The seeds are just about spent at this point, They get lighter as they are depleted. ( I usually find something to prop them up with )These were from ...

Here's a couple that should be bigger, ( I forget about them, and they were shaded out most of last summer. getting more sun now and growth is picking...

Ideally the top of the seed, ( where it sprouts ), is out of the germination mix and dry.And enough moisture left in the mix to discolor the bottom. T...

Dean, How are yours doing? If it's any consolation , these do seem to outgrow this eventually.Here's one starting with some color 8) Steve

The same C.taitungensis,'Shogun' Cycas taitungensis X revoluta, hybrid by Mr. Chumley,Zamia,Cycas sp. 'Wilailak' ( This one is recovering from a late...

Thanks Barb!Used a jig saw with a wood blade for the PVC. It does cut pretty easily, then just tape or tie the halves together. The holes drilled alon...

Hi Barb, Not not sure of the ID, but it does resemble a Hyophorbe. ( Spindle or Bottle)The wide leaflets can be a result of growing in low light.Ste...

A nice thing about using the PVC pipe and lots of Perlite, when it is time to pot up, just separate both halves and the soil falls away. Ready to pot ...

Great photos and selection! Looking forward to seeing your E. trispinosus 8) Steve

Barb, I'm just happy it's growing, it can bloom whenever it wants :D For the last two years in a row, WalMart and Lowes have always brought in larger...

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Thanks Kent! I can't pronounce it either :wink: Maybe I have too much time on my hands, but it is still fun, and the learning is always ongoing.Steve

Barb,That is a nice display 8) Steve

Good point, maybe this is something that came up at the same time. Going to wait till it gets a little bigger, then see if I can take a peek below th...

Barb, Thanks for the comments! Seems the majority germinate in this fashion, ( except for Cycas, which does the "clam shell" thing :D Steve