Springtime palms

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Here are some pics of my palms enjoying the warm spring temps 13c 55f Feb 28.
http://s275.photobucket.com/albums/jj311/seahawks28841/

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Posted : 01/03/2008 12:05 am

Mark

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Nice! Wish spring would show its face here. Can't wait for 50 even a 40 would be nice. It might be in the upper 40s here tomorrow. If so I may take some of mine out for day.

Mark

Posted : 01/03/2008 10:39 am

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Mark looks like a warm up for the midwest soon. Can you take some photos for us of your collection?

John

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Posted : 02/03/2008 2:41 pm

Mark

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I Hope so. Everytime they say it going to warm up it crashes again. 50 yesterday now back into the 20's already. I'll post some pics soon. Just got four more palms yesterday took some pics but now I need to charge the camera to upload.

Will do soon
Mark

Posted : 03/03/2008 7:33 pm

oppalm

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John - Nice pics. The palms look great. Do you cover/protect the Trachy in ground during the wintertime. I see you list your zone as 6b-7a. What kind of minimum temps have you seen the last 3 years? THANKS for sharing your pics.

Kent in Kansas
where it's cold in winter (always)
and hot in summer (usually)
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Posted : 03/03/2008 8:32 pm

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Mark look forward to your pics. Kent the lowest temps for 2005 2006 "-19c -1f" ,2006 2007 "-21c -4f" ,2007 2008 "-13c 9f".
I used a wood framed pyramid with 4ml clear plastic overlay. Two 200 watt heat lamps in Dec and Jan ocasionally when temps dipped below -10c 14f. I think I can safely say we have had a zone 7a winter.

John

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Posted : 03/03/2008 9:12 pm

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thanks John. sounds just like what I experience each year. I am in Kansas we get to about 0F / (-17C) at least once or twice each winter. Keep up the good work, your palms look great.

Kent in Kansas
where it's cold in winter (always)
and hot in summer (usually)
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Posted : 04/03/2008 9:17 am

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John, that pyramid did the trick!
Everything looks very healthy.
Barb

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Posted : 04/03/2008 10:23 am

Mark

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As promissed. Here's some pics. Enjoy! 😀 They all can't wait to go outside!

Mark

My two queen palms I've had since last spring

Phoenix R's

Yucca

Mynew additions:

Washy

King

Triangle

Spindle

White Bird of Paradise

Sago

Posted : 04/03/2008 8:52 pm

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Hi Mark, super specimens.
Those Queens are so lush and full, gorgeous.
You and I have mostly the same plants!
How long have you had your Sago?

Has your BoP bloomed for you? Mine's sending up leaves, I think.

Everything looks healthy and, yes, they'll love it outdoors.
Thanks for posting your pics.
Barb

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Posted : 04/03/2008 9:49 pm

Mark

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Hi Barb!

Thanks! My queens though luch and full have a Meallybug problem. 😡 I think I'm getting it under contol now with the rubbing alcohol. Every weekend I spend a day on a ladder searching for them. I use the alcohol straight with a paint brush on them and then spray 1/10 alcohol 9/10 water on the new growth. I also read the coffee ground artical and have been adding this all around the base of the trees. Keep taking the used stuff from work. I cant use any insectiside inside becuase of the size of them and my bunnies around. I just keep up the bug patrol.

I got my Sago at Home Depot about a month ago. It hasn't done anything yet. Breading nats maybe.

I love my new palms too. Washy the best probably.. but I got 4 differnt kinds so a nice variety. Macario recomended the nursery and it was awsome. I can't wait to go back again. Really looking forward to the warm weather so my queens can go out and get a good shower. Blast them with hose!

Mark

Posted : 04/03/2008 10:22 pm

lucky1

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Mark, that's the nice thing about having plants on the patio in summer.
You probably know not to put them in full sun right away, but gradually, with morning sun only for a while.

You can blast them with the hose...from the bottom up to get rid of critters.

And you can water them until water's running out the bottom of the pot, which I don't do in the house.
Afraid to ruin the floor with a goof.

Sounds like you guys have found a good nursery.
Bet the bunnies will like it outdoors in summer too.
...can't get over how nice those Queens are. 😀
Barb

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Posted : 04/03/2008 11:22 pm

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Mark job well done. Those Queen palms look great for being indoors all winter. They must be getting enough light. I have meally bugs all over my Bananas indoors during winter. I take them out and blast them with the hose when above freezing outside. Look forward to seeing all of your palms progress.

John

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Posted : 06/03/2008 2:55 pm

Mark

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Thanks John!

Yes. My house is very bright with many large window. Plants thrive in all light and sunshine in the house. (when there's sun) They should really grow this summer!

Mark

Posted : 06/03/2008 9:12 pm