Foxtail Palm Roots Near Pool: Mature Root System Behavior

Foxtail palm between p Queensland, Australia. Two foxtail palms ~8 years, 25–30 ft, 12–18 diameter at base. ~1 ft from pool concrete edge between rock wall and pool. Visible above-ground roots—concerned about pool damage

Florida Sunset Ixora in North Texas: Marginal Hardiness

Planted Florida sunset ixora. Below freezing temps—will it survive? North Texas zone 7. Expert Advice Zone 7 marginal for this subtropical. Cover well with frost blanket on freezing nights—if temps stay above ground-fr

Foxtail Palm Spear Damage from Falling Branch

Original: Tree trimming—branch fell on foxtail, broke spear and new frond. Will it hurt palm? What to do? Follow-up with photos: Additional views attached. Expert Advice Heart (below spear emergence) is keystone. If t

Aloe Vera Turning Black: Cold & Drainage Issues

aloe-vera Bought 4 weeks ago, potted large. After time, turning black. Read aloe needs little water—water once weekly. Outside: day sunny, night cold (Paris). Why black? Expert Advice Aloe needs full sun, doesnt tolera

Royal Palm Crown Failure: Signs of Terminal Decline

New house with 2 royal palms (~8 ft). Fine until 4 months ago—one drying leaves, falling, now just trunk, no new leaves, top dried. Bottom/trunk green and healthy. Sick? Suggestions to save? Expert Advice Indicates fai

Frostbitten Pygmy Palms: Wait for Spring Regrowth

Several pygmy palms with frostbite. Temps in 30s—all fronds brown. Come back or trim all brown fronds (some all fronds)? Green at trunk connection only. Suggestions? Expert Advice Cold-stressed palms unpredictable—some

Frost-Damaged Palm in Charlotte: Copper Fungicide & Patience

Palm tree frost Original: Frost-damaged palm in Charlotte, NC. Single digits to low teens 3–4 days, heavy overcast. Covered with plastic—knew burn risk but thought overcast safe. Wrong. Care now? Cut damaged tips? Cut al

Propagating Areca Palms: Division & Affordable Sources

Areca palms bordering one yard side, want same on other. Can use branches/seeds from current palms? Two reasons: no local nurseries carry arecas (SW FL), and big yard might be costly. Expert Advice Propagate by divisio

Frost-Damaged Double Foxtail Palm: One Trunk Declining

Double foxtail with frost damage. Smaller trunk no new growth for months, 3 remaining branches dying. Larger trunk fine. Someone suggested removing smaller trunk but it looks healthy. Can I stimulate new growth? Expert

Queen Palm Crown Collapse: Monitoring for Recovery

25-ft queen palm. 3 months ago put out sheath—fronds never opened, stayed green 8 weeks, then dropped. 3 weeks since, nothing from top. Too tall to climb. Dead or wait? Concerned about falling if dead (had one fall on ra

Ponytail Palm Deep Freeze Recovery: Managing 12 Sprouts

Ponytail palm through Tucsons worst cold. Foot ~7.5 diameter, thin silver-dollar top where fronds emerge. Fronds rotted from freeze—cut trunk and rotting part off. Trunk 15 long, now sprouting in 12 places. Pinned 5 spro

Identifying & Propagating Dumb Cane (Dieffenbachia)

plant in question What tree/plant is this? Stalk so long—want to shorten. Cut in half and replant, or root in water first? Expert Advice Its a Dieffenbachia (Dumb Cane)—poisonous sap (caution with kids/pets). Cut back

Foxtail Palm Sunburn After Winter: Gradual Reacclimation

foxtail yellowing Original: Favorite palm has yellowing leaves. Recently put outside, nights upper 40s, days 60s. Cause? Too much rain? Follow-up 1: Eased out for few days but chilly nights (40s). Thought bright sun bes

Poolside Palm Selection for Zone 9b: Beyond Queens & Foxtails

Original: Designing backyard pool area. Had queens—tall care difficult. Like Sylvester but no space. Probably pygmy dates. Want other palms, like foxtail, but zone 9b (East Central FL)—mixed reviews, local suppliers say

Fishtail Palm Brown Powder: Fungal Spore Management

New fishtail palm—assured disease-free, needs TLC. Underside of all leaves and stalks have brown/dust-like powder, comes off easily. Normal for this type? What is it? Expert Advice Often seen on mature fishtails withou

Washingtonia Palm Frond Deformation After Nor'easter

6-year Washingtonia palm (~15-20 ft). Several noreasters (Roanoke Island, NC) tore/browned fronds. Usually cut half each spring, this year almost all. Removed 29 fronds late March, 12 new grew but all but 2 bent in half.

Kentia Palm Brown Leaves: Drainage, Humidity & Fertilizer Fixes

2nd kentia palm—brown leaves from underwatering (will fix). Will used coffee grounds help? How—layer on top or mix with water/spray? 1st palm died: base mushy, fronds not yellow/brown, growing well, then stems mushy/brow

Foxtail vs. Christmas Palm: Similarities & Preference

Which is better landscape palm: foxtail or Christmas palm? Expert Advice Neither for Minnesota! But seriously: very similar—both cold-sensitive, self-cleaning, look alike. Fronds differ: foxtail bushy (fox tail), Chris

Foxtail Fern Decline After Scale Treatment: Assessing Viability

Previously discussed foxtail fern from dads estate, abused after death. Treated scale, watered, provided light as suggested—now looks completely dead. Stems gone, no green. Know its in shock but any regrowth chance? How

Ixora Maui in Ottawa: Container Growing for Winter Survival

Ottawa, Canada (zone 5/5a). Bought compact blooming Ixora Maui. Store said it survives; internet says no. Opinion? Want to keep it alive through winter. Expert Advice Having worked in Montreal 2 years, I assure you Ixo