Identification: Christmas Palm Problem

Discussion in 'Indoor and Greenhouse Plants' started by Hattereno, Jan 20, 2010.

  1. Hattereno

    Hattereno Member

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    I have a 10ft. Christmas Palm in my Conservatory. It was planted in October. The leave tips are browning and there are brown spots on the fronds. I'm exceptionally concerned about killing this tree. The soil is well drained and I have fertilized the tree with a specially formulated palm fertilizer. I am in Ohio, so lighting may be am issue, but i don't think browning us caused by insufficient light. Can you help or provided some guidance for care of this type of palm? Thanks!
     
  2. jreidsma

    jreidsma Active Member

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    Hi I reaserched "christmas palm" and got alot of sites. here are some that seemed to know what they are talking about and have alot of info:

    http://www.jaycjayc.com/veitchia-merrillii-christmas-manila-palm/
    http://www.plantcare.com/encyclopedia/christmas-palm-1629.aspx
    http://www.tropical-plants-flowers-and-decor.com/christmas-palm-tree.html

    Also the younger ones dont need full sun all the time and I heard they need part shade some days. I didnt find any info on the problem you asked about but I will check after a while again.
    Good luck
     
    Last edited: Jan 21, 2010

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