Phoenix Canariensis sprouting small leaf

[sped94]

I bought this Phoenix Canariensis in November and I planted it in the ground. In spring it started to grow: the central leaf, which obviously didnt grow throughout the winter, has nowdeveloped and a new leaf is emerging. This last one, however, is smaller than the previous ones. What could be the cause?

[quaman58]

It’s a pretty common thing, sometimes due to cold weather, sometimes due to transplanting. Generally nothing to worry about and they almost always grow out of it as they get adjusted to whatever’s going on.

[sped94]

5 hours ago, quaman58 said:

It’s a pretty common thing, sometimes due to cold weather, sometimes due to transplanting. Generally nothing to worry about and they almost always grow out of it as they get adjusted to whatever’s going on.

Thank you. I'll wait to see how the next leaves will grow.

But could it also be a micronutrient deficiency problem? I am using a slow release organic fertilizer...

[Chester B]

Definitely a transplant thing, the fronds will get larger as it gets acclimated.

[sped94]

1 hour ago, Chester B said:

Definitely a transplant thing, the fronds will get larger as it gets acclimated.

OK I hope it

[quaman58]

Most Phoenix species seem to be adept at finding whatever micronutrients they need. They almost always look green & lush, even when there's no one to look after them. Prior to the dreaded palm weevil arriving here, they would sprout up everywhere & generally looked great.