinnate", but if you research pictures of the leaves, there is a small stem leading to two or three leaflets.  Therefore, I consider it to be "tri-pinnate".  In other words, the main stem will fork and that branch will fork again, this last stem holding the leaflets..  The Caryota palm divides to the second order and is considered to be multipinate as well.  With this branching, this species produces a very tropical and exotic appearing leaf.

It typically will hold two to four leaves, but has been reported to hold as many as ten leaves.  Length of these can reach ten feet.  They tend to go straight upwards, flexing down over time.  Cycas debaoensis prefers filtered light and is cold hardy to the lower 20's F.  For the first time in a few decades, we are offering seedlings for sale.  These were domestically produced and definitely the real thing.  I've shown other plants of this species before, but such a beautiful plant cannot be shown too many times.   At nurseries, this is considered super rare and is always hard to find.  Note: 
Our seedlings are presently larger than shown here.

REGULAR PRICE BAND $100
TEN DAY SPECIAL BAND SIZE $85

These would be easy to mail order.


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Cycas debaoensis Cycas debaoensis Cycas debaoensis
Cycas debaoensis Cycas debaoensis Cycas debaoensis

 

CYCAS THOUARSII
MEDIUM SIZED - SOFT GREEN LEAVES
FAST GROWING, EXOTIC APPEARING


TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS ACTUAL PLANT


The first six photos here show a plant I'm putting on special.  This is a very nice 15gallon plant with a caudex that is approximately 5 x 18 inches and probably an age of about 12 to 15 years.  It came from a collection of container grown plant that were outdoors in Orange County, CA.  Below the plant for sale are garden photos.  This species is native to Madagascar, the eastern coast of Africa and the Comoro Islands.  It is a fast growing species gets to a native height of sometimes twenty feet or more.  Plants grown domestically are typically ten feet or a bit more in California.  This species trunks are about eight to ten inches thick with leaves five to six feet long and soft to the touch.  There is small armor on the leaf stem, but the leaflets have no spines.  Leaf color is green to blue-green.  If this plant is sold, we do have others of similar size.

Along the coast this species tolerates full sun.  Far inland areas should utilize filtered light or morning sun.  Cold hardiness is into the low 20's F.  We have a whole assortment of sizes available including nice 5g plants and larger.  Shipping possible but it'd take a very tall box.

REGULAR PRICE THIS ACTUAL CYCAD $750
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS ACTUAL CYCAD $650

Remember:  Mention this special for this great price!


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Cycas thouarsii 15g 18 inches Cycas thouarsii 15g 18 inches Cycas thouarsii 15g 18 inches
Cycas thouarsii Cycas thouarsii Cycas thouarsii

 

ENCEPHALARTOS WHITELOCKII
LARGER CENTRAL AFRICAN CYCAD
LONG UPRIGHT LEAVES
DIFFICULT TO FIND FOR SALE


TEN DAY SPECIAL ANY SIZE PLANT 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 locally 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.

SPECIAL - 15% OFF REGULAR PRICE ANY SIZE THIS SPECIES FOR TEN DAYS


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Encephalartos whitelockii Encephalartos whitelockii Encephalartos whitelockii
Encephalartos whitelockii Encephalartos whitelockii ENCEPHALARTOS WHITELOCKII

 

ENCEPHALARTOS ARENARIUS - BLUE & GREEN VARIETIES
RARE SOUTH AFRICAN CYCAD

 
MEDIUM SIZE MATURE - LIKES COASTAL SUN
STUNNING SPINY LEAVES - BLUE OR GREEN OR IN-BETWEEN
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS NEAR FIFTY YEAR OLD ACTUAL CYCAD

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 of this species are both blue and green forms, but this plant below is the blue type - especially when in full sun.  To get this color it will want full sun or an ample amount of sun.  It prefers a well draining soil.  Speed of growth of this cycad is good.  

This Encephalartos arenarius is in a 36 inch box.  Age 50 years.  Caudex 24 inches wide, 26 inches tall.  It is near full mature size and an estimated 45 to 50 years old from a private collection.  Sex uncertain although it's coned in the past.  Leaf color is blue-green.

REGULAR PRICE THIS ACTUAL 36 INCH BOX MATURE CYCAD $6100

TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS 36 INCH BOX CYCAD
$5450

Remember to mention this Blog Special for your discount when you order.  This is a very large and heavy plant and would require professional delivery and heavy equipment at the destination site..  

 

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Encephalartos arenarius 36 box 24 x 26 inch (1) (Custo Encephalartos arenarius Encephalartos arenarius
Encephalartos arenarius  Encephalartos arenarius  Encephalartos arenarius 

 

CYCAS PETRAEA
SUPER RARE GREEN CYCAD FROM THAILAND
 



TWENTY YEAR OLD SPECIMEN WITH VASE SHAPED TRUNK
AS FAR AS WE KNOW, A SPECIMEN LIKE THIS AVAILABLE NOWHERE ELSE
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS ACTUAL CYCAD


This is an unusual Cycas species from colder parts of northern Thailand.  In locality, freezes are experienced and it's reported this species will even tolerate snow.  Cycas petraea can get trunks over 15 feet tall in dozens of decades More typically, domestic plant trunks are under three feet tall.  Leaves are flat and green and about four to six feet long.  Crowns consist of dozens of leaves.  The bases of the trunks have a peculiar swelling to them as seen here.  They can form a classical "water vase trunk" which is fat and swollen and then gets thinner above.  Culturally, this species likes nice draining soil, temperatures above a freeze and part day or filtered sun.  As an interior cycad, this would be one to try.  This is probably one of the coolest Cycas species around.  The plant on special is in a 7 gallon pot and is about 20 years old from seed.  The caudex has the classic “vase” shape, is 9 inches wide at the base and 11 to 12 inches tall.  As you can see it’s holding a nice set of softer green leaves.  We’re putting this plant on a Ten Day Special.  This is an old, near impossible species to find, especially with this size & age.  It can be mail ordered.

REGULAR PRICE THIS ACTUAL PLANT $2100
TEN DAY SPECIAL PRICE THIS ACTUAL PLANT $1785

The cycad on special is shown in the first six photos.  The 8th photo is by Amazon.de website, the 9th by the late Ken Hill.


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Cycas petraea 7 gallon 9 inches wide 11 inches tall vase shape Cycas petraea 7 gallon 9 inches wide 11 inches tall vase shape Cycas petraea 7 gallon 9 inches wide 11 inches tall vase shape
Cycas petraea 7 gallon 9 inches wide 11 inches tall vase shape Cycas petraea Cycas petraea Ken Hill

 

LIGULARIA TUSSILANGINEA
LILY-LIKE, FLAT GREEN LEAVES


YELLOW BLOSSOMS IN FALL
TAKES SUN - LIKES WATER
TEN DAY SPECIAL NICE FIVE GALLON

This is an interesting plant we propagate ourselves from seeds of existing plants.  They form small clusters of shiny green leaf plants that don't get over 18 inches.  Flowers come in the fall are yellow, daisy-like and medium sized.  This species enjoys water and will droop over with too little water.  Then, when given water, they bounce right back.  It's a good "indicator plant" for how well you are watering the garden.  They'll take sun in many areas or part day sun.  In full sun, give them plenty of water.  These plants do sucker and are easy to propagate from divisions. This is a great "filler plant" to put in areas where you want something but don't know what to use.  Shown below are our 5 gallon – which we are putting on Special.  We also have one gallon size. 

