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title: "what can I do for this poor palm? does he have a pest? or why does he…"
description: "what can I do for this poor palm? does he have a pest? or why does he just keep dying? what am I doing wrong? he's in topsoil/perlite mix, watered maybe once a…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/EtC_giEjQPOiUzh_TOv4BQ/pXbUnsXr7MLOezwWdlpda7"
community: "Plant Recovery Room"
author: "PhiloFox"
published: "2024-12-22T14:22:44.871871Z"
language: "en"
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# what can I do for this poor palm? does he have a pest? or why does he…

_Posted by PhiloFox on 2024-12-22_

what can I do for this poor palm? does he have a pest? or why does he just keep dying? what am I doing wrong? he's in topsoil/perlite mix, watered maybe once a week, under a grow light... wasa wondering if a little terrarium would help him? idk!

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## 2 comments

### Abbi commented on 2024-12-22

I couldn't tell you if its pests, but with my neanthe bella palm, I let the soil dry completely before I water again. Its in an east facing window and gets misted about once a day. I fertilize once a month during the growing season. Its currently in a regular potting mix but ill pry change it to a potting soil+perlite+bark mix this spring.

#### PhiloFox replied on 2024-12-22

thanks for your input!! I appreciate it

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