Yellow spots on my Pigmy Palms

Amanda B
by Amanda B
There are yellow spots on my Pigmy Palms that it has never had befor. Just recently cut it for the first time in about 5 years, only about 2 rows. Sort of looks like sun bleaching where it got wet...Can any one help. NOTE: Queen Palm about 8ft from it has no yellow spots.
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  • Douglas Hunt Douglas Hunt on Aug 08, 2013
    It is really impossible to say what the problem is without a photo. Leaf spots on palms are often fungal in origin, but a potassium deficiency can cause yellow spotting as well. If your palms are on a regular fertilizer regimen (which is important because palms need a variety of micronutrients), the cause is more likely to be fungal.
  • Amanda B Amanda B on Aug 10, 2013
    I will try the fertilizer regimen, I tend to forget to do that...Probably why my red leaf banana tree is not so red also.
    • Douglas Hunt Douglas Hunt on Aug 10, 2013
      @Amanda B Make sure you use a fertilizer specifically formulated for palms. The inclusion of micronutrients is important.