Seedling problem-dying, roots problem

[Dawid]

Hello

I have a problem with my palm seedlings.  the problem applies to every species ...

symptoms:

palm trees have stopped growing or have slow growth

leaves turn yellow

new leaves come out smaller

plants twist, are flaccid
the photos show root deformities, which at the base of the trunk are dead and flaccid, lower  the parts of the roots look ok

as you can also see in the photo, mutants are growing from the base of the trunk.
 can these plants be saved? 

[PalmatierMeg]

What mutants? Overall the palm looks good except for some blackened roots.

If all your seedlings are dying of root rot you are probably overwatering. You also may be using a mucky, poorly draining potting mix, i.e., cheap black potting soil from a discount store. Most palm seedlings need a light, coarse, well-draining mix that doesn’t turn to sludge when wet. PTer @Pal Meir makes his own custom mixes over in Europe and has several recipes for a good potting mix here on the forum.

Pot your seedlings in deep pots at least 15 cm tall with your well draining mix, water in then hold off until the top few centimeter are dry. Water on demand not on a schedule. Resist the urge to automatically grab a watering can - water is not a cure-all for plant problems and kills more potted plants than it saves. Never let your seedlings sit in trays of water.

I also suggest you begin some internet research about palms in general and the species you grow to better understand what they are and how they grow. We all had to climb the same learning curve.

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