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WEDNESDAY, 27 JANUARY, 2021

PRITCHARDIA SPECIMEN PALMS FOR SALE
MEDIUM SIZED HAWAIIAN FAN PALM

GREEN LEAVES - TOLERATES COASTAL SUN
TEN DAY SPECIAL HUGE 25G SIZE

This popular type of fan palm native to Hawaii is easy to grow and typically, over many years, will get to a height of about twenty feet. We are growing at least five or six species that have gotten huge in 25 gallon pots. Leaves are usually green but there is a blue-leafed form. Trunk diameter is about 8 to 10 inches. Leaves are palmate with a bit of wave in the cross section.

Along the coast they'll take full sun. Inland areas should try morning sun or strong filtered light. Cold tolerance is into the upper twenties F. Some of the 25g we have shown here is about 12 feet tall in the pot and at least 12 years old. I’d estimate some of them are the size of a 36 inch boxed plant. They are all too big for mail orders but could be delivered. We have limited numbers available. The first four photos show one of these beauties and the other photos are garden pictures.

REGULAR PRICE 25 GALLON THIS HUGE SIZE $550
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE 25 GALLON $400

Remember to mention this Special at the time of purchase.

PHOENIX SYLVESTRIS
TALL PALM WITH BLUE-GREEN LEAVES

THE SILVER DATE PALM
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15G PLANTS

This species of Date Palm is from India and Pakistan and somewhat resembles the Canary Island Date Palm. But, the trunk is much thinner, the crown is not as large and it is more rounded in shape. Leaf color is blue-green. Overall height can reach forty to fifty feet. This is a sun species in all areas with a cold tolerance into the teens F.

We're offering nice 15g plants on special as shown. These might be a bit of a challenge to mail order but can be done.

REGULAR PRICE THIS SPECIES 15G $195
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $165

Just mention this Special to get the discount when purchasing, Only a few available.

BRAHEA SPECIES "SUPER SILVER"
NICE 15 GALLON PLANTS

BLUE WITH THINNER TRUNK THAT B. ARMATA
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 GALLON PLANTS

Shown here is a 15 gallon plant of a Brahea species from Mexico that is presently known as "Brahea species Super Silver". Undoubtedly someone will describe it in the near future. Seeds have been available only twice. These plants are from the first batch that came along. It is a blue plant but doesn't show the blue until older. It wants full hot sun and would be perfect for the desert. I suspect the cold tolerance is similar to Brahea armata, about 15 degrees F. But, compared to the later, this species trunk is much thinner and it is faster growing. But, the blue color is just as intense. Limited numbers. Mature plant photo below c/o RPS.

REGULAR PRICE 15 GALLON $200
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 GALLON SIZE $170

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PHOENIX PUSILLA
PROBABLY ONE OF THE MOST RARE DATE PALMS AROUND

5 GALLON SIZE FROM WILD COLLECTED SEEDS
SMALLER SPECIES OF DATE PALM – IMPOSSIBLE TO FIND
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON SIZE

It's almost impossible to get this smaller and super rare species of Phoenix. I was lucky to get some wild collected seeds about 7 years ago and am now offering 5 gallon plants at a discount. Native to India, mature this species is rarely over ten feet and has a maximum of fifteen feet. The trunk is typically eight to ten inches thick. It is usually a single trunk plant but can sucker. Leaves are six feet long and flat. The plants mature are not very big. This is a sun species and I don't know for sure the cold tolerance. But, most Southern California areas should be able to grow it. These plants are about six years old and are ready for planting. This is the only size I have for sale and I know of no one else that has them. Very limited supply.

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

Limited numbers available. You must mention this Blog Special to get the discount at the time of purchase. Garden photos are c/o TS at RPS and Palmpedia.

ARENGA ENGLERI
SUCKERING COLD HARDY PALM FROM JAPAN AND TAIWAN

NEVER GETS OVERLY LARGE – COLD HARDY
TEN DAY SPECIAL LARGE 5G SIZE

This suckering Asian palm rarely gets over ten feet tall and has medium width leaflets that are jagged at their apical ends. The underside of the leaflets are silver. But, from afar, it looks like a green palm. It is thick with stems because it suckers heavily and cannot be seen through. Therefore, it's a good species to block visibility. Growth rate is slow. Cold tolerance is into the upper teens F. Flowers are very fragrant but seeds contain a substance which makes the skin itch.

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

CHAMAEDOREA OREOPHILA
RARE SINGLE TRUNK PALM

TOLERATES SOME SUN - FAIRLY COLD HARDY
TEN DAY SPECIAL ONE GALLON PLANTS

This is a great palm for Southern CA and other areas that may see winter colds into the mid-twenties F. It is native to southwestern Mexico at high elevations to 4500 feet. It tolerates bright filtered light or, along the coast, some degree of sun. It is single trunked with a modified crown shaft and somewhat short green leaves. It resembles a Chamaedorea elegans on steroids. Trunks are about an inch thick and ringed. In filtered light trunks remain green. Mature height is about ten feet. This is an extremely difficult species to find. We happen to have some plants grown by Don Hodel. The last two photos are by Australian friend Colin Wilson.

REGULAR PRICE 1 GALLON $65
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $55

Remember to Mention this Special!

BRAHEA ARMATA
THE MEXICAN BLUE FAN PALM
BLUE HESPER PALM

VERY BLUE COLORED LEAVES – SLOW GROWING
TEN DAY SPECIAL 2 GALLON SIZE PLANTS

This species of blue fan palm is not only known for its intense blue color but also for the fact that it is extremely cold hardy. It goes down to about 16 degrees. It is native to Mexico, specifically to Baja Mexico. It prefers dry heat and is a challenge to grow in humid areas. Mature plants take 30 years or more to reach a height of 20 to 25 feet. The trunks are stout but clean. These 25g plants have nice color and are sun acclimated. They are begging to be planted into someone's garden. This species is also very drought tolerant. The plants we are putting on special are intensely blue 2 gallon plants, large for their containers. The plants on special are shown in the first five photos. These would be easy to mail order and are extremely cold hardy.

REGULAR PRICE 2 GALLON $65
TEN DAY SPECIAL 2 GALLON $52.50

Just mention this Blog Special to get this nice discount. I’m also showing a photo of our very nice 15 gallon plants with equally intensive blue color.

BUTIA PARAGUAYENSIS
GREEN COLORED BUTIA WITH ARCHED LEAVES

FAIRLY COLD HARDY
TEN DAY SPECIAL BAND 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. Culture includes full sun and good draining soil. Cold hardiness is into the teens F. The band size on special are finally up to size for a band with about five leaves. The photo by Tobias Spanner (8th picture) shows a larger specimen. The last photo shows a 15g at the nursery. It demonstrates the marked curved leaves.

REGULAR PRICE BAND SIZE $55
TEN DAY SPECIAL BAND SIZE $45

These would be simple to mail order.

SABAL PRINCEPS
SYNONYMOUS WITH SABAL BERMUDANA
HUSKY CARIBBEAN FAN PALM

GREEN TO BLUE GREEN LEAVES
TEN DAY SPECIAL BAND SIZE

This species of fan palm, according to some taxonomists, may be the same as Sabal Bermudana, native to Bermuda. We got the seeds from a botanical garden and are keeping the same name as called by that garden. It gets an 18 to 24 inch thick trunk and has wide green leaves. It can reach maximum heights of greater than fifty feet, loves sun and heat and is cold hardy into the teens F. Our band sizes are nicely sized for their container and on sale.

REGULAR PRICE BANDS $50
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $37.50

Remember: Mention this Blog Only Special for your discounted price when you purchase. Below I am showing you a large boxed plant in addition to two garden specimens.

PTYCHOSPERMA SALOMONENSE
QUICK GROWING, CROWN SHAFTED

SIMILAR TO PTYCHOSPERMA ELEGANS BUT FASTER GROWING
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON SIZE SIZE
This rare pinnate, crown shafted and thin trunked palm tree is from the Solomon Islands. Most growers comment that this species is very similar appearing to Ptychosperma elegans . It gets a height of up to thirty feet with a four inch thick trunk. Leaves are about five feet long. Leaf color is green. The crown shaft is silver-green. Compared to Ptychosperma elegans, this species is:

faster growing
taller
has wider leaflets
has larger leaves

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

REGULAR PRICE BAND $55
TEN DAY SPECIAL BAND $47.50

You must mention this Blog Only Special.

SUPER UNUSUAL ENCEPHALARTOS HYBRID
F2 HYBRID WITH E. WOODII POLLEN

ENCEPHALARTOS (E. NATALENSIS X E. WOODII) X (ENCEPHALARTOS HORRIDUS X E. WOODII)
CHANCE FOR "WOODII" LIKE CYCAD
TEN DAY SPECIAL CITRUS POT SIZE

This should prove to be one of the most interesting hybrid Encephalartos available on the market. It is an F2 hybrid. These were done from domestic plants in Southern California. The hybridizer took pollen from the E. horridus x woodii to pollinate a receptive female of E. natalensis x woodii. As most know, E. woodii is extinct in the wild and only male plants are known to exist. E. horridus x woodii (Encephalartos "horwood") is one of the most sought after hybrids around. I've shown multiple photos of the plants on Special as well as close up photos of the leaves of both parents. Respect that since this is a backcross of two parents with woodii blood that it may be one of the more "woodii-appearing" hybrids on the market nowadays. It'll want full sun and be cold hardy to the low 20's F.

TEN DAY SPECIAL CITRUS POTS THIS HYBRID $110

I have limited numbers available. They'll not last long.

MACROZAMIA MOOREI
LARGER COLD HARDY CYCAD

A CYCAD THAT EVENTUALLY LOOKS LIKE A PALM TREE
TEN DAY SPECIAL ANY SIZE THIS GENUS

This larger cycad is native to Queensland, Australia. Over many decades, it establishes a thick trunk and can get ten to twenty feet tall. At this size the truly resemble a palm tree, both in crown size and trunk size. It is recognizable because of its long, curved and keeled leaves (V shaped in cross section). Other species like M. johnsoni and communis have much flatter leaves. The nursery plants shown here are mostly larger plants from 15 gallon to box size specimens. Caudex sizes are all quite large for the container. You’ll notice the keeled leaves on the photos. This species wants full sun and is cold hardy into the upper teens F. We have multiple other pecie of Macrozamia for sale as well - in an assortment of sizes.

RIGHT NOW ALL MACROZAMIA ON SALE AT 20% OFF REGULAR PRICES FOR TEN DAYS

Remember: Mention this Ten Day Special at the time of purchase.

ZAMIA FISCHERI
AKA ZAMIA VASQUEZII

DWARF GREEN MEXICAN CYCAD
CONES AT A SMALL SIZE - NEVER OVER 3 TO FOUR FEET TALL
TEN DAY SPECIAL CIT POT SIZE

This is small Mexican cycad with stems typically under one foot tall in size and leaves green in color and up to three feet long, sometimes shorter. It usually holds about five or so leaves, sometimes more. It is a variable species and leaflets can be lanceolate or wedge shaped. Leaflets are quite thin in texture and have soft spines on the margins. Overall, this species has a "fern-like" appearance and would not be considered spiny. The names "vasquezii" replaced the more commonly known name of "fischeri" in the past fifteen years or so. I'm showing two plants below that are in citrus pot containers with caudexes of between 3 and 5 inches. Several we have are in cone. The last two photos show garden plants. The first one shown is super full and about an estimated 50 years old.

REGULAR PRICE CIT POT THIS SPECIES, THIS SIZE $250
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $200

Remember: Mention this Special for your discounted price! These can be mail ordered, weather permitting.

AECHMEA BLUE TANGO
ABSOLUTELY STUNNING HUGE PURPLE-BLUE BLOSSOM

MAKES LARGE PLANT FOUR FEET ACROSS
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS VERY RARE BROMELIAD

This fabulous larger Bromeliad species is known for it's spectacular purple-blue blossom with pink inner colors. It is a large 18 inch blossom protruding above the plant. Foliage is green and mature size of the plant is up to four feet across. This is a very rare and hard to find hybrid plant. This is the first time we've had this Bromeliad. The last photo is by the National Garden Association.

DISCOUNTED PRICE THIS BROMELIAD $135

BEAUCARNIA RECURVATA
THE PONY TAIL PALM

MEDIUM SIZE MATURE, SWOLLEN BASE, THIN LEAVES
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON SIZE

The Pony Tail Palm is native to Mexico and not a true palm. A very large plant would be ten feet tall. The bases get large, sometimes six or more feet across in many decades. Leaves are thin and strap-like. These tolerate full sun, are fairly cold hardy (low 20's F.) and make great containerized plants. They are easy to ship. We're putting nice 5 gallon on sale. Easy to mail order.

REGULAR PRICE 5 GALLON $55
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON $40

Second garden photo by Wikipedia

BLECHNUM GIBBUM FERN
"MINIATURE TREE FERN"

NEVER OVER 5 TO 6 FEET TALL
FILTERED LIGHT FERN
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5G PLANTS

This species never makes a large plant. But, it does resemble the classic "Tree Fern". It has a short, small trunk 3 to 4 inches in diameter, an overall height typically of under six feet and crown width of four feet. It prefers filtered light and will tolerate temperatures into the 20's F. People in the San Francisco area are growing this species. Be aware that this species, like all ferns, needs water. The plants on special are in the five gallon size. We do offer other sizes when available.

REGULAR PRICE 5 GALLON $75
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5G $55

Just mention this blog only special when purchasing to get this price. Note that the 7th photo is a 15 gallon plant from the nursery.

ENSETE MAURELII
RED BANANA

MEDIUM SIZE MATURE WITH RED LEAVES
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON SIZE

The Red Banana is an ideal landscape item for color and beauty. They have a definite and prominent red color to the leaf stems, trunk and backs of the leaves. The dorsal leaf also shows a flush of red. Mature size is about twelve feet or a bit more or less. Basal diameter at maturity is 12 to 16 inches. Be aware they are fast growing but only last five or six years before flowering and dying. But, if you replace the plant, they quckly replace the last one. They do not bear fruit, like full sun and are cold tolerant down to about a freeze. If you want bananas, get an edible fruiting Banana which we also carry. The last photo is by Linda Cochran.

TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON SIZE $50

MONDAY, 25 JANUARY, 2021

PLANT BROKER VERSUS NURSERYMAN

WHO DOES AND DOES NOT GROW THEIR OWN PLANTS
HOW TO TELL IF A NURSERY PRODUCES ITS OWN PLANTS

There's a little secret among people who sell plants. That secret is that some nurseries don't "grow plants" but merely buy someone else's plants and re-sell them. Unfortunately, they are often brokering plants grown elsewhere, often in more tropical areas, and that these plants won't do as well as locally grown plants. Why would this be a secret? Because they want to appear that all the plants were grown by them whereas the opposite is true. Most gardeners have found that locally grown plants are definitely superior.

