Love Palm (Chamaedorea) Pale Leaves: Iron Deficiency Fix

Your new love palm (Chamaedorea) in terra cotta has pale green leaves in winter (S. Africa). Cause: iron deficiency.

Fast Fix

1. Foliar spray with chelated iron (follow label for pot size).
2. Or soil drench with chelated iron fertilizer.

Care

• Move back inside (shaded outdoor was temporary).
• Bright light, lightly moist soil (not wet).
• Open window breeze is fine.

Mulch Question

Wood chips: OK outdoors (conserves moisture, suppresses weeds). Avoid indoors—hides moisture level, harbors pests.