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THURSDAY, 1 JUNE, 2023
WHEN ORDERING PLANTS BY MAIL ORDER:
`HOW
JUNGLE MUSIC IS DIFFERENT
When most
people order plants by mail order, they don't really consider how the
plant will be sent to them. But, it's critical to realize that
bare root plants, whether a palm, cycad or tropical plant, have a much
higher immediate mortality rate and usually have at least a one year
setback. To make things worse, leaf and/or root pruning is also
needed when plants are sent bare root. And, specifically with
cycads, this means you most likely will get a plant with chopped back
leaves that must go into pumice, not soil. It is far from ready for the
ground. The leaves are cut back to prevent dehydration of a
stressed plant. I would say that the majority of Internet plant
providers ship plants to you bare root.
So, why
would a nursery do this? It could be to "save money" on shipping,
but what a high price to pay for small savings. More importantly,
it could be that the sending nursery is not really a certified nursery
and is forbidden from sending a plant with its soil. "Certified
Nursery" means that a nursery's state agricultural department checks the
nursery and their plants on a regular basis to make sure plants are
disease and insect free. If you've ever ordered plants by mail and
didn't receive agricultural permits with your order, you bought plants
from such a bootlegging nursery. It's required by state laws that
such permits accompany the plants sent.
To comfort
you about Jungle Music, we are a California Certified Nursery and almost
always ship our plants in their container, soil and all, and do include
all required Ag permits. Only when someone demands it will we ship bare
root. An example would be shipping plants to Hawaii.
I am going
to show you how we almost always ship our plants: in their containers
with soil and with a technique to prevent damage during their travel.
We feel our shipping policy and techniques are second to none. You
decide which way you'd like to have your plants shipped. Also,
I'll show a few photos sent to me by customers of plants received in
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Plant readied for being put into shipping box. Notice that the container is wrapped, the top is stuffed to prevent soil leaving the pot and a secure wood post is attached to the container. Alma then checks everything is ok and starts to lower the plant, pot first, into the box. |
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For heavier plants we often use two boxes with a large overlap of one box over the other. Circumferential taping is then done with many layers of plastic tape or even duct tape. Notice looking down the box how the stakes go to the top of the box - nice and snug. |
Boxes of many sizes and weights outside the entrance to our Nursery - Awaiting pick up by UPS or FED EXP |
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We frequently get glowing reviews on the excellent condition of plants shipped by us with "perfect condition" of the plant(s) on opening the box. Shown are a few photos of our shipments after arrival. |
KING PALM
ARCHONTOPHOENIX CUNNINGHAMIANA
MEDIUM TO TALL, FULL OR PART DAY SUN
TEN DAY SPECIAL SINGLE 15 GALLON SIZE
The popular King Palm is also known as the Piccabeen Palm or
Bangalow palm. It is native to several areas in Australia.
It can in habitat get to sixty feet tall, but in Southern California is
usually not over 40 feet tall. It is crown shafted with a gray
trunk. The crown shaft is green with some brown speckled areas.
Leaf length is 8 to 10 feet. It is not particularly rare.
Other species of King Palms are. (we grow them all). Ramenta
is present on the back of the leaflets, a hallmark of this species.
Cold tolerance is about 25 degrees F. The singles we're putting on
sale are in the 15g size. Be aware, you can plant a single, double
or triple. All do great although the greater the number of plants
put in, the slower the growth rate of the clump. These single 15g
plants are about 7 to 8 feet tall in their pots.
REGULAR PRICE 15G $185
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15G $160
Mention this Blog Only Special at the time of purchase for this
discounted price. We do have other sizes for sale.
TRACHYCARPUS FORTUNEI
15 GALLON ON TEN DAY SPECIAL
Trachyarpus fortunei is
the most commonly available and commonly grown of the Windmill Palms.
It is of Chinese origin . It is referred to as the Chinese
Windmill Palm, the Windmill Palm, or the Chusan Palm. Note how the
term "Windmill Palm" can refer to this particular species or to the
genus as a whole. It is not uncommon to see it growing in
colder areas of the United States, southern Europe, the Mediterranean
and southern portions of Australia and Africa. Cold tolerance is
between five and ten degrees F.
Most specimens in many decades get to a height of 25 to 35 feet.
The actual trunk diameter is typically six to ten inches. The
leaves are typically about three feet in diameter and have variable
division of the segments. Leaves are green on the upper side and below,
but it is not uncommon for one can see a bit of blue discoloration to
the underside of the leaf. Distal leaf segments can flex downward
toward the ground. Shown here is our 15 gallon size on Special
(first six photos).
REGULAR PRICE 5 GALLON $165 |
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BRAHEA NITIDA
REGULAR PRICE 15G $245 |
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TRITHRINAX ACANTHICOMA
This single trunk tropical fan palm is noted mostly for its spiny trunk.
The spines are long, randomly directed and almost needle sized. It
is native to South America and gets to a height of about twenty feet.
It likes full sun and is cold hardy into the mid-teens F. Unlike Trithrinax
campestris, the leaflet tips on this species are not sharp nor
pointed. It is a medium rate grower. Also, when fruiting the fruit
is a golden yellow color. REGULAR PRICE 15
GALLON $235
Remember: The 15 gallon on sale are shown in the first five
pictures below. The fifth photo shows a close up of the trunk of
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BELOW ARE SOME SUPER RARE & HARD TO FIND DWARF CHAMAEDOREA SPECIES - SEEDLING STAGE
CHAMAEDOREA FRONDOSA |
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CHAMAEDOREA GEONOMIFORMIS
PREFERS FILTERED LIGHT – NEVER TALL
Also, be aware that this is a rare and desirable species and seldom seen
for sale. We're putting our band size on sale. Very easy to
mail order, weather permitting.
