tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-428399855033732471.post2818522811399131767..comments2024-02-05T20:25:14.080-08:00Comments on Parallel 49 Palms and Exotics: Chamaerops Humilis lovin' in the PNWLouishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06219272603726629982noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-428399855033732471.post-22657980337214640152014-02-16T20:04:12.779-08:002014-02-16T20:04:12.779-08:00Hello, quick question for those in the know. I ad...Hello, quick question for those in the know. I adopted a Chamaerops Humilis today, and have it sitting in the pot in front of my place in Port Moody, south facing, ready to be permanently planted. My question is regarding the thorns. My wife really dislikes it from the start because of the thorns. Can I take the time to nick them off with an exacto? I was thinking of trying it on a couple of fronds to see how they would react.<br />Has anyone tried this? I've done a lot of internet searching, bit cant find anything.<br /><br />Thanks<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10397236728153470813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-428399855033732471.post-28078506662516874792012-06-28T15:02:50.502-07:002012-06-28T15:02:50.502-07:00Don't worry, agaves are epic too!!!!! Most peo...Don't worry, agaves are epic too!!!!! Most people have been disenchanted with these palms after the 2008 and even 2009 winter for that matter. they do often come back from the ground as suckers but then you are left with the sad reality of what was your former palm tree. There are areas around our coast where they thrive with absolutely no protection. I just figure it's so easy the few times I need to provide some extra care that its worth it. I love the christmas light trick! oh I would love to grow a bougaincillaea soo much!!! <br /><br />Have you tried needle palms?! that could be a good alternative to the bushy appearance of chamaerops. Or even sabal minor? I want to get a few sabals minor one day - that is if I can ever get ahold of one.Louishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06219272603726629982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-428399855033732471.post-39327337509201780312012-06-28T10:05:27.826-07:002012-06-28T10:05:27.826-07:00Louis......it is a great looking plant, you should...Louis......it is a great looking plant, you should be proud. Like I stated before I have gone thru three and it left a nasty taste on ever getting more. I would rather take my chances with Agaves! On a side note about the old school Christmas lights, I have a customer that does that with his Bougainvillaea that his grows in a pot on his patio. Great idea for tenders.Beech Street Gardenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02365030749361899061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-428399855033732471.post-3642616819134823452012-06-28T08:02:32.728-07:002012-06-28T08:02:32.728-07:00Oh that is so very sad. I'm going to try cerif...Oh that is so very sad. I'm going to try cerifera this year. I have heard good things. The green one I do protect occasionally,<br />otherwise it probly would have fallen victim to 2008 too.Louishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06219272603726629982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-428399855033732471.post-84760521133424602712012-06-27T22:58:42.635-07:002012-06-27T22:58:42.635-07:00What a beautiful plant you've got!
We bought ...What a beautiful plant you've got!<br /><br />We bought one at Cistus our first year here in the house (2005) and it looked fabulous until (yes you guessed it) 2008. Then it went to plant heaven.danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-428399855033732471.post-90687238494601071262012-06-27T14:21:44.617-07:002012-06-27T14:21:44.617-07:00I'm not sure what the temps have been like in ...I'm not sure what the temps have been like in Abq the last years but from what I understand chamaerops humilis cerifera can take considerable cold given dry conditions. Could be worth a go in a sheltered microclimate. I'm not sure what growth is like in desert regions on these but I am actually pretty shocked looking back at how it has grown in the last years. Though it handles extreme heat and drought, I actually think it likes a certain amount of moisture. I've been tempted to cut back more of the fronds and really expose the trunk a bit more but I always shy away from it. I think all those lush fronds make it photosynthesize more and provide more energy for growth. I'm not sure if there would be any marked difference so I just leave it wild looking.Louishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06219272603726629982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-428399855033732471.post-65910084702236101232012-06-27T12:36:27.445-07:002012-06-27T12:36:27.445-07:00That is amazing growth...yes, viscous spines. Funn...That is amazing growth...yes, viscous spines. Funny that Med Fan Palm has never been tried in Abq, at least to my knowledge. Though after last Feb's record temperatures, probably best in arid zone 8 and up. Just have to move to Las Cruces, assuming the ones there recovered!Desert Dwellerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00952727692048782529noreply@blogger.com