Other signs that your plant is not getting enough water are leaves that are curling inward, drooping down, … Why are the leaves turning yellow and falling off? As it progresses, yellowing moves outward, eventually reaching young leaves, too. Older, inner leaves turn yellow first. Messages: 36 Likes Received: 0 Location: Vancouver, BC. slowly parts of her fronds have been dying. Right before the leaves fall off the plant, they will turn yellow. Potted palm leaves turning yellow!! I've had this palm tree for over 5 years now, and it's always been in robust health. Greetings everyone! Dirt likes to stick to the long leaves, which makes the natural processes of photosynthesis impossible. In severe cases, frond tips may yellow and the whole palm may be stunted. ashratnam. This palm can adapt to a bit of lower light. If you’re keeping your palm tree beside a drafty window, don’t be surprised if the leaves turn yellow. Discussion in 'HortForum' started by zenshack, Apr 10, 2013. zenshack Active Member. However, you can snip off the end of leaves if the tips are discolored, dead or suffering problems. The Diagnosis: Consider whether your plant may be catching a cold, and remember that drafts aren’t just possible during the winter , but an over-active air conditioner could also be the cause. 10 days ago I planted a windmill palm in my yard and since then almost all the fronds have yellowed and many have brown discoloration on the tips. If your plant is dry – you can stick your finger into the soil to check it – try to get it on a regular watering schedule. Iron Deficiency. Answered by Alisma on April 20, 2017 Certified Expert . However, if the light is too dark the growth will slow down and eventually, all the plant’s energy will go to new producing new leaves letting the lowest and oldest leaves yellow and wither away. they start browning on the tips, then turn yellow. The most likely reason is overwatering or poor drainage in its container. 7 years ago. Windmill Palm yellowing leaves help. A sago palm could have yellow leaves due to low light, overwatering or lack of fertilizer, particularly of nitrogen. After some time the leaves just start to yellow … 3 year old potted Madagascar palm. Potential Cause: Inadequate Moisture Iron deficiency causes new leaves to yellow. Palm trees do not tolerate cold weather or frost. one has already died completely now another one is yellowing. Like many types of palm trees, Parlor Palms are self-cleaning, meaning the old fronds naturally turn completely brown and drop from the plant without assistance. In addition to causing significant damage to the rest of the tree, freezing temperatures can ruin palm fronds, turning the tips yellow and brown. i bought a cat palm about a month ago. i am very worried because she is my favorite plant. 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