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by chadec
Thu Mar 19, 2015 10:41 am
Forum: Cold Hardy Palms
Topic: 2015 sudden jump(here)from winter to spring
Replies: 6
Views: 3909

Really looks like we are going to have a good spring. Palms should see alot of growth this year.
by chadec
Wed Mar 18, 2015 4:56 pm
Forum: Cold Hardy Palms
Topic: Big Boy Trachy not doin' well
Replies: 11
Views: 14805

Oh boy, I havent seen one bend like that. Definitely, watch for any growth. What has your temps been?
by chadec
Tue Mar 17, 2015 5:03 pm
Forum: Cold Hardy Palms
Topic: sick palms
Replies: 4
Views: 6345

Barb and Jim, The trachy with fronds is growing fine. We have been at 80 F the last few days and everything is coming alive. Some trachies are on their second frond. The sabal spear is still tight, so I treat it and watch. I did cut both trachies with spear pull Sunday. The largest one was like curd...
by chadec
Sat Mar 14, 2015 6:40 am
Forum: Cold Hardy Palms
Topic: sick palms
Replies: 4
Views: 6345

sick palms

Had two trachies from last winter never fully recover. So, this year I covered them completely to help best I could. Still provided no heat or light source. Once uncovered I realized that both have probably seen their end. <a href="http://s1209.photobucket.com/user/chadec7a/media/Mobile%20Uploa...
by chadec
Fri Mar 13, 2015 6:25 pm
Forum: Cold Hardy Palms
Topic: Some palms and cactus
Replies: 15
Views: 13855

Yeah possibly, I have seen green goblet with darker spines. But those were not covered for winter which may make a difference. Came across one last month at Myrtle Beach, been in love ever since. :oops:
by chadec
Fri Mar 13, 2015 2:07 pm
Forum: Cold Hardy Palms
Topic: Some palms and cactus
Replies: 15
Views: 13855

Great looking pics Jim. Is the dark green agave salmiana var ferox?
by chadec
Wed Mar 11, 2015 8:57 am
Forum: Cold Hardy Desert Area
Topic: Agave
Replies: 49
Views: 55100

Thanks Mike and Barb.

The big ones sure do make it scary during severe weather. I never know if they gonna survive or not.
by chadec
Tue Mar 10, 2015 5:29 pm
Forum: Cold Hardy Palms
Topic: Next winter....palm protection I'm going to try.
Replies: 53
Views: 90463

All of mine along with the bananas are shoved in a small room with the water heater. There is 1 CFL bulb on 24/ 7. My building which houses around 400 agave and cacti has 10 T8 light fixtures and baseboard electric heat. 8)
by chadec
Tue Mar 10, 2015 5:21 pm
Forum: Cold Hardy Desert Area
Topic: Agave
Replies: 49
Views: 55100

A few after winter shots. Montana getting sun burn. <a href="http://s1209.photobucket.com/user/chadec7a/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20150310_185403.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1209.photobucket.com/albums/cc390/chadec7a/Mobile%20Uploads/20150310_185403.jpg" bo...
by chadec
Tue Mar 10, 2015 5:03 pm
Forum: Cold Hardy Desert Area
Topic: Yuccas made it through another winter!!!
Replies: 7
Views: 11944

Nice area, shouldnt take long for everything to green back up.
by chadec
Tue Mar 10, 2015 4:56 pm
Forum: Cold Hardy Palms
Topic: Next winter....palm protection I'm going to try.
Replies: 53
Views: 90463

Very nice job on keeping all those palms happy over winter. Last time I checked mine were still alive.
by chadec
Mon Mar 09, 2015 4:44 pm
Forum: Cold Hardy Palms
Topic: Next winter....palm protection I'm going to try.
Replies: 53
Views: 90463

Hope that trachy pulls through, I know how it feels to be unsure.
by chadec
Sun Mar 08, 2015 5:54 pm
Forum: Cold Hardy Palms
Topic: Some palms are loose...
Replies: 8
Views: 5216

Holy cow, do you know which ssp ( terscheckii?) the tricho is? I know mine is less than half as thick as yours.
by chadec
Sun Mar 08, 2015 5:47 pm
Forum: Cold Hardy Palms
Topic: Nice first morning for the palms etc considering...
Replies: 4
Views: 3214