REGULAR PRICE BAND SIZE $70 |
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CHAMAEDOREA ADSCENENS
DWARF SPECIES -
SUPER DIFFICULT TO FIND REGULAR PRICE BAND SIZE $75 Limited supplies are available. Don’t miss
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CHAMAEDOREA ERNESTI-AUGUSTI
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SABAL ETONIA
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SABAL LOUISIANA SUPER SMALL, SUPER COLD HARDY FAN PALM TEN DAY SPECIAL BAND SIZE This dwarf fan palm is touted as being the smallest variety of Sabal. It is a variety of Sabal minor that has been found in the wild in Louisiana and adjacent states on either side. It has blue-green leaves with a mature height of six feet. It is also super cold hardy with reports of it going a bit below zero F. As it is an understory palm in habitat, one would anticipate it'd do well in strong filtered light or perhaps half day sun. In the 5th photo it is the band palm in the staff's right hand. On the left is the Sabal etonia. Both are nicely sized. The last photo is c/o TS at RPS. This is a difficult species to find. REGULAR PRICE BAND SIZE $60 TEN DAY SPECIAL BAND SIZE $50 |
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ENCEPHALARTOS EUGENE-MARAISII VERY SOUGHT AFTER BY ENTHUSIAST MEDIUM SIZED MATURE - UPRIGHT LEAVES TEN DAY SPECIAL ONE GALLON SIZE 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 one gallon plants on Special are about 4 years old and typically holding three leaves with a caudex size up to one inch. Easy to mail order, weather permitting, within the U.S. REGULAR PRICE ONE GALLON $195 TEN DAY SPECIAL ONE GALLON $160 Remember to mention this Blog Special for this discount at the time of purchase. |
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ENCEPHALARTOS KISAMBO
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This is a more tropical appearing species of Dioon and is
native to Central America in Nicaragua and Honduras. There it is
found among thick deciduous forests. Leaves are long, green and
arch minimally. In cross section the leaves are flat. They are
similar to the lush leaves of Dioon spinulosum but typically, on mature
plants, lack any spines on the leaflets. Trunks ten to be somewhat
narrow, usually under twelve inches. But, a mature plant in
habitat can reach heights of over 20 feet in a century or two. An
attractive thing about this species are the super soft, wooly and yet
fragile new leaves as they emerge (last photo). One is so tempted
to feel them. Leaf color is green with a length of about six feet.
This is a super attractive plant for morning sun
or strong filtered light. It is possible to grow it in half day
coastal sun. Cold hardiness is into the low 20's F.
DIOON MEJIAE
LUSH AND TROPICAL APPEARING
NEW WORLD CYCAD
UP TO SPECIMEN SIZES AVAILABLE
20% OFF
REGULAR PRICES FOR TEN DAYS
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PHLEBODIUM SPECIES
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BILBERGIA HALLELUHAY
SPOTTED SUN TOLERANT BROMELIAD
PINK HANGING BLOSSOMS - SPOTTED
LEAVES
SPECIAL
5G CLUSTERS
Bilbergia
are an easy to grow type of Bromeliad and many will tolerate coastal
sun. This variety has red leaves with a scattering of white spots.
They grow in as tubular fashion and freely suckering. Thus, you
get quite a good sized clump in a few years. Mature height of the
plant is typically about 2 feet. Blossoms are pink and hand down
from the individual plants.
REGULAR PRICE 5 GALLON CLUMPS $85
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $65
WEDNESDAY, 31 MAY, 2023
PHOTOS OF ASSORTED TROPICAL PLANTS
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Exotic Anthurium species |
Livistona concinna |
Pseudophoenix sargentii |
Monstera deliciosa |
Astrocaryum mexicana |
Coccorthrinax crinita leaf |
Ceratoz.europohyllidia leaf |
Bismarckia nobilis |
Pentagonia macrophylla |
Licuala grandis leaf |
Microcycas calocoma |
Satakentia liukiensis |
Coccothrinax species |
Coccothrinax crinita trunk |
Cryosophila williamsonii |
Hyphanae dichotoma |
Roystonea species |
Kerriodoxa elegans |
Licuala grandis |
Delonix floribunda |
Phoenix loureiroi var. loureiroi |
Alcantarea imperialis |
Cycas ophiolitica |
Cycas thouarsii |
Livistona marie |
Heliconia blossom |
Base of Pandanus species |
Fruit of Pandanus species |
Pachypodium lameri |
Leaf Imprint in Concrete Step |
ZAMIA GENTRYI
This cycad
is a South American species native to the Pacific slopes of Equador.
It produces a medium sized plant with a trunk of several feet, about
five inches in diameter. It has long, upright and slightly arching
leaves that can be six to eight feet long . It has matched
leaflets that are typically one to two inches wide and six to eight
inches long. As the photographs below show, the dorsal surface of
the leaves are prominently veined giving it a corrugated or plicated
surface. These veins run the length of the leaflet. As you
can see from the photos, this is a gorgeous species. It is almost
impossible to find for sale in cultivation. It is closely related
to another South American species, Zamia roezlii, which forms a
taller trunk. It is a filtered light species that won't tolerate
below freezing temperatures and likes warmth, humidity and good air
movement. This is just a
drop-dead beautiful species. From time to time, we do have one for
sale. If you look at the nursery plant to the right, it's hard to
imagine a plant more exotic and appealing than this one. The 4th &
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CHAMAEDOREA GLAUCIFOLIA
From time to time I discuss this interesting
single trunk Chamaedorea. It is very similar to Chamaedorea
plumosa - except: The plumosa has a more plumose leaf and
takes a little more sun. But, the glaucifolia has the
silver powder on the leaf stems and crown shaft as shown here.
Along the coast, it will tolerate full sun or part sun.
This is quite attractive and typically very prominent.
Otherwise, you would mistake the two. Leaves are quite “fluffy”
and leaflets are narrow, green in color.
They are fast growing and get to a mature height of about 14
feet. They look their best when planted in colonies of three to
five plants. The 15 gallon size which we’re putting on sale are very
nicely sized and overhead. This size is too large for mail order.
But, we have smaller easy-to-ship plants as well.
It is a durable species and seem exempt from fungal problems that
can plague C. plumosa. Cold
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CHAMAEDOREA HOOPERIANA
REGULAR PRICE THESE NICE SQUAT 15 GALLON $255 |
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ARENGA PINNATA
THE SUGAR PALM
GOOD SIZED 15G AVAILABLE
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE
As many of you know, Arengas are
usually suckering palms. But, there are several single
trunk species. Arenga pinnata is
one of these. It is felt to be native to Indonesia and is
a large palm. It is a pinnate palm with a fibrous trunk
made from woven fibers. Overall height is forty to fifty
feet and the trunk gets to a diameter of two feet. The
leaves are held upright and can be over twenty feet long.
