Is anyone growing Phoenix Loureirii? The only place I've seen seed available is Chiltern Seeds who say it should tolerate hard frosts. My seed grown plants are now 3 years old and are intended for eventual permanent outdoor planting. I would be interested to know if anyone has tested the hardiness of this plam.
I also have six year old seedlings of Nannorhops Ritchiana - very slow growing and only just growing it's first true leaf. There's no danger of it outgrowing it's frost free winter quarters any time soon but I would be interested to hear other peoples experience of this palm.
Joel
Unusual Palms
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metalhammer
Re: Unusual Palms
Don't bother with the Phoenix from Chilterns,I bought 2 packets,whole lot rotted in the propagator.That Phoenix will tolerate light frosts only.
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Last edited by Dave Brown on Tue Aug 03, 2010 8:19 pm, edited 1 time in total.
Reason: This is one person's opinion based on 2 packets of seed
Reason: This is one person's opinion based on 2 packets of seed
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Re: Unusual Palms
i have a whole tray of these in need of potting up.anybody want some?? wont send by post though as they seem very thirst and would probably dry out
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metalhammer
Re: Unusual Palms
Actually Dave,I had bought 2 packets of other Phoenix from the same source & they rotted as well.
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