How do you tell who is who? How do you know if a "nursery" is growing their own plant material or just brokering? It's quite simple. Look inside the nursery for evidence of germination. Look for small plants in addition to large ones. Look for plants of the same species in many sizes. If you see none of these things, perhaps just one size of a given plant, you're almost guaranteed that that person is just selling other nursery's material. Examples would be large companies and chains. But, even small nurseries do this as well. I'd estimate that fewer than 10% of all nurseries actually grow plants from seedlngs or younger plants on to larger plants. This is important because growers are the most familiar with the species they grow and how they'll do for you.

Yes, on occasion Jungle Music does bring in plants from other sources. But, it's most often young seedlings when we do. And we then grow them up for many years to the large palms your know us for. I've found that we can't germinate everything. Sometimes we can't get seeds or run out of a given species. So, occasionally we need some help. We'll seek out several species we need. We usually get small seedlings and grow them into larger plants. With this said, 95% of our plant material we've grown ourselves. Just looking at the our nursery, you realize this. We've got a quarter million plants in about ten different container sizes.

We feel it's best that you buy from a nursery that really knows their plants. The pictures below show you some of the two miles of tables we put our plants on. You'll see plants of all sizes - from new seedlings to 5g, 15g and larger plants. You'll spot instantly that we are a grower, not a plant broker.

I thought you'd like to know this. On any plant we sell, we can tell you what it wants in your area, the chances you can grow it well and its cultural requirements.

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

FULL HOT SUN - EXTREMELY COLD HARDY
SUPER OLD 15G PLANTS
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15G PLANTS

This interesting palm is a suckering blue fan palm is native to Morocco. It's actually quite amazing that it took a long time for taxonomists to realize that it was a species and had it's own unique characteristics. It's definitely a deep blue color but also it never gets as large as Chamaereops humilus. The problem was that there were also native short clones of the later. Chamaerops cerifera is one of the most cold hardy species for those of you in super cold areas. I've had reports of it going down to 13 degrees F. Mature height is about six feet or so. Color is blue in hot sun. This species does sucker. The plants on special here are nice 15g plants. They'd be difficult to ship and for mail order customers, consider the 5g size. As seen, they are suckering out with a nice sized primary trunk. We do sell boxed plants if needed on special order.

REGULAR PRICE 5G $195
TEN DAY SPECIAL THESE LARGE 5G $165

Remember: Mention this Special for your discount. Can be shipped or delivered. The last photo is by TS at RPS.

RHOPALOSTYLIS CHEESEMANII
MEDIUM SIZED PINNATE PALM WITH CROWN SHAFT

FROM ROUL ISLAND

TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 GALLON SIZE

Rhopalostylis cheesemanii is from Roul Island as opposed to Norfolk Island, the home of R. baueri. It reportedly has darker brown tomentum on the crown shaft and petioles compared to R. baueri and the fruits are larger in size. But, the most remarkable thing is that some enthusiasts have noticed is that it is a more aggressive grower in Southern California. In fact, opposed to R. baueri, it has been known to do quite well in full sun right along the coast. It is a medium sized pinnate palm with a mature height of 25 to 30 feet and crown shafted. The trunk is about 8 inches thick or a bit more.

Although you can't see it below, it has a a dark petiole. Be aware that many people feel this should be considered a sub-variety of Rhopalostylis baueri. Some have reported that the crown shaft can take on a purple color. We are putting very nice 15 gallon plants on sale

REGULAR PRICE 15 GALLON $200
SALE PRICE 15 GALLON $180

The 8th photo is c/o cloudforest.com website.

LIVISTONA LANGINOSA
THE WOOLY LIVISTONA

TALL, THINNER TRUNK
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 G SIZE

This single trunk fan palm is native to northeastern Australia. It has previously been referred to as the Cape River Livistona. Formal description was first done by John Dowe in 1998 - followed by other revisions. It gets to heights above thirty feet with a trunk diameter of 10 to 18 inches. In habitat it tolerates hot and arid conditions. It is a full sun species with cold hardiness to at least the low 20's F. We're putting our 15 gallon sized plants on special. These are large for mail order but it can be done.

REGULAR PRICE 15G $195
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $165

Just mention this Blog Special for your discount. The first habitat photo is c/o Darrel Oconnor Palmpedia and the second by John Dowe c/o Palm Specialist Group

DYPSIS PEMBANA
SINGLE TRUNK OR SUCKERING
NATIVE TO PEMBA ISLAND

TAKES FULL COASTAL SUN
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON SIZE

There are both single trunk and suckering forms of this species. Nowadays, most of the plants available of this species are the suckering form. Both get to a height of 25 feet, have an attractive green trunk and a light colored crown shaft. Leaves have a graceful arch and the leaflet color is green. It's a great alternative for the garden. Note how the trunks are rather thin. The two plants shown here are going to be the suckering variety. Along our coast it will take full sun but I'd recommend filtered or morning light inland. The plants on special are in 5g size and on sale. They are not huge so we’re giving a good discount. We may have both larger and smaller size.

REGULAR PRICE 5 GALLON $95
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $65

Remember to mention this Blog Special at the time of purchase. Limited numbers are available.

DYPSIS PLUMOSA
THIN TRUNK PALM FROM MADAGASCAR

FLUFFY LEAVES – SILVER CROWN SHAFT
TOLERATES SUN ALONG TH COAST
TEN DAY SPECIAL STRONG ONE GALLON PLANTS

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 good sized one gallon plants on sale. As you can see, they are very tall for their pots. We also have 5 and 15 gallon plants available. We prefer, when possible, to plant several in one pot on this species. We think as a larger plant they look nicer and more full looking.

REGULAR PRICE ONE GALLON $60
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $45

RHOPALOSTYLIS CHEESEMANII
MORE RARE SPECIES OF THIS GENUS

GORGEOUS CROWN SHAFT
TEN DAY SPECIAL BAND SIZE

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

REGULAR PRICE BAND SIZE $50
TEN DAY SPECIAL $40 FOR A BAND

Just mention this Blog special for this discount. In the second row below I've shown a 5g nursery plant. We also have 15g size. The band size is shown in the first three photos below.

TRACHYCARPUS FORTUNEI
THE WINDMILL PALM

ONE OF THE MOST COLD HARDY PALMS
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON PLANTS

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

To get an overhead canopy of leaves may take one about ten years. Mature, they get to a height of 20 feet or more. The actual trunk diameter is typically six to ten inches. The leaves are typically about three feet in diameter and have variable division of the segments. Leaves are green on the upper side and below, but it is not uncommon for one can see a bit of blue discoloration to the underside of the leaf. Distal leaf segments can flex downward toward the ground.

We’re putting a very shippable 5g size on special.

REGULAR PRICE 5 GALLON $75
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $45

Remember to mention this Special at the time or purchase.

CYPHOPHOENIX ELEGANS
BEAUTIFUL SINGLE TRUNK PALM FROM NEW CALEDONIA

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

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

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

Please mention this Special at the time of purchase.

ENCEPHALARTOS CAFFER
A DWARF GREEN CYCAD
SOMEWHAT FLUFFY LEAVES

NEVER OVER ABOUT 3 FEET TALL
TEN DAY SPECIAL 1 GALLON SIZE

For those of you who like small cycads, this one should be one of your favorites. Native to the Eastern Cape region of South Africa, this species has largely a subterranean stem with an above the soil caudex rarely over six to eight inches in diameter. Leaves are up to three feet long, often plumose. This is a full sun species with a cold tolerance down to about 22 degrees F. These are a difficult cycad to find. They are slow growing. The one gallon plants here are 4 years old and holding 4 to 5 leaves. Caudex size is over one inch. I have very limited numbers for sale. The first six photos below show the one gallons on special. The 7th photo is a 15g at the nursery. The 8th photo, by Renier Smit (PACSOA), shows a plant in habitat.

REGULAR PRICE 1 G SIZE $100
TEN DAY SPECIAL 1 G SIZE $80

Just mention this Blog Only Special to get this price when you purchase. These would be simple to mail order

ENCEPHALARTOS TRISPINOSUS
BLUE SOUTH AFRICAN CYCAD

SOUGHT AFTER - SPINY LEAFLETS
LOVES SUN AND PRETTY COLD HARDY
TEN DAY SPECIAL NICE BAND PLANTS

Shown below is our band size plants of the desirable blue South African cycad, Encephalartos trispinosus. Most people find it's very similar to E. horridus. It is a small to medium sized mature blue cycad with leaflets that have prominent lobes. But, be aware that this species is quite variable and has many forms. There is even a spineless leaflet form. It likes full sun and is cold hardy to about 22 degrees F. These band sized plants are easy to ship. The last row of photos shows a larger nursery specimen and two garden plants.

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

Remember to mention this Blog Special for your discount.

TLLANDSIA MALLEMONTII
SPECIES WITH VIOLET BLUE FLOWERS
CLUSTERS IN BLOSSOM RIGHT NOW

A TYPE OF AIR PLANT - JUST IN
TEN DAY SPECIAL LARGE CLUSTERS

As I've mentioned before, I'm not a Tillandsia expert. But, I could not pass when a private collector offered me several clumps of a blue-gray Tillandsia mallemontii in full blossom. The blossoms are a violet-blue (photos make them appear a bit pink - which they are not). I was told by the collector that the blossom every summer with lots of flowers. The clumps are composed of ten to fifteen plants. They'd like sun or part sun and to be watered at least weekly. They can be mounted to a tree limb, post or a fence. I've never had or seen this variety before. These would be easy to mail order.

TEN DAY SPECIAL THESE CLUSTERS $50

THE SILVER FERN
PTERIS ARGYRAEA

SILVER-GREEN LEAVES
MEDIUM SIZED FERN – CUSTOMER FAVORITE
CLUMPING - THREE FEET TALL
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5G PLANT

This is a most interesting "variegated" fern from India. This species does not get overhead, clumps and likes filtered light. It wants ample water during the growing season. People who see this plant get very excited and often buy several. I’ve shipped these to the Bay Area (San Francisco) and reports are that they’ve done fine there. It makes a nice filtered light companion plant. These can be shipped. We’ve been out of this species since last spring and are putting new arrival 5 gallon on special. These will arrive in several days.

REGULAR PRICE 5G $60
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5G $47.50

Remember: Mention this Special at the time of purchase.

THURSDAY, 21 JANUARY, 2021

WODYETIA BIFURCATA
THE FOXTAIL PALM
TREES IN FRUIT

Wodyetia bifurcata, a species from Queensland, Australia, is known for it's fluffy leaves, medium stature and bright red and large fruit. Shown here are several plants in fruit in various stages. Fruit first appears green. Fruit will attain full size but still be green. Then it changes to a light yellow, then to orange and finally to a prominent red. At this red stage it may fall to the ground. When red, it is ready to be removed and germinated. Green fruit germinates poorly. Fruit size is about like a small chicken egg. Seeds inside are brown and prominently grooved. In our local growing area here in San Diego, we've had scores of mature trees of this species produce viable seeds.

Tree with ripe red fruit
First tree in fruit. All seeds are green

Another specimen with ripening fruit

BISMARCKIA NOBILIS
STUNNING BLUE FAN PALM FROM MADAGASCAR

POPULAR, BLUE, STATELY AND BEAUTIFUL!
TEN DAY SPECIAL NICE 25 GALLON SIZE

All the time customers are seeking out Bismarckia, especially for mail orders to other states. We have available some 15 gallon plants of this species that can be mail ordered. But, we don't have too many. For several decades we've been growing this stunning blue fan palm from Madagascar. These are the blue form. You’ll note that there’s some purple color to the leaves and stems. This is because they were outdoor grown and saw cold weather into the twenties F. But, this is the blue form as only the blue ones seem to show purple with cold. As they grow, all leaves remain blue. Mature specimens in their native habitat reach heights of over forty feet. Trunk diameter can reach 18 inches or a bit more. Leaf width can be up to eight feet.

This is a very attractive palm and should be given room in the garden to show it off. It prefers full, hot sun. Many people in desert locations have found they can grow it. Cold tolerance is about 22 degrees, although plants seeing colder have come back from injury. Shown are our 25 gallon plants on special.

REGULAR PRICE 25 GALLON SIZE $550
TEN DAY SPECIAL 25 GALLON SIZE $475

Remember: Mention this Special for this price. Limited numbers available.

DYPSIS LUTESCENS
THE BUTTERFLY OR ARECA PALM

NICE 15 GALLON PLANTS 8 TO 9 FEET TALL
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS 15G SIZE.

This is a suckering palm species from Madagascar that is medium sized mature, seldom over 18 feet in Southern California. It has attractive, thin trunks with a prominent yellow color on the petioles and inner crown of stems. It has a medium growth rate. Along the coast, it prefers sun or very bright filtered light. In inland areas it cannot take full sun. Cold tolerance is into the mid-twenties F. We are offering very nice and tall squat 15 gallon plants on species. They are two to three feet taller than what we usually offer in the squat 15g size. We remind people that this palm is the most popular palm for blocking the neighbor from looking over the fence into your yard! For this reason we also call it the "Neighbor Blocking Palm".

REGULAR PRICE THESE 15 GALLON $250
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS BATCH OF TALL 15G $190

Very limited numbers available. You must mention this Blog Only Special at the time of ordering to get this discounted price.

ARENGA MICRANTHA
LARGE SUCKERING PINNATE PALM FROM INDIA THAT TOLERATES COLD

WE HAVE A FEW VERY LARGE 15 GALLON PLANTS
SUPER DIFFICULT TO FIND
20% OFF REGULAR PRICE FOR TEN DAYS

Today I'm showing you a hard to find suckering palm from northern India, Tibet and surrounding areas. Quite remarkably, its native habitat is at elevations of 5000 to 7500 feet. As you'd suspect, it tolerates temperatures way below freezing, probably into the upper teens F. I don't really know for sure as of yet. But, it's felt to be the most cold hardy of the genus Arenga. It's not a small Arenga. It can get up to 20 feet with trunks about 8 inches (mature) in diameter. Like other species of the genus, the trunks are hairy and a bit shaggy. Leaves are large and silver colored on their underside. It is a part day sun or filtered light species.

Shown here is a large 15 gallon nursery plant. A habitat photo by T. Spanner is also shown. For those of you in colder areas, this is a great palm. We only have a few for sale.

