Unknown Florida Palm

john_ny · 01-27-2011, 01:31 PM

Can anyone tell me what kind of palm this is? It was growing outside my hotel in south Florida.

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Here are some of the seeds.
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Dalmatiansoap · 01-27-2011, 01:37 PM

Thats Adonidia merrillii/Christmas Palm

Nice palm

john_ny · 01-27-2011, 02:05 PM

Thanks. What do I do with the seeds? Should I take that red peel off of them? Should I soak them, or anything?

Dean W. · 01-27-2011, 02:19 PM

I agree with, Ante that it is a Adonidia merrillii (Christmas Palm). You'll need to scrape off the outer coating on the seeds to prevent mold or fungus from growing. You might want to use disposable gloves as some palms have an irritant in their fruits (I'm not sure which ones).

Dalmatiansoap · 01-27-2011, 04:35 PM

Adonidia doesnt need any special treatment, just clean read peel, soak them for few days (3-5) in clean water and sow them horizontaly 1/2-2/3 deep. Provide some heat and humidity and VOILA in 3 weeks U will get a sprout and post few pics here

varig8 · 01-27-2011, 05:56 PM

You really dont even need to peel off the outer skin, this will just decompose into the soil, but it doesnt hurt. It isnt really a Florida Palm, but it is one of the top 3 most common palm varieties that have been planted in Florida landscapes for years and years. They germinate rapidly and very easily so you will have no problems. It will make a very nice interior potted specimen and produce a nice trunk for you at a young age. Ive always wondered why they havent been sold as interior specimens up north, Ive seen other less common varieties sold, but have never seen Christmas palms available. They are also one of the least expensive. Ive seen 5' Christmas palms with a 3'-4' trunk for $5. in 14" containers at some nurseries. Give them as much bright sunlight as possible. Oh and PS, The skins are not an irritant, so no worries.

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