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Troubleshooting Browning Leaves on Large Indoor Palms in a Church Setting

Several 4–5 foot palms in a church showed brown leaves and drying stems. The caretaker started recently and didn’t know prior care.

Info Needed for Diagnosis

Please provide: pot diameter, presence of drain holes/trays, watering frequency & volume, whether tray is left full, distance to window, window direction. With those details, a specific correction plan can be given.

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