Hard Woody Roots!

[julie_withaRaveneaRivlaris]

I'm not completely sure what species of palm this is, but when transplanting all of the roots felt hard and woody. When I trimmed the roots they were white inside?!? Is my Fernando gonna live?

[Fusca]

44 minutes ago, julie_withaRaveneaRivlaris said:

I'm not completely sure what species of palm this is, but when transplanting all of the roots felt hard and woody. When I trimmed the roots they were white inside?!? Is my Fernando gonna live?

Your namesake palm is in fact Ravenea rivularis.  Why did you trim the roots?  You probably set back the palm.  Healthy roots should be white but palms planted in poorly draining soil will turn brown.  Ravenea rivularis make poor houseplants but in a pot they will do better with an excellent draining mix.  The pot needs drainage holes and the palm will need as much light as you can provide.  In the ground they can't be over watered.

[Xenon]

It's 95% probably going to die. Palms do not like root disturbance, you've killed the roots by cutting them. Now it needs to grow new roots which is unlikely considering your weather. 

RIP Fernando. 

(Long live Fernando II) 

[Harry’s Palms]

Excellent advice , I have nothing to add. Harry

[julie_withaRaveneaRivlaris]

On 10/6/2024 at 5:34 PM, Xenon said:

It's 95% probably going to die. Palms do not like root disturbance, you've killed the roots by cutting them. Now it needs to grow new roots which is unlikely considering your weather. 

RIP Fernando. 

(Long live Fernando II) 

Good to be prepared for what may come...🥺.thank you