Can a Lipstick Palm survive in Brisbane?
RedlandsGilly
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Comments (16)Gary, the obicularis I would definitely keep very sheltered. They're very beautiful, they're very delicate, and they're very expensive. The ramsayi are a lot tougher. They're rainforest emergents, but while small spend a long time under a virtually closed canopy. While on holidays I went through Mission Beach where ramsayi almost dominates much of the rainforest. Last wet season they had Cyclone Yasi, cat 5, make a direct hit. The ramsayi didn't seem much affected over most of the area I saw. I guess it would be a lack of tolerance to direct sun whilst small, and the fact that it's such a slow grower and stays small for a very long time that makes it too difficult for street planting. My Prichardia pacifica are right out in the sun and whilst a little yellower than I like following a very dry hot winter, they're still going okay. I thought they'd be a bit more touchy than that. I'm having trouble with my Licuala grandis. Planted 3 a number of years ago where they had some cover from some very tall coconuts (probably not a good idea anyway - falling fronds). But 2 years ago a lightning strike took out 6 of the coconuts. Of course, after an initial massive dropping of fronds (they have a hell of a lot up there in the canopy) then there's none. But that took away any shade for the grandis. This past winter has been very dry and the sun blazing hot. The grandis have most of their leaves toasted. Don't know whether I should dig them out and relocate, or just try and plant some fast growing shade. Too hot now to transplant but did get the first rain for this season today. Catkim, thanks, what's not to like about Licualas. When you get those photos sorted be sure to post them. We can have a go at trying to ID them....See Moreupdate: partners tropical cacti succulent or anything grows!!!
Comments (149)Barb...both happy and sad....Happy he is moving forward with his life. Knowing he will go far as long as he stays focused on his studies, and learns to quit being so wasteful. Sad because he is moving on and we will be seeing very little of him in the next 4 years or so. We havent made any new life adventures yet. House needs some TLC. I suppose first we will get used to having a home with just us and the critters and go from there. Chell I used to be a dog and cat groomer. I loved it too. But my employer was a deedeedee. Never had the money to pay me each week and always "owed" me. And she never gave me my tips either.Then at the end of the year she reported more earnings for me than what I had really made.Fortunitly I kept records and proved my case and won, so make sure you don't let the same happen to you. I have kept my clippers, blades and accessories and still will do a neighbors dog or two once in awhile to keep my skills up.....but don't miss the hair stuck in places I did'nt know existed....lol. Love all the pictures the everyone post. Always enjoy seeing ya'lls babies. Regina...See MorePalms and Winter rain
Comments (8)Thanks MM and Andrew - I suspected that it was nothing to get too stressed over, and the slope/soil at my place should ensure that I dont have a rootrot problem. Andrew's point re the Sealing Wax (aka 'Lipstick Palm') is timely - one of the guys at the Rocky Palm Farm told me that he has one, and its very susceptible to cold weather (OK, even Rocky's mild version of 'cold'). I've only ever seen this species in Burke's Backyard, and I've certainly never seen one in a local garden. I think I'll stick to the more common species :) BTW, a local gardening expert told me that one of the palms in my (new) backyard is a 'Queen' palm (Syagrus romanzoffiana), and indicated that it wasnt one of his favourites. Whilst it certainly isnt as attractive as many of our native palms (to my eyes, at any rate), it doesnt seem overly repulsive. Has anyone had any experience with this species ?...See Morecool heliconias and sealing wax palms
Comments (10)You could try Heliconia subulata, Heliconia schiedeana, Heliconia spissa and Heliconia angusta. These are all fairly cold tolerant and should grow for you if given care. Lipstick or sealing wax palms can be overwintered in a warm sunroom but they never colour up as well as they do when planted outside. They are not really a tropical palm but more of an equatorial palm. They have been known to drop dead even in parts of the Queensland tropics during prolonged cold spells. Andrew....See Moregaryfla_gw
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