r/palmtalk

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I planted this Bismarck approximately 3 months ago but have been struggling to keep it alive. The palm was potted at the nursery but root bound.

First pic is right after planting, the second pic is what I came home to from out of town two weeks later. I believed it was the result of inconsistent watering so I had bubblers installed and it seemed to stave off more frond death until yesterday when I discovered the spear pulled from crown rot. I washed the hole out and applied copper fungicide but not sure what else to do or if it’s pretty much a lost cause at this point. SWFL

My husband and I first moved into our home back in March and in the backyard there are 3 of these mexican fan palm trees. We also live in Houston, TX.

This one in particular recently started growing these flowery looking things and since this is the first time we’ve had a home with these in the backyard I wanted to ask if anyone has any suggestions or tips on what we should do for them. I had googled this specific plant and saw that this kind of blooming is normal and/or if we should be doing anything to help.

These palms also get full sunlight throughout the day unless it’s raining. We also have a sprinkler system that came with the house and that’s the most watering we’ve done so far.

We’ll be trying to find a local plant shop or place nearby soon to get some advice on fertilizing and taking better care of them. But in the meantime just wanted to ask here for any helpful advice! Thanks!

And they are sprouting like mad in a heated tray. What kind is it and will it survive in Vancouver BC area ?

Both clusters of my Christmas Palms had cold damage from the cold snap in Florida this past winter, some of which didn’t make it.

I took everyone’s advice to cut the stump as low the ground as possible, but now what? Is there anything else I’m supposed to do? Is there anything I should do/check for on the ones which are barely making it?

Also if helpful, located near SWFL and we’ve been in a severe drought the past few months with water restrictions to once per week.

Bottom fronds keep browning and eventually just die. I’ve been careful not to waterlog soil. If root rot should I take the whole tree out of pot to inspect? Thoughts?

After transplantation- temperature soared from 75 to 102f- since then two Palms slowly recovering- third palm not /so much but the base is green. How long do you think I should wait? It’s been two months. I’m in Southern California desert. Last photo is one palm recovering.

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I planted this palm in early February. I had a heck of a time with gnats. I tried nematodes, but that didn't work, so I added some Mosquito Bits under the rock. That helped cut WAY back on the number of these buggers.

I went on vacation and didn't water this one weekend. When I came back, the fronds were turning brown. This can't be because I missed one watering! When I got back, I bought some Miracle-Gro Indoor Plant Food hoping it might help. Following the directions on the bottle, I put two pumps in the watering can and watered the plant.

Today, when I was taking these pictures, I noticed what look like spider webs (seen here). These are in multiple areas of the plant. We have other plants in the office, and no other plants have these spider web things. I can see super tiny reddish bugs walking around in the webs (best seen here).

What is the best way to remove these bugs without injuring the plant? And how can I get it green and happy again? Is there a better fertilizer, or can the Mosquito Bits be causing the plant harm? The lady at the plant store told me to sprinkle the bits onto the soil for best gnat removal. The bits are currently sitting on top of the soil under the rocks, but I can remove these if they're harming the plant.

Unless I can remove these bugs and get it green again, this will get planted in my backyard.

Before our HOA removes these palms (Southern Spain), I wanted to get some expert opinions. Do these appear completely dead, or is there any realistic chance they could recover / be saved? I’d hate to see mature palms removed if there’s still a possibility of treatment or regrowth. Any thoughts from those with palm experience would be greatly appreciated as soon as possible! 🙏

This is our first year in this home in central Florida. New England transplants so not familiar with palms. My parents’ home has the same tree in front and my mom says hers has it too, for the first time since they moved there in 2021.

Was pleasantly surprised the other morning to discover a fantastic scent coming from the male flower of one of my Chams-it was sweet and almost had a sandalwood smell. When I returned to the palm in the same afternoon the scent was gone and the reddish brownish orange (photo 1) had given way to a more yellow and lighter orange (photo 2)...although two of the branches of the inflorescence has retained the earlier color. I only wish I had a time lapse of the event.

I’ve had this guy for 2-1/2 to 3 months now, and today and yesterday were the first days I felt comfortable leaving it outside (still brought it inside for the night and when it looked like it was going to thunderstorm), as temperatures are now hitting the 70s and 80s. For those who grow these guys in the northeast U.S or any similar climate, can you leave them outside on a consistent basis? do you have to worry about thunderstorms or other weather patterns? is it warm and humid enough? etc

Is my palm beyond repair? I've had it now 3ish year and the last two winters hit freezing with unprecedented cold temps. So many of the fronds got hit hard from the cold. Most of the fronds are brown from the frost. During the second year it was unfortunately hit with pests which is now under control. But I keep it watered weekly now more as the weather is better and fertilize every three months. Im concerned im not seeing new growth and the fronds in the center are brown from a frost this last winter. Not sure what else to do. They trunk is still strong and not soft and no smell of decay. As you can see the palm is full sun in the yard. I had to put fencing on the dirt to keep dogs from eating fertilizer (Jobos organic palm - my key lime tree loves the citrus fertilizer from them.)

I literally wrote a whole post and it didn't save.😡

Is my Pindo Palm salvageable or not? I live in Eastern NC and transplanted it last Oct. We had a lot of snow this year and ever since, I don't see it greening up.

I called myself researching and did a few treatments of Neem Oil, Fungicide, and a Borax treatment. I reached out to the NC State COOP Extension for Horticulture to see what was wrong with it and they suggested the Neem Oil because there were white spots on the trunk. I was told to prune off the browned fronds, which I did as well. This was over the last 3-4 months.

As of May, the stem is now producing no green fronds and the tips have all turned brown. The tree is wilting and still has yellowish spots on it and dry/burnt tips. I think it's dead. The stem does not come up when I tug on it so I don't think is bud rot or whatever. I still think it's dead though. I have not fertilized it because the COOP said to stop all treatments and give it time.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated. I would love for it to survive and thrive but I'm not too sure it will.

I would rather let it have a skirt on it and just let it grow naturally and let it do its own thing instead of doing this. Don’t do this, please

What would you do with the the pups that are in the middle, thin them, cut all of them out or leaves as is. An arborist trimmed the trunk and old fronds last year but didn't touch the pups. Thanks!