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Mike

Hi-I’m new to the world of plants. I bought this parlor palm about a month ago on Facebook Marketplace. I’ve watered it twice since - the first time 24 oz of water a few days after repotting (which occurred the week I got it) and the second time a few days ago I watered till I saw a few drops of water through the drain hole. My moisture meter says it’s still damp/appropriately watered deep down. I’ve had a number of stems turns yellow/brown - i cut a few off and you can see others that have just turned yellow. I bought a grow light a week ago because I was afraid my plant wasn’t getting enough sun. Nonetheless, I’m still having problems. Any and all suggestions are welcome.

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  1. Madison

    Have you checked for pests yet just to be sure? I’ve heard palms can be prone to them. Generally speaking, when I have browning and yellowing that’s often a sign of overwatering. If the soil is still wet, if the leaves or stems feel soft at all, that’s probably a good confirmation. If so you’ll need to take it out of the soil to treat for root rot, repot into a chunky/well draining soil mix, and then reduce the watering frequency. From what I understand, parlor palms are sensitive to overwatering and pretty drought tolerant, so you could probably let the soil dry out at least 50%-75% before watering.

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  2. Lilly

    My palm is quite big and by a heater vent so it dies out very quick. I water every seven days. Use a wooden dowel to test moisture. I also use a humidifier for the dryness of winter.

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    • Lilly

      They also murder the youngest leaves to push out new ones so take a look at how healthy the spear is

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    • Mike

      The spear looks healthy and, like you mentioned, the youngest/smallest leaves are the ones dying. I’ve been spraying it with water every few days ago in addition to my regular watering schedule.

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    • Lilly

      Mine took a bit before an obvious need leaf was coming in. I like to put lavender in my spray bottles to help prevent pests. You can use other preventative essential oils too.

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