I see a few tiny ghost ants in and around the hollow space that runs halfway up on one side. The other 2 trunks are fine. All 3 appear otherwise healthy, producing lots of fruit(maybe too much), and dropping fronds on a regular basis. This is in this spot for 4+ years, bought as a field plant, continued growing well to about 20 feet so far. I can send photos. I appreciate your advice. Thanks.
Planting in "groves" like this can cause competition for nutrients and water. Tears indicate lack of water. Did you have some unexpected cold weather last winter that could have caused the cracking? Trees that are marginally hardy can crack due to temperature fluctuations.
You might give your local extension agent a call and see if these symptoms are common in your area.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/christmas-palm/growing-christmas-palm-trees.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/cracking-tree-trunks.htm
I have six try Christmas palms and just over the past few days several of the fronds on on several of them started drooping, some were even split at the trunk. It's almost as if they are too heavy. We have not had any severe wind. I removed a few as. they were blocking light on some orchids and air plants I'm growing. I did read another question about this but I did not understand why this is happening. Other than that, the palms look healthy. I fertilized this spring with Lesco 13.3.13. Any suggestions? Thank you.
Unfortunately, your photos did not come through. Cracking in the trunk can indicate infection, or uneven watering, or both! Without seeing photos it would be hard to say, though.
They are very susceptible to a wide range of infections. Starting with a copper fungicide will be good. This article will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/what-is-copper-fungicide.htm
I have a potted Christmas palm that is about 15 years old and it has never produced flowers. It otherwise seems healthy producing a few new branches each year. I live in Chicago and it is outside during the summer and inside when the weather gets below about 45 degrees. I've been hoping to get it to flower and produce seeds before it gets too large for the house so I can start over. Any suggestions to get it to flower?
Poor soil nutrition will be the primary cause for lack of flowering, here. I would feed it, roughly, every four months with a fertilizer meant for palms.
This article will help you to care for them:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/christmas-palm/growing-christmas-palm-trees.htm
I want to plant Christmas palms in line outside my yard. However I have a space of 2m and the electricity lines are running just above that space. please advise on what I should do. Your response will be highly appreciated. This is my email address - kulsummitha10@gmail.com
I would contact your local authorities regarding laws on planting near power lines. This is something that can vary from place to place.
The last few weeks I’ve noticed leaves browning on my Christmas Palm. There is still new growth. Today I noticed seed pods are wilting. What is that sign of. Not enough water or to much
Unfortunately, your photos did not come through. Usually, if you question whether it is enough or too much water- it will be too much.
It is more common for one to give a plant a little too much water than it is for one to give a plant too little water, unfortunately. It is very important to make sure that the soil has a chance to dry out, very thoroughly, to about 4 to 6 inches between waterings.
This can be tested with a meter. Here is an article that will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/testing-moisture-in-plants.htm
Here is an article that will help you with the care of the tree:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/christmas-palm/growing-christmas-palm-trees.htm
ot sure why Is not getting enough water?? I did use palm fertilizer and they are both getting new shoots. but the one every frond is frayed and brown just at the tips, and I don't want it to die
This article gives some ideas for fraying tips. There are many reasons; see which one fits your situation.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/palms-trees/fraying-shedding-palm-fronds.htm
One of the trunks on my Christmas Palm was damaged by some sort of insect. All the fronds turned brown on that trunk and fell off. Now it’s just the stump. The top of the stump is very hard and crusty. I’m not sure if I should leave it in hopes that it will produce new growth or remove it. I don’t want the other trunks to die. There are 3 including the damaged one. Please advise. Thank you
Since there is often competition for nutrients with multi trunks, it might be wise to go ahead and remove the trunk.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/palms-trees/fraying-shedding-palm-fronds.htm
https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/plants/trees-and-shrubs/palms-and-cycads/christmas-palm.html