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Newly Planted Pygmy Date Palm Wilting: Transplant Shock Care

Pygmy Date Palm

Pygmy Date Palm Planted last week, looked great, now wilted. 6 ft tall, burlap-wrapped, some bottom fronds cut off. Told to water daily for 30 days with light trickle. Advice to ensure it thrives? Other established one doing great. First photo: 3 days after planting; second: this morning. Seed pods drooping.

Expert Advice

Ensure first lateral roots at surface (not inches deeper). Some transplant stress is normal—regular watering for a couple weeks needed. Photos too far to assess well. Get "Palm nutritional spray" (Home Depot), spray fronds in morning when dew opens stomata. Watch spear (emerging center frond)—if it browns, heart is dead. Installer should have guarantee.

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