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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    September 28, 2015
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    It could be anything from a watering issue to low humidity or even root restriction. Here is an article that you may find helpful: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/what-causes-brown-edges-on-leaves-of-plant.htm

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    March 30, 2016
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    Though you do need male and female Date Palms for fruit production, I have not found any information about 'root mingling' for fruit to be produced.
    Here are some links with more information.
    https://hort.purdue.edu/newcrop/morton/date.html
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/date/date-palm-tree-care.htm

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    kh0001 on
    May 3, 2016
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    Could be humidity or a fungus... These articles may help you:

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

    https://hort.purdue.edu/newcrop/morton/date.html

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    roseman on
    June 1, 2016
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    It sounds indeed like a severe case of transplant shock. Assuming of course that the palm fertilizer applied was done lightly so as not to burn the roots. To treat transplant shock I mix a good root stimulator and a product called Super Thrive in the same water and water the tree, shrub, rosebush or plant with that mix the next 4 to 5 times it needs watering. The super thrive helps it deal with the shocks and stresses while the root stimulator helps the roots get going better after transplanting.

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  • Answered by
    Alisma on
    October 14, 2016
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    If the palm is in a shaded spot when it is outdoors, it may not be getting enough light, which could be slowing its growth.
    Nutritional deficiencies could also slow growth. If you are not already, begin using a fertilizer specifically intended for palms, as described in these articles:

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/date/date-palm-tree-care.htm
    http://ag.arizona.edu/pubs/garden/az1021/az1021.html

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    November 20, 2016
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    A true Date Palm is hardy in zones 8 to 11 and can only withstand temperatures down to 15 degrees F.
    You live in USDA zone 6b.

    I would verify the type of Palm that you planted.

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

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  • Answered by
    Alisma on
    March 7, 2017
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    A date palm grown outdoors should typically be watered 2-3 times a week. It may need to be watered more often than that when it is first getting established. Also, it will need less water during winter or wetter seasons and more water during summer or drought conditions. To check whether you're watering correctly, feel the soil an inch down- it should be consistently moist there, but the surface doesn't need to stay moist all the time. And yes, you should water well after fertilizing to avoid damage to the tree from salts in the fertilizer (this applies to conventional fertilizers, but not compost.)

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