The phoenix palm is a very decorative houseplant, at least as long as it is healthy and green. If it gets brown tips or fronds, then the beauty is quickly gone. Take quick first aid measures so that your palm recovers quickly.

A brown color can be a sign of care mistakes or diseases

What is behind the brown leaves of my phoenix palm?

Brown spots on the leaf tips may indicate fungal infestation. This is where a fungicide comes in handy. Brown fronds, on the other hand, usually have other causes. You can find these in the location or in care. But don't grab the pruning shears right away. The fronds should only be cut off when completely dry. Until then, they still serve as a source of nutrients for the palm tree.

How can I save my phoenix palm tree?

To save your phoenix palm, you should give it optimal conditions in the future, this will make it resistant to pests and diseases again. Place your phoenix palm in a bright, warm place, in summer on the balcony or terrace. If you have watered the palm abundantly so far, then reduce the watering amount. If you have watered a little, then water a little more now.

Also check the humidity around your phoenix palm tree. If it is too low, which can easily happen especially in winter due to the heating, then spray your palm with low-lime water from time to time. Give it some fertilizer regularly during the summer months, because a lack of nutrients can also cause brown fronds.

Incidentally, even in winter, the phoenix palm easily suffers from drought stress. This happens particularly easily if the palm tree is suddenly warmed up after a while at very low temperatures (around freezing point). Then the cold roots cannot absorb as much water as moisture evaporates via the leaves.

Possible causes of brown leaves:

  • poured too little
  • Drought stress from cold
  • nutrient deficiency
  • low humidity
  • too little light
  • brown tips: fungal infection

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Brown seats or fronds on the phoenix palm are usually a sign of improper care. If you change this immediately, you can save your palm tree in most cases.

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