Page 1 of 1
eBay Zamias
Posted: Fri Jun 10, 2011 10:55 am
by Knnn
Some
Zamia floridana that recently arrived.
These were reportedly collected under permit 15-20 years ago, (a nursery now cleaning out stock), The wounds have calloused over and been treated.
So hopefully these will root in and start growing.
Steve
Posted: Fri Jun 10, 2011 11:01 am
by Cameron_z6a_N.S.
Those are great! Good luck with them!
Posted: Fri Jun 10, 2011 11:18 am
by lucky1
Steve, sheesh, I would've thrown those away, thinking they had few/no roots!
Those are spectacular 15-20 year old...wow.
I can imagine how great they'll look by the end of the summer with your heat.
How do you know to what point on the caudex they should go in the potting soil?
That'd be difficult for me.
Look forward to the updates as they flush.
Nice buy!
Barb
Posted: Fri Jun 10, 2011 12:03 pm
by Knnn
Cameron, Thanks! 3 known females and 2 males with this lot. Slowly trying to build up a breeding colony.
Barb, Wish they had at least some roots! Guess I felt sorry for them, and the price was right
With these, the top of the caudex is usually at the soil line or slightly above. Planted some high to keep them in the drier part of the media.
Maybe see if these will take on a bonsai look
Steve
Posted: Fri Jun 10, 2011 12:07 pm
by Cameron_z6a_N.S.
Steve, you should also try to get some seeds of the Palatka Giant form! They're awesome!
Posted: Fri Jun 10, 2011 2:35 pm
by Knnn
Cameron, I'm hoping to get some from this one !
The "Palatka Giant" form are some of the first I started with
Steve
Posted: Fri Jun 10, 2011 7:37 pm
by virtualpalm
Posted: Sat Jun 11, 2011 8:04 am
by Knnn
Jody,
That's a great looking Zamia, thanks for the photos!
Wish I had the conditions to replicate those results
You're right about fast growth, I've found deep containers useful. This Sago was a Wal-Mart special about 4 years ago. It spent the first year or two filling the container with roots and now is flushing 2-3X per year.
Steve
Posted: Sat Jun 11, 2011 8:52 am
by TimMAz6
cycads are so cool! Any more on Ebay?
Posted: Sat Jun 11, 2011 9:56 am
by lucky1
Jody,
What a stunning p.giant. Truly lovely, all those leaves.
And that size of that caudex! Holy cow.
Steve, nice looking Sago...
I'm having terrible luck with my cycads, basically sunburnt and not growing.
Some haven't put on much growth for 2 years and look like death, especially after 7 long months in a cold building this winter.
I have hope, though, for my Cycas debaoensis.
If that's all that survives, I suppose I'll be happy.
But I sure enjoy seeing Jody's and Steve's cycads.
Barb
Posted: Sat Jun 11, 2011 11:30 am
by Knnn
Tim, Plenty on eBay, just type in "Zamia" or "Cycad" in the search. Have a few extra seedlings I can send your way, send me a PM if interested.
Barb, To me, it seems most Cycad seedlings do best out of direct sun.
At least until they gain some size. What kind of media are you using? I'm still having luck using off the shelf Miracle Gro or Sta Green with about 30% perlite added.
As long as the low temps are at least 60F, I keep things on the moist side.
Steve
Posted: Sat Jun 11, 2011 12:03 pm
by lucky1
most Cycad seedlings do best out of direct sun
Morning sun only here, but it was the winter conditions, cold and dry, that made them decline.
They don't belong in the cold building over winter.
Media is a fast draining mix with added aggregate.
Saves on having to buy expensive perlite, and works well on palms.
Thought it would do for cycads.
I've got to remember that cycads are generally in the understory in habitat.
We'll see if it's too late for mine.
Thanks.
Barb
Posted: Sun Sep 25, 2011 8:25 am
by Knnn
Nice to see these recovering
Steve
Posted: Sun Sep 25, 2011 11:02 am
by TerdalFarm
That is great!
I admit, I was a bit skeptical in June.
Posted: Mon Sep 26, 2011 6:20 am
by Knnn
I was skeptical too
Generally with Cycads, if the caudexes are in good shape they will recover, it's just a matter of how long it takes..
so far 2/5
Steve
Posted: Tue Sep 27, 2011 10:42 am
by lucky1
Proof that Tom Broome was correct to "never throw away a cycad".
Or maybe that was your quote, Steve.
Hoping for 5/5 soon.
Barb
Posted: Tue Sep 27, 2011 11:11 am
by Knnn
Hi Barb, That was the title of one of Tom's articles, a good read too!
(although I have yet to match his results
http://www.plantapalm.com/vce/horticult ... owaway.htm
Everything looks good so far, so 5/5 should just be a matter of time. I'm happy because this boost my percentage of known male/female plants.
Steve
Posted: Tue Sep 27, 2011 4:53 pm
by lucky1
Yes, that's the article!
thanks.
Just think what a cycad resource you're building...well done.
Barb