Tag: nutrient deficiency

Strange Palm Growth? It Might Be a Boron Deficiency

by Jamie Daugherty, Ph.D.
July 30, 2025

If you manage palms, you know they need high-quality fertilizer applied regularly. Using a fertilizer that isn’t properly balanced for palms can lead to nutrient deficiencies—some of which mimic disease symptoms or make your palm appear ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Forests, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension,
Tags: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Nutrient Deficiency, Palm Care, UF/IFAS Extension, Urban Forestry, Urban Forestry Extension

Why is My Palm Yellow?

by Julie Schelb
March 13, 2024

One of the most common occurrences with palms is the unsightly yellow appearance that many display. So, why are palms yellow? Palm Nutrient Deficiencies Nutrient deficiencies are some of the most common causes of yellow palm fronds. So, let's ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes
Tags: Anne Yasalonis, Ayasalonis, Central Florida, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Jschelb, Master Gardener Volunteer, Nutrient Deficiency, Palm, Palm Problems, Polkgardening

What Caused This Severe Nutrient Deficiency on Pygmy Date Palm?

by BLOGS.IFAS
February 27, 2019

Have you seen this before? Two palms are growing side by side and one is showing symptoms of a severe nutrient deficiency and the other looks healthy. Sometimes the cause is simply a lack of nutrients in the soil, but if the palms are regularly ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Horticulture, Pests & Disease
Tags: Archive, Cflandscapes, Nutrient Deficiency, Palms, PH, Pygmy Date Palm

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