REGULAR PRICE 5 GALLON $85
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON $70

Remember:  mention this Special for your discount when you purchase.  Flowering photo by RT.


LIGULARIA TUSSILANGINEA 5g LIGULARIA TUSSILANGINEA 5g LIGULARIA TUSSILANGINEA 5g
Ligularia 5g Ligularia 5g
Ligularia home Ligularia in blossom by RT

 

MONSTERA DELICIOSA
“SWISS CHEESE PHILODENDRON”


LARGE GREEN LEAVES WITH HOLES IN THE LEAVES
CLIMBING SPECIES

TEN DAY SPECIAL 7 GALLON SIZE

Monstera deliciosa is a climbing tropical plant native to areas from southern Mexico down through Latin America.  It climbs up tree trunks and can get up to 100 feet into the canopy.  It has green leaves with horizontal splits/openings.  A particular form of this plant doesn’t just have splits but rather holes/openings in the leaves.  The plants on sale are this latter type.  The trunks attached to whatever is near (tree trunks, fences, posts, etc) and are about an inch thick.  Trunks put out attaching roots for support.  Leaves can be much larger than shown here when mature.  They can easily reach two to three feet in width.  It is super easy to grow.  Just plant it next to almost anything.  We’re putting our limited numbers of 15 gallon and 7 gallon on sale.  The first six photos shown the 15 gallon size.  In terms of plant size, both containers have the same size plants.

REGULAR PRICE 7 GALLON $180
TEN DAY SPECIAL 7 GALLON $155

The photos below are of the split leaf Philodendron, not the "Swiss Cheese" variety.

Monstera deliciosa Monstera deliciosa Monstera deliciosa
Monstera deliciosa Monstera deliciosa Monstera deliciosa
Monstera deliciosa Monstera deliciosa

 

BEAUCARNIA RECURVATA
THE PONYTAIL PALM - THE ELEPHANT FOOT PALM
MEDIUM HEIGHT - SWOLLEN BASE



LIKES FULL HOT SUN
TEN DAY SPECIAL OVERSIZED 5 GALLON

The Ponytail Palm is native to Mexico.  It is known for it's large and wise base.  I've seen photos of a small Jeep parked on the base.  Basal width can reach up to six feet across.  The trunk, above this base is much thinner.  Leaves are thin, somewhat flexible but have a sharp edge that can cut you.  They do well in containers or in the ground.  Some have grown them indoors if there's very bright light.  Cold tolerance is into the low twenties or below.  They want full, hot sun.  The 5 gallon on sale are oversized with 4 to 5 inch thick bases with an age of five to six years.  This size is shown in the first 3 photos below.  But, we also have larger sizes available. This size is is easy to mail order.  Garden photos below by Wikipedia & Floridata websites.

REGULAR PRICE 5 GALLON $95
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON $75


Becaurnia recurvata 5g Becaurnia recurvata 5g Becaurnia recurvata 5g
Becaurnia recurvata 15g Becaurnia recurvata 15g Becaurnia recurvata 15g
Becaurnia recurvata 5g Becaurnia recurvata 15g Becaurnia recurvata
Beaucarnea recurvata Wikipedia Beaucarnea recurvata floridata website Beaucarnea recurvata 20g

 

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



VARIETY THAT CHIQUITA UTILIZES FOR MARKET FRUIT
TEN
DAY SPECIAL LARGE 15 GALLON PLANTS


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

REGULAR PRICE 15 GALLON THIS SIZE $195
TEN DAY SPECIAL THESE 15 GALLON $175


 Musa gran nain 15g   Musa gran nain 15g   Musa gran nain 15g 
 Musa gran nain 15g   Musa gran nain 15g   Musa gran nain 15g 

 

CALATHEA HOUSEPLANTS
PRAYER PLANTS


POPULAR HOUSE PLANT - EASY TO GROW
TEN DAY SPECIAL FOUR TYPES - MAY BE SPECIAL ORDER


This is another popular interior plant that is native to the Americas.  They are known for distinctive leaves and often contrasting colors.  Leaves are sometimes deep purple on the underside.  During the night, leaves may naturally curl up and then un-curl when it is bright.  Leaves are thick and interesting.  They like low to medium light and adequate water.  We're putting some 3 gallon on sale below.  Note that there are many species, hybrids and cultivars in this genus.  Also, availability of each is variable - some go out of stock and other different ones become available.  Those shown below will probably be on a special order basis as we infrequently carry this genus.  Also, be aware that many do not do well in the garden because of cold intolerance issues.  More often they are grown as houseplants.

REGULAR PRICE THIS SIZE $85
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $70


CALATHEA MEDALION
   
Calathea medallion Calathea medallion Calathea medallion

CALATHEA RUFIBARBA
   
Calathea rufibarba Calathea rufibarba Calathea rufibarba

CALATHEA SANGUINEA
   
Calothea sanguinea  Calothea sanguinea  Calothea sanguinea

CALATHEA SETOSA
   
Calthea setosa Calthea setosa Calthea setosa

 

 

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SABAL URESANA
STRIKING BLUE FAN PALM


MEDIUM SIZE MATURE
LOVES SUN - FAIR COLD TOLERANCE
WORTH FINDING TO PLANT - SOMETIMES AVAILABLE


This medium to large sized blue fan palm is native to northwestern Mexico.  There are even reports of populations existing in southern New Mexico across the border.  It grows at high elevation in habitat.  It is slow growing.  Trunk diameter is about 18 inches.  The heights I have typically seen are under thirty feet, although reference books give a taller height.  Its color is gray to blue if grown in full sun.  It is drought tolerant.  It is not as cold tolerant as the Sabal causiarum  but can tolerate down to about twenty degrees F.  It does not like the combination of cold and wet.  The 9th photos is c/o Jeremy Spath and the last by Palm Talk.  Shown are 5 gallon plants we had in stock a few years ago.  From time to time, we offer this desirable fan palm for sale.

Sabal uresana 5g Sabal uresana 5g Sabal uresana 5g
Sabal uresana 5g Sabal uresana 5g Sabal uresana 5g
Sabal uresana Sabal uresana Jeremy Spath Sabal uresana - DISCUSSING PALM TREES WORLDWIDE - PalmTalk

 

SABAL CAUSIARUM
PUERTO RICAN HAT PALM


LARGE TRUNKED TROPICAL FAN PALM
GOOD COLD TOLERANCE
OCCASIONALLY AVAILABLE


In California and in recent years, it's been very difficult to find this stout and tall fan palm at nurseries.  For the first time in about ten years, we are offering this species in the 15g size.  This size gives you a jump start on getting a big one in the garden.  This species is from Hispaniola and gets up to about thirty feet in size.  But, the most amazing thing about it is the thick trunk.  In the past, I talked about Copernicia baileyana.  The trunk of Sabal causirum is quite similar: thick, clean and light gray-tan colored.  It can easily reach two feet in diameter.  The crown size is ten to fifteen feet across.  The leaf color is green or blue-green.  It can be drought tolerant but responds to water.  It wants full sun.  Cold tolerance is easily into the mid-teens.  There are reports of large specimens surviving even lower temperatures.  If you like palms with thick, tall trunks, then this species should be in your garden.  With the Copernicia baileyana, a Jubaea, a Roystonea and a few others, you'll have everything you could want.  Usually once or twice a year we have this palm available.  Shown below are 15 gallon plants at the Nursery last year.


