Problems with Spindle and Hyophorbe palms

[lucky1]

They're both more yellow than before I planted them in the ground.

Maybe the "7.2" soil is too alkaline?
Or they can't handle the blistering heat till 2pm?

I've put a patio umbrella over them for shade.

Should I give them a dose of epsom salts?
Or just more regular fertilizer?

Spindle (yellow colour not evident in shade of umbrella):


Hyophorbe lageni...


Barb

[turtile]

What conditions were they growing in before you planted them out? It looks like they aren't acclimated to the climate or the roots are having problems.

[lucky1]

They'd been potted up and spent all winter in the house in a coolish spot.

I've been misting them frequently, but no improvement.
Barb

[turtile]

You'll have to wait for new growth to a good improvement since they were grown indoors over the winter. I would not give them anymore fertilizer and use a seaweed extract such as Nitrozime to get them going.

[lucky1]

Haven't got/seen Nitrozine...would fish fertilizer do? (very low Nitrogen)
So it's not a pH problem?

My palms were all grown indoors over the winter. My 3 triangles look good.
Thanks
Barb

[Barrie]

turtile is right. Don't rush to fertilize to try and cure this situation. Some things just don't transplant overly well and need a period of adjustment to set fresh roots down. In the mean time top growth will suffer. Keep the roots moist but not soggy especailly in the 100f heat you've been having.

Cheers, Barrie.