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Zurich, Switzerland  quietjuan Jun 12, 2020 1:05 PM CST |
| Hi, brown spots have started showing near the roots of my Areca palm. Does anyone know what they might be? I water it once a week (0.5l, 17oz), it's been in the same pot and soil for 5 years, since I bought it from Ikea. I haven't done anything to the soil and I haven't moved it around, it's right next to a window and it's recently gotten warmer here in Switzerland. Thank you  |
Name: one-eye-luke US.Vet. Texas (Zone 8a) Quitter's never Win      oneeyeluke Jun 12, 2020 11:47 PM CST |
| Areca palms spotted appearance on the stems are the norm with an older palm! You have nothing to worry about, and you have done a good job taking care of it. Super job with watering, thanks for sharing. NOT A EXPERT! Just a grow worm! I never met a plant I didn’t love.✌ |
Zurich, Switzerland quietjuan Jun 13, 2020 3:40 AM CST |
| I'm so glad to read that the palm is fine, thanks Luke. :) |
NY  BrownThumbArnie Jun 13, 2020 7:08 AM CST |
| I also bought Areca from Ikea and it does not look as good and is 'balding'. Do you use any fertilizers? |
Name: Will Creed NYC Prof. plant consultant & educator  WillC Jun 13, 2020 9:57 AM CST |
@BrownThumbArnie -  Fertilizer is not medicine and should only be used with healthy plants that are growing vigorously. Please post a photo of your Areca that also shows its pot so we can better diagnose it and help you correct the problem.Will Creed Horticultural Help, NYC www.HorticulturalHelp.com Contact me directly at [email protected] I now have a book available on indoor plant care |
Zurich, Switzerland quietjuan Jun 15, 2020 2:15 AM CST |
BrownThumbArnie said:I also bought Areca from Ikea and it does not look as good and is 'balding'. Do you use any fertilizers? No fertilizers, just unfiltered water + kept it indoors and close to a window:  |
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