oppalm
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Joined: Oct 5, 2006
Last seen: Oct 29, 2015
Topics: 27 / Replies: 667
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RE: Spider mites and my findings (long)

very sorry about the cheap attempt at humor. I was making reference to your previous post listing the HPS lights on craigslist. typed it incorectl...

17 years ago
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RE: OK Steve, gonna need your help here

great pictures Steve. There is a certain satisfaction that goes with germinating seed. It pays to have patience, because the darn palm trees take f...

17 years ago
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RE: Trachycarpus nanus seeds

very nice find. I think I will spend some time in his store , and buy some seeds. just what I need.

17 years ago
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RE: My first Bromeliad

they say not to separate the pups until they are about 1/3 the size of the mother plant. They are pretty easy to water because they catch lots of ...

17 years ago
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RE: Sabal minor seed

Hey dean, you were kind enough to send me some sabal minor seeds in early Jan 2009, and they just germinating this week. I should be a sabal growing...

17 years ago
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RE: Spider mites and my findings (long)

Patrick any updates on your experiment here.? By the way, I know where you can buy some MH lights cheap.

17 years ago
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RE: Sabal etonia ~ Scrub Palmetto

all my sabals grow s-l-o-w also. Must have something to do with the 3 months of winter I subject them to each Dec Jan Feb. I'll bet if I lived in...

17 years ago
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RE: My first Bromeliad

Very nice looking plant Barb. I bought one of those last winter, it grew to good size over summer. The main plant (momma) died and it grew like 5 o...

17 years ago
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RE: I wonder if I could fit this into my variegated collection.

I believe its variegated, so it must go in your collection. That looks like ..... uh oh ..... I am getting the munchies.

17 years ago
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RE: Cheap grow lights in Kansas

nice find there Patrick. too far a drive for me and re-wiring anything is a threat to my safety (if you know what I mean). Undoubtedly someone wil...

17 years ago
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RE: Butia capitata 2 fronds in 2 months

here is a picture of my butia capitata. It is of fairly good size. I have the fronds tied up to save space in front of its window. It really sprea...

17 years ago
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RE: Butia capitata 2 fronds in 2 months

Barb, the west facing window is in the family room, inside a heated house. Temps in the mid 60's inside (18C)I am not sure about soil requirements fo...

17 years ago
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RE: Newbie in Metro Vancouver

a belated welcome to you Heidi. Your T Fortuneis look pretty typical of what happens during winter. In your zone they should be fine. In just few ...

17 years ago
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RE: Butia capitata 2 fronds in 2 months

I like show and tell. I will take a current pic in the next day or two and post. I am not sure if I have noticed any growth during winters spent in...

17 years ago
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RE: Butia capitata 2 fronds in 2 months

holy cow barb , 2 fronds in 2 months, that equates to 48 new fronds in 4 years. seriously, nice looking butia. They are a very nice looking palm,one...

17 years ago
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