need help with this Brighamia :)

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JonasKragebaer martofte, Denmark(Zone 7b) Nov 23, 2009

hi, this is my parents plant, i don't know how old it its, but its about 50 cm tall, the problem is the stem and the flowers.

is there anything i can do about the stem? or is it normal that its so thin and rangly (is that the right word? i dont know, english isn't my first language) my mother has always pulled off the leaves when they started to turn yellow, i suggested to her that she let them fall off on their own, because i had read that it makes the stem prettier on some other plants.

also the flower buds, they get about 5 mm long and then they wither, can any1 tell me how to make it flower?



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themoonhowl Prairieville, LA(Zone 9a) Nov 23, 2009

Jonas, i am not familiar with your palm, but I did find some info for care. I do hope these help you.

http://www.plantplanet.nl/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=48&Itemid=37&lang=en

http://houseplantz.net/brighamia-insignis-hawaiian-vulcan-palm/

This link is here on DG and has actual grower info from members

http://davesgarden.com/community/forums/t/665679/

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Metrosideros Keaau, HI Nov 23, 2009

Brighamia species live on sea cliffs of Kaua'i, Moloka'i, and Maui. They need a lot of sunlight.

Your plants also look badly nutrient deficient. Try giving them a high phosphorus & potassium fertilizer, with low nitrogen.

Don't pull leaves off the plant, as it is reabsorbing nutrients until it falls off.

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JonasKragebaer martofte, Denmark(Zone 7b) Nov 23, 2009

themoonhowl: thanks for the links, even tough they didn't help me :)

metrosideros: until a few months ago it had been growing in little broken pot with barely any dirt in it, when i repottet it the leaves tripled in size and stayed green for much longer before turning yellow, so i dont think i have to fertilize it quite yet.

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themoonhowl Prairieville, LA(Zone 9a) Nov 23, 2009

Jonas, so sorry the links were not of use to you. Metrosideros is very familiar with the plants of Hawai'i. You could direct specific care questions to him. I am sure he will be able to give you the info you need.

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JonasKragebaer martofte, Denmark(Zone 7b) Nov 23, 2009

it's okay, thanks for the help tough.

does any1 know what will happen if u prune it?

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themoonhowl Prairieville, LA(Zone 9a) Nov 23, 2009

Jonas, send Metrosideros a d-mail. Just click on his name and it will take you to his user page. He can answer your questions.

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JonasKragebaer martofte, Denmark(Zone 7b) Nov 23, 2009

okay :)

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Metrosideros Keaau, HI Nov 23, 2009

Do not prune it! Fertilize it.

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