Frequently Asked Questions
Find Answers to Your Palm Tree Concerns
At Palms 360 we believe in empowering you, our valued clients and customers, to keep your palm trees healthy, thriving, and beautiful. By providing valuable information, a better understanding of your palms and how to maintain their palms, you can face and solve problems and challenges before they start.
Here are some frequently asked questions that might help you going forward.
How often should you fertilize your palm trees?
Regular fertilization treatments are crucial to maintaining healthy palm trees. Because of this, you should fertilize them four times throughout the year – in February, May, August, and November. Quarterly fertilization will provide a consistent supply of the nutrients your palms need to thrive.
What nutrients are typically in palm tree fertilizer?
Similar to your lawn, fertilizer provides your palms with the nutrients they need to thrive, the most important ones being nitrogen, potassium, phosphorus, and magnesium. These essential nutrients each contribute to improving the health of your palm trees:
Nitrogen: Nitrogen aids in chlorophyll production, which helps your palms perform photosynthesis and produce rich green fronds.
Potassium: Potassium strengthens your palm trees to keep them healthy and more resistant to stressors, such as diseases and insect infestations.
Phosphorus: Phosphorus helps your palm trees develop and grow a strong, resilient root system.
Magnesium: Magnesium contributes to photosynthesis and will help your palm trees grow healthy, green foliage.
Do older palm trees require more maintenance than younger palms?
Yes. Mature palms tend to have a larger root system and can be affected by a wide range environmental factors such as drought, extreme temperatures, and wind damage. Providing nutrient rich soil and good hydration are key factors in keeping your palm trees healthy. Regular pruning, removal of dead fronds, and protecting the tree from environmental stresses will keep your palms healthy and looking beautiful.