Glimpse of The Book Propagation of palms Palms are unique among woody ornamental plants. With exception to suckering palms, such as Rhapis excelsa, some species of Chamaedorea, economic palm Phoenix dactylifera etc., which are propagated by division method, all other palm species are propagated from seeds. For nursery trade, seed germination… Collection of palm seeds Seeds may be collected from local sources such as from the gardens, parks or other known semi wild sources or purchased from seed dealers. Locally collected seeds always remain fresh and their degree of maturity and quantity are usually known by the collector. With a few exceptions palm seeds should be collected… Viability of palm seeds Viability of palm seeds can vary among trees of the same species, and from year to year from the same tree. Ripeness of the seeds or the storage methods used can directly influence the ultimate germination percentage. Seeds of Borassoid palms, Latania, Borassus, Hyphaene generally remain more viable... pre page next page # Getting familiar with the book # Introduction # Why palms becoming popular # Propagation of palms # Collection of palm seeds # Viability of palm seeds # Water proof labeling # Cleaning of palm seeds # Pre-treatment for germination # Process of germination # Preparation of seed beds # Germinating media # Protection of seeds during germination process # Palm seeds requiring special germinating conditions # Germinating conditions # Process of excavating seedlings for potting # Propagation by division # Type of potting mix for seedlings # Fertilizing young palm seedlings # Selection of pots or bags for potting palm seedling # Positioning seedlings per shade/sun requirements # Transplantation of palms # A-Z Palm description with Images & pronunciation # Categorization of palms