yeah, always trust your gut.Glad you took the Licuala in earlier.7 inches of rain So, if it had NOT rained, there wouldn't have been ANY damage at 20-...

flat oval shaped parasites Beige/light brown color?Like a flat sesame seed, but a bit smaller?If so, sounds like scale, but an up-close photo might he...

YOUR list of cold hardiness ratings Would love to see your list based on your experience.Good to hear the B.eriospatha is settling in.Probably an unde...

Have you had luck with yucca elata or glauca Barb Haven't tried those, Jeff.

Jeff,I use a mister to water yucca seeds so they don't "move", and maintain contact with the soil.Saran wrap over the top keeps them from drying out.B...

outside with no protection? No, I chickened out and dug it up again. :| It's in a pot in the cold building.Same with its 2 pups.Barb

After a bit more digging (on the net), it could be a furcraea like Aaron suggests.Or an Agave Sissilana/sisalana (spelling?)

All are stunning after your long summer.That americana is going to get how tall? 9 feet? 10 feet? :D Barb

Jim, with each picture I find a new favorite.And end up having to look at all of them again.Your camera does capture the blue beautifully.What gets me...

That guy's serious about protection, wow!best looking palm huts I have ever seen me too.Will have to show that to my carpenter... :? And look at that ...

photoshop I'd have to get a 6 year old to show me how :lol: Sorry to hitch-hike on your thread, Henoh, but I thought mine was like yours.Thanks Tim f...

great to see that single Trachy produce seed. I find that sooooo exciting too, Tim.And, along the same lines :lol: :lol: now that John's GONE :D ...

Aaron,no you don't, but you're very kind :D

Disappointed not one of these germinated in 8 months.<a href="" title="002 by edible_plum, on Flickr"><img src="" width="800" height="600" al...

W insists on potted Yucca rostrata coming in for the winter Must be a nice size by now, Erik.Have we seen a photo recently?Barb