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Jim, I think genetics plays an equally important role.Barb, the waxy coating on silver palms works as an inhibitor against desiccation and high levels...

Anyone thought of obtaining a U.S. P.O. Box and then bringing your 'houseplant' back to Canada?

Yes Barb, it's best to give them a 2-3 day soaking in tepid water, in case they have dried out some while in storage. I do not use fungicide on the s...

Barb, I use slightly moistened fine grade vermiculite at 78-88F. Germination rate is usually 90% by 6 months. I lost all the seeds that I cracked op...

The photo was taken in North Tennessee.

Barb,You're welcome. That's great news that your palms are doing better.

The Sabal minor looks like a Brasoria palmetto.

Plants only use 10% of the fertilizer we put in the soil. Only if you fertilize with 10 times too much fertilizer.

Barb,I would not worry about the fertilizer changing the soil pH with only 1-2 applications since 99% of your liquid fertilizer is water. If your wat...

Barb,I believe they figured the rate of application on the 2% Ammoniacal Nitrogen only! I quit reading the recommended rates of application years ago...

Barb,I just saw your post on IPS. The recommendation of one ounce to one gallon water is MUCH too high for potted plants, which is 950 ppm nitrogen. ...

Thermocubes aren't made very well. I had to field test four to find two that worked.

Fairchild's recommendation is for growing in their type soil, which is sand. 3-1-3 ratio fertilizer is fine for potted palms and for growing in most ...

Erik,You might not want to wrap heat tape directly around soft tissue like the new spear. Lots of folks have told me that the tape burns everything i...