My Areca Palm is dying

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  1. Designzilla

    Designzilla Apprentice Gardener

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    Hello

    I am new to this site so I am not sure if I have posted in the correct place but can anyone help me, my plant is starting to shed its leaves and is no longer looking healthy, I don't know if I am over watering it or not watering it enough. I googled it and it said to let it dry out a bit so I have done. It is kept in a corner next to the window so it doesn't have direct light and the radiator is under the window so its about 2 meters from that too so where am I going wrong?

    Thanks
     
  2. Cinnamon

    Cinnamon Super Gardener

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    I suspect it's not getting enough light. Put it where it can get the maximum amount of light. I'm only guessing, cos I used to live where they grow wild. Also try the Tropical gardening part of the forum.

    All the best
     
  3. Val..

    Val.. Confessed snail lover

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    It is most likely lack of humidity, growing plants in a centrally heated house is always going to be a challenge.
     
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    Check it for Red Spider Mite too.
     
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