2022年9月7日 · As long as your Madagascar palm’s trunk is green and firm, and not turning black or soft, your plant is probably just fine. The green areas of the trunk are where photosynthesis occurs during periods of active growth.

2021年4月23日 · I have a Madagascar Palm that is having some issues on its trunk. I got this plant from a friend who was getting rid of it as it was not fairing to well in the ground. It originally had branches coming from the top but those broke when taking the plant down as it was hard to handle since it is pretty sizeable.

I have a beautiful Madagascar Palm, that I think may have a fungus (not sure?). It is more than 6 feet tall and has two trunks. It was doing very well last several years. This spring, we noticed sap beginning to leak from the top of one of the trunks. We also noticed softening of …

2024年6月15日 · Revive your Madagascar Palm 🌴 and prevent common woes with our essential troubleshooting guide. Wilting and discoloration signal Madagascar Palm distress. Over/under-watering and light issues are common problems. Prevent pests and rot with proper care and monitoring. Spotting trouble in your Madagascar Palm early can save you a heap of trouble.

2014年9月20日 · My Madagascar Palm's trunk has turned a greenish yellow. What does this mean? This could be watering issues, to much water or even to little. Also if the plant is started to go dormant you may see a color change. As long as the trunk is not soft, I would not worry to much. Refresh yourself with the care requirements in the link below.

2022年9月9日 · I recently moved into my home and there are quite a few palm trees in the yard. I’ve noticed one of them has a melon sized soft spot on the side that is dry and brittle. I cleared away the soft wood and the rest of the trunk is solid.

2021年2月24日 · I have a piccabean palm that struggled for a while, but now seems to be growing well but I noticed a soft spot on the trunk. I ripped away the soft wood and it’s solid underneath and solid everywhere else. Is there anything I should do or do you think it’ll be fine?

2009年12月5日 · Sometimes splits can be very disconcerting, but they're usually nothing to worry about. They are particulary comon where a palm is grown in a more spartan environment, i.e., one in which the palm has limited access to resources, particularly where a palm is kept in a pot long after it should have been planted in the ground.

If the trunk of your ponytail palm is soft, the real problem could be root rot hiding below the soil. But you must be sure it is root rot by looking at the leaves for mushy brown tips and dark brown, water-soaked spots.

2024年7月18日 · Too much water causes rotting of the trunk or branches, producing a soft and squishy feel to the plant. The plant may also look droopy and withered. On rare occasions of overwatering, you may find moldy soil or small mushroom growth.