It looks to be wilting and feels dry. I may have missed a...
3ft to light, indirect
6β pot with drainage
Last watered 2 weeks ago
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Adding fertilizer to an already stressed plant usually is not the answer But if I had to recommend anything, Iβm gonna have to say some Alaska fish fertilizer. The 511. I swear It can make a rock grow new branches οΏΌwith that stuff. οΏΌ can use it as a foliar feed and has tons of micro nutrients. οΏΌ I may be wrong, but I donβt think the window is the issue. Unless itβs just not enough indirect light. If you do use fish fertilizer, I suggest bring it outside Unless you get the non smell οΏΌοΏΌοΏΌοΏΌ
Gosh, she looks pretty healthy from the photo. Plants are so resilient, if you make adjustments to better address their needs they can definitely bounce back! If you missed a watering, water as soon as u can till you see it come out the bottom in the drain pan and then wait till the next scheduled watering. (Depending on your climate, possibly once a week) And make sure when the water comes out the bottom into the pan you dump that
Hi Gia- hereβs some info for you on your Palm - βοΈ Summer Care (May β September)During St. Louis summers, the climate mimics the palm's natural tropical home, encouraging active growth. Watering: High outdoor temperatures mean the soil dries out much quicker. Check the top 1β2 inches every few days; water thoroughly when dry. Sun Protection: Midday and afternoon sun in Missouri will easily scorch the delicate fronds. Storm Safety: Keep an eye out for severe summer thunderstorms. Move the pot against the house or indoors if high winds or heavy downpours are in the forecast to keep the fronds from ripping. βοΈ Winter Transition (October β April)St. Louis winters are freezing and well below what a tropical palm can survive. (Bring Inside Early: Move the plant indoors permanently once overnight temperatures consistently drop below 55Β°F. Indoor Lighting: Place it near an east- or north-facing window indoors. Keep it away from heating vents or radiators, as intense dry air will rapidly crisp the leaves. Combat Dry Air: Indoor heating drops winter humidity levels significantly. Use a humidifier or set the pot on a tray filled with pebbles and water to keep moisture in the air around the leaves. Reduce Water: The plant goes dormant in winter. Reduce watering frequency significantly, allowing the soil to dry out a bit deeper between waterings. And hereβs info on Fertilizers- The Best Type: Use a high-quality, balanced water-soluble indoor houseplant liquid fertilizer (such as a 10-10-10 or 20-20-20 NPK formula). Alternatively, you can use specialized tropical palm liquid foods. The Dilution Golden Rule: Always dilute your liquid fertilizer to half-strength (or even quarter-strength) of what the package recommends. This completely prevents root burn while giving them exactly what they need. The Frequency: Apply the diluted mixture strictly once a month during the spring and summer active growing season. Winter Rest: Do not fertilize your palm at all from October through April. During the dark Midwest winters, the plant goes semi-dormant and cannot process the extra nutrients, which leads to toxic salt buildup in the soil. β οΈ Two Critical Reminders- Never Fertilize Dry Soil: Always thoroughly water your plant with regular water first before applying diluted fertilizer. Fertilizer on dry roots will trigger instant root shock and chemical burns. Avoid Outdoor In-Ground Palm Fertilizer: Granular fertilizers intended for large, in-ground outdoor landscaping palms (like 8-4-8 or 10-5-10 mixes) are far too strong for a potted container palm and will damage it.
@SillyPlantGirl Thanks for your information! I'll do that for mine! It had seemed a little stressed and I noticed it was too wet, so I'll let it dry out, and hope it does okay!π€π€
@luvmygreenhouse also I have learned a very fast and reasonable solution for a plant that has been overwatered may sound weird coming from a guy, but I learned this from a woman if you use a tampon, and put it in a top inch or so of soil, it will suck the moisture out of your soil and really help your plant not drown or rot . Personally, I have never used it, but I have seen it used. I could never come up with something like this lol. οΏΌοΏΌ
@SillyPlantGirl would this info apply to indoors? This plant sits in my house, itβs not outside. Great information, thank you so much. π
I always try to put as much info for the plant and where youβre located- just good info. For you- I think most important is that itβs in a window- and if itβs getting direct sun- that could be why itβs wilting/dry/yellow-ish. Windows will amplify the suns light and the heat- and that sets out th soil faster than normal, and could sunburn the leaves. Underwatering could be an issue as well (I know you missed a water or 2), but thatβs easily fixed by giving it a drink. If your home has low humidity- you could put a pebble tray (a plant saucer with some small pebbles and a little bit of water), and that helps a lot.
