We have a 6 foot tall Madagascar palm, planted outside, just went through a hurricane, the whole top has gotten soft and looks dead Can it be saved?
The Madagascar Palm – Pachypodium lamerii – is actually a succulent related to plumerias. The fact that your plant is showing signing of softening indicates it likely is suffering from root rot.
In this case, it is not likely to survive. So sorry for this damage and the effects from the hurricanes.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/madagascar-palm/madagascar-palm-care.htm
Alas sun is low. 7 yrs. old. Plant was grown in South window til 5' high. Screen porch in the summer. Bending toward light in a spiral due to rotating the pot. 3" diameter at the middle. I cut it in half, dusted with cinnamon, and planted both halves in fresh cactus mix. Watered once to settle media. It was in a lightless room for 2 weeks before the operation. Still lightless for 4 more days since. The leaves are beginning to brown. I'd like both pieces to survive. What to do now? Leave it in the dark? Buy grow lights. Put it back in the window? Don't water for a month? Cry? It's name is Hercule. Half Hercule now. If grow light, what frequency or typ is best? Please help. Sob!
Any low light condition, or dimly lit room would be appropriate at this time. This article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/palms-trees/propagate-palm-pups.htm
All of my Madagascar palm’s leaves have dropped (probably due to overwatering). It appears to still be alive. Will leaves ever grow back? Apart from reducing water, can I do anything to encourage re-growth of leaves?
It is likely that the plant has also contracted an infection in the soil from this watering habit. I would suggest adding wettable sulfur and dolomitic lime to the soil, as well as letting the soil dry slightly before watering again.
This article will refresh you on the care of these: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/madagascar-palm/madagascar-palm-care.htm
What's the best way to remove small black bugs from the underside of the leaves? Thanks. (It's an indoor plant.)
There are many things you can do. Neem oil can be really helpful, as long as it is not in a bright area when you apply this.
This collection of articles will give you more good ways to deal with pests: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/organic/
Proper watering rules for a large potted madagascar palm.
You will only want to water when the top of the soil is almost completely dry. They are slightly drought tolerant but will not tolerate wet feet. Less is better in this case.
Here is an article that will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/madagascar-palm/madagascar-palm-care.htm
Why is it wilting? it's green stem green leaves but wilting. It has been for a month.
There are a few causes, but the main one is overwatering. Only water once the soil is almost completely dry. Here is an article for more information on their care: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/madagascar-palm/madagascar-palm-care.htm
I bought this last September. It is on my sun porch in Delaware. It was fine...even spouting new leaves at the top until February when the leaves started drooping from the bottom upwards. We don't over water or underwater...and it gets sun....any ideas??? The plant it firrm and green.
I am noticing quite a bit of fungus on the soil. This would indicate that the soil is remaining very wet for too long. There are many soil mixes for palms and plants similar to them. This will help you avoid any watering issues in the future.
Make sure your container has plenty of drainage, and that you only water when the soil is almost completely dry on top.
This article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/madagascar-palm/madagascar-palm-care.htm