What to do if the leaves of Areca palm turn black

1. The air is too dry

If you want to plant Areca palm, you must first understand its growth habits. Areca palm likes a warm growing environment, needs frequent ventilation, and needs to be kept in a semi-shaded state. Areca palm has very weak cold resistance, so it is relatively delicate. Therefore, if the growing environment is too dry, the Areca palm will lack water. The overall insufficient water supply will easily cause the leaves to turn black overall.

Therefore, when growing Areca palm, you should spray water on the leaves and the surrounding growth environment about 4 times a day to increase the humidity of the growth environment. It should be noted that the Areca palm has a dormant period, so do not water it during this period.

2. Too much sunlight

Areca palm likes to grow in a semi-shaded environment. Too much direct sunlight can easily cause the leaves to turn yellow and dry, which will then cause the entire plant to turn black.

Therefore, during the growth period, it is necessary to avoid excessive direct sunlight and the Areca palm should be placed in a cool place.

three. The soil is too wet or too dry

Areca palm likes moisture, so the culture soil should not be too dry. Sufficient water should be supplied in time. If it grows in dry soil for a long time, it will also cause black leaves. However, it is not good for the soil in the pot to be too wet, as this will affect the growth of the root system and easily affect the root's ability to absorb water, leading to water shortage and causing the leaves of the Areca palm to turn black.

Four. Too much fertilizer

No matter what kind of plant it is, there must be a limit when fertilizing. The more fertilizer you apply, the more vigorously the plant grows. Too much or high-concentration fertilizers can easily cause reverse osmosis at the roots, leading to overall water shortage in the Areca palm. In mild cases, the leaves may become scorched or turn black, and in severe cases, the Areca palm may die.

These situations are easy to avoid. When taking care of the plants, observe and maintain them diligently to allow the plants to grow in a good environment.

I hope everyone can grow lush green Areca palms.