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Tropical Fruit Buy, Sell & Trade / Re: Garcinia seedling
« on: April 02, 2018, 05:37:37 PM »
Quote from: Orkine on April 01, 2018, 05:34:26 PM
Luc's (mexican), Lemon drop mangosteen (Intermedia??)
Or any other you can talk me into.

SO I plant and love mangos.  I am trying atemoya and recently got interested in Garcinia (stuff I read on the forum).
I should be getting some seeds soon curtsy a generous forum member.  I am interested in getting a seedling or two though and Luc's is talked about a lot, also lemon drop.

So does anyone, preferably in Florida have seedlings to sell or trade?

PM me.

Have both Lucs and Achachairu for sale in 3gal in Florida. West coast of FL though. I see you're in Jupiter

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Tropical Fruit Buy, Sell & Trade / Re: Orange sherbet in South FL
« on: March 26, 2018, 08:20:47 PM »
Zill planned to release some at some point this year. Haven't released them yet

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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: Fiji / Samoan Dwarf coconut (Niu Leka) where to buy in SW FL
« 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

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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: Fiji / Samoan Dwarf coconut (Niu Leka) where to buy in SW FL
« on: March 25, 2018, 05:33:07 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

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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: Where can I find an Achacha tree, also a sapote recommendation???
« on: March 20, 2018, 09:23:57 PM »
Quote from: j-grow on March 20, 2018, 07:41:04 PM
What is the name of the fort Myers nursery?  Or is that the name?

I would like to get one of these

Top Tropicals... They ship too if you didn't want to drive from Merritt?

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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: Where can I find an Achacha tree, also a sapote recommendation???
« on: March 20, 2018, 10:48:33 AM »
Quote from: Coach62 on March 19, 2018, 08:16:54 AM
Quote from: WGphil on March 17, 2018, 10:27:52 AM
Hawaiian tropical plant nursery

Ship to all 50

Went to order, the site shows they are back-ordered for now.  Bummer.  The Fort Myers nursery shows in stock, but they are so EXPENSIVE there.  A friggin' seedling is $90.00 picked up.  25 gallon trees are $375.00 (these are generic prices, they do NOT have the Achacha showing in any size larger than seedling).  I'm used to paying $250.00

Are you looking at their listed container size available? I saw the plants they have for sale. They aren't what I would consider Seedlings  they are in 3gal. You should get going on starting some as you won't find a 25gal. Get some seeds and in a couple years they will be at the size of the 3gal

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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: Fiji / Samoan Dwarf coconut (Niu Leka) where to buy in SW FL
« on: March 18, 2018, 04:34:11 PM »
Quote from: KarenRei on March 18, 2018, 03:40:50 PM
While we're on the topic of Fiji Dwarf coconuts... I have one in a large rain barrel that's developed what appears to be a potassium (and possibly magnesium, but at least potassium) deficiency - yellowing of older leaves, central vein and extreme edges remain green, then the leaflets begin to wither from their tips.  How long after potassium fertilization should the chlorosis stop spreading on older fronds?  Should symptoms stop spreading essentially immediately, or is there a delay of days / weeks before you see the effect?

More likely to see the improvement in new/emergent fronds. Could be that they're in Iceland. Do you still have it indoors?

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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: Fiji / Samoan Dwarf coconut (Niu Leka) where to buy in SW FL
« on: March 17, 2018, 06:34:02 PM »
Quote from: bradflorida on March 17, 2018, 05:18:03 PM
Fruitscapes on Pine Island has had them. 

Fiji dwarf will exceed 12-13 feet.  Dave Romney’s trees were 20 years old when I visited  his farm in Homestead a few years ago. They had approximately 10 feet of trunk and then the fronds were of course taller than that above it. They do not stay at ace short height it’s just that they grow a lot slower than the Malayan coconuts we typically see here in South Florida.

Brad

Not for a while now. Source was the aforementioned guy in homestead

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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: Fiji / Samoan Dwarf coconut (Niu Leka) where to buy in SW FL
« on: March 17, 2018, 03:56:52 PM »
Quote from: Minicoconut 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!

Guy in homestead fell off a cliff. Well not literally but won't be getting them from him anymore. Chapman field still has fruiting Fiji dwarf coconut palms but I hear they are getting shut down.

The Fiji dwarfs will likely be hard to source until somebody else fruits them and propagates for sale.

