Sabal yellowing

[ZPalms]

I've noticed my sabal is starting to loose color in its leaves, It's been in the ground since May 17th Is this a sign of lacking nutrients in the soil? or too much water? or something else? 

[Swolte]

There could be several factors but my take is that it's just experiencing some transplant shock. Right now, it is trying hard to grow some roots. I would just be patient and make sure the site remains well-watered. I would not fertilize it right now as that may just stress the new roots out which are still few and far between. More information would help, though. Like, was it moved from a sheltered, temperature controlled location to a full sun site?

Edited July 7, 2021 by Swolte

[ZPalms]

1 hour ago, Swolte said:

There could be several factors but my take is that it's just experiencing some transplant shock. Right now, it is trying hard to grow some roots. I would just be patient and make sure the site remains well-watered. I would not fertilize it right now as that may just stress the new roots out which are still few and far between. More information would help, though. Like, was it moved from a sheltered, temperature controlled location to a full sun site?

As far as I know I think it was grown inside a greenhouse but I'm not entirely sure but from the photos from where I bought it they look sheltered, then it was in my room for 4 weeks then moved outside into the ground back in may

Edited July 7, 2021 by ZPalms

[Sabal King]

4 hours ago, ZPalms said:

As far as I know I think it was grown inside a greenhouse but I'm not entirely sure but from the photos from where I bought it they look sheltered, then it was in my room for 4 weeks then moved outside into the ground back in may

You're fine just pay attention to new growth.  I planted a whole bunch of sabals, many varieties and while some had yellow'ish color on the strap leaves, some turn brown, etc, the new growth was nice and green and pushed vigorously.  Keep it watered, and leave them be... they're an easy one to grow.

[EastCanadaTropicals]

Well my chamadorea loses color when it gets sunburned, if that helps.

[ZPalms]

Thanks everyone for the replies I worry and I don't want to lose my one and only sabal especially since it's 3 years old! I feel better knowing its just stress and at least the middle leaf looks good I think

Edited July 8, 2021 by ZPalms