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                            MONDAY, 2 DECEMBER - MONDAY, 16 DECEMBER 

 

CYPHOPHOENIX ELEGANS
SLENDER & MEDIUM SIZED PALM FROM NEW CALEDONIA
RE-CURVED LEAVES, THINK TRUNK, EXOTIC

This attractive palm is from New Caledonia and is single trunk, crown-shafted and very sought after in most localities.  It is cold hardy into the mid to upper 20's F. and is best grown in partial sun or strong filtered light.  It is medium sized mature (20 feet), has a thin trunk and green curved leaves.  It's highly recommended.


Regular price 5 gallon $155
Sale price 5 gallon $120

Regular price 15 gallon $295
Sale price 15 gallon $225



Cyphophoenix elegans 5g
Cyphophoenix elegans 15g
Cyphophoenix elegans garden

 

DYPSIS SAINTELUCEI
SINGLE TRUNK - WHITE CROWN SHAFT
NATIVE TO MADAGASCAR
HIGHLY SOUGHT AFTER - MEDIUM SIZE MATURE


This single trunk palm in native to forest regions in southern Madagascar.  It is known for its powdery white crown shaft.  Mature it is a medium sized palm with a rather thin trunk and height of about twenty feet.  It is being grown well in Southern California.  I’ve heard from some that it's one of the better Dypsis to grow here.  Leaves are arranged in a tristichous pattern and are plumose (fluffy).  It tolerates sun or part sun.  The exact cold hardiness is not well established but probably about 25 degrees F.  Mature height is 15 to 20 feet.  These 5 gallon plants would be easy to ship.  Mature photo by TS at RPS.

Regular price 5 gallon $145
Sales price 5 gallon $110


DYPSIS SAINTLUCEI 5G
DYPSIS SAINTLUCEI TS RPS

 

ENCEPHALARTOS MANIKENSIS
CENTRAL AFRICAN CYCAD
MEDIUM SIZED MATURE, GREEN LEAVES

This Central African cycad is medium sized with green leaves and a trunk height of one to two meters.  Native to Zimbabwe and Mozambique, there is variation is the appearance of the leaves and leaflets, leading to the thinking that there are actually many species in native habitat areas.  Taxonomists have concluded that all these different species or varieties are part of what is known as the "Manikensis Alliance".  As a group, all are green, fast growing and never get huge. 


Regular price citrus pt with 4 inch caudex $500
Sale price citrus pot with 4 inch caudex $385

Regular price 15 gallon with 7 inch caudex $850
Sale price 15 gallon with 7 inch caudex $665

Regular price 35 gallon with a caudex 16 inches wide and  24 inches tall $5280
Sale price this actual 35 gallon as describe above $3950


ENCEPHALARTOS MANIKENSIS CIT POT 4 IN
ENCEPHALARTOS MANIKENSIS 15G  7 IN
Encephalartos manikensis 25 gallon caudex 16 x 24 inches  
Encephalartos manikensis garden

 

LEPIDOZAMIA PEROFFSKYANA
LARGE AUSTRALIA CYCAD
GREEN WITH ABSOLUTELY NO SPINES
CONTAINERIZED SMALLER AND HUGE SPECIMEN CYCADS FOR SALE

Like the L. hopei above, this Australian cycad makes a very large specimen and needs room to grow.  It has thinner leaflets than the hopei.  Caudex height on this species can get up to ten feet or more.  Leaflets are a deep green if not in full sun.  Leaves are totally without spines and about 8 feet long.  Culturally, it likes part day sun, strong filtered light or, right on the coast, full sun.  Cold hardiness is probably into the upper teens F. 

Regular price citrus pot size caudex 4 inches $525
Sale price citrus pot with 4.5 inch caudex $395

Regular price 15g Lepidozamia peroffskyana 15g 10 inch


Regular price 45 gallon container caudex 4 feet tall $5500
Sale price this 45 gallon with 3 - 4 feet of trunk $4200 (several to choose from)

 
 Lepidozamia peroffskyana cit pot 4 inch
 Lepidozamia peroffskyana 15g 10 inch
LEPIDOZAMIA PEROFFSKYANA 45 GALLON HUGE TRUNK

 

GINGER - KAHILI GINGER
THE HAWAIIAN GINGER

TYPE OF HEDYCHIUM GINGER WITH LARGE FRAGRANT YELLOW FLOWERS

This is one of the most popular Gingers that we sell because of the outrageous large and super fragrant yellow blossoms that are shown below.  Plant height is about six feet or so, leaves are green and growth rate is good.  These plants do sucker.  They can take some coastal sun or strong filtered light.  They want adequate water and are easy to grow.  The garden photo of blossoms is c/o  Queensland Govt. website

Regular price 15g $195
Sale price this size $150

Kahili ginger 5g
Kahili ginger 5g
Kahili ginger leaf
kahili ginger c/o  Queensland Govt. website

 

FARFUGIUM (LIGULARIA) TUSSILANGINEA
AKA FARFUGIUM JAPONICUM GIGANTEUM

THE LEOPARD PLANT
LILY-LIKE, FLAT GREEN LEAVES
YELLOW BLOSSOMS IN FALL
TAKES SUN - LIKES WATER


This is an interesting plant we propagate ourselves from seeds of existing plants.  They form small clusters of shiny green leaf plants that don't get over 18 inches.  The new name (Farfugium giganteum) would lead one to think that the leaves are "huge' but they are not.  Average leaf width is about 8 inches.  Flowers come in the fall are yellow, daisy-like and medium sized.  This species enjoys water and will droop over with too little water.  Then, when given water, they bounce right back.  It's a good "indicator plant" for how well you are watering the garden.  They'll take sun in many areas or part day sun.  In full sun, give them plenty of water.  These plants do sucker and are easy to propagate from divisions. This is a great "filler plant" to put in areas where you want something but don't know what to use.  We have other sizes on sale as well.

Regular price 1 gallon $45
Sale price this size $35

Regular price 5 gallon $85
Sale price 5 gallon $60


 FARFUGIUM (LIGULARIA) TUSSILANGINEA 1 & 5 gallon
Above, one gallon on left, 5g on right
  
Farfugium japonicum
Ligularia 5g
Farfugium japonicum BY rt 

 

 

                            SATURDAY, 30 NOVEMBER - MONDAY, 16 DECEMBER

 

BURRETIKENTIA HAPALA
RARE SINGLE TRUNK PALM FROM NEW CALEDONIA
MEDIUM HEIGHT MATURE


This rare and different single trunk palm is from New Caledonia.  It is being grown by many here.  It gets to a mature height of 20 to 25 feet and has a green trunk and a white crown shaft.  Cold tolerance is somewhere between 25 degrees F. and a freeze.  It is slow growing and, along the coast, takes full sun although many grow it in part day sun.

Regular price band size

Regular price 5 gallon $145

Sale price this size $110

Regular price 15 gallon $245
Sale price 15 gallon $195
 
Burretiokentia hapala 5g
Burretiokentia hapala 15g
Burretiokentia hapala 15g
Burretiokentia hapala

 

CRYOSOPHILA STAURACANTHA
THE STAR PALM, ROOT SPINE PALM
MEDIUM HEIGHT - WHITE BACK TO FAN LEAVES

Medium sized tropical fan palm with prominent white color to the back of the leaves.  Some call this the "Star Palm" because of its brilliant white color and shape overhead.  'It has wide, separated segments.  Mature height 20 feet.  Unusual spine-like roots can develop on the trunk.  Filtered light or part sun is preferred.  Cold hardy to a freeze or perhaps a few degrees lower.  Shown is our 5 gallon size.


Regular price 5 gallon $155
Sale price 5 gallon $115

Regular price 15 gallon $265
Sale price 15 gallon 210



Cryosophila sstauracantha 5gl
Cryosophila stauracantha 15g
Cryosophila stauracantha underside leaf 5g
Cryosophylla stauracntha TS RPS

 

CERATOZAMIA MEXICANA
LUSH GREEN CYCAD FOR FILTERED LIGHT
GREAT BUY ON CONING OR NEAR CONING PLANTS


This tropical appearing green cycad is native to Mexico and has long, arching leaves with wide leaflets.  They prefer filtered light and ample room for the horizontal leaves.  A large old caudex would be 18 inches tall.  Cold hardiness is into the upper teens F.  They also can be grown as a patio plant.  Caudexes on these sale plants are 6 to 7 inches, some in cone.  A second plant photo below shows a female cone.  We have limited numbers available and presently no alternative sizes.

Regular price these 15g 6 to 8 inch caudex, coning size in either sex if known $875
Sales price these coning sized 15 gallon $650    
  

CERATOZAMIA MEXICANA
CERATOZAMIA MEXICANA female cone
Ceratozamia mexicana garden

 

ENCEPHALARTOS EUGENE-MARAISII
VERY RARE BLUE CYCAD FROM TANSVAAL AREA, SOUTH AFRICA
SLOW GROWING, COLLECTABLE, VERY RARE

This very sought after species is slow growing but strikingly beautiful when mature.  It is from the northern part of the country of South Africa.  Leaves are blue to blue-green and keeled.  Mature height in a century is about ten feet.  It wants sun and can be grown by most in our area.  This species is very difficult to find.

Regular price band sized seedlings $125
Sale price these band seedlings $85

Regular price citrus pot size with caudex 2.75 inches $962.50
Sale price citrus pot with 2.75 inches $750

Regular price citrus pot with caudex 2 inches $700
Sale price citrus pot 2 inches $545

Regular price 15 gallon with 4 inch caudex and pups $1400
Sale price this size 15 gallon with 4 inch caudex and pups $1000
(only a few available)


ENCEPHALARTOS EUGENE-MARAISII band
ENCEPHALARTOS EUGENE-MARAISII cit pot 2.75 in
ENCEPHALARTOS EUGENE-MARAISII cit pot 2 in
Encephalartos eugene-maraisii 15g 4 inch with pup
Encephalartos eugene-maraisii

 

CANNA LILY
ARRIVING PRESENTLY
SUMMER BLOOMER
ASSORTED VARIETIES

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.  I have several types/varieties available.  I'm showing three varieties below.  All have stunning blossoms in summer.  The Tropicana is known for its colorful leaves.  Blossom colors on Canna vary from red to pink to apricot to yellow and more.  Be aware that a Canna purchased now in winter will not look its best until growth resumes in spring.  We restock on these in spring.

