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title: "Can anyone help explain to me why my Madagascar palm’s leaves…"
description: "Can anyone help explain to me why my Madagascar palm’s leaves instantly turn black and crispy? I’ve tried moving it away from the window, as well as increasing…"
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community: "The Cactus & Succulent Circle"
author: "1turnip"
published: "2025-11-05T02:00:46.408287Z"
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# Can anyone help explain to me why my Madagascar palm’s leaves…

_Posted by 1turnip on 2025-11-05_

Can anyone help explain to me why my Madagascar palm’s leaves instantly turn black and crispy? I’ve tried moving it away from the window, as well as increasing watering intervals.

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## 7 comments

### plantgeek commented on 2025-11-05

crispy leaves in tropical plants is generally low humidity, not underwatering. get a mister or humidifier if possible.

#### 1turnip replied on 2025-11-05

Weird, I never would’ve guessed it needed to be misted

#### Yup replied on 2025-11-05

Yup just needs higher humidity

### Nunyabzwx commented on 2025-11-05

Idk about the higher humidity bcz i have one thats doing great and i live in a very low humid climate. I'm thinking it needs more light. Mine loves the east sun.

#### 1turnip replied on 2025-11-05

It’s in a South facing window currently and gets as much sun as it can here.

#### Phil replied on 2025-11-05

That window still may not be enough. When I researched this plant a couple months ago, found out they need lots of direct sun. I already have many succulents with grow lights, but having a tall plant under a grow light is a little more difficult. That’s why I decided against getting one.

### Nunyabzwx commented on 2025-11-05

Oh ok the south facing window is even better. They need a little more water than Cacti

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