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Why is my Palm plant "feathering"?
I have a 4' indoor Palm in a 20" pot.
The leaves/fronds are turning brown beginning at the tips. Then the leaves begin fraying/feathering, also starting at the tips.
This is happening to the outside stalks only. The older ones.
There are new shoots coming up from the inside.
#1 Should I cut the feathering branches off? [They seem old and tattered]. So that the new shoots have room?
#2 If so, is it best to cut or break them off?
#3 Is it normal for Palms to look like this?
#4 Am I watering enough; too much?
Sorry, I do not know the type of Palm. It was a gift.
I sure would like to keep it healthy......
1 Answer
- 1 decade agoFavorite Answer
The humidity in your home is too low; I'd be willing to bet that you recently started using your heater for the winter. Set the plant on top of something containing water - a pebble-filled tray, for instance. Keep the level of water below the bottom of the pot (you don't want the soil getting soaked), but keep the tray filled to just below the top of the pebbles. The evaporation will give the leaves the humidity they need.
The other option would be to use a humidifier to increase the humidity to your entire room. This has the added benefit of helping the air in your home retain heat, as water retains heat better than air.
