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Alchris,

Your right, I will just wait and see what happens with them. I have a super dwarf and they do look different. I guess we will just wait n see!!

Thank you

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Cali-wanna-b Winter?? I am not expecting a winter here near Toronto. I will not allow it!! Really, I am not sure what I am going to do. Either a local greenhouse or there is a couple of car dealerships in the area with 2 story show bays that I may put it in. If all else fails, I have a spot in my ho...

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Hey Allen, Thanks. We'll see how good they look after winter. I think all or most of the ants jumped ship. I left the whole thing out of the new pot for a hour and when I went back there were no more running around. I am going to get ant traps. DO you know bananas? If so go to that section of the si...

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Got some new bigger pots on sale today. Transplanted my one Trachy and my Christmas. Trachy had a HUGE nest of ants, insane....I think I got most of them. The palm it's self is doing really good, new fan ever 2 weeks or so. Enjoy, Bismark's new frond http://upload6.postimage.org/586602/Bismarksnewfa...

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Got these from the grocery store here. They were $2.00 so I thought what the heck BUT..I don't know what kind they are. I was thinkin super dwarf maybe, anyone have any opinions? http://upload6.postimage.org/586561/NewBanana1.jpg http://upload6.postimage.org/586566/NewBanana2.jpg http://upload6.post...

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I have people in the south thinking that we get 2 weeks in summer with above freezing temps and its dark all winter....it's too funny. People don't realize that in summer it's often warmer here then Orlando. A city here got up to 125f the other day. Our winters do suck but are not as bad as some thi...

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Hi Kansas, I too have a coconut. The weather where I live has been very dry and coolish. I am talking low 70's, ya cool!!! Anyway, my coconut is doing really good. Had a few nights where outside temps dropped to the 40's (in july, can you imagine). I was very worried thinking I was out a coconut but...

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Tropicman,

Try www.treehelp.com. They sell spikes for palms, all kinds of spikes. I do use manganese. Try that site and see what you think.

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What about the palms that are rated in the upper 30's and 40's? Do you think they could servive if protected from snow and such.? In addition, your T. Fortunei's are MUCH larger than any I have seen around here. SO they me be hardier then the small ones I have.
Whats your opinion?

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macario

have you ever bought any of these palm heater? I went to the site but there is no pics or anything. Does anyone have any experience with these?

How are your large palms doing?

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All great ideas, keep'em coming. I am pretty sure I am just going to build a greenhouse as seen on this web site.

http://www.palmsnorth.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=761

I have seen some creative ideas from people on this site, very impressive. Goes to show we are either nuts or enthusiasts!!

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Well,
If this winter is anything like last winter I won't be bringing anything hardy in till January. I need to research the hardiness for all my palms so I know when to bring them in.
If I ever went to South Carolina in a car I would be in trouble.!!! I would need a truck.

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I know it's early but I was starting to think of protection methods. I would love to get a hold of that place in Germany that sells the palm heaters. No luck so far. http://www.palmenheizung.de/thermofolie_engl.html So, anyone in this forum come up with any great ideas, both easy and cheap, kinda li...

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It is one of my Fav's. I hope I can keep it alive for a few years. I am already pondering winter protection.

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Okanagan desert-palms,

I got it at Broadway gardens here. It was very inexpensive. $25.00 I think...maybe $35.00. The Christmas was removed from a 12" growing container (very undersized) to a 18" bucket. Could probably use a larger container still.

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Niagara is a higher zone then where I am. I am 6a maybe 6b, Niagara can be considered a 7a but is officially a zone 6b. In short, I would plant it and give it some time to root before winter sets in. Build it a shelter for winter and get a space heater or another form of heat incase it gets really c...

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Winter???
Oh oh...I knew I forgot something

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Ok, here are some of the family.... This is my first trachy I ever had http://upload9.postimage.org/278291/Trachy1.jpg This is my second, planting it next year http://upload9.postimage.org/278298/Trach2.jpg My Washy from Tropic to Tropic that was beat up when I got it, starting to come back http://u...

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I fully agree with the others. Build a simple shelter for your palm. They are hardy and can handle a lot. Don't go to extremes and cut it down. I can't see that being to good.
Just my 50 cents

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Hello All, Been absent for a bit. Everything here is doin fine. Trachycarpus fortunie's are growing fast, maybe too fast...new frond every few weeks!! Obviously happy where they are. My christmas palm is coming around. The new spear that had stopped growing when I bought it has shot up 6-8 inches in...

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My T. Fortunei I have planted out front has these big almost florescent looking mushrooms growing at its base. Is this a sign of anything or did they just pop up normally. I have never seen mushrooms around here before. Kinda odd!!!

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Thanks Barrie. Someone told me not to water at all. But the soil is dry to begin with. i will moisten is up a bit

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Hello,
I have several Musa Basjo I separated from the parent plant. All came with several long roots. I have planted them but was told not to water for a week. Is this right? They are already showing signs of shock.

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Fine with me, send it here. We need a day or 2 of rain.

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Ok, enough fooling around people, send some rain this way please. Get out your fans and blow that rain over here!!!!!!

Thanks

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Very cool.......I am not far from you and all mine are doing the same...they love this weather!

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That is just awesome. Good for you!!!!

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Its kinda been like that here...minus the rain, we need rain so bad, it's pretty serious when I want rain. Supposed to be 35c here for the next few days then cooling off to the mid 20's. I love my 30's but we do need some h2o. Hows your garden doing?

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It seems to work for some places around here. I am sure it's not cheap! If you want big palms that bad then there is always a way!

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They are that new type of palm that can withstand zone 4. You mean you have not heard about them????
I'm joking. They put them in a greenhouse. There is a place here that will overwinter large palms for you.

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Not to be a smart ass, but think of all the palms that would buy!!

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Thanks for sharing!!....I can't wait to go to mexico!!! Here are some from Punta Cana and a few from Key west http://upload8.postimage.org/914298/Juliaupacoconut.jpg http://upload8.postimage.org/914303/LargeCoconuts.jpg http://upload8.postimage.org/914305/notsure.jpg http://upload8.postimage.org/914...

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I like the heat and all, but if you saw the lawns around here you would know what I mean.!!!!
The dirt is like dust and the ponds are getting low. Good thing we are in the middle of all the great lakes!

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Hail?? Ummm..no thats ok. Rain sure, hail no!!

There is a 40% chance tomorrow cause a cold front is coming and supposed to drop temps to the mid 20's.

Heres hoping!

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Very nice pics. You want some sun, come see me. 4th week with no rain. Temps in low 30's.....trade ya for some rain?

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Today is the 4th week with no rain. It's the second week with temps in the upper 20's and low 30's. Right now is sunny and 33. Yesterday was sunny and 35. Love the weather but if any of you out west want to send some rain our way I am sure our plants would appreciate it!!!!

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Ouch!!!

Sorry to hear. Look on the bright side, you still have the best collection of palms in Chicago maybe even the state!

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My Musa's have several pups each. I tried cutting one off to grow it and here is what I found. The baby was attached to the main stem. No roots or anything. I planted it and it's just dying. How do I separate them?

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So your saying keep on the watering..?

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Dover is very near me. I am a 6a. Dover may be 6b..maybe.

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Separated Pups

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Musa Basjo Pups?