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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: Fiji / Samoan Dwarf coconut (Niu Leka) where to buy in SW FL
« on: March 25, 2018, 08:26:52 PM »
Quote from: dwfl on March 25, 2018, 07:47:29 PM
Even at an early stage the Fiji dwarfs have shorter stout fronds. I wouldn't go getting rid of it though. Wait it out
I saw some others there but the leaves looked kind of red or orange looking although they were smaller. I assumed the reddish orange color was probably a good indicator that they were not dwarf. I can’t say if they were “stout” because I assumed that they were only fatter looking due to them being so much smaller and the leaves not really matured yet. I will wait and see with this one but I am still on the lookout for anyone that has a Fiji and knows for sure that it is a Fiji.

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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: Fiji / Samoan Dwarf coconut (Niu Leka) where to buy in SW FL
« on: March 25, 2018, 05:35:00 PM »
Quote from: dwfl on March 25, 2018, 05:33:07 PM
Quote from: Minicoconut on March 25, 2018, 11:14:09 AM
Ok, so I did manage to find one but he said they are open pollinated and could be crossed. Anyone know how to tell for sure if it is a Fiji dwarf or a cross? It looks an awful lot like my Malayan Gold...




That will be a cross

What should I look for to tell if they are not a cross?

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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: Fiji / Samoan Dwarf coconut (Niu Leka) where to buy in SW FL
« on: March 25, 2018, 01:47:59 PM »
Quote from: Chupa King on March 25, 2018, 01:25:29 PM
The sprout looks a bit more yellow than gold to me.
The pics are of the tree that is supposed to be a Fiji dwarf.

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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: Fiji / Samoan Dwarf coconut (Niu Leka) where to buy in SW FL
« on: March 25, 2018, 11:14:09 AM »
Ok, so I did manage to find one but he said they are open pollinated and could be crossed. Anyone know how to tell for sure if it is a Fiji dwarf or a cross? It looks an awful lot like my Malayan Gold...




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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: Fiji / Samoan Dwarf coconut (Niu Leka) where to buy in SW FL
« on: March 19, 2018, 04:48:35 PM »
Quote from: bradflorida on March 19, 2018, 04:13:43 PM
About 5 years ago I purchased two coconut trees from Dave Romney in Homestead. They were estimated to be about five years old at the time and both were probably 8 feet tall from the base of the container  to the top part of the fronds.    They were purchased in 15 gallon containers.

 They have been in the ground for approximately 5 years. 

The Fiji x yellow Malayan cross has grown noticeably slower and has approximately 4 feet of trunk. The Fiji dwarf has approximately 8 feet of trunk. 

Brad






So the cross is growing slower... that is interesting. I wonder if they both produce the same amount of coconuts and if one produced faster than the other. Also, what are your thoughts about the coconuts themselves? Between the two, which one do you prefer (if there is a preference)? If you prefer the cross more, then I might look into how to cross the two and make my own for in the future.

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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: Fiji / Samoan Dwarf coconut (Niu Leka) where to buy in SW FL
« on: March 19, 2018, 03:42:02 PM »
Quote from: Chupa King on March 19, 2018, 02:22:12 PM
May I ask why it has to be a Fiji tree? Due to the lethal yellowing?

There is no true difference in the heights of true dwarf plants. I would personally rather grow any Thai/Malay types for they taste better than the others. Malay coconuts are also much more productive than the other types.


While we are on the topic of Cocos... Check out this freaky ancient tree(Dwarf).




I'm looking for something that will stay small and Fiji/Samoan was the only one I had heard of that stays small prior to "shots'" post about Red Spicata (which I will also be looking into if I cannot find the Fiji/Samoan). I do NOT do well with heights so getting the coconuts would be a problem for me once the tree gets to a height that I cannot reach on a small stepstool. Even being that far off the ground makes me nervous but a small stepstool I could probably handle. Anything more than that and I would have to wait for them to drop. I also would not be keeping up with the trimming at tall heights. I do currently have a Gold Malayan "dwarf" and while it may not get AS tall as some of the others, it will still get pretty darn tall. From what I have read and been told, the Fiji coconuts do not get as tall and take a very long time to get to any heights I would be worried about. I have read they also the produce faster which is also a bonus since I will most likely be getting a young tree and the sooner I can have coconuts the better!

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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: Fiji / Samoan Dwarf coconut (Niu Leka) where to buy in SW FL
« on: March 19, 2018, 09:34:41 AM »
Quote from: shot on March 18, 2018, 10:02:40 PM
Red spicata coconut is bit smaller

Ok, I will look into this one if I can't find someone with a Fiji/Samoan. I have sent several people pm's who said they have them available on here so maybe something will turn out. I also have an appointment next week to go look at some that sound promising but he didn't give me a price or tell me how big they are. I will just have to wait and see.

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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: Fiji / Samoan Dwarf coconut (Niu Leka) where to buy in SW FL
« on: March 18, 2018, 08:51:47 PM »
Quote from: shot on March 18, 2018, 07:21:38 PM
Go with maypan coconut your in a traditional [Lehigh Acres] cold corridor that goes all the way to Golden gate. fiji is a delicate lily when it gets cold, but mayapan coconut one tough hombre.
I looked it up and it looks like the maypans get pretty tall still. I’m wanting something that stays pretty small. I’m a short gal and I’m not so great with heights lol. Plus I have a tendency to be drawn to more rare things. I may have met my match trying to find this tree though! I guess I will know after next week if I should abandon my search and just be happy with my Malayan gold.

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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: Fiji / Samoan Dwarf coconut (Niu Leka) where to buy in SW FL
« on: March 18, 2018, 12:37:51 PM »
I have plenty of room for them in my yard but no way to transport something that big LOL!

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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: Fiji / Samoan Dwarf coconut (Niu Leka) where to buy in SW FL
« on: March 18, 2018, 11:39:23 AM »
Oops, sorry, guess I PM'd the wrong person LOL. I will send you a PM Ftmyersfruit.

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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: Fiji / Samoan Dwarf coconut (Niu Leka) where to buy in SW FL
« on: March 18, 2018, 11:32:17 AM »
Well, I talked to someone here in Florida (I have been searching high and low) and found out the reason Dave Romney didn't have an active email. The guy I talked to said he was pretty much Dr. Coconut but apparently he died so I definitely won't be able to get one from him BUT I may have a possible source and I will let you all know if it turns out. Also, I'm sending you a PM Dwfl.

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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Fiji / Samoan Dwarf coconut (Niu Leka) where to buy in SW FL
« on: March 17, 2018, 01:50:43 PM »
Hello, I came across this forum in my search. I am looking for a very specific tree. It's called a Samoan Dwarf coconut or Fiji Dwarf coconut (Niu Leka) known to be a "true" dwarf and max out at about 12-13 ft. I have read somewhere on here that there is a guy in Homestead Florida that has them but the email provided on his website is not working and I would prefer to buy from someone more local if possible (We are in Lehigh Acres, FL) or have one shipped to me. I have only been able to find the Green and Gold Malayan (usually only green) but I already have a gold. I know it will eventually get big, plus, I would like to have a true dwarf if I can find one. Let me know if you have them or can get them and the price or if you know someone that would have them that helps also. Thanks for any advice!

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