She is growing great and looks gorgeous. But suddenly their fronds turn brown. This can be normal or exceptional…
Brown leaves on the Chinese hemp palm can have various causes
Reasons for brown leaves
There can be the following reasons:
- normal aging of the fronds (are shed over the years)
- severe nutrient deficiency (including iron deficiency)
- pest infestation
- illness
- wrong wintering
- dryness
- wetness in the root area
- persistent suffocating heat
- Substrate too calcareous (Caution: Use non-calcareous irrigation water!)
- too low humidity
Cut off brown leaves properly
Only when the fronds are brown and dry should they be cut off. But be careful: don't cut them off too far! A 3 to 4 cm piece of the petiole should be left on the stem.
tips
If several fronds suddenly turn brown, this is a cause for concern. Reconsider care and location!