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Anyone seen a new spear twist before?

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July 16, 20223 yr

This robusta has been in ground over two years and has always looked a little ratty and hasn’t grown as fast as the others. Grasshoppers have been eating at it lately. I’ve noticed the newest spear is twisting. Why could this be?

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July 17, 20223 yr

3 hours ago, Jtee said:

This robusta has been in ground over two years and has always looked a little ratty and hasn’t grown as fast as the others. Grasshoppers have been eating at it lately. I’ve noticed the newest spear is twisting. Why could this be?

My potted one did it. Too wet on mine I think

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July 17, 20223 yr

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I should post a pic

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July 17, 20223 yr

What the heck.....

Never seen that happen with mine, but mine overall looks just about like yours does. For some reason it just hasnt taken off since being planted last year.

I should ask though, has it been fertilized? Based on how green the other fronds are i would venture to guess that it has, but im also not sure if a twisting spear means boron deficiency.

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