- Golden fruit palms rarely get sick
- Prevent stem rot and root rot
- Sometimes repotting helps
- Leaf discoloration due to improper care or poor locations
As with almost all palm species, diseases of the golden fruit palm occur only very rarely. Mistakes in care or a bad location are almost always responsible when the tree, also known as Areca Palm, becomes ill. How do you prevent diseases?
Too much moisture can lead to root rot
Golden fruit palms rarely get sick
Possible symptoms of disease in the golden fruit palm are:
- brown leaves
- yellow fronds
- brown leaf tips
- dried leaves
- root rot
- stem rot
These symptoms are triggered by mistakes in care or a bad location of the palm tree. Real diseases, on the other hand, are extremely rare.
Prevent stem rot and root rot
The golden fruit palm likes it to be damp, but it cannot cope with waterlogging. Waterlogging promotes fungal infestation, which causes roots and stems to rot. That is why it is very important to water golden fruit palms properly.
In summer, water more frequently and penetratingly. Any water that is still in the saucer or planter after five minutes should be poured off immediately. If the golden fruit palm is outside, leave out coasters and planters so that rainwater can drain off unhindered.
Sometimes repotting helps
If the root ball has become very damp, you can try letting it dry out for a few days by not watering. However, the substrate must not become completely dry.
If the substrate smells a bit rotten, it is worth trying to repot the golden fruit palm and place it in fresh substrate.
Leaf discoloration due to improper care or poor locations
If the leaves of the golden fruit palm dry up, if they turn brown or yellow or if the leaf tips turn brown, there are always care errors. Sometimes the plant is too dark or too sunny.
Occasionally, an infestation by pests can trigger disease-like symptoms. If the areca palm is in trouble, you should check it for thrips. Yellow leaves often indicate spider mites.
A good prevention against diseases and other problems is using the right water. It should be low in lime and never completely cold.
tips
In summer, the golden fruit palm appreciates a location outside on the terrace. However, she does not want to be in direct sunlight. If it gets cooler than 15 degrees, the Areca palm must be brought back into the house.