Very Old Neanthe Bella Palm

Question

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

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Answer 1

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