we live in the eastern panhandle of wild, wonderful west virginia. last summer (when i bought the palm), it flourished and grew like crazy outside. loved it. however, over the past few months, since its been inside, its like its dying? should i let it go? please see pics....any help is appreciated! (btw - LOVE THIS SITE!)
This plant would definately be better suited for your compost pile instead of your living room. It may have died due to over/under watering, too much light, or very commonly of spider mites.
Hi, I'm new to this forum, however don't I see in your pictures that there is some green growth in the center of the plant? A couple of questions to ask yourself? Is the soil too moist? Is the soil too dry? Is the soil too cold? Maybe making the plant dormant? if it could do that? Try cutting away the dead outer leaves, if there is green growth at the center, then it possibly would survive with a little tlc. I wouldn't throw it away unless the plant is very dead with no green growth. How much light is it getting? try a grow light if it isn't getting a good 12 + of sunlight. Palms love lots of sunlight. With spring coming, it might be getting ready for it's spring growth. Check the roots, is it having root rot? Lots of questions, but worth the asking rather than just throwing it away. If you don't want to deal with it, maybe someone you know would like to give it a try. Good luck!
You could try some of the things that ddwisema suggested, but in the long run to have a hearty and healty plant will take a very long time, and this plant will more than likely not survive. Im not trying to be a downer, but sometimes the plants we grow just don't make it. Sometimes they just simply cannot be saved.
ok...there is SOME green. only on one "frond"....however, its extremely dry and my soil is soaked....any more suggestions are appreciated! i'm hoping to save it and avoid the compost pile...:(
I'm not sure if you can save it, it's pretty well gone. But, if you want to try... Do you know what kind of palm it is? Have you checked for pest? Checked the roots for rot? How did you care for it indoors? The soil shouldn't be "soaked" since there isn't much left of anything living on top. I'd definitely look at the roots. If they rotted, which I think they are, there isn't anything you can do. The one semi green frond doesn't sound like it's in all that great of shape. You could try saving the one frond trying to get some viable roots with it (you'll have to determine that) using a much smaller pot with with just enough room for the roots using a fast draining soil and see what happens. You don't want to keep the soil soaked, only on the moist side, that does not mean sips everyday. You want the top inch to almost dry before adding anymore water, and don't fertilizer an ailing plant.
ok i'm going to try to save it. when i moved it from its location (in the pic) water just poured out of the bottom. soooo...i'm assuming that i OVER WATERED. gonna try to let it dry out a lil and revive it. i'll keep you all posted. ps...not sure what kind of palm it is, though.
Yes that was definately an over-watered plant, if this one survives, or if you purchase another one, make sure it stays moist but not soggy, they can also get a little bit dry between waterings. Good luck with saving it.