Sabal causiarum 15g SABAL CAUSIARUM 15g SABAL CAUSIARUM 5g
SABAL CAUSIARUM at MF SABAL CAUSIARUM Sabal causiarum
SABAL CAUSIARUM Sabal causiarum Sabal causiarum 15g

 

VEITCHIA WININ
FAILY NARROW TRUNKED TROPICAL PINNATE PALM
GROWS WELL IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA


SINGLE TRUNK - FULL SUN
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 GALLON SIZE

This single trunk pinnate trunk is native to Vanuatu.  We have been growing it for years at the Nursery.  In Southern CA expect a mature height of about 30 feet.  In the wild they have reached about 50 feet.  The trunk is narrow for a Veitchia.  Tunks have prominent rings.  Leafes are pinnate and green with ragged ends.  This is a very rare palm and endangered in the wild.  We have only a few 15g available.  It wants full sun and is cold hardy into the upper 20's F.

REGULAR PRICE 15 GALLON $275
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 GALLON $245


VEITCHIA WININ 15g VEITCHIA WININ 15g VEITCHIA WININ 15g
VEITCHIA WININ 15g VEITCHIA WININ 15g VEITCHIA WININ 15g
Veitchia winin garden Veitchia winin garden Veitchia winin garden

 

DICTYOSPERMA ALBUM VAR RUBRUM
PRINCESS PALM, HURRICANE PALM



MEDIUM HEIGHT - CROWN SHAFT – THIN TRUNK
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 GALLON SIZE
This is a somewhat rare, collector type of palm that would be attractive in almost any coastal or near-coastal garden.  Native to the Mascarene Islands, this thin trunked, crown shafted palm gets to a height of about 25 feet.  This variety is called "rubrum" because of the red color that is present on the stems and on juvenile leaflets.  One photo shows this below.  The leaves are green, arching and without any spines.  Growth rate is medium.  This is a coastal sun or part day sun species with a cold tolerance in the upper twenties F.  I've had one in my garden for years in San Diego. 

REGULAR PRICE 15 GALLON $245
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $220

Just mention this Blog Special when ordering to get this price.

Dictyosperma album rubrum 15g  Dictyosperma album rubrum 15g  Dictyosperma album rubrum 15g 
Dictyosperma album rubrum 15g  Dictyosperma album rubrum 15g  Dictyosperma album rubrum 15g 
Dictyosperma album rubrum  Dictyosperma album rubrum 15g  Dictyosperma album rubrum 

 

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

 

NEAR IMPOSSIBLE TO FIND
15 GALLON SIZE NOW AVAILABLE AND ON 10 DAY SPECIAL


I have not shown this species that often because it's rarely available and very difficult to find - either plants or seeds.  It is native to Mexico at high elevations near Chiapas.  It is a single trunk, understory palm that has sort of a thick trunk up to 1.5 or 2 inches.  The flowers are reminiscent of Chamaedorea radicalis as they shoot high into the foliage.  Its overall appearance is also similar to the trunking radicalis but with bigger leaves, wider leaflets and a thicker trunk.  It gets up to about 10 to 15 feet.  It grows in filtered light and seems to be cold hardy into the mid-twenties at least.  Right on the coastline, some have grown it in full sun.  We have a limited number of 15 gallons available (first six photos) that we're putting on Special.  These can be mail ordered but would require a large box to ship.  Please appreciate that this is a super rare species and is seldom offered for sale. 

REGULAR PRICE 15G $245

TEN DAY SPECIAL 15G $225


Remember: Mention this Special for your discount. 

  

Chamaedoreda benizei 15g Chamaedorea benizei 15g Chamaedorea benizei 15g
Chamaedorea benizei 15g Chamaedorea benizei 15g Chamaedorea benizei 15g
Chamaedorea benizei 15g Chamaedorea benziei Chamaedorea benziei

 

DYPSIS DECARYI
THE TRIANGLE PALM


MEDIUM MATURE HEIGHT
THREE SIDED CROWN SHAFT – LOVES HOT SUN
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 GALLON SIZED PLANTS

This Madagascar palm is known as the "Triangle Palm" because the crown shaft has three flat sides.  It gets to a mature height of about 22 feet in 3 decades.  It loves heat and sun.  Leaves are a gray-green color and there is prominent speckling in the inner crown with dark colors.  It is slow growing.  It has a cold tolerance of about 24 degrees F.  Be aware that this palm doesn’t do well in shade and doesn’t want to be shaded out by overhead trees.  The 15 gallon size on Special are being grown in sun and ready for planting.  Mail order possible with a very tall box.

 REGULAR PRICE 15 GALLON $235
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 GALLON $195

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


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

 

ARENGA MICRANTHA 
LARGE SUCKERING PINNATE PALM FROM INDIA THAT TOLERATES SIGNIFICANT COLD


GREEN LEAVES WITH SILVER BACKS
IMPOSSIBLE TO FIND
TEN DAY SPECIAL ON THE FEW 15 GALLON WE HAVE LEFT

This morning I'm showing you an impossible to find suckering palm from northern India, Tibet and surrounding areas.  Quite remarkably, its native habitat is at elevations of 5000 to 7500 feet.  As you'd suspect, it tolerates temperatures way below freezing, probably into the upper teens F.  I don't really know for sure as of yet.  But, it's felt to be the most cold hardy of the genus Arenga.  It's not a small Arenga.  It can get up to 20 feet with trunks about 8 inches (mature) in diameter.  Like other species of the genus, the trunks are hairy and a bit shaggy.  Leaves are large and silver colored on their underside.  It is a part day sun or filtered light species.

Shown here is a 15 gallon nursery plant.  These were grown from seeds that we got over ten years ago.  Yes, they are slow growing.  A habitat photo by T. Spanner is also shown.  For those of you in colder areas, this is a great palm.  We only have a few left for sale.  Mail order possible in a large box.

