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  • Answered by
    drtreelove on
    September 22, 2018
    A.

    Possible "Gandoderma Butt Rot"

    https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/pp100

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    October 5, 2018
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    This appears to be no cause for concern, but if you are still concerned that the soil may be infected, then you can use some wettable sulfur around the tree to help.

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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    November 18, 2018
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    Yes, you can cut them off. They will fall off naturally, and it will take some time, but cutting them off will not pose any harm. You may even take an extra measure and wipe the cut spots with peroxide to be sure that an infection does not set in. Otherwise, there will be no issue cutting them off.

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    December 6, 2018
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    Eventually, these will clean themselves, but there will be no harm in removing them yourself at any time you wish.

    Here is an article on the care of these palms: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/foxtail-palm/foxtail-palm-tree.htm

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  • Answered by
    drtreelove on
    January 29, 2019
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    Foxtail palms should do well in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 11 with good soil and water management.

    But Homoassa Florida is not Zone 11, but Zone 9a (down to 20F possible) which is too cold for foxtail palm.

    How about coconut palm or ponytail palm?

    http://www.florida-palm-trees.com/ponytail-palm-tree/

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/foxtail-palm/foxtail-palm-tree.htm

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    March 3, 2019
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    This can have a few causes. If there has been a little cooler than normal lately, then this could be the reason. If this is not the case, Then I would apply a fertilizer meant for palms. A google search will take you to many options.

    This article will give you more information on the care of these: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/foxtail-palm/foxtail-palm-tree.htm

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