Thanks folks.how old it has to be to make flowers? Mine started inflorescing (spellling?) the next year after it was put in the ground.Barb

know people that grow this sp with protection in zone 9 Heck, I don't even know PEOPLE in zone 9. :shock:

Great work that you and your brother did, Keith.Looks perfect.Nice firepit too... :D Barb

Tavi, sure hope that Washy comes around with the warmth.Both of mine took a beating too.They're nowhere near as "tolerant" of cold ground as Trachies....

Syano, sounds good.And auto correct was right...it IS an addiction.Look forward to the photos.Barb

Thanks folks.Yippeeee...growing season's here!Barb

I'd pass on the perlite if you're using gravel.Barb

Yup, very cool.That means your palms are now growing, Beny. :lol: Barb

Hello Jean-Michel, a big welcome to Palms North!A 9A/9B zone is so exciting!You're a Palms South! :lol: We love to see photos of everyone's palms and...

Hi JM, welcome aboard.You'll find photo of his lights (the sixth photo from top) here: Barb

Nope, not 20 feet...seems I bonsai-ed it all those years :lol: It's my avatar pic.Yup, proud mama, that's me.

Mike...are you sitting down? :lol: :lol: It's approx. 36 or 37 years old. Maybe even 38, can't remember.In successive big pots until being plante...

Probably indicating where cold damage occurred.There's nothing like a Musa, though, to explode with growth once heat hits.Barb

Your temp looks good now, Mike.You'll once again be standing under them for a photo in no time. :D Barb