REGULAR PRICE THIS SPECIES IN 15 GALLON $250
SALES PRICE THIS SIZE $200

BISMARCKIA SPECIES MAYOTTE ISLAND
THE GREEN BISMARCKIA

A BISMARCKIA BUT WITHOUT THE BLUE COLOR
VERY ATTRACTIVE, LARGER GREEN FAN PALM
TEN DAY SPECIAL OLD

15G SIZED PLANTS

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

REGULAR PRICE 5G $225
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15G SIZE $185

Remember to mention this Blog Special for this discounted price.

CHAMAEDOREA MICROSPADIX
SMALLER TYPE OF BAMBOO PALM

GREEN LEAVES – VERY THIN TRUNKS
BRIGHT RED FRUIT
NEAR MATURE 15 GALLON – TEN DAY SPECIAL

This shade loving species is sought after for several reasons:
It doesn't get too tall, rarely over 8 feet tall
It suckers and forms a nice clump
It has good cold tolerance into the upper teens F.
Leaves are sometimes iridescent and a blue color on their underside

It is a type of Bamboo Palm. Trunks are very thin, sometimes just a quarter of an inch. Leaves are short, usually 2 to 3 feet. On the females with pollination, you’ll get super red but small fruits. It prefers filtered light, doesn’t get very tall and is cold hardy into the upper teens F. It also makes an ideal patio or interior palm.

We are presently offering near mature 15g plants on special.

REGULAR PRICE 15 GALLON $225
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $185

Just mention this special when purchasing to get this price. The 15g size is shown in the first 5 photos. The last photo is a 25 gallon nursery plant.

ARCHONTOPHOENIX "TERACARPA"
THE BEST KING PALM EVER!

SO, WHAT IS IT?
ARE THEY EVER ON SALE?
YES, 10 DAY SPECIAL 5G SIZE

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

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

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

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

PINANGA CORONATA
SUPER BEAUTIFUL IVORY CANE PALM

SUCKERING FILTERED LIGHT EXOTIC PALM
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON SIZE

This exotic suckering pinnate palm is native to Sumatra, Java and Sulawesi. It has thin trunks that can have a blonde color. Leaves are somewhat narrow, green in color with an unarmed petiole. Mature height in CA is usually about twelve feet although in the tropics they get much taller. They like filtered light but can take a bit of morning sun. Too much sun here will burn them. Cold hardiness is into the upper 20's F. I had a mature specimen that produced large numbers of purple fruit for years. This species is similar to Pinanga kuhlii but has more repetitive regular leaves and less mottling to the leaflets. Of note, some taxonomists consider these two species synonymous. Shown here are some 5 gallon plants which we’re putting on special.

REGULAR PRICE 5 GALLON $100
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $80

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

PRITCHARDIA MARTII
HAWAIIAN FAN PALM

MEDIUM SIZE - RUSTY UNDERSIDE TO LEAVES
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON SIZE

This Hawaiian Fan Palm is native to the island of Oahu in HI and typically gets to a height of ten to fifteen feet in Southern CA but can attain heights to thirty feet in habitat. It is a single trunk palm with a trunk diameter of about a foot. Leaves are green and rather flat. Their underside has a rusty brown or copper color secondary to tomentum hairs. It tolerates full sun along the coast. Far inland areas should give it limited sun. Cold tolerance is into the mid-twenties F. It is a somewhat difficult species to find. The 5g we're putting on special are not overly large and were summer repots. These can be mail ordered, weather permitting.

REGULAR PRICE 5G $100
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5G SIZE $75

BASSELINIA ERIOSTACHYS
DESIRABLE SMALLER PALM FROM NEW CALEDONIA

SINGLE TRUNK AND CLUSTERING
THIN TRUNK, PURPLE CROWN SHAFT
TEN DAY SPECIAL 2 GALLON SIZE

This species of understory palm is endemic to many areas of New Caledonia where it grows at sea level and in mountainous areas. It is both single trunk and suckering in form. Stems are small and prominently ringed. The crown shaft is often a purple color. Mature height is typically under ten feet. Leaves are slightly arching and leaflets are green and of irregular width, often wider at the terminal portion of the leaf. This palm is being grown in Southern California and New Zealand. It wants filtered light or a bit of sun, no more. Cold tolerance is unknown but apparently down to near a freeze.

TEN DAY SPECIAL 2 GALLON SIZE $65

The mature photo below is by an unknown author c/o Palmpedia.

BASSELINIA PANCHERI
RARE SINGLE TRUNK EXOTIC PALM FROM NEW CALEDONIA

MEDIUM SIZE MATURE - DARK OR BLACK CROWN SHAFT
TEN DAY SPECIAL 2 GALLON PLANTS

This super exotic single trunk pinnate palm is native to New Caledonia and is being grown by some enthusiasts in Sothern California. It is very slow growing and has a mature height of eight to ten feet. The crown shaft is often dark in color, sometimes speckled or has faint linear lines. The trunk is 2 to 4 inches and leaflets are wide. Leaves have the appearance of being solid but they are divided into wide leaflets. This palm should be grown in filtered light. It has a cold tolerance down to about a freeze. Also understand that this species is very slow growing - so be patient. We're offering three year old 2 gallon plants here. These were repotted this past summer into 2 gallon pots.

REGULAR PRICE 2 GALLON $85
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $60

Remember: Mention this Special!

DIOON EDULE
SMALL TO MEDIUM SIZED MEXICAN CYCAD

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

Dioon edule is a typically small to medium sized sun-loving cycad from Mexico. There are known to be about six different varieties of this species - all from different localities. Leaves are typically green to blue-green. Leaflets at pointed at the end and otherwise un-armed. Dioon edule is one of the few cycads that tolerates hot direct desert sun. The Sago Palm can't claim this ability. Cold tolerance is excellent, being able to take cold weather into the teens F. We recently got in a handful of great 15 gallon plants with caudexes of about 6 inches. They are gorgeous.

REGULAR PRICE THESE 15 GALLON PLANTS $400
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS GROUP OF CYCADS $240

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

ENCEPHALARTOS ARENARIUS X TRISPINOSUS
DIFFERENT HYBRID TWO SOUTH AFRICAN CYCADS

SHOULD BE AN INTERESTING BLUE MATURE PLANT
TEN DAY SPECIAL BAND SIZE SEEDLINGS

Recently we have been offering some very unusual Encephalartos hybrids. But, we still carry the pure species almost all the time. This hybrid comes from two South African species. Both parents are native to the Eastern Cape region of RSA. Male pollen of trispinosus was used to fertilize the female cone of E. arenarius. Both parents had blue color. The offspring should produce a small to medium sized adult blue plant with hybrid vigor, curved leaves and leaflets with prominent lobes/spines. It should be very attractive. It'll want full sun along the coast and be cold hardy to about 22 degrees F. This is the first time we have offered this hybrid.

TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS HYBRID $55



Encephalartos arenarius	Encephalartos arenarius	Encephalartos trispinosus

ALOCASIA PORTORA
GREAT COMPANION PLANT FOR COASTAL SUN

DARK STEM – LARGE GREEN LEAVES
THIS SPECIES HAS BEEN OUT OF STOCK FOR SIX MONTHS
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 GALLON SIZE

Alocasia are a rather large group of broad leaved suckering plants that are native to Asia and tropical areas of Australia. Most produce rhizomes or tubers and produce suckers at the base of the primary plant. All have exotic and broad leaves that come in an assortment of sizes and colors. Most have prominent veins as shown below. All are exotic and appealing. There are about eighty natural species in the wild and even more hybrids.

The species I’m putting on special below is Alocasia portora. It has large green “elephant ear” shaped leaves. The undersides are green as well with prominent yellow veins. Leaves can get about 3 feet long and point upwards. This species can take full coastal sun or part sun. It’s cold hardy into the upper 20’s F. The 15g on sale were repotted late fall and should boom in their containers once spring gets here. They are shown in the first six photos.

TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS BATCH 15G ALOCASIA PORTORA $110

Note: The last row of photos are of 15 that we had last summer. This is what the plants on sale will look like by this coming summer.

BIRDSNEST FERN - ASPLENIUM NIDUS
EXOTIC UNDERSTORY FERN

LONG SHINY GREEN LEAVES
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON SIZE

This is such a great fern that I am again putting it on Special - the Birdsnest Fern, Asplenium nidus. It's a gardener's favorite! They are an ideal understory plant for the garden floor but can also be grown inside the home or in a patio area. Leaves are green and shiny. They want filtered light and ample water. Like most ferns, you don't want them to go dry. A large specimen plant could have a crown spread of six or seven feet. You have to keep snails away from them. The plants on special are nice 5 gallon plants. These can be mail ordered.

REGULAR PRICE THESE 5 GALLON PLANTS $65
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $45

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

PINK JASMINE
JASMINUM POLYANTHUS
FLORID FRAGRANT BLOSSOMS EARLY SUMMER

5G PLANTS
TEN DAY SPECIAL

At the nursery we grow and sell three different species of Jasmine. The one shown today is the earliest bloomer and comes into blossom in about the month of May. They are absolutely loaded with these faint pink and super fragrant blossoms. If you look carefully, you'll notice unopened blossoms are pink and the opened ones are a white with a faint pink color. And, wow! Do they have a pleasant fragrance. You can easily smell them over twenty feet away. This plant like sun and is cold hardy to about 20 degrees F. Limited supply.

REGULAR PRICE 5G $65
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5G $50

Just remember to mention this Blog Only Special when you purchase.

TUESDAY, 19 JANUARY, 2021

ROYSTONEA BORINQUENA
PERHAPS A MORE COLD HARDY ROYAL PALM

PHOTOGRAPHS OF MATURE PALMS

During the winter of 2007 when we had a severe cold spell, I came to find that this species or Royal Palm seemed to posses more cold hardiness than Roystonea regia and others that are more commonly seen. Our area got down to about 25 degrees F. An enthusiast about a mile from the nursery said his R. regias were totally burned but the Roystonea borninquena went untouched. Because of this I pursued seeds and grew more. We've sold a lot of this beautiful palm since then. It is native to Puerto Rico, Hispaniola and a few other islands. You'll note the absence of the super swollen base often seen with other species. It likes full sun, enjoys ample water and can get to heights over forty feet. At the present time, availability of this species of Royal Palm has been almost zero as no new seeds have been on the market for several years. But, hopefully this will change soon.

RHAPIS EXCELSA
THE LADY PALM

ONE OF THE BEST INTERIOR PALMS
ALSO GREAT UNDERSTORY GARDEN PLANT
TEN DAY SPECIAL LARGE 15G SIZE

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

Rhapis excelsa is native to Asia and typically doesn't get much over 8 feet tall in a pot. They do great in shady locations of the garden or inside the home. They are a very nice patio plant. Cold hardiness is about 20 degrees F. They want low dose fertilizer. Too much fertilizer will burn them. The plants on special here are 15g size, very full with lots of canes. They won't last long.

REGULAR PRICE THESE 15G $375
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $275

Important: Mention this Blog Only Offering for this price when you purchase. Note, we are getting very low on this size. We also do have nice 5g plants.

HYOPHORBE INDICA
THE CHAMPAGNE PALM

BEAUTIFUL MEDIUM SIZED PINNATE PALM
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON SIZE

This palm is native to the Reunion Islands and is being grown by many in our locality. It gets to 20 feet tall, likes sun and is cold tolerant into the mid to upper 20's F. It is pinnate and crown shafted. Of note, this palm is in the family of the Bottle and Spindle Palm. But, it has a much thinner trunk and is more cold hardy. Shown are our 5 gallon plants on special with some mature plants.

REGULAR PRICE 5 GALLON $100
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $80

Remember: mention this Blog Only Special at the time of purchase.

ARCHONTOPHOENIX MAXIMA
LARGEST OF THE KING PALMS

NEWLY EMERGING RED LEAVES
FAIRLY TALL CROWN SHAFTED PALM
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON SIZE

By popular demand I have put this great palm on special. This is the largest of the King Palm family. It got its name "maxima" by the flower size, but most have found it to be an aggressive grower, have a larger trunk and get taller than the other species of King Palms. Mature heights can read 60 to 80 feet. Compare this to the height of the common King Palm at about 40 to 50 feet. It does have silver on the underside of the leaves. The crown shaft is sort of a yellow, sometimes blue color.

It is a quick growing pinnate palm native to Australia. It's rare to see them available and also hard to find good photos of this species. Of note, as you see on one photo below, the newly emerging leaf is red. I wish to thank L.N. below for his picture of a mature tree. The plants I'm putting on special are 5 gallon size. Most are multiples and the one shown below is a double with two plants in the pot. In the last row of photos, I'm showing two 15 gallon plants, but they are not on special right now.

REGULAR PRICE BAND $100
TEN DAY SPECIAL BAND SIZE $80

Remember: Mention this Special for your discount.

DYPSIS LEPTOCHEILOS
THE TEDDY BEAR PALM

RUST COLORED CROWN SHAFT
THIN SILVER RINGED TRUNK
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON SIZE

This great palm from Madagascar is known for its rusty-brown/red crown shaft that is quite fuzzy to the touch. It therefore has its common name of the Teddy Bear Palm. It is not a huge palm, usually getting up to about twenty-five feet with a six inch thick trunk. Trunk color is silver with prominent rings. Leaf color is green. Right on the coast it takes full sun easily. Far inland would require part day sun or filtered light. Cold tolerance is down to about 25 degrees F. This is one of the most popular palms around. I’m offering our 5 gallon plants. They are nicely sized but would like to grow for a while in their present containers.

TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON $100
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $75

Just mention this Blog Special to get the discount at time of purchase.

LICUALA PELTATA VARIETY PELTATA
LARGE DIVIDED AND FLAT TROPICAL LEAF

THIN TRUNK, EXOTIC APPEARANCE
SOME DEGREE OF COLD HARDINESS
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON PLANTS

This is a tall, thin trunked tropical fan palm that is native to regions from northeastern India down through the Malay Peninsula. It is known for its green divided flat leaves that can be almost six feet in width and have deeply divided segments that go all the way to the leaf stem. Thus, from below, you see a full flat leaf that is divided into segments. Tree height can be up to 30 feet. The trunk is thin, about 4 inches in diameter. It is a filtered light plant that could works its way into more sun. Cold tolerance is about 30 degrees F. or a bit lower.

We recently acquired some huge one gallon plants that needed a late winter repotting into 5 gallon containers. We're putting these on special. My thanks to Paul Craft for the 7th and 9th photos below.

TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON PLANTS $90

These could sell out quickly. Remember to mention this Special at the time of purchase.

