One lone container dypsis robusta what am I doing wrong. I just can’t seem to get it going strong, more water less water, full sun shade, or whatever it is iam not doing it right. Any suggestions?

Well maybe the Winter is stressing it? Harry

The big Chrysalidocarpus species are notoriously tricky at that size Richard. I think they need a unique combination of warmth, great drainage and also good soil nutrition.

I’d be tempted to bare root it and have a look what’s going on under soil level. I can see it’s developed a good size heel already. It may be that the growth point is too far under soil level and its promotes rot. I’d also be tempted to put it directly in the ground in Spring after raising its level a bit. I’ve had them respond well when allowed to spread their roots.

A friend and former Palmtalk poster gave me a C malcomberi that was languishing in a heated greenhouse for years. I put it outside in a sunny spot in the fridge down here and it’s starting to look good, even during winter.

4 hours ago, Harry’s Palms said:

Well maybe the Winter is stressing it? Harry

Possibly, but it’s the second winter season here. Iam not that impressed with the soil mix it came in.

Richard

2 hours ago, tim_brissy_13 said:

The big Chrysalidocarpus species are notoriously tricky at that size Richard. I think they need a unique combination of warmth, great drainage and also good soil nutrition.

I’d be tempted to bare root it and have a look what’s going on under soil level. I can see it’s developed a good size heel already. It may be that the growth point is too far under soil level and its promotes rot. I’d also be tempted to put it directly in the ground in Spring after raising its level a bit. I’ve had them respond well when allowed to spread their roots.

A friend and former Palmtalk poster gave me a C malcomberi that was languishing in a heated greenhouse for years. I put it outside in a sunny spot in the fridge down here and it’s starting to look good, even during winter.

It does have a nice heel if you look closer behind the stem.

I will go with your suggestion and plant it asap, at my rate next week in my climate 🤣

The soil mix is a heavy river sand based mix, my high iron water might be a culprit in this case, but I have never had any issues before with my water.

Argh growing palms it never ends, I also like to purchase 2 or more of any variety in my collection, having more you can tell if it’s just one palm playing up, just o e single individual it’s hard to tell if grower mistakes or just climatic conditions giving the palm a hard time.

Thanks for the tip!