I'm unsure what kind of palm this is but would appreciate your input.
I got it around May 1, and repotted it into this bigger pot. I was careful to leave the bulb height the same. Although the pot has a few drainage holes, I have it raised on a block to ensure it doesn't stand in any water. If I recall, there are some styrofoam pieces mixed in to the bottom of the soil. I live in central Texas. Originally, the leaves were tall and taut.
After reading the cautions of over watering, I began to water very conservatively, using rain water. Some of the leaf tips in the back (against the wall) began to brown. And then others. Thinking it needed more water, I began to water it a bit more often (still using rain water). Only one time has there been water in the water collection plate beneath the plant - and that was very little, and I cleaned it up. Very slowly, the leaves began to droop, and have continued to do so. The back leaves are beginning to fold together. My guess is that I have, now, over watered it? I cannot tell that it is especially dry OR wet.
Going forward... Should I set it outside to completely dry up? Should I repot it with new/fresh soil? Bigger/smaller pot? Spray leaves with water? Add plant food? Stop using rain water? I hate to lose it do to my ignorance.
Thank you for your comments!
