Coccothrinax crinita problems

[DALION]

I have a few C. crinita I have been growing for years. Two are in 3 gal containers and 2 in 15 gallons. I have had them in full sun the whole time and have 1-2 leafs growing a year with out any problems. Earlier this year one of the smaller ones had the unopened spear fall out of the plant. The remaining leaves are still green and healthy but I am sure that doom is near. Is there any chance the plant will survive? I poured hydrogen peroxide down the opening when the leaf pulled out but don't nkow what else I can do.

[paulgila]

i have not had any personal experience growing this palm but i have seen alot of gardens in socal & cant remember ever seeing 1 of them--

usually theres a reason for that.

[virtualpalm]

You did the right thing. I have saved palms this way after losing the spear leaf. Keep pouring hydrogen peroxide in the bud every few days and just wait and see what happens.

Jody

[PalmatierMeg]

These are tough palms. I had spears pull on a C. spissa and C. hybrid after a freeze in Jan 2009. Three months later both put up new spears and have doubled in size since.

[Phil]

Dalion,

I think that Coccothrinax crinita seems to have a susceptibility to fungus in Southern California. The late Lois Rosten had a very nice specimen in here garden in Orange County. It had about 4 feet of trunk as I recall and looked great. She eventually lost it to a sudden decline felt to be fungal. As much as I hate using chemicals, I think this species would probably benefit from prophylactic use of a fungicide. I'd pour it down the throat several times a year, especially in winter and early Spring. I don't think it's strictly a cold issue. I'd appreciate other people's comments.

Phil

[Mandrew968]

I hear of them getting fungus in South Florida. They can grow in some shade, but when they do, a fungus is never far away. I can imagine, since the weather is cooler in So Cal, it would be like permanent shade in South Florida and that's poor placement for this palm--add some cold and you have two problems!

[DALION]

There is a C. crinita growing in the South Coast Plaza mall parking lot with about 3+ feet of trunk. It has been there for many years and since they could grow it with what little attention/maintenance mall gardeners give it, I thought I could grow it too. I will try the fungicide and hope they all continue to do well. Are they any others in So Cal that have had any experiences with this palm? Do other Coccothrinax spicies have similar problems?

[sur4z]

Dalion-

My C.crinita has been in the ground for over a year and has put out a number of spears; however recently a new spear turned brown and I pulled it out. I was told to soak the tree in a liquid copper fungicide, which I did; and I plan to do it again...here's hopin'.

[aztropic]

Here are 2 crinita's in 3 gallon pots that were identical 2 years ago. Same exact soil,water,light,and temps;literally growing side by side.Last winter,the right one got a fungus and the spear pulled.It sat still over the whole summer for 8 months and just recently started pushing out burnt miniature spears.I thought it was a goner but it is starting to prove me wrong.

aztropic

Mesa,Arizona

[aztropic]

Closeup of the "new" growth.

[MattyB]

Dalion,

I've had the same exact experience with Coccothrinax crinita having the spear pull. Mine was due to being bare rooted and stuffed into a suitcase because I took it home with me after Ken Johnson gave it to me as a gift during our trip in November of 2009. As soon as I got it home the spear pulled out. I left it alone and exactly 2 years later, November 2011, I have a new spear emerging from the hole. Just be patient, there's a good chance that it'll come back.

[DALION]

Matt and AZ

I hope mine survives too. Did you guys do anything to help it along?

Leo

[aztropic]

Immediately when the spear pulled,I gave it one hydrogen peroxide treatment,turned it upside down to drain the hole,and avoided getting any water in the hole during waterings.It sat completely still over the summer but now that it has cooled off,is starting to push out new damaged growth.Palms that put out multiple spears at a time seem to have a better chance of recovery.

aztropic

Mesa, Arizona

[DALION]

After reading the above postings, I decided to look at my C. crinita.

Top view looks bad

But on closer inspection you can see some new growth