CHAMAEDOREA SARTORII
SINGLE TRUNK UNDERSTORY PALM

WANTS FILTERED LIGHT
HARD TO FIND - VERY RARE
TEN DAY SPECIAL ONE GALLON SIZE.

This thin trunked understory palm is native to Mexico and several Central American countries. It has a thin trunk a half inch thick and green leaves with variability in the width of the leaflets. The terminal leaflets are often fused to give a large fishtail type of leaflet. It gets to about ten feet tall. It's a bit difficult to find. This size can be mail ordered.

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

Remember to mention this Special at the time of purchase.

RHAPIDOPHYLLUM HYSTRIX
THE NEEDLE PALM

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

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

It is a suckering fan palm and known as the "Needle Palm" because it forms dark colored, protuberant needles on the trunk. The fourth picture below shows small needles forming on the trunk. The first five photos show the 5g on sale followed by a few 15g plants. All are in limited supply. In sun the color is a silver green with more silver underneath. In shade the color gets dark green, reminiscent of a Rhapis Palm. Trunks are usually under three feet tall and four to six inches thick. But, because the leaves come upwards, the overall height of the plant can be six to seven feet or taller. They can get a bit bushy. This is a very slow growing species. The one gallon plants are being put on sale.

REGULAR PRICE 1G $55
TEN DAY SPECIAL 1G $45

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

PRITCHARDIA NAPALIENSIS
THE NAPALIE LOULU PALM

EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO OBTAIN
MEDIUM SIZED TROPICAL FAN PALM
TEN DAY SPECIAL ONE GALLON JUVENILE PLANTS
This palm is a tropical fan palm native to Hawaii. Its habitat is located on the cliffs of the Napali coastline on the island of Kauai. It reaches a trunk height of fourteen to twenty feet with a trunk diameter of about 8 inches. Taller specimens have been reported in habitat. Leaves are green, flat with distinctly divided segments when mature. Seeds become black and are round, about an inch in length. Near the leaf attachment, the proximal leaf and terminal leaf stem have pronounced rusty-brown hairs/tomentum. The rest of the ventral leaves are green. Along the coast it can be grown in full sun and cold hardiness is a bit below a freeze (exact low uncertain). We rarely have these for sale. Seeds were from a domestic tree.

TEN DAY SPECIAL ONE GALLON $47.50

Remember to mention this Special. Mail order possible.
The 7th and 9th photos by Kyle Wicomb, Palmpedia. The 8th photo is by P. Goltra.

CARPENTERIA ACUMINATA
TALL, VERY THIN TRUNK
NATIVE TO NORTHERN AUSTRALIA

TEN DAY SPECIAL 1 GALLON SIZE

This is a tall, slender, single trunk pinnate palm from the Northern Territory in Australia. It can get to 40 feet tall and has attractive small red fruits. Leaves are gently arching and leaf color is green. It is crown shafted and trunk diameters are well under a foot. For Southern CA growers, it can be grown but is not the easiest palm to try. I think it's because, at best, this palm is hardy down to a freeze. We do have people who seek it out so we carry a small number of plants. I’d start it in part day sun and then let it grow into the sun.

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

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SABAL ETONIA
DWARF SABAL SPECIES FROM FLORIDA

NEVER OVER SIX TO EIGHT FEET TALL
MINIMAL TRUNK - DIVIDED FAN LEAVES
TEN DAY SPECIAL BAND SIZE SEEDLINGS

This dwarf species of Sabal is different than the more commonly seen Sabal Palmetto. It is native to Florida, stretching from the Panhandle down through the peninsula. It forms minimal trunk - one to two meters at most. Leaves are green and have divided segments. Growth rate is slow. Cold tolerance is into the teens F. and they take full sun. They are very difficult to find for sale. These are seedling plants, about two years old. We're putting them on Special.

REGULAR PRICE BAND SIZE $50
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $40

Mention this Special for your discount. The garden photo is from Fairchild Botanical Garden c/o PalmPedia.

SERENOA REPENS
THE SAW PALMETTO

SEMI-DWARF FAN PALM
GREEN TO BLUE LEAVES
TEN DAY SPECIAL BAND SIZE

This semi-dwarf fan palm is a suckering palm native to the SE portion of the United States. Typical heights are about six to seven feet although there are plants to ten feet. Leaf color is more commonly green. However, there are sought after blue clones of the suckering palm. Leaves are small, typically two to three feet across. Leaf stems are armed. It is a full sun palm with a cold tolerance into the upper teens F.

REGULAR PRICE BAND SIZE $50
TEN DAY SPECIAL BAND SIZE $40

Just mention this Special for your discount when you purchase.

ZAMIA AMBLYPHYLLIDIA
DWARF GREEN CYCAD

GOOD LOW PROFILE CYCAD
TEN DAY SPECIAL CITRUS POT SIZE PLANTS

This dwarf species of Zamia is from Puerto Rico and surrounding Caribbean areas. It is a small cycad with a caudex of six inches. It suckers, forming clumps. Its leaves are about 3 feet long, arching downwards and the leaflets are small. The petioles are unarmed. It likes filtered light and tolerates temperatures into the upper twenties F. It prefers partial sun or strong filtered light. But, it can be grown in sun along our coastal areas here. It is an ideal cycad species where one wants plants to stay small. It's perfect for planting next to a walkway. We’re putting our citrus pot plant on Special. Caudex sizes are 3 to 5 inches. Most are clustering plants with cones.

TEN DAY SPECIAL CITRUS POT HIS SIZE $195

Remember to mention this Special when you purchase. These are easy to mail order. The first six photos show the size on sale.

LEPIDOZAMIA HOPEI
LEPIDOZAMIA SPECIES WITH WIDER LEAFLETS

MAKES A TALL TREE OVER A CENTURY
FAIRLY RARE AND HARD TO FIND
TEN DAY SPECIAL CITRUS POT SIZE

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

TEN DAY SPECIAL CITRUS POT THIS SIZE $325

Regular price is $90 per inch. These can be mail ordered.

BLUE STAR FERN
PHLEBODIUM AUREUM

LEAVES WITH A DEFINITE BLUE COLOR
TEN DAY SPECIAL 1G SIZE

This is a fern we have for sale once in a while. We’ve found it’s quite popular and often sells out. We just got in a new batch including 5g and 1g plants. This is a rhizomatous fern that clumps or crawls. Leaves are lobed and have a undulating margins. Leave color is blue-green to blue. Interestingly it is found on the eastern portions of United States, Central America, the Caribbean Islands and South America as far south as Argentina. Leaves are soft and plant height is usually about two feet. It likes filtered light and is cold tolerant down to about a freeze. I've read that is somewhat drought tolerant. Some use it as an expansive ground cover.

REGULAR REGULAR PRICE 5G $55
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5G SIZE $45

MONDAY, 18 JANUARY, 2021

THE BOTTLE PALM
HYOPHORBE LAGENICAULIS

POPULAR AND INTERESTING SEMI-DWARF PALM
BUT, VERY COLD SENSITIVE & DIFFICULT TO GROW
SPINDLE PALM - A MUCH BETTER ALTERNATIVE PALM

The common name for Hyophorbe lagenicaulis is the Bottle Palm. It gets this common name from the fact that an old specimen has a markedly enlarged base. So, when larger, it looks like a large water bottle. It is a semi-short, sun loving palm that gets to a height of ten feet in a few decades. People enjoy the small stature. But, there are serious limitations. It does very poorly with colder winter weather that we see in Southern California. A freeze will often be the end of it. Even temperatures in the 30's F. significantly damage it. Of all the Bottle Palms sold by depot type stores in our area, an estimated 99% are dead by the first winter.

The photos below below in the first four rows are all the Bottle Palm. But, there's a much better alternative palm that looks very similar. It's the Spindle Palm, Hyophorbe verschafeltii. In the right growing areas, Spindle Palms look very similar but have a 75% chance of making it. They can take temperatures down to a freeze or as bit lower. They typically get to a mature height of about 15 feet or a bit taller. So, they are taller but still in the short palm category. Both species are slow growing and want sun. The Spindle Palm is shown in the last row of photos. Note that the main difference is that the bulge in the trunk is not so much at the base but rather in the central trunk, off the ground. Because of their superiority, we almost never grow or offer Bottle Palms but have a good stock of Spindle Palms to offer for sale.





Hyophorbe verschafeltii	Hyophorbe verschafeltii	Hyophorbe verschafeltii

HYOPHORBE VERSCHAFELTII
THE SPINDLE PALM

A LOOK AT SOME VERY OLD SPECIMENS
SUPER OLD TREES

Most of us know what the Spindle Palm, Hyophorbe verschafeltii, looks like. But, I thought I'd show you pictures of plants that are at least fifty years old. I've been following these particular trees individually for over thirty years and they were large when I first met them. So, here's the "Senior citizens" of Spindle Palms. The fourth photo shows the classic bulge in the mid-trunk. But, on some trees you'll notice this is less apparent - almost as if the central bulge aborts. I can't comment too much on this other than to say that this seems true on occasions and the bulge is less apparent. I wish I had sequential, over the decades, photos of individual trees.

Many are growing this sun-loving species here in Southern California and the tallest ones I know of are ten to twelve feet tall. References say twenty feet is maximum and certainly some of these trees are pushing that height. Cold hardiness is down to about a freeze. At the nursery we have seedlings, 5g and 15g sizes for sale.

Colony
5 gallon size
15 gallon size at nursery

CHAMAEDOREA TENELLA
SUPER CUTE DWARF UNDERSTORY PALM

SIMPLE, UNDIVIDED LEAVES
A REAL COLLECTOR ITEM

This is an adorable small, single trunk, understory palm from Southern Mexico that is typically about two feet tall. In habitat, it has been known to attain a height of three to four feet. Trunks are quite thin, usually about a quarter of an inch thick. Leaves are complete (simple) with no divided leaflets. It is closely related to Chamaedorea geonomiformis, just smaller. The lumping type taxonomists must drool at the possibility of someday lumping the two together. It is rarely seen on the market. Recently we got in about five of these and they sold the same day. But, I still wanted to show them to you. It wants filtered light and has a cold hardiness somewhere in the mid-twenties F. Because of its rarity, little is offered about culture in reference books. Anticipate in the future that, from time to time, we'll have small plants available.

BISMARCKIA NOBILIS
BLUE SINGLE TRUNK FAN PALM FROM MADAGASCAR

A DEFINITE STATEMENT PALM
TEN DAY SPECIAL GOOD SIZED 15 GALLON PLANTS

For several decades we've been growing this stunning blue fan palm from Madagascar. These are the blue form. This palm species loves sun, heat and is cold hardy to the low 20’s F. It doesn’t like the grower to fool with or cut its roots. These cannot be transplanted once established in the garden. They get a husky trunk and probably about 40 feet tall in many decades. This is a very attractive palm and should be given room in the garden to show it off. Many people in desert locations have found they can grow it. Shown below is our 15 gallon size that we have on special. This is a good size to start with and should take off quickly.

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

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BISMARCKIA NOBILIS
BLUE SINGLE TRUNK FAN PALM FROM MADAGASCAR

A DEFINITE STATEMENT PALM
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON

For species description, see above.

REGULAR PRICE 5 GALLON $95
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $85

Just remember to mention this Blog Special when ordering to get your discount. This size can be easily mail ordered.

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

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.

REGULAR PRICE 15G $195
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $165

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HOWEA BELMOREANA
THE SENTRY OR UMBRELLA PALM

ANOTHER PALM FROM LORD HOW ISLAND
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON SIZE

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

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

REGULAR PRICE 5 GALLON $100
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON $80

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KENTIOPSIS OLIVIFORMIS
A GREAT CROWN SHAFTED PALM

IDEAL FOR SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
MEDIUM MATURE HEIGHT
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON SIZE

I've discussed this great New Caledonian species before because it is such a good species for those of us in Southern California. It comes from high elevation in its native New Caledonia habitat, is a good growing palm and can tolerate full sun easily along the coastal strip. Its cold hardiness is down to about 23 degrees, better than the King Palm or Kentia Palm. It has an average trunk diameter of eight to ten inches and a mature height of usually about thirty feet. It can also be grown in part day sun or strong filtered light. Shown here is the 5 gallon size we’re putting on special Growth rate on this species is good. This species is highly recommended.

REGULAR PRICE 5G $100
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $85

The 5 gallon size is shown in the first 5 photos. The garden trees are growing in San Diego County.

LIVISTONA SARIBUS
LARGE, DARK & HOOKED SPINES

MEDIUM TO TALL FAN PALM
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5G SIZE

This medium to tall fan palm is native to southeast Asia. It can get to heights of thirty-five feet or more. It is an interesting palm that is easy to grow and has a very ornamental leaf with deep divisions of the segments. Its segment almost make a complete circle. Leaf color is green. The spines on the petioles tend to be dark in color and dramatic, usually the thing most people remember most about this species. It is a sun species and cold hardy into the mid-twenties at least. The 15g size on sale are very large size. One photo below shows the remarkable blue color to the seeds. We also have available other sizes. The sixth photo is by John Volk.

REGULAR PRICE 5G $100
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5G $80

Just mention this Blog Special for this price when you purchase. Please note the prominent spines on the leaf stems.

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

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

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

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

REGULAR PRICE 5G $100
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5G $85

RAVENEA SAMBIRANENSIS
RARE SINGLE TRUNK PALM FROM MADAGASCAR

WHEN MATURE, LANDSCAPE SIZED SPECIMEN
TEN DAY SPECIAL ONE GALLON PLANTS

This species of Ravenea is from both the west and eastern sides of the Island of Madagascar. It was named after a river on the island. It is a large and elegant pinnate palm with heights reportedly up to one hundred feet. Trunk diameter is one foot. It grows at elevations from sea level to six thousand feet in both dry and moist native habitats. When younger, this species has flat erect leaves that go straight upwards. However, with age, this species produces leaves that are keeled and curve downwards at the ends. When mature the overall crown is hemispherical with the leaves in the upper portion of the circle. Because of its large size, this plant should be considered a major landscape item and not a companion plant. Photos below show how large this palm is when mature.

I have a limited number of one gallon plants on sale. They should be grown in an area where they can work their way from strong filtered light into full sun. Cold hardiness is into the mid-twenties F. They like moisture but need good draining soil. My thanks to TS at RPS for two photos below. The one gallons are shown in the first five pictures.

REGULAR PRICE ONE GALLON $60
TEN DAY SPECIAL ONE GALLON $50

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

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

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

REGULAR PRICE 5G $100
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5G $80

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LEPIDOZAMIA PEROFFSKYANA
USER FRIENDLY CYCAD – SPINELESS!

