Water

The fourth factor is water.

The quickest way to kill a newly transplanted palm is to overwater it.

Newly planted trees appreciate being water liberally about twice a week, but do not enjoy constant wet conditions.

In rainy seasons, the water of your trees will be much less, depending on rainfall. The best way to determine if a palm is saturated is to dig a small hole and put your hand by the root ball to feel the soil. If the soil is saturated, cut back watering immediately. If the soil is dry, consider watering more frequently.

There is no definite water scheduling for palms. Proper watering depends on climate and soil conditions.

Palms should be planted with well draining soils, soils that have different aggregate particles to allow for 50/50 moisture/oxygen retention for the root ball. Palms can actually be 'suffocated' by soils that pack down and become hardened.

Palms can be susceptible to fungus during prolonged rainy weather. There are many different fungicides that can be applied to help your palm tolerate these wet conditions. You will notice the problems of a lack of water or too much water by yellowing of the frond leaflets.

Consult with our palm experts at the first sign of yellowing so we can ensure the health of your palms.

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