Regular price 5 gallon Cannas $65
Sale price this size $45


CANNA LILY
CANNA LILY
Canna Ambassador red

 

EPIDENDRON ORCHID
PINK – PURPLE BLOSSOM
REEDSTEM TYPE TERRESTRIAL ORCHID
HARD TO FIND PINK-PURPLE COLOR

The family of Epidendron Orchids are loaded with species/varieties of lots of different colors.  These include pink, purple, orange, red, white and yellow.  But, one of the most vibrant is the pink-purple as shown here.  It is also an easy variety to grow.  We're putting blossoming one gallon purple-pink on sale.  These plants will have tons of reed-like stems, most of which will blossom this summer.  Leaves are thick and small and plants can be divided in the future to easily add to other areas of the garden.  They'll take coastal full sun or strong filtered light.  Some sun is needed for flowering.  You can plant these right in the soil.  They are cold tolerant into the mid-twenties F.  BTW, this color is difficult to find.  You’ll love them in your garden or in a pot.  Limited supply.

Regular price one gallon in blossom $75
Sale price this size in blossom $60
Sale price if not in blossom $50

Regular price five gall $135
Sale price 5 gallon $100


Epidendron Orchid 1g pink-purple in bloom
Epidendron Orchid 1g pink-purple in bloom
Epidendron Orchid 1g pink-purple in bloom
Epidendron Orchid 1g pink-purple in bloom
Epidendron orchid 5g
Epidendron orchid 5g

 

 

                            FRIDAY, 29 NOVEMBER - MONDAY, 16 DECEMBER

 

ALLAGOPTERA ARENARIA
THE SEASHORE OR BEACH PALM
FULL SUN, COLD HARDY, DWARF



The nursery plants shown here are nice one gallon size.  They are about three years old.  This species is native to Brazil and lives near the ocean, often on sandy dunes near beaches.  In general, it is very slow growing.  Mature height height is about six feet.  The leaves are plumose and fluffy.  It is a single trunk species although it has the appearance of being a suckering species.  It loves sun and heat.  If you need a small palm for full sun that you can see over, this is a great species for you.  These 1g are easy to ship in their containers with soil. 

Regular price 5 gallon $145
Sale price 5 gallon $115


Allagoptera arenarium 5g
Allagoptera arenaria garden

 

BECCARIOPHOENIX ALFREDII
THE HIGH PLATEAU COCONUT PALM
RARE AND DIFFERENT MADAGASCAR PALM

Native to Madagascar, this recently discovered species is single trunk, gets to at least 40 feet in many decades and has surprising cold hardiness to the low 20's F.   Leaves are pinnate.  It takes full sun in most areas.  The common name comes from it's resemblance to the true Coconut Palm.  Leaves are green and not armed.  Growth rate is rather fast.  Habitat photo by TS RPS.


Regular price 5 gallon $145
Sale price 5 gallon $110

Regular price 15 gallon $285
Sale price 15 gallon $210

Regular price 25 gallon $675
Sale price 25 gallon $535 (very limited numbers on this size and boxes)

Regular price 36 inch box size $850

Sale price this size $680

 
Beccariophoenix alfrredii 15g
Beccariophoenix alfredii 25g
Beccariophoenix alfredii 36 in box
Beccariophoenix alfredii TS RPS
Beccariophoenix alfredii

 

CERATOZAMIA HILDAE
UNDERSTORY DWARF CYCAD
GROUPING OF LEAFLETS


This is a dwarf green cycad that is native to Mexico.  It is known for grouping of the leaflets.  By this I mean several leaflets on the stem together with a gap before the next group of leaflets.  The individual leaflets are wide.  Plant caudexes never get too large - an 8 to 10 inch would be the biggest you'll see.  They can sucker.  Leaves are green and overall height is rarely over six feet.  They prefer filtered light.  Cold hardy is estimated to be to the low 20's F.  We're putting plants with various sizes caudexes on sale as shown below.  Some are coning size. 

Regular price citrus pot with 3 inch caudex $450
Sale price citrus pot with 3 inches $325

Regular price 25 gallon 30 year old cluster in 25 gallon, caudexes 5,4,4,4 inches & more $2755
Sale price this 25 gallon as shown and described $1995
 

 

Ceratozamia hildae cit pot 3 inches
Ceratozamia hildae 25 cluster 5,4,4,4 inches
Ceratozamia hildae

 

ENCEPHALARTOS CERINUS
DWARF AND FAIRLY RARE GRAY-GREEN CYCAD
NATIVE TO SOUTH AFRICA


This rare and almost extinct miniature cycad is from a single cliff in the KwaZulu-Natal district of South Africa.  It is estimated there are about fifty plants remaining in the wild.  It has blue-green leaves covered with a waxy substance that has a unique smell.  The mature size of this cycad is small with caudexes under a foot and leaves under three feet long.  It is a sun loving species and is cold hardy to the low 20's F.  It never takes up much room. 

Regular price citrus pot size or 5 gallon with 3 inch caudex $600
Sale price citrus pot with 3 inch caudex $465 (2 plants photographed)

Regular price 15 gallon with 5 inch caudex $1000
Sale price 15 gallon with 5 inch caudex $700

Encephalartos cerinus cit pot 3 inches
ENCEPHALARTOS CERINUS cit pot 3 in
Encephalartos cerinus 15g caudex 5 inches

 

AGAVE ATTENUATA
A "DOCTOR SEUSS" PLANT
BLUE-GREEN FOLIAGE
SUPER OLD SPECIMEN PLANTS

We have a limited selection of over ten year old plants with several feet of trunk.  They are in 15 and 20g pots.  The top of the leaves are head height.  The different thing about these plants is their age and the presence of good sized trunks.  They take sun or part sun.  Leaves are blue to blue green.  Cold tolerance is into the twenties F.  The key to producing a tall plant like this is to remove the basal suckers.  If you like these and want one, act soon as we only have a few of these older plants.

Regular price one gallon $45
Sale price one gallon $35

Regular price these old 15 gallon $300

Sale price this size $225

Regular price huge 25g $400
Sale price 25g $300

Agave attenuata 1g
Agave attenuata 15g
Agave attenuata 25g
AGAVE ATTENUATA

 

PLUMERIA TREES
FRAGRANT BLOSSOMS
AN ASSORTMENT OF COLOR COMBINATIONS AND SIZES

Most people are familiar with Plumeria.  They are grown throughout the world.  The main issue is winter cold.  All want sun.  They can usually recover from freeze damage the next year.  But, significant cold kills them.  There are probably a hundred different hybrids made to show off an assortment of color combinations.  We do have available many very nice, outdoor grown and well rooted plants with pink, red, yellow, and other colors.  Photos below are of Plumeria and flowers at the nursery.  We get our plants propagated by a local private Plumaria enthusiast with only the best colors and hybrids.  Availability is limited and changes quickly.     

 
Regular price one gallon $60
Sale price on gallon $45

Regular price 5 gallon $110
Sale price 5 gallon $75


Plumeria red flower
Plumeria yellow flower
Plumeria hot pink 5g
Plumeria 1g
Plumeria pink flower
Plumeria white and yellow flower

 

 

                            TUESDAY, 26 NOVEMBER - MONDAY, 16 DECEMBER

 

ARENGA ENGLERI
THE DWARF SUGAR PALM
SUCKERING PALM - HEIGHT TO TEN FEET

This suckering Asian palm gets to a height of eight to ten feet.  Leaflet tips are jagged and silver underneath.  It also have very fragrant blossoms.  It is a slow growing palm.   It takes about five years to produce a nice 5g.  On the coast, it can take anywhere from full sun to filtered light.  Cold hardiness is about 18 degrees F.  The 5g size is easy to ship.

Regular price 5 gallon $135
Sale price this size $105

Regular price 15 gallon $265
Sale price 15 gallon $210



Arenga engleri 5g
Arenga engleri 15g
Arenga engleri garden

 

DYPSIS LUTESCENS
THE ARECA OR GOLDEN CANE PALM
A GREAT "NEIGHBOR BLOCKING" PALM SPECIES

This suckering medium sized palm is native to various countries including Madagascar, Comoros Islands and Pemba Islands.  It has a shorter stature if you grow it in our area.  Maximal height is usually about 13 to 15 feet, rarely taller.  Trunks are about 2 to 3 inches thick and leaves are green.  There is a yellow color to the leaf bases and leaf stems.  It wants coastal sun or strong filtered light.  Cold hardiness is about 24 degrees F.  In a series, it creates a great botanical barrier that's difficult to see through.  Below are 3 gallon plants but we usually have 7g, 15g and 20g plants available (see below for 20g size).

Regular price squat 15g $265
Sale price squat 15g $210


Dypsis lutescens 15g
Dypsis lutescens garden

 

CYCAS DEBAOENSIS
SUPER RARE RATHER NEWLY INTRODUCED CYCAD FROM CHINA

MULTIPINNATE LEAVES, SMALL CAUDEX, LONG LEAVES

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. 

Regular price band size seedlings $110
Sale price band sized seedlings $75



Cycas debaoenis band
Cycas debaoensis band
Cycas debaoensis    

 

ENCEPHALARTOS FEROX 
OLDER PLANT WITH FULL SET OF LEAVES
MULTIPLE SIZES AND ONE LARGER ACTUAL PLANT ON SALE

This South African cycad is most known for the color of its cones.  Females are red and males are orange or orange-red.  We do not know the sex of this plant as of yet but it should cone within a few years.  Mature these are a medium sized green cycad that doesn't really form trunk.  This species prefers filtered light or a little sun.  Cold hardiness is about 22 degrees F.  Some of these sizes can be mail ordered.  .


