KrisK
@krisk
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Joined: Aug 25, 2010
Last seen: Oct 26, 2017
Topics: 7 / Replies: 180
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RE: Sabal minor questions...

They look nice. They'll appreciate being in the ground. I agree with the others, and I'd plant them as soon as the ground temp is >60F. I don't lik...

11 years ago
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RE: Trachycarpus 'nanital' update

How's the spear, Tim? My plain fortunei look real similar to yours - freezer burnt, but I expect a recovery. I had heavy protection - r13 from the gro...

11 years ago
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RE: Sabal minor questions...

Minors are very drought tolerant once they're established. They will appreciate extra water til established, and even after establishment will enjoy a...

11 years ago
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RE: Cat peeing on potted Trachy?

Male dog pee will also totally destroy the aluminum fins on an AC condensor. My idiot dog was pissing on mine one winter for whatever reason. He's sma...

11 years ago
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RE: Trachy, pindo zone 6b...possible?

Sounds like a good haul, glad you got some good palms!Post pics, we love pics especially sabal minor! They're my fave!

11 years ago
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RE: Trachy, pindo zone 6b...possible?

Thanks. Yup good eye, mike. I've got to move the canna because the white variegated part roasts in our sun. That's a texas Redstar hardy hibiscus keep...

11 years ago
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RE: Trachy, pindo zone 6b...possible?

Dunno if you saw this picture before, please forgive if it's a repeat, kspalmguy, but it's the Louisiana sabal Erik gave me that came from Alligator A...

11 years ago
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RE: Trachy, pindo zone 6b...possible?

Hah! Cool!!So did you talk to Don? What size are they? They're rock solid plants, no doubt.

11 years ago
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RE: Deaths already

Sorry to hear about those losses, Mike. Surprised they succumbed inside a garage, even if it was unheated. I overwatered a blue pot minor trio one win...

11 years ago
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RE: My Trachy...healthy? (pics)

Looks ok to me. Let it dry between waterings. It won't lose as much water inside as it would outside. You should go to Orand Nursey in Ft Worth next t...

11 years ago
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RE: Trachy, pindo zone 6b...possible?

Sorry, I had it listed as "private" on my Flickr. Let's see if I fixed it.Wind won't hurt it. Wind may cause mechanical damage to the leaflets and cau...

11 years ago
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RE: Trachy, pindo zone 6b...possible?

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11 years ago
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RE: Trachy, pindo zone 6b...possible?

Good advice from everybody!I looked and think I found the fabled wichita minors using your info, on Google streetview! Is it a Nazarene church?Yes mul...

11 years ago
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RE: Trachy, pindo zone 6b...possible?

Welcome!Yes the trachy will be ok during most winters, with some form of protection. The butia will make a nice potted palm you can bring out in warm ...

11 years ago
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RE: Spear Pull?

Looks pretty bad...freeze-dried from winter winds, I would say. The damage could have occurred weeks ago but if you're just now experiencing a thaw, t...

11 years ago
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