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Tropical Ornamental Plants
- Araceae inflorescence
I think these are fruits from a plant in the family Araceae.
Pic is from the Singapore Cloud Forest greenhouse.
The leaves in the background may be from Pilea involucrata.
- Flower of Couroupita guianensis (cannonball tree)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Couroupita_guianensis
at Penang Botanic Gardens
- Planting a palm tree - Which soil should I use ?
cross-posted from: https://jlai.lu/post/2020342
> cross-posted from: https://jlai.lu/post/2020236 > > > I am trying to plant palm trees from date pits. I've already done it. It's a very long process that takes about a year to show a recognisable palm. > > The date pit has to be first immerged in water for at least 15 days and up to 3 weeks. Then in wet cotton for the same time. Finally, we can plant it. The palm should be water only when the soil is fully dry. > > > > I've been using cactus soil last time but they are sold in big quantity and I don't want so much of it. Which kind of soil could replace it, preferably sold in smaller quantity? Are there soil especially made for palm trees?
- Welcome Post
Hello and welcome to this new community to discuss tropical plants. A little about me, your host. My name is Chris, in my day job I am the horticulture director at a botanical garden in south Florida, where we grow a broad range of tropical trees, palms, gingers, and other plants. Please share your photos, discuss culture, and anything else related to tropical plants and gardens