Seedling Problem!

[PalmTreeDude]

There is something wrong with two of my four date palm seedlings, appears to be completely dead and one is starting to die from the bottom. What could be wrong? I left them in full sun and it is very hot here, could that be the problem? 

[PalmTreeDude]

[kinzyjr]

If they get too wet they will sometimes do this.

[Rickybobby]

10 hours ago, kinzyjr said:

If they get too wet they will sometimes do this.

I agree I have a bunch of date seedlings and I never soak them. Just keep them nice and moist with good drainage holes in their cups. My room is always set around 80 degrees and 40 percent humidity 

[PalmatierMeg]

They are probably damping off because you kept the soil too wet and/or poor draining. Remember true date palms are native to dry/desert areas and prefer drier conditions.

[kinzyjr]

@PalmTreeDude

If you want a possible solution, you can repot them in drier and better draining soil.  They are pretty tolerant of repotting and grade change, but less tolerant of wet conditions near their bud.

[PalmTreeDude]

I simply watered them less and the damaged ones came back except for the one that looked dead. Thank you all for your help.