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windmill palm fronds suddenly closing overnight

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i’ve had this palm in the ground for around a year. it’s been fine up until last night when noticed the top 5 fronds were folded. i tested the ph and it read 7, the spear is intact fully, and the trunk is solid all around. we’ve had quite a bit of rain here but nothing we haven’t seen before. it’s still quite warm so it’s not like it’s staying wet (to my knowledge). i planted it on a mound too because this area has issues with drainage sometimes. it’s on a southeast facing wall. i just want to know what the problem could be and what i can do to fix it. IMG_5832.jpegIMG_5833.jpegIMG_5830.jpeg

Dig down in the soil six inches deep or so, about 12 inches away from the trunk and see if the soil is chronically wet or dry. Observe whether the roots look a healthy, white solid color or if they’re mushy and darker black or dark gray, which is bad. Also check and make sure you didn’t create a bathtub effect by putting in potting soil or some sort of loose soil when you dug the hole initially.

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Windmill Palm Tree MEGA Guide!

https://youtu.be/cOOhgmWnqRA

TNTropics YouTube Channel- Articles 60+In-ground 7B palms - (Sabal) minor (15+, 3 dwarf),  brazoriensis (1) , 'Birmingham' (3), 'Louisiana' (4), palmetto (2),  tamaulipensis (1), (Trachycarpus) fortunei (15+), wagnerianus (2+),  Rhapidophyllum hystrix (7),  Blue Butia odorata (1), Chamaerops humilis (1) +Tons of tropical plants.  Recent Yearly Lows 4F, -6F, -1F, 12F, 11F, 18F, 16F, 3F, 3F, 6F, 3F, 1F, 16F, 17F, 6F, 8F

 

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1 hour ago, Allen said:

Dig down in the soil about 12 inches away from the trunk and see if the soil is chronically wet or dry. Observe whether the roots look a healthy, white solid color or if they’re mushy and darker black or dark gray, which is bad. Also check and make sure you didn’t create a bathtub effect by putting in potting soil or some sort of loose soil when you dug the hole initially.

Trachycarpus fortunei

Windmill Palm Tree MEGA Guide!

https://youtu.be/cOOhgmWnqRA

what’s the plan if that is the case and is it a death sentence? however, to my knowledge i didn’t use any other soil besides the native soil

No I think it will be ok if you just used mainly native soil, check whether it is staying too dry

TNTropics YouTube Channel- Articles 60+In-ground 7B palms - (Sabal) minor (15+, 3 dwarf),  brazoriensis (1) , 'Birmingham' (3), 'Louisiana' (4), palmetto (2),  tamaulipensis (1), (Trachycarpus) fortunei (15+), wagnerianus (2+),  Rhapidophyllum hystrix (7),  Blue Butia odorata (1), Chamaerops humilis (1) +Tons of tropical plants.  Recent Yearly Lows 4F, -6F, -1F, 12F, 11F, 18F, 16F, 3F, 3F, 6F, 3F, 1F, 16F, 17F, 6F, 8F

 

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i’d be shocked if it’s too dry. we’ve had so much rain! i’ll check when im home and ill lyk
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44 minutes ago, Allen said:

No I think it will be ok if you just used mainly native soil, check whether it is staying too dry

i checked and its wet but not soaking wet. it did just rain about half an inch 2 days ago

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