My new Phoenix Roebelenii is dying, please i need some advice.
Viny Dwiyanti
8 years ago
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Comments (6)Hi - So, on the sphagnum moss recommendation - are you suggesting to wrap the pruned roots in it, then leave them wrapped in it and bury the roots and sphagnum moss together in the new soil? Would that retain too much moisture, or will this type of palm not mind that? For the record, I have not yet decided if I am definitely doing this yet...I kinda wanted to see if anyone had any direct experience with doing it on this forum. So far, sounds like I might be breaking new ground here. The url I posted is an example of what it could look like (pretty cool, huh?). I have no way of knowing how well that particular plant survived - or if it did at all... Thanks! T...See MorePlease help my Pygmy Date Palm (Phoenix Roebelenii)
Comments (3)Looks like too much heat and not enough water. If it had been grown in less then full sun,then its also adapting to that with old fronds burning. Water more,and see if the new flush of fronds is greener. If so-home free! Also,If your in a Sunset desert zone or a hot inland soucal valley-it will always need some shade to look best....See MorePhoenix Roebelenii (Date Palm) dying slowly
Comments (10)Container looks quite small for the size of the plant and may not be adequate to support the foliage--so it's shedding. How does the soil feel beeath surface, moist or dry? Some soils repel water, make sure when you do water, that the water is actually soaking in and not just running through the container--this can happen with peaty mixes that get dry. It is still salvageable though if situation is corrected. Also, stop feeding it until the plant stabilizes and starts growing. Feeding is not the problem now, nor will it help....See MoreNeed some advice on my new aloe vera plant
Comments (7)If the part of the smaller plant is brown, it may or may not be a problem: squeeze it gently to see if it is soft. If soft, there could be rot or hopefully, only waterlogged and may dry up. Take them out of the soil, let sit on some newspaper or kitchen towels to dry up, in well ventilated spot (not direct sun). Make sure you get off all the mucky soil - wash it off if necessary. It won't die if out of soil for a while (even few days). How about the leaves - are they just limp or yellowish-looking and very soft? Photo would help... I am not familiar with your soil either (but many members from UK use it - hopefully they will see your post & comment), but I would mix it with min 50% of perlite. If you could get some grit, it may help, mixing approx. 20% of soil and 40/40% of perlite. Make sure there are drainage holes in the pot. Do not press soil down too hard when potting, just firm it up. Poking around perimeter of the pot while adding soil will help it to settle down. You could always use some larger rocks to support the plant after potting - while it is growing roots to anchor itself in the pot....See MoreViny Dwiyanti
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