- Perform a soil test–a surefire way to figure out if any vital nutrients are missing. ...
- Based on the test results, replenish your plant's soil with missing nutrients with a slow-release fertilizer. ...
- Moving forward, keep your palm on a proper fertilization schedule.
Should I cut yellow leaves off Palm?
If there are yellowish fronds on a palm for more than three days, that is a sure sign that the palm has a nutrient deficiency. Older fronds that are yellow indicate a potassium or magnesium deficiency. When it comes to pruning palms, the best policy is to only remove totally brown fronds.Dec 22, 2016
What causes yellowing in palm trees?
As palm trees mature, some of the old fronds become yellow and fall off. ... In some instances, palm trees turn to yellow if there are insufficient nutrients such as nitrogen or magnesium in the soil where it is planted. These nutrients are responsible for keeping your palm tree green and thrive properly.Feb 21, 2019