Asked on Apr 29, 2012
Why does my acrea palm look yellow?? Need more water?
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Pat S
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I've been slowly but surely working on my little yard. Struggling to un-pot the aloe and snake plants, I gave my hands a rest. I've planted the palm, grasses and somethig that looks like it died already. I put in fence along the patio and in front to go around the hitch but I think it needs to be moved closer.
15 answers
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If you just moved your Areca palm, Pat, it may be going through transplant shock. And, if you did, it also has much higher than normal water needs. But palms also need special palm fertilizer to get the micro nutrients they need to thrive. Regular fertilizer does not supply them.
Douglas Hunt
on Apr 30, 2012
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Thank you Douglas. I planted it a couple of weeks ago. I'll get to feeding and watering.
Pat S
on Apr 30, 2012
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I would suggest you move your palm further from the house because once they take off they really take off. I know you said you just planted it , it may as Douglas said still be in transplant shock. I live in Florida where they are everywhere and tend to be a eyesire after they sstart turning brown and yellow on the outer frawns. just sayin.
Karol
on Aug 18, 2013
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Have you tried kelp on it? It's a great transplant aid and it's really inexpensive - here is a link - http://www.kelp4less.com/product-category/kelp/, we just used it on our peppers (we are in Idaho and had a major windstorm), and it made a massive difference. You won't burn them, kelp is way too gentle for that, but I'll bet you see a huge difference in just a few hours.
Kelp4Less
on Aug 22, 2013
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as Douglas said plus they. to me it seen to be dry, sandy ground (no nutrients), plant to deep with no mulch and sunny spot .... all this area factors
Corvera Outdoor Living By Design
on Oct 13, 2013
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Your little yard look is looking nice...very tropical! Areca's do need a lot of water, I'm constantly watering mine.
Cathy Kurpil
on Oct 14, 2013
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When replanting leave crown above ground.
Bethar
on Oct 24, 2013
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Arecas are very prone to mites and scale, make sure those are not the problem. They will cause yellowing and are often hard to see...
Laura
on Nov 26, 2013
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you have the right plants for indoor use to clear your home of impurities from most chemicals used for cleaning, also helps if one has allergies. the aloe,snake plant,and that palm which i know as bamboo palm, they are all low maintenance
Hilliriah Jacobs
on Dec 15, 2013
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The Snake Plant, Sansevieria, can spread as can the aloe. Be careful with the aloe as it has spikes on the leaves and can cut you real easy. Arecas are heavy feeders but I would give it a chance to settle in since you just transplanted it and wait at least 6 weeks after transplanting to fertilize with a good palm fertilizer. Also try to keep you regular fertilizer away from the plant and just use the palm fertilizer to do everything else. Good luck
Leona G
on Dec 27, 2013
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that looks to me what we call golden glow I would not leave it where you have it It should grow big and strong and will clump move it to the back of yard The yellow is normal as per the name @30 results are available, use up and down arrow keys to navigate.Pat
Sonya Rose
on Jan 13, 2014
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Epsom salt also works wonders with palms here in Florida because our sandy soil Palms tend to have issues of this yellowing. This was taught to me by old landscaper. Tp my surprise it greened up like my grass did.
'Joan Williames
on Mar 19, 2014
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Epsom salt for the palm. Don't plant too close to the house. You want to leave room for growth. Also Aloe spreads
Susan
on Feb 03, 2015
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Epsom salts is right on...palms need the magnesium that is in it.
Spotty
on Feb 03, 2015
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You better move that Norfolk pine tree. To close to the edge of your driveway. Plant it out about 6 feet.
Diane Dantzer
on Mar 01, 2015
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