I noticed that when I had my set up in the basement the high humidity/warmth really made it all grow like crazy,it seemed like the humidity made them...

I am wondering,does Gloriosa continue growing after it flowers? They do, and are quite likely to branch out sending two or more new shoots.Cheers, Ba...

Over my 30 nearly years of growing these palms, here's "my" text book photo from about 1996 when I lived on the mainland.Male on the left (pale yellow...

You're right Paul, and the damned thing is, it looks way better "in the flesh". It's formed a couple of trunks to about nearly a foot. The photo only ...

Perhaps parts of interior Europe?

Looks like a good run for the coming week for BC and Washington. Temps at or near 30°C (86°F) by Sept 22 around my place, warmer still in the interior...

As Todd (Laaz) has pointed out, there's no way to tell until they flower.Males have pale yellow, drooping inforesence (and dusty pollen when touched o...

Humulus lupulus (hops vine) ... you might want to make some beer :lol: Cheers, Barrie.

You're doin' way better than us in zone 8 PNW. Keep up the great work. Any pics?

If memory serves me, the "silver" is evident after freezing temps at or near the threshhold of their survival. Hardly a moment worth waiting for IMHO....

Thanks for posting those great shots! You do get some impressive growth with the long growing season there.I can see your fondness for the variegated...

There's a selection of Yucca (and Agave) from Desert Northwest. I've dealt with Ian before and he's very knowlegable and has good deals. Here's his se...

Barrie looks like more hot weather for you guys on the coast. It looks like you will not be getting back to normal any time soon. We are now 100f and ...