Regular price band size $65
Sale price band size $50

Regular price citrus pot with 3.5 inch caudex $402.50
Sale price citrus pot with 3.5 inch caudex $310

Regular price 15 gallon with 7 inch caudex $840
Sale price 15 gallon with 6 inch caudex $640

Regular price 25 gallon with 9.5 inch width and 11.5 inch height $2150
Sale price this actual 25 gallon cycad $1600


ENCEPHALARTOS FEROX  cit pot 3 inches
ENCEPHALARTOS FEROX  15g 6 in
ENCEPHALARTOS FEROX  25g 9.5 x 11.5 inches
Encephalartos ferox in garden red cone

 



AECHMEA BLANCHETIANA

SPECIMEN BROMELIAD FOR SUN

SOME WILL TURN SOMEWHAT ORANGE OR RED OVER TIME
 RARELY SEEN SPECIMEN SIZE


This sought-after Bromeliad is known for its large size and ability to tolerate full coastal sun.  Plants get up to four feet tall with yellow branched flowers that tower over the foliage.  (see photo).  These plants are in 7 or 15 gallon pots, suckering already and ready for acclimation to your garden.  They are huge and rarely seen available in this size.  In sun, these will get red in color.  Some are already very red.  There are yellow and orange forms.  The ones offering are supposed to pick up yellow and red over time.  These provide low profile color for sunny locations.  We have only limited numbers of these rare bromeliads and some are clustering.  Very limited supply currently.

Regular price these older 7 or 15 gallon $225
Sale price this size $175

Regular price 3 or 5 gallon $95
Sale price 3 or 5 gallon $70

Regular price 2 gallon $80
Sale price 2 gallon $60


AECHMEA BLANCHETIANNA YELLOW-GREEN 15G
AECHMEA BLANCHETIANNA RED 5G
AECHMEA BLANCHETIANNA 2G ORANGEADE
AECHMEA BLANCHETIANNA IN GARDEN WITH OTHER PLANTS

 

COLOCASIA ESCULENTE BLACK GOBLET
KEELED SUPER BLACK LEAVES - MATURE HEIGHT FIVE TO SIX FEET
SURPRISINGLY COLD HARDY

This very striking plant has keeled large black leaves held in an upright fashion and cupped as if they could hold water.  Mature height is about head height.  It tolerates sun or part sun and is cold hardy probably into the mid-twenties F.  Colocasia tend to go dormant during the winter so back off on watering.  Severe cold can damper new growth in the spring. 


Regular Price 1 Gallon $55
Sale Price this size $40


COLOCASIA BLACK GOBLET
Colocasia black goblet 1g


                                   MONDAY, 25 NOVEMBER, 2023   
   

BRAHEA CLARA - BLUE FAN PALM, COLD HARDY
TOLERATES HUMIDITY BETTER THAN BRAHEA ARMATA
PHOTOS COMPARING THESE TWO BRAHEAS
FROM TIME TO TIME THIS SPECIES AVAILABLE


Brahea clara is native to Sonora, Mexico.  It is closely related to Brahea armata that is most commonly seen in Baja California but also found in Northwestern Mexico.  The latter likes dry, desert conditions.  In contrast, Brahea clara tolerates growing in more humid areas as might be seen in Texas or Florida.  The first two rows of photos are of the plants we're offering.  The nice blue specimen photo is c/o Cloudforest.com website.  Some argue that Brahea clara doesn't deserve a "species" status and is rather a natural hybrid of armata with brandegei. 

So you can tell the difference between these two palm, I am comparing the two in text and pictures.  Note that the last two rows of photos compare these two "species" next to each other fashion.  If you have what you think is Brahea clara but aren't sure, these pictures should help you figure it out.  Remember, both like full hot sun.  Brahea clara is much faster growing.

COMPARISON BRAHEA CLARA AND BRAHE ARMATA


1.  Petiole Color:  The most striking difference is that the leaf stem of the Brahea clara are more of a green color compared to the blue of armata.

2. 
Presence of hairs on the petioles:  The Brahea clara leaf stems are clean and smooth.  There are none of the dorsal petiole hairs you see on the Brahea armata.  Rather, clara are smooth and shiny.  As shown below, both sides of the Brahea armata leaf stem are hairy, making them a rough surface and more of a brown-blue in color.

3. 
Shape and Arrangement of the spines:  You'll see that the teeth on the clara are more irregular, sometimes wide and different in spine shape.  The armata are repetitive and regular. 

4. 
Length of the petiole:  Although not shown well here, the length of the petiole of Brahea clara (trunk to leaf) is longer than Brahea armata, giving the former a more open look.

Of note, most of the photos for comparison in the last two rows of pictures were take at a private garden in Encinitas, CA. 

 

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Brahea clara Brahea clara Brahea clara
Brahea clara Brahea clara by cloudforest.com

Photos comparing petioles of Brahea clara with Brahea armata.  
   
Brahea clara
All photos this row of Brahea clara
Brahea clara Brahea clara
Brahea armata
All photos this row of Brahea armata
Brahea armata Brahea armata

 

DIOON ANGUSTIFOLIUM
FORTY YEAR OLD SPECIMEN
NEEDLE LIKE LEAFLETS
LOVES SUN, HEAT & IS VERY COLD HARDY

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

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

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

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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 $550
TEN DAY SPECIAL 20 GALLON SIZE $450


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Bismarckia nobilis 20g Bismarckia nobilis 20g Bismarckia nobilis 20g
Bismarckia nobilis Bismarckia nobilis Bismarckia nobilis

 

WALLICHIA DISTICHA
SINGLE TRUNK, LEAVES IN ONE PLANE


A VERY INTERESTING AND PECULIAR PALM
PROBABLY AVAILABLE NOWHERE ELSE
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 GALLON SIZE

This is an unusual palm that has all of its leaves in a single plane.  That is to say from the front, it is a fairly large, "Caryota-appearing" palm tree.  But, looking from the side, it is narrow and you can hardly see it.  The dictionary definition of "distichous" is:  "Arranged in two vertical rows on opposite sides of an axis: distichous leaves. "  In this case, the trunk of the palm is the axis.  

This species is native to the Himalaya Mountains in Asia, spreading from northern India across to northern Thailand.  There it grows at altitudes of up to 4000 feet.  Because of it's heritage and as you might guess, it does have some cold hardiness and can easily be grown in many areas of Southern California.  It tolerates temperatures down to about the mid to upper twenties F.  It prefers full sun.  Mature height is about 30 feet.  Usually this species is single trunk, but in the wild suckering specimens are found.  This is not to confuse it with another suckering species, Wallichia densiflora,  which is always a clustering species.  

Wallichia could be confused with Arenga and Caryota, both of which are also from the same part of the world.  All have leaflets that have jagged or toothed apical ends as shown here.  All also go through a flowering process that begins at the upper trunk and works its way down the trunk over time.  And, all have stems that die after suckering.  When there is only one stem (as with this species), the tree will die after it flowers.  Seeds of Wallichia disticha are very small as shown here.  The back sides of Wallichia and Arenga leaflets are silver whereas Caryotas are green on the back side.  This helps in identifying the genus.  Trunks of Wallichia disticha are also covered with dense brown fibers as shown here. 


We have very limited numbers of this rare species for sale.  For someone who likes different species, this one is for you.  But, we only have a few of the 15 gallon available.  

REGULAR PRICE 15G $275

TEN DAY SPECIAL 5G SIZE $245


Remember to mention this Special to get your discount.


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WALLICHIA DISTICHA Wallichia disticha Wallichia disticha

 

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.


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

 

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 $235

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VEITCHIA WININ 15g VEITCHIA WININ 15g VEITCHIA WININ 15g
Veitchia winin garden Veitchia winin garden Veitchia winin garden

 

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

 

 

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

 

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 

 

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 growing 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.

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

  

COPERNICIA PRUNIFERA
THE CARNAUBA WAX PALM

  

WATER CONSERVING - COLD HARDY - LOVES HEAT AND SUN
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON SIZE

This species is native to Brazil and is a single trunk fan palm with a not too large crown of leaves that are green in color.  Sometimes they'll be blue-green.  Overall height can get over fifty feet but it’s more common to see them shorter.  Old leaf bases can be adherent to the trunk as a petticoat as shown in a photo below.  Economically, the leaves of this species produce a wax that makes carnauba wax.  The latter is marketed for various usages including car and shoe wax.  This palm wants heat and sun and is cold hardy to at least the lower 20's F.  We are offering our 5g plants on sale.

REGULAR PRICE 5 GALLON $135
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON $110

Remember, mention this Special!


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

   

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

 

RHOPALOSTYLIS CHEESEMANII
BEAUTIFUL GREEN CROWN SHAFTED PALM

 

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


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

REGULAR PRICE 5 GALLON $145
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $120


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

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

 

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. 

REGULAR PRICE 2 GALLON $80
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS RARE PALM IN 2 GALLON SIZE $70


Remember:  Limited numbers and mention this Blog Only Special to get this price.


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Chamaedorea schippii Chamaedorea schippii Chamaedorea schippii

 

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



FULL HOT SUN - EXTREMELY COLD HARDY 
TEN DAY SPECIAL ONE GALLON JUVENILE 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.  The plants on special here are one gallon plants.  They'd be easy to ship for mail order customers.  On occasion we do offer larger sizes.   
 
REGULAR PRICE 1 GALLON $70

TEN DAY SPECIAL 1 GALLON $60


Remember: Mention this Special for your discount. 


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CHAMAEROPS CERIFERA 1G CHAMAEROPS CERIFERA 1G CHAMAEROPS CERIFERA 1G
CHAMAEROPS CERIFERA 5g CHAMAEROPS CERIFERA CHAMAEROPS CERIFERA
CHAMAEROPS CERIFERA 15g Chamaerops cerifera CHAMAEROPS CERIFERA TS RPS

 

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

TEN DAY SPECIAL ON ONE GALLON SIZE

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 very shippable sized one gallon plants which we’re putting on Special.  

REGULAR PRICE ONE GALLON $65
TEN DAY SPECIAL THESE ONE GALLON $50

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Trachycarpus fortunei 1g Trachycarpus fortunei 1g Trachycarpus fortunei 1g
Trachycarpus fortunei Balboa Park San Diego Trachycarpus fortunei Balboa Park San diego Trachycarpus fortunei San Diego

 

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 - 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 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. 


