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- Q.Dying Pygmy Palm With Four Trunks ,one Dead,one Dying,and 2 Appear Healthy.15 Yrs Old?? - In AZ I have a pygmy palm with 4 trunks,one trunk is dead another is dying, and last 2 appear ...
- Q.What To Plant After A Palm Tree Has Rotted And Died - I'm in Almeria. Palm trees died after being attacked by weevils. The tree died 2 years ago but has only ...
- Q.Palm Pups - Good morning I am going to part a Palm Pup from the main plant. I have read your instructions and ...
- Q.What Compost To Repot My Fan Palm In? - my palm is five years old and lives in my garden in a big pot but it now needs ...
- Q.Very Old Neanthe Bella Palm - Hi I am babysitting a very old Palm for a friend and wanted to know how to trim it up? ...
- Q.My Palm Tree Is Starting To Bend As It Grows. - It appears to be growing with a slight bend, could this be caused by the oak tree growing nearby?
- Q.What Causes Palm Frond Frizzle? - Palm front frizzle.
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March 25, 2020Q.dying pygmy palm with four trunks ,one dead,one dying,and 2 appear healthy.15 yrs old??
In AZ I have a pygmy palm with 4 trunks,one trunk is dead another is dying, and last 2 appear to be healthy. If I cut the 2 dead trunks, should I coat the dead trunk with something?
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GKH_Susan on
March 26, 2020
Certified ExpertA.It wouldn't hurt to coat it in wax, or just wipe it with hydrogen peroxide for a few days. I would recommend controlling the infection in the soil to keep from killing the rest of the tree, though.
This can be done a number of ways. I prefer using Dolomitic lime and wettable sulfur together to control soil infections. You can also choose copper fungicides, as well.
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Anonymous on
March 30, 2020Q.What to plant after a palm tree has rotted and died
I'm in Almeria. Palm trees died after being attacked by weevils. The tree died 2 years ago but has only been removed. Should I dig a couple of sacks of fresh compos into the earth and then leave to breath before planting anything. Or go ahead and plant a new shrub?
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GKH_Susan on
April 1, 2020
Certified ExpertA.Adding compost will be a great way to help prepare the soil for planting. There are many other things that you can do, as well. Then go ahead and plant a new shrub. This article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/improving-garden-soil.htm
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barry on
April 7, 2020
South Manchester, UKQ.Palm Pups
Good morning I am going to part a Palm Pup from the main plant. I have read your instructions and have only one question. You say put a plastic bag over the Pup for a couple of weeks once you have parted it and planted it in a pot, so could you tell me please it I use a clear plastic or a black plastic bag? does it need light or dark? Thank you Barry Peak
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
April 8, 2020
Certified ExpertA.This will be clear. The purpose will be to trap in humidity, while still allowing the palm to receive light.
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Anonymous on
April 11, 2020Q.what compost to repot my fan palm in?
my palm is five years old and lives in my garden in a big pot but it now needs repotting! what compost do I need please?
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GKH_Susan on
April 12, 2020
Certified ExpertA.Fan palms like full sun to partial shade and well-draining sand to loam type soil. They can tolerate both slightly alkaline and slightly acidic soil. Here's a link:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/fan-palm/growing-mexican-fan-palms.htm
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Nailgurl on
April 13, 2020
Gray MEQ.Very Old Neanthe Bella Palm
Hi I am babysitting a very old Palm for a friend and wanted to know how to trim it up? It has tons of squiggly things and also small berries. What can be trimmed without hurting this plant? I am also sending a photo along. Thank-You
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
April 15, 2020
Certified ExpertA.These palms are self-cleaning. This means that when dead parts are ready to fall off, they will do so without assistance.
At most, you can give the dead pieces a tug. If they are close enough to falling off, then they will come right off.
Here is an article to help you care for these palms:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/parlor-palm/parlor-palm-houseplants.htm
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Wetlands on
April 19, 2020
Melbourne, Florida 32940Q.My Palm Tree Is Starting To Bend As It Grows.
It appears to be growing with a slight bend, could this be caused by the oak tree growing nearby?
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
April 21, 2020
Certified ExpertA.Many things cause this, and it is a natural habit of many palms to lean. There will be no reason for concern.
Here are some articles that will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/category/ornamental/trees/palms-trees
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Anonymous on
April 22, 2020Q.What causes palm frond frizzle?
Palm front frizzle.
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GKH_Susan on
April 23, 2020
Certified ExpertA.This article will help you to diagnose and treat the issue: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/palms/frizzle-top-on-palms.htm
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