The leaflets, like all Arenga, has jagged
terminal ends.
This is a monocarpic species and will die when the plant
flowers. Other suckering Arenga has new trunks to replace
dying flowering trunks. But, since this species has only
one trunk, like a Caryota it
will be gone a few years after the flowers appear. The
Sugar Palm is a full sun species with cold tolerance into the
mid-twenties F. Shown here is a 15g nursery plant and
photos of mature specimens. We also have 5g for sale.
Note the woven material on the trunk. It is very
interesting to see in person. We are putting nice 15g
plants on sale.
REGULAR PRICE 15G $235
TEN DAY
SPECIAL 15G $215
Remember to mention this Blog Only
Special at the time of purchase for your discount.
CHAMAEDOREA WOODSONIANA
DOES BEST IN SHADE
– STUNNINGLY BEAUTIFUL REGULAR PRICE
15 GALLON $255 Note:
We only have a few available and they’ll be gone soon.
TALL, THICK TRUNK, BEAUTIFUL GREEN PINNATE PALM
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 GALLON SIZE
This is a very large, single trunk species
that is native to a long range, spanning from Mexico into the northern
parts of South America. It is very sought after by enthusiasts and
is known as one of the tallest of all Chamaedoreas
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reaching heights of possibly over forty
feet. The trunk has a prominent crownshaft and is four inches
thick or more. It's leaves are four to five feet long with a
prominent petiole. Leaf color is a deep green and, in cross
section, the leaves are slightly keeled. In Southern California,
this species prefers shade or a bit of sun.
It has been said that this species cannot take a freeze.
More recent reports suggest this species can tolerate temperatures into
the upper 20's F. It is known to be growing in the San Francisco
Bay area. It is a quick grower and sometimes the base of the trunk
is swollen. Shown is our 15g size on sale. We have limited
numbers available.
TEN DAY SPECIAL
15 GALLON SIZE $225
VERY BLUE COLORED LEAVES – SLOW GROWING
BRAHEA ARMATA
THE MEXICAN BLUE FAN PALM
BLUE HESPER PALM
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 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’re putting on special are intensely blue 15g
plants, large for their containers.
The plants on special are shown in the first four photos.
I’m also showing a 25 gallon and a larger boxed plant.
REGULAR PRICE 15 GALLON $200
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 GALLON $175
Just mention this Blog Special to get this nice discount. On the
mature trees below, note the prominent blue color of the leaves.
This is the hallmark of this species.
We have very limited numbers.
ARCHONTOPHOENIX TUCKERI
PURE
GREEN CROWN SHAFT
Common Name(s): Archontophoenix Peach
River (Creek)
This is a fairly rare and seldom available species of King Palm from
Australia. It is a good growing species that gets tall with a thin
trunk. We’re putting large 5 gallon plants on Special. These can be
mail ordered but would take a large box. The great 7th photo is
c/o Luke Nancarrow, AU
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BUTIA PARAGUAYENSIS
ARCHING LEAVES –
MEDIUM HEIGHT
REGULAR PRICE 5
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CHAMBEYRONIA HOOKERI
REGULAR PRICE ONE GALLON $75 This size is simple to ship weather permitting. You'll love this species. |
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BECCARIOPHOENIX ALFREDII
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CHAMAEDOREA KLOTZSCHIANA RARE UNDERSTORY PALM - GROUPED LEAFLETS SINGLE TRUNK - MEDIUM SIZED TEN DAY SPECIAL BAND SIZE This is a single trunk species from Mexico that is most known for having grouped leaflets along the rachis. It has a thin trunk about an inch in diameter and a somewhat open crown. The leaflets are attached to the rachis at irregular angles so that the leaflets look as if they were a group of bow ties attached to the leaf stem. Cold hardiness is into the mid-twenties F. It likes filtered light or perhaps a little bit of sun. I think this is a species that would look better planted as a small colony with multiple plants. Mature height is from ten to fifteen feet. I've shown two close-ups of the leaflets as this is the most charming characteristic of this species. REGULAR PRICE BAND SIZE $60 TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $52.50 |
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There are both
single trunk and suckering forms of this species. Nowadays, most
of the plants available of this species are the suckering form.
Both get to a height of 25 feet, have an attractive green trunk and a
light colored crown shaft. Leaves have a graceful arch and the
leaflet color is green. It's a great alternative for the garden.
Note how the trunks are beefy but not overly large. Along our coast it
will take part day sun but I'd recommend filtered or morning sun inland.
The plants on special have three to four leaves and are 3 year old
seedlings in band containers.
We do larger sizes available. I cannot tell you whether the
plants we have (from seed) are the single or suckering type.