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Coccothrinax barbadensis band Coccothrinax barbadensis band Coccothrinax barbadensis band
Coccothrinax barbadensis  Coccothrinax barbadensis  Coccothrinax barbadensis

 

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 and HAVE SEEDLINGS website

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Dypsis albofarinosa 1g Dypsis albofarinosa 1g Dypsis albofarinosa 1g Alma
Dypsis farinosa A1 PACSOA Dypsis albofarinosa care of HAVE SEEDLings Website Dypsis albofarinosa A1 PACSOA

   

LICUALA SPINOSA
SUCKERING FILTERED LIGHT FAN PALM


EXOTIC WHEN WELL GROWN
TEN DAY SPECIAL BAND SIZED SEEDLINGS


 FACTS ABOUT LICUALA SPINOSA

Common Names:

Spiny Licuala palm, Mangrove Fan Palm

ID:

2181

Locality:

Southeast Asia

Cold Hardiness:

26º F.

Trunk Type:

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

Leaf Type:

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

Suckering/Solitary:

Suckering (multiple trunks).

Maintenance:

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

Speed of growth:

Slow

Height:

Approximately 8 feet

Soil requirements:

Rich soil with good drainage.

Sun requirements:

Shade or filtered light.

General Description:

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

Further Data:

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


REGULAR PRICE BAND SIZE $65
TEN DAY SPECIAL BAND SIZE $55
(Note:  these are a simply ship for mail order)


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

  

ENCEPHALARTOS ITURIENSIS
SUPER RARE CENTRAL AFRICAN CYCAD


LONG UPRIGHT GREEN LEAVES
TEN DAY SPECIAL TALL 15 GALLON PLANT

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

The photos below show a 15 gallon plant with long leaves and an 8 inch caudex.  It is shown in the first seven photos below.  We are putting this actual plant on sale.  Remember, it’s very difficult to find this species, especially with size.  We may have a few smaller plants in stock. 

REGULAR PRICE THIS ACTUAL PLANT $1600
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS ACTUAL PLANT $1295

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.


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

 

ENCEPHALARTOS ALTENSTEINII
LARGER GREEN CYCAD FROM SO AFRICA

 

FULL CROWN OF LEAVES - HUSKY TRUNK
TEN DAY SPECIAL OLDER 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.  They are 3 years old and have 4 to 5 leaves.  These are easy to ship within the U.S.

REGULAR PRICE THESE OLDER BAND SIZE $75
TEN DAY SPECIAL PRICE THESE SEEDLING $65


Encephalartos altensteinii band Encephalartos altensteinii band Encephalartos altensteinii band
Encephalartos altensteinii band Encephalartos altensteinii band Encephalartos altensteinii band
Encephalartos altensteinii Encephalartos altensteinii Encephalartos altensteinii

 

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

 

ENCEPHALARTOS NATALENSIS
MEDIUM SIZED GREEN CYCAD 


NATIVE TO SOUTH AFRICA

TEN DAY SPECIAL GREAT LANDSCAP READY 15 GALLON

This is a South African cycad species that has green leaves and makes a medium sized
adult plant.  By this I mean you, over several decades, will get a plant with perhaps 4 feet of
trunk.  It's crown width is about 8 feet.  It likes full sun and heat unless you are in a desert
locality.  It is a quick grower and has cold tolerance to the low 20's F.  It can go even to lower temperatures if you give it some cold protection.  It is also known to be a reliable and relatively fast growing cycad.  This is a mainstay species for any cycad garden.   We’re offering a 15 gallon with a caudex of 6 inches on sale with our End of The Summer Sale.  This plant can be mail ordered.  If this plant sells, we have others of similar size available as well as smaller and larger sizes.

REGULAR PRICE THIS ACTUAL 15 GALLON CYCAD $720
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS ATUAL 15 GALLON CYCAD $650

Encephalartos natalensis 15g caudex 6 inches Encephalartos natalensis 15g caudex 6 inches Encephalartos natalensis 15g caudex 6 inches
Encephalartos natalensis 15g caudex 6 inches Encephalartos natalensis 15g caudex 6 inches Encephalartos natalensis 15g caudex 6 inches
Encephalartos natalensis Encephalartos natalensis Encephalartos natalensis

  

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

 

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

 

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 $55
TEN DAY SPECIAL $45

Mention this special for your Discount.


 
 

Spanish Moss Spanish Moss in tree Spanish Moss in Tree2
Spanish Moss Alma Spanish moss  Spanish moss mounted 

   

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 $35

TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON $65

 

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

 

 

                                         FRIDAY, 22 NOVEMBER, 2023  

CARYOTA GIGAS
"THAI MOUNTAIN GIANT", "KING KONG PALM", "BLACK STEM FISHTAIL"


COMPARISON WITH
CARYOTA URENS

Yes, this beautiful large palm from northern Thailand has been given a lot of common names.  I'm showing you today some boxed size plants of this species.  We also have 15g for sale.  But, I thought I'd make a few points about this plant that you may not know and make some comparisons to Caryota urens:

•It has an extremely thick fat trunk that can get up to three feet wide (see last photo).  This is much thicker than C. urens.
•Trunk height in Southern California is hardly ever over 35 feet, less than most of us expected.  C. urens can get over 60 feet with ease.
• It appears to tolerate full sun better than C. urens.  By this I mean it has less brown tipping on the leaflets
• It appears to have a shorter life span than expected, often blossoming in less than 15 years. This is less than C. urens.
• It has very wide and long leaves, up to fifteen feet in length and provides good shade underneath.  Caryota urens' leaves are smaller but still quite large.
• It is not as cold hardy as C. urens and will burn in the low 20's F.  But, most plants will survive and return from temperatures of 20 degrees f.
• It is quick growing but does not put on vertical height as fast as Caryota urens.
• If your plant doesn't look good, it's probably from your lack of giving it adequate water (if there's no cold burn)
• It is the most popular Fishtail Palm presently.  In the past, before this species introduction, C. urens was the most popular.  I think people really like the leaves and leaflet shape..

Presently we have a limited supply of smaller plants of this species.  Occasionally we get in 25 gallon or boxed  sizes.  Nursery & garden photos shown here are only of Caryota gigas.

Caryota gigas Caryota gigas Caryota gigas
Caryota gigas Caryota gigas Caryota gigas
Caryota gigas garden Caryota gigas garden
Caryota gigas leaf Caryota gigas Caryota gigas

 

CYCADS WITH UPRIGHT LEAVES
RARE NURSERY SPECIMENS OF GOOD SIZE


CYCADS AT NURSERY - 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.  Of coursse, be aware that some specimens below may have sold by the time you inquire or visit us. 


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 24 inch box
Encephalartos kisambo
at Nursery
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


VEITCHIA ARECINA
EXOTIC MEDIUM TO TALL PINNATE SUN PALM


CAN BE GROWN IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
RARE SPECIES - SELDOM SEE FOR SALE
END OF SUMMER SALE SINGLE 25 GALLON SIZE

We have only a few of single 25 gallon plants of this species.  They are starting to put on good height.  Inherently, this is a single trunk, crown shafted pinnate palm native to Vanuatu, Fiji and Tonga.  In the wild, plants get to over 75 feet tall.  In So California it is more typical to see one to 30 to 40 feet.  They have a light colored crown shaft, speckled dark or black color near the inner crown area and sometimes on the leaf stems.  Leaves are six to eight feet long and leaflet tips are pointed or slightly blunted.  The trunk is narrow for a tall palm.  Shown here is the 25 gallon singles that we’re putting on sale.  There are quite a few people who are growing this species in the coastal strip in our area.   

REGULAR PRICE 25 GALLON SINGLE $550
TEN DAY SPECIAL 25 GALLON SIZE SINGLES $465
 

Veitchia arecina single 25g Veitchia arecina single 25g Veitchia arecina single 25g
Veitchia arecina single 25g Veitchia arecina single 25g Veitchia arecina single 25g
VEITCHIA ARECINA  VEITCHIA ARECINA  VEITCHIA ARECINA 

 

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

WE USUALLY CAN OFFER NICE 15 GALLON SIZE
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.  If our 15 gallons sell out, many times we can acquire more.  And, we may be a few larger plants.

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

We tend to sell out of these quickly but often can re-order in some more if this happens. 


Blutia capitata odorata 15g blue Blutia capitata odorata 15g blue Blutia capitata odorata 15g blue
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

 

KING PALM
ARCHONTOPHOENIX CUNNINGHAMIANA



MEDIUM TO TALL, FULL OR PART DAY SUN
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 GALLON SINGLES, DOUBLES OR TRIPLES – SUN GROWN

The popular King Palm is also known as the Piccabeen Palm or Bangalow palm.  It is native to several areas in Australia.  It can in habitat get to sixty feet tall, but in Southern California is usually not over 40 feet tall.  It is crown shafted with a gray trunk.  The crown shaft is green with some brown speckled areas.  Leaf length is 8 to 10 feet.  It is not particularly rare.  Other species of King Palms are.  (we grow them all).  Ramenta is present on the back of the leaflets, a hallmark of this species.  Cold tolerance is about 25 degrees F.  The plants below on Special are fairly tall triple 15 gallon plants.  These plants have seen some coastal sun and should be ready to plant in most areas.  We have a limited number available. 

REGULAR PRICE 15 GALLON TRIPLES $185
TEN DAY SPECIAL PRICE 15 GALLON TRIPLES $160


Mention this Blog Only Special at the time of purchase for this discounted price.  We do have other sizes for sale.


Archontophoenix cunninghamiana multiple 15g Archontophoenix cunninghamiana multiple 15g Archontophoenix cunninghamiana multiple 15g
Archontophoenix cunninghamiana multiple 15g Archontophoenix cunninghamiana multiple 15g Archontophoenix cunninghamiana multiple 15g
Archontophoenix cunninghamiana Archontophoenix cunninghamiana Archontophoenix cunninghamiana

 

CHAMAEDOREA WOODSONIANA
TALL, THICK TRUNK, BEAUTIFUL GREEN PINNATE PALM

 

DOES BEST IN SHADE – STUNNINGLY BEAUTIFUL
TEN DAY SPECIAL ON 15 GALLON SIZE

This is a very large, single trunk species that is native to a long range, spanning from Mexico into the northern parts of South America.  It is very sought after by enthusiasts and is known as one of the tallest of all Chamaedoreas - reaching heights of possibly over forty feet.  The trunk has a prominent crownshaft and is four inches thick or more.  It's leaves are four to five feet long with a prominent petiole.  Leaf color is a deep green and, in cross section, the leaves are slightly keeled.  In Southern California, this species prefers shade or a bit of sun.  It has been said that this species cannot take a freeze.  More recent reports suggest this species can tolerate temperatures into the upper 20's F.  It is known to be growing in the San Francisco Bay area.  It is a quick grower and sometimes the base of the trunk is swollen.  Shown is our 15g size on sale.  We have limited numbers available.

