Tips Of Traveler Palm Fronds Rotting Before They Emerge.

Question

The tips of my traveler palm fronds are rotting before they emerge from the sheath of the previous frond. I have had the palm less than a year. I noticed this a little at first but the last frond to emerge was severely damaged. I noticed some tiny yellowish insects on the rotted tip and sprayed the area of new fronds with a systemic that seemed to get rid of them. Hope you can give me some guidance on preventing this.

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Answer 1

It may be a potassium deficiency. This extension fact sheet tells more:

https://hgic.clemson.edu/factsheet/palm-diseases-nutritional-problems/

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/travelers-palm/how-to-grow-travelers-palm.htm