BILL MA
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Joined: Oct 6, 2008
Last seen: May 15, 2013
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RE: Potting up Yucca rostrata for winter

I wonder if they would benefit from being planted in half perlite half soil in a deep pot? There beauties I can see why you don't want to lose them!...

15 years ago
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RE: Introduction & Trachy Help

In not sure about why the leaves grow like that but one of my in ground trachys put out a 360 degree leaf this year. It was cool, I could check it ou...

15 years ago
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RE: New palms! (2nd rate sequel)

Nice Score Erik! Free is always a good word when it comes to palm trees :D What I was most excited about from your list was the washies! This mean...

15 years ago
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RE: Introduction & Trachy Help

Lady bugs are a nice addition to palms since they eat so much of the nasty palm bugs, I almost missed it :D Nice 300 degree leaf! That palm has explo...

15 years ago
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RE: Some more pics and Bananas!

Don't worry Erik your in! Like I said before I'll be sending the control plants all at once for the competition in early April. I'll start a post at...

15 years ago
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RE: Is your princeps snow white?

Here's a few pictures for you Garry. Keep in mind they have been transplanted and are only now getting back on there feet.The princeps are the 2 blue...

15 years ago
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RE: Is your princeps snow white?

Mine are really white too, Garry. I'll try and get a few pictures up tomorrow. Mine came from Steve A in N Alabama he sells them on ebay for a great...

15 years ago
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RE: deep (and cheap) palm pots

That's a very cleaver idea :D I have a insert to a indoor trash can I plan on using to plant a sabal in the spring. That should work out really wel...

15 years ago
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RE: heres my winter protection plan

Dave, Your protection idea sounds great! I can really appreciate all the hard work and thought you put into this to making palms work for you in your...

15 years ago
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RE: Introduction & Trachy Help

I'm not a huge fan of copper either. I used a little bit last year on my washies after they saw to much cold. I'd say only use it if you have a real...

15 years ago
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RE: Palms in Newfoundland

Welcome aboard Jordan!Can't wait to see some pictures.Bill

15 years ago
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RE: Some more pics and Bananas!

Hey Jim,Looks like I'm a little late to the rodeo on this one :lol: Everything looks fantastic! I really like the picture of your large trachy grow...

15 years ago
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RE: what is this stuff?

Johns right, mealy bugs. If you touch them they will be sticky. Frost will kill them but a neem spray or a systemic will speed up the process for pe...

15 years ago
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RE: Introduction & Trachy Help

The white things on your palm is called false scale. Look it up, they can be killed with a mild coffee solution and a sponge. Take care of this be...

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