REGULAR PRICE 15 GALLON $275
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 GALLON $240

Note:  We only have a few available and they’ll be gone soon.

 
Chamaedorea woodsoniana Chamaedorea woodsoniana Chamaedorea woodsoniana
Chamaedorea woodsoniana Chamaedorea woodsoniana Chamaedorea woodsoniana
Chamaedorea woodsoniana Chamaedorea woodsoniana Chamaedorea woodsoniana

 

CHAMBEYRONIA MACROCARPA
THE FLAME THROWER PALM
NEW RED EMERGING LEAF


DARK GREEN CROWN SHAFT
SPECIAL 5 GALLON SIZE

What good fortune is it that New Caledonia can claim to be the home of all Chambeyronia.  Included is this species, C. macrocarpa.  It is a slow growing, pinnate, crown shafted palm that gets to a height of about 30 feet.  It has a dark green to green-black crown shaft.  Compare this to C. hookeri above with it's yellow crown shaft.  Leaves are wide, thick and leathery to the touch.  With good culture, maybe you can get three new leaves a year.  About one in twenty plants fail to throw a new red leaf - rather, it remains green.  This is just bad luck and there's no way to predict which will do this.  Shown here are 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 $125


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

 
CHAMBEYRONIA MACROCARPA CHAMBEYRONIA MACROCARPA CHAMBEYRONIA MACROCARPA
Chambeyronia macrocarpa garden Chambeyronia macrocarpa garden TS at RPS Chambeyronia macrocarpa garden

 

CHAMBEYRONIA HOOKERI
THE BLONDE FLAMETHROWER PALM



GORGEOUS PALM FROM NEW CALEDONIA
USUALLY HAVE NICE NEW PURPLE-RED LEAF
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON SIZE

Shown is a nice example of a 5 gallon size of Chambeyronia hookeri with its blonde colored crown shaft.  I’ve found that this species throws just as red (sometimes even more intense) new leaf compared to Chambeyronia macrocarpa.  This species is hard to find.  It is different in appearance from the dark green crown shafted form seen on C. macrocarpa.  Here's some facts about this species:

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

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

We have very limited numbers available of this species and also have a few 15 gallon size.  Of course, not all will have a red new leaf at this time.  Mention this Special at the time of purchase for this discounted price.  The crown shaft photo below is by TS at RPS and the new red leaf by the roof is by D.L.


Chambeyronia hookeri 5g Chambeyronia hookeri 5g Chambeyronia hookeri 5g
Chambeyronia hookeri 5g Chambeyronia hookeri 5g Chambeyronia hookeri 5g
Chambeyronia hookeri TS RPS Chambeyronia hookeri 5g Chambeyronia hookeri 5g

  

CHAMAEDOREA COSTARICANA
ONE OF THE BEST BAMBOO PALMS


EASY TO GROW - A GREAT INTERIOR PALM 
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON SIZE


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

Below I'm showing in the first six photos the 5g size which we’re putting on sale.  This size can be mail ordered no problem.

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

Remember:  Mention this Special for this Blog Only discounted price.  

Chamaedorea costaricana 5g Chamaedorea costaricana 5g Chamaedorea costaricana 5g
Chamaedorea costaricana 5g Chamaedorea costaricana 5g Chamaedorea costaricana 5g
Chamaedorea costaricana Chamaedorea costaricana at Nursery Chamaedorea costaricana

 

BUTIA PARAGUAYENSIS
BLUE-GREEN BUTIA FROM SOUTH AMERICA

 

ARCHING LEAVES – MEDIUM HEIGHT
TEN DAY SPECIAL NICE 5 GALLON SIZE


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

REGULAR PRICE 5 GALLON $135
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON $120


Butia paraguayensis 5g Butia paraguayensis 5g Butia paraguayensis 5g
Butia paraguayensis 5g Butia paraguayensis 5g Butia paraguayensis 5g
Butia paraguayensis ts rps Butia paraguayensis Butia paraguayensis

 

ARENGA PINNATA
THE SUGAR PALM



SINGLE TRUNK, FIBROUS TRUNK
TEN DAY SPECIAL 2 GALLON SIZE

As many of you know, Arengas are usually suckering palms.  But, there are several single trunk species.  Arenga pinnata is one of these.  It is felt to be native to Indonesia and is a large palm.  It is a pinnate palm with a fibrous trunk made from woven fibers.  Overall height is forty to fifty feet and the trunk gets to a diameter of two feet.  The leaves are held upright and can be over twenty feet long.  The leaflets, like all Arenga, has jagged terminal ends.  

This is a monocarpic species and will die when the plant flowers.  Other suckering Arenga has new trunks to replace dying flowering trunks.  But, since this species has only one trunk, like a Caryota it will be gone a few years after the flowers appear.  The Sugar Palm is a full sun species with cold tolerance into the mid-twenties F.  Shown here is a 15g nursery plant and photos of mature specimens.  We also have 5g for sale.  Note the woven material on the trunk.  It is very interesting to see in person.  We are putting nice 2 gallon starter plants on sale.

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


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

ARENGA PINNATA ARENGA PINNATA ARENGA PINNATA
ARENGA PINNATA ARENGA PINNATA ARENGA PINNATA
Arenga pinnata garden Arenga pinnata leaf Arenga pinnata trunk detail

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 ordered.

REGULAR PRICE ONE GALLON SINGLES $70
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE SINGLES $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

  

ARENGA AUSTRALASICA
THE AUSTRALIAN ARENGA PALM


CAN TOLERATE SOME COLD
TEN DAY SPECIAL ONE GALLON SIZE


This is a suckering pinnate palm that is native to various areas in Queensland, AU.  It gets to a height of ten to twelve feet, have fibrous trucks, suckers and has leaves six feet long with green dorsal sides and silver underneath. It does form a clump.  It prefers filtered light or some sun.  It can tolerate a freeze but not temperatures into the mid-twenties F.  At our nursery outdoors they've done fine.  We have limited number of one gallon plants that we’re putting on Sale.  These would be simple to mail order

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


Arenga australasica 1g Arenga australasica 1g Arenga australasica 1g
Arenga australasica 1g Arenga australasica 1g Arenga australasica 1g
Arenga australasica Arenga australasica Arenga australasica

 

 

ENCEPHALARTOS MUNCHII
A RARE CENTRAL AFRICAN CYCAD


BLUE – GREEN SPINY LEAFLETS
SUPER DIFFICULT TO FIND
TEN DAY SPECIAL BAND SIZE PLANTS

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 band sized seedlings on sale.  They are supposed to be the blue form (from blue parents) but need age and sun to show the blue.  These are easy to mail order, weather permitting.

REGULAR PRICE BAND SIZE $85
TEN DAY SPECIAL BAND SIZE $72.50


Encephalartos munchii Encephalartos munchii Encephalartos munchii
Encephalartos munchii Encephalartos munchii Encephalartos munchii

  

ENCEPHALARTOS TRANSVENOSUS
THE MODJADJI CYCAD
LARGE SOUTH AFRICAN CYCAD SPECIES


GREEN LEAVES - QUICK GROWING

TEN DASY SPECIAL 15 GALLON SIZE

Shown here below are 15 gallon sized plants of a larger green South African cycad that, in the ground, makes a magnificent specimen cycad.  Encephalartos transvenosus gets enormous with trunks over 20 feet tall.  It is native to the Modjadji Forest area of South Africa.  Leaves are six to eight feet long and leaflets are shiny, dark green with some glaucous faint hairs on the leaflets.  This is not a small cycad and needs plenty of room to grow and trunk out.  It makes a big show.  The plants on special below are in the 15 gallon size with caudexes of 4 to 5 inches – age 8 to 10 years.  They can be easily shipped within the U.S. but would require a large box.   See first four photos.  This size is shown in the first six photos below.  Following are photos of garden plants.  The eight photo shows cycads with about 15 feet of trunk.  Of course, this will take a century or two to achieve.  This is a full sun species along the coast with a cold tolerance is 22 degrees F.

REGULAR PRICE 15 GALLON THIS SIZE $600
TEN DAY SPECIAL PRICE THIS SIZE PLANT & CONTAINER $
485


Encephalartos transvenosus 15g 4-5 inches Encephalartos transvenosus 15g 4-5 inches Encephalartos transvenosus 15g 4-5 inches
Encephalartos transvenosus 15g 4-5 inches Encephalartos transvenosus 15g 4-5 inches Encephalartos transvenosus 15g 4-5 inches
Encephalartos transvenosus Encephalartos transvenosus Encephalartos transvenosus


ENCEPHALARTOS WHITELOCKII
LARGER CENTRAL AFRICAN CYCAD WITH LONG UPRIGHT LEAVES

 


FAST GROWING  - EXTREMELY POPULAR AND SOUGHT AFTER CYCAD

TEN DAY SPECIAL 5G SIZE

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 5 gallon size with caudexes of about 4 inches.  If a given plant is more or less than 4 inch caudex size, sale price would be adjusted.  We have other sizes as well, both larger and possibly smaller.  The third row of photos shows garden plants and the last row shows other Nursery 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 as sun-tolerant as many of the South African species.  Cold tolerance is into the low 20's F.

REGULAR PRICE 5 GALLON WITH 4 INCH CAUDEX $700
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON WITH 4 INCH CAUDEX $600

Note:  for those on a budget, most likely we have smaller sizes or plants available - which cost less.


