Nope, they croaked (post was 3 years ago) :cry: :cry: Also tried Copernicia hospita, one of the most gorgeous palms in the world, started to pop, th...

Erik, I paid what seems like an arm and a leg for mine, so have to be very careful.It sure is easier to experiment with a low-priced specimen.Also bec...

PDP--and most other palms--don't like the dry heat of residences in winter. Misting is good.I've lost one, and my latest doesn't look good either.I f...

maybe some day in Iowa Put me on the list for seeds of your Waggies.... :D Barb

You built the 600 foot road with a shovel and 5 gallon buckets? :shock: :shock: That's dedication! Good for you!And a real love for the property.I...

Aaron, things DO look better now despite the winter carnage.There are some real standout plants.And the others make me want to cry.Great looking yard;...

Yup mother's day has a new meaning this year :lol: H is rolling his eyes...Yup, Jim, the math doesn't work :lol: Barb

Erik,In my experience (babying my Bottle Palm), it gets only morning sun because it needs high humidity (think Hawaii).We have zilch humidity in summe...

Thanks folks.Cigars and beer for everyone (burp) :lol: :lol: H and I were figuring out its age.It's a year older than our daughter, so Trachy is 35....

Had to look up what hermaphrodyte means. :wink: Kinda like goldfish or some turtles?green flowers = femaleyellow = male.Sounds like you and I are sta...

Thank goodness those gorgeous big palms are recovering.I'm really impressed with those agaves and yuccas.The sotols against the building had it easier...

Thanks Aaron! But I wonder if the brown tips on those growths means no flowers and/or rot?Barb

Jim, you're at 81F ???? wow, send some here.Oh...drumroll.....Barb

Andy,Ditto what Jim said with one addition.Potting soil in bags often comes in different grades, i.e. regular potting soil may still be a "container m...