REGULAR PRICE 15 GALLON $324
TEN DAY SPECIAL OUR LAST FEW PLANTS $295

Arenga micrantha 15g Arenga micrantha 15g Arenga micrantha 15g
Arenga micrantha 15g Arenga micrantha 15g Arenga micrantha 15g
Arenga micrantha 25g Arenga micrantha 15g ts rps  

 

JUBAEA CHILENSIS
THE CHILEAN WINE PALM

 

FATTEST TRUNK OF ANY PALM
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON PLANTS

This species is known at the Chilean Wine Palm.  It can have trunk diameters up to four feet.  To get a large trunking tree from a small plant can take several decades.  Ultimate height can reach at least forty feet.  Leaves are green and sometimes a blue-green color.  The trunk is smooth and the fruit is yellow with a large brown seed inside.  The leaf stems are unarmed.  Cold hardiness in into the mid teens F.  It's a sun species, even in the desert.  The plants on sale are truly massive 15 gallon specimens.  On some, the trunk almost fills the 15 inch diameter pot.  Also, notice the somewhat blue petioles.  These may end up being the blue variety of the Chilean Wine Palm.  On Special are five gallon sized plants that are ready to ship or plant.  You’d start them off in a little sun and over time move them into full sun.  We’ve found that young plant don’t do well if thrown into full hot sun.  Limited numbers.  

REGULAR PRICE 5 GALLON $135
TEN DAY SPECIAL SALE PRICE 5 GALLON $115

But, mention this Special to get your discount.  The 5 gallon size is shown in the first five photos below.


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Jubaea chilensis 5g Jubaea chilensis 5g Jubaea chilensis
Jubaea chilensis Jubaea chilensis Jubaea chilensis

 

SYAGRUS OLERACEA
THIN TRUNK & TALL SOLITARY PALM



PLUMOSE LEAVES - NOT AS TALL AS QUEEN PALM

TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON SIZE

This species of single trunk pinnate palm is native to Brazil and can get to heights of fifty to sixty feet.  It can be grown in Southern California and is a smaller version of the Queen Palm.   Leaves are green and plumose.  It wants full sun and is cold hardy into the mid to upper 20's F.  One special are nice 5 gallon plants, still with their juvenile foliage.  They are presently larger than shown here.

REGULAR PRICE 5 GALLON SIZE $135
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $115

Remember:  mention this Blog Special at the time of purchase.  Last photo by John Demott, FL - via the I.P.S.

Syagrus oleracea  Syagrus oleracea  Syagrus oleracea 
Syagrus oleracea  Syagrus oleracea  Syagrus oleracea 
Syagrus oleracea  Syagrus oleracea by John DeMott IPS   

 

SABAL BLACKBURNIANA
LARGE AND TALL FAN PALM

 

MEDIUM HEIGHT GREEN FAN PALM WITH STOUT TRUNK
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON SIZE

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 5 gallon size shown below is about 5 years old.  Photos of garden plants in the last row are by Justen Dobbs and Wikipedia.

REGULAR PRICE 5 GALLON $135
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON $115


Sabal blackburniana 5g  Sabal blackburniana 5g  Sabal blackburniana 5g 
Sabal blackburniana 5g  Sabal blackburniana 5g  Sabal blackburniana 5g 
Sabal blackburniana Justen Dobbs PACSOA   Justen Dobbs PACSOA wikipedia   Justen Dobbs PACSOA 

 

CHAMAEDOREA TEPEJILOTE
SINGLE TRUNK, TALL 
SHADE-LOVING PINNATE PALM


DARK GREEN RINGED TRUNK
OFTEN GROWN AS A "MULTIPLE"
TEN DAY SPECIAL ON 5 GALLON 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 5 GALLON $155
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON $135

The last photo below is c/o TS at RPS.


Chamaedorea tepejilote multi 5g  Chamaedorea tepejilote multi 5g  Chamaedorea tepejilote multi 5g 
Chamaedorea tepejilote multi 5g  Chamaedorea tepejilote multi 5g  Chamaedorea tepejilote multi 5g 
Chamaedorea tepejilote  Chamaedorea tepejilote   

   

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 $135
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $110


Ravenea rivularis Ravenea rivularis Ravenea rivularis
Ravenea rivularis Ravenea rivularis Ravenea rivularis
Ravenea rivularis Ravenea rivularis Ravenea rivularis

 

CHAMAEDOREA SCHIPPII
AN ALMOST UNKNOWN AND NEVER AVAILABLE SPECIES

UNDERSTORY PINNATE SUCKERING PALM
TEN DAY SPECIAL 2 GALLON SIZE

Taxonomically, this species of Chamaedorea is an accepted species.  When I got started in palms about 44 years ago, you could occasionally find one available but you really had to seek it out.  Then they disappeared from the market.  I have a friend with a mature matched and sexed pair of them who set seeds last year.  I haven't this species for sale for at least 20 years.  No one has them.  We're offering them in a small size and have very few available.

This is a suckering green leaf understory species of Chamaedorea.  They get a mature height of twelve to fourteen feet and have an appearance similar to C. costaricana.  But, the leaves are longer and the trunks are thicker.  Trunks remain vertical and don't usually lean.  This species has historically been used to make some of the more interesting Chamaedorea hybrids including the famous "Irving Cantor" cross.  They were chosen for hybridization because of their strong vertical trunks.  Cold tolerance is into the twenties F.  Only a few left available.

REGULAR PRICE 2 GALLON $90
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS RARE PALM IN 2 GALLON SIZE $85


Remember:  Limited numbers and mention this Blog Only Special to get this price.


Chamaedorea schippii Chamaedorea schippii Chamaedorea schippii
Chamaedorea schippii Chamaedorea schippii Chamaedorea schippii

 

DYPSIS PEMBANA
SINGLE TRUNK OR SUCKERING
NATIVE TO PEMBA ISLAND


TAKES FULL COASTAL SUN
TEN DAY SPECIAL ONE GALLON SIZE

There are both single trunk and suckering forms of this species.  Nowadays, most of the plants available of this species are the suckering form.  Both get to a height of 25 feet, have an attractive green trunk and a light colored crown shaft.  Leaves have a graceful arch and the leaflet color is green.  It's a great alternative for the garden.  Note how the trunks are beefy but not overly large.  Along our coast it will take part day sun but I'd recommend filtered or morning sun inland.  The plants on special are in one gallon pots and 3 years old.  We do larger sizes available.  I cannot tell you whether the plants we have (from seed) are the single or suckering type.

REGULAR PRICE ONE GALLON $65
TEN DAY SPECIAL ONE GALLON $50

Remember to mention this Blog Special at the time of purchase.  The garden photos below are c/o Al Bredeson (deceased) and tranquilmetro. 


Dypsis pembana 1g Dypsis pembana 1g Dypsis pembana 1g
Dypsis pembana 1g Dypsis pembana 1g Dypsis pembana
Dypsis pembana Al Bredeson HI Dypsis pembana tranquilometro Dypsis pembana 25g\

 

HOWEA FORSTERIANA
THE KENTIA PALM



GREAT PATIO OR INTERIOR PALM - OR IN THE GARDEN
TEN DAY SPECIAL ONE GALLON 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 one gallon plants on special -these are all multiples.  We’re sold out of one gallon singles.  If you prefer a single, we do have them in 5 gallon size.  Both sizes can be mail order.

