This is from the link : http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/EP001 Check it out - excellent info . The root ball and surrounding backfill should remain evenly moist, but never saturated during the first four to six months after installation. Supplementary irrigation is necessary unless adequate rainfall is received during this time period. Newly transplanted specimen-sized palms should not be expected to produce a great deal of new top growth during the first year after transplanting; much of the palm's energy reserves will (and should) be channeled into root growth. Drenching the root zone two to four times during the first few months with a fungicide labeled for landscape use on soil borne root fungal pathogens is recommended for high value palms. A light surface application of a slow-release "palm special" granular fertilizer can be banded at the margins of the root ball three to four months after transplanting. A foliar spray of soluble micronutrients may be beneficial during this period, since root absorption activity is limited. Foliar fertilization is an inefficient way to supply macronutrients such as potassium and magnesium because the relatively high amounts required by the palms. When the appearance of new leaves indicates that establishment has been successful, a regular fertilization program (three to four times per year optimally) can begin (see "Palm Nutrition Guide," Extension Circular SS-ORH-02).

thats the typical look on a queen palm here in so cal if not taking care of properly but than again most people, not all mainly water them every so often. it might need a good soaking since there was no irrigation & if the ground looks really dry but i agree with TZ7 with the epsom salt and a slow release fertilizer. regular water & fert. should turn this palm around in no time, there are thousands of queen palms all around especially by where you live & if taking care of they look really beautiful! goodluck

Actually it was very dry this past weekend. We hit 89 Friday and 90 Saturday but the humidity was about 35%. There was also a great breeze so it never felt uncomfortable. The humidity rolled in yesterday with some rain. It was mid 80s and will be the same today. 78 sunny and pleasant tomorrow. I think the humidity thing is blown up a bit when it comes to coconuts. As long as it's hot and they get plenty of water they will excel. I think what the humidity does is keep the dew point anf nightime temps up. For example we hit 89 Friday but it fell to 66 that night. In Miami it may have gotten to 87 but only fell into the high 70s at night so their average temperature was higher. Higher average temperature the faster a coconut will grow. It is amazing though how just 80 and sun will get them going. I can see new growth daily when I get home from work. Especially now that we're having some of the longest days of the year. I hope it keeps up we're supposed to have a couple more high 80s days this week but low 80s next week.

Gary, thanks so much for all that info. This is my third year here. Now and I am a bit wiser by experience. I do need to study up on the florida weather zones. I live between Lakeland and Winterhaven in a little town called Auburndale. I was advised to let them get a little age on them before planting them into the ground, which is my primary intention. My very friendly grower/ dealer suggested that palms are tender until established and would even benefit from partial shade until they have a years growth out of the greenhouse, as in a pot. I find asking AND following the advise of the wiser is the only way to go. Hmm now I have to admit I am somewhat confused as to wether I should put them in the shed or not. Other then the warmth of our mobile they have no protection. The mobiles don't have overhangs or gutters. I have lost 2 coconut palms one during each of the first two years I was here. The first one I left in a pot and the second one went into the grown. Both died. Now onto the living palms. Someone mentioned something about the rainy season causing them to get to much water. OK maybe my concerns are a bit on the side of overkill. Like i said Last year I lost 19 seedling palms. I bought 3 or 4 each month at approx 5 bucks a piece plus shipping and handling, any way I lost between $150 and $200 and that was last year.. This year I bought less often and smaller quanities and ALL were listed cold hardy. I just dont want to loose it all. I am also guessing that I should NOT fertilize till spring.