i have a 6 foot tall coconut palm that has been fine for the last year,the last few weeks though i have noticed the edge of the leaves curling up and going brown,basically dying.not just the tallest leaves though some of the lower ones are too.i havent done anything dofferent to it in the way i treat it but have noticed some small flies round nut itself.can anyone help me?thanks.
2006-11-05 22:43:48 · 7 answers · asked by kaz e 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
It could be that you are watering it too much. If you water a plant too much then, it will start turning brown like that all over and the roots will start to rot due to lack of oxygen. Normally it's best to wait till the ground feels dry to the touch before watering again. Also, you want a pot that will allow the excess water to drain away so that your plant roots aren't sitting and drowning in excess water. You may also want to check to see if there are any bug infestations that the plant is prone to online or at your local plant store.
2006-11-05 23:28:33 · answer #1 · answered by devilishblueyes 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
these type of plants dont like to be moved i presume you wipe the leaves with a damp cloth "water only" not polish,also drafty area wont help,they do like constant warmth, but can withstand tropical storms,it will regrow new leaves after it disguards any that arn't healthy.
2006-11-06 07:01:47 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
coconut palms are tropical trees. The reason why you don't see them on the beaches in Brighton is because it's too cold!
2006-11-06 06:53:51 · answer #3 · answered by bw_r005t3r 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What you describe sounds like inconsistant watering symptom. aerate...poke holes in the dirt around it and water with mild solution of fertilizer. good luck
2006-11-06 06:50:33 · answer #4 · answered by reynwater 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
small flies? sounds like root rot and the flies are like fruit flies... call your local gardening store and ask..
... do you own a cat?.. could the cat be urinating in it?
2006-11-06 06:55:31 · answer #5 · answered by Mintee 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would repot it in new soil. Maybe there is something rotting in your soil. You also could be watering it too much.
2006-11-06 08:10:02 · answer #6 · answered by lmclear4 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
water it, feed it maybe its the wrong weather!
2006-11-06 06:45:58 · answer #7 · answered by jaqueline 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