Does it get enough light all year round?
The fan palm needs a lot of light all year round. There is enough light during the summer, especially when it is in a sunny spot. But in winter it has to not sufficiently hardy Washington palm in frost-free winter quarters overwinter.
- place the palm tree close to the window
- possibly. Plant lamp(€ 65.50 at Amazon *) to install
- slowly get used to the sun in spring
also read
- Washingtonia robusta - hardy or sensitive to frost?
- Washingtonia robusta - growth per year
- Washingtonia robusta - winter challenges
Tips
Wait until the yellow leaves are completely dry before cutting. Apply the scissors about 5 cm from the trunk.
Is the water balance correct?
The soil of Washingtonia robusta should be kept constantly moist. The top layer of soil is only allowed to dry out in winter. But the preference for water does not go so far that the palm tree likes to stand in water. Waterlogging can cause yellow leaves just as much as a dry root ball. Adjust your watering behavior to the needs of the plant. It is better to water with smaller amounts, but more often. Water that is too calcareous also leads to chlorosis.
Have nutrients been optimally dosed?
The annual increase can be up to 20 palm fronds in the Washingtona palm. But if you want to transform your small palm into a stately, 3-4 m high specimen, you should be patient and give yourself plenty of nutrients. This is just as harmful as lack of nutrients. Fertilize Mainly from April to September with a green manure, whereby the dosage recommendation of the manufacturer must be observed. Then the leaves stay lush green.
Tips
Repot a young Washingtonia annually in spring or summer in fresh, well-drained substrate. Older specimens are repotted every 2-3 years. A palm with yellow leaves can also benefit from repotting.
Is there a pest infestation?
Also sucking Spider mites cause a color change. The greatest danger is in winter, when the palm is too warm and overwintered with dry heating air. If no other winter quarters with 5-10 ° C are available, you should at least regularly spray the palm with water. Cut off infected fronds and use a suitable means to control the pests.