I credit the huge root mass Barb and her trusty tractor moved for its take-off. it's all about the roots. --Erik

Looking good Barb!

Thanks, guys.

No sign of this guy slowing down either:

I've never seen it push such strong-looking and dark green fronds.

Barb

Gorgeous!
It must like the weather you are having. My Trachies slowed to a crawl, despite LOTS of water. (All other palms are growing super fast lately.)
Speaking of which, how much do you water it? --Erik

We've finally cooled down for a couple of days.
Thank goodness.

As you know Erik, if Trachies had a choice between a cool summer and a really hot one, they'd pick cool
😆 😆
Your palms are sure responding to the heat.

Re watering, I usually put one of those little "under-tree" sprinklers at the base and let it deep water for up to 6 hours, every couple of weeks.
Probably equivalent to 3 inches of water, I'd guess.

Barb

Looking great Barb 😀 ! Nice work!

Regarding Trachies and heat, I just got back from Vegas and most of the Trachies down there look really bad or outright dead. I don't think they enjoy three straight months of 100 plus degrees too much 😥 .

Duncan

Thanks Duncan, Trachies are so easy to please...

Hope you had a good trip...maybe some pics???
What a shame their Trachies were suffering, hate to see that happen.
They should plant them where they get only morning sun.

I didn't see too many Trachies in Vegas, I suppose they plant them because it can get cold in the desert.
But Butia and Brahea would look better in their hot summers.
And Washy would love it; after all, they're naturalized in some of the desert valleys not far from Vegas.

Barb

Very happy smiling palm, fine work, Barb! 🙂
Regards -
Antti

Thanks so much, Antti.
Nice to hear from you again.
Barb

Beautiful and already big enough! My still very small

antti, thanks very much.
Yours will grow big too!

Now a month later, no sign of slowing down:

With two new leaves pushing up, another one is coming too!

Compared to my avatar (at left), it's shot up nicely. Loves this cool rainy weather.

Barb

Barb,
it sure has rocketed upwards!
And that color is super. You must be very proud.
Your update has inspired me. I'll try to update some older threads of mine.
--Erik

The color is a goof from my flash (it was near dusk) 😆
(Wish it was BLUE)...

I regret not marking last year's last leaf, tough to figure out how many leaves this year.

I'll try that "flash at dusk" trick! 😆
--Erik