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A troll? I'm actually a member of this community. You just popped up and I haven't seen you comment on one thing that wasn't the topic you started. Convo over Really? Cause I saw you jump on a thread, make a rude little criticism offering no constructive help. Sounds like a troll to me. Definitely doesn't sound like the actions of a "reputable community member". Rob - referring to Dan as a troll is improper and uncalled for. I am sympathetic to your position, I also love the beautiful stature of Roystonea regia. There are three in my garden. They in fact were the first palms I planted when I purchased my home. No one could have convinced me not to plant them. It is now 18+ years later and they have 30ft of trunk. The fronds are large and gravity always wins, with a considerable amount of force. Although unsolicitated, Dan's comments are valid. Royals are not "friendly" when mature in a confined areas. I've known Dan since he was 13 or 14 years old, always attending the Palm Sales at Fairchild Tropical Botanical Garden. He is passionate about palms. Both you guys are fortunate to live in USDA Zone 11 and can grow palms that many of us cannot. Dan is still a yound guy and does have a bias towards rare and unusual palms. His experience could be a valuable asset to you. Lets try some kindness Ron

A couple ofweeks ago I posted some pics of possible bud rot and later of a frond that was getting brown streaks. Kostas suggested the streaks might be root rot or salt build up. Well now the frond is getting much worse but its still growing and its pushing through the bud rot. They areas start out dark brown and then dry out after awhile. I don't know how it could have gotten root rot I let I dry out very good between waterings. The other 2 fronds are fine, it really sucks that it was fine all winter until right before spring hits and it can go back out. I would hate to loose this palm. Thanks in advance for all sugestions and advice Here are some pics of the frond in question ad the good ones