why do my fronds split and then thin slivers curl up. Sorry, no photo capability online.
I can't determine an issue with this description.
These links will help you.
http://www.fao.org/docrep/006/Y4360E/y4360e0g.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/date/date-palm-tree-care.htm
I planted 8 1 gallon Robelini date palms about 6 years ago. They have been doing fine and are healthy looking but they started falling over about 2 years ago. The first one was still very small and I replaced it with a new one about 2 years ago, the new 2 stemed one was doing fine until about 6 months ago when one of the 2 just fell over, it looked very healthy so I staked it and about 1 month later the other of the 2 fell over. I staked that one also and they both look healthy but they aren't any stronger at the root than they were when I first staked them. Now it seems that all of them have either fallen over fully or have bent over enough to look bad, although they all look very healthy. Is there a fungus or bacteria that could be causing this?
I would suggest having the palms inspected by a qualified Palm Arborist.
Soil should be checked to make sure they can support the growth of the palms.
What would cause a date palm tree to have numerous brown palms throughout the inside of the palm?
The most common issue with a Date Palm is a potassium deficiency. Fronds will yellow then turn brown and drop off.
This can be easily remedied with a fertilizer formulated for Palms. Look for a 8-2-12 or 8-0-12.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/date/date-palm-tree-care.htm
Please look at the attached pictures, leaves are turning yellow. Is it a disease or absence of some minerals? Thank you in advance. Gönül Taşkın
It could be a nutrient issue or more serious disease issues. It will take a closer inspection and some research. These links will help you get started.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/st441
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/palms-trees/lethal-yellowing-disease.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/palms-trees/palm-tree-fusarium-wilt.htm
I live in Central Australia - Alice Springs. I have several true date palms which have produced beautiful date crops for many years. However, one palm is very infested now with white scale which has covered all the fronds right down to the base of the heart. The heart fronds are now flopping over to one side. There are still healthy looking suckers at the base of the tree but I fear the tree is too sick to recover - do you have any experience and advice for this condition? I need to decide quickly if the tree is worth treating or if the probability is that it will most likely die. I would be very grateful for any information. Best Regards, Pip McManus
Typically with a scale infestation of that size, you are looking at an issue that goes beyond the scale. Scale tends to be attracted to plants that are already weakened.
It is hard to say if the tree is salvageable. I would look to see if you can spot any other issues with the tree, perhaps something root related?
I've grown Date pips into palms. They are about 4" tall. How do I care for them, please?
Date Palms can get quite large, and may be unsuited for container once it starts to mature. Up until then it is completely possible to care for them this way. The most important thing will be that it receives as much light at possible. Put it in a window that gets bright sun all day, or most of the day. Here is an article that will help you in general care of the palm: https:https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/date/date-palm-tree-care.htm
If date fruits are about to ripe and it rains then can fruits be damaged due to rains ? I am going to plant about 500 trees in Gujarat (India) so there is sometime premonsoon rain so pls can I be given right answer ?
According to the following article, rain during the flowering and ripening times can damage date fruits. It seems that the most serious damage happens when rain comes when the date is about to ripen, or is on the trees ready to harvest (rutab and tamar stages).
http://www.fao.org/docrep/006/y4360e/y4360e08.htm
Contacting a local extension agent or an agricultural college/university in your area is also a good idea. Many universities have outreach programs for farmers.