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PhilMusa

Last year the lowest temp in Toronto was -15.2c we smashed that this year with a low if -21C/-5.8F that puts us over into a 6a. Toronto Island is slightly better off -18.9C/-2F zone 6b.

Regards,
Phil

PhilMusa

In the winter, Vegas at day is much more different than at night. You can go from wearing short sleeves to parkas in a matter of hours

. That's if you ever get out of the casinos.

BTW, thanks oppalm for the metric conversion.

PhilMusa

All the best to everyone in 2007. May all your palm dreams come true!!

PhilMusa

Thank goodness we are back. I was getting withdraw symptoms.

PhilMusa

Great pics as usual Joe,

BTW, what are you planning on shipping this winter/spring?

Thanks
Phil

PhilMusa

No snow yet in Toronto, but just an hour drive north of us, they have received plenty. Lowest temp so far -3.8C/25F. These low temps are two weeks earlier than last year.

PhilMusa

Thanks knnn,

I think I may need to step up the frequency of watering. Hopefully that will help.

Regards,
Phil

PhilMusa

I've now had my palms in place for a couple of weeks and noticed that the one farthest from the window has a few yellow or dried out leaves while the plant closest to the window looks the same as it did when I bought. I'm not sure why the one further away is doing it ? Any ideas? Thanks Phil :shaking:

PhilMusa

Great Pics! Are you sure you live in Ontario? lol, I will post my pics at the end of september. We still have several good weeks of growing left (hopefully). Phil, Holy Smokes! Your Musa Basjoo's are insane! As to your question about tree stocks at Broadway...their was plenty when I bought mine of ...

PhilMusa

Hi Guys, Since we have been talking about Musa Basjoos here are a couple pictures taken in late August. http://www.myonlineimages.com/Members/PhilMusa/images/Musa%20Basjoo%20side%2020060828.jpg http://www.myonlineimages.com/Members/PhilMusa/images/100_0670.jpg Here a shot of my small Super Dwarf Cav...

PhilMusa

anschluss, Welcome to the forum, nice to see another person from southern Ontario. I live just north of Toronto, about 15 km from the airport. I also went to Broadway in the spring and picked up a T.Fortunei and Needle Palm. However, I won't put them in the ground until next year. I believe that you...

PhilMusa

I just bought a couple of Cat palms yesterday and was wondering if anyone has tips, suggestions, comments and/or thoughts on these palms

I have one placed near a south facing window and the other in the opposite side of the same room about 17' from the window.

Thanks
Phil

PhilMusa

I'm certainly no expert, however If you are considering this approach I would cover the entire pot. I believe that plants left in pots are more susceptible to the cold compared to plants growing in the ground.

Phil

PhilMusa

To all, I just heard that Broadway in St. Catherines Ont still have some Trachycarpus Fortunei available. And if purchased in person during July you receive a 30% discount. Below are their prices. Also, they have listed on their site Needle palms as well as S.Minor but I'm not sure if they are actua...

PhilMusa

I hope that this might inspire more businesses and locations to plant palms outdoors during the summer; even if they are in large pots.

Regards,
Phil

PhilMusa

Here's some pictures of those palms found in Port Dover. Very cool.

Regards
Phil

http://forums.gardenweb.com/forums/load ... 57.html?16

PhilMusa

Yuccaman, If you are looking for a Trachycarpus Fortunei I know that there is a person on another forum who may part with some. He lives in Markham. Here's the link to that thread. http://forums.gardenweb.com/forums/load/palms/msg0712513730423.html Regards Phil BTW, no need to leave the forum until ...

PhilMusa

magick9642/mamol,

I would add to magick9642 proceedure by enclosing structure with a waterproof tarp. It's very important to keep your bananas dry through the winter. Also, it doesn't hurt to use a copper based fungicide before you wrap the whole thing up.

Phil

PhilMusa

Yuccaman,

I paid $59.99 plus tax for a 3gal Needle at Broadway back in April. I'm surprised about the $100.00

price. That price should include shipping.

Phil

PhilMusa

My Seedlings for the most part are inside the house and have shown some growth. None have perished (Actually one did but I forgot to water it :cry: , so it doesn't count) I did put a couple outside in full sun in the ground and they are still green. So far all I have given them is water and no ferti...

