Hi From Derby

[Tony Woodward]

Hello, I live in Derby and after viewing this website it has inspired me to start growing my own palm plants!! I've got hold of my seeds today for the following plants.....

Yucca Rostrata,
Phoenix canariensis,
Trachycarpus wagnerianus,
Phoenix loureiroi,
Phoenix dactylifera,
Syagrus romanzoffiana

I've been given basic germination instructions but I don't really know how best to get started, any advice would be really appreciated, i.e what media is best to grow seeds in to start with?

Many Thanks

Tony

[dorothy]

Hi and welcome Sorry but cannot help with your seedlings because only just joined and have so much to learn myself but hopefully someone more experienced will come along.

Dorothy

[kata]

Welcome Tony

Here is a starter whilst your waiting.

http://www.cooltropicalplants.com/Germi ... seeds.html

I don't have much luck with tropical seed germination but loads are on the forums.

Dave (boss's page:)

http://www.hardytropicals.co.uk/Palms/P ... uthsea.php

You won't only grow them which is great for the feeling you get out of them but you will also want to purchase fair size too. Soon HT will go to Akamba where they buy loads of tropical plants.


Good luck Tony!

[Tony Woodward]

Hi,

Thats great thanks, I was thinking of paying a visit to Akamba too after reading some of the posts on the website, full steam ahead I think!!

[kata]

Oh..ho peeples he is smitten..

Nice fat wallet is required for Akamba.

[Tropigate]

Welcome.
The tropical world really is a great place to be!

[Tropical Bob]

Hi and welcome Tony Akamba is well worth a visit

[Arlon Tishmarsh]

welcome Tony

[GoggleboxUK]

Hi Tony, welcome to the forum and good luck with your endeavours.

[grub]

Welcome aboard Tony

[dino]

Welcome Tony. There's a few of you around the East Mids now. Maybe see you at Akamba.

[Bob]

Hi Tony & welcome

[redsquirrel]

hi Tony your yucca and Trachycarpus seeds will germinate on a moist bed of compost with a slight covering at room temp.
the rest of your seeds will germinate well in sealed bags of spagnum moss in an airing cupboard or somewhere warmish.ideally 25-30c but nearer 30 for the syagrus




cheers,Darren

[Tony Woodward]

Hi Darren thanks for the advice, is spagnum moss readily available from most garden centres? sorry I'm still new to all this!!

[kata]

Yes Toney

May even spot some at DIY stores in the gardening section.