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- Q.What’s Eating My Palm? - Hi! My recently planted large red palm has some fine black things on the fronds as seen in photo. They ...
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holmes.rw on
February 19, 2022
46000 (Malaysia)Q.What’s Eating My Palm?
Hi! My recently planted large red palm has some fine black things on the fronds as seen in photo. They brush off but come back the next day. Just wondered if your experts had any ideas? I live in Malaysia and it's in the hot sun all day but planted in a grow tong - much wider than a normal pot and has had plenty of water. Perhaps too much? I can't see any insects or spots on the fronds, but they are wilting and most have been chomped at the tips. Hope you can help. Many thanks, Bob Holmes
Answered by
BushDoctor on
February 21, 2022
Certified ExpertA.It could be overwatering, perhaps, but it does appear more like insect damage.
These articles will help you with insecticides use, both, natural and synthetic:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides
This collection of articles will go over a wide range of insect pests:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects
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August 3, 2023Q.Bottle Palm Plant Was Lifted From Its Roots Due To A Storm. Can It Be Saved? What Do I Do
Bottle palm plant was lifted from its roots due to a storm. Can it be saved? What do I do to save it! Please help save BP!
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
August 7, 2023
Certified ExpertA.If there are no roots attached, it may not survive. I would still place it where it was and brace it, just to give it a try. If the roots came up with it, replant it.
These articles should help:
https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/lafayetteco/2017/09/15/storm-damage-palm-trees-care-storm/
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/bottle-palm/caring-for-bottle-palm-trees.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/palms-trees/cutting-back-a-palm-tree.htm
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September 28, 2023Q.When Will My Bottle Palm Produce Seeds?
It is about 8'tall and 7 years old.
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
September 28, 2023
Certified ExpertA.The plant has to be "really old" according to the article below. 7 years likely is not old enough.
https://www.uaex.uada.edu/yard-garden/resource-library/plant-week/ponytail-palm.aspx
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