Hi Steve, I've never dug one out.Heard roots go down to China on an old one, requiring pick axe versus shovel.Good luck.

My Hyophorbe lagenicaulis LOOKS like yours SOUNDS :lol: I mist it twice a day, flood the entire garden bed every 10 days. Patio umbrella over it for...

It has the beginning of those fabulous leaves...perfect!Seeds? :? Nope! I'm done.Barb

Turns out he didn't have a concealed weapon... :lol: Barb

Steve, nice work.Beautiful leaf.And now that my Licuala grandis is definitely toast, the Joey Palm heads my list for beauty.Barb

Yup, I know, Barrie.It just makes me realize how seldom I'm in the shade...Barb

Thanks, folks.But even in the Okanagan, there are areas that are hotter/drier/windier than other areas.I'm afraid my palms hate this dry windy place t...

W O W, Steve, nice!Barb

Steve, yes, that's a good idea.But I look around at all the plants and wonder why I'd want more.Can hardly keep up with the requirements of the exist...

Interesting how some cycads put all their early energy into caudex development.Probably an inherent survival tactic.So it can lift your roof in a year...

After 8 months, I said to hell with it and dumped them among the potting soil used forthe 6 new Yucca rostrata.Except the Bizzies (too large).Never ag...

Steve,What's two weeks (compared to 8 months :cry: ).Is your propagator and dri-bath unit now set up in the GH?Barb

SteveThe banana has done very well indeed; sounds as though Osmocote is magic for nearly everything.Looks like it's sending out pups too.And have thos...