Butia Capitata

[boondog]

I planted this Pindo about a month and a half ago. It has slowly gone down hill, some fronds faster than others. I planted another at the same time 25 feet away and it looks fine. I dug a big hole, used potting soil and palm fertilizer the same way on all 5 of the different palms I planted that day. I tried giving this one some extra water but I don't think it has helped. Does anyone have any idea?

Thanks so much,

Roger

Down by Houston

[boondog]

Another pic.

[TikiRick]

Looks as though you may have planted the palm too deep...just a guess from the photograph.

[boondog]

It has some spotting on it. Could this be a fungus or something? It had new growth coming out and it looked good for a while, then it started this.

[boondog]

It's planted right at the same level where it was in the pot. Could it be too much water? And why is it worse on some fronds than others?

What should I try?

Thanks,

Roger

Down by Houston

[Scott]

I'm by no means an expert, but it's funny you mention the water, my B. Capita seems to get the least water of my palms and it is happy.

Good luck!

[paulgila]

how well does the soil drain?butias like it a little drier

so if they always have wet feet it could explain the

poor appearance of the palm.

[Joe palma]

I agree w/ Paul. Let the plant dry out before watering again.

I would not mulch a Butia capitata.

[Polar Palm Trees]

It looks like Potassium deficiency to me. It is potted nicely though! I do not agree that butias like drier soil. Mine seem to love the water and they naturally occur in haevy undrained soil. It should pull through fine with some micro nutrients. -Jason

[Bilbo]

I reckon thats no mineral defficiency (that is impossible at this stage) but surely something else . . .  

Moisture levels, whatever?

Surely Pindo is one of the easiest Palms around?

Regardez

Juan