I noticed the stockier trunk too.Resembles my "nainital"Barb

Jim,Many of us will follow tesan's progress with interest.Barb

Nice haul, Jim.Now when are John or Barrie gonna start stocking this neat stuff...for resale into Canada? :wink: Aaron, it died???? was your tesan p...

Craig, thanks for the great pics and descriptions of protection.I'm impressed with the construction and either plumber tape or 20w bulb for heat.Are y...

Spectacular close-up.Barb

Hey Steve,yes now that you pointed it out, that dark band is on each seed.Will be interesting to see if the dark band proves to be a variegation in le...

Are some in the first set already germinating?Or just remnants of where they were attached.BTW the second ones resemble new potatoes :wink: Barb

Sounds like Miracle Gro is a great all purpose/all plant boost.Your papyrus is 8 feet, so there's no reason for me to try anything else. :D We'll loo...

John,Heck of a way to get your attention, huh, John? :lol: :lol: :lol: I myself had "those days", but thank goodness, memory fades.I'm guessing pap...

Barrie,thanks for the map.It's the simple fact they're at 62 degrees N latitude that blows me away, versus my 50 degrees N. Just jealous, that's all. ...

Steve,I like the idea of bog palms, great for pond and fish environments.Cataractarum palms would be good choices for people who tend to overwater the...

Steve, thanks!I had wondered how that Joey was doing...and how you're going to raise the GH roof when it grows its 15-foot long leaves. Looks good. ...

Kent, thanks!you may be doing karoke in that room with the disco thang What gave it away...the old stereo cabinet, an ironing board, the hammer? :lol...

Barrie,Certainly paid off for you to be ready with heat.a shame to jeopardize this palm for the one night it would have taken to damage or kill it. B...

Barrie,Your CIDP was outside ? :shock: I can understand the Trachy, Butia and Chamaerops surviving any damage, but the CIDP? ... wow!Barb