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- Q.Moisture Meter For Use In Lava Rock Planting Medium - We purchased a Kentia palm that was potted in Hawaii in lava rock. I tried inserting the moisture meeting ...
- Q.Could You Please Advise How Should I Treat My New Palm? - It has some dots on elder foliage and started to discolouring. Please help.
- Q.What Is This On My Plant - I've noticed white crusty buildup on the leaves and stems of my Kentia Palm. I've tried spraying with a fungicide ...
- Q.Should I Repot My Kentia In A Bigger Pot. It Is In Volcanic Rock And Gorgeous. I Do Not Feed And Have Had For 3+ Years. Should I F - eed??
- Q.25 Yr Old Kentia Sitting In Soggy Soil 3-4 Days - 15” Pot Too heavy to relocate … - I have removed saucer water - stuffed old fabric into saucer and ...
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Anonymous on
March 22, 2019Q.Kentias
Hi, My kentia's leaves are turning a little brown on the bottom fronds. I've read this could be overfertilising or underwatering. Over winter I was fertilising once a month, and now going into euro summer, will do it about once a week. Watering when I remembered/when it looked dry, maybe once every ten days. I'm thinking maybe underwatering is my problem? Also, I've attached a photo of where it sits inside, and wanted to ask if there is too much light? Thanks Mitch
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
March 23, 2019A.You should check the soils moisture levels instead of relying on a watering schedule. Water so that the entire pot is watering and any extra water drains from the pot. The top inch or so should dry before watering again.
Misting is very important to keep you palm healthy. You can even run a humidifier near the plant.
This article will refresh you on the care.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/kentia-palm/howea-forsteriana-kentia-palm.htm
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- Asked by
Anonymous on
March 3, 2020Q.Moisture meter for use in lava rock planting medium
We purchased a Kentia palm that was potted in Hawaii in lava rock. I tried inserting the moisture meeting I use for my indoor plants potted in regular potting soil but the meter wouldn't go down and as I forced it the meter bent out of shape. Are there meters that are strong enough to be used in lava rock planting material?
Answered by
GKH_Susan on
March 3, 2020
Certified ExpertA.The pro model moisture meters have a thicker probe. Although I can't guarantee that your lava rock planting medium will accomodate a moisture meter at all if it's that tight or rocky or root bound. Be sure that it has good drainage. If any doubt, re-pot, because it is vitally important.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/testing-moisture-in-plants.htm
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Anonymous on
June 26, 2021Q.Could You Please Advise How Should I Treat My New Palm?
It has some dots on elder foliage and started to discolouring. Please help.
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
July 8, 2021
Certified ExpertA.It helps to know what kind of palm, but generally, yellowing, older fronds can mean a nitrogen deficiency. I also would check the underside of leaves for aphids or scale.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/disease/plant-leaf-spots.htm
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Kickstart36 on
December 6, 2021
Chicago IL 60625Q.What Is This On My Plant
I've noticed white crusty buildup on the leaves and stems of my Kentia Palm. I've tried spraying with a fungicide that does not appear to make a difference.
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
December 6, 2021
Certified ExpertA.Unfortunately, your photo did not come through. It could be scale, though.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/control-plant-scale.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/what-is-soft-scale.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/what-is-armored-scale.htm
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February 25, 2022 - Answered by
GKH_Susan on
March 6, 2022
Certified ExpertA.Your plant is gorgeous and doesn't show any signs of distress or nutrient deficiency. Just keep doing what you're doing.
Here are care tips:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/kentia-palm/howea-forsteriana-kentia-palm.htm
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Anonymous on
August 9, 2023Q.25 Yr Old Kentia Sitting In Soggy Soil 3-4 Days
15” Pot Too heavy to relocate … - I have removed saucer water - stuffed old fabric into saucer and drainage pot holes - loosened 2-3“ surface drenched Soil - have fan blowing on surface area - plan to continue use of dry fabric in drainage holes - Question: should I just remove Drenched soggy soil and replace with preferred new kentia potting soil?? Am concerned about causing more shock by touching root system ?? Thank you so much! 🙏🙃😳
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
August 13, 2023
Certified ExpertA.If the soil is well draining, it should be fine. I would remove the fabric, if you haven't, it needs to be able to drain. The fabric may act like a stopper.
You could replace just the top 2 to 3 inches without disturbing the roots. Here is more on their care:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/kentia-palm/howea-forsteriana-kentia-palm.htm
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