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These palms are one of those, like Ceroxylons, that don't seem to mind (and almost prefer) a cooler climate. Yours looks great. I have grown them easily in coastal SoCal, and have a nice one growing in my cooler dryer Hawaiian location. I don't know of any others here. They are a great looking...

I'll take some pics of a few I have. Some are like weeds (but pretty weeds), and some have been fussy. Some have been attractive as babies, and then lose some of the coloration and get bigger than what you would have imagined. If anyone is interested, I can list a few of the easy pretty ones for...

I think it will grow in the premium microclimates of SoCal. But not near as easily as D. decipiens. I"ll take a pic of my DD. It's really growing well. And in my climate, I have little moss, not enough rain for that. But some people love the moss covered trunks, others - not so much. But IMO...

Hi Glitter - I have grown many of these - and I would say don't worry, they are hard to kill. I have told the story of the first one of these I "bought." It was in a neglected, going out of business, greenhouse. The plant was a little bigger than yours. It had been pulled from the pot and placed...

That's as nice as most of those you see in SoCal. Now if only you guys can get increased rainfall to go with your increased temps.

Don't forget to visit the Home Site and read the many different articles available there. What you may find of particular interest are the audio video slideshows of many rare and new species of palms and discussions of what they are and misc. information. Check it out here...

I have heard of this remedy, but never tried it personally. However, it has the added benefit of killing mosquito larvae and therefore is readily sold and easy to find. Also available as granules. Bt israelensis (Bt-i) – Bacillus thuringiensis var israelensis Bt-i is a highly specific...

There are just too many variables to advise you on growing techniques. But many are obvious - such as good rich well draining soil, adequate (but not too much) water, light shade when young, becoming more sunny with age (but that depends on the species - understory or emergent), good...

I've never grown these before, but just bought a good sized one and planted it in the ground. It has subsequently lost its leafs. It came from a hot place to my cooler mountain location - but still seldom under 50ºF. Has anybody grown these? How tropical are they - really. I know they are...

Babu, You can go to www.palmpedia.net/wiki and look at photos of Euterpes and see if you can find a match for your palm/seeds

Most places that sell fish for aquariums or ponds will test your water for free. Just tell them that you are thinking about building a pond or starting an aquarium and they will probably test for you. I know PetCo does. For your problem, pay attention to the TDS (Total Dissolved Solids).

This is from someone who emailed me. An obviously new palm enthusiast. Does anyone recognize it? "The attached pictures are my presentation in short about my palm beauty, the palm lady full view, palm cherries ready to harvest, germinated seeds in paper cups, short palm planted in pot adorning...

Another possibility is if you water or mist frequently - just little bits at a time - then the salts build up. Without a good deep drenching and rinsing periodically, this salt build up will create tip burn.

I'm still thinking it has to be sun. Are you absolutely positive these don't even get 5 mins of direct sun??? I would say that even five minutes of direct California sun on a new white unfurling leaf will burn it.

This human thing about wanting what is rare is inescapable. There is an avid old time gardener here who always recommends King palms to people - citing the lavender inflorescences and red seed. And since he lives up where it is a bit cooler, they grow really well for him. But I have never seen...

Thanks for letting us know. It reminds me of this article on the Home Site http://www.tropiscape.com/wp/tropical-topics/whats-a-weed-any-plant-thats-in-the-wrong-place/

I think I may have flubbed that ID above. It may be a D. canaliculata. So, to make up for it, here is a pic of Jeff M's biggest D. hovo.

Bren - FYI - you can choose either the Thumbnail or Full Size option after uploading so your photos don't display as the smaller attachment if you wish.

Is anyone else having trouble uploading photos???

I missed this until now. I'll snap one soon. I'll have to locate a dime for scale. :)