The short answer is, restore the root system to good health so it's not limiting the plant's vitality. The easy way is, get the plants into a soil you can water correctly w/o need to worry that what's happening will happen. The more difficult course is, learn to deal with excess water retention by tricking some of the excess water to exit the pot after you water. This can partially relieve some of the limitations, but still leaves you with a heavy soil with little gas exchange and containing less air than the plant would prefer, but it's still better than a waterlogged soil.

Al

Thanks for the tip. What type/brand of soil would you recommend?

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Al

Hi

Would assume you're referring to Charmaedorea sefritzii?? Are you growing in or outdoors and how much sun??They need warmth and humidity like most palms .unlike most palms they need fairly dense shade I find them very tolerant of soils though yours might be a bit rich??

I use fir bark fines along with some composted manure or topsoil but I grow mine potted outdoors under tree canopy and it usually rains everyday

They flourish in warmth and high humidity. ,never allow them to dry completely but don't make them swim!! lol gary

I agree with Gary. They like warmth and bright light. Gary would be the person to ask about potted palms as he was so helpful to me with mine.

I believe they do not like their roots tampered with so repotting should be done with care.

Jane

Yes, I am referring to Charmaedorea sefritzii. I am growing the palms indoors. I live in the US north east so they will not be going outside. I have them palms receiving indirect light. I had one palm near a window but I have moved it. My condo is well light and very dry. Since I lack air humidity, how would I fix this?

Thanks for all the great advice.

Can you move them outdoors for the rest of the summer? Your condo is dry and that can cause problems with spider mites which cause damage to the leaves.

How long have you had the plants?

My guess would be that your potting mix might be too heavy but if you control your watering it might carry you through until next Spring. Don't let them sit in water and only water when almost dry (stick your finger down in the mix).

Air movement and humidity would be best. Easiest if the plants can go outdoors.

Jane

I bought the plants in June. I put the palms out on my balcony. I have them in the shade. Some humid days are in the forecast so I'm hoping the plants perk up. Thanks.

Balcony is good. Just make sure the pots are not sitting in water and drain well.

Jane