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I have seen adult Sabala miamiensis--this palm most closely resembles a palmetto, because it IS just a palmetto. I believe the original describer eventually recanted his claim of it being a valid species...

The island is the Comoros. Not so sure about Dr. Cabada but ok...

I would GIVE you a ride for that 3 gallon...

I got one this weekend for the change in my pocket! It's small and only one, but at least i'm in the club, now :)

Moose, my cupularis, double crinitas and montana are not sitters--I would say cupularis has been the fastest. My spissa was given to me and was near death. It has thrown 2 new leaves since then. If you wanna talk slow, I have to mention my shade grown miraguama--very slow(compared to the other...

Almost all of the local giants I see around town, are not nearly as attractive as the ones I have seen photos of, in California. The proportions are off--usually from a dead spear, due to cold. They come back, but they don't look spectacular.

That sounds awesome! I am not going to put mine in the sun, though; I have a nice shady and cool spot that will get plenty of moisture, humidity and is very heavily amended already. Since you guys have it in the ground, I will go ahead and try my luck--seedlings though. I have time on my side...

Beautiful palm! Thanks, Dean; I'm gonna get 3 now :)

Jeff, that is so interesting about the splitting--does it branch, or split to form two trunks? I have heard this palm doesn't like our soil, but it sounds like some are growing well, so maybe I should try one of these?..

I sold mine--thought twice about the eventual removal and dug it up and am a better man for it.

I put one in, last year. It's just sitting--slowly growing... I can't wait to see what it does this summer!

My Copernicia ekmanii looks to have gotten hit. Peach palm is yellow, but the center is very green. Areca Catechu is pretty much fine...

Rick, that sounds scary and sad! get that ptycho out as quick as u can--rip it out, if you can... These palms love water too, Ron. Letting it dry out is deadly. I have heard there are some that are fast, and some that are slow...

I don't know... They love HEAT. Nice job, Moose!

Pseudophoenix Sargentii is a variable palm as well--one looks different from the other. But of course a palm will look better in it's environment, compared to some person's yard, usually... I have also heard something about Pseudophoenix decline--Very scary since I have all but Vinifera... has...