Just got two nice 5 gallon Ravenea xerophylla. Any ideas on best cultivation conditions here in south florida. Do they like organic or less organic soils?...
I am in central Florida and have 3 plants in wide citrus liners from seed sowed in March 2000 and about 8 more in 2-gal pots from seed sown in June 2002. They...
michael
mmerritt85@...
Oct 1, 2004 6:57 pm
6932
Here at MBC, we planted ours right on the escarpment and they are doing great. My one plant at home is in a raised bed and it has never done well. I think low...
Hi everyone! Im a new member of the society. Im a palm colector and an amateur dealer in the Philippines. Good luck to all. Sincerely, Andy ... Do you Yahoo!? ...
I would agree with Jody. I bought a 1 gallon one in a very organic mix. It eventually died. I'm not shure from what though. I recently bought 2 more small ones...
chuck grieneisen
chuckfg@...
Oct 2, 2004 3:37 pm
6935
Is anyone familar with spyware stormer? It popped up on my computer today saying I needed to install it to maintain my computer. Renee Cactus Ranch [Non-text...
That program is probably not on your computer if you haven't downloaded it. The "pop up" you got is probably one of many sales pitches. Don't install it; see...
My first impressions would be, in the following order: 1 - A virus that will destroy your files as soon as you "install", 2 - A hard sell by an outfit that...
michael
mmerritt85@...
Oct 11, 2004 8:05 pm
6938
Should I install an Aol spyware/adware or is McAfree all I need? [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
Get rid of the cursed AOL. Move up to Earthlink; they're great and are not intrusive like AOL plus they screen and remove spam, spyware, and virus infected...
Spyware has a way of finding its way onto peoples machines. I have been using Norton for many years, but it just stops viruses and like. I recently downloaded...
... and then, if i might sugggest Eudora mail program, you will never have a virus infection because viruses are not written for eudora. get the free version...
Some Spybot reviews say it is poison; maybe just for XP. Glad I read them: http://downloads-zdnet.com.com/3302-8022_2-10289035.html Any other suggestions? ...
I'm watching the palm closely. More of the older limbs are turning brown and drying out, while most of the new limbs are a healthy green look. The spear leaves...
I would run at least 2 different spyware programs. One usually catches something the other misses. Another good freebie is Spybot. I also use Pest Patrol...
Nope. I use XP and have never had a problem with Spybot. Individual reviewers may not be technically qualified, and it seems like many of the negative ones...
The following quotation is taken from a recent article on the coconut palm in the magazine of the Royal Geographical Society (Frater, A. (2004) The Tree of...
I'm told on good authority that should be multiple entries in the directory/index for Principes that should help. Try under "Borassus". Also that the very...
Nestlebrae.Exotics
Nestlebrae.Exotics@...
Nov 4, 2004 8:39 pm
6953
I recently began growing phoenix rupicola from seed. This year they are small to medium size seedlings in 4-inch pots. I live in zone 8b-9a. does anybody know...
Ron, I have Reclinata & Rupicola grown from seed, the have been in cold frames with out heat since they were seedlings with no damage and now are in 5g. with ...
Also, I have 2 Rupicola burlapped & shrink wrapped in black plastic around the ball, with 2' trunks, 6-7' tall, is it safe to leave them outside all winter...
... I could not see for example any brugsmansias! is that temporary or what? breathin' hard, hermine [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
Hi, Just saw some rupicolas in their natural environment. They grow in the foothills of the Himalayas where the minimum temp could go close to zero in the...
I've had a Phoenix Rupicola growing in the San Francisco Bay area since 1969. The temperatures once reached in the low 20s (oF). It became defoliated, but...