tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2430461288790146786.post1925563395793652851..comments2024-02-05T23:24:54.601-05:00Comments on DC Tropics: Schefflera delavayiDC Tropicshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18325534376342345900noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2430461288790146786.post-21001575867179919292014-01-05T13:23:14.641-05:002014-01-05T13:23:14.641-05:00I do - I handle all the curatorial responsibilitie...I do - I handle all the curatorial responsibilities - a large task if you ask me, given how we don't use labels. I used to spend a lot of time in DC, and do come down occasionally to see my folks in MD. Keeping my fingers crossed for the Trachycarpus outside - Erichttp://www.plinthetal.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2430461288790146786.post-43589203262189725242013-12-31T10:27:12.848-05:002013-12-31T10:27:12.848-05:00S. taiwaniana is the next species on my wish list!...S. taiwaniana is the next species on my wish list! Do you work at Chanticleer? I haven't been there yet, but I keep hearing good things about it and hope to get there sometime in 2014.DC Tropicshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18325534376342345900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2430461288790146786.post-28404880959550797802013-12-30T16:15:41.269-05:002013-12-30T16:15:41.269-05:00Have you tried the other species S. taiwaniana? I ...Have you tried the other species S. taiwaniana? I obtained Schefflera taiwaniana in the Pacific Northwest to trial at Chanticleer, but the plants are too small and will require another year or two before they're large enough to be trialed outdoors. Erichttp://www.plinthetal.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2430461288790146786.post-88455115233491358522013-12-30T12:14:38.718-05:002013-12-30T12:14:38.718-05:00Thanks Eric, that's very encouraging. I'l...Thanks Eric, that's very encouraging. I'll definitely post an update next year! DC Tropicshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18325534376342345900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2430461288790146786.post-56951232093220987092013-12-30T12:13:20.192-05:002013-12-30T12:13:20.192-05:00Schefflera taiwaniana is definitely on my wish lis...Schefflera taiwaniana is definitely on my wish list for next year! A couple of people have suggested it may be hardier than S. delavayi.DC Tropicshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18325534376342345900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2430461288790146786.post-59123570822469606422013-12-30T12:11:39.358-05:002013-12-30T12:11:39.358-05:00I hope to try one or two more species next year......I hope to try one or two more species next year... assuming I can find them (and the prices come down a bit!).DC Tropicshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18325534376342345900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2430461288790146786.post-2546943893531996262013-12-28T20:48:58.124-05:002013-12-28T20:48:58.124-05:00John, I have had friends of mine who grew Scheffle...John, I have had friends of mine who grew Schefflera delavayi in the suburbs of Philadelphia for the last six or so years without problems. The plants did flower, although I'm not sure if they produced seed. At Chanticleer, there is one mature plant of 3' that has come through the last several winters as well - it is in a protected spot. Schefflera delavayi is probably the hardiest species for Zone 6B to 7. Erichttp://www.plinthetal.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2430461288790146786.post-46129246080561995202013-12-17T15:22:42.397-05:002013-12-17T15:22:42.397-05:00Hey thanks for posting to my FB page so I could fi...Hey thanks for posting to my FB page so I could find your blog! We just went through a very cold period here (12.7F) and I covered both of my Schefflera (this + S. taiwaniana) because I am a wimp. They both look great, my S. delavayi has been in the ground since early spring 2013. Growth slowed a bit when I planted it but it recovered and did well over the summer. BTW I love your "sophisticated protection method" it looks a lot like mine! http://dangergarden.blogspot.com/2013/12/protection-for-plants-or-just-something.htmldanger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2430461288790146786.post-51811590008421047022013-12-16T05:35:55.081-05:002013-12-16T05:35:55.081-05:00Scheffleras are definitely pretty hot now. Kartuz...Scheffleras are definitely pretty hot now. Kartuz recently propagated Schefflera "Nova" and most of my friends that I've visited his nursery with have purchased it. It will be interesting to see how many other Scheffleras are going to be brought into cultivation in the future. Xerographicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14978832439622230018noreply@blogger.com