I have a palm plant and the leaves are turning brown what am I doing wrong?

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Too much direct sunlight? Too much water?

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Lulwa	Posted Jul 6th, 2009 at 12:10AM too much water reduces the salts in the mud. if the mud is wet it is enough. but dont make it like a small lake aroud it. if it was small, try covering the upper part by fabric to protect it from burney sunlight. ( not proffecional, but this is what I see) Rated: +1Vote for this!
LilAnnie	Posted Jul 5th, 2009 at 7:43PM I don't really know. But could you be letting water splash back on to the leaves when you water the soil? Some plants don't like that. Or, too much water? Not enough light? I hope somebody answers who knows! Rated: +1Vote for this!
mzdivine	Posted Jul 5th, 2009 at 7:47PM Ring a nursery in your area and ask them! Rated: +1Vote for this!
singer1960	Posted Jul 5th, 2009 at 10:31PM Me....I think that it might be too much water....I mean...They are a desert plant...Are they not Rated: +1Vote for this!
Coyotegray	Posted Jul 5th, 2009 at 7:55PM Indoors? Do you have gas stove or heat? If so, the fumes could be poisoning it (yes this happens - a lot). Water is the most likely reason - too much or too little. Also, could be time for a bigger pot and some fresh soil. Rated: +1Vote for this!
Whatsmynameagain	Posted Jul 6th, 2009 at 6:29AM too much water and u ask alot of questions Rated: +1Vote for this!
brimliner	Posted Jul 5th, 2009 at 8:11PM Could be a lack of minerals (often iron) in the soil. Maybe time for some fresh soil. I have a lot of plants. But the palm variety, I find, are toughest. The leaves turn yellow and brown, even when the other species are doing fine in the same environment. I can only think that maybe it is not the right mineral mix in the soil. Palms generally have thicker, more rigid leaves, which it seems would require more nutrients to stay strong. Rated: +1Vote for this!
mells	Posted Jul 5th, 2009 at 8:30PM Iam no expert, but iam thinking transplant to a bigger pot, fresh soil and maybe put in some plant food, keep it out of direct sunlight if you live in a hot climate it could be the leaves are getting sunburned (iam sure theres a technical name for it but you get my point) water only once a week or as needed, as i say iam no expert and cant promise any of this will work, but give it a try. Rated: +1Vote for this!
myndsi	Posted Jul 5th, 2009 at 8:47PM you could be doing everything right. Try adding some maganese sulfate & see if that helps. Palm fronds start to turn yellow/brown when the soil is depleted of it. Rated: +1Vote for this!

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