What's your question? Ask

Bismarck Palm

Q.I bought a Bismarckia nobilis. It seemed blue green when purchased now it’s definitely green, not the blue I wanted .

Zone 33483 | Anonymous added on June 13, 2020 | Answered

Can I add something, a nutrient to the container to help it go back to blue?
It’s on an open balcony facing west in Florida , but doing well otherwise ..

A.Answers to this queston: Add Answer
GKH_Susan
Certified GKH Gardening Expert
Answered on June 15, 2020

They are normally silvery green, but yours doesn't look that color either. They need the nutrients potassium, magnesium and boron, so a soil test may be in order. These plants can grow up to 60 feet if planted.

Read more at:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/bismarck-palm/growing-bismarck-palms.htm

Was this answer useful?
00

Log in or sign up to help answer this question.

Did you find this helpful? Share it with your friends!

You must be logged into your account to answer a question.

If you don't have an account sign up for an account now.

Looking for more?
here are more questions about...
Bismarck Palm
Join Us - Sign up to get all the latest gardening tips!

Do you know a lot about gardening?
Become a GKH Gardening Expert

OK