sick Madagascar palm

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  1. Bluewing

    Bluewing Well-Known Member

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    Let the soil "completely" dry out. Mine gets watered ususally once a week, sometimes it's once every two weeks.
     
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    is that to much water their not a lot of roots. I did add the rocks to the soil.
     
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    Not if the soil is fast draining with a small pot that has about an inch for the roots to roam.

    I have had my madagascar palm for around 15 or so yrs and that's how I always water it. Keeping it in a small porous pot with good draining soil helps it to dry out faster. By not giving the right amount water, roots can dry up and die like what I believe happened to yours.
     
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    What have I got to lose. I guess your right you thank it will staten out it seems to have a curve in the trunk.
     
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    If you turn it weekly for even growth it should straighten out some, how much is does I'm not sure.
     
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    Looks like its got some black rot on the tip I treated it I hope it helps.
     
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    I am going to have to cut off the part that has gone soft and cut back on the watering until I see some life. This is a long shot but it is what it is. A new plant may be in order.
     

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