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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: Best of the New Zill Mangos (Truly Tropical)
« on: March 17, 2018, 03:51:43 PM »
Quote from: j-grow on March 17, 2018, 12:14:00 PM
That's a bummer ....... I'm heading back down there Wednesday to get 30 more trees ...... not sure what I will end up with ...... obviously I can only buy what they have available.

After these 30 go in the ground I won't be planting any more mango until after the barns go up ( July/august completion ) ....... wonder if I should buy trees now for later and just keep them in pots until I'm ready? ........ sounds like it will be even slimmer picking if I wait

If you want them this year get them while you can

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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: Any drawback to Maha chanok?
« on: March 10, 2018, 07:08:34 PM »
I have been seeing quite a few people report MC as bland tasting with little flavor complexity. I agree with Cookie Monster, it is a great mango and one of my favorites when eaten at the right stage (before "fully ripe") just the same as I like my Nam doc mai. Eaten at the proper stage it is complex and sweet and tart.

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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: Relative size between six mango varieties
« on: March 06, 2018, 08:19:29 PM »
Cotton Candy has been upright and semi vigorous here although not quite as vigorous as Sweet Tart

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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: Best of the New Zill Mangos
« on: March 01, 2018, 06:06:44 PM »
I think Juliette is a great mango from the somewhat recent releases that are not much talked about.

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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: What Seeds to bring back from the Philippines
« on: February 27, 2018, 12:22:04 AM »
Santol, although not sure if any will be in season...

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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: Least Colorful Mangos
« on: February 16, 2018, 07:04:28 PM »
Alampur Baneshan

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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: Orange Essence Mango AKA 40-33
« on: February 15, 2018, 05:29:06 PM »
2nd year of very clean Orange Essence trees here. I'll probabaly be plucking baby mangos off them again this year. Might let one of them hold on to one if it wants to... tempting 

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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: Pics from the garden
« on: February 11, 2018, 01:29:17 PM »
Yes, that is Achachairu. Great pics Rob and nice plants... thanks for sharing

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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: can you ID this garcinia?
« on: February 10, 2018, 07:39:00 PM »
Quote from: huertasurbanas on February 10, 2018, 06:29:44 PM
Quote from: dwfl on February 07, 2018, 04:30:47 PM
Quote from: huertasurbanas on February 07, 2018, 08:47:28 AM
Quote from: dwfl on February 06, 2018, 09:15:48 PM
Seller was probably right. You'll find out when it fruits  ;)


Ok, but what are the differences betweet achachairu fruit and pacurí fruit?

Besides obvious differences in the fruit, there are differences in new growth, leaves, ends/tips of branches are slightly different as well. When you have new growth pushing out from the tips take photos and post it here. That will help

Hi, I found photos from september 2015:









Nice pics. Even more positive it's not Achachairu now!

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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: Pics from the garden
« on: February 08, 2018, 10:02:22 AM »
Seashore mangosteen can still set some fruit on their own but smaller fruit than usual and without fully developed seed. I know of one lone tree (female?) that does this in Naples FL.

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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: can you ID this garcinia?
« on: February 07, 2018, 04:30:47 PM »
Quote from: huertasurbanas on February 07, 2018, 08:47:28 AM
Quote from: dwfl on February 06, 2018, 09:15:48 PM
Seller was probably right. You'll find out when it fruits  ;)


Ok, but what are the differences betweet achachairu fruit and pacurí fruit?

Besides obvious differences in the fruit, there are differences in new growth, leaves, ends/tips of branches are slightly different as well. When you have new growth pushing out from the tips take photos and post it here. That will help

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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: can you ID this garcinia?
« on: February 06, 2018, 09:15:48 PM »
Seller was probably right. You'll find out when it fruits  ;)

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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: can you ID this garcinia?
« on: February 05, 2018, 10:03:02 PM »
Not Achachairu. Stems/tips and leaves are different

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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: And another one ...
« on: January 12, 2018, 11:40:53 PM »
Definitely a pouteria... Did you remember planting any cinnamon apple seeds Luc?

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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: And another one ...
« on: January 12, 2018, 10:37:43 PM »
Looks like an abiu seedling Luc

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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: Cleanup after the freeze in Orlando area
« on: January 10, 2018, 12:13:41 AM »
Just FYI - looks like Monday morning January 15 is going to be cold


and Thursday morning January 18 is going to reeeeeally cold. Definitely not out of the woods yet, especially up there


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