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by Knnn
Wed Dec 30, 2009 5:30 pm
Forum: Cycads
Topic: Newly Germinated
Replies: 51
Views: 48665

Thanks for the comments, feel free to add photos! A couple more as they progress, Ceratozamia microstrobila http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4062/4229116333_2d4acd4427.jpg Encephalartos transvenosus http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4069/4224048316_22b2cc6290.jpg Cycas debaoensis http://farm3.static.flic...
by Knnn
Tue Dec 29, 2009 8:04 pm
Forum: Germination
Topic: Please look at Foxtail seed cut in half
Replies: 9
Views: 4936

Barb,

That void is probably just something left over from when the seed formed. Here's a cross section of a Bismarckia, it has a number of ridges.

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Steve
by Knnn
Tue Dec 29, 2009 3:48 pm
Forum: Germination
Topic: Please look at Foxtail seed cut in half
Replies: 9
Views: 4936

Barb,

The endosperm is abundant & a good color. The embryo also seems well developed.
In my opinion, a good seed! (well, it was........... :lol:

I still think you will get a good germination % out of this batch 8)


Steve
by Knnn
Tue Dec 29, 2009 1:39 pm
Forum: Cycads
Topic: C.revoluta not flushing = time to repot
Replies: 11
Views: 10233

Barb,

Here is an article that shows what a manganese deficiency looks like,
http://cycadjungle.8m.com/cycadjungle/d ... sagos.html

Has it been getting enough water? Might also want to check that it is not catching exhaust from a heater duct.


Steve
by Knnn
Mon Dec 28, 2009 1:52 pm
Forum: Cycads
Topic: My first Zamia to cone!
Replies: 35
Views: 33020

Here is a short video I made that shows the collection & storage process.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oemOJNTAcEI



Steve
by Knnn
Wed Dec 23, 2009 2:07 pm
Forum: Other Plants of Interest
Topic: Pachypodiums
Replies: 2
Views: 2728

Jim, Nice collection!
That P. lamerei is in a class by itself 8)


Steve
by Knnn
Wed Dec 23, 2009 1:49 pm
Forum: Cycads
Topic: Cycas debaoensis ?
Replies: 101
Views: 98613

A couple of photos to show growth rate,

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Steve
by Knnn
Tue Dec 22, 2009 9:06 am
Forum: Other Plants of Interest
Topic: Pachypodium Lamerei branching
Replies: 17
Views: 9186

Jim, The last couple years I've been getting at least 1' of new growth per season, these are fast growers with full sun, heat, and plenty of water. That was with them going dormant over the winter, not sure what to expect now :lol: Barb, Two dominant growing points, and a third which is shaded and n...
by Knnn
Mon Dec 21, 2009 5:11 pm
Forum: Other Plants of Interest
Topic: Pachypodium Lamerei branching
Replies: 17
Views: 9186

Apparently the GH suits them well enough to keep growing 8)
Same with the Baobab tree on the right (Adansonia digitata)

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Steve
by Knnn
Fri Dec 18, 2009 6:31 pm
Forum: Member Introduction
Topic: Hello from Edmond Oklahoma ( Northside of OKC).
Replies: 20
Views: 17161

Hello Jim, and welcome to PalmsNorth!


Steve
by Knnn
Fri Dec 18, 2009 6:30 pm
Forum: Cycads
Topic: Newly Germinated
Replies: 51
Views: 48665

Thanks for the comments! For me, the camera catches far more detail than I will ever see. (even with my good glasses on :lol: Things are still moving along, http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t7/kansaspalms/Posting4/12-18-20094.jpg http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t7/kansaspalms/Posting4/12-18-200...
by Knnn
Thu Dec 17, 2009 11:12 pm
Forum: Cycads
Topic: Cycas debaoensis ?
Replies: 101
Views: 98613

Kent, Thanks! Bought a new camera last May, I'm just figuring out how to properly use it :lol: Todd, They came from Tom at the Cycad Jungle: http://cycadjungle.8m.com/ Seeds are not always listed on the website. When they are available, an inventory listing is sent by email. (If interested, just con...
by Knnn
Thu Dec 17, 2009 3:49 pm
Forum: Cycads
Topic: Cycas debaoensis ?
Replies: 101
Views: 98613

Barb, You were right, the last radicle emerged today!
100% germination in a week 8)
I'll post some photos as they grow.


