Torsten Posted May 11, 2002 Yes, i just got a few Areca catechu seedlings. not sure if this will be a regular thing, but anyway, there are 20 available for the time being at $10 each (plus express shipping). Seedlings shipped bare rooted. I should just point out that there are a few new things in the webstore this month. Check the 'new stuff' page for details. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tripp'n Posted May 11, 2002 Yes please, I'll take one, Or maybe two. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew Posted May 12, 2002 Hi Tripp,n Did you know you can buy betelnut,sliced, whole or crushed,betel leaves and lime paste to go with it in the asian supermarket in Victoria st.,across the road from Bourbon Street. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tripitaka Posted May 12, 2002 Yes please, could you put me on the list for two, having some cash flow dramas at the moment but will be able to settle with you in the nex fortnight, until then keep them well! Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tripitaka Posted May 15, 2002 Torsten, just thinking of the palms, do you need male & female to produce the betel nut, Have been reading of date palms, some interesting information surfaced regarding the female craving for male attention there are even reports of the palms in question leaning towards any males that may be present. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Torsten Posted May 16, 2002 haven't seen anythign about their sexuality. my books don't mention it. will look in depth though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tripp'n Posted May 16, 2002 Hi, In the "Species Data", To the left, It says, "The flowers are on the branching spandix. Female occurs solitarily at the base, The male is small, White and fragrent and SURROUNDS the solitary female". Wouldn't this mean that you only need the one to produce fruits?. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Torsten Posted May 18, 2002 I should read the SAB site more often Yes, tripp'n you're right. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tripitaka Posted May 19, 2002 second that, thanks for the eye work tripp'n Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pyrotek Posted May 22, 2002 any left torsten? what size aare they? may be intrested in 2 pyrotek Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darklight Posted May 22, 2002 Pyro! Great to see you back here! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Dunkel Posted May 22, 2002 Are you getting in the more cold tollerant Areca's as well? E D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Torsten Posted May 23, 2002 Pyro - Nice to see you back!! Yes, I still have a few and will probably get some more in. They are about 20-30cm and 1.5 -2 leaf stage. I even have some with zero leaves if required. Ed - Probably won't get the others until I head up to cairns, which I keep putting off It's getting cold around here though so Cairns is looking more and more enticing. You got one in your lot anyway. Is it there yet (if not email me please)?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pyrotek Posted May 23, 2002 thanks , no propbs with shipping them? i prolly end up gettign 2x as soonas i get some $ sould be good i let you know when that happens Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Torsten Posted May 23, 2002 they travel just fine. make sure to pot them up straight away though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest reville Posted May 24, 2002 And watch out for the cold i used to have 2 but they croaked in winter. Ill be interesed when someone offers A triandra and A Vestitia (spelling?) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waterdragon Posted May 24, 2002 torsten - not sure how these are propogated but if you're in cairns try rustys markets (still there?gem?fractal?) the nuts used to be available there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
psycho0 Posted June 4, 2002 if there are any left i would like to buy one? thanx in advance aaron Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fractalhead Posted June 5, 2002 yes. good old rusty's. you can still always find the gummy old islander ladies selling and chewing their betel nuts, betel pepper and lime. I bought a pile of nice viable looking nuts from there to propagate for torsten but left cairns before i finished fermenting the husks off so i could plant them. I'm in perth now waterdragon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gem Posted June 6, 2002 Originally posted by waterdragon:torsten - not sure how these are propogated but if you're in cairns try rustys markets (still there?gem?fractal?) the nuts used to be available there. Yup, still here - been busy for a few days. You have an excellent recall WD - one can easily buy the nuts plus lime at Rustys (I couldn't bring myself to chew them though). I also used to (may still have) access to bucketloads of freshly dropped seeds from a mature palm. Prolly. Meant to post that ages ago if anyone was interested. Bloody marshmallow brain... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gem Posted June 6, 2002 Fuck it, just posted that, *then* read Fractalhead's post so a bit redundant... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spikey Posted June 6, 2002 i want some viable nuts if someone can send let me know spike Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
psycho0 Posted June 6, 2002 so there are no palms left? what a bummer! if there is i would like to put my name down for 2 thanx aaron [This message has been edited by psycho0 (edited 06 June 2002).] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fractalhead Posted June 6, 2002 A betel nut or two made the bus ride home from cairns to the northern beaches a lot more bearable (went a lot quicker) i remember... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Torsten Posted June 7, 2002 yep, there are plenty left... ie, I got some new ones in Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
