I believe one issue is you don’t protect from winter. Especially right after transplanting for the first couple years. I would at least do burlap around the trunk and Christmas lights for warmth. “Not led lights” also a frost cloth over the top on real cold days. I’m in Ocean county NJ. And have had several in the ground now for a couple winters and they look amazing with lots of winter growth. with protection from winter cold, wind and moisture. I made the same mistake about 10 years ago with one that was about that size, but didn’t protect properly and by spring it did the same thing and died. Yes they are cold hardy but need at least a solid year or two in the ground to get well established. I would protect either way, especially in north east, mid Atlantic regions.
Yeah I think that might have helped, however the winter was definitely mild, all the local Trachys had no damage. But yeah it appears to be some kind of prolonged transplant shock. Thanks!
I agree that it is likely associated with transplant shock. Pour hydrogen peroxide down the crown to prevent spear pull and premature death. Don't drench the soil. You may not have removed enough leaves to balance the root loss. I'd remove the drooping ones for now. Unless you get a really substantial root ball you need to do some leaf trimming or the palm will just sacrifice the oldest leaves. Did you plant too deeply? I've seen the petiole droop on sabals that were too deep.
My take is that it's transplant shock after already being rather weak. Had this with wagnerianus and a P. theophrastii as well. You should help it with everything. If it keeps declining and the top rots off. I would do a trunk cut.
Yeah we have clay soil here. We might move the AC unit next to it which has been blowing on the palm and may be a source of some problems. I will check the roots if the problem persists, I’m worried about digging it up though. Thanks!
I believe one issue is you don’t protect from winter. Especially right after transplanting for the first couple years. I would at least do burlap around the trunk and Christmas lights for warmth. “Not led lights” also a frost cloth over the top on real cold days. I’m in Ocean county NJ. And have had several in the ground now for a couple winters and they look amazing with lots of winter growth. with protection from winter cold, wind and moisture. I made the same mistake about 10 years ago with one that was about that size, but didn’t protect properly and by spring it did the same thing and died. Yes they are cold hardy but need at least a solid year or two in the ground to get well established. I would protect either way, especially in north east, mid Atlantic regions.
Yeah I think that might have helped, however the winter was definitely mild, all the local Trachys had no damage. But yeah it appears to be some kind of prolonged transplant shock. Thanks!
I agree that it is likely associated with transplant shock. Pour hydrogen peroxide down the crown to prevent spear pull and premature death. Don't drench the soil. You may not have removed enough leaves to balance the root loss. I'd remove the drooping ones for now. Unless you get a really substantial root ball you need to do some leaf trimming or the palm will just sacrifice the oldest leaves. Did you plant too deeply? I've seen the petiole droop on sabals that were too deep.
Alex is that mini split fan blowing directly on that palm? Check the ground for wetness or is it to dry there. where that fan is.
I think that might be it! I’m going to try to figure it out. The ground is not too wet but not totally dry. Thank you!
Do you fertilize your palms? I hope the trachy recovers, that's your baby.
I don’t but I put coffee grounds and other nutrients on the soil. Yeah I really hope so, I love that palm. Thanks!
My take is that it's transplant shock after already being rather weak. Had this with wagnerianus and a P. theophrastii as well. You should help it with everything. If it keeps declining and the top rots off. I would do a trunk cut.
Yes I think you may be right! Also the fan next to it is a problem. I will do that, thanks!
Yeah I think that AC unit is making it not very happy
I think you may be right! I may have the unit moved.
its stretching for light
They can handle shade very well
@@uranusneptun5239 They prefer sun
I think it does have enough light, they can tolerate a good amount of shade.
maybe you should take it out and check the roots . i had many cases of root rotting in Germany, too wet, wrong soil (clay like earth)
Yeah we have clay soil here. We might move the AC unit next to it which has been blowing on the palm and may be a source of some problems. I will check the roots if the problem persists, I’m worried about digging it up though. Thanks!
@@palmplanet exactly, clay soil - it's either like concrete or soaking wet
@@jtauscher Yes!
@@palmplanetplant it a little high if in clay.
@@Rocketman0407 Okay thx!
Wow hope it Recovers
Me too, I’ll keep you posted. Thanks!
I’m kind of concerned about these plants suffering through trouble.
Me too, hope I can find the source of the problem.
@@palmplanet Yeah and that will be the solution as well.
@@dmvarearailstransprod22 Yes hope so!
@@palmplanet I agree!
@@dmvarearailstransprod22 Thanks!