PhilMusa

We have some growing at my father's place in Toronto. There about 5 vines growing well unfortnately they have never fruited. Lots of promise in late spring but all berries drop. Hopefully we will have some this year. Oh well at least we have room for beer.

PhilMusa

Nucci, you are absolutely right, 102cm equals 40.16 inches

welcome to the forum

PhilMusa

As long as you don't get caught you don't have to worry.LOL

PhilMusa

I was in Sarasota Florida last week and stumbled across these beautiful Bismarkia's http://www.myonlineimages.com/Members/PhilMusa/images/100_0303.jpg I noticed that the trees had seeds on them and found a couple on the ground one was large similar to a tiny coconut and the other was the nut inside ...

PhilMusa

yuccaman,

Chinese fan palm will definately die anywhere in Ontario unless you bring it in a greenhouse. Are you still in Trenton or are you down Windsor way?

Thanks
Phil

PhilMusa

I can't believe how freaking cold it was today

. Though the high was 13C/56F today, that occured at Midnight. It was so cold that areas north of us got snow flurries. At least there is a warm up coming this week

too bad I'll be in Nova Scotia...not that there is anything wrong with NS.

PhilMusa

Yuccaman, Why don't you try Broadway Nurseries? I know that they are far from you but they do send plants by mail, just ask Wes. I also know of another person from another forum that ordered the following items from Quebec. 1 Needle(3gal) $59.00 1 Trachy(3gal) $39.00 1 Musa sikken. $19.00 TOTAL :$11...

PhilMusa

I agree with Wes, the Basjoos are amazing but try to protect it from strong winds as the leaves shred easily.

PhilMusa

Wes, I agree with Ryan, Broadway has a good reputation. I know of at least a ten people who have delt with them and all had positive experiences including myself. I also purchased a 3gal needle for about the same price, which was about 2 ft tall and contained 5 pups. I'm not sure how much the cost o...

PhilMusa

Simply amazing!

PhilMusa

Very nice job with the landscaping and great selection of plants you have

.

BTW, in what area of Toronto are you located?

Phil

PhilMusa

Hi Jay, Based between 1971 to 2000 the warmest temp recorded was 39.5 C. I would believe that it has been warmer than that before 1971 but I'm not sure. Here's a link to the Canadian Weather Office http://www.climate.weatheroffice.ec.gc.ca/climate_normals/results_e.html?Province=BC%20%20&Station...

PhilMusa

Ryan,
Wow, it didn't take you long to check out Broadway. I'm gald you found something there.

Wes,
Good luck with the Needles and sabals!

Regards
Phil

PhilMusa

Wes,

The r. hystrix was in a 3gal pot it was a little over 2ft in height, I paid $59.99 for it. I also bought a 3gal fortunei for $35.00. They also had 1gal Takil for $39.99, 1gal pindo for $17.99 and some S.Minors but I can't remember the price.

Rayn,

Thanks again

regards
Phil

PhilMusa

Ryan, If you are looking to have bigger palms sooner rather than later you can go to Broadway Nurseries in St Catherines. They have 3gal t.fortunei and Rhapidophyllum hystrix both with trunks ans the later with a few pups. This would cut off a few years of waiting to get to these sizes. I actually w...

PhilMusa

Holy **** that is big!

. I can't believe someone wants to get rid of it!

PhilMusa

Hi Joe, I have to say you have a great job. :laughing5: I know that it is hard work but man it must be very rewarding. By the way, I would love about 20 of those Trachy Seedlings you have. If you still have some I would probable take them in a few weeks. Please let me know and I will send you a cheq...

PhilMusa

Thanks John!

PhilMusa

I know this is a dumb question however I will ask it. What is the difference between perlite or vermiculite? And one more, is one better than the other?

Thanks
Phil

PhilMusa

Here in Toronto we had a very nice winter. The airport located in the northwest of the city was rated as a 7a while the Island recorded a 7b winter. All in all an exceptional winter. In the next few weeks I will know how my Musa basjoos fared hopefully I was able to save some of the stalks. Regards ...

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