Why Are My Palm Tree Leaves Turning Yellow?
Palm trees are considered evergreen and do not shed their leaves annually.
A leaf, or frond, lasts for several years before turning yellow, then brown and dropping off.
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This is a natural process so when older fronds start to yellow, it’s nothing to worry about.
Here are some more concerning causes of yellowing on your palm.
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Choose a pot with plenty of drainage holes and use a loose soil mix with added perlite.
Special potting soils for cactus, palm, and citrus are available.
If the cause is lack of water, irrigate until water runs out the bottom holes of the pot.
Allow overwatered plants to dry out.
You may need to repot with drier soil.
Avoid temperature fluctuations by slowly acclimating when moving your plant from indoors to outdoors.
Increase exposure by a few hours each day.
Overwinter potted plants indoors away from drafts because of windows, doors, and ventilation.
Provide plenty of direct or indirect sunlight according to the palm variety.
Nutrient deficiencies are often brought on by an imbalance.
Most types of palms benefit from three applications annually in spring, summer, and autumn.
Besides causing leaf damage, palm pests can also carry disease.
Horticultural oil and insecticidal soap eliminate many of these insects but may require repeat applications.
Should I Cut Off Yellow Palm Tree Leaves?
Remove only older, yellowing leaves that are ready to die back and drop off.
Other reasons for yellowing need to be identified and corrected.
Removing new and immature foliage is just a cosmetic fix and allows the underlying cause to continue.
Can Yellow Palm Tree Leaves Turn Green Again?
Why Do Majesty and Queen Palms Leaves Turn Yellow?
Mistakes in watering are a common cause for palm tree leaves to yellow.
Use pots with plenty of drainage holes and a loose potting soil.
Allow the top inch to dry out before watering deeply and irrigate less frequently during winter.
Direct sunlight causes sunburn onMajesty palmleaves so find a location with plenty of indirect exposure.