LARGE GREEN CYCAD FOR FILTERED LIGHT OR COASTAL SUN
TEN DAY SPECIAL CITRUS POT SIZE

I enjoy talking about this Australian cycad species because it is one of my favorites. It is a large cycad over time with a crown width of eight to ten feet. I say "user friendly" above because this is one of the few cycad species that has absolutely no spines - none of the leaflets, none one the stems. This is a large species with trunks slowly getting to over ten feet and leaf length typically six to eight feet or a bit more. Trunk diameter is usually about 18 inches. Leaves are green with a smooth petiole with no spines. Leaflets are glossy green. It prefers filtered light or full sun along the coast. It is easy to grow and has a cold hardiness into the low 20’s F. We’re putting our citrus pot on sale. These have caudexes of four to five inches.

TEN DAY SPECIAL CITRUS POT THIS SIZE $275

ZAMIA AMBLYPHYLLIDIA
DWARF GREEN CYCAD

GOOD LOW PROFILE CYCAD
TEN DAY SPECIAL CITRUS POT SIZE PLANTS

This dwarf species of Zamia is from Puerto Rico and surrounding Caribbean areas. It is a small cycad with a caudex of six inches. It suckers, forming clumps. Its leaves are about 3 feet long, arching downwards and the leaflets are small. The petioles are unarmed. It likes filtered light and tolerates temperatures into the upper twenties F. It prefers partial sun or strong filtered light. But, it can be grown in sun along our coastal areas here. It is an ideal cycad species where one wants plants to stay small. It's perfect for planting next to a walkway. We’re putting our citrus pot plant on Special. Caudex sizes are 3 to 5 inches. Most are clustering plants with cones.

TEN DAY SPECIAL CITRUS POT HIS SIZE $195

ENCEPHALARTOS EUGENE-MARAISII
BLUE SOUTH AFRICAN CYCAD FROM THE TRANSVAAL AREA

VERY SOUGHT AFTER BY ENTHUSIAST
MEDIUM SIZED MATURE - UPRIGHT LEAVES
TEN DAY SPECIAL BAND SIZE SEEDLINGS

This species is endemic to the Waterberg range in the Limpopo Province of South Africa. Their habitat is dry and arid. They grow on steep rocky slops, grasslands and savanna. It is a small to medium sized species. Leaf length generally does not exceed a meter and stems can get about four meters high. Of the Transvaal (previous province within South Africa north of the Vaal River) species, this is the most common. That being said, this species is still exceptionally rare and almost extinct in the wild.

The leaves on this species can vary from a blue/green color, to a powdery silver and in some cases be an aquamarine. Leaflets twist almost perpendicular to the petiole, giving them a 'stacking' appearance (like blinds). In coastal and inland areas, this species prefers to be in the full sun, but can tolerate partial sun. Cold tolerance is about 22 degrees F.
The seedlings on special are 18 month old with two leaves. We rarely put them on special.

REGULAR PRICE BAND SIZE $125
TEN DAY SPECIAL BAND SIZE $95

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BILLBERGIA SPECIES - A BROMELIAD
SUMMER BLOOMER WITH PINK BLOSSOMS

HUGE CLUSTERS IN POTS
TEN DAY SPECIAL THESE OLD PLANTS

Billbergia is a type of Bromeliad that grows quite well in the ground. They are from Mexico, Central and South America and some Caribbean locations. Most are summer bloomers with large pendent blossoms that have colorful petals. The representative photo below is from Wikipedia. The plants we're putting on special are five to ten year old cluster plants with about ten to twenty plants per pot. When they blossom they'll give a huge display of long-lasting color. Usually when you buy Bromeliads, you just get one plant. Then you wait ten years to get a cluster like these. They take coastal full sun and can survive a freeze.

REGULAR PRICE THESE CLUSTERS $95
TEN DAY SPECIAL THESE CLUSTERS $65

These can be shipped. Just remember to mention this Blog Only Special to get this special price.

MUSA SUMATRANA HYBRID
A NON-FRUITING CROSSED WITH A FRUITING BANANA

SHOULD MAKE PRETTIER FRUITING PLANT
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON PLANTS

The plants I'm showing here may be very interesting. It's a cross between the ornamental Musa sumatrana (zebrina) and a fruiting type of Banana. The hybridizer told me it should make edible bananas. Time will tell. Even if it doesn't, it should be bigger than a regular sumatrana with green leaves having attractive purple splotches and maroon underside. See photos below. It'd want full sun and should be cold tolerant well into the mid-twenties F. We're putting our 5 gallon on sale.

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

Only a handful available.

ASSORTED ALOCASIA VARIETIES
GREAT COMPANION PLANTS

WE HAVE ABOUT TWELVE VARIETIES IN STOCK
VARIOUS HEIGHTS, TROPICAL, LUSH-APPEARING
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON SIZE

Alocasia are a rather large group of broad leaved suckering plants that are native to Asia and tropical areas of Australia. Most produce rhizomes or tubers and produce suckers at the base of the primary plant. All have exotic and broad leaves that come in an assortment of sizes and colors. Most have prominent veins as shown below. All are exotic and appealing. There are about eighty natural species in the wild and even more hybrids.

Many plants below are hybrids developed for beauty. Right now we have a great selection of unusual and hard to find varieties of Alocasia. Availability on these rare plants does change over time. We mostly have 5 gallon size but some one gallons. There are some sun species below and some that are very cold hardy. All like good draining soil and ample moisture on the roots.

TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON ALOCASIA $50

Below are nine different varieties. We have three or four more types. Mail order is possible but a bit difficult b/c of weather issues and the fragile leaves.

Alocasia black stem	Alocasia serendipity	Alocasia sarawakensis yucatan princess
Alocasia dark star	Alocasia sumo	Alocasia regal shield
Alocasia wentii	Alocasia cal-odora	Alocasia calidora

SATURDAY, 16 JANUARY, 2021

CYCAS THOUARSII
EXOTIC GREEN CYCAD WITH THIN TRUNK

VERY SIMILAR TO CYCAS CIRCINALIS
MEDIUM TO LARGE GREEN CYCAD FROM EASTERN AFRICA AND ADJACENT ISLANDS
EASY TO GROW - TAKES COASTAL SUN

Cycas thouarsii is often mentioned as "coming from Madagascar", and that it does. But, there are also native populations in multiple eastern African countries and in the Comoros Islands. It is a large cycad that can get trunks over thirty feet tall and twelve to eighteen inches thick. But, in the short term of 20 years, anticipate a trunk height of six or eight feet in the ground. Leaves are green, tend to be upright and have a length of six to nine feet. A healthy plant can throw forty new leaves all at once. Leaflets are paired and bright green. Leaf stems are armed with small hooks. Leaflets are leathery and reduced in size toward the base of the leaf.

Cycas circinalis is the trade name for a very similar plant known as the Queen Sago. Probably, most of the plants in the United States are not the true species which is from India. From an appearance point of view, it is quite similar to C. thouarsii and often these two are considered the same. Both of these species thrive in coastal Southern California and tolerate full sun right on the coast. In fare inland areas, part day sun is preferred.

Shown below are very nice examples of these species. The older 15g are 30 year old plants that have been locally grown outdoors in sun. We also have some boxed specimens and smaller sizes for sale. The 5g size can be easily shipped. Cold tolerance is down to the low 20’s F.

DIOON SPINULOSUM
A CUSTOMER FAVORITE CYCAD

GREEN LEAVES, ELEGANT
LOTS OF SIZES TO CHOOSE FROM

Although you can't tell from the photos here, this cycad species can get quite tall. I've seen photos from habitat with what appears to be over 20 feet of trunk. Dioon spinulosum is native to tropical areas in Mexico where it grows in limestone forests. Trunks don't get overly thick, typically 12 to 14 inches thick. With age, this can be more. Leaves are green and mildly armed. Leaf length is about six feet. My preference is to grow this species in filtered light. Cold tolerance is into the mid twenties F. Be aware, to get a foot or two of trunk can take a few decades. At the nursery we usually have a good selection of this species from small to large. Photos below shown some nursery plants as well as plants in gardens.

CHAMAEDOREA PLUMOSA
THE BABY QUEEN PALM

SEVERAL PLANTS PER POT
LOOK BEST IN GROUPS
TEN DAY SPECIAL ON THREE SIZES

For anyone who's looked for this species lately, you realize it's in very short supply. This is because of a several year shortage of seeds the past few years. We are pleased to presently three different sizes, all on sale. All are multiples with at least 3 plants per pot. This species gets up to about 14 feet height with a green, ringed trunk about 1.5 inches in diameter. The leaves are plumose or fluffy. They are quick growing and perfect for narrow planter areas. It will take full coastal sun. Cold hardiness is into the mid-twenties F. It can also be used as a houseplant in a bright area. We’re putting on sale popular sizes of 1, 5 and 15g plants. .

REGULAR PRICE 1GALLON $55
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $45 (FIRST ROW OF PHOTOS)

REGULAR PRICE 5 GALLON $95
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON $80 (SECOND ROW OF PHOTOS)

REGULAR PRICE 15G $195
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15G $175 (THIRD ROW OF PHOTOS)

Mention this Blog Special for your discount at the time of purchase. NOTE: The last two photos are c/o TS at RPS and Palmpedia. Also, be aware, we have limited numbers on some sizes.

VEITCHIA SPIRALIS
RARE SINGLE TRUNK PALM FROM VANUATU

EXOTIC APPEARING CROWN SHAFTED PALM
TEN DAY SPECIAL FIFTEEN GALLON SIZE

This unusual single trunk palm species is native to the small island of Vanuatu. It is a tall species reaching heights of over fifty feet. It has a silver-green crown shaft and premorse leaflets. It is quite exotic appearing. It is a sun species along the coast. It does tolerate a freeze. But, it is a lot easier to grow than other Veitchia species. Customers have told us it’s their favorite of the genus by far. I don’t have many, but I'm offering the fifteen gallon size on special. The plant shown below is a double, two stems. And, I forgot to say, it’s super rare and near impossible to find. We only have a couple for sale.

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

Just mention this blog special at the time of purchase for this price. The first garden photo is from Pinterest and the second from PalmPedia - both by unknown authors.

RAVENEA GLAUCA
GREAT MADAGASCAR PALM - MEDIUM HIEGHT - THIN TRUNK

NOT TOO MANY LEFT
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15G

Many folks like plants that don't have a super thick trunk and don't get too tall. Such is the case with this species. Ravenea glauca is native to Madagascar, has a thin six inch trunk and gets to a height of about 25 feet. One of my favorite habitat photos is shown below with the red cliffs in the background. How gorgeous is this species? It is a full sun plant in most areas and cold hardy to the upper teens to low 20's F.

The 15g plants shown here are six feet or a bit more in height. They'd be a challenge to mail order. But, we do have smaller sizes for sale that are easy to ship. Growth rate is pretty good. It is a very durable plant and easy to grow. New growers should consider this species. Be aware we only have a few available.

REGULAR PRICE 15G $225
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15G $190

Just mention this Blog Only Special to get your discount.
The last photo from Palmpedia is by an unknown author.

CHAMAEDOREA CATARACTARUM
THE CAT PALM

A SEMI-DWARF CLUSTERING PALM
HEIGHT TO ABOUT TO SIX FEET
TEN DAY SPECIAL HUGE 15G POT 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 have a handful of large plants in 15 gallon size. They typically are suckering with a near mature height. They are about 15 to 20 years old and very full as shown here and have been at our nursery all this time.

REGULAR PRICE THIS SIZE $225
TEN DAY SPECIAL $185

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DYPSIS LUCUBENSIS
TALL, THIN TRUNKED PINNATE PALM

FLUFFY, PLUMOSE LEAVES
THIS CAN BE A SINGLE OR A SUCKERING PALM
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 GALLON SIZE

This species of palm is typically single trunk but there are suckering forms. This is what we are offering here. It is native to island of Nossi-Be off the coast of Madagascar. It can reach heights of over thirty feet. It has leaves arranged in three ranks - "tristichous". Trunk diameter is about 8 inches and the crown shaft is a rusty-brown color and not elongated. It is a difficult species to find nowadays. I'd recommend growing it in full sun along the coast. I'd estimate cold hardiness to be in the mid-twenties F. We have nice 15 gallons on special. Note the interesting leaflet arrangement.

REGULAR PRICE 5 GALLON $195
TEN DAY SPECIAL 1 GALLON $175

Remember: Mention this Special for this price when you purchase. We only have a small number available.

BRAHEA SPECIES "SUPER SILVER"
NICE 5 GALLON PLANTS

BLUE WITH THINNER TRUNK THAT B. ARMATA
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON PLANTS

Shown here is a 5 gallon plant of a Brahea species from Mexico that is presently known as "Brahea species Super Silver". Undoubtedly someone will describe it in the near future. Seeds have been available only twice. These plants are from the first batch that came along. It is a blue plant but doesn't show the blue until older. It wants full hot sun and would be perfect for the desert. I suspect the cold tolerance is similar to Brahea armata, about 15 degrees F. But, compared to the later, this species trunk is much thinner and it is faster growing. But, the blue color is just as intense. Shown here is the 5g size. Limited numbers. Mature plant photo below c/o RPS.

REGULAR PRICE 5 GALLON $100
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON SIZE $85

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CHAMBEYRONIA MACROCARPA
THE FLAME THROWER PALM
NEW RED EMERGING LEAF

DARK GREEN CROWN SHAFT
TEN DAY 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 $95
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON $80

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

DYPSIS CARLSMITHII
ORIGINALLY CALLED "DYPSIS STUMPY"

ATTRACTIVE AND DIFFERENT SINGLE TRUNK MADAGASCAR PALM
MEDIUM HEIGHT - THICK TRUNK
SALE OF 5 GALLON SIZE

The original specimen of this species was found in the garden of the now-late Don Carlsmith on the Big Island, HI. Friend Jeff Marcus grew this species from seeds of this single plant and, thirty years ago, referred to it as Dypsis "Stumpy". With the assistance of John Dransfield at Kew Gardens in the U.K., it was later given the name of Dypsis carlsmithii.

This is a medium sized, crown shafted pinnate palm with upright leaves that are green and arch at their ends. Leaves are keeled and the crown shaft is green with hints of orange. It was called "stumpy" by Jeff because the trunk is thick compared to many other Dypsis. Trunks are ringed and 12 to 14 inches thick. Mature height is twenty feet and it wants part day or full sun along the coast. Cold tolerance is into the upper 20's F. Nowadays, the only source of seeds for this species is domestic seeds so availability is very limited. We are putting a small number of 5 gallon on sale. The seventh photo is by Ryan Gallivan c/o PACSOA.