I am a little surprised by the princep. I would expect a little more damage to the outer fronds.
by chadec
Fri Mar 06, 2015 4:56 pm
Forum: Cold Hardy Palms
Topic: Some palms are loose...
Replies: 8
Views: 5216

Awesome looking plants. Those palms came through in great shape. Your cactus area is gonna be a stunner this year! About how tall is your tricho?
by chadec
Mon Mar 02, 2015 6:33 am
Forum: Cold Hardy Desert Area
Topic: Fouquieria splendens (ocotillo)
Replies: 48
Views: 73753

Messing with cuttings will not hurt em. Its more important to get the soil right so that you dont have to bare root em when you plant em. I dont use a true gritty mix either just make sure once the soil is completely dry and you water, that the water goes straight through. Peaty soil will resist wat...
by chadec
Sun Mar 01, 2015 4:22 pm
Forum: Cold Hardy Desert Area
Topic: Fouquieria splendens (ocotillo)
Replies: 48
Views: 73753

I put mine in about 5" below soil line to root.

Bato, I would be careful with your soil. It looks peaty, I recommend adding perlite or DG to increase the drainage.
by chadec
Sun Mar 01, 2015 4:09 pm
Forum: Cold Hardy Palms
Topic: The slooooow melting of 10" snow on Jan 31/Feb 1st
Replies: 15
Views: 7144

Such a shame Jim. I just got home from the beach and found the snow and wind has bend one of my needles over. Since it was mummy wrapped I hope the roots are not damaged. The palm will require support to stand upright this spring.
by chadec
Wed Feb 25, 2015 4:51 pm
Forum: Cold Hardy Palms
Topic: Uncovered Everything Today
Replies: 57
Views: 36699

I would definitely open up the crown this spring when it pulls and treat it. Give it time and cross your fingers.
by chadec
Mon Feb 23, 2015 5:49 pm
Forum: Cold Hardy Palms
Topic: The slooooow melting of 10" snow on Jan 31/Feb 1st
Replies: 15
Views: 7144

Was the needle palms protected, because you can barely tell a palm was even there? I really hate that you lost these. I know how slow these things grow.
by chadec
Fri Feb 20, 2015 4:27 pm
Forum: Cold Hardy Desert Area
Topic: Agave
Replies: 49
Views: 55100

Andy, I always keep in mind how mesic an agave is when deciding to test its hardiness. I know Greg list montana as one of the most hardiest and mesic agaves. So far I am impressed with mine, however it is planted in 75% non organic such as pea gravel and DG. I noticed yours appears to be in complete...
by chadec
Wed Feb 18, 2015 5:55 pm
Forum: Cold Hardy Desert Area
Topic: Agave
Replies: 49
Views: 55100

John, for me in order I would say havardiana, ovatifolia and parryi var. parryi. But ovatifolia gets big and must be planted on a slant or it holds too much moisture. Trying lechuguilla and appears to be promising as pups are surviving outside with no protection. Going down into negective degrees F ...
by chadec
Wed Feb 18, 2015 12:11 pm
Forum: Cold Hardy Desert Area
Topic: Agave
Replies: 49
Views: 55100

Very nice Aaron, looks like all your cacti came through looking great. I think for the first year here I am only gonna plant my smaller echinocactus. Too much money if something goes wrong.
by chadec
Tue Feb 17, 2015 4:38 pm
Forum: Cold Hardy Desert Area
Topic: Agave
Replies: 49
Views: 55100

Snow and ice, going down to 0 deg F. Very uncommon winters for my area to have temps this low. It only snowed 4" deep but agave havardiana is feeling the burn. <a href="http://s1209.photobucket.com/user/chadec7a/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20150217_111043.jpg.html" target="_blank"...
by chadec
Tue Feb 17, 2015 9:52 am
Forum: Anything Yucca
Topic: wanted to share
Replies: 10
Views: 7564

Oh yeah, every time I dig a yucca another one grows back in its place like magic :shock:

Pretty sure there will no problems with my yuccas surviving winter. Even after last nights ice event.
by chadec
Mon Feb 16, 2015 6:33 pm
Forum: Anything Yucca
Topic: wanted to share
Replies: 10
Views: 7564

Nawh, I cut 1 all the way back and planted it. Some are now growing back from roots I didn't get dug out. But my lower gardens just stay too wet.
by chadec
Mon Feb 16, 2015 6:15 pm
Forum: Anything Yucca
Topic: yucca Elata X Filamentosa hybrid
Replies: 14
Views: 11474

