Rhapis Excelsa Palms in Florida

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Palm Rhapis excelsa

Question:

Four months ago, I relocated within Central Florida. I uprooted some of my 10'-12' tall Rhapis excelsa palms to take with me & potted them in 24" wide pots, using Miracle Gro's Moisture Control Potting Soil. I planted 12 plants, at a rate of 4 per pot. Unfortunately, they didn't do well during the move & only 4(in 1 pot) seem to have survived. The others wilted & seem to be rotting from the top down, though 5'-7' of each trunk from the ground up are still green. I cut off the dead fronds and there's been no new growth from the tips, which are now rotted. What can I do to try to save them? Please, advise? Thanks!

Answer:

I have had Rhapis palms that were in similar condition that I was able to regrow into healthy, vigorous plants but since I don't know much about how you plan to use the palms, what kind of light they are in, etc. I can only give a general answer to this. If the roots of your palms are still somewhat healthy, you should cut any stalks that have started to die back off just above soil level. This will help the plant direct energy to growing new healthy stalks. Given some time, the plant should put out many new shoots and, if you give it proper light and watering, it should be a nice full plant, if somewhat shorter than you started with, in no time at all. Read more about Rhapis palm care....

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