REGULAR PRICE 5 GALLON $125
SALE PRICE THIS SIZE $100

SYAGRUS OLERACEA
THIN TRUNK & TALL SOLITARY PALM

PLUMOSE LEAVES
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON SIZE

This species of single trunk pinnate palm is native to Brazil and can get to heights of fifty to sixty feet. It can be grown in Southern California and is a smaller version of the Queen Palm. Leaves are green and plumose. It wants full sun and is cold hardy into the mid to upper 20's F. One special are nice 5 gallon plants, still with their juvenile foliage.

REGULAR PRICE 5 GALLON SIZE $100
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $80

Remember: mention this Blog Special at the time of purchase. Last photo by John Demott, FL - via the I.P.S.

SABAL MINOR
DWARF, COLD HARDY FAN PALM

NEVER OVER ABOUT 7 FEET TALL
TEN DAY SPECIAL BAND SIZE

Sabal minor is a dwarf species of fan palm from the southern United States and is commonly found in the state of Texas. It rarely gets foliage overhead with an average height of four to seven feet. It has a long petiole and a small leaf. The blossom produces an ample supply of small black seeds and juts upward into or above the foliage. This is often a way to identify it as it produces flowers and fruit as a that is not overhead. It takes sun and can tolerate part day sun. Cold tolerance is excellent, probably about 16 degrees F.

The seedlings in band size are a great size for affordable mail order. They are very nice size for a band. This species is quite easy to grow and has been used as a houseplant.p

REGULAR PRICE BAND SIZE $50
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $37.50

Remember, mention this Special for this price at the time of ordering.

CARPOXYLON MACROSPERMUM
DROP-DEAD GORGEOUS CROWN SHAFTED PALM

NATIVE TO VANUATU
EXTREMELY HARD TO FIND
NOT VERY COLD TOLERANT
SALE ON ONE GALLON PLANTS

This extremely gorgeous crown shafted palm was introduced into the cultivation market perhaps 25 years ago. At that time and since, availability of seeds has very limited and seed prices high - as much as several dollars per seed. This is a single trunk palm with very arching green leaves and a lime green colored crown shaft. The trunk is medium sized and about 10 inches thick. Overall height is 15 to 20 feet. Leaves are keeled and leaflets continue nearly all the way to the base of the petiole. The base of the trunk is slightly swollen. The difficulty in growing this species is the lack of its ability to tolerate a freeze. Tolerated low temperatures are 33 to 34 degrees. With this said, some people in warmer microclimates have had success in growing this beautiful palm. It wants acclimation into full sun. The mature photos are c/o a friend in Vanuatu and are from a private garden. This is an extremely difficult species to find for sale. Within a month or so, all these are going into 5 gallon pots.

REGULAR PRICE 1 GALLON $75
SALE PRICE THIS SIZE $65

DIOON CALIFANOI
MEDIUM SIZED MEXICAN CYCAD

KEELED, ARCHING LEAVES
TEN DAY SPECIAL CITRUS POT SIZE

There is some type of seductive quality to this rare species of Dioon. I think it's because of the compact, rigid, keeled and curved leaves. At times they are a bit bizarre appearing - but very appealing. This is a species that takes on the mature appearance over time. As a young plant you might think it's a "ho-hummer". But, as it ages, it develops its traditional appearance and gets more attractive. Leaves are four to five feet long. In a domestic situation, a plant with a three foot trunk would be enormous. It takes full sun and is cold hardy into the low 20's F. Plants on special have a caudex of about 2 inches or a bit more.

REGULAR PRICE CIT POT $225
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE IN CIT POT $195

Remember to mention this Blog Special for this price when you purchase. This size is easy to mail order.

ZAMIA SPARTEA
A DWARF THIN LEAF CYCAD

TOLERATES SUN ALONG THE COAST
TEN DAY SPECIAL CITRUS POT SIZE

This species of Mexican cycad is quite unusual to see available because it has been neglected for so long because enthusiasts sought out the more broad leaf Zamia species. Zamia spartea has extremely thin leaflets. The leaf stems are mildly armed with small spines. This is a dwarf cycad. It lives in grassy areas and is difficult to spot in habitat because it is camouflaged by the adjacent grass. It gets a cuadex about four inches in size with leaves three to four feet long. They are green in color and leaf stems are prominently armed with spines. In the ground and in cultivation, it will hold perhaps five leaves or more. It cones at an age of about five to six years after germination. Shown here are some citrus pot and coning sized plants. These are about ten years old. Note the male cones in the 5th photo of a nursery plant. Cold tolerance of this species is into the twenties F. Along the coast it can tolerate a fair amount of sun. Inland areas would require sun protection. We have citrus pot plants with caudexes of about 3 inches that we’re putting on sale.

REGULAR PRICE THESE CITRUS POT PLANTS $300
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE POT AND CAUDEX $240

Remember: Mention this Special when you purchase. Easy to mail order. Garden photo below by friend Joseph Perner from Australia. It's the plants in the background.

CYCAS PECTINATA
TALL GREEN ASIAN CYCAD

SOME COLD HARDINESS
TEN DAY SPECIAL CITRUS POT SIZE

This is the tallest species of the genus Cycas with reports from habitat of plants over forty feet tall. It has a wide distribution spreading from India throughout southeast Asia and into China. Trunks are medium diameter with swelling at the base. Leaves are green, 4 to 6 feet long with small armor on the leaf stems. The appearance of a well grown plant is a lush tropical cycad. It'll take coastal sun or part day interior sun. Cold hardiness is into the mid-twenties F. or a bit lower. It is one of the more cold tolerant plants of the genus. We're offering citrus pot size plants on a Ten Day Special. Caudex sizes are 4 to 5 inches.

TEN DAY SPECIAL CITRUS POTS THIS SIZE $250

Note the last 2 photos are of a nursery plant.

CYCAS PANZHIHUAENSIX X DEBAOENSIS
CYCAD HYBRID OF TWO RARE SPECIES

NEVER AVAILABLE BEFORE
CAN'T EXACTLY PREDICT MATURE APPEARANCE
TEN DAY SPECIAL OVERSIZED ONE GALLON

We're offering on special a very rare hybrid of the genus Cycas. Both parents are native to China. The C. panzhiuaensis is known for it's medium size, blue-green foliage in sun and cold tolerance. Cycas debaoensis is known for it's mutlipinnate leaves and fluffy leaf appearance. I've not had this cross before and there are no pictures of mature plants available. It should make a small to medium sized adult plant and take at least part day with a cold hardiness into the low 20's F. The plants on special are super large one gallons with about 2 inch thick caudexes. They need to be repotted or planted.

REGULAR PRICE THESE 1 GALLON $100
TEN DAY SPECAIL THESE PLANTS $80

Remember to mention this Blog Special when you purchase to get this price. The first two garden photos are the panzhihuaensis and the next two are the debaoensis.

RABITTS FOOT FERN
DAVALIA FEJEENSIS

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

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

REGULAR PRICE 5 GALLON $55
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $45

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

HELICONIA SCHIEDIANA
BANANA-LIKE SUCKERING TROPICAL PLANT

ORANGE OR RED/YELLOW UPRIGHT BLOSSOMS
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON SIZE

All of our Heliconia are grown from rhizomes from existing and flowering plants in Southern California. This results in large, very strong growing plants as shown here. Heliconia schiediana can take sun or part sun, gets to a height of sever to eight feet, and flowers freely in the summer. It is very cold hardy. Even if a hard freeze knocks down the leaves, plants usually come back vigorously in the spring. Flowers are red/yellow or orange/yellow. We’re putting the 5 gallon size on special.

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

Just mention this blog posting when purchasing to get the discount. The seventh photo is of a 15 gallon nursery plant. The blossom photo below is by TS at RPS. The last photo shows Heliconia plants in a garden.

TWO VARIEGATED HIBISCUS
ONE WITH RED FLOWERS, ONE WITH YELLOW

FORM SMALL BUSHES OR TREES
TEN DAY SPECIAL ONE GALLON PLANTS

Below I am showing you two different variegated Hibiscus.

1. Variegated Hibiscus cooperi - first four photos
2. Variegated Hibiscus tileaceus hamoe - photos 6 through 10

All of our Hibiscus have been propagated from cuttings off a mother tree. Some have several plants per pot. As most of you know, Hibiscus make a bush or small tree. Plants are being grown from temperate to tropical localities. Leaves are typically green with finely serrated edges. The two plants on sale are more rare variegated forms but still have the colorful blossoms. All need adequate sunlight. They do not like severe cold weather. Cold makes the flower buds drop off. Keep them damp but not soggy.

TEN DAY SPECIAL EITHER TYPE BELOW $25

These can be mail ordered but are sort of fragile for traveling and no guarantees can be made at this time. Blossom photos are c/o Wikipedia.

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GASTROCOCOS CRISPA
AKA ACROCOMIA CRISPA

THE CUBAN BELLY PALM
SPINY PINNATE PALM
CENTRAL TRUNK SWOLLEN

Native to various areas of Cuba, this single trunk spiny palm is most known for the prominent bulge in the central trunk as shown here. The spines on the trunk are variable. Some older plants seem to lose their spines whereas others keep them. See the photos below. I've shown some photos that definitely show the bulge in the trunk.

Heights can get to over thirty feet, crowns are full, leaves are plumose and overall appearance of the trees are very interesting. This is a full sun species that can be grown in frost free areas of Southern California. We probably have some smaller sizes available presently. BTW, I am old fashioned and really like the old name of Gastrococos crispa. But, taxonomists have to make a living. We do offer this species from time to time in small sizes.

POTTING UP A NEW PALM SEEDLING
PHOTOGRAPHS SHOWING TECHNIQUE -
VEITCHIA SEEDLINGS

If you follow the techniques given in the article above, you will end up having seedlings that will need repotting into a growing container. Shown here are some vigorous Veitchia seedlings that were germinated in a flat. Flats are not our favorite for germinating (are not deep containers) but, for conservation of space, was what we used for these seeds. You can see in the first two photos that these are well developed with about two or three leaves. We prefer to have several leaves before we repot seedlings.

Photographs three to five show the seedlings after they've been removed from the germinating flat. Care was taken to remove and small but complete section of the seedling's roots. Note the compact and nice roots on the seedlings. You must be careful when removing each seedling to protect the roots. Cutting or damaging the roots can lead to damping off after removal.

The last photo shows the seedling after being repotted into a one gallon. Sometimes we put seedlings into our band containers ( 3 x 3 x 9 inches), but Veitchias typically are large, strong seedlings and respond better in a larger pot. Of course, after potting up seedlings, water immediately and put them into filtered light. Over time, you can give them more sun exposure.

I hope this helps you have successful growing of your small new palms.

ENCEPHALARTOS FEROX
SOUTH AFRICAN CYCAD

STUNNING RED FEMALE CONE
GREEN HOLLY FERN - LIKE LEAFLETS

The first six photos below are of a 15g Encephalartos ferox at the nursery that has put out an almost "Fire Engine Red" female cone. I fear the real color is not showing on this Webpage, but it's true red in real life. This plant is for sale. The caudex size is 12.5 inches. I've found that male cones don't have the same intensely red color. See last photo. Leaves are green and leaflets are armed with small spines. Many say the leaves look like a Holly Fern. Mature, this is a medium sized cycad that likes either filtered light inland or some sun along the coast. But, it's best not to grow it in full sun anywhere locally as leaves tend to get a lime green color. Cold hardiness is down to the low 20's F.

I have shown an assortment of other photos below including a smaller plant at the nursery. We have a nice assortment of sizes available. But, only mature, larger plants will cone.

MULE PALM
BUTIA X SYAGRUS (QUEEN PALM)

MEDIUM SIZE MATURE HYBRID PALM
SUPER COLD HARDY - TO ABOUT 16 DEGREES
TEN DAY SPECIAL SQUAT 15G SIZE

This popular inter-generic hybrid palm was probably first created by a man made cross of both parents about a hundred years ago. It has been given a trade name of "Butiagrus nabonnandii" but most people call it the Mule Palm. The latter name is utilized because it's been found on most specimens to have sterile fruit or no fruit at all. Any seeds formed almost always won't germinate to grow a new palm. Butia capitata is a monoecious species. This means that flower stocks have both male and female flowers.

To produce Mule Palm plants, it takes a tremendous amount of work to viable and true seeds. On the seed producing Butia flowerstock, all the male flowers must be meticulously removed manually to prevent self-pollination by itself. Only after this can the Queen pollen but put onto the receptive Butia blossoms. This takes a lot of experience, effort and time. This is one of the reasons this hybrid is so rare and usually pricey.

Mature height is up to thirty feet, much shorter than the Queen Palm. But, cold hardiness is better than a Queen as well. It'll take temperatures down to about 16 degrees F. This species prefers a bright sun location and can be grown in the desert in full sun.

On special are our squat 15g plants. They are six to seven feet tall. They are ready for planting.

REGULAR PRICE 15 GALLON SIZE $375
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $300

Remember: Mention this Blog Only Special at the time of purchase.

BECCARIOPHOENIX ALFREDII
THE MADAGASCAR PLATEAU COCONUT PALM

MEDIUM SIZED SINGLE TRUNK PALM
HIGHLY SOUGHT AFTER
TEN DAY SPECIAL ON 15G SIZED PLANTS

This species of exotic palm is from the island of Madagascar. It is the third of three Beccariophoenix species described from this palm-loaded country. It is so sought after because some feel that it's the prettiest species of the three. And, because it may possess the best cold hardiness. I've documented other Beccariophoenix species tolerating temperatures below 25 degrees at our nursery. So, this species may survive in areas like San Francisco, Phoenix and Houston. It grows to a height of about thirty feet and does not have a crown shaft. Leaves are long and minimally curved. The crown of leaves are densely placed. Growth rate is medium in most areas and along the coast it likes sun. This species is hard to find. We're putting our limited supplies of 15g plants on ten day special. As you can see from the photos, they are good sized.

REGULAR PRICE 15G THIS SPECIES $225
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $195

You must mention this Internet-only special when purchasing to get this price. Limited supplies available. CREDITS: My thanks to TS at RPS for the habitat photos.

HYOPHORBE VERSCHAFELTII
THE SPINDLE PALM

BULGING TRUNK ABOVE THE GROUND!
MUCH BETTER FOR CO CAL THAN THE BOTTLE PALM!
TEN DAY SPECIAL 25G SIZE

If you live in Southern California, the chances are 99% that a Bottle Palm (Hyophorbe lagenicaulis) will die in your garden or look really bad. They don't tolerate our winter's cold. But, if you live along the coast, the chances are 75% that you can successfully grow the Spindle Palm - plain and simple. This species is more cold hardy than the Bottle Palm. All our plants have been grown from seed at our nursery. This species cannot be imported from FL because of Agriculture restrictions.

