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Coccothrinax Arg. new frond dried out looking

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February 7, 20188 yr

Hi Palm growners! My little Coccothrinax Argentata has a new frond that looks all dried out and papyrus. I read that if the center is dead, the plant is toast. Here's a picture taken today. For information, it was planted 2 years ago.

Is all hope lost?

Edited February 7, 20188 yr by asimegusta

Charlotte Harbor area, Mangrove waterfront, Elevation: 9ft.

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February 8, 20188 yr

8 hours ago, asimegusta said:

Is all hope lost?

While it isn't pretty, I was having a difficult time determining the extent of the damage. Perhaps an even more close up shot of the heart of the palm, where the damaged frond is emerging might generate some additional feedback. Did the palm have something drop on the newly emerging frond, or any other trauma's you can share?

33.0782 North -117.305 West at 72 feet elevation

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February 8, 20188 yr

Give the yellow centre spear a gentle pull and see if it comes out. If so you'd better pour some hydrogen peroxide in the hole left by the rotted spear. The rest of the plants looks pretty healthy so all might not be lost.

Regards Neil

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February 8, 20188 yr

9 hours ago, Neil C said:

Give the yellow centre spear a gentle pull and see if it comes out. If so you'd better pour some hydrogen peroxide in the hole left by the rotted spear. The rest of the plants looks pretty healthy so all might not be lost.

Regards Neil

Good advice....this has worked for many of us here on PT.

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February 8, 20188 yr

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Neil,

Thank you. I would never have thought to do that. The yellow spear came out. I poured in some hydrogen peroxide.

Misty fog this morning here gives the plant a dew covered look..

Charlotte Harbor area, Mangrove waterfront, Elevation: 9ft.

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February 8, 20188 yr

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12 hours ago, Tracy said:

While it isn't pretty, I was having a difficult time determining the extent of the damage. Perhaps an even more close up shot of the heart of the palm, where the damaged frond is emerging might generate some additional feedback. Did the palm have something drop on the newly emerging frond, or any other trauma's you can share?

No frond drop or other trauma (well Irma did give it a shake), just this latest spear all yellow and dried out.

Charlotte Harbor area, Mangrove waterfront, Elevation: 9ft.