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Yes, Lori...these trees grow very large here...about 200 feet/61 meters tall, however, they can be very messy trees. My tree is about 80 feet/ 25 meters tall.

It is a very symmetrical tree that's very beautiful when planted on a very large lot or in a park.

This tree is very widely grown at the lower elevations of California.

Snow...highly unlikely. LOL There's never been a recorded snow fall in Downtown San Diego. That's after over 150 years of weather recording.

Thanks. Yes, it was perfect!

Terratoonie,

This tree species is native to the tropical rain forest of Northeastern Queensland, Australia. Actually, where Marguerite lives. They do require a lot of water to look good. The water table where these trees are planted is probably pretty high...San Diego Bay is on the other side of this building on the right. There's also sprinkler systems in all or most plants around San Diego...or very little plants or trees would grow.

Terratoonie,

Thanks...this is a close up of the large blooming plant I posted a few weeks back.

Terratoonie,

Dracaena marginata would literally melt if the temperature went below 35 degrees F/ 2 degrees C.

Chamaedorea micropadix is one of the hardiest of the Chamaedorea species. It is also one of the easiest...besides Chamaedorea radicalis to grow and will tolerate quite a bit of sun for a Chamaedorea.
Their leaves are widely used in floral arrangements because they last a long time and have a shiny leaf-let.

Thanks all for the comments!

Terratoonie:

You are officially my new best friend...23 years old -- Oh, how I wish! Thank you for the incredibly sweet compliment!

Pottygardener:

Happy New Year to you. Thanks for the comment!

GT:

It is a good thing for the African Violets to rest for a couple of months...most flowering plants, trees like a resting period to rejuvenate.

GT:

Pretty amazing!

Marguerite,

Does this plant have small spines on the sides of the leaves?

We can grow sunflowers in the Winter here...just wanted to rub it in. LOL.

Christmas card perfect...it is beautiful, however, looks very cold.

Pf:

It looks like a mansion! Beautiful!

Pf:

You have a very nice well-maintained garden and house.

Amy, I disagree with you...maybe that's normal for people who live where the temperature goes down to -20 degrees F / -28 degrees C. LOL!!!

Pink floyd, I really enjoyed seeing the very funny photos and reading the hilarious comments. I give you a lot of credit for posting these pics...It was difficult enough just deciding to post the pic of me in front of Downtown San Diego... as I'm very self-conscious of myself in photos.

Seriously though, you and your wife are a very handsome couple.

Sandra,

Do you sell these plants? I ask, because it looks like a nursery.

GT:

Does your African Violets bloom all year in it's setting? You're plants always look so healthy.

GT:

This is very impressive! Generally most Philodendron species only bloom well when they are grown outside in the ground! You truly have a green thumb!

Yes, they've been in the Nursery trade for many, many years. They're also very easy to grow and live for a long time. I've had some in my yard for almost 5 years. I just cut them back every so often...this rejuvenates them and I take cutting and plant them as temporary fillers.

Gardengem,

Happy New Year! It seems you had a nice warm Christmas and New Year.
The warm weather is good for all those tropical plants. It keeps them growing well throughout Winter.

Gardengem,

Do you know the name of this plant...it looks so familiar to me.

Wow! What a beautiful last sunset of the year!

Hywel,

That's one beautifully, healthy looking Calathea zebrina - Zebra Calathea! It definitely like where it located.

Pink floyd,

I can't even imagine how cold -20 degrees F (-28 degrees C) feels like. I've never felt a temperature below 20 degree F (-6 degrees C ) in my life.

I do agree with you 100 percent though...about being appalled how rude people can be on some garden websites. I've experienced it many times myself. For me, these garden websites are about fun, sharing and learning what other people are growing in different parts of the World.

I hope it warms up for you soon!

Take care,
D

Pink floyd:

I hope the lil white blankie helps protect them!

Milky,

You have very adorable grandchildren! It looks like a lot of fun!

Milky,

You have very adorable grandchildren! It looks like a lot of fun!