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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    May 4, 2014
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    There is not much you can do to fix this issue. You could try root pruning the tree to remove the problem roots and resetting the bricks, but this could kill the tree and, if it does not, it would likely only be a temporary fix until it grew new roots in that direction. That is about all you can do other than to remove the tree or redo the brick around the tree to accommodate the roots.

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    June 12, 2015
    A.

    It is probably powdery mildew. You can treat it with either a chemical fungicide or neem oil. Both should be available at any store that sells gardening supplies. This article will help:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/disease/powdery-mildew-homemade-and-organic-remedies.htm

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    June 12, 2015
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    The healthier the plant the less leaves will shed, but some will naturally occur.
    There would be no chemical treatment.

    Here is a link to refresh the care needed.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/fan-palm/growing-fan-palm-indoors.htm

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    August 31, 2015
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    Your palm will need at least 4 hours of good direct sunlight.
    You can use a grow light and I would use the grow light for at least 6 hours a day. You may need to adjust this if the plant show signs of stress.
    Here is a link with good growing information.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/fan-palm/growing-fan-palm-indoors.htm

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  • Answered by
    shelley on
    November 14, 2015
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    Here is an article that discusses how to take care of an indoor fan palm:

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/fan-palm/growing-fan-palm-indoors.htm

    And, yes, your plant would benefit from a rotation to give the entire plant equal time to the most intense light. And, so long as your plant gets at least four hours of direct sunlight daily, I do not think a grow light would be necessary.

    Happy gardening!

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    August 20, 2018
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    Fan Flower would likely work in this application.
    These links have more information.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/fan-flower/caring-for-fan-flowers.htm

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/gardening-by-zone/zone-5/common-zone-5-annuals.htm

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  • Answered by
    GKH_Susan on
    May 5, 2020
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    It sounds like your palm is outside, so I'm guessing it is a hardy fan palm which narrows the choices. You may want to remove the stem that has loosened. Check the growing conditions mentioned in this article to be sure it's getting what it needs:

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/fan-palm/growing-mediterranean-fan-palms.htm

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