I think my plant got overwatered from heavy rain. How can...
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The only way is to get it out of the pot and wet soil. Remove as much of the soil from the roots as possible. It's when heavy damp soil compacts around the roots that their oxygen supply is cut off and they start to rot. Rinse off the roots and make sure none have started rotting already (they'll be darker in color, mushy, and easily fall apart when handled). Remove any roots that look like that, and repot in fresh, dry soil.
How many drainage holes does that pot have? In the future, the more drainage holes, the faster the soil will dry out when wet.
How many drainage holes does that pot have? In the future, the more drainage holes, the faster the soil will dry out when wet.
@Curls I asked about drainage holes because palms in particular are extremely sensitive to poor drainage. I also noticed your soil looks very dense, which means it's going to stay wet a lot longer. When repotting, I'd highly recommend adding some grit like perlite or pumice and also some chunk like orchid bark to your potting soil. A great mix for palms is 2 parts potting soil, 1 part perlite/pumice, and 1 part orchid bark. The perlite and bark create air pockets throughout the soil, allowing more oxygen to reach the roots.
What's your usual watering routine when it doesn't become waterlogged from a rain storm? Palms like their soil to stay consistently, evenly moist. Think of what a dish sponge feels like after wringing it out—aim for that level of moisture 😊
What's your usual watering routine when it doesn't become waterlogged from a rain storm? Palms like their soil to stay consistently, evenly moist. Think of what a dish sponge feels like after wringing it out—aim for that level of moisture 😊
@stephongreg apologies, I’m new here!