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Indoor Palm Decline in British Columbia

Reviving a Struggling Indoor Palm in Canada

A small indoor palm (likely majesty) in BC has brown fronds after inconsistent watering. Owner waters weekly, mists, keeps in medium light. Asks if it will recover in summer.

Care Corrections

Water thoroughly, then let dry out before next watering—weekly may be too frequent.
Repot every 2 years to refresh root zone.
Trim fully brown fronds; watch new spear for health.
Keep in shade until recovery; do not overwater during stress.

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