Encephalartos whitelockii 5g 4 inches Encephalartos whitelockii cit pot 4 inches Encephalartos whitelockii cit pot 4 inches
Encephalartos whitelockii cit pot 4 inches Encephalartos whitelockii 5g 4 inches Encephalartos whitelockii cit pot 4 inches
Encephalartos whitelockii Encephalartos whitelockii Encephalartos whitelockii
Encephalartos whitelockii Encephalartos whitelockii Encephalartos whitelockii

   

PINSTRIPE GINGER
DWARF GINGER WITH WHITE ON GREEN STRIPED LEAVES



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

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


REGULAR PRICE 15 GALLON $195

TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 GALLON $175


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

 

BRACHYCHITON RUPESTRIS
INTERESTING THICK TRUNK TROPICAL TREE



SNAKESKIN TEXTURED TRUNK
TEN DAY SPECIAL TALL 25 GALLON TREE


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

TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS TREE $400


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

 

PLATYCERIUM BIFURCATUM
THE STAGHORN FERN 



EPIPHYTIC FERN FOR GROWING ON TREE TRUNKS, WALLS OR POSTS
OVER MANY YEARS FORMS A LARGE CLUSTER OF PLANTS
TEN DAY SPECIAL WOOD MOUNTED GOOD SIZED PLANTS

 This species is different than the Moosehorn Fern shown on our last post.  It is native to Australia.  The leaves tend to be protruding out from the shield and branch or bifurcate.  They are green in color and form spores on the underside of the leaves.  Like the Moosehorn, you have to not let them go dry. Make sure you water them as if it was rain – from above so the water goes behind the shield.   The plant shown is about five years old and has two growth points.  I.e.,  it’s developing multiple areas where the antler-like leaves will appear.  It is mounted on wood.  This sized has a hook on the back for hanging.  Or, they can be attached to a tree trunk or branch as shown below.  Also, give them some soluble fertilizer from time to time. I've even heard they like old bananas.  They'd be hard to ship but it can be done. This species likes filtered light or a little sun.  It's cold hardy probably into the upper twenties F.  The garden photos show plants on trees or a fence with a few shots of larger specimens we've had the the Nursery.  These can be mail ordered, but it takes a huge box and therefore is not cheap to mail.

TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE STAGHORN $100


Staghorn Fern Mounted Staghorn Fern Mounted Staghorn Fern Mounted
Staghorn Fern Mounted Staghorn Fern Mounted Staghorn Fern Mounted
Staghorn Fern ON TREE Staghorn Fern Staghorn Fern
Staghorn Fern Staghorn Fern Staghorn Fern

  

ALOCASIA CAL-ODORA
THE MINIATURE ELEPHANT EAR
NEVER OVER ABOUT THREE FEET TALL



TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON SIZE

Customers often shy away from the regular Elephant Ear 
Alocasia because of it's potential size of up to eight feet with huge leaves.  There is even one species that gets super tall and almost takes over the garden.  But, what I'm showing you here (Alocasia Cal-Odora) is a true dwarf with plants that never get much above your knees.  The leaves are a foot wide and color is green.  They are an ideal plant where you want a low profile companion plant to cover the garden floor.

This species can take full coastal sun or part day sun and filtered light in all areas.  They do like and respond to water.  We sell a ton of these but do have limited supplies of five and fifteen gallon plants.  We often put them on sale for reduced prices.  When people see how they perform they often come back for more.  In the firsts six photos below I’m showing the 5 gallon on sale.  I’m showing a photo of a larger 15 gallon which is also available.  Also, we offer super unusual and different types of Alocasia, so if you are a tropical plant freak, come and see us.  I’d say right now we have about ten different species or hybrids of Alocasia. 

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


Alocasia cal-odora 5g Alocasia cal-odora 5g Alocasia cal-odora 5g
Alocasia cal-odora 5g Alocasia cal-odora 5g Alocasia cal-odora 5g
Alocasia cal-odora 15g Alocasia cal-odora in gardenl Alocasia cal-odora garden

 

ALTERNATHEA PARTYTIME
DWARF COLORFUL SPECIES


RED AND GREEN LEAVES
TEN DAY SPECIAL ON OLDER ONE GALLON


This hybrid ornamental plant appeals to those who like color in the garden.  It only gets to about 2 feet tall and two feet wide and can tolerate good filtered light or sun.  The leaves are green with prominent pink-red mixed color as shown below.  They can be pruned to make a fuller plant and are not that difficult to grow.  They tolerate a freeze.  The one gallon on special are older plants and ready for planting.

REGULAR PRICE THIS SIZE 1 GALLON $45
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE 1 GALLON $35


Alternathea partytime Alternathea partytime
Alternathea partytime Alternathea partytime  

  

 

                                         WEDNESDAY, 20 NOVEMBER, 2023   

CHRISTMAS DAY - PALM & TROPICAL PLANT EXCURSION


AROUND SAN DIEGO, CA
UNUSUAL SPECIES - TREES IN FLOWER
LOTS OF DIFFERENT PALMS


A few years my wife and I were sort of bored come mid-Christmas day.  No family visitors - All by ourselves.  So, off we went to do one of our favorite things.  That is - driving around looking for unusual plant species.  We do this from time to time.  Our local Royal poinciana has been forming mature seed pods, so that was a great starting point.  From there we went to Balboa Park to photograph some nice palms.  Then, area by area we worked our way to Mission Bay Park near San Diego Bay.  I'm sharing some photos of great species that may interest you.  I particular focused on Brahea edulis (which does super well here) and a stand of Livistona decipiens (decora) in fruit.  Included are some nice succulent trees and some flowering trees still with blossoms in December.  Also shown below are a few nice palm species.  All in alphabetical order.  This is just meant to be a photographic presentation.

Archontophoenix sp. probably purpurea
Archontophoenix purpurea, Balboa Park
Bauhinia variegate in blossom december
Bauhinia variegata in blossom
Bauhinia variegata blossm pink December
Bauhinia variegata in blossom
Brachychiton rupestris SD
Brachychiton rupestrisut
Brachychiton rupestris SD
Brachychiton rupestris
Brahea armata juvenile sd
Brahea armata juvenile
Brahea edulis SD
Brahea edulis, fruiting
Brahea edulis SD
Brahea edulis, fruiting
Brahea edulis SD trunk
Brahea edulis, close up of rough trunk
Caryota gigas juvenile
Caryota gigas, not mature size
Caryota gigas leaf
Caryota gigas
Cordyline fruiticosa red full sun SD
Coryline fruiticosa in full sun
Crinum amabile purple Queen Emma
Crinum amabile - Queen Emma Lily
Crinum amabile
Crinum amabile - Queen Emma Lily
Dasylirion longissimum
Dasylirion longissimum
Dracena draco
Dracena draco
Dracena draco fruit
Dracena draco fruit
Dracena draco
Dracena draco
Dypsis lutescens
Dypsis lutescens Balboa Park S.D.
Howea forsteriana triple
Howea forsteriana triple
Hibiscus tree pink
Hibiscus in December flower
Hibiscus tree pink
Hibiscus in December flower
Hyphanae species
Hyphanae species
Jubaea chilensis
Jubaea chilensis
Jubaea chilensis
Jubaea chilensis
Livistona decipiens decora
Livistona decipiesn - decora
Livistona decipiens decora
Livistona decipiesn - decora
Livistona decipiens decora
Livistona decipiesn - decora
Livistona decipiens - decora
Livistona decipiens
Livistona decipiens decora
Livistona decipiesn - decora
Papaya in fruit December
Papaya with December fruit
Papaya in fruit
Papaya with December fruit
Phoenix reclinata
Phoenix reclinata
Phoenix reclinata
Phoenix reclinata
Sabal palmetto
Sabal aplmetto
Sabal palmetto
Sabal palmetto
Staghorn Fern in tree
Staghorn Fern in tree
Staghorn Fern in tree
Staghorn Fern in tree
Trithrinax acanthicoma
Trithrinax acanthicoma
Trithrinax acanthicoma
Trithrinax acanthicoma
Trithrinax acanthicoma
Trithrinax acanthicoma
Tropical garden
Tropical Garden JW
Veitchia species
Veitchia species
Veitchia species
Veitchia species
Veitchia species in fruit
Veitchia species

Washingtonia robusta, old and tall along street
Washingtonia stand in distance
Washingtonia robusta telephoto from 2 miles
Mitzi with Jubaea
Mitzi, my wife, palm spotter next to Jubaea

 

BURRETIOKENTIA HAPALA
AN EXOTIC NEW CALEDONIAN PALM FOR SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

 

DROP DEAD GORGEOUS
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 GALLON SIZE

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

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

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

REGULAR PRICE 15 GALLON SIZE $265
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 GALLON SIZE $240

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

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

 

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 ten years old in a 25g pot.

REGULAR PRICE 15G MULTIPLES $245
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15G MULTIPLES $220

You get this discount when you mention our Blog Only Special.  BTW, that huge 25 gallon plant, the mature one with seeds, is also for sale.

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

 

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 characteristics of Bismarckia is the blue color to the leaves. But, there is a green variety on the island of Madagascar.  At another location, there is an endemic green Bismarckia known as the  "Mayotte Island" form.  There is very little published about these green forms of the Bismarck Palm.  It likes sun and is probably cold hardy into the low 20's F.  Most feel it's not quite as cold hardy as the blue form.  On these green Bismarckias, often you'll see red in the leaf stem or a hint of it on the leaves.  Of course, this is a full sun palm.  This is a very rare palm to find as everyone seeks out the blue type.  But, we have this more rare green form and have found they are showing nice cold hardiness to the low 20's F.  The plant shown below is about twelve years old.  We have a handful of them.  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 Bismarckia mayotte island by MF

  

TRITHRINAX ACANTHICOMA
AKA TRITHRINAX BRASILIENSWIS



SPINY TRUNK - MEDIUM SIZE FAN PALM
EASILY TOLERATES INTO THE TEENS F.
TEN DAY SPECIAL ON 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. Also, when fruiting the fruit is a golden yellow color.

REGULAR PRICE 15 GALLON $235
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 GALLON $200

Remember:  The 15 gallon on sale are shown in the first five pictures below.  The fifth photo shows a close up of the trunk of an older garden plant.


TRITHRINAX ACANTHICOMA 15G TRITHRINAX ACANTHICOMA 15G TRITHRINAX ACANTHICOMA 15G
TRITHRINAX ACANTHICOMA 15G TRITHRINAX ACANTHICOMA 15G TRITHRINAX ACANTHICOMA 15G
TRITHRINAX ACANTHICOMA 15G TRITHRINAX ACANTHICOMA 15G TRITHRINAX ACANTHICOMA 15G

 

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

 

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   

   

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. 

