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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    January 25, 2018
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    There are two likely scenarios here.

    You should fertilize the palm roughly every 4 months. If it doesn't then this could be the reason. If you already do this, then the issue may be a soil infection.

    There are a few things that can infect the soil. Some can be cured, and some cannot. Apply dolomitic lime, and wettable sulfur to the soil. This will kill off anything that can be cured.

    If this treatment does not work, then it has come to the worst case scenario. The tree will eventually be killed by the disease.

    This article will give you information on their care: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/christmas-palm/growing-christmas-palm-trees.htm

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  • Answered by
    MichiganDot on
    January 29, 2018
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    This looks like an animal is chewing them off. A nutrient deficiency is not going to lead to dropped healthy leaves. Squirrels have to chew to keep their teeth healthy so I'd think anything in the same family, like tree rats, might do the same. If you are in the US, call your state's Extension Service- every county has one- and ask about the likely suspects in your region. Some advocate wrapping a 24 inch wide band of aluminum around the trunk to stop climbers.
    It should be fertilized every 4 months with a slow-release fertilizer.

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    BushDoctor on
    February 9, 2018
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    You will want to let them fall off naturally. The only thing you can do now is wait. When you start to see new growth then you can begin to trim off the dead growth.

    Here is an article on their general care: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/christmas-palm/growing-christmas-palm-trees.htm

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    May 2, 2018
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    So sorry your new palm suffered from this damage. The palm will not regrow top fronds.

    I would have an Arborist that is familiar with palms determine if they can be separated.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/christmas-palm/growing-christmas-palm-trees.htm

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    May 3, 2018
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    This link will help you with care of an indoor Christmas Palm Tree.

    http://www.guide-to-houseplants.com/christmas-palm-tree.html
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/design/lighting/red-light-vs-blue-light.htm
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/hpgen/what-are-grow-lights.htm

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  • Answered by
    drtreelove on
    June 18, 2018
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    No it won't hurt to cut off the seed stalks.

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    drtreelove on
    August 16, 2018
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    I don't believe that removing the seed pods is significantly good or bad for the health of the palm. Removing them is mostly an issue of aesthetics and nuisance reduction.
    Cut the seed stalks close to the trunk, but don't cut into the trunk tissue.

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