phoenix Canariensis dying

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  1. mcmac74

    mcmac74 Apprentice Gardener

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    Hi

    Had this plant for approx 6 weeks. It sits on my kitchen table and i've gone along with the care instructions. The leaves are now starting to fold inwards, not looking healthy at all.

    Any advice on what i can do to save it?

    Thanks
     
  2. JWK

    JWK Gardener Staff Member

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    Maybe it's overwatered, does the compost feel soggy?
     
  3. mcmac74

    mcmac74 Apprentice Gardener

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    no, compost not soggy...
     
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    pete Growing a bit of this and a bit of that....

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    Dont think Phoenix Canariensis makes a very good house plant.

    It needs very good light, and as much sunshine as is possible.
    Most people grow them as out door palms, but young ones are tender and will be killed by frost.

    So somewhere cool and dry with direct light might turn it around, but I dont think much will happen now until next spring.
     
  5. jennylyn

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    :) Think these palms need plenty of light & fairly cool but not freezing - no direct heat i.e.radiators, cookers nearby etc. Unless you have a very light and cool kitchen it may be better to move it to a cooler room and if it will fit somewhere else put it as close to a window as possible. Hope you can keep it till summer, makes a good patio plant! :thumb:
     
  6. mcmac74

    mcmac74 Apprentice Gardener

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    thanks for all the input on this.

    Cheers
    mark
     
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    Maybe it needs watering:rotfl:
     
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