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

 

DYPSIS SAINTELUCEI
SINGLE TRUNK - WHITE CROWN SHAFT
NATIVE TO MADAGASCAR



HIGHLY SOUGHT AFTER - MEDIUM SIZE MATURE
TEN DAY SPECIAL ON FIVE GALLON WITH MULTIPLE PLANTS

This single trunk palm in native to forest regions in southern Madagascar.  It is known for its powdery white crown shaft.  Mature it is a medium sized palm with a rather thin trunk and height of about twenty feet.  It is being grown well in Southern California.  I’ve heard from some that it's one of the better Dypsis to grow here.  Leaves are arranged in a tristichous pattern and are plumose (fluffy).  It tolerates sun or part sun.  The exact cold hardiness is not well established but probably about 25 degrees F.  Mature height is 15 to 20 feet.  The five gallon on Special are multiples with two to three palms per pot.  These would be easy to ship.

REGULAR PRICE FIVE GALLON $145
TEN DAY SPECIAL THESE FIVE GALLON MULTIPLES $110

You must mention this Internet-only special when purchasing to get this price.  Limited supplies available.  The 7th photo is c/o TS at RPS.


Dypsis saintlucei 5g Dypsis saintlucei 5g Dypsis saintlucei 5g
Dypsis saintlucei 5g Dypsis saintlucei 5g Dypsis saintlucei 5g
Dypsis saintlucei Dypsis saintlucei TS RPS Dypsis saintlucei

 

COCCOTHRINAX BARBADENSIS
MEDIUM SIZED, NARROW TRUNK

VERY "CUTE PALM" WITH GREEN OR SILVER GREEN LEAVES
TEN DAY SPECIAL NICE 2 GALLON

We at the nursery are very proud that we offer a good selection of these interesting New World fan palms.  Coccothrinax are native to the Caribbean region.  This species, C. baradensis, 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.  Our plants are grown from seed which we germinate.  After a 6 month wait, one gets one small green strap leaf.  It takes 2 to 3 more years to get a fan-type leaf.  Thus, it's taken us about six years to produce the 2g plants you see here.  We do have other sizes for sale and multiple other species of this genus.  In the ground they are much faster.

REGULAR PRICE 2G $80
TEN DASY SPECIAL 2 GALLON $70

Remember:  Mention this Special when you purchase to get this discount.


Coccothrinax barbadensis   Coccothrinax barbadensis   Coccothrinax barbadensis  
Coccothrinax barbadensis   Coccothrinax barbadensis   Coccothrinax barbadensis  
Coccothrinax barbadensis Coccothrinax barbadensis Coccothrinax barbadensis

  

BRAHEA ARMATA
THE MEXICAN BLUE FAN PALM
BLUE HESPER PALM



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

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

REGULAR PRICE ONE GALLON $65
TEN DAY SPECIAL ONE GALLON $55

Just mention this Blog Special to get this nice discount.  On the mature trees below, note the prominent blue color of the leaves.  This is the hallmark of this species. 


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Brahea armata 1g  Brahea armata 1g  Brahea armata 1g
Brahea armata Brahea armata Brahea armata

 

PTYCHOSPERMA ELEGANS
THE SOLITAIRE PALM - NATIVE TO AUSTRALIA



ELEGANT SINGLE TRUNK SPECIES

CROWN SHAFT - THIN TRUNK - MEDIUM HEIGHT
TEN DAY SPECIAL ONE GALLON SIZE

This single trunk palm species is native to the Northern Territory and Queensland in Australia.  It has a rather thin trunk that typically is six to eight inches thick.  Leaves are about six feet long.  The crown shaft is silver green in color and the leaves are green.  Mature height is about 25 feet on average.  It tolerates temperatures into the 20's F.  I've been growing one in my garden for about 40 years.  It's still gorgeous.  Some plant them as small colonies, two or three together.  We're putting our one gallon size on special.  It's been a while since we've offered this species or size, but only a few available.  We may also have a similar Ptychosperma species if these run out.  

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

Remember to mention this Special.  These can be mail ordered


Ptychosperma elegans 1g Ptychosperma elegans 1g Ptychosperma elegans 1g
Ptychosperma elegans 1g Ptychosperma elegans 1g Ptychosperma elegans 1g
Ptychosperma elegans Ptychosperma elegans Ptychosperma elegans

  

BRAHEA BRANDEGEEI
A TALL, QUICK GROWING BRAHEA



GREEN LEAVES, SORT OF WISPY THIN TRUNK
TEN DAY SPECIAL BAND SIZE


Rarely do I have this hard to find palm and even more rarely do I put it on special.  It's one of the hardest of the Braheas to locate.  It can reach heights of over 80 feet and is native to Baja California, Mexico.  Trunks are thin.  Crowns of leaves are open.  Leaf color is typically green as shown here.  One of the best places to see this species is in Balboa Park, San Diego, less than a half mile from where I live.  It wants full sun, tolerates wind and dry conditions and is a good growing species.  Despite its beauty, its a solid grower and a fine addition to any garden.  I’m offering band sized seedlings on sale - see first four photos.  The fifth & Sixth photo are of a 15g plant.

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

It'd be  piece of cake to mail order.  BTW, the plants are about one leaf larger than shown here from these older photos.  Remember, mention this Special!


Brahea brandegeii Brahea bandegeei
Brahea bandegeei Brahea brandegeii 5g leafl Brahea brandegeii
Brahea brandegeii Brahea brandegeii Brahea brandegeii

 

LIVISTONA DECIPIENS  - AKA LIVISTONA DECORA
THIN TRUNK AUSTRALIAN FAN PALM



COLD HARDY, FAST GROWING, DROOPING LEAFLETS

TEN DAY SPECIAL OVERSIZED BAND SIZE SEEDLINGS

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 three to four year old seedlings on sale below.  Most have about five to six leaves are are in need or repotting - getting too big for their pots.

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

 

LIVISTONA DECIPIENS BAND LIVISTONA DECIPIENS BAND LIVISTONA DECIPIENS BAND
LIVISTONA DECIPIENS BAND LIVISTONA DECIPIENS BAND LIVISTONA DECIPIENS BAND
Livistona decipiens Livistona decora decipiens Livistona decipiens

 

HOWEA BELMOREANA
THE BELMORE SENTRY PALM / CURLY PALM

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

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

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

REGULAR PRICE BAND SIZE $60
TEN DAY SPECIAL $52.50


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

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

 

CHAMAEDOREA 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

 

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 are our band sized seedlings.  On occasion we have larger sizes for sale.  These 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 PRICE BAND SIZE $65
TEN DAY SPECIAL BAND SIZE $55

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

DYPSIS PRESTONIANA band DYPSIS PRESTONIANA band DYPSIS PRESTONIANA band
DYPSIS PRESTONIANA band Dypsis prestoniana

   

DIOON EDULE
BLUE QUERETERO VARIETY

 

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

In other posts I’ve discussed Dioon edule, a typically small to medium sized sun-loving cycad from Mexico.  There are known to be about six different varieties of this species - all from different localities.  The variety on sale here is from the Mexican state of Queretaro.  Leaves are typically blue in full bright sun.  Leaves are about 4 feet long and leaflets are thin, coming to a pointed end.  Mature height after a few decades may be six feet with an trunk height of 18 inches.  Cold tolerance is excellent, being able to take cold weather into the teens F.  The band size on sale are not new seedlings but rather established older (five year old) plants with an average caudex of 1 to 1.5 inches.  The bands are shown in the first five photos below. These are hard to find and easy to mail order.  Last photo by MARK MASON.
 
REGULAR PRICE THESE OLDER BAND SIZE $95
TEN DAY SPECIAL THESE OLDER BAND SIZE $75

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


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

 

DIOON MEJIAE
AN ATTRACTIVE MEDIUM SIZED CYCAD

 

SOFT EMERGING NEW LEAVES
TEN DAY SPECIAL NICELY SIZED 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 $340
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE 2 GALLON OLDER PLANTS $295

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

 

ENCEPHALARTOS NATALENSIS 
MEDIUM SIZED GREEN SOUTH AFRICAN CYCAD


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

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

REGULAR PRICE THIS ACTUAL CYCAD $1500
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS ACTUAL CYCAD $1225


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

 

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



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

 

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

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

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

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



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

 

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


MEDIUM THICK TRUNK - GREEN LEAVES
EASY TO GROW IN MOST AREAS - TOLERATES FULL COASTAL SUN
ALSO CAN BE GROWN AS A HOUSEPLANT

TEN DAY SPECIAL GOOD SIZED 2 GALLON PLANTS

FOR SPECIES DESCRIPTION, SEE ABOVE


Below you will see large 2 gallon plants that we're putting on Special.  They have an average of four inch caudexes and can easily be mail ordered.  Age of our 2 gallon is estimated at 6 years or so.

REGULAR PRICE 2 GALLON SIZE WITH 4 INCH CAUDEXES $120
TEN DAY SPECIAL THESE 2 GALLON AS DESCRIBED $95



Sago Palm, Cycas revoluta 2g 4 inches Sago Palm, Cycas revoluta 2g 4 inches Sago Palm, Cycas revoluta 2g 4 inches
Sago Palm, Cycas revoluta 2g 4 inches Sago Palm, Cycas revoluta 2g 4 inches Cycas revoluta Sago Palm 2g 4 inches
Cycas revoluta garden Cycas revoluta 15g Cycas revoluta garden

 

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 Encephalartos longifolius Encephalartos longifolius

 

ENSETE VENTRICOSUM "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 garden photo 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. If interested, we also have 5 gallon size which can be shipped.  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 $45
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $35



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  

 

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 plants on sale are in five gallon pots.  They are being grown in an un-heated greenhouse.  They are ready to be planted in the gaden or be repotted into a 15 gallon pot.  Mail order possible, weather permitting.

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


Note, that if you want larger, we have nice 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 15g Alocasia sumo 15g Alocasia sumo 15g
Alocasia sumo 15g Alocasia sumo 15g Alocasia sumo 15g
Alocasia sumo 1g Alocasia sumo Alocasia sumo
Alocasia sumo Alocasia sumo  

 

BIRDS NEST ANTHURIUM
ANTHURIUM HOOKERI

THE PERFECT COMPANION PLANT


NEVER OVER ABOUT SIX FEET TALL
LEATHERY, DARK GREEN LEAVES
TEN DAY SPECIAL 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 5 GALLON $80

The last photo is c/o Wikipedia.