REGULAR PRICE ONE GALLON SINGLES $70
TEN DAY SPECIAL ONE GALLON $60


Howea forsteriana 1g Howea forsteriana 1g Howea forsteriana 1g
Howea forsteriana 1g Howea forsteriana 1g Howea forsteriana 1g
Howea forsteriana Howea forsteriana Howea forsteriana
Howea forsteriana Howea forsteriana Howea forsteriana

 

ENCEPHALARTOS AEMULANS
GREEN, RARE CYCAD FROM SOUTH AFRICA



CRITICALLY ENDANGERED IN THE WILD
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON SIZE


This species of green South African cycad is a medium sized mature plant with trunks up to about five feet.  They are un-branched and have green leaves that are about five feet long.  The leaves are straight and leaflets point toward the end of the leaf.  In the wild stands in the Natal area of RSA, there are only about a hundred plants remaining.  Shown here in the first two rows of photos is our 5 gallon size we're putting on Special.  These plants  have caudexes of 2 to 3 inches.  The third row of photos show a huge boxed specimen at our nursery.  The last row shows domestic plants and a close up of the leaflets.  This size can be mail ordered.  In our area, this is a full sun plant with a cold hardiness into the low 20's F.

REGULAR PRICE 5 GALLON THIS SIZE $275
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON THIS SIZE $235


Remember, mention this Special when you order.  We, of course, have other sizes of this species for sale.


ENCEPHALARTOS AEMULANS 5g ENCEPHALARTOS AEMULANS 5g ENCEPHALARTOS AEMULANS 5g
ENCEPHALARTOS AEMULANS 5g ENCEPHALARTOS AEMULANS 5g ENCEPHALARTOS AEMULANS 5g
Encephalartos aemulans Encephalartos aemulans ENCEPHALARTOS AEMULANS LEAF
Encephalartos aemulans Encephalartos aemulans Encephalartos aemulans

 

ENCEPHALARTOS FRIDERICI-GUILIELMI
VERY RARE SOUTH AFRICAN BLUE CYCAD


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

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

REGULAR PRICE THIS ACTUAL 15 GALLON CYCAD $740
TEN DAY SPECIAL SALE THIS ACTUAL 15 GALLON CYCAD $650

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

 

DIOON MEJIAE
AN ATTRACTIVE MEDIUM SIZED CYCAD

 

SOFT EMERGING NEW LEAVES
TEN DAY SPECIAL NICELY SIZE OLDER 2 GALLON

For many people, Dioon mejiae is one of their favorite cycads.  It doesn't get too large, it has a very attractive crown of leaves, and newly emerging leaves are soft, fuzzy and so inviting.  They are almost like a baby rabbit's foot.

Native to southern Mexico and Honduras, this species is similar to Dioon spinulosum.  But, unlike the spinulosum, leaflets do not have the spines on the leaflet edges.  And, the leaflets appear slightly different shaped.  Leaves are four to six feet long, trunks typically under five feet although old habitat plants have trunks over twenty feet, and new leaves emerge vertically.  Although they are soft at emergence, they eventually become straight and flat with firm leaflets.. Seeds of this species are large and tan in color.

I've found this cycad does best in part day sun or strong filtered light.  Right on the coast, some grow it in full sun.  But, I've found this creates more of a lime colored green cycad.  For this reason, I prefer filtered light.  It likes good draining soil and will tolerate temperatures into the low 20's F.  Shown her are some larger nursery plants as well as garden specimens.  We have all sizes of this species for sale and are putting oversized 2 gallon on sale.  This size has caudexes about 4 inches in diameter with an age of about ten years.

REGULAR PRICE THESE OVERSIZED 2 GALLON $345
TEN DAY SPECIAL THESE OVERSIZED 2 GALLON $280

Easy to mail order, weather permitting.

Dioon mejiae 2g 4 inches Dioon mejiae 2g 4 inches Dioon mejiae 2g 4 inches
Dioon mejiae 2g 4 inches Dioon mejiae 2g 4 inches Dioon mejiae 2g 4 inches
Dioon mejiae Dioon mejiae Dioon mejiae

 

ZAMIA AMBLYPHYLLIDIA
DWARF GREEN CYCAD

 

GOOD LOW PROFILE CYCAD
AGES OVER 10 YEARS - MANY CONING!

TEN DAY SPECIAL CITRUS POT SIZE PLANTS


This dwarf species of Zamia is from Puerto Rico and surrounding Caribbean areas.  It is a small cycad with a caudex of six inches.  It suckers, forming clumps.  Its leaves are about 3 feet long, arching downwards and the leaflets are small.  The petioles are unarmed.  It likes filtered light and tolerates temperatures into the upper twenties F.  It prefers partial sun or strong filtered light.  But, it can be grown in sun along our coastal areas here. It is an ideal cycad species where one wants plants to stay small.  It's perfect for planting next to a walkway.  We’re putting our citrus pot plant on Special.  Caudex sizes are 3 to 5 inches.  Most are clustering plants with cones.  Easy to mail order.  Remember to mention this Special.  Citrus pot shown first 6 photos. 

REGULAR PRICE CITRUS POT THIS SIZE $365
TEN DAY SPECIAL CITRUS POT THIS SIZE $295


Zamia amblyphyllidia cit pot caudexes 3 to 5 inches, many in cone Zamia amblyphyllidia cit pot caudexes 3 to 5 inches, many in cone Zamia amblyphyllidia cit pot caudexes 3 to 5 inches, many in cone
Zamia amblyphyllidia cit pot caudexes 3 to 5 inches, many in cone Zamia amblyphyllidia cit pot caudexes 3 to 5 inches, many in cone Zamia amblyphyllidia cit pot caudexes 3 to 5 inches, many in cone
ZAMIA AMBLYPHYLLIDIA ZAMIA AMBLYPHYLLIDIA ZAMIA AMBLYPHYLLIDIA

 

DIOON SPECIES "RIO VERDE"
MEXICAN CYCAD WITH LONG LEAVES

FULL SUN SPECIES – NEVER SUPER LARGE
FOR A CYCAD, FAIRLY COLD HARDY CYCAD
TEN DAY SPECIAL CITRUS POT SIZED PLANTS

This surprisingly cold hardy Mexican cycad is known for its longer leaves.  Compared to an ordinary Dioon edule, it has much longer leaves.  These leaves have a somewhat yellow petiole and leaf color is green or blue-green.   And, there's an extra treat: new leaves flush an interesting pink-green color.  This is a slow growing species.  Trunks rarely get to two feet.  They cluster freely. 

It is a sun species that is cold tolerant into the upper teens F.  It tolerates heat and full hot sun.  Shown here are our citrus pot sized sized plants that are about 8-9 years old.  Caudexes are about three inches.  The first seven photos below show these plants.  I'm also showing a few other nursery plants to demonstrate leaf color.

REGULAR PRICE THIS SIZE CITRUS POT PLANTS $350
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZED CITRUS POT PLANTS $295

You must mention this Blog Only Special to get this price when purchasing
.

