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Watering needs of Kentia palms

oxcart1

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I have several Kentias and have a recurring problem when the spikes turn to fronds. They develop about half way and then stop.....the individual leaves do not separate.

My climate is hospitable here in SoCal, a mere 10 miles from the ocean so that is not an issue.

I water them three times a week in hot weather and once a week in the winter.

Any ideas as to the cause of this phenomenon ?

 

 

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Jim in Los Altos Grand Master

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A picture is worth a thousand words. Any chance you can upload one or two?

Jim in Los Altos, CA  SF Bay Area 37.34N- 122.13W- 190' above sea level

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Pictures

Maybe water ain't the problem

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Josh-O Grand Master

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sounds like a deficiency  problem?? 

Carlsbad, California Zone 10 B on the hill (402 ft. elevation)

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Josh-O Grand Master

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what preventative measures have you taken?

Carlsbad, California Zone 10 B on the hill (402 ft. elevation)

Sunset zone 24

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Josh-O Grand Master

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how cold do you get? wheres your location?

Carlsbad, California Zone 10 B on the hill (402 ft. elevation)

Sunset zone 24

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oxcart1 Newbie

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All,

Location is Santa Ana, Ca where today it was 97, and frost free in the winter. 400 ft above SL

If not water.....what ?

deficiency.....what might a deficiency be ?

preventative measures might be....what ? I do not understand that question/suggestion.

I will post a picture when I return.

Thanks in advance for helping me sort this out.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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pictures will defiantly help you with your questuions.

Carlsbad, California Zone 10 B on the hill (402 ft. elevation)

Sunset zone 24

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Pete in Paradise Hills Proficient

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I have several Kentias and have a recurring problem when the spikes turn to fronds. They develop about half way and then stop.....the individual leaves do not separate.

My climate is hospitable here in SoCal, a mere 10 miles from the ocean so that is not an issue.

I water them three times a week in hot weather and once a week in the winter.

Any ideas as to the cause of this phenomenon ?

 

 

mine have done the same but have grown out of it. I  could be wrong but ddon't think it's a problem.

Paradise Hills, 4 miles inland, south facing slope in the back, north facing yard in the front

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