Saving a Palm with Rotted Stump: Plant Whole Rhizome, Don't Separate

Critical Rule

Do not cut the healthy side shoot from the rotted base. It has no roots of its own and will die.

Correct Action

1. Plant the entire rhizome (rotted parts included) in fresh soil.
2. The healthy portion will generate new roots.
3. Morning sun, afternoon shade.
4. Mist fronds, fertilize quarterly with palm fertilizer.