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Palm Problems
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We have a some large Kentias and Alexander palms located in different areas of the garden. Over the last 6 months ,the palm leaves are turning brown and looking very shabby ,almost like they are getting burnt. The palms are still growing and are getting new leaves but they soon turn brown. We have not had a lot of hot weather so I know it not burning . Any help would be appreciated |
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Greg William wrote:
Hi, We have a some large Kentias and Alexander palms located in different areas of the garden. Over the last 6 months ,the palm leaves are turning brown and looking very shabby ,almost like they are getting burnt. The palms are still growing and are getting new leaves but they soon turn brown. We have not had a lot of hot weather so I know it not burning . Any help would be appreciated Where do you live? |
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I am in Sydney
"Jonno" wrote in message u... Greg William wrote: Hi, We have a some large Kentias and Alexander palms located in different areas of the garden. Over the last 6 months ,the palm leaves are turning brown and looking very shabby ,almost like they are getting burnt. The palms are still growing and are getting new leaves but they soon turn brown. We have not had a lot of hot weather so I know it not burning . Any help would be appreciated Where do you live? |
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Greg William wrote:
I am in Sydney "Jonno" wrote in message u... Greg William wrote: Hi, We have a some large Kentias and Alexander palms located in different areas of the garden. Over the last 6 months ,the palm leaves are turning brown and looking very shabby ,almost like they are getting burnt. The palms are still growing and are getting new leaves but they soon turn brown. We have not had a lot of hot weather so I know it not burning . Any help would be appreciated Where do you live? Watering Kentias can be tricky. If your tap water is on the hard side, switch to filtered, distilled or rainwater.(A bit of overkill I would say) This shouldn't be a problem in Sydney. Allow the soil to dry out in between thorough waterings. Over watering is the most common problem with these palms. Allow the soil to dry out Over watered Kentias will get brown tips and then yellow spots on the fronds. Under watering will cause brown tips and the fronds will droop somewhat. Humidity and plant pests are rarely a problem for Kentias. Yellow tips on a Kentia palm are a generic symptom with several possible causes, not just a single cause. Kentias need bright, but indirect light. Kentias do not like their roots disturbed. Let us know how you do with these. We would all like to know... For the Alexander palms, see this link, which may relate in some way to both problems regarding nutrient deficiencies ...http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/EP119 |
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Greg William wrote:
I am in Sydney "Jonno" wrote in message u... Greg William wrote: Hi, We have a some large Kentias and Alexander palms located in different areas of the garden. Over the last 6 months ,the palm leaves are turning brown and looking very shabby ,almost like they are getting burnt. The palms are still growing and are getting new leaves but they soon turn brown. We have not had a lot of hot weather so I know it not burning . Any help would be appreciated Where do you live? Watering Kentias can be tricky. If your tap water is on the hard side, switch to filtered, distilled or rainwater.(A bit of overkill I would say) This shouldn't be a problem in Sydney. Allow the soil to dry out in between thorough waterings. Over watering is the most common problem with these palms. Over watered Kentias will get brown tips and then yellow spots on the fronds. Under watering will cause brown tips and the fronds will droop somewhat. Humidity and plant pests are rarely a problem for Kentias. Yellow tips on a Kentia palm are a generic symptom with several possible causes, not just a single cause. Kentias need bright, but indirect light. Kentias do not like their roots disturbed. Let us know how you do with these. We would all like to know... For the Alexander palms, see this link, which may relate in some way to both problems regarding nutrient deficiencies .. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/EP119 |
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g'day greg,
we ahd similar problem occur soon after we planted a largish majestic palm, it started this die back sort of growth ie.,. grew new fronds but they didn't last as long as they should. soil tests revealed that in this case we ahdn't used enough lime as in this one patch of agrden the sub soil was acid. we where able to remove the palm and redo the dolomite ammendment and the palm grew great after that. so wonder if the ph has changed around the plams? dig down around 6"s inside the drip lines to get a soil sample and get the ph tested most good nurseries do that for free. if it is the case then we hope the soil is soft so you can use a crowbar to creat holes to drop dolomite down as well as spread it around the surface and mulch over the top of it. have you also done a google for palm problems whatever? and it also may not heurt to talk to a palm nursery expert i fone will listen? On Sat, 29 Dec 2007 08:33:03 +1100, "Greg William" wrote: snipped With peace and brightest of blessings, len & bev -- "Be Content With What You Have And May You Find Serenity and Tranquillity In A World That You May Not Understand." http://www.lensgarden.com.au/ |
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