That is some amazing growth for indoors. Can't wait to see it in the ground.
by chadec
Mon Feb 16, 2015 2:42 pm
Forum: Anything Yucca
Topic: wanted to share
Replies: 10
Views: 7564

Thanks guys,

Last year I moved all of my trunking yucca to this garden bed. Seems to be dryer since its higher and closer to the willow. Plus all my 7' yuccas fell over last year :(

Ohh Barb, you know how I love me sum PDN. I actually have a standing order I will be picking up in 2 weeks :D
by chadec
Sun Feb 15, 2015 12:03 pm
Forum: Anything Yucca
Topic: wanted to share
Replies: 10
Views: 7564

Thanks,

These yuccas don't seem to be in a hurry. They been the ground for 4 yrs now from PDN and just now putting on size.
by chadec
Sun Feb 15, 2015 7:06 am
Forum: Anything Yucca
Topic: wanted to share
Replies: 10
Views: 7564

wanted to share

Was trimming this yucca gloriosa variegata after a bloom and you can finally see it branching. <a href="http://s1209.photobucket.com/user/chadec7a/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20150209_142127.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1209.photobucket.com/albums/cc390/chadec7a/Mo...
by chadec
Sat Feb 14, 2015 4:15 pm
Forum: Anything Yucca
Topic: My Yuccas in Zone 7a
Replies: 51
Views: 83197

Yeah thats an aloifolia, I think. It was gifted. I also have a trachy I planted at an angle and its starting to straighten itself. Should have a nice curve once its done.
by chadec
Thu Feb 12, 2015 7:12 pm
Forum: Cold Hardy Palms
Topic: Uncovered Everything Today
Replies: 57
Views: 36699

Damn that sucks for your CIDP Barb. Really hate that, I know mine didn't make it through Dec. when I tried one in ground.
by chadec
Tue Feb 10, 2015 5:37 pm
Forum: Anything Yucca
Topic: My Yuccas in Zone 7a
Replies: 51
Views: 83197

This is an older pic but yuccas will grow toward the sun. I planted this branch and it curled upward. <a href="http://s1209.photobucket.com/user/chadec7a/media/2012-06-01174756.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1209.photobucket.com/albums/cc390/chadec7a/2012-06-011...
by chadec
Mon Feb 09, 2015 11:09 am
Forum: Cold Hardy Palms
Topic: Uncovered Everything Today
Replies: 57
Views: 36699

I truly feel sorry for all those guys north of me but I really hope they keep all the snow up there. I have enjoyed this 70 deg. F weekend 8)
by chadec
Sun Feb 08, 2015 5:53 pm
Forum: Cold Hardy Desert Area
Topic: Agave
Replies: 49
Views: 55100

Let me know!
by chadec
Sun Feb 08, 2015 5:51 pm
Forum: Cold Hardy Palms
Topic: Uncovered Everything Today
Replies: 57
Views: 36699

Very nice Barb. Glad you got a chance to open up a few palms and let them breathe. This will allow you to treat the washies for the fungus too before the next cold front.
by chadec
Tue Feb 03, 2015 4:00 pm
Forum: Cold Hardy Desert Area
Topic: Agave
Replies: 49
Views: 55100

Thanks janci, agave are my favs and it aint hard to see. But cacti are starting to close in.

Aaron, you have a mighty fine eye there. :shock:
I cant wait to get one clump in the ground and see em grow.
by chadec
Sun Feb 01, 2015 5:57 pm
Forum: Cold Hardy Desert Area
Topic: Agave
Replies: 49
Views: 55100

Yuk, no snow here yet. Fingers crossed :wink:
by chadec
Sun Feb 01, 2015 5:24 pm
Forum: Cold Hardy Desert Area
Topic: Agave
Replies: 49
Views: 55100

Thanks Barb, I so cant for spring. Wife and I just finished the main garden in Dec. and now I am starting another expansion on the rock garden. All I can say is the itch is killing me.
by chadec
Sat Jan 31, 2015 8:48 pm
Forum: Cold Hardy Desert Area
Topic: Agave
Replies: 49
Views: 55100

Snapped a few pics of A. Desmettiana today in the building as I was putting up a recent ebay shipment of new cold hardy plants. <a href="http://s1209.photobucket.com/user/chadec7a/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20150131_221601.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1209.photobu...

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