REGULAR PRICE
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CARYOTA URENS
REGULAR PRICE
BAND SIZE $60
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CYCAD HYBRID - CYCAS REVOLUTA X
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LEBOMBOENSIS
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DIOON EDULE
VARIETY TAMAULIPAS GLAUCOUS GREEN THIN LEAF MEXICAN CYCAD ONE OF VARIOUS VARIETIES OF DIOON EDULE TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON SIZE Dioon edule is a very durable species of cycad that is found in Mexico. Enthusiasts have found that in different native localities that the plants of each region are different. This has led to what we call "varieties" of Dioon edule. In the Tamaulipas area of Mexico such a variety is found. This is also the locality of the recognized species Dioon angustiolium. The Dioon edule variety tamaulipas is a glaucous green species with flat leaves and narrow leaflets. The leaflets re minimally spined if at all. Leaflets are spaced with a narrow gap between individual leaflets. Leaf color is green to a blue-green. Mature plants are dwarf and rarely over 6 feet tall overall in the garden. It prefers full sun and is cold hardy into the upper teens F. It likes good draining soil. We are offering 5 gallon plants with a 3 inch caudex on this hard to find variety. These can be mail ordered. Unfortunately, I have no garden photos of this variety. REGULAR PRICE THESE 3 INCH 5 GALLON $375 TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS BATCH 5 GALLON 3 INCH CAUDEX $295 |
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ENCEPHALARTOS CERINUS
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PINSTRIPE GINGER NEVER OVER ABOUT FOUR FEET TALL PARTIAL SUN OR FILTERED LIGHT TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 GALLON SIZE This attractive companion plant has become very popular with our customers. This is because it has striking variegation on the leaves and never gets too tall. And, it does quite well in filtered light where other thing gingers can struggle. Mature height is about four feet. Cold tolerance is into the upper twenties. If it suffers from winter burn, the following spring it usually bounces back. Blossoms are yellow and white (see photo) and not overly large. We are putting the 15g on sale. REGULAR PRICE 15 GALLON $195 TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 GALLON $175 Just mention this special when you buy |
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COLOCASIA ESCULENTE "MOJITO" GREEN ELEPHANT EAR PLANT WITH SPLOTCHES OF BLACK ON THE LEAVES MEDIUM SIZE - TOLERATES FULL OR PART COASTAL SUN TEN DAY SPECIAL ONE GALLON SIZE This variety of Elephant Ear Plant is sought after because of the interesting black splotches on its green leaves. See close up photos below. Individual leaves can get 12 to 18 inches in size. They do sucker and can produce a mature plant that is 4 to 5 feet tall and 4 feet wide. This species tolerates coastal full or part sun. It likes good draining soil and to be kept slightly moist during the hot season. Back off on watering when it's cold. If you live in a very cold area, you can dig up the tubers, store them and replant in the spring. Cold tolerance is about a freeze or a bit below. It can be used as a specimen or along the edge of a garden. It also can be grown next to a pond or stream. It would get too large for usage in a terarium. We're putting our one gallons on sale. They can be mail ordered. Also, many customers are growing this as a houseplant. TEN DAY SPECIAL ONE GALLON $35 |
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VRIESEA HIEROGLYPHICA FILTERED LIGHT RARE BROMELIAD WITH CROSS BANDED LEAFLETS TEN DAY SPECIAL LARGE 6 INCH POTTED PLANTS This super attractive filtered light Bromeliad is native to Brazil and is known for having dark colored irregular bands across the leaves. A mature plant is about 3 feet tall with wide leaves. It is not for direct full sun. They like their cups to be replenished with water every week or two. These typically blossom yearly and put out sucker from their bases. TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS VRIESEA $55 |
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NEORGELIA MEDUSA INNER LEAVES PROMINENTLY RED FILTERED LIGHT SPECIES TEN DAY SPECIAL NICE, FULL 6 INCH PLANTS This species is a hybrid that has its origins in Brazil. It is a low profile cluster Bromelia with a mature height of about 12 inches. Inner leaves are pronounced with their red and dark colors with older leaves being purple or green. Like other Bromeliads, it likes water in its cup. This is not a full sun plant and can be grown indoors with adequate indirect light. TEN DAY SPECIAL NICE 6 INCH PLANTS $45 |
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MONDAY, 29 MAY, 2023
GROWING PALM SPECIES AS
"MULTIPLES"
SOME SPECIES
LOOK GOOD PLANTED AS MULTIPLES
From a trunk point of view, there are two types of palm trees: SHOWN BELOW ARE SINGLE TRUNK SPECIES BEING GROWN AS MULTIPLES |
Veitchia - Adonidia merrillii triple in garden |
Triple Pygmy Date Palm in garden |
Triple Pygmy Date Palm in garden |
Triple Foxtail Palm, Wodyetia bifurcata in garden |
Triple King - Archontophoenix cunninghamiana |
Triple Foxtail Palm, Wodyetia bifurcata in garden |
Triple Pygmy Date Palm in planting area |
![]() Triple Chamaedorea tepejilote in 15 gallon pot |
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Triple Pygmy Date Palm in 15 gallon pot |
Chamaedorea plumosa triple in 15g pot |
Foxtail Palm Wodyetia bifurcata triple in garden |
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Triple King Palm in 24 inch box at Nursery |
Triple King Palm in 15 gallon pot |
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Kentia Palm, Howea forseriana, triple nursery plant |
Triple Queen Palm in garden |
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Triple Queen Palm trunks |
Triple Chamaedorea radicalis in nursery pot |
Single trunk Roystonea oleracea in garden |
Roystoneas regia, Royal Palm, doubles along walkway |
Roystonea regia, singles along walkway |
Roystonea regia planted as multiples |
![]() Washintonia robusta - Mexican Fan Palm - multiple |
SUCKERING PALM SPECIES FORM MULTIPLE TRUNKS NATURALLY SOME ARE LARGE AND TALLER - OTHERS SHORT AND SMALL SUCKERING PALMS CAN TAKE UP A LARGE AREA IN THE GARDEN The palm species shown below all naturally sucker. They produce a primary stem and then produce offsets (additional stems) from the primaty stem. Some sucker sparingly, others quite heavily. But, they do this naturally without any assistance by the grower. Oppose this type of palm compared to the single trunk species above that are planted several to a pot to give the appearance that they sucker. But, the latter do not sucker. The list of suckering species includs both pinnate and fan palms. And, species with thick and thin trunks. Some are spineless while others have spines. Some are shorter species while others get quite tall. Finally, some like the Phoenix reclinata, can take up a large area of your garden. Therefore, it's important to know the palm species you're getting and whether it suckers or not. ALL THE PALMS BELOW ARE SUCKERING PALM SPECIES |
Phoenix reclinata, the Senegal Date Palm |
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Dypsis lutescens, the Areca Palm |
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Caryota mitis |
Caryota mitis |
Chamaedorea microspadix in nursery pot |
Chamaedorea microspadix in nursery pot |
Licuala spinosa |
Pinanga coronata |
Rhapis excelsa |
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Serenoa repens |
Zombia antilarum |
Ptychosperma macarthuri |
Hyphanae dichotomoa |
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Jubaeopsis caffra |
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 A a true red in real life. This plant is for sale. The caudex size is 12.5 inches. I've found that male cones don't have the same intensely red color. See last photo. Leaves are green and leaflets are armed with small spines. Many say the leaves look like a Holly Fern. Mature, this is a medium sized cycad that likes either filtered light inland or some sun along the coast. But, it's best not to grow it in full sun anywhere locally as leaves tend to get a lime green color. Cold hardiness is down to the low 20's F. I have shown an assortment of other photos below including a smaller plant at the nursery. We have a nice assortment of sizes available. But, only mature, larger plants will cone. |
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CARYOTA GIGAS
REGULAR PRICE 15 GALLON $245 |
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HEDYSCEPE CANTERBURYANA
FROM LORD HOWE ISLAND
SILVER CROWN SHAFT - SILVER TRUNK
UMBRELLA SHAPED CROWN OF LEAVES
ONE OF PRETTIEST PALM TREES AROUND
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 GALLON SIZE
We have available some nice 15g plants of Hedyscepe canterburyana. This
single trunk palm has a silver crown shaft, silver trunk (in shade) with
prominent rings. It is native to medium elevations in the
mountains of Lord Howea Island (home of the Kentia Palm). It is
single trunk. Mature height is about 20 feet. They fruit
here and seeds are large and red in color. Along our coast here it
takes full sun but also does well in part day sun or strong filtered
light. Trunks are beefier in sun. Cold tolerance is about 25
degrees. When folks see this plant in person, most agree it is one
of the most desirable palms around. We
are putting our 15g size on special -
shown in first six photos. This size is about seven years old.
