A nice start for this season,
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- Knnn
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Not offhand, but I'm sure to figure it out
Are yours coning? Here is an article that will tell you how to collect and store the pollen.
http://cycadjungle.8m.com/cycadjungle/C ... ollen.html
Steve
Are yours coning? Here is an article that will tell you how to collect and store the pollen.
http://cycadjungle.8m.com/cycadjungle/C ... ollen.html
Steve
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Yes, The Pumila started coning last Summer, just weeks after potting up after I got it from Mr. Chumley. It stalled during the Winter, but has started growing again with the humidity and warmer temps.
Here it is, kinda hard to see I know, especially the one with no leaf, but it is there and it is growing.
If you don't want to, I can give them to Mr. Chumley. I just would HATE to not use them.
Here it is, kinda hard to see I know, especially the one with no leaf, but it is there and it is growing.
If you don't want to, I can give them to Mr. Chumley. I just would HATE to not use them.
Also wanted to proudly announce a couple new flushes...
Here is a Zamia (cardboard) seedling that Steve gave me (thanks again)!
Tait flush. The Tait has a caudex of about 4". It actually has at least two leafs in this flush, but you can only see the one.
Now here is the ONLY thing that I disagree with my great friend Mr. Chumley. After speaking with him many many times, he told me EVERY time, that his Rumphii were not really doing good. He reluctantly gave me one as he didn't think it would do good. In the one year I have had this tree, this is the THIRD flush it has put out. One of my GREATEST growers, the Rumphii. Thanks again Mr. Chumley.
Here is a Zamia (cardboard) seedling that Steve gave me (thanks again)!
Tait flush. The Tait has a caudex of about 4". It actually has at least two leafs in this flush, but you can only see the one.
Now here is the ONLY thing that I disagree with my great friend Mr. Chumley. After speaking with him many many times, he told me EVERY time, that his Rumphii were not really doing good. He reluctantly gave me one as he didn't think it would do good. In the one year I have had this tree, this is the THIRD flush it has put out. One of my GREATEST growers, the Rumphii. Thanks again Mr. Chumley.
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Wes nice nice Rhumphii, glad it's growing well for you.
Take lots of pics of that Pumila please...maybe one a day to show cone development OK?
Todd ouch $$ a new computer;
will be good to have you back
Taylor are you covering the musa at night?
Strange weather for everybody this year.
Right now it's sunny, 4*C, 39*F, and SNOWING...jeez!
I spend half my day taking plants out of the cold building and putting them back in a couple of hours later
We should be wearing shorts already...instead I'm looking for longjohns.
Barb
Take lots of pics of that Pumila please...maybe one a day to show cone development OK?
Todd ouch $$ a new computer;
will be good to have you back
Taylor are you covering the musa at night?
Strange weather for everybody this year.
Right now it's sunny, 4*C, 39*F, and SNOWING...jeez!
I spend half my day taking plants out of the cold building and putting them back in a couple of hours later
We should be wearing shorts already...instead I'm looking for longjohns.
Barb
- virtualpalm
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E. horridus continued
Here is another photo taken today of the new flush of two leaves on my E. horridus plant.
And here is a new flush of three leaves on my double-headed Ceratozamia robusta.
Enjoy!
Jody
And here is a new flush of three leaves on my double-headed Ceratozamia robusta.
Enjoy!
Jody
- Knnn
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Jody, Thanks for the photos!
Couple more to add, still have freezing temps in the short term forecast ,might be able to start taking things out in the next week or two
Steve
Couple more to add, still have freezing temps in the short term forecast ,might be able to start taking things out in the next week or two
Steve
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The drastic decrease in temperature could very well affect the developing leaves -- even to the point of stunting. If possible, you might consider bringing the plants that are flushing inside the house or putting some kind of temporary heater in the GH. If neither of these options is possible, then one might think that Cycas revoluta would be one of the least likely species to exhibit this type of problem since it is relatively cold tolerant to begin with. Good luck either way!Kansas wrote:All, I have a question.
3 of my Revolutas started flushing. That was with the 70's & 80's in the greenhouse. They all started fast n furious with the flush. However, in the last 3-4 days, temps have really dropped and it has been 40's & 50's in the Greenhouse. Will thishurt the new flushes?
Jody
Great thanks. I went ahead and put the heater back in the GH just to be safe.
Here they are on 4/10/08
This one may need the old leafs cut off come time to put out in the yard.
This one has all the leafs from last two flushes. This one is REALLY healthy!
This one had all the leafs from last year dry up and brown. I thought it was dying. So I repotted and then...
I know this gets old, but I can not tell you enough how much good ole fashion cow manure does for these. Before with chemical ferts, I would still get one flush a year. With Natural cow manure, I get two to three a year.
Here they are on 4/10/08
This one may need the old leafs cut off come time to put out in the yard.
This one has all the leafs from last two flushes. This one is REALLY healthy!
This one had all the leafs from last year dry up and brown. I thought it was dying. So I repotted and then...
I know this gets old, but I can not tell you enough how much good ole fashion cow manure does for these. Before with chemical ferts, I would still get one flush a year. With Natural cow manure, I get two to three a year.
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Cow manure
I just put some around my cycads. I hope it works because neither of my two cycads look great after this winter.
Wes North Vancouver Zone 8b/9a
Keats Island BC Zone 8a
Palm Springs CA Zone 9b/10a
Keats Island BC Zone 8a
Palm Springs CA Zone 9b/10a
Lemme know Wes in about a month (or less) if it worked. These three were kept all Winter in a cold cold garage in a wodden box with light on them constantly, but again, it was very cold. I brought them in and watered them with some manure and in month I had this.
When I put it on, I also water the heck out of it and use the hose to stir it in. I use the hose to push in the manure to mix it all together. One thing, I would NOT do it it inside or water them inside after you do it as there is visibly yellow "water" that comes out the bottom of the pot
But make sure you keep me/us updated!
When I put it on, I also water the heck out of it and use the hose to stir it in. I use the hose to push in the manure to mix it all together. One thing, I would NOT do it it inside or water them inside after you do it as there is visibly yellow "water" that comes out the bottom of the pot
But make sure you keep me/us updated!
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I will keep you posted. Mine are planted outside in the garden so no worries about yellow water leaking in the house.
Wes North Vancouver Zone 8b/9a
Keats Island BC Zone 8a
Palm Springs CA Zone 9b/10a
Keats Island BC Zone 8a
Palm Springs CA Zone 9b/10a
- Knnn
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Dean,
Your Sago is picture perfect
Good to see your Dioons making a comeback! My Sago's are finishing up their first flush, not sure if there is going to be room for another one
Steve
Your Sago is picture perfect
Good to see your Dioons making a comeback! My Sago's are finishing up their first flush, not sure if there is going to be room for another one
Steve
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Dean,
Most of my Dioon's have been started from seed, still a bit small, but starting to pick up speed
How old is your Sago? Do you have a photo of the entire plant?
Steve
Most of my Dioon's have been started from seed, still a bit small, but starting to pick up speed
How old is your Sago? Do you have a photo of the entire plant?
Steve
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Dean,
Thanks for the photos, those are nice!
Steve
Thanks for the photos, those are nice!
Steve
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