Butia eriospatha seedling

[Moxi15]

Hi I ordered a Butia eriospatha seedling a few weeks ago. I received the plant with two leaves but the second one looked a bit sad straight away. That leaf has now dried up completely but the larger first leaf looks healthy. 

The dry leaf isn't pulling out. 

Is there a chance this plant might grow more leaves and survive? 

 

[Hu Palmeras]

3 hours ago, Moxi15 said:

Hola, pedí una plántula de Butia eriospatha hace unas semanas. Recibí la planta con dos hojas, pero la segunda se veía un poco triste al instante. Esa hoja ya se ha secado por completo, pero la primera, más grande, se ve sana. 

La hoja seca no se arranca. 

¿Existe la posibilidad de que esta planta produzca más hojas y sobreviva? 

 What a beautiful baby palm tree! I hope it's a beautiful specimen, my friend.

[Harry’s Palms]

It should grow new fronds but it takes a while at that stage . Do not over water , allow the top portion to dry a bit between watering. These are fairly tough , they want bright light but not open , direct sun yet. It is going to take time . The brown frond can be cut off.Harry

[Moxi15]

Thank you Harry, I was hoping for this answer! I'll be keeping my fingers crossed and the top of the soil dry until then. Thanks again! Moxi

[happypalms]

As we day in Australia cool man. 

[Moxi15]

On 9/25/2025 at 2:09 PM, Harry’s Palms said:

It should grow new fronds but it takes a while at that stage . Do not over water , allow the top portion to dry a bit between watering. These are fairly tough , they want bright light but not open , direct sun yet. It is going to take time . The brown frond can be cut off.Harry

Just wanted to let you know that you were right, I was very happy to find a new leaf coming through this morning!

[Harry’s Palms]

Very good news! Good job on that , Harry