Jubaea chiliensis

Jubaea · Post by **Jubaea** » Sun May 16, 2010 7:12 pm

Hello everyone,

2-3 years ago I planted my first palm seeds including Jubaea chiensis. After about a year I noticed the first plants coming up. The first 1-2 leaves were the largest and each newer leaf after those is smaller and smaller. These are the container grown palms. All of the seedlings that are growing in the ground produce fewer but larger and heathier leaves. I fertilize with Osmocote, Osmocote +, miracle grow not on a regular basis with no results. Does anyone have some suggestions or experiance growing them in pots? I am in zone 9b/10a in California what I thought would be an ideal climate.

Thanks for the suggestions,

Dylan

TerdalFarm · Post by **TerdalFarm** » Sun May 16, 2010 7:25 pm

Dylan,
welcome!
Jubaea has been frustrating for me. Here is my potted specimen, from seed from N. California and grown in Portland, Oregon:
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It looks much worse now and will probably be in the compost pile by the end of the week.

I think you have a much better climate for Chilean wine palms than I do. My summers are hot, dry and windy.
Do you have other palms?
--Erik

serj · Post by **serj** » Sun May 16, 2010 10:40 pm

Dylan, where did you hold your jubaea?

Jubaea · Post by **Jubaea** » Mon May 17, 2010 9:02 am

The Jubaeas are outside, some growing in sun others are in shade. I have a few small Butias as well and they are doing great in the same conditions. I also pull out Washingtonias and Phoenix canariensis as weeds. I don't have the space for these to be popping up on their own.

I will try to post some pictures later today if the weather cooperates.

lucky1 · Post by **lucky1** » Mon May 17, 2010 2:20 pm

I also pull out Washingtonias and Phoenix canariensis as weeds. I don't have the space for these to be popping up on their own.

Sounds like a bit of paradise to me

Barb

TerdalFarm · Post by **TerdalFarm** » Mon May 17, 2010 4:22 pm

Yes, pictures, please! --Erik

Jubaea · Post by **Jubaea** » Mon May 24, 2010 7:59 pm

Here are some pictures.

2 year old Jubaea
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Butia + 2 Jubaea
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Some in ground Jubaea. I found some new ones that are just not sprouting after 2 years. They may be too small to see in this picture.
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3 year old Dracaena draco grown from seed.
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TerdalFarm · Post by **TerdalFarm** » Mon May 24, 2010 8:42 pm

Thanks!
I know it is an effort but we appreciate what my wife calls palm porn.

I tossed my Jubaea on the compost pile this week.

--Erik

lucky1 · Post by **lucky1** » Wed May 26, 2010 3:23 pm

Sorry to hear you tossed yours Erik. Might have been a bit hasty?

Jubaea, your butia is really growing well compared to the jubaea.

Have you tried giving them some manganese and potassium?
And some epsom salts (magnesium)?

Oh...to be in a zone 9b/10a!

Thanks for posting the pics.
Barb