 

Dioon edule var rio verde citrus pot caudex 3 inches Dioon edule var rio verde citrus pot caudex 3 inches Dioon edule var rio verde citrus pot caudex 3 inches
Dioon edule var rio verde citrus pot caudex 3 inches Dioon edule var rio verde citrus pot caudex 3 inches Dioon edule var rio verde citrus pot caudex 3 inches
Dioon edule var rio verde citrus pot caudex 3 inches Dioon edule variety rio verde Dioon edule variety rio verde

 

ENCEPHALARTOS CERINUS
EXTREMELY RARE DWARF SOUTH AFRICAN SPECIES

 

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

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


REGULAR PRICE 15 GALLON CAUDEX SIZE 5 INCHES $925
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS 15 GALLON 5 INCH CAUDEX $790

REGULAR PRICE 15 GALLON CAUDEX SIZE 3.5 INCHES $675
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS ACTUAL 15 GALLON PLANT $575

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

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

 

MAIDENHAIR FERN
GENUS ADIANTUM

 

NICE 2G PLANTS
WATER LOVING SHADE FERN
TEN DAY SPECIAL FULL 2 GALLON PLANTS

The genus Adiantum or Maiden Hair Fern contains many species and cultivars.  If you Google the genus, you'll see all sorts of different looking plants.  What I'm showing here is the plant on the West Coast that we consider to be the "classic Maidenhair Fern".  They are in 2 gallon pots.  They never get over two feet tall, like water and are best grown in filtered light. 

REGULAR PRICE 2G $40
TEN DAY SPECIAL 2 GALLON $32.50

Remember to mention this Special.  Mail order is possible on this size.  The last photo shows a close up of a garden plant.

Maiden Hair Fern Maiden Hair Fern Maiden Hair Fern
Maiden Hair Fern Maiden Hair Fern Maiden Hair Fern

 

YUCCA ROSTRATA
BLUE SUCCULENT WITH AMAZING COLD HARDINESS

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

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

REGULAR PRICE 4 INCH $40
TEN DAY SPECIAL 4 INCH $32.50


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

ALOCASIA DARK STAR
SMALLER HYBRID VARIETY WITH DARK STEMS



VERY ATTRACTIVE ELEPHANT EAR TYPE OF TROPICAL PLANT
FAIRLY COLD HARDY
TEN DAY SPECIAL JUVENILE 1 GALLON PLANTS

This hybrid variety is known for its near black stems and dark veins on the leaves.  Leaf color is green, both sides.  Overall mature height is about three feet.  This plant will sucker and has been said to grow in Zone 9.  There are reports of it taking down to the upper teens F.  It is a hybrid of multiple other varieties.  It is said to tolerates full sun, but I'd probably recommend part day sun or less, especially if you are far inland.  Note how the leaves are slightly ruffled with irregular edges on the larger nursery specimen.  We're putting young one gallons on sale - shown in first 6 photos.

REGULAR PRICE ONE GALLON $45
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $37.50

Easy to mail order. 

Alocasia dark star Alocasia star Alocasia dark star
Alocasia dark star Alocasia dark star Alocasia dark star
Alocasia dark star Alocasia dark star  

 

CALOCASIA GIGANTEA THAILAND GIANT
HUGE ELEPHANT EAR TYPE PLANT



LARGE GREEN LEAVES, SUCKERING
TEN DAY SPECIAL JUVENILE ONE GALLON SIZE

Calocasia are types of Elephant Ear plants that are native to areas from India through Asia.  The species on special today is known for it's huge leaves which can be six feet long and four feet wide. This variety is known to have the largest leaves of this species.  Leaves are green and heart shaped.  Mature height can be ten feet.  They tolerate sun or part sun.  Plants are known to be grown in zone 7b and can take a freeze if the soil doesn't freeze.  In freezing areas new leaves will re-emerge in the spring.  In frost free areas it is a perennial plant. The last photo c/o the Missouri Botanical Garden shows a larger plant.  The plants on special shown below are in one gallon pots.  These photos were taken last month.  Plants are presently larger than shown here.  They are fairly quick growing.

TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $35

Calocasia gigantea thailand giant Calocasia gigantea thailand giant Calocasia gigantea thailand giant
Calocasia gigantea thailand giant Calocasia gigantea thailand giant Calocasia gigantea thailand giant Missouri Botanical Garden Website

 

BLUE STAR FERN
PHLEBODIUM AUREUM


AN EPIPHYTIC (GROWS IN TREES) FERN
BLUE COLORED LEAVES

TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON SIZE

This fern actually grows in trees in assorted areas of Central America, some Caribbean Islands and South America.  Because it is epiphytic, it doesn't need to be kept mucky wet all the time.  But, you shouldn't let it go dry either.  Mature height and width is about two feet.  Leaves are flat, blue in color with wide leaflets as shown.  This species also has somewhat furry feet.  It wants filtered light.

REGULAR PRICE 5 GALLON $75
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON SIZE $65

Blue Star Fern Phlebodium aureum Blue Star Fern Phlebodium aureum Blue Star Fern Phlebodium aureum
Blue Star Fern Phlebodium aureum BLUE STAR FERN  

 

REX BEGONIA - FIREWOMAN
UNUSUAL MULTI-COLORED LEAVES


NICE COMPANION PLANT
TEN DAY SPECIAL 1 GALLON SIZE

Begonia are a very large class of plants, sometimes used in the garden and patio but also as houseplants.  There are about 1500 different species or hybrids.  This particular variety – Rex Begonia Firewoman - is different and very colorful.  Leaves show prominent pink/red color with silver and purple bands.  But they are not the easiest Begonia to grow.  Leaves have a crinkled texture.  They like filtered light with soil that is slightly damp but not soggy.  It’s usually said that this species is for zones 10 and 11.  We’ve found they can go down to almost a freeze.  These plants have will have smaller pink blossoms in summer. 

REGULAR PRICE 1 GALLON $50
TEN DAY SPECIAL 1 GALLON $40


Mention this Special for your discount


REX BEGONIA REX BEGONIA REX BEGONIA
REX BEGONIA REX BEGONIA REX BEGONIA

  

 

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RECYCLE USED PLASTIC CONTAINERS
WE'D REALLY APPRECIATE YOUR PARTICIPATION!

WE ALSO RECYCLE OLD NEWSPAPERS AND BOXES -
ECOLOGICAL & HELPS OUR NURSERY

YOU'LL RECEIVE A DISCOUNT ON YOUR PURCHASE OR A CREDIT TOWARD FUTURE PURCHASE

I like to remind plant enthusiasts to recycle their plastic containers.  We will take them and give you a credit toward any purchase at the nursery - when you drop them off or issue a credit toward a future purchase.  Or, if you just don't know what to do with them and are conservative minded, drop them off at our nursery location.  If you arrive off hours, just leave them in front of our entry gate.  We'll put them to good use.  We've been doing this for decades and think it's the right thing to do for the environment.  On containers, we are especially looking for larger pots, 5g and bigger.  Our nursery is plush with one gallon or smaller.  We also really appreciate 5 gallon, 7 gallon, 15 gallon and citrus pots. 

We are also recycling old cardboard boxes (Amazon types or otherwise) and newspapers.

So, don't give them to the garbage man for your local landfill.  Bring containers to our nursery and receive a nursery credit for plastic/ceramic containers.  The fourth photo shows all containers from a band to a 24 inch box, left to right.


