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sanatic1234
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 Is my new palm a washingtonia robusta? Hi whilst in town today i came across a washingtonia for 5 pounds outside of asda's, I was shocked at the price with it being a nice size and multi headed. All it said on the tag was washingtonia but not which kind. Here is a pic of it.
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redsquirrel
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Re: Is my new palm a washingtonia robusta? £125 in 2 years kerching££££££££££££££££££
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sanatic1234
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Re: Is my new palm a washingtonia robusta?  Im pleased i got myself a bargain  is it a robusta then? My rough guess is that it is
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redsquirrel
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Re: Is my new palm a washingtonia robusta? you will never know,theres too much hydridisation out there for starters,the best way to get true robusta is get some seed from a reputable seller
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metalhammer
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Re: Is my new palm a washingtonia robusta? Even then you'll never be sure.
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sanatic1234
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Re: Is my new palm a washingtonia robusta? The plant comes from a supplier called hebo plants. I checked there web site and it was just listed as a washingtonia on there. By the sounds of things It could be anything then?  still i cant complain for a fiver.
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Dave in Warrington
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Re: Is my new palm a washingtonia robusta? Looks a good specimen for the price.  Whether filifera or robusta, I'm told will only become apparent with age, robusta has fewer threads on the leaves and a narrower trunk than filifera. 
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sanatic1234
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Re: Is my new palm a washingtonia robusta? I would be happy with either one really. I too think its a fine palm. I really couldnt believe it when I see the price. And there are plenty more of them as well. If anyone else if going to asda then have a look they will probably sell them at your store.
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kata
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Re: Is my new palm a washingtonia robusta? Rooted on from another plant, Once it 'took' then it was planted by the roots it made..hey presto a new plant.  One theory anyway. It looks a nice plant, clean for the price. Enjoy San!
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sanatic1234
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Re: Is my new palm a washingtonia robusta? Thanks kata.
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palmking
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Re: Is my new palm a washingtonia robusta? sanatic1234 wrote: Hi whilst in town today i came across a washingtonia for 5 pounds outside of asda's, I was shocked at the price with it being a nice size and multi headed. All it said on the tag was washingtonia but not which kind. Here is a pic of it. I'd say it looks more Filifera than Robusta. Robusta does have a slimmer trunk , even at smaller sizes. I've grown filifera seed only to find i've a 4 year old Robusta. This should help you guys! http://www.floridata.com/ref/w/wash_fil.cfmPaul
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Nathan
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Re: Is my new palm a washingtonia robusta? W. robusta have maroon leaf bases & W. filifera are plain green... though yours may be too small to make out the differences yet...
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banton
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Re: Is my new palm a washingtonia robusta? They had them in asda in leicester, i think it's nationwide
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Las Palmas Norte
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Re: Is my new palm a washingtonia robusta? Nathan wrote: W. robusta have maroon leaf bases & W. filifera are plain green... though yours may be too small to make out the differences yet... Absolutely ... I'd bet my last dollar these are robusta just the same. Cheers, Barrie.
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Re: Is my new palm a washingtonia robusta? Las Palmas Norte wrote: Nathan wrote: W. robusta have maroon leaf bases & W. filifera are plain green... though yours may be too small to make out the differences yet... Absolutely ... I'd bet my last dollar these are robusta just the same. Cheers, Barrie. I'm with Barrie here and can't really believe this is up for discussion, Filifera (real ones)is an absolute nightmare to come by and it is extremely unlikely a grower is chucking them out of Holland for like a Euro a piece
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