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  • Answered by
    Heather on
    January 18, 2015
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    It looks like the tips are browning, which also could be the edges browning and falling off. As they are newly planted, the usual culprit for this is under watering.

    I would recommend increasing water to the plants. This article will outline water needs for newly planted trees:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/watering-newly-planted-tree.htm

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  • Answered by
    shelley on
    April 4, 2015
    Certified Expert
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    Yes, pygmy date palms can definitely be grown as indoor plants. Bright indirect sunlight (preferably from an east facing window with morning sun) will help it thrive. Plant it in moist, fertile and well-draining soil. Be careful not to over-water.

    For more information on the pygmy date palm, please visit the following link:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/pygmy-palm/grow-pygmy-palm-trees.htm

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  • Answered by
    shelley on
    April 17, 2015
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    I am going to lean on the side of over-watering. Date palms rarely need to be watered and prefer dry soil - excess moisture can inhibit growth.

    For more information on date palms, please visit the link below:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/date/date-palm-tree-care.htm

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  • Answered by
    shelley on
    May 2, 2015
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    Without its crown, I am afraid your tree is in palm tree heaven. The crown will not grow back nor will the tree branch.

    What kind of date palm is it - is it a canary island? is there any sign of rot on the inside of the trunk? Sudden crown drop on date palms can be due to a deadly disease that is fungal (Thielaviopsis paradoxa) in nature. I have read that drought stress can make palms more vulnerable to infection. For more information on this disease that eats away palms at their core, go here:
    http://www.ipm.ucdavis.edu/PMG/PESTNOTES/pn74148.html#SUDDEN

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    June 8, 2015
    A.

    Your Date Palm can benefit from some good nutrient support.

    Here is a link that can help you with that.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/date/date-palm-tree-care.htm

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    June 28, 2015
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    I have not been able to find specifics on growing a Date Palm seed.

    Here are a couple of articles that have more information.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/date/date-palm-tree-care.htm

    http://www.asu.edu/fm/documents/arboretum/DatePalm_DateGardening.pdf

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    August 26, 2015
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    Though your zone and growing conditions meet many of the needs of a Date Palm, the rainy seasons would likely be to much for the Palm.

    Here is a link with great information. You can access your location and weather conditions.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/date/date-palm-tree-care.htm

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