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Knnn · 2006-12-10T17:06:54Z

Zamia floridana Var. "Palatka Giant"Been experimenting with these this Winter to see how hardy they are, So far this year I have had 37 days with lows at or below 32*F, December 1st and 3rd bottomed out at 9*F and the 7th at 8*F.Winter protection basically consist of a pile of leaves thrown on them. These are also on the fringes of a pine canopy.I cleared away the leaves today to let things dry out a bit. Found one new set of leaves forming. Also found one set browning out(these were buried under the leaves and just seems to be part of the normal routine)With a Zone 7 Winter so far, these still seem to be actively growing! Not sure if they can make it through a full Winter here but wanted to pass on the info for anyone wanting to try some.I have found a few places these are available, This link is to a small nursery where I have bought most of mineThese have always been plants of nice size that are well packed 8) Weather data fromChaney Pond, Bennington, KS Station ID# KKSBENNI1

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Unbelievable Steve! You are the MAN!!

Posted : 24/06/2007 10:28 pm

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Have about 15 in this area that have settled in and are growing. going to let the temps gradually drop while removing the ones that are showing signs of stress. Hopefully by next Spring I will have at least 4 or 5 that will have tolerated single digit lows.

I do think using smaller seedlings for this trial will provide better results, ( as compared to using larger plants grown in warmer climates)

Posted : 01/08/2007 1:57 pm

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Robert Chumley sent me a BIG one of these a month or so ago. It has two heads on it. One is starting a flush. Too early for a pic, but I will post it later. Very EXCITED TO SEE IT!!!

Posted : 21/09/2007 8:20 pm

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Hello, Knnn. I am writing you from Ukraine (I have a garden near Kyiv in zone 5b/6a). I was very impressed with your growing of Zamia integrifolia in zone 5b! Can you tell me, please, are your coonties still alive?

Posted : 10/06/2013 7:39 pm

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Hello TT , I tried this for several seasons before digging them back up. They survived but were declining.
My problem seemed to be too small a caudex size to start with and too much soil moisture in the spring before warm weather arrived.
With a raised bed and a very porous planting mix it may be possible yet.

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Posted : 17/06/2013 3:47 pm

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Hello TT , I tried this for several seasons before digging them back up. They survived but were declining.
My problem seemed to be too small a caudex size to start with and too much soil moisture in the spring before warm weather arrived.
With a raised bed and a very porous planting mix it may be possible yet.

<a href="http://www.wunderground.com/cgi-bin/findweather/getForecast?query=zmw:67484.1.99999&bannertypeclick=wu_clean2day"><img src="http://weathersticker.wunderground.com/weathersticker/cgi-bin/banner/ban/wxBanner?bannertype=wu_clean2day_cond&pwscode=KKSSALIN9&ForcedCity=Tescott&ForcedState=KS&zipcode=67484&language=EN" alt="Click for Tescott, Kansas Forecast" height="100" width="300" />

Posted : 17/06/2013 3:49 pm