Early July pics

[hardyjim]

After over 8" of rain in June(more than either of the last 2 summers)...July is picking
up right where June left off....the tropicals and ferns are in heaven...ok at least Iowa.


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A.Havardiana...3' from point to point.

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a$$hole

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T.Martianus on the mend after seeing at least 18F last fall.

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Tree rat.
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C.Cooperi may have some 5 footers before winter.

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Adansonia Grandidieri (Baobab tree)leafing out.

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B.Armata planted in spring...opening second leaf.

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A.Americana...bigger than Havardiana still...as it should be.

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Thx for looking...

[Okanagan desert-palms]

Jim WOW!!! Everything looks great. How old is the Pachypodium in the pot? Seed grown? I have one about that size and everyone always comments on the jurassic look . Cheers amigo.

Johnny

[hardyjim]

The tall one I got in Az in 2006(3" tall) the smaller one in the pot(above ground)
is maybe 4-5 years old-supposed to be P.Mikea...this was purchased off e-bay.