If the fronds of the date palm turn brown, this almost always indicates a care error or an unfavorable location. Why Does the Date Palm Turn Brown Leaves and What Can You Do About It?
The brown discoloration of the date palm leaves can have a variety of causes
Causes of brown leaves on date palms
- lack of light
- too much sun exposure
- too much wet
- too dry
- too many nutrients
- too few nutrients
Although the date palm generally tolerates sun well, direct sunlight can cause brown leaves. This is especially true if the palm is behind a glass window that gets a lot of midday sun.
Water the date palm regularly, but only when the substrate has dried up. Occasional spraying of the leaves will prevent browning if the humidity in the room is too low.
tips
Even if date palms are generally not cut, you can of course remove brown leaves. Wait until the brown fronds are completely dry before cutting. Leave a stub of about four centimeters on the trunk.