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- Q.Pindo Palm Not Bearing Fruit. - Hi, my father's Pindo palm bore fruit for many years, then stopped. This summer there was only one bloom and ...
- Q.How Often Does A Pindo Palm Flower - We have had our Pindo for 8 years and it has only flowered once, three years ago. What is required ...
- Q.Some Of The Leaves That Come Off The Pindo Frond Are Taking The Shape Of A Z - I have two trees that are doing this One is a new purchase and the other is 6 years old ...
- Q.5 Year Old Pindo Palm Has Grown Long Thread Like Strings Recently, What Is It? - Lindo palm has long green thread like growths coming from fronds. Composition is that of a frond? Very weird to ...
- Q.What Is The Best Procedure To Save And Treat Bud Rot For A Pindo Palm Tree? - November 20, 2019 I pulled out the dead bud and it had a smell. The rest of the leaves are drooping. ...
- Q.Question Re Your Article On Propagating The Pindo - Hi, I was following your directions for propagating a Pindo Palm. After removing the seeds it says..."Create a pre-drilled hole ...
- Q.New Growth On My 4yo Pindo Have Come Out Dead From The Center – What Gives? - My pindo has been healthy for 4 years but suddenly I noticed the new growth from the center is all ...
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scar1776 on
October 22, 2019Q.pindo palm not bearing fruit.
Hi, my father's Pindo palm bore fruit for many years, then stopped. This summer there was only one bloom and very little fruit (first time fruiting in two years). It looks healthy, nice leaves etc. It's located in Mississippi, well over 15 years old. It is located in an area with pine trees; pine straw. Any ideas?
Answered by
BushDoctor on
October 23, 2019
Certified ExpertA.It could, very well, be that your soil is becoming too acidic for the palm. This will lock out phosphorus and potassium, which will be what is responsible for letting your tree bear flowers.
I would test your soil to see what is going on first. Likely the pine needles are making the soil too acidic, but it could be a genuine deficiency. You will be aiming for a pH of 5.8 to 7.
If the pH is too low, then Dolomitic lime will fix it right up. Just a handful will be plenty.
If it is a deficiency of potassium and phosphorus, then you can add potassium phosphate, or any other bloom booster to the soil.
Here is an article that will help you with the general care of the palms: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/pindo-palm/growing-pindo-palm-trees.htm
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- Asked by
Anonymous on
May 22, 2020Q.How Often Does A Pindo Palm Flower
We have had our Pindo for 8 years and it has only flowered once, three years ago. What is required for it to flower and how often does it / can it flower?
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
May 26, 2020
Certified ExpertA.They can flower annually.
Feed the palm two or three times between spring and fall, using a palm fertilizer with a ratio such as 8-4-12. Scatter the fertilizer evenly on the soil under the canopy of the tree, and then water deeply to prevent scorching and distribute the fertilizer around the roots. Refer to the fertilizer package for specific rates.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/pindo-palm/growing-pindo-palm-trees.htm
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jjmarti on
June 19, 2020
Cypress, Texas 77429Q.Some Of The Leaves That Come Off The Pindo Frond Are Taking The Shape Of A Z
I have two trees that are doing this One is a new purchase and the other is 6 years old The new one is in frond of the house and the other is in the back of the house. Thank you for any help you can provide. James Martin
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
June 22, 2020
Certified ExpertA.That is quite a strange pattern. I have seen insect damage that will do that, but never that perfectly. I would still say insect damage, though I also notice the tips are a bit burned.
I am concerned of infection. Insects can bring this about, as can overly wet soils.
From here, I would recommend using insecticides on occasion, and using fungicides to control the infection taking over.
Here are some articles that will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/organic/what-are-organic-pesticides.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/using-fungicides-in-garden.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/organic/biofungicide-information.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/homemade-fungicide.htm
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Phigginsok on
June 24, 2020
Garden zone 8Q.5 Year Old Pindo Palm Has Grown Long Thread Like Strings Recently, What Is It?
Lindo palm has long green thread like growths coming from fronds. Composition is that of a frond? Very weird to see and even more difficult to define. Palm looks healthy has had many fruits pods in these years.
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
June 25, 2020
Certified ExpertA.These can be commonly left over from flowering brachts, once the flowers fall off, or fruit is picked. They can be removed, or left with no harm to the palm.
Here is an article that will offer more information on the care of the Palm.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/pindo-palm/growing-pindo-palm-trees.htm
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Anonymous on
November 20, 2020Q.What Is The Best Procedure To Save And Treat Bud Rot For A Pindo Palm Tree?
November 20, 2019 I pulled out the dead bud and it had a smell. The rest of the leaves are drooping. Few have turn brown. I am desperate for any advice that you can give me! I don't want to lose my palm! Will my palm eventually die? If I apply copper fungicide, will it save the palm tree? Thank you so much for your help!
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
November 20, 2020
Certified ExpertA.If caught early, fungicides can help. I would consult an arborist right away. He or she may be able to save the tree.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/pindo-palm/pindo-palm-diseases.htm
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Jtequida on
February 15, 2021
Currently in FloridaQ.Question Re Your Article On Propagating The Pindo
Hi, I was following your directions for propagating a Pindo Palm. After removing the seeds it says..."Create a pre-drilled hole and gently place the seed therein". It doesn't state where to place the pre-hole? Is that just referring to making a hole in the potting medium? I don't mean to sound dense but the term pre-drilled the me for a loop lol! Thank you, Joanna on the road in her RV
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
February 15, 2021
Certified ExpertA.Yes. Just poke a hole into the medium and cover back up with soil! Here are more articles for some reading on the palm:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/pindo-palm
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Anonymous on
March 30, 2021Q.New Growth On My 4yo Pindo Have Come Out Dead From The Center – What Gives?
My pindo has been healthy for 4 years but suddenly I noticed the new growth from the center is all brown and dry.
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
March 31, 2021
Certified ExpertA.It could be a manganese deficiency. A soil test should help determine the problem.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/pindo-palm/pindo-palm-diseases.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/manganese-in-plants.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/pindo-palm/problems-with-pindo-palms.htm
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