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Old 10-28-2014, 01:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Ozzello View Post
I have heard so much mis-information about queen palms, I am starting this thread as a public service. I have lived here my whole life. Studied, grown, planted and tested palms for fertilizer and hydroponic reactions.

I will answer any questions according to my experience and investigations that are not always what the internet or experts from other zones may attest.

Butt Rot:

Portions of the trunk may be soft from other causes. Palm trunks are VERY strong,( like nature's fiberglass ) Advanced stages of Ganoderma Butt rot should display a mushroom growing out of the trunk, so without this symptom (mushrooms growing on the lower 4' of the trunk) I WOULD NOT remove the tree, unless there are other reasons you are removing it.

Frizzle Top:

Frizzle top is caused by a Manganese deficiency, NOT a Magnesium deficiency (Epsom Salts). The adding of Epsom salts without adding Manganese as well over time can cause frizzle top. The addition of Manganese can cure the disease.
Thanks for offering advise. When should the tops (is it frons) be trimmed? All mine are green and full. Any trimming necessary?