My palm is growing strange leaves...any help?

Jan 24, 2004 2 Replies
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SAS567

I have 2 palms, don't know the type or name either, but both of mine do this all the time. Nothing to worry about. Sue in Mi. (zone 5)

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Hi all,



I've been unsuccessfully searching the web trying to identify what is happening to my palm tree. Hope you can help me with this.



I have a small palm tree, I am not sure about the type/name, but judging from the photos on the web it is probably Areca or Phoenix palm. It is about 4-5 years old, half a meter tall.



A month ago it grew something, which initially looked like a new leaf, but later developed quite funny. It is a long stem with few shorter coming out of it (like a tree) and these little round bumps all over. I am not sure what is it and should I leave it or cut it? I suspect it may be seeds, but I haven't seen any info on the web about palms growing seeds like that.



Any help is greatly appreciated!


I have 2 palms, don't know the type or name either, but both of mine do this all the time. Nothing to worry about. Sue in Mi. (zone 5)

You seem to be describing a floral stem with buds. If you want to leave it or remove it is up to you.

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