Steve,I had completely forgotten that you had two Nypa growing in water in your GH !!!!Sorry that one didn't make it.I'll redirect Don (tropicman) to ...

Hi Wes and Don,Nypa Fruticans is commonly known as mangrove palm, how difficult is it for an American to buy thesefrom a southern nursery?Wes, have yo...

Don, you'll drool over these pics:You want a palm in water? Barb

With most of the action taking place below the soil, does growth seem to slow down now?Or is a leaf just a few weeks away?Do you give them another fun...

The stunning magic of nature...with Steve's help!Do they go into community -- or invididual -- pots now?Barb

You could be right, Wes.Yet mine hasn't been out in a cold rain.But the new fronds obviously initiated before I bought it from a greenhouse/nursery.Ba...

Shorter is better for protection.I have only a Trachy and like its more robust look.Looks a little "cleaner" to me than Waggies.Barb

Yes, I found that contradictory statement a little odd at the end of their "research" statement.We have chlorinated water and I allow the water to sit...

Here's an internet reference:Barb

FOUND IT!Chlorine deficiency. Source: Ornamental Palm Horticulture, (Broschat and Meerow)Page 98"In Caryota, the only visible symptom was a mild chlo...

I recall that it wasn't a serious sign.Maybe it was a toxin.Oh, this'll drive me crazy until I find that reference! :cry: Barb

Laaz, I recall reading SOMEWHERE that the ladderlike structure was a deficiency symptom.And presto, my newest palm popped up two ladders.I know most p...

Costa Farms has some very nice specimens heading into Canada.Varieties (like the Canella) I've never before seen for sale here.Great that your Lowes i...

One-half to one-quarter the price of retail ??? :shock: I thought that was only in huge quantity (like Wes will be buying :wink: )The big footed cer...