Yes, they are slow growing! We only have a few left this size.
REGULAR PRICE 15G $250
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 GALLON $225
Remember: Mention this Special for this
discount.
ARCHONTOPHOENIX BEATRICAE
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COCCOTHRINAX ARGENTEA
REGULAR PRICE 5
GALLON $145
MEDIUM SIZED FAN PALM
SMALL TRUNK - SILVER BACK TO LEAVES
TEN DAY
SPECIAL 5 GALLON SIZE
This
medium size and very attractive fan palm is native to areas of Florida,
Mexico and into the Caribbean. It has a blue green leaf color with
more prominent silver on the underside of the leaf. Taxonomists
seem recently to be lumping together Coccothrinax argentea and argentata. Mature
height is rarely to twenty feet. Leaves are about three to four
feet across and prominently divided into segments. As this species
grows, fibrous material falls off the trunk to give a cleaner and more
smooth surface. It likes heat and sun. It might also do well in
desert areas. Cold hardiness is into the mid-twenties F. We
are putting our 5 gallon plants on sale. Very limited numbers
apply. This species is ideal for people who want a thin trunked and
different fan palm that doesn’t take up much room and tolerates full hot
sun. Note that, in a pot, it is a very slow growing species. The 5
gallon size are about six years old.
TEN DAY SPECIAL 25 GALLON $120
Just mention this Blog Special when you purchase for your discount.
COCCOTHRINAX BARBADENSIS
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VEITCHIA WININ
NATIVE ONLY TO VANUATU
SINGLE TRUNK, CROWN SHAFTED
TALL PALM WHEN MATURE
SUPER RARE, HARD TO FIND
TEN DAY SPECIAL FIVE GALLON SIZE
This
single trunk pinnate palm is native to the Vanuatu Islands. It can
attain a mature height of over fifty feet. Leaves are green, about
eight feet long with somewhat drooping leaflets. The trunk is gray
in color and medium thickness. This species makes bright red
seeds. It can tolerate full coastal sun and has been grown well by
some in Southern California. But, because of it's tropical
nature, should only be tried by those in good climates. We're
offering our 5 gallon size on sale. They've done well with our
temperatures down to about 32 degrees F.
REGULAR PRICE 5 GALLON $135
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON $115
Remember to mention this Special when purchasing so you get this
discounted price. Mail order this size quite easy.
LIVISTONA SARIBUS
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BRAHEA NITIDA
CAN TOLERATE LESS THAN FULL SUN
REGULAR PRICE 5G $135
Remember, mention this Blog Only Special for price at the time of
purchase. Limited numbers available. The photo from habitat
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SERENOA REPENS
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ARCHONTOPHOENIX PURPUREA
REGULAR PRICE 1
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SABAL
PALMETTO
MEDIUM SIZED GREEN FAN PALM This medium to large fan palm is native to the United States and an assortment of Caribbean islands including Cuba. It's native habitat extends as far north as North Carolina. It is amazingly salt tolerant. In Florida you can see it right up into the coastal dunes. I've seen plants just a few feet from the bay at Tampa Bay and thriving. Mature height is about 25 feet, sometimes taller. Leaves are green in color and this species has a trunk that has old retained leaf bases below the leaves. This is a durable, hardy palm with obvious salt tolerance. It's cold hardiness is into the mid teens F. and it prefers full sun for optimal growth. However, it does tolerate partial shade. Also, it can tolerate desert conditions if given adequate water. Trunks have a "criss-cross" pattern of attached leaf bases. Later the palm sheds these to show a fairly smooth appearing trunk. With my comments above, you'd think there are lots of these available in CA. This is not the case; they are hard to find. Shown are some band sized plants that we germinated 2 years ago. Finally, for those of you displaced from South Carolina, you can bring a little of your state to your present location by growing this palm. Sabal palmetto is your state tree. We can ship one right to your displaced location. REGULAR PRICE BAND SIZE $55 |
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ASSORTED CYCAD
SEEDLINGS
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ENCEPHALARTOS ALTENSTEINII |
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CERATOZAMIA KUESTERIANA
This attractive cycad comes from the Sierra Mountain Range in Mexico
near Tamaulipas. There is grows among overhead oak trees. It
is a small to medium sized plant, perhaps at most getting a four foot
tall caudex. Leaf length is four to five feet. Leaflets are
long and narrow, coming to a point. Leaflet color is green.
But, newly emerging leaves are a brown-red as shown below. With
the 8th photo by Ian Edwards below, you can see how attractive a new
swirl of leaves can be. Petioles can be smooth or armed with small
spines.