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Steve
by Knnn
Tue Dec 15, 2009 2:37 pm
Forum: Cycads
Topic: Cycas debaoensis ?
Replies: 101
Views: 98613

I think Barb said they also look like little hamburgers...... :lol:
2 more sent out radicles today, That's 7 out of 11 so far 8)


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Steve
by Knnn
Mon Dec 14, 2009 2:13 pm
Forum: Cycads
Topic: Newly Germinated
Replies: 51
Views: 48665

Newly Germinated

New plants starting during the winter months makes the time pass so much quicker! Here's a couple that are just starting on their first fronds, Ceratozamia microstrobila http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t7/kansaspalms/Posting4/12-14-09.jpg Encephalartos transvenosus http://i156.photobucket.com/alb...
by Knnn
Mon Dec 14, 2009 2:12 pm
Forum: Cycads
Topic: Cycas debaoensis ?
Replies: 101
Views: 98613

Two more radicles appeared today, that's 5 out of 11 so far 8)

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Steve
by Knnn
Mon Dec 14, 2009 8:21 am
Forum: Cycads
Topic: Cycas debaoensis ?
Replies: 101
Views: 98613

Thanks for the well wishes & comments 8) These seem like fast growers, at least for the few days I've had them. Jody, That's a great point about Cycad seeds. Received a few Ceratozamia microstrobila seeds last March, within a few weeks they swelled and split open. After 2-3 months of no addition...
by Knnn
Sun Dec 13, 2009 5:58 pm
Forum: Greenhouse & Outside Protection
Topic: Pics taken last week
Replies: 17
Views: 9126

Don, I look forward to seeing some of those in person 8)
Are you still experimenting with germinating seeds in that floral product?


Steve
by Knnn
Sun Dec 13, 2009 5:55 pm
Forum: Cycads
Topic: Cycas debaoensis ?
Replies: 101
Views: 98613

Potted up 3 of them today!

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Steve
by Knnn
Sat Dec 12, 2009 11:03 am
Forum: Photo Gallery
Topic: new palm pics
Replies: 6
Views: 4372

Kent,
Everything looks happy 8)
Your Triangle has really moved along!


Steve
by Knnn
Fri Dec 11, 2009 5:27 pm
Forum: Cycads
Topic: Cycas debaoensis ?
Replies: 101
Views: 98613

Barb, Thanks for the photo comment! A radicle was just starting to emerge from one of the seeds, and the rest are not too far behind. (it doesn't get much better than that 8) And seller #1................... lol This was a private sale with a person in a gulf coast state, I really don't know what ha...
by Knnn
Fri Dec 11, 2009 2:56 pm
Forum: Indoor Palms
Topic: Flowering Palms
Replies: 34
Views: 25633

Barb, Sorry to hear about your Parlour Palm............ Have a couple neglected ones in a dark corner near the back of the GH, noticed a flash of red today, checked it out and found they have been setting seed all this time :lol: http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t7/kansaspalms/Posting4/12-11-20093...
by Knnn
Fri Dec 11, 2009 2:36 pm
Forum: Cycads
Topic: Cycas debaoensis ?
Replies: 101
Views: 98613

Barb, It was the seedlings I ordered that were never shipped, now the seller has gone missing :evil: but that's another story......... This is the first I've tried these, thanks for posting your photos and advice, gives me a clear idea what to expect! No problems at all with the seeds! Besides my im...
by Knnn
Fri Dec 11, 2009 10:02 am
Forum: Cycads
Topic: Cycas debaoensis ?
Replies: 101
Views: 98613

Looking good Barb!

I acquired a few seeds just in time for Christmas 8)

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by Knnn
Tue Dec 08, 2009 1:31 pm
Forum: Weather & Climate
Topic: First snow in your area part II
Replies: 15
Views: 7061

Good luck Jim! Here's the Kansas report................. * ACCUMULATIONS: STORM TOTAL AMOUNTS COMMONLY FROM 6 TO 12 INCHES WITH LOCALLY 15 INCHES ALONG AND NORTH OF A LINE FROM HERINGTON TO OSKALOOSA...3 TO 6 INCHES SOUTH OF A LINE FROM HERINGTON TO OSKALOOSA. * WINDS: WILL INCREASE AND BECOME NORTH...
by Knnn
Fri Dec 04, 2009 7:20 am
Forum: Germination
Topic: Ok guys, I want to do this right
Replies: 33
Views: 15181

Barb,

You're all set there!
Nothing to do now but pot them up as they germinate 8)

Those thermometers should work in or out of the water, are you getting a cool reading inside the containers?
You may need to experiment moving the cart around to find the perfect spot.


Steve
by Knnn
Fri Dec 04, 2009 7:10 am
Forum: Germination
Topic: My New Incubator / Seed Propagator
Replies: 22
Views: 11115

John,
Thanks, I consider myself just a caretaker, it's the seeds and plants that do all the work. :lol:


Bill,
Best of luck with them! Take some photos along the way, always nice to see what other people are growing.


