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Fri, Apr 9, 10 at 17:27
Brian it the ups driver dropped it off today. My new Phoenix dactylifera v. Medjool. I was very suprised to see how the leaves stand straight up and the leaves are so blue!!
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| That's a nice one Mike What are you going to do with it?
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- Posted by mike-jaramillo Z6b (mike_jaramillo@hotmail.com) on Fri, Apr 9, 10 at 20:39
| Thanx jim I was thinking of planting in the ground in between the two trachys. That spot does get alot of sun. How are the seedlings doing jim? |
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| Mike, good luck with your new date palm. I have not had much luck with this species. As with W. filifera, they really seem to resent humid, wet N.J. summers. The Phoenix species I do grow are Canary Island, Pygmy, Senegal, and Cliff Island. Though your picture makes me want to try yet again! I would suggest an extremely porous soil--add generous amounts of perlite and/or sand to your soil mix. Good luck1 |
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- Posted by mike-jaramillo Z6b (mike_jaramillo@hotmail.com) on Fri, Apr 9, 10 at 21:42
| njoasis Its ultra humid here aswell. I hope its not doomed. I had a pure filifera mold on me a year or two ago. maybe I should turn of the irrigation next to spot I plan on planting this palm in. I have a large phoenix roebelenii it does very well. Thanx for the advice |
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- Posted by tropicalzone7 7 (My Page) on Sat, Apr 10, 10 at 1:01
| It looks really nice and healthy. I hope it does well for you. Keep us updated and good luck! |
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