Majestic Palms in Pots

[SLUGGO]

Hi All, 

I've had majestic palms in pots for a year now sitting on the balcony. They've all gained some height, but all consistently have brown fronds like the photo attached.

I've used a regular potting mix and add a palm fertiliser a few times a year.

I generally water once a week during the colder months and twice a week during summer. Soil always feels more on the drier side rather than soggy.

I can't work out what's causing it, over watering, under watering? I have pots at either end of the house and they all have the same brown fronds.

I was thinking to take them out and re-pot back into the same 400mm pots adding some wetting agent and extra fertiliser using a fresh soil mix to try and give them a kick start going into summer.

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

[Rickybobby]

Where abouts are you? What’s your climate like 

[Allen]

I have 9 in pots outside for 2 years.  They need to be moist constantly if they dry out they do this.  Thats my guess.  Mine are also in part shade and do well.  

[PalmatierMeg]

Majesty palms love water. Very hard to overwater them. Even so, make sure the potting mix drains well and does not turn to muck that suffocates roots. Don't keep palms on a rigid watering schedule. Water when top 1" of soil is dry. Majesties are also fertilizer hogs so don't be too stingy. However, fertilizer is not cure-all for all woes and should not be the first thing you grab when the palm has a problem. Be sure to use a time release fertilizer with micro nutrients that is formulated for palms. Do not use cheap blue granulated fertilizer aimed at flowers and house plants. You should fertilize 2-3x per year during growing season. Do not fertilize during winter.

Welcome to PalmTalk

[SLUGGO]

I knew I left something out, we're in Sydney, so doesn't get too cold and they're under a balcony so fairly protected. They do get the morning sun.

I do the finger test before watering, however they generally get a drink twice a week during the warmer months, and drain easily. I use a specific palm and fern fertiliser a few times a year too.

I might go ahead and give them a fresh pot of soil with some wetting agent thrown in.

[Rickybobby]

Anymore pics? Show the pot and soil 

[SLUGGO]

11 hours ago, Rickybobby said:

Anymore pics? Show the pot and soil 

11 hours ago, Rickybobby said:

 

 

[SLUGGO]

I have a good layer of mulch on top

[SLUGGO]

Mulch raked back a little

[Rickybobby]

Nonhijacking intended see if you guys can guess this issue

ravenea rivularis as well