REGULAR PRICE THIS SIZE CITRUS POT $450
Remember to mention this Special at the time of purchase to get this
discounted price.
SMALL TO MEDIUM SIZED CYCAD
COLORFUL EMERGING NEW LEAVES
INLAND FILTERED LIGHT OR COASTAL SUN
This is an easy to grow species. It can take
coastal full sun but inland demands filtered light. Cold tolerance
is to the low 20's F. This species is being grown in northern CA
and in some other states where they see cooler weather. I’m
showing you two plants in citrus pots with new reddish-brown emerging
leaves. Caudex sizes are 3
to 3.5 inches. Soil should
be well draining in the garden. This species also makes an
attractive containerized patio plant.
TEN DAY SPECIAL CITRUS
POT THIS SIZE $385
ENCEPHALARTOS
LEHMANNII
A FAVORITE AMONG CYCAD
ENTHUSIASTS
This is a popular blue cycad from the
Eastern Cape area of South Africa. I say “popular” because some
people don't like spines and prickles. The leaflets of this
species are narrow with only a point at the end. They are nothing
as gnarly as E. horridus. The leaves and crown are very neat and
uniform. The nearest species to this one is Encephalartos
princeps. Trunks of E. lehmannii can get to five feet, but
one with two to three feet of trunk is very old. Leaves average
about four feet long and are strongly curled. Sometimes they'll
almost do a 180 or more degree re-curve. Leaf color is intensely
blue like E.
horridus.
But, you'll only see this color with full, hot sun. In shade or
inside a greenhouse they are often green because they are not getting
full sun and have lots of humidity. Cold hardiness is about 21 to 22
degrees F. In the desert only give it a few hours sun.
Shown below are E. lehmannii that were put
into 5 gallon pots about 9 months ago. They have r to 6 leaves
with caudexes 1 to 1.5 inches.
They can remain in these containers for 2 to 3 years.
Easy to mail order.
REGULAR PRICE THIS SIZE 5 GALLON $175
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DIOON SPINULOSUM
FILTERED LIGHT IN
GARDEN OR INSIDE THE HOME
REGULAR PRICE THIS 15G CYCAD $750 |
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BRACHYCHITON RUPESTRIS
SNAKESKIN BARK ON TRUNK – THIN GREEN LEAFLETS
REGULAR PRICE 15 GALLON $185
INTERESTING THICK TRUNKED TROPICAL TREE
MEDIUM TO LARGE TREE MATURE
TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 GALLON SIZE
About three decades ago I visited Seaborne Nursery up in the Lake Hodges
area of San Diego County. It has long since vanished as a nursery.
A fellow who ran this nursery, Bill Seaborne (now deceased) convinced me
to try a few of this interesting species. I planted them and
within about five to ten years found they have the most peculiar, large
and irregularly swollen trunks. The leaflets are quite fine; but
the trunk is massive. It has a green snakeskin type of texture and
is a fast growing tree. The
leaflets are narrow and a green color.
I have a few 15g trees and some 5g plants for sale. The 15g
size is shown here and on Special.
I am also showing you pictures of mature trees off the Internet.
This species is not known for flowers, but rather for its peculiar
swollen trunk. It can get to fifty feet tall, likes sun, and has a
cold tolerance that is probably into the low 20's F.
TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $145
ALOCASIA WENTII
PURPLE UNDERSIDE TO LEAVES
This is a species of Elephant Ear Alocasia. Some feel it comes
from the island of New Guinea but others feel that it is a hybrid of
unknown origin. The reason I mention it is because it is known to
be quite cold hardy, perhaps even adaptable to growing zone 7B. It
is a small plant, typically under 3 feet. The leaves are smaller
than many other Elephant Ear Plants. The dorsal side of the leaves are
green (sometimes black-green) while the underside is purple-black.
It prefers to stay dry in the winter when cold and likes filtered light.
It is a nice companion plant for any garden. Cold tolerance is
easily into the upper twenties F. Shown below are good sized 5
gallon with multiple stems.
REGULAR PRICE 5 GALLON THIS SPECIES $100
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EXOTIC FERNS
COMMON TO RARE & UNUSUAL
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ARAUCARIA HETEROPHYLLA THE NORFOLK ISLAND PINE OR STAR PINE LARGE AND TALL STURDY GREEN LEAFED TREE TOLERATES OUR LOCAL WINTER COLD - WANTS SUN TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 GALLON SIZE There are about twenty different species of Araucaria worldwide. This includes multiple species from New Caledonia. The Norfolk Island Pine is one of these species. It is native, of course, to the Norfolk Island. All Araucaria tend to make good sized trees. The Norfolk Pine in the wild can get to heights well over one hundred feet with a forty or more foot spread of the crown. It developes a thick trunk and has prickly green leaflets. Because of the latter, you cannot walk below it bare footed. It is a full sun tree in most areas and is only marginally cold hardy - at best into the mid to upper 30's F. Also, it doesn't like extremely hot weather. With this said, there are a fair number of mature trees in the coastal San Diego area. It is difficult to find any Araucaria for sale. We rarely have them available. TEN DAY SPECIAL 15 GALLON SIZE AS SHOWN $145 |
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FRIDAY, 26 MAY, 2023
HEDYSCEPE CANTERBURYANA
GORGEOUS SINGLE TRUNK CROWN SHAFTED PINNATE PALM
Shown here is a 20g plant just starting to form trunk. We have
various sizes down to one gallon. Also shown is a nice
domestically grown tree. Smaller shippable sizes are available.
