7 years ago. i am very worried because she is my favorite plant. It's grown quite a bit since it was brought, and the leaves have always been plentiful and a healthy looking green. Identifying which leaves turn yellow first and how the yellowing starts provides clues to common deficiencies 1 such as these: Nitrogen deficiency shows up as a general yellowing. Potted palm leaves turning yellow!! In many cases, if the tree survives, the damage will last into the next growing season, with new leaves also displaying yellowed tips. The Diagnosis: Consider whether your plant may be catching a cold, and remember that drafts aren’t just possible during the winter , but an over-active air conditioner could also be the cause. Iron Deficiency. Iron deficiency causes new leaves to yellow. Q. After some time the leaves just start to yellow … In severe cases, frond tips may yellow and the whole palm may be stunted. Discussion in 'HortForum' started by zenshack, Apr 10, 2013. zenshack Active Member. 3 year old potted Madagascar palm. Palm trees do not tolerate cold weather or frost. I've had this palm tree for over 5 years now, and it's always been in robust health. This palm can adapt to a bit of lower light. Like many types of palm trees, Parlor Palms are self-cleaning, meaning the old fronds naturally turn completely brown and drop from the plant without assistance. Dirt likes to stick to the long leaves, which makes the natural processes of photosynthesis impossible. In addition to causing significant damage to the rest of the tree, freezing temperatures can ruin palm fronds, turning the tips yellow and brown. Older, inner leaves turn yellow first. Windmill Palm yellowing leaves help. The most likely reason is overwatering or poor drainage in its container. Other signs that your plant is not getting enough water are leaves that are curling inward, drooping down, … ashratnam. There are many reasons why the leaves of an indoor palm might be turning yellow. i bought a cat palm about a month ago. If your plant is dry – you can stick your finger into the soil to check it – try to get it on a regular watering schedule. Potential Cause: Inadequate Moisture Cat Palm Leaves Turning Yellow. If you’re keeping your palm tree beside a drafty window, don’t be surprised if the leaves turn yellow. Answered by Alisma on April 20, 2017 Certified Expert . A sago palm could have yellow leaves due to low light, overwatering or lack of fertilizer, particularly of nitrogen. Right before the leaves fall off the plant, they will turn yellow. However, if the light is too dark the growth will slow down and eventually, all the plant’s energy will go to new producing new leaves letting the lowest and oldest leaves yellow and wither away. Messages: 36 Likes Received: 0 Location: Vancouver, BC. The most obvious one is not enough light or too much dust. 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