Recent content by harrygermany

Hi Dean, it is not only Latin but also a mass of Greek. As both languages have their origin in Europe, the Roman language pronunciation (Italian, Spanish, but NOT French) would be OK. If the overall pronunciation is as correct as the Grenada example in Bepah's posting, then everything...

Hi Palmnerd and Dean, obviously I slipped into something that I did not even know that it existed. I was only looking for a name. But as I am in, I will try to do my best. I contacted Tobias W. Spanner by email and wait for his feedback. After I have some results together I will report...

Hello Palmnerd, thanks for your reply. There are no seeds left. But I have a pic of my Caryota baby. I would like to explain the reason for posting here: It is just to have a correct nameplate on the flowerpot of the palm. When I saw this palm for the first time, my interest in palm...

Hi Palmnerd, hi Dean (thanks for letting me in :)), I shall see that palm again next year November, then I will take photos. This Caryota is a single plant with a single stem. The plant is about 65-70 feet high (it is easy to estimate as it is next to a seven story house). As long as I...

Hello all, I have a problem with the taxonomy of a palm tree. It is Caryota maxima 'Himalaya' (Himalayan/Mountain Fishtail Palm). About 20 years ago I saw that palm the first time in Kathmandu (Nepal; 4000 ft). It is in front of the "International Guesthouse", more than 65 feet high...

Hi folks, I have just arrived and think that it is good being here. This obviously is the site that I was looking for. Thanks for letting me join the party. My native country is Germany, and the place where I live is about 25 miles north-west of Frankfurt on river Main. On a nearby piece...