Simply put, this is a fabulous species for Southern California. Of
note, this species produces beautiful large red fruits, about the size
of a golf ball. Many trees throughout Southern California have
produced this fruit. All the photos of mature trees here were taken in
Southern California. At the nursery we have a good assortment of
sizes for sale of this species. Shown below are 5, 15 and 25
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ASSORTED BROMELIADS MANY SUN & SHADE VARIETIES We are continually trying to bring in more colorful, exciting and new varieties of Bromeliads that customers will like. Almost every week or two we get in a new batch. We try to emphasize different types including Aechmea, Neorogelias and others. Some are for shade and others for sun. Right now we probably have about 25 different varieties of Bromeliads. I'm showing some we've had in the past year below. We invite all to drop in to see our Bromeliads. We have a lot more than shown here but, be aware, that some sell out while other different ones arrive. |
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BECCARIOPHOENIX ALFREDII
DAY SPECIAL 36 INCH BOX SIZE – 12 TO 14 FEET TALL IN BOX
This species of exotic palm is from the island of Madagascar. It
is the third of three Beccariophoenix species described from this
palm-loaded country. It is so sought after because some feel that
it's the prettiest species of the three. And, because it may
possess the best cold hardiness. I've documented other Beccariophoenix species
tolerating temperatures below 25 degrees at our nursery. So, this
species may survive in areas like San Francisco, Phoenix and Houston.
It grows to a height of about thirty feet and does not have a crown
shaft. Leaves are long and minimally curved. The crown of
leaves are densely placed - so it offers privacy and screening of
neighbors. Growth rate is medium in most areas and along the coast
it likes sun. This species is hard to find. We are offering
on Special some massive 36 inch boxed specimens that are over fourteen
feet tall in the box. They require delivery b/c of their size.
This size is shown in the first eight photos below followed by
one picture of our 15g size.
The habitat photos are c/o TS at RPS and the local specimen is
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ROYSTONEA OLERACEA
REGULAR PRICE 25
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DICTYOSPERMA ALBUM
VAR RUBRUM
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DYPSIS AMBOSITRAE GORGEOUS SINGLE TRUNK OR SUCKERING MADAGASCAR PALM REMINISCENT OF A SHORTER DYPSIS DECIPIENS TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON SIZE - VERY LIMITED NUMBERS
TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON SIZE $135 |
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DYPSIS BARONII
REGULAR PRICE 3 GALLON $135 |
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DYPSIS BARONII -
RED STEM
This is a Dypsis baronii with prominently red color to new leaf stems. Over time they fade to green. When young you may even see red at the base of the trunks as shown below. The 4th photo below demonstrates the red on the stems. Other than the red color, it is the same as the D. baronii above. We only have a few of these 7 gallon. They'll be gone soon.
REGULAR PRICE THESE 7 GALLON $295
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REGULAR PRICE 5 GALLON $155 |
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ARCHONTOPHOENIX
PURPUREA
REGULAR PRICE 5
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DYPSIS LANCEOLATA
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CARYOTA URENS
TEN DAY SPECIAL JUVENILE 2 GALLON $65 |
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LIVISTONA DECIPIENS - AKA
LIVISTONA DECORA
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LICUALA SPINOSA SUCKERING FILTERED LIGHT FAN PALM EXOTIC WHEN WELL GROWN TEN DAY SPECIAL BAND SIZED SEEDLINGS
REGULAR PRICE BAND SIZE $55 TEN DAY SPECIAL BAND SIZE $49.50 (Note: these are a simple ship for mail order) |
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DIOON EDULE
In other posts I’ve discussed Dioon edule, a typically small to
medium sized sun-loving cycad from Mexico. There are known to be
about six different varieties of this species - all from different
localities. The variety on sale here is from the Mexican state of
Queretaro. Leaves are
typically blue in full bright sun.
Leaves are about 4 feet long and leaflets are thin, coming to a
pointed end. Mature height
after a few decades may be six feet with an trunk height of 18 inches.
Cold tolerance is excellent, being able to take cold weather into
the teens F. The band size on sale are not new seedlings but
rather established older (five year old) plants with an average caudex
of 1.5 to 2 inches. The bands are shown in the first five photos
below. These are hard to find and easy to mail order. Last photo
by MARK MASON.
BLUE QUERETERO VARIETY
RARE FORM - SUN LOVING BLUE CYCAD
COLD HARDY INTO THE UPPER TEENS F.
GETS BLUE COLOR IN HOT SUN
TEN DAY SPECIAL OLDER BAND SIZED PLANTS
REGULAR PRICE THESE OLDER BAND SIZE $95
TEN DAY SPECIAL THESE OLDER BAND SIZE $80
Remember to mention this Special for your discount when you purchase.
Availability limited. BTW, if these don't sell out, all will be
repotted into 5g pots shortly.
INTERESTING BLUE HYBRID ENCEPHALARTOS ENCEPHALARTOS LONGIFOLIUS X PRINCEPS WILL BE STRIKING BLUE HYBRID TEN DAY SPECIAL JUVENILE 5 GALLON PLANTS This is a hybrid cycad that was produced by using two blue South African cycads. Pollen from E. princeps was used to pollinate a female cone of E. longifolius. Both of these two parents are blue in sun and when mature - especially the E. princeps. As many of you know, Encephalartos princeps is one of the most sought after of the blue species. These juvenile plants have about three leaves and a caudex size of a bit under one inch. They will want full sun along the coast and should be cold hardy down into the very low 20's F. These can be mail ordered. They can remain in these 5g pots for several years. As this is an unusual cross, I can only show you nursery photos of pure longifolius and princeps below. I have no garden specimens of this hybrid available for pictures. REGULAR PRICE 5G SIZE JUVENILE PLANTS THIS HYBRID $125 TEN DAY SPECIAL 5G THIS HYBRID & THIS SIZE $100 |
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CYCAS
TAITUNGENSIS
A VERY COLD HARDY CYCAD WITH ORANGE FUZZ AT TOP
OF CAUDEX
REGULAR PRICE THIS 20 GALLON SPECIMEN $1125
THE EMPEROR CYCAD
TEN DAY SPECIAL VERY
LARGE SIZED 20 GALLON SPECIMEN
ZAMIA AMBLYPHYLLIDIA
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ASIAN GUAVA FRUIT TREE GIVING LARGE FRUITS MEDIUM SIZED MATURE TREE TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON SIZE The Asian Guava Tree - Psideium guajava - is a medium sized tree with green leaves and green edible fruit with pink centers. The fruit produced is quite large - known to weigh up to 2 pounds per fruit. So, one must prune the tree years so fruit is produced on stronger, more proximal branches. Expect a mature tree of about 15 feet at most. Asian Guava produce an amazing quantity of fruit. They'd like full sun and tolerate temperatures below a freeze. This is the first time I have offered these trees. Photo of the fruit is c/o Wikipedia. TEN DAY SPECIAL 5 GALLON SIZE $65 |
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FARFUGIUM JAPONICUM "SHISHI BOTAN"
THE RUFFLED LIGULARIA
RUFFLED, FRILLY LEAVES
TEN DAY SPECIAL ONE GALLON PLANTS
Most of you are familiar with the regular Ligularia that we offer
at this Blog. This rare variety on special today has ruffled,
frilly leaves and is quite attractive. It gets to a height of 18
inches, takes sun or shade and has yellow daisy-like flowers in the late
Fall. They are also an "indicator" plant and tell you when the
garden is going dry. Watering these immediately corrects this.
