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Milwaukee, Wi  1308olsona Apr 5, 2018 7:16 PM CST |
Hi all. Can anyone tell me what's wrong with my plant pictured here? Many of the leaves are turning brown and overall seem droopy and dull. Thanks in advance! |
Name: Andrea Reagan Astatula, Florida (Zone 9a) I collect seeds  Kevalsha Apr 5, 2018 11:02 PM CST |
| Your Parlor Palm may be exposed to bright light or it may need more moisture. If it needs more moisture you can accomplish this by misting it or placing the container in a dish with water and pebbles. The pebbles will prevent water from touching the bottom of the container. Kevalsha |
Name: Will Creed NYC Professional indoor plant consultan  WillC Apr 7, 2018 8:27 AM CST |
| The mottled appearance on at least one of the fronds is a tell-tale sign of spider mites. Chances are they are on other fronds as well. Spray all leaf and stem surfaces thoroughly with a solution of water and liquid dish soap until the entire plant is dripping wet. Be sure to cover the bottoms and tops of the leaves with the spray solution. Spider mites are often an indication of moisture stress around the roots. The moisture meter may be leading you astray. Water you Palm thoroughly as soon as the top surface of the soil is dry. Increasing the humidity is not a substitute for proper watering. Will Creed Horticultural Help, NYC www.HorticulturalHelp.com I now have a book available on indoor plant care |
Name: Suzanne/Sue Sebastopol, CA (Zone 9a) Sunset Zone 15              |
| That was my first impression, spider mites. |
Name: Tiffany purpleinopp Opp, AL 🌵🌷⚘🌹🌻 (Zone 8b)            purpleinopp Apr 8, 2018 6:16 AM CST |
| Agree about spider mites. Insecticidal soap would be a much safer alternative than dish soap, which can contain detergents that are harmful to plants. Regardless of pest issues, it's normal for palms to lose the older leaves, one at a time, as the trunk lignifies. If it is a parlor palm (Chamaedorea elegans,) it is not a diva about humidity and the nickname "parlor palm" comes from the Victorian era, from the fact that it would stay alive in the dry air in a parlor heated by a fireplace (compared to other palms that are divas about humidity.) 👀😁😂 - SMILE! -☺😎☻☮👌✌∞☯🐣🐦🐔🐝🍯🐾 The less I interfere, the more balance mother nature provides. 👒🎄👣🏡🍃🍂🌾🌿🍁❦❧ 🍃🍁🍂🌾🌻🌸🌼🌹🌽❀☀🌺 ☕👓 The only way to succeed is to try. |
Name: Will Creed NYC Professional indoor plant consultan WillC Apr 8, 2018 8:03 AM CST |
| I have used ordinary liquid dish soap for many years on many plant without any adverse effects. I do avoid antibacterial soaps and detergents intended for dishwasher use, however. I also have used insecticidal soap, but it is very drying to my skin and is a lot more expensive than ordinary dish soap. To each his/her own.  Will Creed Horticultural Help, NYC www.HorticulturalHelp.com I now have a book available on indoor plant care |
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