Phoenix Roebellini transplant pretty easy, just get the root ball and dirt and keep it watered well. I transplanted one a few weeks back with no problems.

I had 4 matching 8 footers, well established and healthly, I had a professional dig 2 of them up (they went out about a foot from the root ball) and relocate them. They look ok for a while and then after about 3 months started to wither and eventually died. The other 2 are still going strong and are probably 12 or 14 feet tall now.

They usually transplant just fine. Just keep them watered well. I transplanted 3 and they are doing great now after a few weeks (more like 2 months now). They sell "Field dug" ones around here like crazy and they do just fine as long as you keep them watered for the first few weeks. Not sure why wanna run faster lost their transplanted ones.

Jay, I don't know what happened either. :( But the other 2 are beautiful and doing absolutely great! They had probably been in the ground 10 or 15 years when I moved them about 10 or 15' to make room for a new walk. I think they were just too settled in where they were and didn't want to move.

Just wanted to say thanks to all who replied. I transplanted one of the palms the other day and plan to do the other one this weekend. Thanks for the help !

I'm sorry to say I have to grow mine as indoor palms , since I live in Michigan, but it seemed mine, despite having supplemental lighting during the winter from gro-lites, seemed to grow sort of leggy. Is it possible that the light just wasn't bright enough , or could it be a case of too much water and fertilizer through the winter. Unfortunaely from too much watering evidently , mine bit the dust after a number of years, and it seemed to die from the crownshaft instead of looking like it had rotten roots, as I would have suspected. I guess there are some kind of diseases that cause the crowns to rot?? It seemed the crown just turned soft and mushy, with all the fronds turning yellow and dieing in a very fast fashion. Seems to me I've seen them growing in part shade in warmer parts of the country, but the sun is more intense there, but it also seems I've seen some of them in quite a sunny location?? I think my house may just not be bright enough to try another one though I have foxtails , triangle palms , and a chineses fan plam that seem to do fine after quite a few years of wintering indoors with less than ideal light.

How tall do Robllini plams get? Could someone answer to my email addy at dalmatianmom@bellsouth.net ?

Thanks.

Karen

I did not receive a response to my question. I asked for guidance on caring and pruning my Robellini Palm that is about 18 months old and came with the landscape of my new home. Some of the fronds are turning a little yellow and a few on the bottom appears to be dead.
I Would like you advise on caring for this beautiful palm.
Thanks,
Franklin Frazier

Birdinthepalm-- There are fungi that can cause crown rot -- lethal yellowing and pink crown rot to name two -- but I wouldn't have a clue if those pathogens occur in Michigan. Scale and spider mites are my worst indoor enemies. I don't do well growing palms indoors, so I won't be much help, sorry.

Karen -- a true P. roebelenii will grow to 10 ft. overall; wannarunfaster must have a cross for them to get to 14 ft. Phoenix apparently interbreed quite easily.

Franklin -- cut off the dead dry fronds with sterilized loppers or saw, and mind the spines. If you indicate where you live it would be easier to advise about care. Generally not fussy, these will take plenty of water, but can tolerate drying out between waterings. Fertilizer specifically intended for palms will have all the micronutrients they need; just follow the directions on the label.

We have a triple robellini outside (south Florida) and it recently developed an ashy powdery buildup in the center of the new growth. It almost looks like gray baby powder. Over the last few months, it has gotten a considerable amount of magnesium that I have applied to the soil. Have I given it too much magnesium? What is this powder like substance that has appeared?

I LIVE IN PAWLEYS ISLAND,SC. I RECENTLY JUST PURCHASED 2 ROBELLINI PALMS TO PLANT IN LANDSCAPING AROUND THE HOUSE. THEY WOULD ONLY GET DIRECT SUNLIGHT FOR ABOUT 3 HOURS IN THE MORNING AND THEN INDIRECT FOR THE REST OF THE DAY. WILL THE PALMS MAKE IT

MY PHOENIX ROBELLINI IS PLANTED IN FULL SUN. SHOULD I MOVE IT? HOW OFTEN FEEDING AND WATERING AND CAN I USE MIRACID ON IT? IT'S NOT GROWING GOOD IT'S ONLY A COUPLE INCHES TALLER SINCE I GOT IT 2YRS AGO. IT'S NOT ROOT BOUND I'VE CHECKED AND I FERT CORRECTLY SO I STUMPED. WHAT THE HECK COULD BE GOING ON?

I live in Arkansas and bought 2 large Phoenix Robellini Palms in pots to put on either side of the doors outside of my travel agency. Since our winters average low to mid 30's I moved them indoors when we had our first frost. They are in front of large south facing windows along with fluroescent lighting in our office. However, they are quickly dying...dead brown ends. I cut back on watering (abt. twice a week). Should I cut the dead off or trim them back? Help, I love them and hate to see them die!

Maybe too much watering.....twice a week seems a bit much. in winter i try to water about once every 7-10 days.

Are there central air vents near the location? How's the spear and newer fronds look? Could be the change of location along with being a little too wet. I think you could trim it up to look better without any harm.

I found this on general care for them also. Might help.?

Robellini Palm

The Robellini Palm prefers a bright diffused light with no direct sun.

The plant prefers a warm climate all year long.

A uniformly moist soil is preferred. Water it thoroughly as soon as the soil feels dry to the touch. Drain the excess water in the saucer at the base of the pot to prevent root rot and to protect furniture. The Robellini Palm requires high humidity. Mist leaves to provide extra humidity.

Fertilize the palm once a week in the summer months with a diluted solution.

Key tip for success: The leaves may drop and/or become yellow when there is not enough humidity.

I have a Robellini Palm that is kept inside in a 9" pot. It seems that half of the plant has died and is brown and woody, but the other half seems to be fine! Is my plant doomed or is this just a normal occurance?? Should I trim the woody brown stalks down??? Why did this happen???

Thanx for any insight you may be able to provide me!!

Is this a single plant in a pot or many plants? Are the brown and woody parts the fronds? If your talking about the fronds that are brown then you can just cut them off and if its alive new ones will grow from the top. As long as it looks healthy and had green leaves on the top, its still alive. If you really have your doubts, give the spear a good tug and if its stays firmly in place its alive, and if it pulls out, its dead. If your plant is a seedling I wouldnt pull of the spear because you could damage the emerging leaf, but if it itsnt, its worth a try.
If you could post a pic of it, that would really help!

Good luck!
-Alex

I have 3 Robellini palms with multiple trunks.We had a very cold winter in central Florida and some of the crowns seem dead.What should i do at this point/

Robellini Palms do not like frost or freezes. The frongs will turn brown and die even if you cover them with blankets, because anything touching the frongs that comes in contact with the frost with make them wilt and die. We have 8 Robellini's, 2 doubles, 1 triple and a single. They are all planted out doors and stand a good 9 feet tall. I made them hoop houses, with plastic to cover them. I basically made them each a tent and we put propane heaters in them when the nights are going below 30 degrees to prevent browning leaves. We did not do this the first year we had them and all the leaves turned brown and it took from March to October before they looked good again. My question is this. If We leave the tents on them even though the days here are in the 50-60's and the tents are like mini green houses. They have condensation built up in them and it like rains on the plants, but I need to know if it is okay to leave them inside these tents when it is 50-60 degrees during the day and in the upper 30's to 40's at night? Are they being deprived of carbon monoxide? I am not sure as I know nothing about plants other than these palms are very sensitive to the cold, even though they are cold hardy to 23 degrees, that means their root bulb, not the frongs.