As with almost all palm species, diseases occur only very rarely in the golden fruit palm. Care errors or poor location are almost always responsible when the tree, also known as the Areca palm, becomes diseased. How do you prevent illness?
How to prevent diseases on a golden fruit palm?
Diseases are rare in golden fruit palms; care errors or poor locations are usually to blame. Symptoms may include brown leaves, yellow fronds, brown leaf tips, dried leaves, root rot or stem rot. To prevent diseases, you should pay attention to correct watering, fresh substrate and a suitable location.
Gold fruit palms rarely get sick
Possible symptoms of disease in the golden fruit palm are:
- Brown leaves
- yellow fronds
- brown leaf tips
- dried leaves
- Root rot
- Stem rot
These symptoms are triggered by errors in care or by a poor location of the palm tree. Real illnesses, on the other hand, are extremely rare.
Prevent stem rot and root rot
The golden fruit palm likes it moist, but it cannot cope with waterlogging. Waterlogging promotes fungal infestation, which causes roots and trunks to rot. That's why it's very important to water golden fruit palms correctly.
In summer, water more frequently and thoroughly. If there is still any water in the saucer or planter after five minutes, pour it out straight away. If the golden fruit palm is outside, leave out saucers and planters so that rainwater can drain away unhindered.
Sometimes repotting helps
If the root ball has become very wet, you can try to let it dry out for a few days by stopping watering. However, the substrate must not become completely dry.
If the substrate smells a bit putrid, it is worth trying to repot the golden fruit palm and place it in fresh substrate.
Leaf discoloration due to incorrect care or poor locations
If the leaves of the golden fruit palm dry out, turn brown or yellow or the tips of the leaves turn brown, there are always care errors. Sometimes the plant is too dark or too sunny.
Occasionally, a pest infestation can cause disease-like symptoms. If the Areca palm is suffering, you should check it for thrips. Yellow leaves often indicate spider mites.
A good way to prevent illness and other problems is to use the right water. It should be low in limestone and never completely cold.
Tip
In summer, the golden fruit palm really appreciates a location outside on the terrace. However, she doesn't want to be in direct sunlight. If it gets cooler than 15 degrees, the Areca palm must be brought back into the house.
