Chilean Wine Palm ~ Jubaea chilensis ~ cold hardiness
karate626
14 years ago
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WANTED: Jubaea chilensis-Chilean wine palm
Comments (0)would like to trade a cycad for a Jubaea chilensis-Chilean Wine Palm...See MoreChilean wine palm - Jubaea chilensis
Comments (14)One thing to be wary of larger palms of this species is that many unscrupulous dealers on ebay upsize the pot and when you go to pot it you find that only 20% of the soil has roots. Ask me how I know! My ebay palm was bought this late summer on ebay and after the damage due to being shipped in a pot that was way too big, it lost its spear and I ma unsure whether it will recover given that it is being overwinterd for the next two months in a house that won't get over 70F for that duration. the other remaining leaves are still very healthy. Anybody know my chances of recovering from this? Be very wary of ebay palms of this species. If I had to do it again I would have bought a seedling. The one I bought is just entering the palmate stage of youth....See MoreChilen wine palm in Ohio?
Comments (15)Joe, Always glad to have another palm enthusiast on the site. I think you would be pleased with a Pindo butia(jelly) palm and people do make wine with the fruit as well. I have studied the winterizing and can tell you for your area, planting along a southern sunny side of your home is the first way to add a half a zone. Remarkably they are tolerating the Virgina Beach area so well and fruiting galore; some of us have them growing in the southern sections of New York City. They are still young but some people report them surviving by placing stones around the base in the winter(I am using sand bags) and stringing Christmas lights or 3 energy bulbs like artic tropical does. HD has insulating foam ez to build with. These palms like to be protected when planted north. Building a foam box and placing it over the palm and using lights for warmth on nites/days in the 20s and lower - especially during frigid temps. One trick is to keep it dry in the winter - do not water, another is NOT to use lites on days that are in the 30s or warmer....See MoreButia capitata vs. Jubaea chilensis
Comments (15)Pretty much had full sun for most of the year although a few days did exceed 105 F.. I think it may be a Mg. deficiency so may feed with and give some Epson salts. I have one other palm that shows some yellowing--the Paroutis, and read this was a Mg. deficiency that they are prone to. Some sources say that the hybrid Jubaea x Butia is faster growing (which would seem logical), but this one is not fast at all compared to any of the Butias. I agree though, does not look like the Jubaea pics I see on line at all--leaves seem more rigid on the Jubaea. Really would like a pure Jubaea so may attempt to acquire another eventually. Assuming they are extremely SLOW from seed. Are they? More mature specimens tend to be sooo expensive. Thanks again for all your opinions....See Morekarate626
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