[Arid_gardener] Question from Home-Hort WWW page

[Dick Gross]

I have a Jelly Palm that has grown little in its 15 gal pot in 6 years. I 
have intended to put it in the ground but these palms have a pretty good 
breadth, a feature I didn't really want to deal with. I wanted the fruit but 
to get it one should not remove any live fronds to take advantage of 
photosynthesis but you have to also keep in mind that you will have to keep 
your distance to avoid getting slapped in the face every time you sneak by.

I started this one from purchased seed but this ingrate has never paid me 
back. I would search the internet for a source that would likely be 
California or Florida. I believe the species likes a humid climate but I 
lived in San Diego for 25 years and can't recall ever seeing one there. I'm 
sure there are some and I would encourage you to try one if you have a 
little room. Get a traveler's palm too while you are at it.

Thanks for reminding me. I need to pot my own up to a larger size.

Dick Gross, Master Gardener Volunteer
U of A Maricopa County Cooperative Extension.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: <GPLousunlakes at aol.com>
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Sent: Tuesday, October 10, 2006 7:42 PM
Subject: [Arid_gardener] Question from Home-Hort WWW page


> Louis M Martin
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> GPLousunlakes at aol.com
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> Is the Jelly Palm (Butia capitata) a good small palm for my area?  I 
> have'nt seen it at the nurseries.  Where can I find it?
>
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