Trunk soft spot

[SEPalm]

I have a piccabean palm that struggled for a while, but now seems to be growing well but I noticed a soft spot on the trunk. I ripped away the soft wood and it’s solid underneath and solid everywhere else. Is there anything I should do or do you think it’ll be fine?

[Tracy]

3 hours ago, SEPalm said:

I ripped away the soft wood and it’s solid underneath and solid everywhere else. Is there anything I should do or do you think it’ll be fine?

 

Is the white item at it's base a capped sprinkler head?  If that was a sprinkler, it may have been the root problem causing the infection and soft wood.  It's a pretty big gauge you have but other than avoiding having sprinklers blast on it, there isn't much you can do at this point.  I would keep an eye out for additional rot re-occurring in that hole, in which case some hydrogen peroxide followed by an application of an anti-fungal (Daconil or a copper sulfate containing anti-fungal). 

It is hard to tell, but in the second photo the trunk appears to have a significant curve along the ground before it goes vertical, is that accurate?  It is a little worrisome given the past infection of the trunk. 

[SEPalm]

Not a capped sprinkler but a bubbler. It just slowly pours out water no spray or moisture touches the trunk. The palm had blown over then rooted like that. 
 

That spot had cracks so I touched it and it was soft. No smell of rot or anything. I almost removed it, but it continued to grow. No weed whacker or other tools have damaged it. Just very strange. I just want to know if anyone thinks it’ll be ok or if I should replace it now.

[Steve Mac]

You have an interesting but I fear a temporary palm.

It is probably always going to be weak and troublesome there and likely to suffer a premature death sometime in the future.

I would replace it completely or put another palm in next to it, if the position suits you, planing for the future.

[SEPalm]

Thank you both for the input. I think I will plant another next to it in case it declines. It was originally a double when planted originally. This wet humid summer will be the ultimate test I suppose.

[Tracy]

38 minutes ago, SEPalm said:

Thank you both for the input. I think I will plant another next to it in case it declines. It was originally a double when planted originally. This wet humid summer will be the ultimate test I suppose.

Where are you located in Florida?  Other forum members in your specific Florida climate zone might be able to give additional advice on a partner palm that will perform well for you.