5 GALLON
5 gallon
15 GALLON
15 gallon
25 GALLON
25 gallon
All containers in a row
All containers in a row
   

 

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ALSO - RECYCLE OLD NEWSPAPER -We can use it!

We utilize old newspaper to stuff our plants before we put them in vehicles.  Newspapers also help us secure mail orders.  And, we're always running out and don't like using new paper for this purpose - wasteful.  So, we'd recycle those old newspapers that you have on hand.  Just drop them off at the nursery any day Monday through Saturday.  Thank you.

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Recently, on a drizzling day, sort of gray and gloomy, the following photos were taken by Alma, one of the staff.  These pictures show the unique combination of palms, cycads and succulents that we're offering.  You can see how nicely they all blend together.  We're showing these photos so you get a feel for our Nursery.

 
Front of Jungle Music Front of Jungle Music
Front of Jungle Music PLANTS AT NURSERY Front of Jungle Music
Front of Jungle Music nursery shadecloth Front of Jungle Music
Front of Jungle Music Front of Jungle Music Front of Jungle Music
Front of Jungle Music Front of Jungle Music nursery shadecloth
FRONT JUNGLE MUSIC ENTRANCE TO GREENHOUSE JUNGLE MUSIC

 

GREAT PALM TREES FOR SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

Below are pictures of about thirty five palm species that all do well in Southern California.  In the group of palms below,  I left off the most common species that, it seems, everyone knows about.  So, there are no Queen Palms and Mexican Fan Palms below.  But, this group includes species that may be a bit unusual and more interesting.  This is not a complete list.  For instance, within any given genus, there may be dozens other species that do well here.  If I showed every species that you can grow, it would be too overwhelming.  So, I've kept it simple and show representative pictures.  I think, for a starting point, this will suffice.   

I have chosen to show mature plants in gardens.  I tried to use mostly pictures from gardens in Southern California to show examples.  Some are from elsewhere.  This provides a quick view of species that you may want to try.  Some are for sun, others for shade.  Some are more difficult to grow than others.  I'm not commenting on each species presently.  But, throughout my Blog, there are comments on almost all of these.  If you don't live here in Southern California, realize that many of these species may live in your area as well.      

I hope you enjoy this.  We, of course, have most or all of these palms for sale at the nursery in an assortment of sizes.  And, for your enthusiasts, we probably have several hundred other cool species for you to try.

       

king palm
Archontophoenix cunninghamiana
Bismarckia nobilis
Bismarckia nobiis
Brahea armata Palm Tree in California
Brahea armata
Caryota gigas
Caryota gigas 
Chambeyronia macrocarpa
Chambeyronia macrocarpa 
Chamaedorea costaricana
Chamaedorea costaricana
Coccothrinax
Coccothrinax species 
copernicia baileyana
Copernicia baileyana
Cryosophila
Cryosophila species 
Cyphophoenix species
Cyphophoenix species' 
Dypsis decaryi
Dypsis decaryi
Dypsis decipiens mr
Dypsis decipiens (habitat) 
Dypsis leptocheilos
Dypsis leptocheilos
Dypsis onilahensis
Dypsis onilahensis 
Euterpe edulis
Euterpe edulis 
Hedyscepe canterburyana
Hedyscepe canterburyana
Howea forsteriana
Howea forsteriana 
Howea belmoreana
Howea belmoreana
Jubaea chilensis
Jubaea chilensis 
Kentiopsis oliviformis
Kentiopsis oliviformis 
Livistona decipiens
Livistona decipiens
Parajubaea torallyi
Parajubaea torallyi 
phoenix rupicola
Phoenix rupicola
Pinanga coronata
Pinanga coronata 
Pritchardia martii
Pritchardia species 
Pritchardia species
Pritchardia species 
Ravenea glauca
Ravenea glauca 
Ravenea species giant
Ravenea species 
Rhapis humilus
Rhapis humilus 
Rhopalostylis sapida
Rhopalostylis sapida 
Roystonea borinquena
Roystonea borinquena 
sabal causiarum
Sabal causiarum 
Syagrus pseudococos
Syagrus pseudococos 
Veitchia arecina
Veitchia arecina 
Wodyetia bifurcata
Wodyetia bifurcata 

On all the genera above there may be many more species within the same genus that also grow well for us here.  I apologize if I haven't included your favorite species in this group, but this is meant to be a brief introduction and I wanted to keep it simple.  I have utilized these species in a brief article summarizing Palms for Southern California elsewhere at this website 

 

PLANT CONTAINER SIZES

For growers here on the West Coast, there are black plastic containers that most of us use on our plants.  Surprisingly, there are differences between the pots used on the West Coast and East Coast of the U.S.  Here we refer to most containers by "gallon size"  On the East Coast pots are referred to by "diameter in inches".  So, back East you might find a plant in a "14 inch pot".  Here is might be called a "15 gallon pot".  If you visit our price and availability catalog, plants are shown by their pot size.  I'm hoping that this Blog post this morning will help clarify what individual pots look like. 

CONTAINER SIZE PHOTO EMPTY CONTAINER PHOTO OF PLANTS IN 
THIS CONTAINER
BAND SIZE CONTAINER
This pot is 3 x 3 x 9 inches, square in shape.  It is used for seedling plants.  For most growers, it has replaced the one gallon pot.  It is a bit deeper and easier to place in carrying trays.  It also conserves space on benches because these can be placed close together.  You can get a pretty nice plant in a band container, sometimes up to 30 inches tall.
band container chamaedorea in band
ONE GALLON POT
This is a very common pot used, especially by flower growers and those producing small shrubs.  It's a typical first step after germinating a seedling.  We prefer using the band containers above as they conserve table and bench space more efficiently and are deeper.  Diameter of this pot is six inches but it's only about seven inches deep.
one gallon pot plants in 1g pots
     
TWO GALLON POT
This pot is 7 to 8 inches wide and about 8 inches deep.  It is a nice size to move a band plant into.  But, it is not particularly deep, so you have to make sure the roots fit into the container. This pot will produce an average plant that is about 2 feet tall. We grow a lot of palms in these pots.
2g pot empty Maidenhair Fern 2g
FIVE GALLON POT
This pot is 10 inches wide and about 10 inches deep.  It produces a plant that is one of the most common sized palms that we sell.  It is popular because it's not too heavy to lift and plants are typically three to five feet tall, depending on the species.   
5 gallon pot Alocasias regal shield 5g
SEVEN GALLON POT
We really like this container because it produces a good sized plant but isn't as heavy to carry as a 15g.  But, for some manufacturing reason, this pot costs twice as much as a 15g.  Therefore, most growers aren't buying this sized pot very much nowadays.  It is 12 inches wide, and about 12 inches deep.
7 gallon pot Rhapis multifida 7g\
FIFTEEN GALLON POT
This is the most popular sized purchased by people who want a landscape or near-landscape ready size of plant.  This container typically supports a palm from four to eight feet size.  Weight of this size of container with soil and plant is usually sixty to ninety pounds.  It's size is 15 to 16 inches wide and 16 inches deep.  Note how this size pot usually has a nice carrying lip at the top of the pot.     
15g pot Alocasia Calodora 15g
TWENTY/TWENTY-FIVE GALLON POTS
This is the next size up from a 15g.  These pots are typically about 18 to 20 inches wide and 16 to 18 inches deep.  They weight anywhere from 125 to 150 pounds with their soil.  They can produce a plant larger than the 15g, typically 8 to 10 feet. They usually have a flat lip on the top as shown. The pot shown here is actually a 25g pot.  20 g are a bit smaller.
25 g pot plant in 25g pot
24 INCH BOX CONTAINER
This box is 24 inches wide, square in shape and about 22 to 24 inches deep.  The weight of this container depends on the mix, but is anywhere from 175 to 300 pounds (this heavier weight is if one is using a very heavy soil).  It takes two men to lift one of these.  We prefer plastic boxes as shown here, but they are much more expensive than wooden box.  They last a very long time.
24 inch box plant in 24 inch box
ALL POT SIZES IN A ROW
This pot shows all the sizes lined up in a row.  In order, left to right are:

