Ravenea rivularis problem

[Tomas]

This Majesty palm was planted two years ago in a place protected from strong winds, is growing fine and has not seen any freeze yet, still, the older leaves get damaged in this way. Any idea why?

[aztropic]

Too hot - too dry for the species. They will grow,but will always have a sunburned/tattered appearance in your climate. 

 

aztropic

Mesa, Arizona 

[96720]

That should only be your oldest fronds new ones should look good! Here is mine in Phoenix growing in dense shade in the jungle!

 

Edited July 15, 2023 by 96720
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[aztropic]

Here's mine getting absolutely roasted after 18 consecutive days so far of 110F - 118F temps. At least another week of these extreme temperatures predicted...🙁 

Damage is as bad as a heavy winter freeze, but has a better chance of regrowing the crown when monsoon moisture kicks in,and temps get below 110F once again. This plant was originally installed as a HD 2 gallon special,and has survived these temperatures many times before. 🤞 

 

aztropic

Mesa, Arizona 

[byuind]

Water that dude! Damn near semi aquatic I have round. Right up there with Archontophoenix and R. Regia 

[Phoenikakias]

On 7/15/2023 at 6:29 PM, Tomas said:

This Majesty palm was planted two years ago in a place protected from strong winds, is growing fine and has not seen any freeze yet, still, the older leaves get damaged in this way. Any idea why?

You' d better post a whole body picture of your plant. I have the impression that it is chlorotic too. What Aztropic describes has necrotic spots and tips but otherwise alive tissue has a nice green color. I experience the same with my outplanted Kentia almost every year. But entire leaf chlorosis is imo a different story.  Say, have applied a fertilizer on your plant?

[Tomas]

1 hour ago, Phoenikakias said:

You' d better post a whole body picture of your plant. I have the impression that it is chlorotic too. What Aztropic describes has necrotic spots and tips but otherwise alive tissue has a nice green color. I experience the same with my outplanted Kentia almost every year. But entire leaf chlorosis is imo a different story.  Say, have applied a fertilizer on your plant?

Yes, I took the pic of the whole plant today, actualy it is a bit greener than in the photo, gets lot of water and fertilizer, but also too much sun, and it is not all that hot in the place where it grows, 90F today where in Rome it was 100.

Anybody would think about snails? I can see some holes in the intermediate leaf on the right and the snails are very active in the area arounf the palm. Also, it looks like the tattered leaves appear in winter.

[Tyrone]

1 hour ago, Tomas said:

Yes, I took the pic of the whole plant today, actualy it is a bit greener than in the photo, gets lot of water and fertilizer, but also too much sun, and it is not all that hot in the place where it grows, 90F today where in Rome it was 100.

Anybody would think about snails? I can see some holes in the intermediate leaf on the right and the snails are very active in the area arounf the palm. Also, it looks like the tattered leaves appear in winter.

Your palm looks fine. The tattered leaves are from cold winter winds. These are quite tough palms. I find they like clay soils deeper down. I planted mine in full sun where there is white quartzite clay and they love it. These are almost aquatic in nature and hungry little beasts. The more water, fertiliser and good sunlight you give these, the bigger they get and can be very fast. 

[Tomas]

I have the culprits