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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    June 19, 2018
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    This will be your choice! You can keep it smaller by keeping it in the same container as long as it shows no sign of stress. If you would like it to get a little bigger, then you can plant it in a slightly bigger container.

    This article will help you with the care of these: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/madagascar-palm/madagascar-palm-care.htm

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    June 28, 2018
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    Yes, this would be a good container plant.
    This article will help you with care.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/madagascar-palm/madagascar-palm-care.htm

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    BushDoctor on
    August 4, 2018
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    This appears to be a fungal infection. I would make sure that the soil dried out, almost completely, between each watering.

    The next time that you water, I would also recommend replacing 1/4 of the water with peroxide. This will help kill off anything that may be infecting the tree.

    This article will help you with their care indoors: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/madagascar-palm/madagascar-palm-care.htm

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    drtreelove on
    October 15, 2018
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    Yes, what you describe is possibly from over-watering and/or a soil that doesn't drain well, so it stays too wet. It's best to use a cactus and succulent potting soil.

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    January 16, 2019
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    You may be able to induce branching in a Madagascar palm tree by cutting the top of the plant. This process requires injuring the center of the spiral from which the leaves normally grow, so that the plant produces two new stems. Cut the plant with a clean, sterile knife or shears to reduce the risk of infection. While most Madagascar palms recover, there is always a possibility that your specimen will not regrow after cutting.
    You can increase the chance that your Madagascar palm will branch by providing it with ideal conditions. Planting in full sun, providing temperatures above 60 degrees Fahrenheit year-round and using an extremely well-drained growing medium encourages outdoor plants to develop the extensive root system needed for branching. Ideally, these plants should receive regular watering during the summer and remain relatively dry during the cool season to discourage frost damage and produce an extremely healthy specimen.
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/madagascar-palm/madagascar-palm-care.htm

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    drtreelove on
    January 17, 2019
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    drtreelove on
    January 17, 2019
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    It appears to be frost damage. Leave the leaves on to protect the stems from further freezing as best possible. Cut them cleanly with a sharp pruning shears when danger of frost is past (March) and new growth starts to appear.

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