Denis.... It was while taking a closer look at the green leaves on the W.filifera pictured that I realised the petioles were unarmed...I thought I had a ...
Malcolm THOMAS
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Feb 1, 2004 9:24 am
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I was recently contacted by someone who has a problem with the outer fibers of the trunks of several Sabal palmetto trees and at least one Syagrus...
Jody, I once had a problem with a Phoenix sylvestris that sounded similar to what you described. The trunk developed a soft spot that got bigger and bigger. ...
Yo, Southern Californian Members, I'll be travelling--behind the Orange Curtain--to South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa to attend: THE 24th ANNUAL FASCINATION OF...
Richard, If you're going to the orchid show, you'll be in the vicinity of the palms. Someone has actually gone to the trouble of putting together a map of the ...
Dear Mr. Try contacting with Leonel Mera in Dominican Republic, he used to get large amount of the two forms of Coccothrinax crinita seeds for sale and surely...
Dear Jody Acrocomias lost their spines in the trunk with the age. When old all Acrocomia totai has nude trunk. Best.Gaston ... on the loss of petiole spines in...
Dear Jody Acrocomias lost their spines in the trunk with the age. When old all Acrocomia totai has nude trunk. Best.Gaston ... on the loss of petiole spines in...
Hi all, Does it look like Trachycarpus fortunei or other Trachycarpus? The attaching photo took at Guangxi, China. Thanks in advance! Best regards, Terence...
I have an indoor potted coconut palm that all of a sudden is turning brown. I give it plent of water and fertilized it a month or so ago. Any ideas what...
Hello Group, I have seeds from L. rotundifolia that I am trying to sow. The seeds are encased in a "shell". Should I remove these before sowing? Thanks, Rudy...
Any chance anyone out there can id seeds from pictures? Was in the Miami area and gathered up seeds from 6 different palms in local parks. All were feather...
Glenn, I couldn't guarantee anything, but I would be willing to try. You can't attach photos to e-mails in this group, so if you want to post some photos to...
Glenn, Even before seeing your seeds it is likely that at least one was Adonidia merrillii , which has a fairly large red seed. If you want to send pictures...
My bet is on spider mites. You can use a miticide or haul the plant into the bath and give it a cold shower once a week paying special attention to the...
Depending upon where Susan lives, the palm may be getting too much water and not enough humidity and sunlight. Just a guess. Doug Keene DeLand, FL ... From:...
Could be a fertilizer overdose. I grew a coconut in a pot for more than 15 years and never fertilized it. They don't seem to need much fertilizing and it keeps...
If it is spider mites, mix Dawn or Lemon Joy with cold water and spray the leaves, some of my Brugmansias in the greenhouse get spider mites in the winter and...
If it is a sudden change of appearance like you say, I would suspect spider mites too. If you see tiny stipling of the discoloration, this is an indicator....
Further to Jerry's reply...fine spider like web on underside of leaf is another indication.... ... ...
Malcolm THOMAS
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Feb 13, 2004 5:02 am
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For non-Americans, please...I take it that Dawn or Lemon Joy are dishwashing liquids? Or what? John John D Prince & Rosemary Steele 219 South Head Road, ...
Nestlebrae.Exotics
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Feb 13, 2004 6:25 am
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Thanks everyone for responding -- it could very well be spider mites. I don't think I've overfertilized, but I'm going to put it in the bath and shower it...
Yes they are dishwashing liquids - the kinds you use for handwashing dishes. For non-Americans, please...I take it that Dawn or Lemon Joy are dishwashing ...
Rudy, There's no need to remove the "shell". It will be a lot of work and they will sprout easily with it on. (unlike some others with shells) Usually within a...