Mountain palms are robust houseplants that rarely get sick. If it gets brown leaves, it is almost always a sign of incorrect care or a bad location. Why do mountain palm fronds turn brown?
Why is my mountain palm getting brown leaves?
Brown leaves on the mountain palm can be caused by root balls that are too dry, low humidity, sunburn, a cold location or spider mite infestation. Regular watering, spraying the leaves and optimal site conditions effectively prevent these problems.
Possible Causes of Brown Mountain Palm Leaves
- Root ball too dry
- Humidity too low
- burnt fronds due to sun
- too cold location
- Infestation by spider mites
Mountain palms need a lot of water in summer, but are watered more sparingly in winter. Misting the leaves increases the humidity.
The mountain palm can only tolerate temperatures below ten degrees for a very short time. In winter the temperature at the location should be at least 12 to 14 degrees.
Tip
If the fronds of the mountain palm turn yellow, you should definitely check the plant for spider mites. An infestation is manifested by delicate webs on the leaf axils and undersides. Increase the humidity to combat spider mites.