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Strange leaf damage/scars on my Ravenea hildebrandtii

GottmitAlex

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Been about two months now, and never gave it too much thought. But since the new frond is opening and sooner or later the leaf in question will wither away and die, I would like to know.

The dwarf majesty palm in question is the one in the middle, to the left of the triple adonidia merrillii.

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Below is the leaf with the geometrically placed scar markings on each leaflet.

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A closeup

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And below is the spear which just opened up.

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Last, is a general shot of both R.  Hildebradtii and the adonidia. They're outside by the outhouse bathroom/greenhouse. 

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Thank you for any input. I know it's no big deal, I am just curious as to what could be the nature of the scars.

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5 year high 42.2C/108F (07/06/2018)--5 year low 4.6C/40.3F (1/19/2023)--Lowest recent/current winter: 4.6C/40.3F (1/19/2023)

 

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It occured while the frond was still a spear.  The spear was probably rubbing against something and got scratched.  Then it grew fine for a week or so, then there was another windy day and the spear got scratched again.  And so on and so forth.

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Matt Bradford

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Spring Valley, CA (8.5 miles inland from San Diego Bay)

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Thank you Matty. 

5 year high 42.2C/108F (07/06/2018)--5 year low 4.6C/40.3F (1/19/2023)--Lowest recent/current winter: 4.6C/40.3F (1/19/2023)

 

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