Sago palms are more sensitive to a manganese deficiency, which is one of the most common reasons for the plant’s leaves to turn yellow. Applied in moderation, Epsom salt (magnesium sulfate ...

New growth will display manganese and boron deficiencies and the older fronds will show potassium and magnesium deficiencies. The most common deficiency in palms is potassium, and the initial ...

The sago palm is prized for its tropical look ... but now is confirmed as a manganese deficiency. An application of manganese sulphate at the rate of 2-3 teaspoons for a small plant, to one ...

New growth will show manganese and boron ... that is a sure sign that the palm has a nutrient deficiency. Older fronds that are yellow indicate a potassium or magnesium deficiency.

Reviewed by Debra LaGattuta There are around 2,600 species in 181 genera in the palm plant family (Arecaceae). Most palms ...

What is wrong? L.F., Orange City ANSWER: It sounds like your sago palm is suffering from a manganese deficiency called “frizzle top.” To correct this condition, apply manganese sulfate two to ...

For the frizzletop, supplement with soluble manganese sulfate, 8 oz. for a small palm up to 8 lbs. for a large palm, repeat every 2 to 3 months. Boron deficiency requires careful treatment ...

When the palm's new growth is partly yellow and small with new fronds that appear frizzled, the problem is manganese deficiency. All palms are susceptible, especially queen, paurotis and royal ...

Q. My 3-year-old sago palm has developed brown growth. I have treated it with Organocide for white scale. What is wrong? — Cindy Fredericks, SunriseA. Your sago palm has manganese deficiency.

Deficiencies are caused by the need for more potassium, manganese, magnesium, and boron, though other nutrients are also needed. JF's palms do indeed appear to be suffering from boron deficiency.

Manganese deficiency is rare but can happen, especially with certain medical conditions. Read on to learn what manganese does and what it means if you have a deficiency. Your body contains ...