Butia eriospatha are reported to be somewhat more cold tollerent than B. capitata. No one here has been able to challenge that theory or put it to the...

Monrovia rates this one as zone 8 minimum."Growth Rate Moderate Growing Growth Habit Columnar Heat Zones High: 12 (>210 days) Low: 9 (>120 to 15...

Yes John, all new growth. Last year was a bit of a write off really with the lousy summer we had. This year however has been a make up year. The best ...

I was under the impression spear pull meant certain death. Not really. Once spear rot sets in, the race is on. New growth has to out pace the damaged...

Absolutely! I have had to pare these back on occation to keep them in check. It is surprizing just how fast these cacti grow. I had a O. linguiformis ...

Todd ... I've got a half acre and always plant these in an area well out of harms way. Hey and the deer or other critters won't touch 'em. :lol: Chee...

What's encouraging? ... that you're going to live 3 to five years :shock: :lol: :lol: :lol: Cheers, Barrie.

Nice one Aaron! Obviously a tough Yucca. I have two seed grown that are currently in one gallon pots. I reckon I'll try 'em out in the garden some day...

Great pics! Those are quite well developed. Did you buy them already at a decent size? How do they do in winter for you?All I have are a couple that j...

Still no measurable rain here ... although a very light sprinkle barely got the driveway wet 2 nights ago. Yes cooler here too down to around 24c yest...

Dean ... It's no wonder really since it's a British term used on a truely American palm. I'm sure they'd be upset if the situation where reversed :lol...

Nice ones Barb! :D The plant on the far left looks to be Aloe striatula and not an Agave, which stays low to the ground.Cheers, Barrie.