Compared to the standard Ligularia, the leaves are quite different with
curly and frill leaf edges.
These are easy to grow and easy to ship.
Note that we also have 5 gallon size
available.
HAEMANTHUS ALBIFLOS UNDERSTORY COMPANION PLANT WIDE "TONGUE-LIKE" LEAVES INTERESTING SPRING - SUMMER BLOSSOMS TEN DAY SPECIAL ONE GALLON CLUSTERING SIZE This species is native to various regions of South Africa. It prefers filtered light but can tolerate some sun. Leaves are thick and green in color. In sun they are more of a lime green and shorter. Interesting blossoms emerge faithfully and are shown in a nursery plant below. Surprisingly, these are a bit difficult to find. They do tolerate cold into the mid-twenties or lower and are being grown in the SF Bay area with ease. The first four photos show the one gallon size on sale. Most are clustering with 2 to 3 plants per pot. They'll be blossoming with two months.. REGULAR PRICE THESE CLUSTERING 1 GALLON $55 TEN DAY SPECIAL THIS SIZE $45 Mail order possible. Mention this Special for this Blog Only Discounted price. |
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TEN DAY SPECIAL LARGE CLUSTERS
TILLANDSIA CLUSTERS
MANY AIRPLANTS IN ONE BUNCH
TEN TO FIFTEEN INDIVIDUAL BROMELIAD PLANTS TOGETHER
IN BLOSSOM RIGHT NOW
These New World epiphytic plants are great fun. They are one of
the many genera of Bromeliads. Native to regions stretching from
the Southern US down to South America, these plants attach to tree
trunks, branches, posts, fences or anything they can find. Most do
not live in the ground. They live off of natural rainfall or
humidity and are not harmful to the hosting plant/tree. All will
flower. Flower color on these plants is blue.
They are just starting to flower now.
TEN TO TWENTY PLANTS PER CLUSTER $75- $100
Remember: Mention this Blog Special for your discount. These
are easy to ship, weather permitting.
WEDNESDAY, 24 , MAY, 2023
CHAMAEDOREA TENELLA
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ENCEPHALARTOS ARENARIUS RARE SOUTH AFRICAN CYCAD BLUE TO GREEN COLORED LEAVES PRICKLY CYCAD NURSERY TOUR OF MULTIPLE PLANTS To me this South African cycad is quite similar to the nearby species, Encephalartos horridus. Some people call it the "green horridus". Interestingly, the two natural habitats are close to each other. But, there are differences in the cone, leaflet shape and usually in the color. Horridus, when in sun, is almost always blue. E. arenarius can be anything from green to almost the same blue as horridus. Encephalartos arenarius is a medium sized cycad with stem heights typically under six feet. In the U.S., a plant with a three foot caudex is considered "massive". Leaves are usually three to four feet long. Leaflets are prominently lobed and prickly as shown here. Rate of growth is slow to medium. This is a part day or full sun species with a cold tolerance of 22 degrees F. In the desert it'll take less sun. Some have grown it in filtered lights in many areas. Comments should be made about the color of this species' leaflets. They can be green, blue or anything in between. To be blue, plants typically must be in the sun. There is a "True Blue" species which represents a colony with a different cone. These plants are near impossible to obtain and usually quite expensive. (see post below) Below I'll show a whole variety of leaflets of both blue and green E. arenarius. Note the different leaflets widths, spination and alignment on the stems. Sometimes leaflets will stack. We have an excellent supply of this species for sale from seedlings to large coning specimens.. |
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CERATOZAMIA
MIQUELIANA
WIDER GREEN TO BLUE-GREEN LEAFLETS |
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MULE PALM
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 25g plants. They are eight to nine tall.
They are ready for planting but we only have a few of them.. |
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SYAGRUS PICROPHYLLA
HYBRID
SUPER RARE SYAGRUS HYBRID
A SHORTER ALTERNATIVE TO THE QUEEN PALM
TEN DAY SPECIAL 25 GALLON SIZE
I have only two of these extremely rare hybrids of Syagrus
picrophylla. The seeds were produced by the same hybridizer that
created the Coconut Queen Palm. I do not know what they are
hybridized with and probably can't find out. The hybridizer is in
his mid eighties and a bit forgetful. Plants are in 25 gallon
containers, have been outdoor grown in sun. They should prove to
be a very interesting hybrid palm. They are twelve feet tall and
too tall for typical shipping or mail order. The last photo is of
the pure Syagrus picrophylla by G.M from PACSOA.
TEN DAY SPECIAL 25 GALLON SIZE $645
BISMARCKIA SPECIES
MAYOTTE ISLAND
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RHOPALOSTYLIS HYBRID
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CHAMAEDOREA BENZIEI
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HOWEA FORSTERIANA
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RAVENEA SAMBIRANENSIS
WHEN MATURE, LANDSCAPE SIZED SPECIMEN
REGULAR PRICE FIVE GALLON $145
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CHAMAEDOREA TEPEJILOTE
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BRAHEA NITIDA
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SYAGRUS OLERACEA
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BURRETIOKENTIA HAPALA
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CHAMAEDOREA MICROSPADIX
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GORGEOUS CROWN SHAFT
RHOPALOSTYLIS CHEESEMANII
MORE RARE SPECIES OF THIS GENUS
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 $60
TEN DAY SPECIAL BAND SIZE $50
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 and are currently larger than shown here..