Butterfly Palm Decline from Radiator Heat: Humidity and Misting Solutions

Radiator = Desert Air

Butterfly palm (Dypsis lutescens) near radiator with brown, dull leaves: the heat creates arid conditions. Palms need humid air on their stomata.

Fix

• Move away from radiator.
• Mist several times daily.
• Ensure drainage—no water at roots.

Recovery

New growth will be healthy if humidity is restored. The radiator is the sole cause.