It does have the bulging trunk, but this bulge is central in the trunk, not at the base. And, the Spindle Palm is easier to grow, gets taller and has a cigar shaped trunk that is super cool. Mature height in 25 years is about 15 feet. Peak height is about 20 feet in many decades. The mature plants below are very old. This species loves sun. Cold hardiness is just below a freeze. The 25 gallon size shown here are fantastic - very large for their pots with heights overhead.

REGULAR PRICE 25G $550
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5G $465

Just mention this Blog Special for your discount when you purchase

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 $200
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 GALLON $180

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

ROYSTONEA REGIA
THE CUBAN ROYAL PALM

LOVES SUN AND HEAT
PLANTS ON SPECIAL SIX FEET TALL
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON SIZE

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

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

REGULAR PRICE 5G $100
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON $80

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

PRITCHARDIA MINOR
SMALL TO MEDIUM SIZED TROPICAL FAN PALM

EASY TO GROW IN OUR AREA
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON SIZE

This species of Pritchardia never gets overly large. The mature specimen shown in the last row of photos is growing in San Diego and in many years has just reached the roof of a single family home. I'd estimate you'll get a mature height of ten to fifteen feet in two decades. Trunk diameter is about eight inches. Native to the Island of Kauai in HI, this species is quite rare and grows at high elevation in locality. It tolerates full sun here if you are not too far inland. Cold tolerance is about 26 to 27 degrees. The last two pictures of this fruiting tree were taken by KM. We presently have a limited number of good sized five gallon plants on special. We may have larger and smaller sizes available.

REGULAR PRICE 5 GALLON $100
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $80

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

DYPSIS CARLSMITHII
ORIGINALLY CALLED "DYPSIS STUMPY"

ATTRACTIVE AND DIFFERENT SINGLE TRUNK MADAGASCAR PALM
MEDIUM HEIGHT - THICK TRUNK
SALE OF 5 GALLON SIZE

REGULAR PRICE 5 GALLON $125
SALE PRICE THIS SIZE $100

PRITCHARDIA LOWERYANA
RARE TROPICAL FAN PALM OF HAWAII

MEDIUM HEIGHT, PLEATED FLAT LEAVES
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON PLANTS

This extremely rare single trunk tropical fan palm is native to the Island of Molokai, HI. Mature, it is a medium sized palm that gets 15 to 20 feet tall and has a think trunk. Leaves are green, top and bottom, and leaves are divided about 50% from their perimeter and are strongly pleated. It has a cold hardiness of somewhere in the upper 20's F. It wants sun or part sun right on the coast. In desert areas I'd recommend strong filtered light. This species is almost impossible to find on the U.S. mainland. We're offering 5 gallon on sale.

REGULAR PRICE 5 GALLON $100
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $80

Remember to mention this Blog Special when buying.

BASSELINIA PANCHERI
COLORFUL SINGLE TRUNK NEW CALEDONIA PALM

UNDERSTORY PALM UNDER TEN FEET TALL
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON SIZE

This single trunk understory palm is native to New Caledonia and quite rare to find available. It gets to a height of about 8 feet, has very wide leaflets with leaves that point upwards. The crown shaft is colorful, dark and sometimes purple in color. It can have striations. Trunk width is 3 to 4 inches. It wants filtered light and is cold hardy down to about a freeze. It is slow growing. Most of the mature photos below are from habitat.

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

Remember to mention this Special.

CHAMAEDOREA STOLINIFERA
A SEMI-DWARF, SUCKERING SHADE PALM

PROPAGATED USUALLY ONLY BY DIVISIONS
TEN DAY SPECIAL NICE 5 GALLON PLANTS

This is a suckering dwarf to semi-dwarf simple leaf palm that is native to Mexico. It suckers, rarely gets over six feet tall, has short petioles and has small, entire leaves as shown here. The leaf surface is a bit wavy and sometimes a bit of a mottled green color. And, the new stems emerging do so in a totally different fashion. It is called "stolinifera" because it forms new "stolons". These are vegetative stems that emerge from the base of an older trunk. They then shoot laterally, sometimes below the soil's surface, to reappear a short distance from the mother stem. They look like "snakes" going over the soil surface, sometimes diving into the dirt to root. This ability to shoot out new stolons often creates a very wide mature clump.

Stems are a quarter inch thick. This is a filtered light species with a cold hardiness into the low 20's F. This species is native to mountainous areas in Mexico at about 2500 feet. It's a great garden species. People are easily growing it in San Francisco and cooler areas. We usually propagate vegetatively as hardly ever are seeds available. I highly recommend this species.

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

Remember to mention this Blog Only Special.

ARCHONTOPHOENIX PURPUREA
THE PURPLE CROWN SHAFT KING

VERY BEAUTIFUL - GOOD GROWER
TEN DAY SPECIAL ONE GALLON SIZE

The native home of Archontophoenix purpurea is the Mt. Lewis mountain range in Queensland, Australia. This species is known for the purple color to the crown shaft. It is found at an elevation up to 4000 feet. Mature height is quoted to be over fifty feet, but in habitat and culture I didn't see one this tall. Cold hardiness is about 25 degrees F. It takes full coastal sun. The degree of purple in the crown shaft is variable but never "lollipop" purple. The underside of the leaves is silver and there is ramenta hairs only on this side. On younger plants the leaf bases and leaf stem tend to have a yellow color.

I'm showing our 1g size (first 5 photos below) which we're putting on a Ten Day Special. These are very large plants for their pots and either single or multiple (more than one per pot). Also available are large 5 and 15g sizes.

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

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

DYPSIS LASTELLIANA
THE RED NECK PALM

NATIVE TO MADAGASCAR
TEN DAY SPECIAL SEEDLING SIZE

This species of single trunk Madagascar palm is often mixed up with Dypsis leptocheilos, an ideal palm species for Southern California. Dypsis lastelliana, which is a near identical species, is a bigger single trunk species with a very similar red, fuzzy crown shaft. But, it is harder to grow because it is less cold tolerant. It gets to a height of about 25 feet and has a thicker trunk with upright longer green leaves. It would do best in the sun and is cold hardy down to perhaps a freeze. It is also slower growing than the Teddy Bear Palm. For the best locations in So Cal, it can be grown. There's one at the Catamaran Hotel in Pacific Beach in San Diego that's been alive for years.

REGULAR PRICE BAND SIZE $50
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $40

Just mention this Special at the time of purchase.

BRAHEA MOOREI AVAILABLE
THE DWARF ROCK PALM

SUPER RARE - SOUGHT AFTER MEXICAN FAN PALM
TEN DAY SPECIAL ONE GALLON SIZE

Shown below are 2 year old juvenile seedlings of the super rare and hard to find Brahea moorei. The seeds for these plants came from a fruiting tree in San Diego County. They were very slow to germinate and these seedlings are 24 months old. We're putting them on sale. Some are on their fifth or sixth leaf.OME ARE O

This is a very small, dwarf species with overall height of four to six feet. Leaves are near fully circular with deeply divided segments. The underside of the leaves are brilliantly white and often you'll see a white color on the dorsal segment margins. The garden specimens are c/o PalmPedia (C.W.) and PACSOA. Culturally, you can grow this in strong filtered light, part day sun or possibly full sun along the coast. Cold hardiness is into the low 20's F. It is very slow growing.

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

DYPSIS ONILAHENSIS
SINGLE TRUNK OR SUCKERING PALM

VERY POPULAR, EASY TO GROW
TEN DAY SPECIAL BAND SIZE

This species is a suckering palm from Madagascar but can also be found as a single trunk specimen. The crown shaft is often white or silver. The plants we're offering here appear to be the suckering form. As a species, it has either flat or droopy leaves/leaflets and white to silver crown shafts. Overall height is about twenty feet and trunk thickness is four to six inches. It likes coastal part day sun, perhaps more, and is cold tolerant to the mid-twenties F. The plants on sale are the band size with an age of about 2-3 years from seed. They tolerate full sun along the coast and are cold hardy into the twenties F.

REGULAR PRICE BAND $55
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $45

You must mention this Blog Special when purchasing

ENCEPHALARTOS LEHMANNII
A BLUE SOUTH AFRICAN CYCAD

NO SPINES ON THE LEAFLETS
TEN DAY SPECIAL: BAND SIZE

This is a popular blue cycad from the Eastern Cape area of South Africa. I say this because some people don't like spines and prickles. The leaflets of this species are narrow with only a point at the end. The leaves and crown are very neat and uniform. The nearest species to this one is Encephalartos princeps. Trunks can get to five feet, but one with two to three feet of trunk is very old. Leaves average about four feet long and are sometimes strongly curled. On occasion, they'll almost do a 180 or more degree re-curve. Leaf color in sun is intensely blue like E. horridus. But, you'll only see this color with full, hot sun. In shade or inside a greenhouse they are often green. Cold hardiness is about 21 to 22 degrees F. In the desert only give it a few hours sun. Next to Encephalartos horridus, this is the second most popular cycad we grow.

Shown below are the band size which we're putting on sale. Plants have three, sometimes four leaves. These are a piece of cake to ship, but only within the U.S.

REGULAR PRICE BAND SIZE $70
TEN DAY SPECIAL BAND SIZE $55

ENCEPHALARTOS NUBIMONTANUS
SUPER RARE BLUE SOUTH AFRICAN CYCAD

MEDIUM SIZE MATURE - TOLERATES COASTAL SUN
TEN DAY SPECIAL BAND SIZED SEEDLINGS

This species very rare blue cycad is endemic to the Limpopo province, South Africa. It can be found at high elevations in the mountains (around one thousand meters), in low deciduous forest and precipitous slopes and cliff (in partial and full sun). The species is almost gone in the wild, populations are small and scattered. It is among the species located in the Transvaal region of South Africa, and is highly sought after.

This is a small to medium sized species. Leaf length can range between one to two meters, and stems can reach a height of two and a half to three meters with ancient plants. As the name would suggest, the leaves tend to be a bluish gray, but they can vary in that color from a blue/green color to a powdery white and everything in-between. The leaflets and petioles are mildly armed and can be almost completely unarmed in some cases.

Plant Size: This This cycad is a small to medium sized species. Leaf length can range between one to two meters, and stems can reach a height of two and a half to three meters with ancient plants. As the name would suggest, the leaves tend to be a bluish gray, but they can vary in that color from a blue/green color to a powdery white and everything in-between. In coastal and inland areas, this plant prefers full sun, but can tolerate partial sun. For desert areas, I could recommend partial sun or filtered light. We are offering strong seedlings in band containers at a discount. The last row of photos shows larger nursery plants.

REGULAR PRICE BAND SIZE $125
TEN DAY SPECIAL BAND SIZE $95

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

DIOON HOLMGRENII
RARE MEXICAN DIOON CYCAD

LARGE CITRUS POT PLANTS
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE

Among cycad enthusiasts, this species is known as a rare Mexican cycad that is difficult to find. What we are offering on special are very old citrus pot plants with caudex size of 3 to 4 inches! This species is sun loving and cold tolerant to the low 20's F. It is native to Mexico. The plants shown here are from seeds we got about ten years ago. It grows at a medium rate. It is known for the fact that it has long and upright leaves. Leaf color is blue green and leaflets are armed with spines. These can be mail ordered in a medium sized box quite easily. Caudex sizes are around 4 inches.

REGULAR PRICE THIS SIZE CITRUS POT $325
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15G SIZE CIT POT $250

I only have a few of these. You must mention this special when purchasing to get these prices. These plants are very large for their pots.

GREEN HAWAIIAN TI PLANTS
CORDYLINE FRUITICOSA GLAUCA

HARD TO FIND GREEN FORM OF TI PLANT
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON PLANTS
Frequently we advertise colorful Ti Plants for sale. But, there is a plain green form. Surprisingly, it is hard to find. It's the plant that hula dancers from Hawaii seek out. They like filtered light and get to about five feet tall. The 5 gallons are summer repotted plants that would make a fine addition to the garden or serve as a tropical patio plant. These can be shipped.

TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON SIZE $55

TASMANIAN TREE FERN
DICKSONIA ANTARCTICA

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

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

REGULAR PRICE 5 GALLON SIZE $65
SALES PRICE THIS SIZE $50

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

PAVONIA MULTIFLORA
RED BLOSSOMS IN SHADE!

DWARF TREE THAT BLOSSOMS CONTINUALLY
TEN DAY SPECIAL FIVE GALLON SIZE

In the past I introduced you to this interesting and super rare plant from Brazil. This species in unique because it grows in the shade, never gets over about eight feet tall, blossoms in the shade and never stops blossoming. Yes, in the dead of winter you'll see red blossoms. And, these trees are prolific. A garden plant will have twenty to thirty blossoms. This species is an open appearing plant with foliage and blossoms at the ends of its small trunks. Blossom size is two to three inches in length. Pictures here show them quite well. This species is also very difficult to find. I’m offering 18 month old 5 gallons on special. They are a good growing plant but, remember, never get very big.

REGULAR PRICE FIVE GALLON $65
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $50

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

HOW THIS BLOG WORKS New plant arrivals, desirable species and requested plants included New species described every few days, most recent posts at top of thread Jump to older Blog Threads from links below. Blog discusses palm trees, cycads and tropical plants	LEARN ABOUT PALM TREES AND CYCADS Brief comments given below. We trim this thread frequently to maintain 30 day run. Information on sun requirements and cold tolerance given if available Pictures of mature specimens shown when possible In depth posts with lots of photos on some species
PRICING ON PLANTS SHOWN On some plants, pricing given with the post You can use quick link for all our prices: PALM PRICES OR CYCAD PRICES	SPECIALS AND SALES Specials below apply to drop in visits or mail orders. Photos are representative. All specials have a termination date and always expire when the current thread expires Ten Day Specials expire ten days after date of posting and are marked in red color. For any sale prices, you must mention all Blog Only Sale Prices when purchasing
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MAIL ORDERS Most orders sent in boxes with Fed Exp. No international shipping. Plants shipped in pots with soil. For larger plants use trucking services.	DELIVERIES (larger orders or larger plants) To almost anywhere within the continental U.S. Quite affordable. We deliver or we utilize independent trucking services on any size plants.

