coco palm transplanted 30 days ago. help

[Baja-Jay-92106]

I put these coco palms in the ground a month ago . This one has been leaning over hard from the crown up. I had a healthy frawn bend and break on the opposite side so I cut it off. Just wondering if the lose of the frawn on the opposite side would make the palm list over?.  I put 3 in the ground at the same time , two are standing tall and look great seeing new growth on all three ,But the 3rd palm not so sure.   Please let me know your thoghts  on how they look and if it looks like I'm doing something wrong .. thanks.. 

[Mr. Coconut Palm]

Hi James,

Where did you get them from?  It looks REALLY DRY there.  Have you been keeping them watered?  The first month or so is critical when it comes to watering and getting a palm established.  Some palms can take months to get established, but a healthy and properly planted coconut palm should get established fairly quickly.  Did they have a lot of roots, or were the palms really root bound in a pot that was too small for them?  How far down the Baja is that?  What are your high and low temps like now in F?  If you can answer these questions I and some of the other members may be able to help you.  Also, it would be a good idea to apply a good organic fertilizer with lots of micronutrients and some organic compost over the area where the root zone is, then mulch them a couple of inches thick with a good organic mulch (but leave a couple of inches of space between the mulch and the trunk).

John

[Baja-Jay-92106]

Thanks John,

I bought the palms from a buddy theyWhere in the ground Not in pots I'm down in Los barriles About an hour north of Cabo San Lucas. I water The Palms twice a day for the first 15 days Then once a day In the morning Until I see new growth Then I was told to water once every 2 days Because it is summer here and it does get very hot and humid.  

I think the first two Palms look good It just seems Ever since that palm frond broke and I cut it off the palm has looked sad I have put i put good compost  in the bottom of the beds with fast-draining soil But I just was trying to figure out why it was leaning so hard the beds hold about 15 gallons. So I give them 15 gall every morning. You think I should be watering twice a day ?.Also i was told to use 17-17-17 ppk. Is this good for palms? And at what age should I apply it.. palms are 5 weeks transplanted.. thanks for all your help

[Baja-Jay-92106]

This time of year temps are 70 to 80 at night & in the day it can reach over 100, but on avrage mid 90s with tons of humidity until the end of October..

[Baja-Jay-92106]

Good Sunday project.

[Kostas]

I think the affected palm is either missing water or rotting

[Baja-Jay-92106]

Thanks for the info.. I think its a water issue. Think it was planted a little to deep and isn't getting acquit water. So I pulled some dirt out and upped the watering so we'll see 

[Kostas]

Yes, planting too deep would cause severe problems eventually, so make sure they are all at original planting depth. Roots were probably suffocating from the change in depth. 

Your plan sounds good, now it should fix again