Yellow/green spears

[zimm]

Had several palms put in today from a local nursery.  There was a month or so delay from picking them out and install, and two of them have more of yellow/green spear growth than the green growth previously.  I’m guessing this has to do with watering levels and will level out once they are in the ground, but if it is more likely a nutritional deficiency, I’m curious how to handle as I know generally you don’t want to fertilize until they are in the ground at least 6 weeks.  Any advice?  Thanks!

[Chester B]

Yellow spears are pretty common especially in winter/spring. Once they get a taste of sunlight they’ll green up. I have a big Butia that has a yellow spear right now, I see it often with this palm. 

[Palmfarmer]

I seen this with my Butias especially. They just need some more sun then they turn green and eventually silverish.

[Merlyn]

Yellow-green or even white new fronds is typically a sign of an iron deficiency.  Frequently that's caused by overly wet or mucky soil and root rot.  That can happen if they are overwatered in pots.  It can also happen in the ground if they are either overwatered or if the soil is dense or doesn't drain.  Pictures would help diagnose a possible issue.

[zimm]

Thank you all.  I suspected all would be fine.  I will try to remember to grab some pictures tomorrow.

[zimm]

Sorry for the delay.  Everything has greened up already so clearly not an issue. I suspect they were just overwatered at the nursery recently.  Thank you!