problem with new growth

[nkbish]

I have a few c. plumosa's and a couple are growing poorly. The new frond opens with short leafs. Any help fixing this issue would be great. I tried researching this issue but did not find a good answer. I also have a

wodyetia bifurcata with the same issue. I was thinking it could be a difficiency but not sure which one. Thanks in advance for any suggestions.

here are a couple of phots of the issue.

[Palmlover]

We've had some cold and unusual weather early this year in California. I got a few palms with similar growth as a result of it. The cure maybe patience and wait for new fonds!

[Jim in Los Altos]

That looks somewhat like "frizzle top" which is caused by a manganese deficiency. One of my C. plumosa is exhibiting the same condition and I plan on adding some manganese to the soil soon.

[Pedro 65]

That looks somewhat like "frizzle top" which is caused by a manganese deficiency. One of my C. plumosa is exhibiting the same condition and I plan on adding some manganese to the soil soon.

Yes, i would say the same Jim, not just manganese though, zinc deficiency is very well documented for palms pushing small spears. Easy fixable with trace elements added.

[Mandrew968]

When they are afflicted like so, then the best way to correct it is with a foliar spray--the reason this is happening is due to the root's inability to uptake what it is lacking. Foliar spray will directly deliver the nutrients. Only after this can you worry about why your soil is not working for the palm(in this case, it could be the soil was too cold for the roots to work).

[nkbish]

thanks to all for the help. can you buy those supplies at the local nursery or it is something tough to find?

Mandrew: is there a kind of spray that you suggest?

[MattyB]

It looks to me like that frond was rotting or was eaten while it was still a spear down in the crown. The actual problem occured many months ago, probably during last Winter (I notice at least 1 newer leaf that's healthy) and the palm apears to be fine now.