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- Q.I Cut A Limb Off My Palm Tree In Florida Because It Was Hanging Over My House. Will This Now Kill The Tree - the limb was cut to the trunk of the palm tree.
- Q.Plant Name - Please can you tell me what the name of this plant is? Thank you
- Q.Can A Cut The Top In A Certain Way That The Fronds Will Regrow, Or Do I Have To Remove The Whole Tree? - I lost the top half of a Sylvester palm in a recent storm, still have about 6 foot of trunk ...
- Q.Mediterranean Fan Palm - I have a mature Mediterranean Fan Palm that has thrived in my front yard for years. (see IMG 4529 for ...
- Q.Raphis Help! - I purchased a Raphis Palm in December, about 3' tall, and brought it home. I let it rest for a ...
- Q.Lighting For Indoor Palms And Yucca - My goal is to provide year round indoor lighting to keep my palms and yuccas healthy. What type of light ...
- Q.Is My Palm Tree Dying? - I had a bad freeze in the 17-18 winter. I lost some smaller palms. My big one did fine but ...
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January 6, 2019Q.I cut a limb off my palm tree in florida because it was hanging over my house. Will this now kill the tree
the limb was cut to the trunk of the palm tree.
Answered by
BushDoctor on
January 6, 2019
Certified ExpertA.Can you include a photo so that I can see what you are referring to? If this was a cluster of palms, then it will be no problem to cut. If this was a single palm that branched, then it could pose some threat of infection, but this can be overcome by rubbing the cut area with straight peroxide solution (the standard 3% kind) once a day. This will clean it and keep it sterile and free from infection.
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Anonymous on
February 11, 2019Q.Plant name
Please can you tell me what the name of this plant is? Thank you
- Answered by
drtreelove on
February 12, 2019A.Palm. Possibly "Canary Island Date Palm" (Phoenix canariensis).
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Tmrstring on
March 7, 2019
70508Q.Can a cut the top in a certain way that the fronds will regrow, or do I have to remove the whole tree?
I lost the top half of a Sylvester palm in a recent storm, still have about 6 foot of trunk still standing.
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Downtoearthdigs on
March 7, 2019A.As long as the crown remains (which I can't see in this image) the palm should be ok. Only time will tell if it will survive the storm damage.
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March 18, 2019Q.Mediterranean Fan Palm
I have a mature Mediterranean Fan Palm that has thrived in my front yard for years. (see IMG 4529 for before Harvey pic) This past August, we were hit by Hurricane Harvey and I thought it had totally destroyed my palm, however after trimming excess fronds from each branch, it looks fine, all but the center main branch of the palm. It is leaning badly and was apparently partially torn at base. It has started putting out new fronds at top, but I don't think it can handle the weight. (see IMGs 1218 and 1221) Can this center main branch be cut out without destroying my palm? And if it can be cut out, how should we remove it? Your help would be greatly appreciated. Cheryl Worley
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Downtoearthdigs on
March 18, 2019A.I would not but anything on the Palm and would recommend you have the palm inspected by a qualified Palm Arborist.
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March 19, 2019Q.Raphis Help!
I purchased a Raphis Palm in December, about 3' tall, and brought it home. I let it rest for a month or two before repotting into a slightly larger pot. I live in Southern California so the temperature is relatively temperate. The palm gets lots of indirect light but no direct light. I watered it about once per week but I'm afraid I either overwatered it or underwatered it. I'm not sure which, though! The leaves are drying up and shriveling, not just turning brown or yellow on the tips. It keeps getting worse. I'm not sure if I should let it keep drying out or if it needs water. It looks terrible! I've had palms in the past and done just fine. What should I do?
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Downtoearthdigs on
March 19, 2019A.This is the start of a fungal infection. Only water when the top two inches of soil is dry. This can help prevent infection. For now, you will need, both, dolomitic lime, and wettable sulfur. Apply these as per the instructions, and it should recover. The affected leaves will not recover, but the new growth will come out normal.
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March 21, 2019Q.Lighting for indoor palms and yucca
My goal is to provide year round indoor lighting to keep my palms and yuccas healthy. What type of light is exactly what they need? Three are majesty palms, one is a huge cataractaram Palm, and the other is a yucca. Thanks. I can’t find a definitive answer. Nick
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Downtoearthdigs on
March 21, 2019A.This article will help you.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/hpgen/fluorescent-lighting-for-indoor-gardening.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
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April 7, 2019
Gonzales La, 70737Q.Is my palm tree dying?
I had a bad freeze in the 17-18 winter. I lost some smaller palms. My big one did fine but is looking bad now. Lots of bark coming off along with a lean. But there is new growth on top.
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Downtoearthdigs on
April 8, 2019A.Often by the time you see signs of disease on the outside; it is too late to save. The lean of a Palm is concerning and you may need to have the Palm inspected by a certified Arborist to determine it's viability and safety.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/pindo-palm/problems-with-pindo-palms.htm
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