band size
one gallon
two gallon
five gallon
seven gallon
fifteen gallon
twenty gallon
24 inch box









SIZES WE USE NOT SHOWN HERE


Deep band containers
Citrus pots
25 gallon
30 gallon
35 gallon
45 gallon
30 inch boxes
36 inch boxes (shown to right)

Note:  Larger pots/boxes can get very heavy and are too heavy to mail order by usual means - independent trucker needed for these.

empty pots in a row 
Pots to left lined up in a row

cycad in 36 inch box
Cycad in 36 inch box

 

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HOW THESE TEN DAY SPECIALS WORK

•  NEW SPECIALS ARE ADDED FREQUENTLY AND EXPIRATION DATE FOR SALE PRICES ARE TEN DAYS AFTER INITIAL POSTING. 
•  SOON AFTER EXPIRATION, DATED SALE ITEMS WILL BE REMOVED FROM THIS PAGE
•  FOR MAIL ORDERS, JUST CALL US.  WE DO NOT PRESENTLY HAVE A
"SHOPPING CART" BECAUSE ALMOST ALL CUSTOMERS NEED HELP WITH DECIDING WHAT TO ORDER. WE WANT YOUR PLANTS TO THRIVE!
•  AT THIS THREAD, MOST RECENT SPECIALS ARE LISTED AT THE TOP
•  TERMS OF SALE ARE GIVEN HERE BELOW - RESTRICTIONS AND CANCELLATION FEES MAY APPLY.  SEE POLICIES (LINK BELOW). 
•  SOME ITEMS ARE IN LIMITED SUPPLY AND MAY SELL OUT QUICKLY •  PHOTOS SHOWN ABOVE SOMETIMES ARE ONLY REPRESENTATIVE OF THE SALE ITEMS. 
•  MAIL ORDER PLANTS ARE SHIPPED TYPICALLY THE SAME DAY OR THE NEXT BUSINESS DAY IN THEIR CONTAINERS WITH SOIL TO GIVE YOU THE BEST CHANCES OF SURVIVAL
•  SHIPPING CHARGES APPLY TO ALL MAIL ORDERS.  ESTIMATES OF SHIPPING COSTS CAN BE GIVEN ON REQUEST.
•  PURCHASED PLANTS CAN BE HELD FOR FREE FOR A LIMITED AMOUNT OF TIME (SEE POLICIES) AND SHIPPED WHEN YOU TELL US OR WEATHER PERMITS
•  TO GET THESE DISCOUNTED PRICES, MENTION SPECIALS ABOVE  AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE.  IT'S SORT OF LIKE A "PAPERLESS COUPON" 




TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR SALE ITEMS OR PLANT PURCHSES  

•  SALE PRICES ARE FOR A LIMITED TIME SHOWN ON EACH POST ABOVE

•  ALL SPECIALS ARE FOR A TEN DAY PERIOD AND EXPIRE TEN DAYS AFTER INITIAL POSTING, USUALLY AT THE END OF NURSERY HOURS
 PLANT PRICES CAN CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE AND MAY NOT YET BE RECORDED ON OUR PRICE DATABASES 

•  AT NO TIME ARE THERE "DOUBLE DISCOUNTS" - PERCENTAGE DISCOUNTS DO NOT APPLY TO OTHER SPECIALS
•  DISCOUNTS OR SALE SPECIALS DO NOT APPLY TO SHIPPING OR HANDLING CHARGES.  THEY DO NOT APPLY TO SPECIAL ORDER PLANTS OR ITEMS WE HAVE TO SEARCH FOR APART FROM OUR OWN PLANT INVENTORY.
•  SALES TAX MAY APPLY, DEPENDING ON WHERE YOU LIVE
• NO INTERNATIONAL SHIPMENTS WILL BE SENT OR TAKEN
• CYCADS AND CITES LISTED ENDANGERED SPECIES ARE FOR DOMESTIC UNITED STATES USAGE OR PURCHASE ONLY
•  NO WARRANTY OR GUARANTEE IS GIVEN OR IMPLIED ON YOUR ABILITY TO GROW THE PLANTS IN YOUR LOCALITY AND WE CANNOT GUARANTEE YOUR SUCCESS WITH ANY GIVEN SPECIES OR PLANT(S)
•  MAIL ORDER ITEMS SENT VIA FEDERAL EXPRESS PRESENTLY UNLESS OTHERWISE ARRANGED
• AVAILABILITY VARIES.  ITEMS ON SALE MAY SELL OUT WITHOUT NOTICE AND NO LONGER BE AVAILABLE.
•  All SALES ARE FINAL WITH NO REFUNDS.  PLEASE SEE OUR COMPANY PURCHASE, GUARANTEE & WARRANTY POLICIES, OUR REFUND AND SHIPPING POLICIES, AND OTHER POLICIES AS DESCRIBED IN OUR PUBLISHED  
JUNGLE MUSIC POLICIES
ANY CANCELLED BUT NOT YET SHIPPED ORDERS MAY BE SUBJECT TO A CANCELLATION FEE OF 20% OF THE PLANT PRICE(S) - SEE OUR POLICIES.



 

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PLEASE NOTE NEW NURSERY ADDRESS BELOW

Website: www.junglemusic.net
Nursery Location 1111 Urania Ave, Encinitas, CA 92024
Nursery Phone:  619 291 4605
Nursery Hours: Monday - Saturday, 9AM to 4PM
Typically closed on Sundays
Directions to New Nursery Location: Freeway Close. Take Freeway 5 to Encinitas
(10 minutes south of Oceanside, 30 minutes north of San Diego). 
Exit Leucadia Blvd East (toward Inland).
In about 150 feet turn left on Urania Ave.
Go about 1/2 mile - speedbumps!
100 feet past red Stop Sign is our driveway with sign on street
Enter the driveway.  We're on the right.  Limited parking.
Hours:  9AM to 4PM - Closed Sundays

Mailing Address:

3233 Brant St., San Diego, CA 92103