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One of my Kentiopsis has a robust second stem growing from beneath the soil line. I haven't seen them do this before. How common is it for them? I washed away a couple inches of soil to see what was going on...

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Catherine Presley

 

Old Miakka

& Phillippi Creek

Sarasota

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brodklop Experienced

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Years ago I saw one of these divert it's growing point down the soil in the pot and out the drainage holes.

Check your plant is the original growing point still growing. ie is there a spear coming from the original growing point

Palms are the king of trees

Brod

Brisbane, Australia

28 latitude, sub tropical

summer average 21c min - 29c max

winter average 10c min - 21c max

extremes at my place 5c - 42c

1100 average rainfall

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I looked at it today, and sure enough there is no emerging spear as the others all have.

Catherine Presley

 

Old Miakka

& Phillippi Creek

Sarasota

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Zeeth Grand Master

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I looked at it today, and sure enough there is no emerging spear as the others all have.

Does this normally kill a palm when this happens? I have a coconut sprout where this happened and I don't want it to die...

Keith 

Palmetto, Florida (10a) and Tampa, Florida (9b/10a)

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Lowey Experienced

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I looked at it today, and sure enough there is no emerging spear as the others all have.

Does this normally kill a palm when this happens? I have a coconut sprout where this happened and I don't want it to die...

It doesnt normally, I have had a number of different palms do this and as long as the roots are well covered with soil, they come back just fine.

Bruce

Innisfail - NQ AUS - 3600mm of rain a year average or around 144inches if you prefer - Temp Range 9c to 43c

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I've had this happen on any number of palms. Usually, it occurs when something keeps the spear in the original place from going upward, so it pops out the side. Sometimes the plant does okay, sometimes not.

That one looks robust, so it should be okay.

I've seen that condition on Kings, queens, Washies, Phoenix, and a variety of Dypsis.

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I've had this happen on any number of palms. Usually, it occurs when something keeps the spear in the original place from going upward, so it pops out the side. Sometimes the plant does okay, sometimes not.

That one looks robust, so it should be okay.

I've seen that condition on Kings, queens, Washies, Phoenix, and a variety of Dypsis.

Let's keep our forum fun and friendly.

Any data in this post is provided 'as is' and in no event shall I be liable for any damages, including, without limitation, damages resulting from accuracy or lack thereof, insult, or lost profits or revenue, claims by third parties or for other similar costs, or any special, incidental, or consequential damages arising out of my opinion or the use of this data. The accuracy or reliability of the data is not guaranteed or warranted in any way and I disclaim liability of any kind whatsoever, including, without limitation, liability for quality, performance, merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose arising out of the use, or inability to use my data. Other terms may apply.

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