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Phapis palms yellow leaves

12 years ago

I have a clump of Phapis palms about 70 years old and 20ft high. The leaves (only at the very top of stalks) are quite yellow with burned tips and overall not very vigorous.

They have been fertilized over the years with camellia fertilizer but not specifically pplaced at the base of the palms; receive regular watering with camellias.

They receive some direct sun, but generally partly shaded.

I am in Southern California.

What to do?

I could send pictures but I do not know how to ad to these messages.

Comments (3)

garyfla_gw
12 years ago
Hi
Not familir with that species. ?? Would you mean Rhapis
(lady palm)?? If the plant is that old just needs some separating I would guess. gary
Paco7
Original Author
12 years ago
Gary
Yes-I have never heard of a Phapis either!! My typo.
Thanks for the comments. I am sure that you are correct and I will try that
Paco7
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tropicalzone7
12 years ago
Sounds like a Rhapis to me too! If its getting a lot of sun then that can also be a problem. I have seen them in sun, but they grow best in shade. If they are in a pot then they definitely should be repotted and separated and if they are in the ground then it may need some fertilizer.
Good luck!
-Alex

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