Tree with ripe red fruit	First tree in fruit. All seeds are green
Another specimen with ripening fruit

PALM TREES, CYCADS & TROPICAL PLANTS FOR SALE - SHORT VERSION

NEW PLANT ARRIVALS & DISCOUNT PLANTS PALM TREE, CYCAD AND TROPICAL PLANT BLOG

PRITCHARDIA SPECIMEN PALMS FOR SALE MEDIUM SIZED HAWAIIAN FAN PALM

PHOENIX SYLVESTRIS TALL PALM WITH BLUE-GREEN LEAVES

BRAHEA SPECIES "SUPER SILVER" NICE 15 GALLON PLANTS

BLUE WITH THINNER TRUNK THAT B. ARMATA TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 GALLON PLANTS

ARENGA ENGLERI SUCKERING COLD HARDY PALM FROM JAPAN AND TAIWAN

CHAMAEDOREA OREOPHILA RARE SINGLE TRUNK PALM

SABAL PRINCEPS SYNONYMOUS WITH SABAL BERMUDANA HUSKY CARIBBEAN FAN PALM

SUPER UNUSUAL ENCEPHALARTOS HYBRID F2 HYBRID WITH E. WOODII POLLEN

MACROZAMIA MOOREI LARGER COLD HARDY CYCAD

BLECHNUM GIBBUM FERN "MINIATURE TREE FERN"

PLANT BROKER VERSUS NURSERYMAN

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

RHOPALOSTYLIS CHEESEMANII MEDIUM SIZED PINNATE PALM WITH CROWN SHAFT

LIVISTONA LANGINOSA THE WOOLY LIVISTONA

DYPSIS PEMBANA SINGLE TRUNK OR SUCKERING NATIVE TO PEMBA ISLAND

DYPSIS PLUMOSA THIN TRUNK PALM FROM MADAGASCAR

RHOPALOSTYLIS CHEESEMANII MORE RARE SPECIES OF THIS GENUS

TRACHYCARPUS FORTUNEI THE WINDMILL PALM

CYPHOPHOENIX ELEGANS BEAUTIFUL SINGLE TRUNK PALM FROM NEW CALEDONIA

ENCEPHALARTOS TRISPINOSUS BLUE SOUTH AFRICAN CYCAD

THE SILVER FERN PTERIS ARGYRAEA

BISMARCKIA NOBILIS STUNNING BLUE FAN PALM FROM MADAGASCAR

ARENGA MICRANTHA LARGE SUCKERING PINNATE PALM FROM INDIA THAT TOLERATES COLD

BISMARCKIA SPECIES MAYOTTE ISLAND THE GREEN BISMARCKIA

CHAMAEDOREA MICROSPADIX SMALLER TYPE OF BAMBOO PALM

ARCHONTOPHOENIX "TERACARPA" THE BEST KING PALM EVER!

PINANGA CORONATA SUPER BEAUTIFUL IVORY CANE PALM

PRITCHARDIA MARTII HAWAIIAN FAN PALM

BASSELINIA ERIOSTACHYS DESIRABLE SMALLER PALM FROM NEW CALEDONIA

BASSELINIA PANCHERI RARE SINGLE TRUNK EXOTIC PALM FROM NEW CALEDONIA

DIOON EDULE SMALL TO MEDIUM SIZED MEXICAN CYCAD

ENCEPHALARTOS ARENARIUS X TRISPINOSUS DIFFERENT HYBRID TWO SOUTH AFRICAN CYCADS

BIRDSNEST FERN - ASPLENIUM NIDUS EXOTIC UNDERSTORY FERN

PINK JASMINE JASMINUM POLYANTHUS FLORID FRAGRANT BLOSSOMS EARLY SUMMER

5G PLANTS TEN DAY SPECIAL

ROYSTONEA BORINQUENA PERHAPS A MORE COLD HARDY ROYAL PALM

RHAPIS EXCELSA THE LADY PALM

ARCHONTOPHOENIX MAXIMA LARGEST OF THE KING PALMS

DYPSIS LEPTOCHEILOS THE TEDDY BEAR PALM

LICUALA PELTATA VARIETY PELTATA LARGE DIVIDED AND FLAT TROPICAL LEAF

CHAMAEDOREA SARTORII SINGLE TRUNK UNDERSTORY PALM

CARPENTERIA ACUMINATA TALL, VERY THIN TRUNK NATIVE TO NORTHERN AUSTRALIA

SABAL ETONIA DWARF SABAL SPECIES FROM FLORIDA

SERENOA REPENS THE SAW PALMETTO

ZAMIA AMBLYPHYLLIDIA DWARF GREEN CYCAD

LEPIDOZAMIA HOPEI LEPIDOZAMIA SPECIES WITH WIDER LEAFLETS

BLUE STAR FERN PHLEBODIUM AUREUM

THE BOTTLE PALM HYOPHORBE LAGENICAULIS

HYOPHORBE VERSCHAFELTII THE SPINDLE PALM

CHAMAEDOREA TENELLA SUPER CUTE DWARF UNDERSTORY PALM

BISMARCKIA NOBILIS BLUE SINGLE TRUNK FAN PALM FROM MADAGASCAR

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

HOWEA BELMOREANA THE SENTRY OR UMBRELLA PALM

KENTIOPSIS OLIVIFORMIS A GREAT CROWN SHAFTED PALM

LIVISTONA SARIBUS LARGE, DARK & HOOKED SPINES

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

RAVENEA SAMBIRANENSIS RARE SINGLE TRUNK PALM FROM MADAGASCAR

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

ZAMIA AMBLYPHYLLIDIA DWARF GREEN CYCAD

ENCEPHALARTOS EUGENE-MARAISII BLUE SOUTH AFRICAN CYCAD FROM THE TRANSVAAL AREA

BILLBERGIA SPECIES - A BROMELIAD SUMMER BLOOMER WITH PINK BLOSSOMS

CYCAS THOUARSII EXOTIC GREEN CYCAD WITH THIN TRUNK

CHAMAEDOREA PLUMOSA THE BABY QUEEN PALM

RAVENEA GLAUCA GREAT MADAGASCAR PALM - MEDIUM HIEGHT - THIN TRUNK

CHAMAEDOREA CATARACTARUM THE CAT PALM

DYPSIS LUCUBENSIS TALL, THIN TRUNKED PINNATE PALM

BRAHEA SPECIES "SUPER SILVER" NICE 5 GALLON PLANTS

BLUE WITH THINNER TRUNK THAT B. ARMATA TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON PLANTS

CHAMBEYRONIA MACROCARPA THE FLAME THROWER PALM NEW RED EMERGING LEAF

DYPSIS CARLSMITHII ORIGINALLY CALLED "DYPSIS STUMPY"

SYAGRUS OLERACEA THIN TRUNK & TALL SOLITARY PALM

CARPOXYLON MACROSPERMUM DROP-DEAD GORGEOUS CROWN SHAFTED PALM

DIOON CALIFANOI MEDIUM SIZED MEXICAN CYCAD

CYCAS PANZHIHUAENSIX X DEBAOENSIS CYCAD HYBRID OF TWO RARE SPECIES

RABITTS FOOT FERN DAVALIA FEJEENSIS

HELICONIA SCHIEDIANA BANANA-LIKE SUCKERING TROPICAL PLANT

POTTING UP A NEW PALM SEEDLING PHOTOGRAPHS SHOWING TECHNIQUE - VEITCHIA SEEDLINGS

ENCEPHALARTOS FEROX SOUTH AFRICAN CYCAD

NEW PLANT ARRIVALS & DISCOUNT PLANTS
PALM TREE, CYCAD AND TROPICAL PLANT BLOG

PRITCHARDIA SPECIMEN PALMS FOR SALE
MEDIUM SIZED HAWAIIAN FAN PALM

PHOENIX SYLVESTRIS
TALL PALM WITH BLUE-GREEN LEAVES

BRAHEA SPECIES "SUPER SILVER"
NICE 15 GALLON PLANTS

BLUE WITH THINNER TRUNK THAT B. ARMATA
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 GALLON PLANTS

ARENGA ENGLERI
SUCKERING COLD HARDY PALM FROM JAPAN AND TAIWAN

CHAMAEDOREA OREOPHILA
RARE SINGLE TRUNK PALM

SABAL PRINCEPS
SYNONYMOUS WITH SABAL BERMUDANA
HUSKY CARIBBEAN FAN PALM

SUPER UNUSUAL ENCEPHALARTOS HYBRID
F2 HYBRID WITH E. WOODII POLLEN

MACROZAMIA MOOREI
LARGER COLD HARDY CYCAD

BLECHNUM GIBBUM FERN
"MINIATURE TREE FERN"

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

RHOPALOSTYLIS CHEESEMANII
MEDIUM SIZED PINNATE PALM WITH CROWN SHAFT

LIVISTONA LANGINOSA
THE WOOLY LIVISTONA

DYPSIS PEMBANA
SINGLE TRUNK OR SUCKERING
NATIVE TO PEMBA ISLAND

DYPSIS PLUMOSA
THIN TRUNK PALM FROM MADAGASCAR

RHOPALOSTYLIS CHEESEMANII
MORE RARE SPECIES OF THIS GENUS

TRACHYCARPUS FORTUNEI
THE WINDMILL PALM

CYPHOPHOENIX ELEGANS
BEAUTIFUL SINGLE TRUNK PALM FROM NEW CALEDONIA

ENCEPHALARTOS TRISPINOSUS
BLUE SOUTH AFRICAN CYCAD

THE SILVER FERN
PTERIS ARGYRAEA

BISMARCKIA NOBILIS
STUNNING BLUE FAN PALM FROM MADAGASCAR

ARENGA MICRANTHA
LARGE SUCKERING PINNATE PALM FROM INDIA THAT TOLERATES COLD

BISMARCKIA SPECIES MAYOTTE ISLAND
THE GREEN BISMARCKIA

CHAMAEDOREA MICROSPADIX
SMALLER TYPE OF BAMBOO PALM

ARCHONTOPHOENIX "TERACARPA"
THE BEST KING PALM EVER!

PINANGA CORONATA
SUPER BEAUTIFUL IVORY CANE PALM

PRITCHARDIA MARTII
HAWAIIAN FAN PALM

BASSELINIA ERIOSTACHYS
DESIRABLE SMALLER PALM FROM NEW CALEDONIA

BASSELINIA PANCHERI
RARE SINGLE TRUNK EXOTIC PALM FROM NEW CALEDONIA

DIOON EDULE
SMALL TO MEDIUM SIZED MEXICAN CYCAD

ENCEPHALARTOS ARENARIUS X TRISPINOSUS
DIFFERENT HYBRID TWO SOUTH AFRICAN CYCADS

BIRDSNEST FERN - ASPLENIUM NIDUS
EXOTIC UNDERSTORY FERN

PINK JASMINE
JASMINUM POLYANTHUS
FLORID FRAGRANT BLOSSOMS EARLY SUMMER

5G PLANTS
TEN DAY SPECIAL

ROYSTONEA BORINQUENA
PERHAPS A MORE COLD HARDY ROYAL PALM

RHAPIS EXCELSA
THE LADY PALM

ARCHONTOPHOENIX MAXIMA
LARGEST OF THE KING PALMS

DYPSIS LEPTOCHEILOS
THE TEDDY BEAR PALM

LICUALA PELTATA VARIETY PELTATA
LARGE DIVIDED AND FLAT TROPICAL LEAF

CHAMAEDOREA SARTORII
SINGLE TRUNK UNDERSTORY PALM

CARPENTERIA ACUMINATA
TALL, VERY THIN TRUNK
NATIVE TO NORTHERN AUSTRALIA

SABAL ETONIA
DWARF SABAL SPECIES FROM FLORIDA

SERENOA REPENS
THE SAW PALMETTO

ZAMIA AMBLYPHYLLIDIA
DWARF GREEN CYCAD

LEPIDOZAMIA HOPEI
LEPIDOZAMIA SPECIES WITH WIDER LEAFLETS

BLUE STAR FERN
PHLEBODIUM AUREUM

THE BOTTLE PALM
HYOPHORBE LAGENICAULIS

HYOPHORBE VERSCHAFELTII
THE SPINDLE PALM

CHAMAEDOREA TENELLA
SUPER CUTE DWARF UNDERSTORY PALM

BISMARCKIA NOBILIS
BLUE SINGLE TRUNK FAN PALM FROM MADAGASCAR

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

HOWEA BELMOREANA
THE SENTRY OR UMBRELLA PALM

KENTIOPSIS OLIVIFORMIS
A GREAT CROWN SHAFTED PALM

LIVISTONA SARIBUS
LARGE, DARK & HOOKED SPINES

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

RAVENEA SAMBIRANENSIS
RARE SINGLE TRUNK PALM FROM MADAGASCAR

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

ZAMIA AMBLYPHYLLIDIA
DWARF GREEN CYCAD

ENCEPHALARTOS EUGENE-MARAISII
BLUE SOUTH AFRICAN CYCAD FROM THE TRANSVAAL AREA

BILLBERGIA SPECIES - A BROMELIAD
SUMMER BLOOMER WITH PINK BLOSSOMS

CYCAS THOUARSII
EXOTIC GREEN CYCAD WITH THIN TRUNK

CHAMAEDOREA PLUMOSA
THE BABY QUEEN PALM

RAVENEA GLAUCA
GREAT MADAGASCAR PALM - MEDIUM HIEGHT - THIN TRUNK

CHAMAEDOREA CATARACTARUM
THE CAT PALM

DYPSIS LUCUBENSIS
TALL, THIN TRUNKED PINNATE PALM

BRAHEA SPECIES "SUPER SILVER"
NICE 5 GALLON PLANTS

BLUE WITH THINNER TRUNK THAT B. ARMATA
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON PLANTS

CHAMBEYRONIA MACROCARPA
THE FLAME THROWER PALM
NEW RED EMERGING LEAF

DYPSIS CARLSMITHII
ORIGINALLY CALLED "DYPSIS STUMPY"

SYAGRUS OLERACEA
THIN TRUNK & TALL SOLITARY PALM

CARPOXYLON MACROSPERMUM
DROP-DEAD GORGEOUS CROWN SHAFTED PALM

DIOON CALIFANOI
MEDIUM SIZED MEXICAN CYCAD

CYCAS PANZHIHUAENSIX X DEBAOENSIS
CYCAD HYBRID OF TWO RARE SPECIES

RABITTS FOOT FERN
DAVALIA FEJEENSIS

HELICONIA SCHIEDIANA
BANANA-LIKE SUCKERING TROPICAL PLANT

POTTING UP A NEW PALM SEEDLING
PHOTOGRAPHS SHOWING TECHNIQUE -
VEITCHIA SEEDLINGS

ENCEPHALARTOS FEROX
SOUTH AFRICAN CYCAD

MULE PALM
BUTIA X SYAGRUS (QUEEN PALM)

BECCARIOPHOENIX ALFREDII
THE MADAGASCAR PLATEAU COCONUT PALM