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  • Answered by
    kh0001 on
    September 1, 2016
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    Yellow leaves are a sure sign of overwatering or poor lighting conditions, so at this point there's really nothing that can be done except to repot the plant into fresh (dry) soil and not water it as much. It might help to plant it in a pot with some drainage holes in it (and then put a saucer or plate or some type of dish underneath it) or line the bottom with loose stones. Once it stabilizes you should see it perk back up again and you can water it minimally going forward. Depending on the type of plant it is, it may only need water once a week or even less.

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    September 8, 2016
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    Your plant may be adjusting to the change in environment and lighting change.
    This article will help refresh you on the care requirements.

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

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    November 13, 2016
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    You likely have a pest infestation and the sticky substance is the residue of the pests; called Honeydew.

    Treat the plants with Neem Oil.
    Here are some links with more information.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/what-is-honeydew.htm
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htm
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/gardenia/gardenia-pests.htm
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/shrimp-plant/growing-shrimp-plants.htm

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  • Answered by
    Alisma on
    November 13, 2016
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    The yellow leaves may be caused by overwatering. This may be because the plant is no longer getting as much light, so that it cannot use as much water as it did previously. I recommend increasing the light level, if possible, and waiting to water until the top of the soil feels dry.

    I think the plant is fine in its current pot, but if you want to divide the new plants from the parent and place them in separate pots, you certainly can.

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    Alisma on
    November 13, 2016
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    Your plant may not be getting enough light. Also see this article for other possibilities:

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/plant-leaves-turn-yellow.htm

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    Alisma on
    November 13, 2016
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    Chamaedorea cataractum, the cat palm, needs high light and consistent watering when grown indoors. Use a potting soil intended for palms or citrus trees, or mix sand or Perlite with regular potting soil. Also check this article to make sure your palm does not have nutrient deficiencies:

    http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ep262

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    Alisma on
    November 27, 2016
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    The answer depends on what type of plant it is. If it is a tropical plant, it probably won't do well in the garage. Would it be possible to send a photo?

    The change in environment, both the colder temperatures and the lack of light, will probably cause the plant to lose many of its leaves. If the plant is from temperate climates, it will probably survive this and recover when you bring it inside.

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