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Posted by adamharbeck WA Aust (My Page) on Mon, Jul 12, 04 at 7:26
| I have been growing tropical plants in Mandurah W.A for a year now. My favourites are Cordylines which are growing extreamly well in the full sun in a raised bed with Draceanas and various other plants and Palms. I would really like to atempt to grow some more tropical stuff such as heliconias and a sealing wax palm. Would it be possible to grow this palm in a pot and then move it into a greenhouse for winter to be sure it doesent get damaged or are they really that intolerant of cool conditions? Are there any species of Heliconia that come from cooler areas and so would perform better in a warm temperate garden? The nursery I go to gets them in occasionally but I am not sure if they all need the same conditions. Any advice on growing Heliconias and sealing wax palms outside the tropics would be greatly appreciated. |
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RE: cool heliconias and sealing wax palms
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| 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. |
RE: cool heliconias and sealing wax palms
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| I know for a fact that lipstik palm doesn't survive in Brisbane (because I used to live there), so I don't think it will do very well where you are. It needs warmth, sun and a lot of water!! But, if you want to try, go ahead... although it is a bit expensive if you happen to kill it. Regards, Ari :) |
RE: cool heliconias and sealing wax palms
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- Posted by melmat Brisbane Qld (My Page) on
Mon, Jul 12, 04 at 23:47
| I live in Brisbane and have 2 lipstick palms,one 5 ft and the other4ft.I have both in pots and bring them inside for winter and put a beer fermenting heater around the pots.They have survived the winter so far but are looking a little stressed at the moment.If the cold westerly winds got 'em I'm sure they'd drop dead before your eyes. |
RE: cool heliconias and sealing wax palms
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| They will survive during winter in a warm unheated sunroom down there in Brisbane. I have done it successfully before. Andrew. |
RE: cool heliconias and sealing wax palms
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| I guess it depends on how dedicated you are. I tend to stick to the plants that grow in the climate that I am living. Regards, Ari :) |
RE: cool heliconias and sealing wax palms
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- Posted by melmat Brisbane Qld (My Page) on
Sat, Jul 17, 04 at 2:18
| Not all of us have your common sense. |
RE: cool heliconias and sealing wax palms
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| Roses, anuals and conifers don't cut it for me, tropicals are ther best by far |
RE: cool heliconias and sealing wax palms
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| I guess I am just lucky I live where my favourite plants grow :) :). Anyone wants to go troppo, should move to NT!! Regards, Ari :) |
RE: cool heliconias and sealing wax palms
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I think I have the least common sense of all!!!
Louis :-) |
RE: cool heliconias and sealing wax palms
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| Why don`t you try Areca vestiaria, that has a orange trunk and suckers prefers a bit of shade, but grows well in Brisbane so should take the cooler temperatures. |
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