I have an areca palm and one stem is brown and dying;from the base up. I don't want to lose the whole thing. I'm new at this. Can I cut that whole part off? Should I fertilize? Please help! Thank you!
Cut off the dead stem. If you missed the spring feeding, go ahead and fertilize. Make sure you are not overwatering the plant. Examine the rest of the stems for insects. Mealybugs, scale, and mites are common pests.
Here is care information:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/areca-palm/growing-areca-palm-indoors.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/palms/sticky-palm-tree-leaves-treatment-for-palm-scale.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/mealybugs-control.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/spider-mite-treatment.htm
At first the soil was dry and the leaves were brown so I had cut the brown leaves and decided I needed to water more and moved the plant outside onto the balcony as it was first in the living room. As I began watering more i noticed the water pouring out of the draining plate and after doing research realised it’s because the soil was very dry after a while that problem stopped and now the leaves have started turning yellow and it can’t be due to under watering I think the top surface of the soil is dry.
Yellow leaves are often from overwatering or underwatering. It can also indicate a nutrient deficiency, especially in palms. Are you fertilizing? These articles should help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/plant-leaves-turn-yellow.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/palms-trees/how-to-fertilize-palm-trees.htm
Hi, Is this an Areca palm ? But the most important question : how can I get rid of those sticky insects (?) They disappear when the plant has been outside when it rains, after a few weeks inside home, the plant gets back those sticky things. Tnx an have a nice and save new year. Fe
It could be! That or a closely related species. They all have similar care, though.
As far as your insect problem... That is scale. Scale is quite difficult to get rid of. You must remove anything that you can by hand, first, since they seal themselves to your plant. This renders chemical treatment ineffective until you break that seal. Once you do that, you can treat with the insecticide of your choice.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/what-is-armored-scale.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/control-plant-scale.htm
Tissue paper feeling leaves on palm. Not sure if it’s normal but I notice a couple stalks are turning brown. Came with a few brown spots on random leaves. Not sure what is wrong. I have full spectrum grow lights on 9 hrs a day. Water when top inche or so is dry. Must a few times a day. It’s in a self watering pit which I may change to just pebbles under the pot. Not sure what the normal leaf texture is but these seem papery. Not brittle like a dead leaf. Any help is appreciated. Thanks
I believe it's getting too much water. During the fall and winter, you can let it dry out a bit between waterings. In spring and summer you can keep it slightly moist, but not saturated. I have found from experience, it's better to err on the side of too little water, than too much. You can cut back the misting to once a week. Also, it needs bright, indirect light, such as from a south or west window, but not direct sun. Direct sun will turn the leaves yellowish green. Yours looks like it is in front of a glass door, but you say it is also under lights. It may be getting some direct sun in front of the door.
I also would remove the brown stalks. Here is more care information:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/areca-palm/growing-areca-palm-indoors.htm
Hi guys, got an issue with my dypsis lutescens. Leaves are slightly drooping and some have started to get a yellow tinge. Water schedule has always been under control, soil remains mostly moist. Roots seem fine, no mushy ones only dried right at the end coming out from soil, but has been this way for as long ad I can remember and have had the plant over 2 years now. I can seem some strange very small white bits on bottom of soil when removed from pot; photo has been marked to show this. Any advice would be great!
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You don't mention what feeding schedule you have, but it could have much to do with this, and the watering.
Feeding should be done once or twice per year, at the least. An all purpose at half strength is most preferable.
Overwatering could be another factor. These need time to dry out, slightly, between waterings. I would be sure to allow the soil to dry out enough to see on top. With proper drainage, this should allow the bottom to dry enough to stave off infections.
It seems, also, that it is time to transplant into a, very slightly, larger pot. I would only go an inch or 2 larger on all sides.
This article will help with the care of the plant:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/areca-palm/growing-areca-palm-indoors.htm
Theoretically, yes. They could remove a significant portion of the chlorine gasses present, given that they are well kept and healthy! If they are overwatered, underwatered, or in any form, unhealthy, then they will not perform as well as a purifier will.
This article will provide a range of options that you could use in this situation:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/hpgen/air-purifying-houseplants.htm
I have had this plant for 7 years. It was in a mixed planter. I have repotted it twice but not for about 3 years. No change in location- east window with filtered light in AM. Watered once weekly.
HELLO, MINE ALSO LOOKED ABIT ROUGH, BUT I ADMIT I FORGOT HER IN THE GARDEN SO THE LETHEY WILL REGROW, WISH I COULD GIVE MORE.
.LEAVES WERE BURNT WEI CUT SOME BACK HOPING SHE WILL REGROW. HOPE YOU FIND A SOLUTION
JACK