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

 

AUSTRALIAN TREE FERN
CYATHEA COOPERI


FAST GROWING, CAN GET TALLER
TEN DAY SPECIAL VERY LARGE 15 GALLON SIZE

The Australian Tree Fern in native to several areas on the eastern side of Australia.  It is a faster growing tree fern that can get to a height of over forty feet.  The two photos from my garden in San Diego show potential height.  I have several with twenty-five feet of trunk.  I'm about 8 miles from the ocean and they take my sun fairly well.  Trunks can get up to twelve inches thick although most are more thin.  This species is a bigger alternative to the Tasmanian Tree Fern and has a thicker trunk and longer leaves.  This species tolerates coastal sun or part day sun.  It is cold hardy into the upper twenties or lower.  We're putting very tall 15 gallon on sale.  This size is shown in the first six photos.  These plants are more like a boxed size specimen tree.  The 8th photo below is by Plantlust Website and the last picture is by TS at RPS.

REGULAR PRICE THESE TALL 15 GALLON $235
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE 15 GALLON $200


 
AUSTRALIAN TREE FERN 15 GALLON TALL  AUSTRALIAN TREE FERN 15 GALLON TALL  AUSTRALIAN TREE FERN 15 GALLON TALL 
AUSTRALIAN TREE FERN 15 GALLON TALL  AUSTRALIAN TREE FERN 15 GALLON TALL  AUSTRALIAN TREE FERN 15 GALLON TALL 
Australian Tree Fern 25G  Australian Tree Fern Plantlust Website (Custom)  CYATHEA COOPERI TS AT RPS WEBSITE 

 

AECHMEA BLANCHETIANA
LARGER TYPE OF COLORFUL BROMELIAD

 

TOLERATES FULL SUN - FAIRLY COLD HARDY
DIFFICULT TO LOCATE - LEAF COLOR YELLOW, GREEN, RED OR ORANGE
SPECIAL ON RED & ORANGE ADE COLORED 5 GALLON SIZE

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.  I prefer the colorful forms although green is also seen.  The problem is that they are hard to find.  All the ones we sell come from private gardens.  As they sucker and multiply, garden enthusiasts sometimes find they are getting too large.  So, we buy them from these folks.  They are rarely if ever available through commercial lines.  The ones on Special are the yellow and a lighter red variety.  In the sun the yellow pick up some orange color and are called  “orange ade”.  These are a fantastic full sun companion plant.  The 5 gallon are good size and we’re putting both colors on sale.  Remember that this species of large Bromeliad are never cheap.  The last two garden photos are of the "orange ade" variety.

REGULAR PRICE NICE SIZE 5 GALLON $125
TEN DAY SPECIAL BOTH COLORS 5 GALLON $95


Aechmea blanchetianna red Aechmea blanchetianna red Aechmea blanchetianna red
Aechmea blanchetianna red Aechmea blanchetianna red Aechmea blanchetianna red
Aechmea blanchetianna red Aechmea blanchetianna red Aechmea blanchetianna red
Aechmea blanchetianna red Aechmea blanchetianna red Aechmea blanchetianna red

 

CLIVIA MINIATA
FLOWERS IN EARLY SPRING - ORANGE VARIETY
FILTERED LIGHT PLANT - EASY TO GROW

 

TEN DAY SPECIAL LARGE CLUSTERING ONE GALLON PLANTS

Previously I've discussed this great companion garden plant for filtered light.  We have available some very nice 1 gallon plants that already blossomed this year - see photos below.  For a one gallon, they are very full, sometimes with several plants in the pot.  I'm putting them on special.  The blossoms last for about 3 weeks.  These can be mail ordered.  Limited numbers.  Note:  they bloom in early spring and are not in flower right now but will blossom come late winter into spring.  I showed blossoming plants to demonstrate the blossoms.

REGULAR PRICE THSE CLUSTERED (MORE THAN ONE PLANT) ONE GALLON $50
TEN DAY SPECIAL SALE PRICE THIS SIZE $40

 
Clivia orange Clivia orange Clivia orange
Clivia orange Clivia orange Clivia orange
Clivia miniata in garden Clivia minata in garden  

 

 

                                         MONDAY, 18 NOVEMBER, 2023   

CHAMAEDOREA TENELLA
SUPER CUTE DWARF UNDERSTORY PALM


SIMPLE, UNDIVIDED LEAVES
A REAL COLLECTOR ITEM BUT VERY DIFFICULT TO FIND


This is an adorable small, single trunk, understory palm from Southern Mexico that is typically about two feet tall.  In habitat, it has been known to attain a height of three to four feet.  Trunks are quite thin, usually about a quarter of an inch thick.  Leaves are complete (simple) with no divided leaflets.  It is closely related to Chamaedorea geonomiformis, just smaller.  The lumping type taxonomists must drool at the possibility of someday lumping the two together.  It is rarely seen on the market.  It wants filtered light and has a cold hardiness somewhere in the mid-twenties F.  Because of its rarity, little is offered about culture in reference books.  Presently we have smaller sizes like one to five gallon available.

 
    Chamaedorea tenella
Chamaedorea tenella Chamaedorea tenella  
Chamaedorea tenella Chamaedorea tenella Chamaedorea tenella

   

ENCEPHALARTOS LEAFLETS
COLLAGE OF CLOSE UP PHOTOS


SHOWS DIVERSITY OF LEAF & LEAFLET APPEARANCES

This is a "just for fun" post of many close up photographs of the leaflets of an assortment of unusual Encephalartos species from either South or Central Africa.  I am showing you these to demonstrate the diversity of the leaflets of this genus as a whole.  Some are blue.  And, there's many colors of green.  Leaflet shapes are also quite varied. You'll see shorter leaflets compared to long narrow ones.  Some are spiny, others are more smooth at their margins.  The texture on some are smooth and shiny whereas others are furry showing hairs.  Some stack on each other, others are widely spaced.  Some are prominently veined.  Many pictures were taken twelve inches away while others show more leaflets, taken at two feet.  I'll not get into mentioning the species shown here but rather show them as a whole so you see how different they are from each other.  All photos were taken on nursery plants recently.

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Encephalartos leaflets close up photos Encephalartos leaflets close up photos Encephalartos leaflets close up photos
Encephalartos leaflets close up photos Encephalartos leaflets close up photos Encephalartos leaflets close up photos
Encephalartos leaflets close up photos Encephalartos leaflets close up photos Encephalartos leaflets close up photos
Encephalartos leaflets close up photos Encephalartos leaflets close up photos Encephalartos leaflets close up photos
Encephalartos leaflets close up photos Encephalartos leaflets close up photos Encephalartos leaflets close up photos
Encephalartos leaflets close up photos Encephalartos leaflets close up photos Encephalartos leaflets close up
Encephalartos leaflets close up photos Encephalartos leaflets close up photos Encephalartos leaflets close up photos
Encephalartos leaflets  Encephalartos leafletsa   

 

ARENGA MICRANTHA 
LARGE SUCKERING PINNATE PALM FROM INDIA THAT TOLERATES SIGNIFICANT COLD



GREEN LEAVES WITH SILVER BACKS

IMPOSSIBLE TO FIND – PROBABLY ONE OF FEW ON THE MARKET
TEN DAY SPECIAL ON AN OLD AND LARGE 25 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 smalArenga.  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 decades old 25 gallon nursery plant.  It was grown from seeds that we got about 15 years ago.  Yes, they are slow growing.  I have this one specimen and maybe one other.  It is a huge plant for its container.  The habitat photo by is by T. Spanner.  The last photo of a domestic plant is by Eric CFPACS. 

REGULAR PRICE 25 GALLON $650
TEN DAY SPECIAL SALE PRICE  PRICE $595

Arenga micrantha 25g Arenga micrantha 25g
Arenga micrantha 25g Arenga micrantha 25g Arenga micrantha 25g
Arenga micrantha 25g Arenga micrantha TS RPS Arenga micrantha Eric CFPACS

 

CHAMAEDOREA COSTARICANA
ONE OF THE BEST BAMBOO PALMS


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


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

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

REGULAR PRICE 15 GALLON $285
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 GALLON $250

REGULAR PRICE HUGE 25 GALLON $725
TEN DAY SPECIAL SALE PRICE 25 GALLON $645


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

  

CHAMBEYRONIA MACROCARPA
THE FLAME THROWER PALM
NEW RED EMERGING LEAF


DARK GREEN CROWN SHAFT - OPPOSED TO C. HOOKERI
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 GALLON SIZE


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

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


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

 
CHAMBEYRONIA MACROCARPA CHAMBEYRONIA MACROCARPA CHAMBEYRONIA MACROCARPA
CHAMBEYRONIA MACROCARPA CHAMBEYRONIA MACROCARPA CHAMBEYRONIA MACROCARPA
CHAMBEYRONIA MACROCARPA CHAMBEYRONIA MACROCARPA CHAMBEYRONIA MACROCARPA TS RPS

  

PHOENIX RUPICOLA
THE CLIFF DATE PALM


 

MEDIUM SIZE -THINNER TRUNK THAN CANARY
FAIRLY COLD HARDY
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 GALLON SIZE


I don't know if you've looked for this species, but the Cliff Date Palm is not so easy to find.  It is native to India and is about half the size of the Canary Island Palm in terms of trunk diameter and mature height.  Also, the crown is much smaller.  It is an armed species and has other characteristics of Phoenix like the induplicate leaflets (water held "in" - V shaped ).  But, many think this is the prettiest of all the Date Palms.  It typically gets fifteen to twenty-five feet tall.  The leaves are very pretty and green.  The crown is not overly large.  Leaves curve downwards.  Growth rate is medium, it tolerates full sun and is cold hardy into the mid-twenties or lower.  Shown here are our 15 gallon size which we are putting on sale.

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

Remember to mention this Special for this discount.  The isolated palm in the last row is from Balboa Park, San Diego.


PHOENIX RUPICOLA PHOENIX RUPICOLA PHOENIX RUPICOLA
PHOENIX RUPICOLA PHOENIX RUPICOLA PHOENIX RUPICOLA
PHOENIX RUPICOLA PHOENIX RUPICOLA  

 

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

  

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