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Any ideas on how to grow a flamethrower palm also known as a watermelon plam

Time: 14th April 2012 9:35am

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trikus says...
Full sun , well drained , can be very fast growing , BUT prone to borers up here and I have lost several .

Time: 14th April 2012 12:09pm

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Phil@Tyalgum says...
Am chasing seeds now... look fabulously decorative

Time: 14th April 2012 12:22pm

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micarle says...
May be able to help you out Phil

Time: 15th April 2012 8:11am

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trikus says...
Chambeyronia macrocarpa is from New Caledonia and can be very fast growing , the 'Watermelon' variety has yellow streaking om crownshaft . I do not know of many seed bearing plants and they could be imported , though often available at palm specialist nurseries . New leaf is a stunning deep red colour .
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Time: 15th April 2012 9:06am

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VF says...
Hi Phil, if still looking for flamethrower palm try http://www.burringbarbotanicgardens.com/stocklist-retail.html .These guys also have interesting varieties of Davidson's plum trees and other native fruits.

Time: 2nd July 2012 5:13pm

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Phil@Tyalgum says...
Hey thanks VF, had a great parcel from Mitch in Sydney, fingers crossed they'll germinate


Time: 2nd July 2012 5:50pm

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M Nash says...
Phil, If get enough of them going can you put my name on one?



Time: 2nd July 2012 7:50pm

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Linton says...
Hi, there's a place in Bundaberg called Exotic Green that has been regularly selling these palms online.

They're called, Chambeyronia macrocarpa var. houailou hookeri watermelon Red Leaf Palm or Flamethrower Palm.

So they're the watermelon type and might be easier to buy a plant than trying to grow from seeds if the cost is no obstacle. Last time for a seedling they were 69.95 plus 25.00 postage so not cheap!

Time: 3rd July 2012 7:50pm

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VF says...
Glad you got some seeds Phil, good luck! What a stunning palm.

Time: 5th July 2012 8:18am

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Jo W says...
Not hard to find and much more cold hardy than you'd think.

Grown successfully in Melbourne since 2003 (in my case). Has therefore coped with with long droughts and 48 degrees..with temps close to zero in deepest winter.

Gorgeous.
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Time: 6th July 2012 11:23am

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bali says...
Where can I purchase red leaf/flame thrower palms in australia please

Time: 28th November 2016 4:47pm

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bali says...
Hi do you know where in can buy flame thrower/red leaf palms palms in Australia?

Time: 28th November 2016 4:49pm

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Jo says...
I do have several for sale, from young seedlings to well established plants. email me at palmaculture@icloud.com for pics and prices. Not interested in posting btw

Time: 29th November 2016 10:36am

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bali says...
Hi Jo I have just sent you an email

Time: 29th November 2016 4:37pm

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