Steve
by Knnn
Thu Dec 03, 2009 3:55 pm
Forum: Germination
Topic: My New Incubator / Seed Propagator
Replies: 22
Views: 11115

Bill, That's true 95% of the time, (except for some species like Manicaria saccifera & Cocos nucifera which naturally float) Give them at least 24 hours to sink, sometimes they can dry out and be revived with a soak, also, make sure there is no dried fruit left on the seeds. (that will also caus...
by Knnn
Wed Dec 02, 2009 4:52 am
Forum: Cycads
Topic: End of year pics..........
Replies: 13
Views: 12602

Thanks Don! Sorry to hear about the Sago, was it the outright cold, or did rot set in?
(I'll drop off some Dioon seedlings for you next trip down)


Steve
by Knnn
Wed Dec 02, 2009 4:34 am
Forum: Cycads
Topic: I'M Back
Replies: 18
Views: 17541

For a non chemical approach, you can submerge the container in water for up to an hour. The Bayer "Home & Garden" spray will take care of them too. (will also leave a residue to keep them from coming back) Did you have the container sitting directly on the ground this summer? If so, th...
by Knnn
Tue Dec 01, 2009 7:10 am
Forum: Cycads
Topic: I'M Back
Replies: 18
Views: 17541

Maybe the ants are fixing nitrogen to the roots in a symbiosis?
If your bringing it into the house, then it's probably time for them to go :lol:

Steve
by Knnn
Tue Dec 01, 2009 6:52 am
Forum: Germination
Topic: Foxtail seeds arrived from CFPACS
Replies: 2
Views: 2316

You will soon have little Foxtails in every window :lol:

Good luck with them Barb, looks like a great winter project!



Steve
by Knnn
Tue Dec 01, 2009 6:46 am
Forum: Photo Gallery
Topic: Seedling Photos
Replies: 15
Views: 6220

John, Really don't use any fungicide/bleach pretreatments. I just make sure the seeds are fresh, properly cleaned, and into a sterile germination media. The only time I run into mold/fungus problems is with older seeds, a couple bad ones in the batch will quickly spread fungus to the good ones. So I...
by Knnn
Mon Nov 30, 2009 1:52 pm
Forum: Photo Gallery
Topic: Seedling Photos
Replies: 15
Views: 6220

Bill, Those are a mix of 60W & 100W equivalent CFL's (13W & 21W) I got them on sale for $1 each, they were the twist & lock base, so I had to solder them in............ My Fever Tree's, ( Acacia xanthophloea ), quit growing when I brought them in this year, kept adding bulbs until growth...
by Knnn
Mon Nov 30, 2009 10:28 am
Forum: Photo Gallery
Topic: Seedling Photos
Replies: 15
Views: 6220

Bill, An old aquarium & Christmas lights work good too! http://palmsnorth.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=696 Here is some left over that were started last winter. http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t7/kansaspalms/Posting3/11-30-2009.jpg Ideally, a year or two potted to develop their full hardiness. I...
by Knnn
Mon Nov 30, 2009 6:38 am
Forum: Cycads
Topic: I'M Back
Replies: 18
Views: 17541

Good to see your still around!
Have everything ready for winter?

Steve
by Knnn
Mon Nov 30, 2009 6:35 am
Forum: Photo Gallery
Topic: Seedling Photos
Replies: 15
Views: 6220

Barb, The Hyophorbe indica was given to me by a forum member 8) , and the Caryota mitis was found at Lowes a year ago. (one of those "Tropical Foliage" specials that must have ended up in KS by mistake :lol: Everything else was started from seed, the Chamaerops is almost a year old, the Ga...
by Knnn
Sun Nov 29, 2009 6:27 pm
Forum: Photo Gallery
Topic: Seedling Photos
Replies: 15
Views: 6220

Thanks Barb! Now that you mentioned it, those do look like roots :lol:
That is the seed still attached, (it has lifted up a bit), As yours germinate, a "button" will form on the end of the seed. From there, roots and fronds will develop.
(adjacent germination)


Steve
by Knnn
Sun Nov 29, 2009 6:01 pm
Forum: Cold Hardy Palms
Topic: Palms and Garden Pictures November 28th (Massachusetts)
Replies: 31
Views: 11884

I hope my yard looks as good as yours someday :lol:


Steve
by Knnn
Sun Nov 29, 2009 5:00 pm
Forum: Cold Hardy Palms
Topic: Palms and Garden Pictures November 28th (Massachusetts)
Replies: 31
Views: 11884

Great photos & landscaping 8)

Those are nice Washy's, look forward to seeing how much they grow next season!

Steve

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